Koningslied

The Koning Song (English: King song) is the official song to the throne of the Netherlands Prince Willem- Alexander on April 30, 2013 It was written with the participation of dozens of well-known Dutch artists..

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Ahead there was strong criticism of the song, in the press and on the Internet, which is why it withdrew the composer John Ewbank on April 20. However, it was confirmed two days later by the Nationaal Comité Inhuldiging, the organizing committee of enthronement as the official song. The Koning song was released on 19 April 2013, and reached in the week before the throne transfer # 1 on the Dutch iTunes charts and # 4 on the Dutch Top 40 and # 1 in the Dutch Single Top 100

The criticism concerned, among other unique linguistic errors and doubtful expressions, which probably date back to English language influence. Further, the banal text or complicated melody was criticized, whereby the song is hardly peculiar to sing along. It is too melancholy, and the lyrical I speaks of it to protect him ( Willem- Alexander), notwithstanding that, conversely, the king should protect the people. Some turn disturbed at the rap part, because this style of music awakens associations with violent criminals. Finally, critics felt strongly recalls the melodies of other songs, like fairy tale from the movie Shrek. Willem- Alexander himself refused to comment to comment the song.

According Peil.nl found only 46 ( up from 43 ) percent of the respondents is a good idea, at the time of enthronement to sing a common song. On a scale of 1 to 10, it was the song the note 3.8. The melody section 5.0 is at her best, it contains the text of the chorus followed by (3.7 ). 47 percent would have preferred it if the song had been discontinued ( 39 for the song ). Only one percent said that they want the evening to sing the song at the appointed time in one place together, after all, six percent at home or with friends and acquaintances. Of the various songs on the occasion found 16 percent of respondents Koningin van all dining halls (of the show RTL Boulevard) at best, this was followed by The bent een Koning of the two students Allard and Huib and only then with 12 percent of the official.

Contributing Artists

  • Anita Meijer
  • Lavinia Meijer
  • Johnny de Mol
  • Nielson
  • Rob de Nijs ( withdrew after he had read the text of the song )
  • Trijntje Oosterhuis
  • Kraantje Pappie
  • Gers Pardoel
  • Syb van der Ploeg
  • Henk Poort
  • Jaap Reesema
  • Edsilia Rombley
  • Rowwen Hèze
  • Frederique Spigt
  • Lee Towers
  • Babette van Veen
Do (singer) Anita Meyer
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