US anthem - Which military band plays it best?

Army orchestras playing national anthem of the United States
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
00:03 - USA
01:14 - Germany
02:37 - China
03:54 - Russia
04:30 - England
05:45 - France
06:05 - India
07:21 - Philippines
08:56 - Syria
09:38 - Saudi Arabia
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The Star-Spangled Banner
"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States. The lyrics come from the "Defence of Fort M'Henry", a poem written on September 14, 1814, by 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet Francis Scott Key after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry by British ships of the Royal Navy in Baltimore Harbor during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812. Key was inspired by the large U.S. flag, with 15 stars and 15 stripes, known as the Star-Spangled Banner, flying triumphantly above the fort during the U.S. victory.
O say can you see, by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;
O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner, O long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country, should leave us no more?
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave,
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
O thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved homes and the war's desolation.
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the Heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: 'In God is our trust.'
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

[@OhDasGood]

The German military band is famous for mastering the anthem of any country it is required to play. They regard every anthem as being as important as their own, and that’s why their version is the best in my opinion.

[@TripleJay454]

The Germans make it sound majestic like when I’m reality it should sound like how the us plays it makes it sound more fierce

[@OhDasGood]

@@TripleJay454 I disagree. The star spangled banner was a poem written about the majestic view of the flag Francis Scott key saw prevailing over fort McHenry after the battle of Baltimore Harbor. Had our national anthem been the Stars and Stripes forever (which I believe it should have been) I would agree with you.

[@SidlingNine]

They are also famous for invading their neighbors twice within 25 years.

[@burdyyyyyyyyyy6047]

God Bless america

[@sneakydalek1632]

can they play Erika again

[@GL1tch3r5]

USA: "Let's get this done with as quick as possible" Germany: "We present this masterpiece with our heart and soul" China & Russia: "Although we are not friends, we must pay full respect" England: "We know this anthem like the back of our hands" France: "Blast the trumpets!" India: "If we're gonna miss the notes, we're gonna miss them respectfully" Philippines: "Let's take it easy, nice and slow, niiiice and slooooooow" Syria: "Fuck this" Saudi Arabia: "Oh shit we didn't have enough time to practice"

[@collinthegamer510]

Lmao

[@anja2584]

Brilliant! Thank you.

[@Usonan-Foderation2016]

Real

[@ilikeidoit]

Hella true and why tf are people throwing in random cannon bursts way off beat lol

[@JOSHSLEGO]

Syria sounds like a meme video with the cartoony music and the drums sound like that one fart meme sound 💀 😂

[@pickles1540]

the Germans for sure, they hit every note so perfectly its super impressive and also "Obama in Berlin" sounds like a album cover lol

[@japhetd.anunciado1398]

Of course, Beethoven was the conductor.😅

[@mastergamingnic1681]

Who was in Paris?

[@ImSprayurr]

LMAOOO my thoughts exactly@@mastergamingnic1681

[@caradog1081]

@@mastergamingnic1681Obama

[@vidaliam7165]

Not the first time an African-American's presence in a European capital would inspire music.

[@lifeofabronovich7792]

I’m American, and I gotta say I liked the German version a lot more than our own. The dynamics, feeling, speed… everything was spot on. China is surprisingly good too.

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

Anytime artillery ia used as an insrument is cool by default. the wind instruments seemed out of tune.

[@Evan0111]

@@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883 Your grammar seems out of tune.

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

@@Evan0111 yeah, i'm usually pretty high whrn commenting on youtube. the suspicious bad grammar from Ivanbots is different. Usually that has random spaces and way too much pointless punctuation.

[@andreasfischer8729]

Germany now how to play big marches 😂

[@TheWanderer_2077]

China’s sounded flat, depressing, and insulting to every American.

[@Clockwork646]

ngl Germany did it perfect

[@jetroestrera8422]

I agree

[@7flights338]

fr

[@columnedfox5508]

@@7flights338 no offence to Saudi Arabia and syria but they played it like they had a mixture of fully grown and baby elephants...

[@7flights338]

@@columnedfox5508 fr

[@nemochicky4697]

They did

[@sebastianfries274]

Chinese: let’s show respect to our political not friends Russia: howzabout we cut 80% of the anthem Germany: let’s play this better than the Americans

[@justacoyote7049]

So true lol

[@temidayosigbeku9434]

I am surprised China did good

[@AERSKALFA_]

This is what you can expect from that Asian friend lol Always tried their best not to embarrass themselves

[@GreyKnightsVenerable]

Nah, the Russian video was just cut off.

[@justacoyote7049]

@@GreyKnightsVenerable that would make since

[@_Devil]

Definitely the German band. It just sounds so crisp and clean, and I can definitely hear the lyrics in the background trumpets

[@Zeroneii3]

nah, it's obviously Syria

[@theaustinleeytchanneltalytc]

I must agree with you considering the number of famous composers born there and its history with music.

[@MalaysianBallProductions]

I like how Germany played the USA anthem better then the USA

[@PlayshotKalo]

They play everyone's anthem better than their countries do

[@fantahbm2384]

they were playing the armed forces version (which in my opinion, is the best version)

[@halbschwabe]

As a German musician (not in the Military though) I am a little bit proud that so many people like the German version the best. But to be fair it has by far the best recording quality (all the others are extremely compressed) which can have a huge effect on hpw much you like a song.

