Friday lols. Fave anthems?

[airiefairie.livejournal.com]

So which are your top 3 most favourite national anthems? Why?

Mine:

Japan

It sounds very Zen, very ancient, almost legendary. You imagine trees in rose blossom, tiny lakes and a gorgeous geisha dressed in kimono arranging flowers in the garden...

Russia

It is the old Soviet anthem with new words, but with the same epicness. No matter what you think about Russia, this tune really gives you a sense of something enormous. Maybe the proverbial "broad Slavic soul"?

Italy

I like classical music! Opera too! This anthem is in the best traditions of that music.

Your turn!

Comments

[sandwichwarrior.livejournal.com]

I was actually going to post the old Soviet Anthem until I looked under the cut.

They may have been the closest thing the world has seen to a no-shit evil empire but damn its a good song. I agree with your opinion on the "epicness" of music entirely.

[htpcl.livejournal.com]

The Russian anthem really gives you the goosebumps.

[sandwichwarrior.livejournal.com]

Da tovarich