With India celebrating its 79th Independence Day, social media networks, especially Instagram and YouTube are full of reels, which portray the feeling of patriotism. It is the correct music that can turn what could have been an ordinary video into an effective mark. In 2018, creators are embracing a combination of national pride and old time anthems that want to capture the feeling of national pride.
Starting with the most emotionally charged songs that allow the viewer to feel a strong bond with the motherland to the fast lively music that displays vast progress the country has achieved and its unity, this aspect of music related to Independence Day reels is as varied as India itself. The trick is to pick the music which will strike a chord with your message whether it is to honor the sacrifice made by the freedom fighters of the nation, or the rich diversity of the culture in the land, or even to give a declaration of your love to the country.
Timeless Classics and Their Emotional Appeal
Newer songs are made each year, but there are a couple of patriotic songs, which can be called green forever, and their popularity still continues to grow over the social media. One of such films would be, in the film Raazi, Ae Watan. The heavenly melody and powerful words composed by Gulzar makes it a beautiful song to be hummed in the reel concerning the topic of emotional memory and the sense of self identity on whether they are Indian or not.
Therewith A.R. Rahman has given a quite strong reels song, Maa Tujhe Salaam, and it is apt in montage shot of tricolors fluttering in the air. It is flavored with history, with mass memory and such songs can cover a huge number of individuals simultaneously and it adds another dimension to any reel.
High-Energy Anthems and Modern Hits
In the case of more celebratory and energetic reels, songs that are most suitable are those that portray the feelings of energy and pride. Chak De India is the sports anthem that cannot be better and it fits reels that involved teamwork, determination and national interests. You can also use it when editing a video at high tempo and when dancing joyfully. The other trending reel song is Teri Mitti from the movie Kesari.
Although it is emotional, its strong lyrics and the voice of the singer B Praak make it a great song to be used on reels about the armed forces and their undying commitment. Not only do these the current favorites show patriotism but also the present pulse of the youth in the country.
Also Read: From Classics to Bollywood Hits: Top Patriotic Songs To Boost Your Spirit This Independence Day 2025
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