[@airborntruck6263]

As an American, all i have to say is, Respect to you guys. 🇺🇸💪🏻🇩🇪

[@jeremyfrey4899]

Not gonna lie Germany has been our ally since ww2 I believe

[@airborntruck6263]

@@jeremyfrey4899 Since after WW2

[@shh5243]

@@jeremyfrey4899 proven by german officers who successfully assassinated adulf hitler

[@francotiradorfilipino9057]

@@shh5243 hol up-

[@goldenwaffle5672]

As an American, I’m proud to say that Germany played it best

[@BonaldDrump]

My god it was beautiful when they played it, I loved it.

[@Nuke_17]

Might be little scared of our military budget lol

[@NoZoDE]

Germany is known for playing foreign anthems extremely well. I saw a video where the russian anthem was played and it was aparently so beautiful it made Putin cry

[@Nathan_Wright]

My favorites were the American and the German versions for different reasons. Germany played it perfectly, beautiful tone, tempo was spot on, and phrasing was great. The American version I love the balance of instruments and how you can hear every single part cut through. The tempo was too fast for my taste though and the phrasing was a little off but still not bad. I’ve got heritage from both the US and Germany so I’m glad to see these do well.

[@tjpassig208]

Same. Also of German ancestry

[@patrickscoggins3640]

Is Wright a German surname?

[@ok.55180]

@@patrickscoggins3640 as a german, no wright is not a german surname.

[@smallmender6436]

From an American(also with extreme patriotism) I have to give it to Germany. The notes were perfect.

[@mizu_awa2487]

I fucking know right? I swear Germany knows how to play anthems

[@junyissmart]

@@mizu_awa2487 just like Egypt

[@Till_Eulenspiegel]

To get into the Musical core in the german Army. You either had to study music or you have to show off in a competition which is not that easy.

[@masterofalltrades_]

"also with extreme patriotism" That's cringe.

[@mizu_awa2487]

@@masterofalltrades_ how is loving your nation cringe

[@lunchgamin363]

In my opinion, I love the German version because it feels like you can actually hear the lyrics in your head while listening

[@ericktellez7632]

I mean if you know the lyrics then sure, yeah I guess

[@LightningLTG123]

true

[@LightningLTG123]

also why is profile like the face of stalin

[@lunchgamin363]

@@LightningLTG123 Uhm, no reason conrade

[@mitjed]

Germany plays like in the Opera

[@adityaraka1415]

German military band is the best. Love to Germany and its citizens from India.

[@voidbear1958]

I thought everyone was being biased towards Germany, they actually did it perfect!

[@lasagnakob9908]

Everyone: "Let's try to impress the most powerful world leader with our best" Syria/Saudi Arabia: "Give some of the musicians kazoos, nobody will care lol"

[@Coalgers]

I know, it literally sounds like they purposely made it shitty.

[@Joseph-dw8qc]

World leader yes but MoSt PoWeRfUl world LeADeR no

[@Coalgers]

@@Joseph-dw8qc did you reply to yourself or did somebody delete a comment?

[@Joseph-dw8qc]

@@Coalgers no i comment it again

[@ScubaShark--8964]

@@Joseph-dw8qc Why did you reply to yourself?

[@brucewayne4036]

the egyptians play every anthem perfectly well

[@DATANK553]

totally

[@ickgtib]

But egypt is not here!?

[@undefinedsittingobject]

@@ickgtib It's a joke. Egypt's military band sounds like they recruited primary schoolers.

[@allosvingt-deux8441]

@@undefinedsittingobject But egypt is not here!?

[@undefinedsittingobject]

@@allosvingt-deux8441 Egypt is here in spirit.

[@aZakthatAttacks]

The Germans played it with such Elegance, Grace and Love. Makes me proud that we're allies 💞 and brings a tear to my eye. 🥲

[@kyledabearsfan]

Germans rendition is honestly awe-inspiring. So much respect to learn another countries anthem to that degree. It was beautiful.

[@sabertooth_shark5047]

Germany's was the obvious choice. Very clean and crisp. Sounded amazing.

[@d283jdsk2]

That because of sound compression on the other videos

[@The-ZebraFinch-Channel]

@Awesome HLD yep, Syrias one was made more then 20 years ago because we can see their old president

[@BavarianHobbit]

As a german I gotta say the french performed really well, too. I want to hear it with better audio quality to properly compare!

[@fred-youtube]

Thats the recording, you should listen to better ones for the rest

[@elyenidacevedo1995]

@@BavarianHobbit I was about to say that the French and the Germans did very good.

[@ashy.3879]

Germany nailed it

[@ayushmeena780]

or sound quality was beteer

[@nilnil8411]

Deep down no one can beat the Egyptian band, they can even put Vuvuzelas into any song.

[@bycbardi6247]

Just saying that’s the Syrian band

[@jasontmaldaco6984]

JESUS I- I'm impressed by the German's military band you can actually hear the notes and how well they play it🙌🏼💯 RESPECT!.

