Gloria al Bravo Pueblo

Gloria al Bravo Pueblo

English: Glory to the Brave People
National anthem of  Venezuela
Also known as	La Marsellesa Venezolana English: Venezuelan Marseillaise
Lyrics	Vicente Salias, 1810
Music	Juan José Landaeta
Adopted	1881

Gloria al Bravo Pueblo (Glory to the Brave People) was adopted as Venezuela's diverse national anthem by President Antonio Guzmán Blanco on May 25, 1885. The lyrics were written by the physician and journalist Vicente Salias in 1810. The music was later composed by musician Juan José Landaeta. It is said, however, that the melody has been known since 1840 as La Marsellesa Venezolana (Venezuelan Marseillaise), in reference to its subtle similarity to the French national anthem.

Some recent investigations have suggested that the real author of the anthem was Andrés Bello, and not Salias, to whom it was originally credited, and the music was composed by another musician called Lino Gallardo.^{[citation needed]} However, this theory has yet to be proven, and lacks any real recognition among the general Venezuelan population, historians, or otherwise.

Lyrics

Spanish — Coro — Gloria al bravo pueblo que el yugo lanzó, la Ley respetando la virtud y honor.   — I — ¡Abajo cadenas! Gritaba el Señor; y el pobre en su choza libertad pidió. A este santo nombre tembló de pavor el vil egoísmo que otra vez triunfó.     — II — Gritemos con brío ¡Muera la opresión! Compatriotas fieles, la fuerza es la unión; y desde el empíreo, el Supremo Autor un sublime aliento al pueblo infundió.     — III — Unida con lazos que el cielo formó, la América toda existe en nación; y si el despotismo levanta la voz seguid el ejemplo que Caracas dió.

English — Chorus — Glory to the brave people which shook off the yoke, the Law respecting virtue and honour. (repeat all) — I — “Down with the chains!” (repeat) Cried out the Lord; (repeat) and the poor man in his hovel for freedom implored. Upon this holy name ((repeat)) trembled in fear the vile selfishness that had once triumphed. ((repeat last four lines)) (((repeat last two lines))) (Chorus) — II — Let’s cry out aloud: (repeat) Down with oppression! (repeat) Faithful countrymen, your strength lies in your unity; and from the heavens ((repeat)) the supreme Creator breathed a sublime spirit into the nation. ((repeat last four lines)) (((repeat last two lines))) (Chorus) — III — United by bonds (repeat) made by heaven, (repeat) all America exists as a Nation; and if that tyranny ((repeat)) raises its voice, follow the example given by Caracas. ((repeat last four lines)) (((repeat last two lines))) (Chorus)

External links

• (Spanish) Efemérides Venezolanas, for detailed information.
• (English) Download an Instrumental Version of the Venezuelan Anthem
• Gloria al Bravo Pueblo - Himno Original y Primera Bandera de Venezuela (1810)
• Gloria al Bravo Pueblo (short version 1987) - Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolivar
• Gloria al Bravo Pueblo - Presidental Honor guard Band
• Gloria al Bravo Pueblo (ceremony version) by Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolivar
• Gloria al Bravo Pueblo by Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolivar