7 Facts about Anthems

Monday, March 2nd 2015. | Music

Let me show you the interesting national anthems in the world by reading Facts about Anthems. The musical style of various national anthems in the world is very much alike. Most national anthems are characterized with the symbols of pride and unity. It shows the beautiful landscape of the country and freedom of independence. Here are other facts about national anthems for you:

Facts about Anthems 1: the national anthem of Malaysia

The national anthem of Malaysia was taken from the melody of the popular tune of Seychelles. It was taken after the panic attack of Sultan of Perak when he was asked to play an anthem for the welcome ceremony in the invitation of Queen Victoria in 1888.

Facts about Anthems 2: the Mexican anthem

The Mexican anthem was very interesting. Mexico had a contest for the people to make a poem which can be used as the lyric for the national anthem in 1853. Francicso González Bocanegra was the poet who was reluctant to follow the contest. But his girlfriend wanted him to follow the contest and created a national anthem for Mexico. She locked his boyfriend inside a room in her parents’ house. The room was filled with a lot of pictures of the Mexican history. Finally the poet could make a beautiful poem which won the contest. Find out a composer in Andrew Biersack facts.

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Facts about Anthems 3: the national anthems for Netherlands

In 1932, Netherlands had a national anthem. Actually the song was circulated among the people for more than 300 years before it was made official by the government.

Facts about Anthems 4: the lyrics of national anthem of Netherlands

You can find 15 verses in the national anthem of Netherland. It was made up for a hero of the Dutch who revolted against Spain, Willem van Nassov.

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Facts about Anthems 5: Andorra

If you check out many national anthems, you can see that most of them talk about the history or the founding of the nation. Andorra’s national anthem is very special and unique since it tells the story in the first person.

Facts about Anthems 6: cook Island

The national anthem of Cook Island was made by a husband and wife. The composer was Sir Thomas Davis, the prime minister. His wife, Pa Tepaeru Terito Ariki created the lyrics for the anthem. It was adopted as the official anthem for Cook Island in the beginning of 1980s.

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Facts about Anthems 7: “The Star Spangled Banner”

Can you tell me the national anthem of United States? In 1931, “The Star Spangled Banner” was officially selected as the national anthem even though before 1931, there were many songs such as “Hail, Columbia” and “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” as the US anthems. Find out another musician in Andrew Lloyd Webber facts here.