Leftist National Anthem

[Question everything]

L'International- this one is Classic, front runner for the win

The Red Flag- It has my vote

Proud to Be an Anarchist- it's a good song, an anarchist would probably be able to find something better

Hasta Siempre- It's a good song...

Boondocks- long shot, still I want to see if it gets any votes

Rage against the Machine- they're good, I don't why not

Friends of The Red Army Faction (any song)- They're even registered here

Soviet National Anthem- At least worth puting up...

[SanPatricio'sSoul]

Isn't a communist/anarchist national anthem somewhat of an oxymoron?

[The Anarchist Prince]

The Red Flag

[Kropotkin Has a Posse]

L'Internationale

[Eleutherios]

L'Internationale...in the original French of course. I often sing it in the shower.

Debout, les damnés de la terre
Debout, les forçats de la faim
La raison tonne en son cratère
C'est l'éruption de la fin
Du passé faisons table rase
Foules, esclaves, debout, debout
Le monde va changer de base
Nous ne sommes rien, soyons tout

C'est la lutte finale
Groupons-nous, et demain
L'Internationale
Sera le genre humain

Il n'est pas de sauveurs suprêmes
Ni Dieu, ni César, ni tribun
Producteurs, sauvons-nous nous-mêmes
Décrétons le salut commun
Pour que le voleur rende gorge
Pour tirer l'esprit du cachot
Soufflons nous-mêmes notre forge
Battons le fer quand il est chaud

C'est la lutte finale
Groupons-nous, et demain
L'Internationale
Sera le genre humain

Ouvriers, paysans, nous sommes
Le grand parti des travailleurs
La terre n'appartient qu'aux hommes
L'oisif ira loger ailleurs
Combien, de nos chairs se repaissent
Mais si les corbeaux, les vautours
Un de ces matins disparaissent
Le soleil brillera toujours.

C'est la lutte finale
Groupons-nous, et demain
L'Internationale
Sera le genre humain

[Knight of Cydonia]

Gimn Sovetskovo Soyuza USSR Anthem 1944 version.

[RedAnarchist]

Probably the Internationale.

[Dr. Rosenpenis]

The point is that it's not nationalistic, but internationalistic.

L'Internationale, of course

[Connolly]

The Red Flag

[WP_Joel]

What if it was the techno remix of the soviet national anthem?

Just kidding btw, even though its on youtube if people want to see.

[Connolly]

Nice version of the...

:redstar: THE RED FLAG :redstar:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4T0mKZigG9w

[Pirate Utopian]

i voted boondocks because i would like a hiphop national anthem

[SanPatricio'sSoul]

Originally posted by Dr. [email protected] 12, 2007 12:12 pm
The point is that it's not nationalistic, but internationalistic.

L'Internationale, of course
In that case i'll record a song either called "The Leftist International Anthem" or "Solidarity" just for this purpose

[RedStarOverChina]

Internationale for sure, man.

It already IS the leftist national anthem.

[Question everything]

The point is that it's not nationalistic, but internationalistic.

Yea, I knew someone would bring that up :P ... you get what I mean though, so :P


Isn't a communist/anarchist national anthem somewhat of an oxymoron?

Only somewhat ;) , not much more than a Communist/Anarchist site :P


Debout, les damnés de la terre
Debout, les forçats de la faim
La raison tonne en son cratère
C'est l'éruption de la fin
Du passé faisons table rase
Foules, esclaves, debout, debout
Le monde va changer de base
Nous ne sommes rien, soyons tout

C'est la lutte finale
Groupons-nous, et demain
L'Internationale
Sera le genre humain

Il n'est pas de sauveurs suprêmes
Ni Dieu, ni César, ni tribun
Producteurs, sauvons-nous nous-mêmes
Décrétons le salut commun
Pour que le voleur rende gorge
Pour tirer l'esprit du cachot
Soufflons nous-mêmes notre forge
Battons le fer quand il est chaud

C'est la lutte finale
Groupons-nous, et demain
L'Internationale
Sera le genre humain

Ouvriers, paysans, nous sommes
Le grand parti des travailleurs
La terre n'appartient qu'aux hommes
L'oisif ira loger ailleurs
Combien, de nos chairs se repaissent
Mais si les corbeaux, les vautours
Un de ces matins disparaissent
Le soleil brillera toujours.

C'est la lutte finale
Groupons-nous, et demain
L'Internationale
Sera le genre humain


wow... you memorized the whole thing... I have both languages on my Mp3... but I haven't memorized the english let alone the french... (oh and you're right the french version is way better)

[Fawkes]

"God Bless America"

Kill two birds with one stone, religion and nationalism. ;).

[Oiron]

The Red Flag :)

[Connolly]

The Red Flag

At least someone has good taste :D :P

[Sadena Meti]

Beethovan's 9th. Great song, plus we don't have to remember the words.

[Invader Zim]

The left is not a 'nation'.