[@waynewalters426]

Germany strives for perfection as usual, France tries their hardest to sound triumphant, England sounds slightly hammered, and China has the best fireworks display. It's about what I expected.

[@lerolero980]

How about Egypt lol

[@dylandog518]

@@lerolero980 yeah what about egypt

[@VaxlandMapping101]

This is back when china and the U.S. presidents liked eachother, right?

[@KinLee919]

@@VaxlandMapping101 lol. no, it's back when china try to treat Trump like a real adult, so that we hope he wont do anything crazy to us.

[@omma911]

Hehe

[@patriot4786]

Germany is the role model for all of the military bands in this world. Mr. President's face reaction says it all 2:31 🥲

[@Pliam961]

Yet more military bands on this planet are patterned after the British....

[@haglasu1468]

Yet it wasn’t as good as they play today. Too much trumpets in the foreground for my taste.

[@dyutimandas9772]

I mean they had so many good marches composed and used during the 1700s and 1800s, some like to say 1930s and 1940s but the pieces are from the 1700s and 1800s

[@haglasu1468]

@@dyutimandas9772 I would add the 1900s in general, basically marches were composed at all times in Germany

[@dyutimandas9772]

@@haglasu1468 I said that cause the most famous and renowned marches like hohenfriedberger marsch, koniggrattz March, and prußens Gloria were composed during the 1700 and 1800s but yes 1900s also had many marches

[@gaminginasmr]

I am a musician. Have played in ensembles for 20 years (not military). I would say the States had the most musicality in their rendition. The french one would have been great if the audio compression wasn't horrendous. Right after the States, I'd have to give it to Germany. The Germans usually have a high caliber of musicians.

[@RagingGoblin]

The US did obviously very well, but I think the tempo was a bit off and it lacked pronunciation and expression. Think the Germans did better here, actually, though they had a bit of a messy start. Well, for some definitions of messy, I suppose.

[@AirInProductions]

I agree with you! I’m a little surprised at the love shown to the Germans here. Their “rockets’ red glare” bit was lovely, no doubt; but the beginning was a mess, and I found some parts too slow. The US band was so crisp, start to finish, and while it was a bit fast, they understood that they were not in a concert hall. I bet the presidents who are standing around listening to these appreciate brevity. It was respectful, but understood it was not the main attraction. The German one was a little too rich, in my opinion, for a situation that should be more business-like. I guess it goes to show that if you finish strong no one will remember how you started!

[@texasmles8158]

Why did the Germans play better than the Americans 😂

[@corsairgamingyt]

The Spirit of Mozart possessed their horns. 😅😅🎶

[@VladimirPutinunofficial]

@@corsairgamingytmozart was Austrian…

[@IVBW-by8lf]

Which is German. ​@@VladimirPutinunofficial

[@VladimirPutinunofficial]

@@IVBW-by8lf? Ummm no?

[@IVBW-by8lf]

@@VladimirPutinunofficial Austrians are technically German. Search it up

[@FoxgeraldMUSIC]

Prussian perfection at its finest. I say Germany did it perfectly, the timing the notes, it's beautiful.

[@hi-vz4un]

Prussia? GERMANY? War? France?

[@brunothebat4122]

All countries did good in my opinion, but China and England probably did it over the top in my opinion.

[@scanida5070]

@@hi-vz4un They‘re coming ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5uxqHlueJqIh9U

[@Grey11s]

@@hi-vz4un KRIEG MIT FRANKREICH!

[@oliverherfert1571]

@@hi-vz4un Against the Franzmänner!

[@HeLpEr4u083]

People are correct about Germany doing it best since the organizers actually cared rather than having our anthem rushed to be over and done with. And also the best sound quality.

[@cody7403]

The national anthem is supposed to be a fast song

[@idkwhattoputhere5503]

imo germany was overly slow

[@collinthegamer510]

@@cody7403 t h e f u c k ?

[@kentguiller]

W h y d o e s e v e r y o n e h a v e s o m a n y s p a c e s a n d m y c o m m e n t i s g e t t i n g c o m i c a l l y l o n g .

[@klaxigon]

As a non musician I can say tho that a lot are actually bad in comparison to germany if you look at the tones and how they played

[@user-co8fp6td2b]

As an American and a veteran, I have to give it to Germany. So crisp, clean and clear. Just the right tempo, too. Very professional. 11:01

[@Arindam_Gaming]

My rankings: 1. Germany - Probably better than US version LOL 2. India - Soothing & positive 3. China - Howitzers Eng, Syria, France, Russia - Too much drums Phillipines - a bit slow Saudi Arabia - What ? I'm very impressed with my own country.

[@xiaolongbaoo]

Philippines has a slow tempo due to the 21 Cannon Salute they did while playing, probably the reason of slow tempo so the anthem wont finish first before the Cannon Salute ends.

[@cjjk9142]

The UK example was bad choice, It was played perfectly at other times, looks like the remixed it or something with drums to mix with gun salute

[@cjjk9142]

@@xiaolongbaoosame with uk

[@danseitsinger6737]

I would have to give it to Germany! The notes were PERFECT and their timing was right on! I said before I watched them that England would be the best outside of the USA. I couldn't believe that England finished #4 in my estimation. It's not an easy piece of music to play.

[@anthemswede6892]

It’s out of tune a lot of the time tho

[@seanbrummfield448]

I wish "Lift Every Voice" was the anthem.

[@qatarball350]

I think China, Germany did best, and the worsts ones are Syria, Philippines and Russia. So #BringBackTheRedChoirArmy

[@aaravsagar3343]

SYRIA SUCKS MAN Germany #1 France #2 Usa #3 China #4

[@yayeetmeoffacliff4708]

Id say the PH version was the best, it was slow yes, but it gives me those chills listening to it. It basically gives me time to appreciate it.

[@JD-tn5lz]

Of course the recording quality matters, but the Germans hands down the best. The Brits, we'll give them a second place finish just for providing original "inspiration."

[@zoolkhan]

german invented the audio codecs(i.e. mp3 from fraunhofer institute) , germans also invented television (ww2 saw the worlds first regular TV programme, in berlin) - i cannot prove that germans invented music as such, but they compose decent tunes at times 🙂

[@jul14nfs]

@@zoolkhan did germans invent germs?

[@timgerk3262]

Cameron at the White House, thinking, "Not gonna get another chance to burn this thing down."

[@sunrise560]

A note on the pictures, when the German music corps plays the US anthem. You can see that the then Federal President Joachim Gauck can hardly hold back his emotion. It is important to know that Joachim Gauck was a pastor in the former GDR before reunification 1991 and belonged to the civil rights movement. He was not a "professional politician," and he certainly never dreamed that he would one day receive the U.S. president in Berlin as the highest representative of the Federal Republic of Germany (!). Incidentally, he deliberately refused to meet with Russian President Putin during his time in office. He was criticized for that at the time. President Gauck probably knew exactly why. And he was right!

[@crumbcake8344]

I feel like Germany was the best, if you know the lyrics, you can 100% hear them in your head. Also it was so smooth like I couldn't hear them miss a single beat.

[@maxrebo9699]

When i enter a bar: 1:31 When i go home: 9:03

[@Garrettroberts955]

So true lmao

[@sunwep3737]

WHY DID I LAUGH SO HARD

[@alternatereality6368]

sound like busted

[@Sm0kedPVP]

@@alternatereality6368 fax

[@masx4813]

lol 😆😆😆😆😆

[@rishabhrox1]

Germany's was undoubtedly the best. Not surprised though. Germany is the country of legendary Classical orchestral composers like Bach and Beethoven, who have given major contributions in paving the way how orchestras are arranged and played today. Germany is the best because it simply follows its classical musical traditions seriously even today. While Saudi Arabia and Syria probably sound less good because orchestral music isn't their indigenous musical culture. If instead of these western instruments like drums and trumpets, they were allowed to play their own indigenous oriental instruments, they would've probably done a better job.

[@liamlee4757]

It was recorded on a P25 system thats why it sounds so good, not to say that they did it bad but its not the best its just recorded nicer.

[@liamlee4757]

I'd say france or the U.S. played the best but it wasn't recorded on a good system Germant is a solid 2nd or 3rd place

[@timoheinz2879]

Also to even get into the German military band you have to have a degree in music from a university and you even have to achieve a certain grade.

[@thiridal283]

Let's not forget Mozart was German as well xD

[@cyberpunkdenton9497]

I like the additional info that you are providing but you are pushing your opinions as facts. There are civ in this list that had classical music millennia before Bach and Beethoven were a thing. I think its just because of better sound quality than the rest. Also, Bach not considered Classical.

[@zducky_1]

i have to give it to germany their tone quality is on top, not to mention the trumpets come on top smoothly while the bass notes come out very clearly, especially during the bombs bursting in air part, you can hear the mix of melodic, countermelodic, and bass voices too all within 1 voice

[@UFCSTARS]

As a Brit, I've got to admit, our old adversary but now modern day friend Germany wins hands down...well done guys.

[@yaseensaid5962]

????

[@exo_7536]

@@yaseensaid5962 WW2? Ring a bell lol

[@tsbm9]

Germany by far, wow, the notes are so clear!

[@TJ-im5kp]

They did it very well of course, it sounds the best / most clear because the microphones are the best there though lol 😂.

[@fred-youtube]

Likely recording, the others are really old and compressed

[@hverdagen8429]

USA: Trumpets sound breathless Germany: Perfect China: Drums are bothering me Russia: Even worse drums UK: Lotta drums France: why the drums tho India: Why does it sound like the band is playing next door? Philippines: Lotta distracting noise Syria: My ears are bleeding Saudi Arabia: Star spangled banner kazoo edition

[@trussr658]

When marcos visit USA 1982 our anthem is not loud like Star spangled banner.And that time we played that is called poor era of philippines corrupt era panot era

[@laudeinvicta7113]

The Philippines is a loud one because it's tradition in our country to fire a gun salute, in this case, it's a 40 mm gun being fired.

[@cyzhouhk]

@@laudeinvicta7113 It's the same case for China, that's not drums, that's a gun salute.

