Friday lols. Fave anthems?
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talkpoliticsSo 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!
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!
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Date: 6/1/12 21:35 (UTC)In terms of epicness, I think you may like this performance of the Russian anthem (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5DR6yejGio&feature=artist).
Other ones I like :
Scotland
Germany (written by Haydn)
and from the Napoleonic times :
because, come on, the lyrics ! "Tyrants go down in coffins" !