[Connolly]

Here's a site dedicated to the song - "the red flag"

It was written by an Irish man.... http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/travesmilies/flaggen1/smilie_flagge16.gif

http://www.comms.dcu.ie/sheehanh/connell.htm


There is also some free downloadable versions on that site....

[Phalanx]

A las Barricadas.

[Question everything]

Here's a site dedicated to the song - "the red flag"

It was written by an Irish man....

I known my parents are Irish... but we should base our decisions on nationalism


A las Barricadas

sorry I knew I was forgeting something...


Beethovan's 9th.

that song truely makes me want to take to the strrets in the name of the workers :P but you're right I should have put other somewhere

[Dr. Rosenpenis]

Originally posted by Question [email protected] 13, 2007 06:35 pm

Here's a site dedicated to the song - "the red flag"

It was written by an Irish man....

I known my parents are Irish... but we should base our decisions on nationalism
What the hell are you talking about?

[Connolly]

What the hell are you talking about?

I think he meant "we shouldnt base our decisions on nationalism" (probably bad english). A response to the little Irish flag I posted.


I known my parents are Irish... but we should base our decisions on nationalism

No, its not that it was written by an Irish man - I genuinly like that song better - especially the version "INLA roll of honour" as posted above.

[Sir_No_Sir]

Anyone have an english file of the whole song of L'International?


As of now, Id say Red Flag..

[Question everything]

we shouldnt

I did sorry, (it's not bad english I was just in a rush... sorry to those I confused)

[fashbash]

The people's flag is deepest red,
It shrouded oft our martyred dead,
And ere their limbs grew stiff and cold,
Their hearts blood dyed its every fold.
Then raise the scarlet standard high. (chorus)
Within its shade we'll live and die,
Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer,
We'll keep the red flag flying here.

Look round, the Frenchman loves its blaze,
The sturdy German chants its praise,
In Moscow's vaults its hymns are sung
Chicago swells the surging throng.

It waved above our infant might,
When all ahead seemed dark as night;
It witnessed many a deed and vow,
We must not change its colour now.

It well recalls the triumphs past,
It gives the hope of peace at last;
The banner bright, the symbol plain,
Of human right and human gain.

It suits today the weak and base,
Whose minds are fixed on pelf and place
To cringe before the rich man's frown,
And haul the sacred emblem down.

With heads uncovered swear we all
To bear it onward till we fall;
Come dungeons dark or gallows grim,
This song shall be our parting hymn.

[The Grey Blur]

How funny would it be to see the whole world moshing out to Rage every morning?

[Dr. Rosenpenis]

Originally posted by [email protected] 14, 2007 06:54 pm
Anyone have an english file of the whole song of L'International?


As of now, Id say Red Flag..
see the revolutionary leftist music database sticky thread on top of the music forum

[Question everything]

oh I sent an e-mail to him offering to send him my file...

[Connolly]

Anyone have an english file of the whole song of L'International?

Here's a sound clip of it:

http://www.anu.edu.au/polsci/marx/int/intern.MP3

And a website about it:

http://www.anu.edu.au/polsci/marx/int/int.html

Its a nice song all the same.

[EwokUtopia]

None of the above...

My vote goes to Varshavianka (http://www.marxists.org/history/ussr/sounds/lyrics/varshavianka.htm)/A Las Barricadas (http://www.marxists.org/subject/art/music/lyrics/es/a-las-barricadas.htm)

English lyrics to A Las Barricadas being:

TO THE BARRICADES

Black storms agitate the winds
Dark clouds won't allow us to see
Although we are waiting for pain and death
Against the enemy we are called to go
The most precious good
is liberty
And it must be defended
With courage and faith

Raise the revolutionary flag
Which calls the people to emancipation
March, worker, to the battle
We have to smash the reaction

To the Barricades!
To the Barricades!
For the triumph
of the Confederation.

[Honggweilo]

Originally posted by EwokUtopia+February 15, 2007 06:51 am--> (EwokUtopia @ February 15, 2007 06:51 am) None of the above...

My vote goes to Varshavianka (http://www.marxists.org/history/ussr/sounds/lyrics/varshavianka.htm)/A Las Barricadas (http://www.marxists.org/subject/art/music/lyrics/es/a-las-barricadas.htm)

English lyrics to A Las Barricadas being:

TO THE BARRICADES

Black storms agitate the winds
Dark clouds won't allow us to see
Although we are waiting for pain and death
Against the enemy we are called to go
The most precious good
is liberty
And it must be defended
With courage and faith

Raise the revolutionary flag
Which calls the people to emancipation
March, worker, to the battle
We have to smash the reaction

To the Barricades!
To the Barricades!
For the triumph
of the Confederation. [/b]
I cant seem to get the english lyrics to fit the melody :huh:

For me the l"internationale, because it been a part of our movement since the begining, and its recognized and singable by the majority of the revolutionary workingclass.


