Macross Plus OST - National Anthem of Macross

[navahotaku]

You know you're an otaku cause you stand during the National Anthem to Macross Plus.. lol

[lonwoogmail]

What instrument is that at the start? A french horn? So awesome.

[Seirra54]

@lonwoogmail Its a trumpet. And yes it is amazing... I only wish the quality was better...

[ghettoprince187]

*Salutes during the entire song*

[revolt1915]

Written by a Japanese composer, performed by Israeli musicians, and listened to by people from around the world. Music is the one true international language.

[MisterFanwank]

@revolt1915 But what is the music saying? I'd hardly call it a language if that question even has to be asked.

[Willy2537]

@MisterFanwank Everything that has meanings can be called a language, language is a way for us to communicate and understand each other, and by far most of the musics carry beautiful meanings with them, with or without singers, and this music is no exception.

In case of this music, it represents in the anime as the music of unity that brought two factions of different species to live together in peace and harmony. It's just opinions.

[MisterFanwank]

@Willy2537 Ok, I suppose it's a "language." However, I object to it being a "universal language." For sure, different cultures have different leitmotifs and in general it's incredibly subjective. If it is at all a "language," it is a very weak one that cannot reliably convey the proper message or a very hard one to understand. Either way, it's far from "universal."

[Willy2537]

@MisterFanwank I never did said that songs are 'universal language', as those who can't understand the meaning the song brings cannot understand what it's trying to tell us. But at least the emotions singers and/or composers use for is pretty much summed up feelings the song give. But yeah, it's not a universal language.

[revolt1915]

@MisterFanwank Yeah, perhaps I was a little overzealous when I typed that. I was caught up by the fact that this recording was an international endeavour which is appreciated around the world. I guess the best way to rephrase it would be that music has the power to bridge cultural gaps and form bonds brought about by a shared loved of a medium and a style.

[NDEFone]

@revolt1915 Well put. Music can definitely have that power.

[mgayford]

One of my favourites from Kano. If you like it check out 'Wasteland' from Cowboy Bebop.

[caedus1985]

truly a classic, just totally puts my mind at ease. for 3.08 minutes lol

[nataliarunes]

Every time I hear this song I am torn between tears and goosebumps I agree with Agdragoon, it would be a good base for a theme for the UN if we ever united as a world.

[llwevej]

Sounds like a morning salute for veterans, warriors and those who chose a life of service risking everything each and everyday for the greater good of mankind.

[Spartanz1170]

@llwevej and Zentradi don't forget them :P

[GreyGhost15]

we are too busy squabbling over ourselves that i dont think a world defense force is likely

[reggez911]

Thumbs up if u want this to start ur funeral, then end with "You Are Dead, Dead, Dead" from Total Distortion

[kenwatch77]

I have always liked this song. I want this played at my funeral.

[frozenhiphop09]

@kenwatch77 me to. T_T

[Yorchmiroku]

@frozenhiphop09 what about you shook me all night long by AC/DC?

[frozenhiphop09]

@Yorchmiroku nah

[Yorchmiroku]

@kenwatch77 what about "still alive" from portal?

[blueshade26]

I want to say this song has an air of somber nobility

[starflameburnsbright]

totally awesome, nothing else.

[SHAOLINPHEONIX]

MACROSS RULE OVER ALL...

[VoluptuousB]

Grace, wonderful and hopeful is how I feel when listening to this!

[cashcleaner]

Excellent piece of music. One of my most favourite instrumental songs.

[karlaanne]

i couldn't tell you why, but i absolutely adore this song.

[keikusanagi99]

T______________T macross te extraño tanto

[keikusanagi99]

T____________________________T macross

[jonaskamien]

oniii... justo se me ocurrio escuchar esta cancion y la busque aqui.. mira...

ARRIBA MACROSS T___T

[agdragoon]

I hope this becomes the worlds official anthem the day our first world defense force is formed. truly an inspiring song.

[hawchcf1]

cant understand why this has so many negative comments, Its a positive thought

[LordZero666]

wahaha, yeah i agree the world anthem should be composed by Yoko Kanno !!

[hawchcf1]

I meant a positive thought as i one day the world will have a Anthem

[ColonelFleet]

that would be nice....and I would like the capitol city of the earth to be Geneva, Switzerland. The city alway acts as the capitol for many UN groups....

[biped19]

@agdragoon

Apparently we already have one, Brian Eno's "An Ending."

Btw, I'm assuming that you mean a legitimate alien threat would constitute the establishment of a world army.

[totenflos]

@biped19

hahahaha good one bip :)

[RDFAF]

@agdragoon Amen to that.