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Best National Anthem?

Best National Anthem

  • La Marseillaise (France)

    Votes: 10 22.7%

  • God Save the Queen (UK)

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • The Star Spangled Banner (USA)

    Votes: 11 25.0%

  • Hymn of Russia (Russia)

    Votes: 6 13.6%

  • O Canada (Canada)

    Votes: 2 4.5%

  • Deutschland Über Alles (Germany)

    Votes: 3 6.8%

  • Hatikvah (Israel)

    Votes: 2 4.5%

  • Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika (South Africa)

    Votes: 2 4.5%

  • March of the Volunteers (China)

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Other (Which?)

    Votes: 8 18.2%
  • Total voters
    44
TheGruvu said:
I'm disappointed to see the Star Spangled Banner as the highest rated national anthem. It seems more like an over-hyped lullaby, lacking in appeal to anyone without a patriotic sentiment. I feel far more inspired listening to La Marseillaise or the state anthem of the USSR, even though I'm neither french nor russian.
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But it is very difficult to listen to your own anthem without a lot of patriotic sentiment. I think it is very very very hard to honestly do so. Your anthem/flag are very close to your heart, or that is my experience.
 
Kol od pa la vav panema na fash ye hoody ho me a
Ul li fa
or something like that.

I guess I'm a little biased because I learned to sing the Israeli National Anthem in Hebrew. The English translation of Hatikva is a very vivid description of the resurrection of modern day Israel. Israel has the most amazing story out of any nation. If you are an atheist this is especially true. Israel created Yahweh and the concept of monotheism. Israel disappeared as a formal nation for 1,878 years but yet still survived through the breathe and life of it's people. To those of us who are not atheist, this is even more of a miraculous resurrection than it is to the atheist. It would be most challenging, daunting and overwhelming to write a national anthem worthy of such a nation yet Hatikva does capture the legacy of Israel.

On a related note: I have heard many people suggest that we change the national anthem of the United States to Toby Keith's, "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue". Just a suggestion. :shrug:
 
The USA, Russia and Canada has the best music in their national anthem.

Germany and Israel have the most powerful lyrics.

I think you should run this poll again in a few weeks maybe at the end of the Olympics. Then narrow it down to the top 4 vote getters in this poll. It's just a suggestion.
 
The Haitian National Anthem sounds like a love song.
The Mexican National Anthem sounds like a circus ride.
The Georgian National Anthem sounds pretty awesome.
The Denmark National Anthem sounds like Mozart.
I'm sure the Pakistani National Anthem would be really catchy if I knew the language.

I listened to a lot of these national anthems. This thread was a really great idea. Thanks Ad_Captandum. This thread is awesome.
 
The original Soviet anthem (AKA the Internationale) is my favorite of all time.
 
This is the only youtube video that I could find of the Siberian National Anthem.

 
I voted for the Soviet anthem. Strong song. The red army choir is fantastic too.

I like the Canadian anthem as well, and the British. After that, the French and the American anthems.
 
TurtleDude said:
I agree, the French have the best. Of course you almost never hear it at the Olympics!

Best use of an anthem in a movie. British in "Chariots of Fire" when Harold Abrahams' Coach is in the hotel and hears God Save the King and knows Abrahams has won the Gold Medal
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The Hunt for Red October, when the crew starts singing the Russian anthem is pretty powerful too.
 
You know what, as a Swede, I have to nominate the Danish national anthem as the coolest one I know of.

Lyrics Translated:

King Christian stood by the raised mast
His sword was hammering fast
As the heads and the brains of the Swedes were smashed
Who can escape?
Then he hoisted his red flag.... etc etc.







Hahahaha. **** you Demmark! Of course they play that every time the Swedish soccer team comes to Denmark.
 
Swing low, sweet chariot is a fantastic minority anthem.
 
Proud South Korean said:
What does that have to do with nationalistic dick-waving?
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Too many Americans are voting for the former Communists or the French. Disgraceful display of treachery! :mrgreen:
 
Proud South Korean said:
nationalistic dick-waving?
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I don't see any of that going on in this thread. I only seen one arrogant prick insulting the English speaking world for failing to learn a second language. We don't have to learn a second language. Every important literary work is already translated into English. English speaking people already have access to every culture of the world. It's kind of pointless to spend 2-3 years learning a second language. Wouldn't you agree?

I see a group of people sampling the patriotic hymns of various nations and giving an honest opinion of their preferences. I don't really see any biased and blind patriotism.

I have to admit. I do not know what nationalistic dick-waving is. I think this is a great thread and it has been very successful. Making a false prediction after the fact just seems strange.

It would be like me predicting the wrong lottery numbers from 3 months ago.
 
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vasuderatorrent said:
I don't see any of that going on in this thread. I only seen one arrogant prick insulting the English speaking world for failing to learn a second language. We don't have to learn a second language. Every important literary work is already translated into English. English speaking people already have access to every culture of the world. It's kind of pointless to spend 2-3 years learning a second language. Wouldn't you agree?

I see a group of people sampling the patriotic hymns of various nations and giving an honest opinion of their preferences. I don't really see any biased and blind patriotism.

I have to admit. I do not know what nationalistic dick-waving is. I think this is a great thread and it has been very successful. Making a false prediction after the fact just seems strange.

It would be like me predicting the wrong lottery numbers from 3 months ago.
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Oh please. You obviously didn't grasp my passage. I have nothing against people for being multilingual, I was merely pointing out that most languages can't be fully understood even when superbly translated. Korean Internet slang such as 통수잼 which translates into "backstab-fun" would have its meaning lost to most people. Nobody complained that my post was arrogant or insulting, so I do have to wonder whether you have a victim complex.
In addition, I saw how most threads like these turn out-into nationalistic dick-waving. It's human nature, to take pride in their group, their collective. You'll see that many Americans, even though the OP specified not to vote for their own respective nations, did indeed vote.
 
Whatever anyone thinks of the EU, the anthem they chose can't be beaten.

 
Ad_Captandum said:
Just a relatively harmless poll to see which anthem everyone likes the best. Inspired from the other thread about anthems.

I would urge everyone not to simply vote for their own country's anthem out of patriotic pride, because then the poll will be very, very boring.

We can all agree that there are some pretty cool anthems out there, at least give it some real thought -- and if for some reason, you haven't heard the Marseillaise or the Star Spangled Banner, at least check them out before voting.

Also, please explain why you chose which anthem you chose -- do you like the historical context, the musical piece, the inspiring lyrics, what? I'll freely admit I'll be disappointed if every American chooses the American anthem because it's American, or every Brit chooses the British anthem because it's British.

There's no national pride at stake here -- feel free to vote however you like (or, write in an answer if you don't like the options).
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The Deutschlandlied because its hilarious. The full version.
 
Proud South Korean said:
You'll see that many Americans, even though the OP specified not to vote for their own respective nations, did indeed vote.
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I see a group of people sampling the patriotic hymns of various nations and giving and honest opinion of their preferences.

I was very objective with my analysis and still find the United States national anthem to be one of the better ones even though I do live here. The music of the United States National Anthem is preferable to the other anthems mentioned. You can accused me of being blindly patriotic if you wish. I'm just not seeing any evidence of that happening in this thread.

:2ukflag::2australi:2canadian:2usflag:
 
Waltzing Matilda has never been Australia's national anthem, just a folk song based on a German melody. Our national anthem is Advance Australia Fair.




Lyrics

Advance Australia Fair

Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.

In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.

Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We’ll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who’ve come across the seas
We’ve boundless plains to share;
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair.

In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
 
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