why do you want to change the anthem? - 2006/06/26 23:43
Just want to give my opinion on the scottish anthem.
There is nothing wrong with Flower of Scotland.
This is ment to be a "battle" song, and most of the time we sing it is when our national rugby, football and athletic squads go out to do battle for our country, in sporting events. Ok it may be a "dig" at the English but they are still our biggest adversary and we show this with Flower of Scotland. Most countries use anthems that relate to songs from war time. For example the GB/English second anthem is Rule Britania this is used to show the former extent of the British Empire. I feel that it is wrong to change it this has been our song for many a year. I have listened to all the songs that are being mentioned for this and here are my opinions on them.
1) Highland Cathedral - Is a good scottish song but its not really fitting for sporting events its too "soft" a song. It doesnt really get the teams and fans "powered up for battle"
2) Scots Wha Hae - A great scottish song related to a great scottish hero William Wallace. Ok this could be used but its just no the same as it doesnt really have any "battle" qualities as its more of a celebration song
3) A Mans A Man - Not the best scottish song ever used this one is definetly too soft for a anthem
4) Scotland The Brave - Now this is one of the scottish songs that we allways sing at events anyway, The only thing that is not good about it is that is is a very quick song which isn't good for a anthem as they should be a slow powerful song.
5) Flower Of Scotland - This is our best song and it should remain as our National Anthem as it is a very strong, powerful song. It also is a good pace for sining at events as everyone can join in at ease and make it even more powerful. This is one where the "enemy" thinks about how powerful our anthem is and it great psychological effect due to its power, when it is sung. It is the only song that is fitting for our national anthem
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