what could we have that may liven us up in time for the doomed 2012 olympics
2007-07-25 09:57:50 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
Not as bad as US anthem. 'bombs bursting in air'! You know a beautiful anthem is Russia's
2007-07-25 10:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by barthebear 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
The tune was originally in a dance rhythm called a gigue, but it was considered too lively for Queen Victoria so we've got out present dirge. It's nice and simple for drunk football fans.
When in doubt, you can usually nick a good tune from the Germans. The triumphant march towards the end of Beethoven's fifth is good stirring stuff. Now can we come up with some words that won't offend the Scots (or not very much)
2007-07-25 10:08:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
If you think it's boring, you're in a musical minority. Haydn was so impressed with it that he started work on a tune for the Austrian Emperor - he came up with the "Emperor's Hymn", the tune of which is still the German anthem. W.C. Bach liked GSTK enough to use it in the slow movement of a harpsichord concerto. Beethoven commented, "The English don't realise what a treasure they possess in their national anthem."
Judging by your question and the comments, some of us still don't.
2007-07-25 22:04:53 · answer #3 · answered by Michael B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Even though the words aren't particularly favourable to the the British, the Marseillaise has a very stirring tune with a very powerful sentiment, but dignified and inspiring too. everything our national anthem isn't!
2007-07-25 10:19:09 · answer #4 · answered by Trixie Bordello 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Find or hire an British musician like Elton John or the Beatles or any artist and let them think about it. That's what I would do. However, are you serious? I am not British but I still love your anthem.
2007-07-25 10:29:37 · answer #5 · answered by angelikabertrand64 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I suppose a rewrite of GSTQ could help or a song like Rule Britannia. There are some very rousing versions of that.
EDIT: Skeff- You remind me of (p)Rik from the young ones with what you said lol. :D no offence meant btw your entitiled to your opinion but its just somethinghe would say lol.
2007-07-25 10:06:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
talking about more on modern times or tribute to the people who have fallen and continue to support the people that risks their lives to keep England and Great Britain safe.
Also Brittany is very boring a do agree a lot.
2007-07-25 10:50:15 · answer #7 · answered by tigerboy1150 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it should be about the country rather than the monarch.
I always feel that the German national anthem sounds very patriotic and strong.
2007-07-26 11:02:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I couldn't agree more,our NA is really boring,we should have something like Land of Hope and Glory,that wakes people up.
2007-07-25 14:13:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I suggest we get a top guitarist (Plant, Slash, whoever) to come on stage and rework it, just like Hendrix reworked the Star-Spangled Banner for Woodstock. Same tune, but with added explosions he he he... that'll get things started.
For percussion we could have olympic staff shaking charity tins and asking for donations to try to offset the cost of the event....
2007-07-25 10:17:29 · answer #10 · answered by Buzzard 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