[@hwg5039]

I think you mean the cymbals not drums

[@Buckload]

*Philippines Hverdagen not Phililipines

[@TheMshawkat74]

Obama was so happy with the German military band playing , I think he said to himself they are playing our national anthem better than us

[@bill-yellin]

I have to agree with some of the most recent comments. The German band and its arrangement are the most musically presented and actually the most inspiring.

[@alvinjunior4595]

That's not fair. The quality of the sound that we listened depends on the quality of the microphones. The Russian band played when Clinton was POTUS more than 20 years ago, so the mic technology and quality was more than 20 years old. The sound engineers / technicians from different TV stations also have different ways of setting their equipments. Also, not all TV stations have high quality microphones that go along with their cameras.

[@seanangelobenavente9399]

Agree

[@poweringcringe6222]

not really a problem but ok

[@arthurwellesley1stdukeofwe890]

@@poweringcringe6222 There is a huge difference mate

[@wovenfur6711]

Yeah

[@saulgoodmanKAZAKH]

Syria also had Clinton

[@scout11238]

I felt the sense of patriotism when Germany played it beautifully. But also the rest of performers from the other countries.

[@sausagefruit7690]

German's perfectionism.

[@Georgejoneswashere]

Germany best

[@ericktellez7632]

Patriotism? For another country? What?

[@bigfig5219]

@@ericktellez7632 For another country playing our own anthem with respect, respect for respect.

[@smartguy6895]

@@ericktellez7632 I think he's talking about patriotism for the U.S. since Germany played it so good

[@DerKeksDerVerdammnis]

To play in the German Musikkorps at international military honors, you have to be one of the best. So its relatable that they are great

[@michealdrake3421]

France: "MORE BRASS" "EVEN MORE BRASS" "DID YOU HEAR ME SAY STOP? BRASS, NOW!"

[@chad2466]

As a filipino, i liked ours but i must admit, Germany did a really good job

[@BonaldDrump]

your guy's version is actually pretty good, top 3 for me

[@spencervarsh8337]

But Philippines was slow?

[@eugenecruz9288]

I feel like we butchered it with those unnecessary popcorns in the background.

[@randomstories7609]

I feel like someone died while we're playing the national anthem of the United States, it sounded more like a friggin' funeral anthem

[@Inderastein]

In my Opinion, no offence Germania #1(Deutsche Qualitit) USA #2(I can't put USA below China on it's own anthem of course!) China #3(If including the Fireworks then it's #2) Philippines: #4(This, My Country; Could actually do better, they just need it faster and the placement of the mic literally not 1000 yards away)(But hey it's beautiful to see them together again.) France: #5(Much like the Philippines and Germans combined) India #6(They did their best) Britain: #7(It's the recorder that's bad, if you listen to it in real life, it's terrifyingly scary how good it is) Syria: #8(despite their economical losses, they are actually quite Good) Russia: #9(If they had a Bigger band with the Red Choir then it's #1) Sauds #10(A little bit of tuning and it's above Russia and Syria) No one is actually bad, I've heard my local bands try to do it and they suck worse.

[@presidentdelarepubliquedeg6861]

@Madison Duk yeah, it's "Deutsche Qualität"

[@internetexplorer7143]

I think the fireworks in China's US anthem were actually artillery cannons

[@Markmen-cw8dj]

China’s sucked you need hearing aids?

[@internetexplorer7143]

@@Markmen-cw8dj I thought it was pretty good

[@t_0246]

Never have I seen a Germaboo in a long time "Germania"

[@lucascalma605]

The German band plays it the best without a doubt! They played it much better than the USA, and for me played it even better with a more majestic melody than England did.

[@TJayMid]

it’s neat how you can hear counties traditions kinda peak through, for instance Chinas band is very woodwind heavy, the oboe and clarinet (fun fact: the clarinet is tuned the same as a Bflat trumpet, they can play eachothers music) were very prominent where the brass would be. sounded very nice EDIT: ik we’re past this but it’s kinda ironic seeing the UK play The Star Spangled Banner, a song that was written during a war with the US

[@SatanicPizza]

Glad I'm not the only one who thought that about England's part

[@lucascalma605]

Saxophones are heard almost throughout China's version, and barely heard the Trumpets. On the other hand, Germany was basically the opposite of China as it was rather brass heavy, thus slightly louder than China's version with the Trumpets, Trombones, and Tubas being more prominent in the German rendition.

[@ronnie1394]

Nobody: Germany: Plays it perfectly Britain: Hold my cannon

[@internetperson9813]

China also had a cannon

[@theroman2130]

Germany’s rendition of the us national anthem was amazing, but I liked England’s rendition a bit more, imo.

[@mitlereeeee9574]

Britain’s was trash ngl lol

[@AshtoinePH]

PHilippines: **hold my artillary**

[@Icantstop850]

@@mitlereeeee9574 No it wasn't it actually felt like it was the Revolutionary war.

[@kvngn]

Germany: sounded great; 10/10 China: bonus points for the salute Russia: couldn't hear it well enough, unfortunately UK: old-timey cannons are rad; best uniforms France: echo did them no favors India: poor acoustics; sounded flat Philippines: too slow, but at least there was a salute Syria: very thoughtful to protect Bill from the sun Saudi Arabia: why did I buy a dedicated sound card, again?

