Music has been evoking the feeling of patriotism

Music has long been one of the prime factors that has evoked feelings of patriotism in each one of us. Patriotism and music have been blended together in countless melodies, over the decades through anthems and cinema.

These tracks invigorate feelings of pure devotion, loyalty and respect for the nation, each time they are played. Rarely would you come across an individual whose chest does not swell with pride as the first few notes of the Nation Anthem are played.

With the 56th Republic Day around the corner, the entire country is gearing up for celebrations. But aside from the traditional songs sung at these functions like Nanha Munna Rahi Hoon and Ae mere Watan Ke Logon, we have come a long way with the newer versions of the golden songs.

So if we had one Vande Mataram to inspire us earlier and thought it could never have been been better, AR Rehman enthralled the whole country with his version of the track. Released in 1997 at coinciding with India’s 50th Independence Day, this one was sung with full gusto by the music maestro AR Rehman himself, and remains one of the most powerful patriotic tunes ever sung for India. It brought together the rustiness, and the soul of the Indian soil in the most brilliant blend ever heard of.