Originally posted by Orginal Dutch [email protected]
Ontwaakt, verworpenen der aarde!
Ontwaakt, verdoemde in hongers sfeer!
Reedlijk willen stroomt over de aarde
En die stroom rijst al meer en meer.
Sterft, gij oude vormen en gedachten!
Slaafgeboornen,ontwaakt,ontwaakt!
De wereld steunt op nieuwe krachten,
Begeerte heeft ons aangeraakt!

refrein:
Makkers, ten laatste male,
Tot den strijd ons geschaard,
en D'Internationale
Zal morgen heersen op aard.

De staat verdrukt, de wet is logen,
De rijkaard leeft zelfzuchtig voort;
Tot 't merg en been wordt d' arme uitgezogen
En zijn recht is een ijdel woord
Wij zijn het moe naar andrer wil te leven;
Broeders hoort hoe gelijkheid spreekt:
Geen recht, waar plicht is opgeheven,
Geen plicht, leert zij, waar recht ontbreekt.

refrein:
Makkers, ten laatste male,
Tot den strijd ons geschaard,
en D'Internationale
Zal morgen heersen op aard.



Flemmish version
Vooruit, gij werkers van de wereld.
Het eigen lot in eigen hand.
Wij vechten voor de revolutie,
En de tijd staat aan onze kant
Weg met alle krachten die verknechten,
Kameraden, vooruit, vooruit!
Als wij bereid zijn om te vechten
Is er geen kracht die ons nog stuit.

Bal de vuisten, kameraden,
tot de eindstrijd bereid
En d' Internationale,
zal heersen wereldwijd.

Er is een kracht die ons moet leiden
de partij van het proletariaat
Arbeiders, werkers sluit de rijen
Want het uur der eindstrijd slaat
Ja, voor het kapitaal en voor zijn gieren
Komt het einde naderbij
Dan bouwen wij een sterke, fiere
Arbeidersstaat en wij zijn vrij

Bal de vuisten, kameraden,
tot de eindstrijd bereid
En d' Internationale,
zal heersen wereldwijd.

[Angry Young Man]

I'm gonna look like a complete twat for voting for RATM, although I wasn't the first, so it's ok.
Regardless, it should really be "Tip the Scales" by Rise Against.

[EwokUtopia]

Originally posted by [email protected] 15, 2007 09:28 am
I cant seem to get the english lyrics to fit the melody :huh:

Thats because its a loose english translation. Try humming along to the spanish lyrics in the link.

But it is true, we do need good English Lyrics to that tune. If anybody can write them for me, Ill give them a pie of their choice. Except Blueberry, I dont dabble in that witchcraft.

[Ariev]

Originally posted by [email protected] 15, 2007 06:51 am
None of the above...

My vote goes to Varshavianka (http://www.marxists.org/history/ussr/sounds/lyrics/varshavianka.htm)/A Las Barricadas (http://www.marxists.org/subject/art/music/lyrics/es/a-las-barricadas.htm)
I would choose "A Las Barricadas" too, but since it isnt in the list I voted for "The Red Flag".

[RevolutionaryMarxist]

The International, probally because it basically sums up the whole idea without introductions needed, and is more inspiring to me than stuff like the Red Flag, which is a good song but still.

[EwokUtopia]

What does everyone think of Billy Braggs version of The Internationale?

Personally, I think it is one of the best English language versions out there, even if it isnt quite traditional.

[Question everything]

I've all ready said sorry for forgeting a las Barricades...

[bolshevik butcher]

The internationale coz its not partisan and its a long standing tradition in the revolutionary left.

[EwokUtopia]

The Internationale (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNaFP9o2Xz4)

Or,

by a Chinese Metal band in Germany (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx7A3UYKXj4)

Or,

Some crazy French version with a baby and Eukalale (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t7uDKTH1cU)

[Cryotank Screams]

A Night on Bald Mountain by Modest Moussorgsky! OR one of the old Soviet anthems with strings and choir.

[Honggweilo]

Originally posted by EwokUtopia+February 15, 2007 06:44 pm--> (EwokUtopia @ February 15, 2007 06:44 pm)
[email protected] 15, 2007 09:28 am
I cant seem to get the english lyrics to fit the melody :huh:

Thats because its a loose english translation. Try humming along to the spanish lyrics in the link.

But it is true, we do need good English Lyrics to that tune. If anybody can write them for me, Ill give them a pie of their choice. Except Blueberry, I dont dabble in that witchcraft. [/b]
Yes i know the spanish/german/french/polish and russian version. But indeed a english good english adaption should be made.


by a Chinese Metal band in Germany
Hahaha cool, Tang Dynasty :D, thx for the link.

[Dr. Rosenpenis]

The English and American versions of The Internationale are probably the least revolutionary ones I know. Billy Bragg's version is better.

[Sir_No_Sir]

I thought about it-its gotta be 'One Love' by Bob Marley. great song

[manic expression]

Originally posted by [email protected] 15, 2007 08:35 pm
What does everyone think of Billy Braggs version of The Internationale?