[@chansus9157]

I respect all the styles they used

[@SPEARHEADGLOBAL]

No one cares about ur reviews , u shud be thankful that these countries gave a Fck and played it!

[@ps92809]

u know u can turn up your volume right?

[@chansus9157]

@@ps92809 ikr

[@tilethio]

The Saudis looks like they were passing out when playing " ...and the rockets red glare.." 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@blockygamer6684]

Germany's version damn near made me cry it was so clean

[@jonoghue]

England: "This was our song first"

[@BotanRice]

it wasn’t tho

[@jonoghue]

​@@BotanRice kzbin.info/www/bejne/anqzfXmCfZh1frc "To Anacreon in Heaven" was written almost 40 years before "The Star-Spangled Banner." And that's not the only song that stole a British tune, "My Country, Tis of Thee" is sung to the British national anthem, "God Save the King."

[@wombatzzzz8446]

The chinese artillary was really cool. Makes you feel the whole bombs bursting in air line

[@Chiron84]

Apparently everyone does the cannons differently. In Germany, the salute cannon platoon greets the guest at the airport.

[@crowbirdryuell]

I'm a former furry and that profile picture got me good

[@ezzatsalman3489]

Could be better if was LOUDER

[@ezzatsalman3489]

I think

[@jamesblogger2702]

Imagine if china and us be allies. Both will be so big superpower

[@stvdagger8074]

You have to give the UK bonus points, because the anthem was conceived while British cannons were firing and they accompany their rendition with British cannons.

[@allenabel3471]

The melody was originally British, from "The Anacreontic Song" (aka "To Anacreon in Heav'n").

[@helloworld0911]

Those cannons are actually field guns used in WW1

[@tilethio]

With lots of drum right? ;)

[@joshbentley2307]

The anthem (not including the words) was made in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿.

[@annfrost3323]

You are correct. Hard to believe they added the cannons themselves!

[@zeurd9510]

Russian version is underrated, i love the sound of the cymbals, tuba and the slightly faster pace

[@Theguywhokilledkennedy]

They missed like 80% of the song

[@zeurd9510]

@@Theguywhokilledkennedy fr

[@easybiofficial2563]

Germany's performance was outstanding. But Englands performance was also very nice!

[@Ipmat2024]

No doubt Germany 🇩🇪 Respect to German musicians from 🇮🇳

[@whyparkjiminnotridejimin]

I bet India will improve^^ Respect back to 🇮🇳

[@ninadkeshavjoshi2086]

Same like it was in the 80s

[@Laisbetter_yus]

As a American, I would have to go with America and Germany 🇩🇪 🇺🇸

[@Techinvestor567]

The German military band is know to be one of the best in the world. There‘s no doubt!

[@HPmcDoogle]

2:11 Listen to the way they carry the long note before the end. Such harmony.

[@courtly5982]

The German army made a lot of the best marching music aswell, Beethoven himself had also composed music for their army,

[@Affenhirte]

"Yorckscher Marsch" is absolute perfection.

[@fudgebar6146]

It was extremely ironic for Britain to play The Star-Spangled Banner

[@sumvs5992]

If you're going to be claiming because of 1776, then 1812 wants to have some words

[@Brxwn9]

@@sumvs5992 They barely got anything from 1812? Lol We got our independence what 1812 give them that’s as good? Nothing.

[@lyn2335]

@@Brxwn9 He means that the star spangled banner was written during the War of 1812 so it is ironic.

[@UserName-om6ft]

@@sumvs5992 well thats unlucky because UK didnt even win the war of 1812 🤷‍♂

[@benwratha6628]

@@UserName-om6ft no one did

[@Overlycomplicatedswede]

The US,UK and Germans all played it incredibly well Also that low brass moment in the US clip was incredible Love from Sweden

[@drakecerberus7193]

Philippines version feels eerie. The Crack and boom of rhe Canon just gives a raw feeling of war into it

[@ceilingfan9659]

As an American the best one out of all of these is the Germans, it sounded perfect

[@AverageVREnjoyer7]

US - Normal Germany - Professional China - Middle school band Russia - High school band England - Medieval band France - Bass boosted India - Distamt or muffled, I can't tell Philippines - Bland Syria - *Distortion 100* Saudi Arabia - Elementary school band

[@landinggear0018]

You missed India by the way

[@aritradutta9715]

India?

[@AverageVREnjoyer7]

@@landinggear0018 my bad

[@muhammadnw5869]

Egypt -

[@veganspa6433]

The German band nailed it!!! Perfection!

[@DeOneAndOnly778]

Germany. I also liked the Philippines version too!

[@NewRepublicMapper]

My Feedback for different Countries playing US Anthem Philippines - Slow and Solemn (Nevermind that Cannon) Russia - Fast but not that Fast China - Not that Bad tho UK - Fantastic France - Kinda like US Navy Version India - Not that bad too Syria - Kinda Reminds me Palestine's Version Saudi Arabia - Needs improvement Germany - As Bundeswehr play every anthem, its Wünderbar

[@jakebeaudry3888]

For me, it’s the British military band that steals the show with their 18th century style uniforms. It creates that immersion that other nations couldn’t quite outside of US.

