The Australian National Anthem arranged by Maestro Tommy Tycho

In tribute to The Maestro, Dr Tommy Tycho AM MBE, who passed away April 2013, I have searched through my old VHS tapes to find this, the definitive version of Australia's National Anthem, performed by Julie Anthony for Australia's Bicentennial celebrations. The brilliant arrangement, stunning orchestration and beautiful vocal performance redefined our Anthem. Unfortunately I don't have the first few bars.

[@BigStuJohn1]

1st January 1988 AD. Yes indeed how good was this version of the national anthem with both Tommy Tycho and Julie Anthony. Plus seeing the World Expo 1988 site at Southbank in Brisvegas. I had three days at Southbank in June 1988. I made it great in 1988.

[@duke3296]

2 years ago I finally have my Australian citizenship, I sing this loud and proud till now... I love my country

[@avidutubewatcher]

Hope you did well in Australia. Congratulations on becoming an Australian, and are a part of the uckiest country on earth. 🇦🇺👍

[@carloscoronel8934]

Julie Anthony the official voice of Advance Australia Fair !! my regards from Ecuador

[@nicolasrobinson1235]

The best version of all time is this amazing Australian singer! ¡LIVE AUSTRALIA!

[@josephsdale3724]

OK. I'm a Kiwi, but I don't care. I am Ex-Navy and our ship was in Brisbane at the time and we saw this wonderful version of the Aussie Anthem first-hand. When I got home my dear Mum had recorded it, so I got to enjoy it all over again! And whenever I see and hear it the tears roll down my cheeks. And the way the cameras bounce around the country to the main cities, each setting off their fireworks, and finally to little Kingoonya and the husband and wife set off their little tribute too, then the magnificent triple-forte finale with everything in together...WOW!!! Well done!

[@DukeOfCanberraArchive]

The fireworks shows weren’t tributes, because the Maestro passed away in 2013. This is probably 1980s or 70s.

[@peterkehoe1984]

@@DukeOfCanberraArchive It was our Bicentennial celebrations in 1988.

[@quizmaster85]

4:18 - The singing of that line was indeed "rich and rare".

[@strike1977]

Damn proud to be an Australian!!!!

[@corey57255]

The couple from Kingoonya is one of the greatest things I've ever witnessed.

[@wilsonvicentim7427]

It made me wish this was the Brazilian national anthem and those were my grandparents who lived in São Paulo countryside. Certainly, the most beautiful scene ever accompanied by a national anthem recording.

[@needmick92]

We used this version for schools spectacular 2013 - I love this version :)

[@stevevernon1978]

I recorded this on VHS on the day.... God knows if I still have it. I CERTAINLY don't have anyway to play it if I do. So thank you for posting it, even if its not all there.

[@sequeluncut6709]

Do you see the choir? How many singers?

[@DaMJfadeaway]

Probably the best rendition of the anthem recorded imo. Fantastic

[@tobiojo5806]

Best one ever

[@joelbader2510]

WOW! This is THE way to honor one's country. Well done!

[@ThePolaroid669]

Julie is just amazing! No words to say how wonderful!

[@tk-cj6sq]

It's so emotional that this version of national anthem is still played annually, and now the Aboriginal lyrics are included.

[@andyjourn]

Thank you so much for posting this! How could I forget this occasion? This was telecast on the 1 January 1988, to end the special program shown on that day, to launch the bicentennial celebrations. Julie Anthony's rendition of the National Anthem is more frequently talked about at the Olympic Games in Sydney 12 years later, with Australian vocal group Human Nature. But in my opinion, this performance arranged by Tommy Tycho, was more impressive. Once, it ended the ABC programs every night.

[@cappygolucky]

Yes this is far superior

[@georgebaldwin5456]

@@cappygolucky Nope, she sounds rushed here... Trying to sing it as fast as possible. Sydney was slower and more emotional.

[@davidgosling7430]

This is what Australia is all about even during corvid 19 they will win supremely in the end.

[@phyllismizzi2822]

Thanks for the Australia anthem beautiful 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@mattyjpati]

Absolutely devo that the first part of this awesome piece has gone missing... 😢 Such an amazing piece of musical art!!! Thank you for sharing this (*well, the rest of it at least, lol)

[@cappygolucky]

Julie Anthony is South Aussie 🤠

[@amihwang-tudii8815]

1-SYDNEY 2-BRISBANE 3-DARWIN 4-ADELAIDE 5-PERTH 6-HOBART 7-MELBOURNE 8-KINGOONYA 9-WARRNAMBOOL 10-MARDIE AUSTRALIA TELEVISION 25 YEARS TOP 10 DAYS 26/12/1995-26/12/2020

[@robzap19nintendosteampictures]

Was this back in 1988?

[@2511dhall]

Hopefully the Ella-Mobbs Trophy will remain ours! (Englishman)

[@victoralarcon9994]

happy New year 1998

[@JoyManoppo]

Is this from Abc closedown?

[@cleverhardy5230]

Nope. This was a finale from "Australia Live," a satellite telecast that broadcast through all of Australia to celebrate 200 years of its foundation. The anthem was a good way to begin the celebration for a whole year. So good, that ABC had decided to use this version at close down. Basically, it didn't originate from a closedown, but it was picked up to be used to end transmissions for the night.

[@peterkehoe1984]

When the ABC still loved Australia.

[@2511dhall]

They do at Cricket.

[@dank_master4208]

A very important moment in Australia Histroy. 01-01-1988 with Advanced Australia Fair.Fireworks courtesy of the People Republic of China.

[@FIstof7LEGEND]

Fireworks are always courtesy of the PRC.

[@cleverhardy5230]

@@FIstof7LEGEND Maybe so, but what made those particular fireworks so special was that China gifted Australia the pyrotechnics to celebrate the beginning of the Bicentenary.

[@caseclosed9342]

And now China owns Australia

[@2511dhall]

@@caseclosed9342not at Cricket or Rugby.

[@chancemccabe6382]

so fuckin proud the be Australian Aussie Aussie Aussie oi oi oi

[@VictorYong36]

The anthem used in many sports events when there's no singer

[@mamott99]

VictorYong36 Most notably in September.

[@sdiug65]

Australia and New Zealand are Brothers and then Britain's Sons, Australia is NZ's Big brother, and then NZ is Australia's younger brother! Union Jack on their two flags represents their mother, Great Britain Australia calls New Zealand ''Younger Brother'' when New Zealand calls Australia "Big Brother!" and then Australia and NZ call Great Britain 'Mom'!

[@juanmanueldella810]

Himno nacional de Reino Unido

[@avidutubewatcher]

Dr Tommy Tycho’s story is a great story of success over adversity en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Tycho