Personally, I think it is one of the best English language versions out there, even if it isnt quite traditional.
Personally, I don't like it, I prefer the original English lyrics.

Anyway, I would have to go with The Internationale, although the Red Flag is a really good song. There are a ton to choose from, and they're all great choices, but The Internationale is just classic.

[KickMcCann]

I vote Internationale

best collection of Internationale.mp3's in 30+ languages:

http://www.hymn.ru/internationale/index-en.html

But to be honest I've grown quite partial to Bella Ciao, the Italian partisan song.

[EwokUtopia]

The Spanish Civil War had some good tunes to it. Im rather fond of Ay, Carmela! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57krP7wUWWg)

Another Version (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESxHCHgQI1E) and another (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeI17zfSMxU) .

[Question everything]

Bella Ciao Honestly that song got on my nerves


The Spanish Civil War had some good tunes to it.- yea you're right I downloaded a couple (some of the only songs I counld find in english), I liked Jarama Valley,

maybe If you feel like you've been neglected you should start a new poll with all the songs I missed (agian I'm sorry for that)

[EwokUtopia]

Originally posted by Question [email protected] 19, 2007 11:44 pm
maybe If you feel like you've been neglected you should start a new poll with all the songs I missed (agian I'm sorry for that)
Haha, dont sweat it man...There will be time for a new poll when this one is done, and even then we'll forget half the songs that should be candidates.

I think the Leftist Anthem is really a personal thing. We all have our own political anthems for our own unique political beliefs. not one person here believes exactly the same beliefs of any other member, and nobodys musical tastes are carbon copies of any others.

[Janus]

L'Internationale.

[Sentinel]

The Internationale. None of the other songs can even be compared to it's power. Actually, no song I've ever heard can.

[RevMARKSman]

Originally posted by [email protected] 19, 2007 07:48 pm
The Internationale. None of the other songs can even be compared to it's power. Actually, no song I've ever heard can.
http://www.hymn.ru/internationale/index-en.html

Alistair Hulett English version is the best I think.

[Y Chwyldro Comiwnyddol Cymraeg]

I seem to have aquired a different version....billy talent red flag, il download another now..

[Y Chwyldro Comiwnyddol Cymraeg]

I watched a play in welsh; "cysgod y cryman" (shadow of the sickle) abut a rich land owners son who becomes a communist and father diowns him etc. etc. There was 2 songs in it Rd Flag and some other one......vive le communismo bla bla bla bla does anyone know what it was called (it was spanish i think)..it was really good

[UndergroundConnexion]

Working men have no country

is what is said in the Manifest . Therefore the quesiton is wrongly asked

my vote goes for L'internationale (in French)

[Question everything]

for the 3rd time :angry: , Leftist state anthem and Leftist international anthem, would have been better names but I think everybody gets the Idea...

[RASHskins]

I definetily pick the red flag after hearing the link that "the red banner" sent thanks for putting it up man its a beautiful song.

[kingbee]

""cysgod y cryman"

Ha! Dwy'n cofio darllen hynny yn nyddiau TGAU. Sai'n di clywed y can er hynny.

[Sickle of Justice]

maybe say "international" anthem? we're not really supposed to have nations. this hase surlely been said before.

F.R.A.F.!!!

holy shit, man! i thought they were unknown.

did oil peak today is an awsome song, but it doesn't really relate.

[Sickle of Justice]

perhaps a clash song would be good on that list. most of they're songs are anti, though. ever heard "keep up the fight" by subsistance?

or even better. "to the world" by strike anywhere.
probably not as good as some of those ones.. i dont know many versions of all of them... but still, good songs.

[Question everything]

Originally posted by Sickle of [email protected] 20, 2007 01:23 am
maybe say "international" anthem? we're not really supposed to have nations. this hase surlely been said before.

F.R.A.F.!!!

holy shit, man! i thought they were unknown.

did oil peak today is an awsome song, but it doesn't really relate.
I know it should be international, but I didn't have enough space and besides the term "an international anthem" is kinda wierd

And BTW, "to the world" is pretty good but I was trying to pic song that have survived the test of time, not a good song that will never be hear again after 10 years...

and by the way welcome to Revleft

[OneBrickOneVoice]

Wtf?? Where is Bandiera Rossa (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J7ri91oVcM)??? Alternate oldie version (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GrH_DGWVwk&mode=related&search=)

The Internationale obviously is the anthem, but Bandiera Rossa and the Soviet Hymn definately come in second.

The Red Flag has kick ass lyrics, but the tune makes me think of that christmas song which really lowers the songs standard

[Question everything]

Originally posted by [email protected] 21, 2007 07:38 pm
Wtf?? Where is Bandiera Rossa (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J7ri91oVcM)??? Alternate oldie version (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GrH_DGWVwk&mode=related&search=)

The Internationale obviously is the anthem, but Bandiera Rossa and the Soviet Hymn definately come in second.