[@allenabel3471]

I thought the UK cymbals sounded tinny. Swap them out for whatever brand the US uses.

[@eduanstander7613]

Syria sounds a bit like kazoos

[@matteomolica-franco9897]

@@allenabel3471 that would be because of the badly places microphone or audio recording. Usually the cymbals wouldn’t be as noticeable

[@josephtaylor6285]

I give my vote to Germany; they had superior instruments and the arrangement was stunning. Sehr Schön!

[@o_s-24]

I agree with the comments, the Germans are definitely the best. The Brits, Russians, and Chinese played good too. Philippines and India were okay-ish. Saudi and Syria were just showing off their kazoos

[@MonkeMountain]

As a proud american patriot. I can say with confidence that Germany did our national Anthem the best.

[@fosterlee5567]

I cannot re-list all the bands but I rate China and Germany at the top. I would say that USA would be a distant 5th or 6th. As one of the commenters stated that the acoustic were a bit off for alot of the renditions!

[@dark9hades76]

china was not the best little off at some parts but i likes the firing in the back round

[@shyryTsr2k]

Funny how you say other countries play OUR anthem better than US lmao

[@dark9hades76]

@@shyryTsr2k i mean its true other countrys do play it better then us

[@ScubaShark--8964]

中共的都走音了。

[@markcornelius5291]

How is China near the top? It didn't sound like they were playing the right song.

[@makgik1314]

Germany did well, so yes. 1. Germany 2. Philippines was fine I guess 3. France This is top three on my opinion

[@GermanGreetings]

My choice was: France, Philippines... and Germany out of race, because of the sound-quality :) I am sure: Whereever we would meet in a studio, makgik, we would listen the same way:) Thank you for your comment.

[@j.d.marcelinoforonda5865]

The Phillippines version played it best. Much emotion.

[@GermanGreetings]

@@j.d.marcelinoforonda5865 Heartly Greetings to the Phillipines :)

[@Robloxian_2019]

Great video . Greetings from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@Mystic-jd1776]

Brings me great joy to see the UK and America this close after our past hostilities. God bless our tea lovin’ brothers 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[@idkwhattoputhere5503]

i feel like a lot of people in the comments don't understand that germany had the best quality recording, the others were just super compressed. if the others weren't so compressed, id say they would also have a chance

[@libtard.4844]

Most people can't think past their nose the older I get the more I realize most humans are not that intelligent.

[@1963felonee]

The Chinese one is pretty good, and has actual cannon fire which is very fitting for the song

[@alesnovak2906]

No top notch audio equipment can save you from being out of tune and a bad musician.

[@sebastianzietara4018]

Very true for the French recording which suffered from saturation.

[@kingmuddy5898]

All I know is my hs marching band played better then the latter 3. Instead of cannons we used fireworks, and it still sounded better

[@inept3623]

Here’s my two cents worth, not that anyone is even going to see this, let alone care haha My background - I’m a music major from Australia studying in the US. I’ve been playing in wind bands for a while and like to think I’m pretty decent at it. I’m not going to try to rate them because there are too many other things that vary between the performances - sound quality / mic placement, arrangement, background noise, the list goes on. America - I quite like the faster tempo and the balance in the ensemble. A bit less keen on the dynamics in measures 17-24 - I prefer it when that section starts quieter so they can crescendo into the last bit. Germany - exactly what I expected from Germany. Pin point precision, good balance, stone cold. I feel like it was let down by the arrangement though. Some of the chord voicing just felt a bit over egged, and the parallel thirds at 2:01 ish don’t sound right at all. Also why do they play around with the tempo so much? China - good college band level. Nice to hear prominent saxes but could have used more melody. This could have been a mic placement thing to be fair. Not impressed by the percussionist playing about a quarter of a beat behind. Russia - good high school band level. Scruffy and not in tune but nice tempo. UK - my personal favourite. Almost flawless timing and tuning, and I got chills from their crescendo into “oh say does that”. The low brass were clearly enjoying it, but not to the extent that it drowned out the melody. Woefully let down by recording quality but I can tell they played well. France - full of spirit. I wish we got more of it. Shame about intonation India - the start made me nervous but they warmed up into it. Another potentially decent performance ruined by dodgy audio. Philippines - US anthem at UK anthem tempo. Not terrible apart from that. I liked their arrangement - it’s slightly different in the middle. Syria - I’m at a bit of a loss here. I get that Syria might not have much of a tradition of this kind of military band and diplomatic considerations are never far away, but… wow. First step would be to sort out balance - that would help a whole lot. Saudi Arabia - very wayward tuning and crying out for some proper bass. There’s only so much you can do with a tenor sax in that register. Rhythm surprisingly on point.

[@J._.R577]

Yes

[@RaymondHng]

The Syrian band was not as out of tune as the infamous Egyptian band performing the Russian national anthem. But it was still painful to listen to.

