tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post5732478561690028814..comments2024-03-18T08:28:21.036+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: N is for National Anthem of Canada ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55683136755777127092018-05-05T00:20:43.451+01:002018-05-05T00:20:43.451+01:00@ Christine - I think you were living here for a w...@ Christine - I think you were living here for a while ... so understand you singing both versions ... <br /><br />@ Lynn - it's interesting history ... and yes the window made my 'N' for this series ... <br /><br />Sorry about your foot ... but see you're around again and hope it continues to fully heal - <br /><br />Cheers to you both - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25053968644005449512018-04-27T10:46:42.399+01:002018-04-27T10:46:42.399+01:00I always like hearing the Canadian National Anthem...I always like hearing the Canadian National Anthem sung at the Olympics. That is a gorgeous window! Thank you for the back story.<br /><br />Hilary - I injured my foot and was off the computer for a few days, except for the time it took for online banking. I intend to catch up!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83798879315393820262018-04-24T15:59:56.452+01:002018-04-24T15:59:56.452+01:00I remember singing it in both French and English a...I remember singing it in both French and English at school.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59851024473811231892018-04-22T16:44:18.835+01:002018-04-22T16:44:18.835+01:00Hi Lynda - I guess you would hear both anthems the...Hi Lynda - I guess you would hear both anthems the times you had tickets for the pro hockey games - good to know its advantages - ie simpler and only ranging over two octaves ... I'll be more aware next time - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49220631705576729062018-04-20T04:36:45.052+01:002018-04-20T04:36:45.052+01:00I've had the pleasure of singing this many tim...I've had the pleasure of singing this many times (always in English, though). I used to sing the National Anthem at the start of professional hockey games (free tickets, don'tcha know) and it was required to sing both the Canadian anthem and the American one. I really like it. It's simple and doesn't cover the better part of two octaves like "The Star-Spangled Banner" does.Lynda Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442214431341019380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30269122238133827972018-04-17T15:20:01.686+01:002018-04-17T15:20:01.686+01:00@ Jess - I will definitely now appreciate hearing ...@ Jess - I will definitely now appreciate hearing the Anthem when it comes up ... <br /><br />@ Jacqui - it's a good time acquaint oneself of the various anthems - when the Olympics and similar Games are on ... <br /><br />@ Emily - well it had been around for 100 years ... but as things settled in the country - the anthem was confirmed in its place ... <br /><br />@ Diane - yes ... it's good the Anthem has been changed to chime in with today ... <br /><br />@ Susan - I know the National Anthem of South Africa is somewhat different - so thank you for getting me to go and check out why ... English words, extracts of a hymn, and an Afrikaans song ... and the fact the structure is somewhat different too ...<br /><br />As you'll see - O is not Ontario!!<br /><br />@ Steve - Unfortunately I didn't see much of the Commonwealth Games or the Olympics ... <br /><br />@ Lenny - I think all countries go through various thought processes to amend their national anthem as times change - that last line resonates well. Your mother was right the French anthem is stirring ... I nearly wrote about all the anthems for the 2012 Olympics - but it would have taken a lot of research and time ... so I never did it ... <br /><br />@ Holly - it was interesting to write up and find out about ... <br /><br />@ Lee - there's obviously a lot more to National Anthems ... so next time I need to write about one ... I'll take a more detailed look ... oh good - champagne awaiting me - sounds good!!<br /><br />@ Sherry - we are a bi-lingual country ... not sure exactly how that works though ... <br /><br />@ Diedre - it's interesting isn't it and as you say - how things can work themselves out in a sensible manner ... <br /><br />@ Inger - thanks so much ... you certainly did and do write interesting posts - but I'm delighted you enjoy visiting and learning something different. You've had lots going on - and times change, other priorities arrive - yet blogging is always here for us ... <br /><br />@ Yolanda - yes gender neutral and simple ... makes it easy to remember ... <br /><br />@ Silvia - I shall pay more attention when I hear it played ... and listen out for both sets of words ... it has to accommodate both French and English doesn't it ... <br /><br />@ David - National Anthems come from a different era - yet at times they are required ... it seems the Canadians have managed to get theirs right ... <br /><br />@ Arleen - that's great you feel empathy towards your northern neighbours ... and it seems Canadians have a place in many a person's heart ... <br /><br />@ Sandra - thank you ... <br /><br />@ Jo - I wonder when they're both used together ... Hearing Andre Rieu in concert must have been wonderful - I hadn't realised he is Dutch ... no wonder he was thanking the Canadians for what they did in WW2 ... what a lovely gesture ... <br /><br />@ Jo-Anne - well each anthem reflects that country doesn't it ... and we can always find out what the words are meant to reflect ... <br /><br />@ Debby - glad to do so ... I learn so much ... <br /><br />@ Denise - I guess with the various seasonal games crossing borders ... more of the Anthems are heard and thus O Canada rings out on occasions ... <br /><br />Cheers to you all - thanks so much for being here ... it's been good to learn about the National Anthem - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-35898249245560750922018-04-17T04:12:25.066+01:002018-04-17T04:12:25.066+01:00Hilary, I love when we play Canadian teams so we c...Hilary, I love when we play Canadian teams so we can hear O Canada! Cheers, DM. Denise C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10326139040976625458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53329342595171255832018-04-17T00:38:23.271+01:002018-04-17T00:38:23.271+01:00Thanks for showcasing our wonderful country's ...Thanks for showcasing our wonderful country's anthem origins Hilary. :)D.G. Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292901895982357952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50933001882816766632018-04-16T23:52:30.493+01:002018-04-16T23:52:30.493+01:00Some countries have national anthems that have wor...Some countries have national anthems that have words we don't understand like our national anthem just sayingJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-60564061697779151382018-04-16T23:36:25.285+01:002018-04-16T23:36:25.285+01:00Don't think I have ever heard the bilingual ve...Don't think I have ever heard the bilingual version Hilary. Went to see Andre Rieu in Toronto and he played O Canada for us as a thank you for what Canadians did during the 2nd world war.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-65143073540635490502018-04-16T23:31:48.868+01:002018-04-16T23:31:48.868+01:00Good N-O post, Hilary.
