Right. The National Anthem is crap. Let's replace it.
Discussion
See, the problem with our National Anthem, is that it lacks punch. It has no vim, no oomph.
Now, I reckon that we'd do a lot better if we got Ron Goodwin to write it. Yeah, he's dead, but that's not a problem, because he's already written the 633 Squadron Theme.
I'd say Dambusters, but that's a shade obvious.
Now, I reckon that we'd do a lot better if we got Ron Goodwin to write it. Yeah, he's dead, but that's not a problem, because he's already written the 633 Squadron Theme.
I'd say Dambusters, but that's a shade obvious.
CommanderJameson said:
See, the problem with our National Anthem, is that it lacks punch. It has no vim, no oomph.
B*ll*cks to that, it's one of less than a handful of national anthems that stand out when played at sports match ceremonies (along with - sorry- the German and Italian ones) - have you heard the rest? No tension in them at all. Ours isn't particularly good either. What kind of anthem rambles on about someone who's 'from German blood'and 'has always honoured the king of Spain' when it's supposed to be an effing Dutch anthem?900T-R said:
CommanderJameson said:
See, the problem with our National Anthem, is that it lacks punch. It has no vim, no oomph.
B*ll*cks to that, it's one of less than a handful of national anthems that stand out when played at sports match ceremonies (along with - sorry- the German and Italian ones) - have you heard the rest? No tension in them at all. Ours isn't particularly good either. What kind of anthem rambles on about someone who's 'from German blood'and 'has always honoured the king of Spain' when it's supposed to be an effing Dutch anthem?Presumably the Dutch one was written when relationships with the other European nations were part of NL's governance ?
For sporting occasions where England play other home nations we should have something else as the National Anthem is all of ours - I'd go for Land of Hope & Glory, as a rousing song to combat Flower of Scotland and Land of my Fathers.
Jerusalem could be an option if a suitable section of Land of Dope and Tories doesn't fit into the required 2 or 3 minute time frame.
How about something quintessentially English!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OrfxDsJd_s
Or, maybe, this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVSm_f7bO8s&fea...
Or this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGa7f6n3aqk&fea...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OrfxDsJd_s
Or, maybe, this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVSm_f7bO8s&fea...
Or this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGa7f6n3aqk&fea...
I'd prefer an excerpt of this..........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz0b4STz1lo
Perhaps beginning at 2:55 and ending at 4:40?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz0b4STz1lo
Perhaps beginning at 2:55 and ending at 4:40?
[quote=GTO Scott]Another vote here for Pomp & Circumstance/Land Of Hope & Glory.
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Who was the politshun who wanted that banned? Through work I've been to a few concerts recently, where British songs have been played & the atmosphere has been fantastic.
Maybe we need a poll for the new anthem?
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Who was the politshun who wanted that banned? Through work I've been to a few concerts recently, where British songs have been played & the atmosphere has been fantastic.
Maybe we need a poll for the new anthem?
_dodge_ said:
I'd prefer an excerpt of this..........
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz0b4STz1lo
Perhaps beginning at 2:55 and ending at 4:40?
Actually a very good suggestion, that. A passage of music linked to rugby union, and written by a very English composer (although his name suggests otherwise).http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz0b4STz1lo
Perhaps beginning at 2:55 and ending at 4:40?
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