[@kimchi2911]

China’s was kinda a let down. I don’t listen to military bands a lot (I’m not in a band myself) so I don’t know their standards, but considering that they can actually play violin, cello and piano etc quite well, it was kinda a let down to hear them playing the US anthems so plainly

[@inept3623]

Kimchi I was wondering that actually. I’ve heard other recordings of the Chinese military band and this performance isn’t in the same league. Diplomatic thing maybe?

[@kimchi2911]

@@inept3623 not sure. Might be, cos the US president in the vid is trump and we all know they have a bad diplomatic relationship lol. I had several violin Teachers who were form China and they played rlly well, so I don’t see why these ppl can’t play well in the band either. It’s probably diplomatic thing

[@Iroigres]

A music lesson from Germany !!!! I'm french

[@cukuceral]

I love the Philippines Special Rendition and half step down pitch with the artillery, just like the real anthem

[@garygreen7552]

They all played it well. The big difference is in the recording quality. Also, some of the versions were cut short. All of the "pop stars" who bend our anthem beyond recognition could take a lesson from this video. If bands from countries other than the U.S.A can play it correctly and with respect why can't they?

[@Illiterate243]

Bro my High school band could play this better than a couple of them

[@DPBGMODELRAILROAD]

@garygreen7552, the “pop stars” are attempting to but their personal touches not understanding the significance of the song while the military bands are trying to show respect to a visiting dignitary and his/her country plus make their country proud!

[@fancraze5218]

06:08 "Woah!..This moment is much worthier than watching the whole video.. "👌🏻

[@jibinjose7537]

It is only a symbol of a well-disciplined army bruh!

[@retsreinyrelgeinthrelaveri1456]

What the hell is that supposed to mean

[@Vai3d]

Strong-disciplined This can be seen only in India 😎

[@retsreinyrelgeinthrelaveri1456]

@@Vai3d Please stop being overproud (or whatever you call it), I can't go into any video comment section without an Indian bragging about their country or something. Honestly, I used to be the same for my country, but this is just annoying..

[@krypton4379]

@@retsreinyrelgeinthrelaveri1456 you used to be the same for your country then your army faced an enemy.😘

[@aVerySlyFox]

0:17 gryffindor and slytherin just chillin

[@h.p.lovecraft6904]

You can really tell that the Germans pretty much own classical music

[@maxsoon1097]

German have that classic tune. Sweet to hear and straight to the hearts ❤️

[@stevemorris8545]

Have to give props to Germany for their attention to dynamics and overall musical composition.

[@Lisichkin_Topishe31]

1. Germany 2. Uk 3. France 4. India 5. Us 6. Russia 7. China 8. Phillipines 9. Saudi Arabia 10. Syria

[@ezekielvargas2827]

This is how I personally rate them from best to worst: 1. Germany 2. United Kingdom 3. United States 4. Russia 5. India 6. Philippines 7. China 8. Saudi Arabia 9. Syria

[@n4t3isgr89]

Love from the USA to my German Brothers and Sisters! 🇺🇲🍻🇩🇪

[@asonlogan4713]

love for India

[@Kuze_Min]

Mai frind i gat u 🇩🇪❤️ luve from Deutschland

[@n4t3isgr89]

@@Kuze_Min as members of NATO we are brothers/sisters from afar! Hope to have you guys on our side when WW3 breaks out

[@n4t3isgr89]

@@asonlogan4713 I love India! Always wanted to visit

[@Kuze_Min]

@@n4t3isgr89 when ww3 breaks out we have no guarantee that we will not capture france and Poland

[@flyeaglesfly7617]

I love the flute or piccolo addition to England’s rendition

[@matthiascheah3519]

i think its a fife

[@Anteater01]

Very in tune with the rest of the band. It was really nice.

[@waschte123]

Fire wood, nothing more...

[@markmingard6882]

As a piccolo player I can confirm its a piccolo! It has a lot more of a hollow and woody tone than a standard flute

[@markmingard6882]

@@matthiascheah3519 Fifes certainly were used originally in military bands but that's definitely a piccolo with that tone. You can hear that it's a very clean and precise sound, a fife sounds a lot more woody and hollow than that!

[@Am3rican_Empire]

as a American with headphones, I say that Syria was the best. The kazoo and static were music to my ears

[@user-os7uv5bf9h]

Yeah and Germany

[@StrattonFlake]

germany, not only be cause it sounds good but germany is a country that honors all other anthems

[@glhflp7413]

Germany🇩🇪 played perfectly. Even if i am from PH 🇵🇭

[@navvy8839]

yes, mention that your from ph. Its trully a miracle that for ones filipinos can accept the fact that their country is not the best at everything

[@doge3357]

@@navvy8839 im a Filipino and i am not happy about it

[@CountryBallHistorian]

@@navvy8839 I thought when I found the Philippines flag is in the thumbnail I thought the comments are Pinoy pride

[@luzifershadres72]

1:55 european hymne 2:14 I wish you a merry christmas 1:32 Königgrätzer Marsch

[@MR-th1nf]

he he

[@jercedes44]

1:14 German quality 🇩🇪❤

[@RhettGaming3313]

I'm British, and I've got to say Germany really did it well!