Post: #1

I like national anthems. I love the unity that singing together about one's country has... Which country in your opinion has the best national anthem?

Some anthems that I like:

Russian anthem:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La-ife1GT4s


Brazil:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV_ZwQ19MoY


Italy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4GHAntkudQ


France:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLrlHyZXR70


Netherlands:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujnb5JExgoY

Post: #2

In my opinion nothing comes even close to the Russian/Soviet anthem, although the version you shared doesn't do it justice. It needs to be sung by a men's choir:

Post: #3

England.
Wales.
Italy.

Post: #4

Russia will be the big winner on this one

Post: #5

1. Russia
2. Germany
3. France
4. UK (the English anthem, Jerusalem, is also beautiful)
5. Spain (it's a shame treacherous separatists have left us without lyrics)

Oh yes, I'm so privileged you literally can't even.
Interested in joining the FFL? I tried (and failed).

Post: #6

Canada, obviously.

Post: #7

In my view it is Russia, by very very far

Post: #8

(06-13-2015 08:47 AM)FilipSRB Wrote:  In my opinion nothing comes even close to the Russian/Soviet anthem, although the version you shared doesn't do it justice. It needs to be sung by a men's choir:

Connery does it even better:

Post: #9

(06-13-2015 10:37 AM)Atlantic Wrote:  

(06-13-2015 08:47 AM)FilipSRB Wrote:  In my opinion nothing comes even close to the Russian/Soviet anthem, although the version you shared doesn't do it justice. It needs to be sung by a men's choir:

Connery does it even better:

Damn, you posted that just as I was about to...

I previewed my posted and it was a dupe!

Post: #10

Soviet Union by a wide margin. I feel im somehow viscerally conditioned to get goosebumps/shivers every time I hear it. I also get overtaken by emotion when hearing The Sacred War. Its as if they poured it into us as children.

Post: #11

Even tough it is not an official national anthem, the Hakka, a Maori native war cry is nonetheless the most iconic way the Kiwis are represented in the world of sports. The best, by far, is when the All Blacks, the Mighty New Zealand Rugby national team performs it before all their matches. Goosebumps inducing every single time!

The best and most dominating team in rugby, the most bad ass, most masculine, most alpha team sports in the world. Enjoy!

Post: #12

My top 5:
1. The Hakka, (New Zealand)
2. La Marseillaise (France).
3. Russian National Anthem.
4. Brazilian National Anthem.
5. Fratelli d'Italia (Italy).

Post: #13

USA - Baseball games and the Star Spangled Banner - makes life worth living.
US Navy Anthem - Anchor's Away - especially when going on a long nuke boat sea patrol for real - half the boat humming it.
US Marine Corp Hymn - If chills don't run up your spine then you must be pushing up daisies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marines%27_Hymn
US Army - The Army Goes Rolling Along - very catchy tune and takes precedence yet is the newest
Battle Hymn of the Republic - Got to love songs that gave men courage to face death in battle defending the flag and all she stands for which is what anthems are all about.
US Submarine Hymn - best combat drinking song ever.

UK - Rule Britannia
French - also gives me chills and I do not speak french.
Tip of the hat to my old and now new again respected adversaries Mother Russia...

Post: #14

The Russian anthem is undeniably the best one.

Post: #15

(06-13-2015 11:19 AM)Deepdiver Wrote:  USA - Baseball games and the Star Spangled Banner - makes life worth living.
US Navy Anthem - Anchor's Away - especially when going on a long nuke boat sea patrol for real - half the boat humming it.
US Marine Corp Hymn - If chills don't run up your spine then you must be pushing up daisies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marines%27_Hymn
US Army - The Army Goes Rolling Along - very catchy tune and takes precedence yet is the newest
Battle Hymn of the Republic - Got to love songs that gave men courage to face death in battle defending the flag and all she stands for which is what anthems are all about.
US Submarine Hymn - best combat drinking song ever?

Italy
Flower of Scotland
England ( Jerusalem )

The worst is Britain's 'God save the queen', a horrible dirge.

Post: #16

(06-13-2015 11:58 AM)The Ligurian Wrote:  

(06-13-2015 11:19 AM)Deepdiver Wrote:  USA - Baseball games and the Star Spangled Banner - makes life worth living.
US Navy Anthem - Anchor's Away - especially when going on a long nuke boat sea patrol for real - half the boat humming it.
US Marine Corp Hymn - If chills don't run up your spine then you must be pushing up daisies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marines%27_Hymn
US Army - The Army Goes Rolling Along - very catchy tune and takes precedence yet is the newest
Battle Hymn of the Republic - Got to love songs that gave men courage to face death in battle defending the flag and all she stands for which is what anthems are all about.
US Submarine Hymn - best combat drinking song ever?

Italy
Flower of Scotland
England ( Jerusalem )

The worst is Britain's 'God save the queen', a horrible dirge.

LOL - Will have to PM me for the US Submarine Cheer because if I post the actual lyrics I will likely be banned for life off RVF... and I get too much benefit from the data sheets and city travel reports for that to happen.

Post: #17

(06-13-2015 11:53 AM)Alexandrian Wrote:  The Russian anthem is undeniably the best one.

It is the deeper one, but not the most melodic Brazil and France win on that count.

Post: #18

Those Russian lyrics...holy shit. I also like the Brazilian one. And the US.

Post: #19

Does the average Briton know that his national anthem is the same as the Kaiserhymne of the Second Reich?

Post: #20

Denmark and Scotland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvnqmkkdyEo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vkYiCdn834

Post: #21

Delete

Post: #22

Wales Land of my Fathers is spine tingling.

Post: #23

I have always been a big fan of the Russian one. Especially when watching WWII documentaries when they defeated the Nazi armies while "fighting for mother Russia."


My two favorites of all time though are the U.S and Mexico's.


U.S. National Anthem- Freedom, democracy, bravery all things







Mexico National Anthem- Fierce and makes you feel like you're going to war and fight. Even the anthem says "Mexicans at the call for war." Very fitting for a World Cup match and a Boxing match.

Belinda's version- A more pop version of it.





I also like the chest salute to the heart.







But then again, I'm biased as hell.

Post: #24

Quote:In my opinion nothing comes even close to the Russian/Soviet anthem, although the version you shared doesn't do it justice. It needs to be sung by a men's choir:

Is that Putin's daughter Masha @ 1:21?

Post: #25

(06-13-2015 02:38 PM)Krivo Wrote:  

Quote:In my opinion nothing comes even close to the Russian/Soviet anthem, although the version you shared doesn't do it justice. It needs to be sung by a men's choir:

Is that Putin's daughter Masha @ 1:21?

No.