Ode to Joy / European Union Anthem (Rock Version)

The Delegation of the European Union to Albania with the special attention of Ambassador Ettore Sequi, produced this song and this music video for the Nobel Peace Prize 2012 received today (December 10, 2012) by Mr. Barroso, Mr. Van Rompuy and Mr. Schulz on behalf of the European Union.

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Song: Ode to Joy (EU Anthem - Rock Version)
Singers: Elton Deda, Eugent Bushpepa, Kamela Islamaj
Violin: Olen Cesari
Director: Gjergji Kalaja
Co-Director: Tan Kazazi
Executive Producers: Klotilda Binjaku, Jona Saliaj, Altea Agolli
DoP: Armi Llanaj
Editing: Andi Kotri
Shot with 5D Mark II and Carl Zeiss Lenses

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Lyrics:

Joy, bright spark of divinity,
Daughter of Elysium,
Fire-inspired we tread
Thy sanctuary.

Magic power re-unites
All that custom has divided,
All men become brothers
Under the sway of thy gentle wings.

Joy, bright spark of divinity,
Daughter of Elysium,
Fire-inspired we tread
Thy sanctuary.

Magic power re-unites
All that custom has divided,
All men become brothers
Under the sway of thy gentle wings.

All the creatures drink of joy
At nature's breast.
Just and unjust
Alike taste of her gift;

Gladly, like the heavenly bodies
Which He set on their courses
Thus, brothers, you should run your race,
As a hero going to conquest.

[carson]

Europe has always been a continent in war together for thousands of years and to see such a unified era is remarkable. The European Union has, is and will always be symbol of how after centuries of darkship, we as humans and europeans can still find unity. Most anthems of the world talk about war and patriotism but Ode to Joy talks about peace, love, and unity... exactly what Europe is about. Viva Europa! (From Spain and Italy)

[mortenvagnjensen]

Denmark has finally decided to drop its opt-out on defence, we love the European Union, long live democracy and freedom 🇩🇰🇪🇺

[TytusKurek]

I have 2 flags and 2 anthems. I have 2 citizenships. I am Pole and European and I'm proud of both! Long live Poland! Long live European Union! Greetings to all EU citizens.

[madamedunord]

I am from Latin America, but I don’t feel like a latina... I have never visited Europe, but I have loved it since I was a little, and I started to investígate more about that beautiful continente when I was 11, and I felt in in love with it... I won’t need a boyfriend or friends meanwhile I have Europe! My greatest treasure! I would give my life for this gorgeous continent!
Love Europe with all my heart and soul

[soudanijawher]

Joy, bright spark of divinity,
Daughter of Elysium,
Fire-inspired we tread,
Thy sanctuary.
Magic power re-unites
All that custom has divided,
All men become brothers
Under sway of gentle wings

[Fulllife.]

It's such a weird to think about, that all of those kids are now in their late teens, early 20s.

[timok]

Im from the beautiful country of The Netherlands, and I love our beautiful European Union.

[toastghost]

I’m German and I’m so proud to be European! ❤️🇪🇺

[juzzi]

People who only think about negative things and don't respect good things in this world do not simply understand the meaning and message Ode to Joy gives to us.
Ode to joy is about unity.

[ioifwbk]

Im bulgarian and im proud to be a part of the Eurpean Union!!

[erzan]

Proud to be British and European. To all EU citizens peace and love from London!

[madridfull]

EU has been the best project in the history of this continent and maybe the whole of mankind, so proud to be European and Slovak at the same time

The people of The REPUBLIC (!!!) of Hungary is with the EU! Please, don't let our government to throw us out from this community :(

[DelandyMan]

I was born in America, but my roots are Irish so i salute all my European brethren out there. 

*salutes*

[Ronald-iucb]

Even though I'm not European, I enjoy the song. I don't care about chaos in this comment section between Europe and UK but for me as an Asian and Filipino, I just like this song.

[graememorgan]

Won't be long Now till Scotland join our European brothers and sisters

[frewerage]

Not too bad, but i do prefer the German version.

[ValentinHdu]

Proud of being french... And proud of being european! Please vote and tell the world we are one people!

[rivenoak]

Joy thy spark of dininity
Daughter of Elysium
fire inspired we thread
thy sanctuary
magic power reunite
all that custom has divide
all men become brothers
under sway of gentle wings

one of the better translations of the original lyrics, nice done

[dedeferreira]

VERY proud Portuguese but also very proud of of my european brothers :) each with its culture but I hope we all defend each other for ever!