| Մեր Հայրենիք Mer Hayrenik English: Our Fatherland | |
|---|---|
| National Anthem of |  Armenia |
| Lyrics | Mikael Nalbandian |
| Music | Barsegh Kanachyan |
| Adopted | 1991 |
Mer Hayrenik (Instrumental) Problems listening to the file? See media help. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States Armenia (Հայաստան transliterated: Hayastan,) officially the Republic of Armenia (Հայաստանի Հանրապետություն Hayastani Mikael Nalbandian (Միքայել Նալբանդյան in Armenian, alternate spellings Mikayel Nalpantian Miqayel Nalbandyan (2 (14 November 1829 &ndash 31 March (12 April Barsegh Kanachyan (1885-1967 was an Armenian composer He composed the music to the Armenian national anthem. | |
"Mer Hayrenik" (Armenian script: Մեր Հայրենիք; English translation: Our Fatherland) is the national anthem of Armenia. The Armenian alphabet is an Alphabet that has been used to write the Armenian language since the year 405 or 406. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history traditions and struggles of its people recognized either by a nation's Armenia (Հայաստան transliterated: Hayastan,) officially the Republic of Armenia (Հայաստանի Հանրապետություն Hayastani Adopted on July 1, 1991, it is based on the anthem of the Democratic Republic of Armenia (1918-1922), but with different lyrics. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The Democratic Republic of Armenia ( DRA; Armenian: Դեմոկրատական Հայաստանի Հանրապետություն Demokratakan Hayastani Hanrapetutyun Year 1918 ( MCMXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Year 1922 ( MCMXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
The lyrics were written as a poem by poet Mikael Nalbandian (1829-1866) and later set to music by composer Barsegh Kanachyan (1885-1967). Mikael Nalbandian (Միքայել Նալբանդյան in Armenian, alternate spellings Mikayel Nalpantian Miqayel Nalbandyan (2 (14 November 1829 &ndash 31 March (12 April Barsegh Kanachyan (1885-1967 was an Armenian composer He composed the music to the Armenian national anthem.
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Lyrics
| Armenian[1] | Latin transcription | English translation[2] |
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Մեր Հայրենիք, ազատ անկախ,
Ահա եղբայր քեզ մի դրոշ,
Նայիր նրան երեք գույնով,
Ամենայն տեղ մահը մի է
Մեր Հայրենիք, ազատ անկախ,
| Mer Hayrenik’, azat ankakh,
Aha yeghbayr k’ez mi drosh,
Nayir nran yerek’ guynov,
Amenayn tegh mahë mi e
Mer Hayrenik’, azat ankakh,
| Our Fatherland, free, independent,
Here is a flag for you my brother,
Look at it, tricolored,
Death is the same everywhere,
Our Fatherland, free, independent,
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Status as the national anthem of Armenia
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| Mer Hayrenik (1918-1922) | |
| Anthem of the Armenian SSR (1944-1991) | |
| Mer Hayrenik (1991-present) | |
Lately, there has been a debate over whether Armenia should do away with its current national anthem and adopt something different. A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history traditions and struggles of its people recognized either by a nation's Armenia (Հայաստան transliterated: Hayastan,) officially the Republic of Armenia (Հայաստանի Հանրապետություն Hayastani There have been complaints and allegations that the song is "too wimpy" and gloomy. [3] A 22-person commission made up of Armenia's wisest and best have been sifting through 85 candidates to come up with a new anthem. The Armenian Revolutionary Federation staunchly opposes the idea of changing Mer Hayrenik. The Armenian Revolutionary Federation ( ARF or ՀՅԴ) (Հայ Յեղափոխական Դաշնակցութիւն — Hay Heghapokhakan Dashnaktsutiun The very idea, according to them, is tantamount to sacrilege. [3] The Armenian Revolutionary Federation is a part of the coalition government. According to some, one anthem, with lyrics based on a poem by Kars-born Armenian writer Yeghishe Charents is considered one of the most favored submissions. Kars is a province (il of Turkey, located in the northeastern part of the country Yeghishe Charents (Եղիշե Աբգարի Չարենց March 13, 1897 &ndash November 29, 1937) was an Armenian Poet [3] A modified version of the Soviet-era anthem by Aram Khachaturian with new lyrics is another candidate, along with two other recordings. Aram Khachaturian ( Armenian: Արամ Խաչատրյան Aram Xačatryan; Russian: Аpaм Ильич Xaчaтypян Aram Il'ič Hačaturjan Some such as Armenian composer Tigran Mansuryan prefer the tune of the old Khachaturian anthem, calling it "very Armenian". [4] The proposals are being produced by an orchestra in order for the public to hear the different options being considered for the new state anthem. Despite ongoing debate, Mer Hayrenik will be kept as the state anthem by decision of the National Assembly of Armenia. [5]
References
- ^ According to the Armenian version of the web site of the Government of the Republic of Armenia
- ^ According to the English version of the web site of the Government of the Republic of Armenia
- ^ a b c Robert Parsons. "CIS: Armenia Latest To Agonize Over Anthem", Radio Free Europe, 2006-08-24. This article is about the radio broadcast service For the REM Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Retrieved on 2006-08-24. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River
- ^ "Famous Composer Refuses To Deal With National Anthem", Panorama. am, 2006-12-23. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Retrieved on 2006-12-23. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city
- ^ "National Anthem of Armenia", Panorama. am, 2006-12-22. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Retrieved on 2006-12-22. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies
Sources
- Armenian text of the national anthem on the web site of the Government
- English tranlation of the anthem on the web site of the Government
External links
- Instrumental version of "Mer Hayrenik" in MP3 format
- Vocal version of "Mer Hayrenik" in MP3 format
- Armenian part of nationalanthems.info: includes midi, lyrics, a music sheet
- Debate whether or not to change the national anthem
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