Shostakovich-Stokowski 'United Nations March'

For the finale of a patriotic war-time musical entitled "Thousands Cheer," MGM re-used a vocal number that Shostakovich had originally written for a 1932 Soviet film called "Counterplan." In the 1943 Hollywood movie it was given a new title "United Nations on the March" and sung by Kathryn Grayson and a large chorus. Leopold Stokowski, a staunch champion of Shostakovich, immediately arranged it as a purely orchestral "March" for general concert use. In 1954, during the United Nations Day celebrations in New York, Stokowski's version was played by the Symphony of the Air conducted by Hugh Ross. That same performance is heard here, with the Schola Cantorum joining in lustily at the end, singing Harold J. Rome's lyrics.

[@conserva-chan2735]

It really is remarkable that this hasn't been used in a dystopian sci-fi/alternate history movie/show yet, it seems so perfect for that kind of thing

[@Ethan5I5]

Why dystopian?

[@AsO43_]

@@Ethan5I5 I assume there has to be a dystopia to have the world's nations under such a large banner.
It also makes this song a force for good and better hope. As it would just feel more bland in just a normal setting, and something much more uplifting and grand puts more emphasis on the effort needed to unite with no clear goal in times of peace.
I would imagine this playing as the ending credits as we see a broken, bruised, and tattered world pulling itself up from the ground with the help of the UN.

[@crusader1313]

OFN theme in TNO 👍

[@F3uertrunk3n]

@@AsO43_ As @crusader1313 said. this is the anthem of the Organization of Free Nations in a mod for Hearts of Iron 4 called The New Order, and you can't get much more distopian than TNO.

[@chrisv_mexicangringo]

@@Ethan5I5 some other versions make it sound sorta authoritarian

[@theandyman88]

I have been searching for this instrumental for so long

[@georginapavon6861]

Woow I love it

[@chamacuna2352]

0:55 🇵🇭 Mabuhay!

[@nomearod]

I think this march is from his only operetta "Cheryomushki".

[@jacquesferland1746]

It is note-for-note the Counter-Plan song, which he wrote in 1932.

[@georginapavon6861]

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[@vlexonkol8466]

This is my headcannon Muv Luv UN anthem

[@ryujinshines3318]

1:42

[@allaboutflag102]

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[@allaboutflag102]

Hello, can I use this audio in my you tube video?

[@adam28xx]

Sure, it's OK by me!

[@allaboutflag102]

@@adam28xx Thank you

[@georginapavon6861]

My love United Nations 🇺🇳 flags

[@RepublicOfPhil5th]

United Nations Day National Anthem.
The sun and the stars are sll Ringing With Song Rising Strong From The Earth. The Hope Of Humanity Singing A Hymn To S New World In Birth! United Nations On The March With flags Unfurled Together Fight For Victory A Free New World! (X2) As Sure As The Sun Meets The Morning And Rivers Go Down To The Sea A New Day For Mankind Is Dawning Our Children Shall Live Proud And Free United Nations On The March With Flags Unfurled (i Dont Know The End)

[@winddings351]

This song should be remastered when the UN finally has its own armed force

[@nomnom8565]

🇺🇳United Nations

[@tajproductions5455]

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[@allaboutflag102]

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[@toh701]

1:57

[@anasianboi5271]

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