Dear HenryL.,

I've just learned that you can get a free copy
of the Australian National Anthem DVD and CD
through the Nationhood Material Program by
contacting the electorate office of your Senator
or Member of The House of Representatives.

Julie Anthony's version with the Royal Military College
Duntroon Band is on both the CD and the DVD.

There's more at this link:

http://www.pmc.gov.au/government/australian-national-anthem

Foxy,
That is most interesting, I shall get a copy as I think Julie Anthony's singing is the best and it will be interesting to see if the musical arrangement is the same. I cannot recall what orchestra played on the bank tape, only that there are several tracks on it.

You could still try the bank as they may still have copies as a promotion and they gave them out free. I have confirmed Tommy Tycho did the arrangement for the bank tape and anything he done was good. Interesting to see if the military band used Tommy's score or made their own.

Thanks for that.

Hi there FOXY & HENRY L...

I reckon we all agree, Julie ANTHONY acquits any number she sings with consummate ease. My memory is weak, but do either of you, remember that iconic song adopted by Qantas & performed by a fantastic choir of boys & girls - 'I Still Call Australia Home'? I think it was written and first performed by that enormous, but very troubled talent, Peter ALLEN.

I think the lyrics and melody are so very evocative and moving. Whether or not it should be listed as a potential Anthem, is up to others - but I think it should also be considered, when heard, together with the accompanying music?

Dear HenryL.,

I will definitely try the bank as I would like
to get the Tommy Tycho version. If this doesn't
pan out - I'm going to try to get it via inter-library
loan through my library from the National Library in
Canberra. They've got a copy. So either way I'll get
hold of the copy.So, Thank You again.

Dear O Sung Wu,

You've certainly brought back some lovely memories -
by reminding us of the Qantas adds of the Peter Allen
song, "I Still Call Australia Home." They were
wonderful. And I agree - so is the song.

Here's a link that explains:

http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2006/qantas-i-still-call-australia-home/

O sung wu and Foxy,
Try this

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

I know you both appreciate orchestral music, so try this.
It is the tune 'Unchained Melody' Played by 11 military bands at the one venue. Sure to read comment 6 as it gives details.

http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejm3Q5ZKr28

Enjoy

I'll try again

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

cheers.