The Red Flag has kick ass lyrics, but the tune makes me think of that christmas song which really lowers the songs standard
Sorry I have said several times that I exculed many good songs...

Bandiera Rossa
A las Barricas
Propagandi

etc.

[K-Left]

The internationale...that shuld be the leftist anthem, well it is already really.

"The Internationale unites the human race.
So comrades, come rally
And the last fight let us face
The Internationale unites the human race."

:redstar:

[Cheung Mo]

I'll grudingly vote for l'Internationale on grounds that "Uh! Ah! Chavez no se va!" and "El pueblo unido jamas sera vencido" were not options. :D

[Sickle of Justice]

How bout "Sink With Kalifornja?" its obviously not really a good choice for a leftist anthem, but its still a wicked song, and could be used a an anthem for internationalist punk.

[Red Scare]

i voted for rage, but thinking about it now, soviet national anthem (cus it sounds cool and communist even though the soviet union was not really communist) or l'internationale

[spanishkev]

Originally posted by [email protected] 19, 2007 07:31 pm
The Spanish Civil War had some good tunes to it. Im rather fond of Ay, Carmela! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57krP7wUWWg)

Another Version (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESxHCHgQI1E) and another (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeI17zfSMxU) .
I'm glad somebody else posted this because I've loved this song since I first heard it.
My vote for Ay Carmela!

[CornetJoyce]

Onward Christian Soldiers

[spanishkev]

Just had a thought, how about a Dropkick Murphys song. 'The workers song' would be OK

[praxis1966]

Originally posted by [email protected] 01, 2007 08:37 pm
Just had a thought, how about a Dropkick Murphys song. 'The workers song' would be OK
Not just OK but anthemic...

Yeh, this one's for the workers who toil night and day
By hand and by brain to earn your pay
Who for centuries long past for no more than your bread
Have bled for your countries and counted your dead

In the factories and mills, in the shipyards and mines
We've often been told to keep up with the times
For our skills are not needed, they've streamlined the job
And with sliderule and stopwatch our pride they have robbed

CHORUS:
We're the first ones to starve, we're the first ones to die
The first ones in line for that pie-in-the-sky
And we're always the last when the cream is shared out
For the worker is working when the fat cat's about


And when the sky darkens and the prospect is war
Who's given a gun and then pushed to the fore
And expected to die for the land of our birth
Though we've never owned one lousy handful of earth?

CHORUS (x3)

All of these things the worker has done
From tilling the fields to carrying the gun
We've been yoked to the plough since time first began
And always expected to carry the can

[Sickle of Justice]

that is an awesome song.

[Sickle of Justice]

i know i'll probably get slagged for this, but Anti-Flag's "Got The Numbers" should be there. it's not nearly as suited for an international anthem as some of they others, but it's surely an amazing song, and i find it anthemic.

You push and push a people, what are we to do?
soon this corporate-run government will be through
see, it doesn't represent the people anymore
big buissiness are the pimps, the governments are whores

(chorus)
We don't need more time to talk over a solution
we know what we need,
We need a fucking revolution
we don't need you're war machine
or you're filthy bloodstained dollars
We've got one thing you don't have
we've got, we've got, we've got the numbers

To you the masses arn't even human beings
they're dogs who should be grateful for any scraps you leave
but even dogs will only put up with so much abuse
keep treating us like this and we're gonna let loose

chorus

GOT THE NUMBERS!

[Wurkwurk]

The best Leftist national anthem should seriously have gone to the jaw-dropping East German national anthem: Auferstanded aus Ruinen (Risen from the Ruins). Besides an amazing chorus and great chord progressions, it has these lyrics:

All the world now longs for peace,
so go forth and extend your hand.
When as brothers we unite,
we defeat the people's foe.
Let it shine, the light of Peace!
so that no mother again must
Mourn her son,
mourn her son.

[redcannon]

I'm going for Red Flag. I'll always have my red flag flying at my place (even though I'm the only one doing so in this conservative hell hole.)

[midnight marauder]

i ended up voting for the Boondocks theme song, but not for any particular reason other than to combat systemic bias.

[brasil82]

Imagine,get up stand up,and of course l' :wub: :wub: :wub: internationale

[professorchaos]

Boondocks Theme Song. For it is balla'.

[Malakangga]

L'Internationale

[RedAnarchist]

If we had to choose one, the Internationale.

[Magdalen]

Viewing things from a strictly musical angle, without considering the politics associated with it, I would have to vote for the Soviet National Anthem.

Dong Fang Hong (The East is Red), is a damn good one though.

[mykittyhasaboner]

i cant choose between L'Internationale, RATM, and the Boondocks theme...

[tehpevis]

L'Internationale, Definitely. The Red Flag comes in 2nd

[Unicorn]

L'International- this one is Classic, front runner for the win
But is it really a national anthem?

