National Anthems of the World

National Anthems of the World

National Anthems of the World
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Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1996-09-24
Music Label: Koch Records
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Algeria
  2. Emirates of Arabia
  3. Argentina
  4. Armenia
  5. Australia
  6. Egypt
  7. Barbados
  8. Belgium
  9. Bolivia
  10. Brazil
  11. Germany
  12. Bulgaria
  13. Denmark
  14. Ecuador
  15. England
  16. Estonia
  17. Europe
  18. Finland
  19. France
  20. Georgia
  21. Greece
  22. Iraq
  23. Iran
  24. Eire
  25. Iceland
  26. Israel
  27. Italy
  28. Japan
  29. Cameroon
  30. Canada
  31. Colombia
  32. Cuba
  33. Latvia
  34. Luxembourg
Music CD 2
  1. Lithuania
  2. Malta
  3. Morocco
  4. Mexico
  5. Mozambique
  6. Moldova
  7. Monaco
  8. Mongolia
  9. New Zealand
  10. Netherlands
  11. Norway
  12. Oman
  13. Austria
  14. Peru
  15. Philippines
  16. Poland
  17. Portugal
  18. Romania
  19. Russia
  20. San Marino
  21. Saudi Arabia
  22. Sweden
  23. Switzerland
  24. Singapore
  25. Slovak Republic
  26. Slovenia
  27. Spain
  28. South Africa
  29. Syria
  30. Thailand
  31. Czech Republic
  32. Tunisia
  33. Turkey
  34. Hungary
  35. Uruguay
  36. USA
  37. Venezuela
  38. Vietnam
  39. Zimbabwe

Music reviews of National Anthems of the World

Music Review: Impressive, but not perfect
Rating: 4 Stars

When the acclaimed Austrian wind band Swarovski Musik Wattens attempted a national anthem set, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. What I got was an impressive collection of national anthems performed with reverence and style, with some magnificent arrangements, though a little short on patriotic zeal. Some arrangements were stirring - UAE, Armenia, Egypt (magnificent), Brazil (this one's always terrific, but SMW deserves credit), Bulgaria, Ecuador (a pleasant surprise), Britain (the universal standard), Iraq, Italy (despite a fundamental melodic error), Cameroon, Malta, Mongolia (the best track), Austria (understandably), Peru (highly musically impressive), Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia (powerful), Spain, South Africa (glorious in the repeat), Thailand (majestic), Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. However, some, sadly, came up short - I was not impressed by a stagnant Norway, a plastic Philippines, a plodding Poland, an almost funerary Portugal, and badly arranged renditions of Slovenia, Oman, Syria, and Turkey. Algeria had its moments, but the beginning was painfully dissonant. Greece was torn apart by a strange rhythmic background, while Ireland and Iran were simply too slow and Germany was thoroughly mediocre. However, in the often-inconsistent anthem world, this two-disc set is a beacon among flickering candles for its masterful combination of patriotism, emotion, and musical genius. If you buy one national anthem set this year, make it this one.

-LKI

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