Composer

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Anna Marly

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1943

Average_duration

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3:02

"Le Chant des partisans" is a French song composed by Anna Marly in 1943. It was written as a tribute to the French Resistance during World War II. The song became an anthem for the Resistance and was widely sung throughout France during the war. The song premiered in London in 1943, where Marly had fled to escape Nazi persecution. It was first performed by the French singer Germaine Sablon, who had also fled to London. The song quickly became popular among the French exiles in London and was soon adopted by the Resistance in France. "Le Chant des partisans" has three movements. The first movement is a slow and mournful melody that expresses the sadness and despair of the French people under Nazi occupation. The second movement is a faster and more upbeat melody that expresses the hope and determination of the Resistance fighters. The third movement is a triumphant and powerful melody that celebrates the eventual victory of the Resistance. The song's lyrics were written by Joseph Kessel and Maurice Druon, both of whom were members of the Resistance. The lyrics are a call to arms for the French people to rise up against the Nazi occupiers and fight for their freedom. The song's chorus, "Ami, entends-tu le vol noir des corbeaux sur nos plaines?" ("Friend, do you hear the black flight of the crows over our plains?"), became a rallying cry for the Resistance. "Le Chant des partisans" is characterized by its simple and powerful melody, which is easy to sing and remember. The song's lyrics are also simple and direct, making it accessible to a wide audience. The song's message of hope and resistance resonated with the French people during the war and continues to be a symbol of French resistance to oppression and tyranny.

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