I would vote for "Auferstanden aus Ruinen" but it is missing from the poll.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=memLPKw7cHo

[hekmatista]

Somehow is a bit more "in your bourgeois face" than L'Internationale. "Though cowards flinch and traitors sneer, we'll keep the Red Flag flying here." Oh, yeah, the White Cockade version, not the Tannenbaum version.

[hekmatista]

I watched a play in welsh; "cysgod y cryman" (shadow of the sickle) abut a rich land owners son who becomes a communist and father diowns him etc. etc. There was 2 songs in it Rd Flag and some other one......vive le communismo bla bla bla bla does anyone know what it was called (it was spanish i think)..it was really good
Bandierra Rossa, la triunfera,
Bandierra Rossa, la triunfera,
Bandierra Rossa, la triunfera,
E viva communismo e la liberta.
Great version by Yugoslav punk band Pankrti (1977), rerecorded by KUD Idijoti in late 80's. Also a German version by Nohrmal.

[Dr Mindbender]

Killing in the name :D

[Sasha]

no one is mentioning "A las barricadas"? must be one of the most awsome songs in revolutionary history:

http://tcc7.net/mscw5484/A_las_Barricadas.mp3

from wikipedia:

Negras tormentas agitan los aires
nubes oscuras nos impiden ver
Aunque nos espere el dolor y la muerte
contra el enemigo nos llama el deber.

El bien más preciado
es la libertad
hay que defenderla
con fe y con valor.

Alza la bandera revolucionaria
que llevará al pueblo a la emancipación
En pie el pueblo obrero a la batalla
hay que derrocar a la reacción

¡A las Barricadas!
¡A las Barricadas!
por el triunfo
de la Confederación.

Black storms shake the sky
Dark clouds blind us
Although death and pain await us
Against the enemy we must go

The most precious good
is freedom
And we have to defend it
With courage and faith

Raise the revolutionary flag
Which carries the people to emancipation
Working people march onwards to the battle
We have to smash the reaction (or "reactionaries")

To the Barricades!
To the Barricades!
For the triumph
of the Confederation

The third stanza is sometimes sung instead with the line "Alza la bandera revolucionaria, que del triunfo sin cesar nos lleva en pos" ("Raise the revolutionary flag, which is moving us forward with unstoppable triumph").

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_The_Barricades

[OI OI OI]

HAHA @ RATM AS AN OPTION

ya when we create the socialist states of america we should change the national anthem to Sleep now in the Fire or wtv

be serious:lol:

[Winter]

Why are there other options on this poll, other than the internationale?

Apparently petty bourgois pop music by RATM is an enduring anthem for proletarians of all countries to unite under?

That's what I'm sayin'!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aercBv4l6YA

Best Internationale EVER.

[Invader Zim]

When did the left become a 'nation'? And why would we want a single, and for me rather poor, song (nearly all the music suggested in the poll does very little for me) to represent us?

[Bilan]

A Las Barricadas. For sure.

[dirtycommiebastard]

L'Internationale.

The question really should be, who on Revleft actually knows the lyrics!?

I can sing it in French and in English! :laugh:

[Sasha]

didn't the northeast anti fascist used to claim to befor you could join you had to be able to sing the internationale in french standing on a table while balancing a beer pint on your head :laugh:

by the way i can only sing it complete in dutch (and some parts i know also english)

Ontwaakt, verworpenen der aarde!
Ontwaakt, verdoemde in hongers sfeer!
Reedlijk willen stroomt over de aarde
En die stroom rijst al meer en meer.
Sterft, gij oude vormen en gedachten!
Slaafgeboornen,ontwaakt,ontwaakt!
De wereld steunt op nieuwe krachten,
Begeerte heeft ons aangeraakt!

Makkers, ten laatste male,
Tot den strijd ons geschaard,
en D'Internationale
Zal morgen heersen op aard.
De staat verdrukt, de wet is logen,
De rijkaard leeft zelfzuchtig voort;
Tot 't merg wordt d' arme uitgezogen
En zijn recht is een ijdel woord
Wij zijn 't moe naar ander wil te leven;
Broeders hoort hoe gelijkheid spreekt:
Geen recht, waar plicht is opgeheven,
Geen plicht, leert zij, waar recht ontbreekt.
De heerschers door duivelse listen
Bedwelmen ons met bloedigen damp.
Broeders, strijdt niet meer voor andrer twisten,
Breekt de rijen! Hier is uw kamp!
Gij die ons tot helden wilt maken,
O, barbaren, denkt wat ge doet;
Wij hebben waap'nen hen te raken,
Die dorstig schijnen naar ons bloed.

[F9]

wheres the none option?:confused:
If we would get to choice i would choice Proud to be an Anarchist i dont know it but i didnt knew and all the others except hasta siempre!:crying:

[communard resolution]

My pick would be the Polish revolutionary song Warszawianka (1905), also known as A Las Barricadas (1936) in Spanish language.

