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2 is definitely UK. I can't get the 1st one to scan too well with the US anthem, but that doesn't mean anything...
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I think the fact that Russia reinstated Soviet National Anthem as their national hymn was just a clear evidence of how weak the russian nationalism is. It's like openly admitting that Soviets knew better, and it's not going to help gov to build new Russia. Obviously though, Soviet Anthem was great, Russian Anthem was poor but to take back the Soviet Anthem? They might as well change their flag...the older one had more character anyway!
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Bad idea.They might as well change their flag...the older one had more character anyway!
It would be too similar to the chinese flag and that's a fashion no no.Comment
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As was the hymn. Might as well change the flag...this country has an identity crisisBad idea."I'm having a sort of hard time paying attention because my automated teller has started speaking to me, sometimes actually leaving weird messages on the screen, in green lettering, like "Cause a Terrible Scene at Sotheby's" or "Kill the President" or "Feed Me a Stray Cat", and I was freaked out by the park bench that followed me for six blocks last Monday evening and it too spoke to me."
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I'm surprised that none of my zealous Israeli brothers have suggested discussing the Israeli anthem...Comment
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Now when you mentioned it...
I think we should change it. It was a great anthem for the Zionist Movement but the words talk about something that already happened.
But I dont know to what we should change it. Some support Jerusalem of Gold, it's a good one, but it doesnt fit to be an anthem IMO."Beware of he who would deny you access to information, for in his heart he dreams himself your master" - Commissioner Pravin Lal.Comment
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IIRC, the Seychelles has an extremely good national anthem. The words are probably crap, but the tune is fantastic."Paul Hanson, you should give Gibraltar back to the Spanish" - Paiktis, dramatically over-estimating my influence in diplomatic circles.
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With all the historical baggage associated with it, it would be hard to give up, even if the words aren't as appropriate anymore.Originally posted by Eli
Now when you mentioned it...
I think we should change it. It was a great anthem for the Zionist Movement but the words talk about something that already happened.
But I dont know to what we should change it. Some support Jerusalem of Gold, it's a good one, but it doesnt fit to be an anthem IMO.I refute it thus!
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The best replacement I can think of is ‡Á?†ÎφÈOriginally posted by Eli
Now when you mentioned it...
I think we should change it. It was a great anthem for the Zionist Movement but the words talk about something that already happened.
But I dont know to what we should change it. Some support Jerusalem of Gold, it's a good one, but it doesnt fit to be an anthem IMO.¯‡Ï which isn't neccessarily anthem material either, though it is a pretty good song, which would have the added plus of mollifying Salah Tarif. Comment
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All I see in the place of the Hebrew letters is rectangles. So you better write it in English."Beware of he who would deny you access to information, for in his heart he dreams himself your master" - Commissioner Pravin Lal.Comment
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achenu kol yisrael.Originally posted by Eli
All I see in the place of the Hebrew letters is rectangles. So you better write it in English.Comment
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Interestingly, I see:Originally posted by Eli
All I see in the place of the Hebrew letters is rectangles. So you better write it in English.
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I really have no idea why I wrote that.The church is the only organisation that exists for the benefit of its non-members
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This is the Norwegian national anthem
English translation
Yes, We Love This Country
Yes, we love this country
Which rises up,
Rugged and weathered, above the sea,
With its thousands of homes.
Love it, love it and think
About our mothers and fathers
And the saga of past ages
That sends dreams to our earth,
And the saga of past ages
That sends dreams, sends dreams to our earth.
Norseman, in house and cabin,
Thank your great God!
It was His will to protect the country
Although things looked dark.
While fathers fought
And mothers cried,
Our Lord quietly opened the way
So that we won our right.
Our Lord quietly opened the way
So that we won, we won our right.
Yes, we love this country
Which rises up,
Rugged and weathered, above the sea,
With its thousands of homes.
And as our fathers' struggle has raised it
From distress to victory,
We also, when called upon,
Will strike a blow for its peace.
We also, when called upon,
Will strike a blow for its peace, its peace.
Lyrics: Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, 1859
Music: Rikard Nordraak, 1863
>Adopted: 1864
Edit: Found a translation I liked better + added music linkLast edited by Lars-E; February 10, 2002, 19:05.Comment
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Well, Russia doesn`t have problems with identity, based on the anthem change.
Russia was always the dominant nation in the USSR, so taking the old Soviet anthem as the Russian one is in no way denying the nationalism - in fact, it was the most nationalistic move of all suggested
If we take a look at my country - Ukraine:
We have our own anthem for 10 years. I still can`t remember the words. However, I know Soviet one by heart still
And I think, about half of the adult population here don`t even know our anthem`s melody, but will sing you the Soviet one without thinking. That`s cause that one was firmly kicked into our heads in school
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Eh? Link please.Originally posted by Natan
achenu kol yisrael.
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