Cheers,Good N-O post, Hilary.<br />Cheers,Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84358439665177405552018-04-16T21:44:48.682+01:002018-04-16T21:44:48.682+01:00I do like most national anthems, but Canada holds ...I do like most national anthems, but Canada holds a special place in my heart as they are our neighbors. I have only met very nice people from that lovely country. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48224643935409290652018-04-16T21:19:31.209+01:002018-04-16T21:19:31.209+01:00I am not much for anthems, but I suppose that if w...I am not much for anthems, but I suppose that if we must have one I am glad that it is totally unwarlike and does not proclaim our superiority over others.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64230681911782440862018-04-16T20:03:30.649+01:002018-04-16T20:03:30.649+01:00One of the most recognizable national anthems, I t...One of the most recognizable national anthems, I think. Nice that they have it in bilingual format. Thank you for this and the background, Hilary. I enjoy reading and learning about beautiful Canada.Silvia Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437144517262211712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-34802542806743366692018-04-16T19:15:54.414+01:002018-04-16T19:15:54.414+01:00I like it because it's simple. Lovely!
Gender ...I like it because it's simple. Lovely!<br />Gender neutral, too! :)Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-7688827040544166192018-04-16T18:32:26.300+01:002018-04-16T18:32:26.300+01:00Oh, Hilary, I wish I could write some interesting ...Oh, Hilary, I wish I could write some interesting blog posts. I used to, but seem to have lost it. Reading yours I always learn something new, something interesting, something well researched. You are an inspiration. Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-47562343514868086032018-04-16T18:20:19.933+01:002018-04-16T18:20:19.933+01:00Hi Hilary!
National Anthem works for me! An encha...Hi Hilary!<br /><br />National Anthem works for me! An enchanting history and a fine example of how people can come together when they want to ;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-30621199085661885552018-04-16T18:15:00.974+01:002018-04-16T18:15:00.974+01:00I like that it's in English and French to acco...I like that it's in English and French to accommodate the French-speaking folks from Quebec.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-23774411957818574232018-04-16T17:38:09.503+01:002018-04-16T17:38:09.503+01:00Anthems are always so stirring. I didn't know ...Anthems are always so stirring. I didn't know Canada's was close to that piece by Mozart. Interesting. I'll have to listen to both again.<br /><br />Hurray for reaching N, Hilary. 12 more to go. I've got the Champagne waiting at the finish line.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-90025598647382689482018-04-16T17:18:18.444+01:002018-04-16T17:18:18.444+01:00It's cool that they modified it and have the d...It's cool that they modified it and have the different versions. H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32726841702587204152018-04-16T17:01:04.252+01:002018-04-16T17:01:04.252+01:00wow...interesting post. seems only right a bilingu...wow...interesting post. seems only right a bilingual country should have a bilingual national anthem. <br /><br />i read that one time there was a movement in the U.S.A. to change the national anthem because it's about war and also really hard to sing and remember the words. they thought the song America would be better because it's about the land and people. last stanza says... America, America, God shed his grace on thee and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. <br /><br />my mom always said she liked the French national anthem because it's so stirring. i think it would be interesting to listen to the anthems of different countries. might do that on youtube. Lenny Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12822588007434789481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6257730558342202412018-04-16T16:25:48.256+01:002018-04-16T16:25:48.256+01:00I heard this a few times watching the OlympicsI heard this a few times watching the OlympicsOut on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29861717488929932422018-04-16T15:59:19.499+01:002018-04-16T15:59:19.499+01:00The words are lovely and wonderful too that both l...The words are lovely and wonderful too that both languages are incorporated. Here in SA 3 languages are in our national anthem which makes it inclusive.<br /><br />Thanks Hilary! O will be Ontario?Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28942920894717921872018-04-16T15:51:41.411+01:002018-04-16T15:51:41.411+01:00That's interesting they modified it.That's interesting they modified it.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24497272765278252872018-04-16T15:44:15.633+01:002018-04-16T15:44:15.633+01:00I am surprised it was only adopted so recently as ...I am surprised it was only adopted so recently as 1980. Interesting, Hilary.<br /><br />Emily In Ecuador | <a href="https://emilbloo.blogspot.com/2018/04/nets-fishing-nets-made-in-puerto-lopez.html" rel="nofollow">Nets, Fishing Nets made in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador</a>Emily in Ecuadorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046387339831440902noreply@blogger.com