[Uber]

I has to be The Internationale

It's a truly excellent song

[Sasha]

My pick would be the Polish revolutionary song Warszawianka (1905), also known as A Las Barricadas (1936) in Spanish language.

a las baricadas was my pick to, i don't know it in polish though. i'll try to look it up.

[disobey]

'Cause baby, I'm an anarchist,
You're a spineless liberal.
We marched together for the eight-hour day
And held hands in the streets of Seattle,
But when it came time to throw bricks
Through that Starbucks window,
You left me all alone.

[An archist]

a las baricadas was my pick to, i don't know it in polish though. i'll try to look it up.

I've got several versions of both songs:cool:

[F9]

is there a link for this Proud to be an Anarchist ?:)

Fuserg9:star:

[Incendiarism]

The Style Council - Internationalists

If you believe you have an equal share
In the whole wide world and all it bears
An’ that your share is no less or more than
Your fellow sisters and brother man
Then take this knowledge and with it insist
Declare yourself - an internationalist!

If you lay no blame at the feet of next door
An’ realize this struggle is also yours
An’ that without the strength of us altogether
The world as it stands will remain forever
Then take this challenge and make it exist!
Rise up as - an internationalist!

If your eyes see deeper than the color of skin
Then you must also see we are the same within
An’ the rights you expect are the rights of all
Now it’s up to you to lead the call
That liberty must come at the top of the list
Stand proud as - an internationalist!

If you see the mistake in having bosses at all
You will also see how they all must fall
For under this system there is no such thing
As the democracy our leaders would have us sing
No time for lies now as only truth must persist
Rise up now and declare yourself - an internationalist!

[The Spirit of 1918]

The Internationale in tuvan was pretty rad.

[Chapaev]

Ernst Busch - "Arbeiter, Bauern"

Arbeiter, Bauern, nehmt die Gewehre
nehmt die Gewehre zur Hand!
Zerschlagt die faschistischen Räuberheere,
setzt alle Herzen in Brand.
Pflanzt eure roten Banner der Arbeit
Auf jeden Acker, auf jede Fabrik!
Dann steigt aus den Trümmern der alten Gesellschaft
die sozialistische Weltrepublik!

Rough translation:
Workers, peasants take your guns
Take your guns in your hands!
Smash the fascist bands
Set their hearts on fire
Plant the workers' banner in every factory!
Then from the ruins of the old society will rise
The world socialist republic!

[Armand Iskra]

I prefer the Internationale, that is the anthem of the international proletariat, the human race!!!


The internationale in Tagalog

Lyrics:

Bangon sa pagkakabusabos
Bangon mga bihag ng gutom
Katwiran ay bulkang sasabog
Buong lakas na magdadagundong

Gapos ng kahapo'y lagutin
Tayong api ay magbalikwas
Tayo ngayo'y inaalipin
Subalit atin ang bukas

Koro:
Ito'y huling paglalaban
Magkaisa nang masaklaw
Ng Internasyunal‚
ang sangkatauhan
Wala tayong maaasahan
Bathala o manunubos
Kaya't ang ating kaligtasa'y
Nasa ating pagkilos

Manggagawa bawiin ang yaman
Kaisipa'y palayain
Ang maso ay ating tanganan
Kinabukasa'y pandayin
(Balik koro 2x)

Manggagawa at magsasaka
Ating Partido'y dakila
Palayasin ang mga gahaman
Sa anakpawis ang daigdigan

Wakasan pagsasamantala
Ng mga bwitre at uwak
Sa umagang sila'y maglaho
Mapulang araw sisikat
(Balik koro 2x)

[Bastable]

Of the choices, the internationale. but of any song definitely a las baricadas.

[Trystan]

I like Italian commie songs best: Bandiera Rossa and Bella Ciao.

[Gleb]

La Marseillaise!

[Chapaev]

Solidaritätslied ("Solidarity Song"; music by Eisler, words by Brecht) is an outstanding revolutionary song. A performance of it by Ernst Busch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RbCaH9Tx84)
is available.



Peoples of the world, together
Join to serve the common cause!
So it feeds us all for ever
See to it that it’s now yours.

Forward, without forgetting
Where our strength can be seen now to be!
When starving or when eating
Forward, not forgetting
Our solidarity!

Black or white or brown or yellow
Leave your old disputes behind,
Once start talking with your fellow
Men, you’ll soon be of one mind.

If we want to make this certain
We’ll need you and your support.
It’s yourselves you’ll be deserting
If you rat on your own sort.

All the gang of those who rule us
Hope our quarrels never stop
Helping them to split and fool us
So they can remain on top.

Workers of the world, uniting
That’s the way to lose your chains.
Mighty regiments now are fighting
That no tyranny remains!
Forward, without forgetting
Till the concrete question is hurled
When starving or when eating
Whose tomorrow is tomorrow?
And whose world is the world?



Der rote Wedding (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDmPHHEkXCs) (music: Eisler, words: Weinert) is another noteworthy revolutionary song.



