We are used to hearing the grandiose, orchestral, arrangements of national anthems but perhaps there will be occasions when something a little lighter is needed? Less sombre, a little more organic and perhaps with a touch of humour; not something conveyed in the standard, “straight ahead” renditions. To that end I have arranged and recorded some “quirky” versions of some important European national anthems, in a style somewhat redolent of the country in question. In addition, there is an alternative take on each anthem; darker, tongue in cheek, or in some way a little “twisted”.
There are tracks for England, France, Spain, Germany, Greece, Austria and Italy, with a “bonus” – U.S.A. Examples below…00:00