Left, left, left, left,
the drums are beating.
Left, left, left, left,
the working class is marching.
We're not asking about your party
only that you're honestly in the fight
against injustice and reaction.
We are through poverty, through hunger united.
What binds us are the victims in the fight before the enemy,
and our songs of revolution.

Red Wedding greets you as comrades:
be ready with your fists!
Keep the red ranks close together:
our day is coming soon.
We're fighting as socialists,
finally in one front,
brothers of labor, Communists,
Red Front, Red Front!

Left, left, left, left,
the fight will lead us further on.
Left, left, left, left,
the one who surrenders is a scab.
We carry the truth from house to house
and throw the lies out the back door
as Karl Marx and Lenin taught us to do.
And though the enemy strikes our best ones dead,
Wedding comes back and Berlin stays red,
so that Germany belongs to the Germans.

[Revy]

I like Solidarity Forever and The Internationale. Although I don't like how both songs are sung, in the archaic chorus style. I wish there were more modern adaptations. I'm not a big fan of Billy Bragg's singing voice.....

[Ceaserian Øgly]

L'Internationale. It is just running over with proletarian power! I also believe the Soviet anthem is quite good. Admiring idealistic culture doesn't make me a Stalinist, right?

[#FF0000]

I like Italian commie songs best: Bandiera Rossa and Bella Ciao.


Bella Ciao is a commie song!? They had us sing that in our Elementary School choir!

[ZeroNowhere]

'You Suffer' by Napalm Death.
Yes, I am pathetic.

[lombas]

Warschawjanka, DDR version.

[scarletghoul]

Internationale...

I like the chinese version best. Not just the metal version, but the normal-style version too.

[Pogue]

It will always be Internationale.

[scarletghoul]

Yes, it is timeless, unlike many other socialist songs which will eventually wither away.

[Brother No. 1]

I chose L'International greatest song ever

[GeezAF]

Internationale has my vote. Just because it was written before the Anarchist/Marxist split in the first international, and the lyrics are therefore not specific to any single leftist ideology.

Also, it's been translated into virtually every language so everyone can sing it.

I like the traditional version best, as sung by that scottish bloke. Can't remember his name.

"arise ye workers from your slumber, arise ye prisoners of want!" - That version is better.

I can't stand the other one, the "internationale unites the world in song" version. sounds too soft, like we're-only-singing-about-revolution-we-only-really-wanna-wave-placards-and-sing-then-go-home.

That's my two pence :)

[S.O.I]

hasta siempre che guevara!!!!

lol, boondocks theme song? id choose some immortal technique before that

[LOLseph Stalin]

I voted L'internationale as it seems to be the best representation of what Communism is supposed to be.

[Angry Young Man]

L'Internationale...in the original French of course. I often sing it in the shower.

Doesn't that defeat the point of it being the international anthem?

In my opinion, Spanish. They have the best sounding language. Or Japanese.

[Brother No. 1]

i like the Albainan,russian,Chinese,Hungarian,romanian,irish, English, and Polish versions

[Invincible Summer]

The DDR anthem was pretty sweet, but I'm pretty sure the lyrics allude to the DDR itself, so that would defeat the purpose of a general "Left" anthem.


The International

[Red Dreadnought]

L'Internationale, but....

Do you know "Warsawskaya". This antem was famous at Spanish Civil War like anthem of anarchist and they called it "A las Barricadas". DO ANYTHING KNOW HOW IT'S CALLED IN ENGLISH?

[RedAnarchist]

L'Internationale, but....

Do you know "Warsawskaya". This antem was famous at Spanish Civil War like anthem of anarchist and they called it "A las Barricadas". DO ANYTHING KNOW HOW IT'S CALLED IN ENGLISH?

Its usually known as A las Barricadas in English, but the translation is "To the Barricades"

[Comrade Anarchist]

i have to say the internationale but i really like In the red by the molotov

[Angry Young Man]

Looks like it'll be the International then.

As long as it's not the Billy Bragg version.

[Bad Grrrl Agro]

"Ringing of Revolution" - Phil Ochs

Although you could always go for "Solidarity Forever"

[LeninBalls]

As long as it's not the Billy Bragg version.

STAND UP, OH VICTIMS OF OPREEEESHUN

It's pretty bad, but I like the chorus.

The French marching band one and the Russian choir one will always be the best.

http://www.hymn.ru/internationale/index-en.html (L'Internationale in 40 different languages!)

[Bad Grrrl Agro]

STAND UP, OH VICTIMS OF OPREEEESHUN

It's pretty bad, but I like the chorus.

The French marching band one and the Russian choir one will always be the best.

http://www.hymn.ru/internationale/index-en.html (L'Internationale in 40 different languages!)

I prefer the Anne Feeney version. It's a little bit folkier.

[Qayin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0

Thats the national anthem

[Brother No. 1]

sorry link didnt show.