By . Kieran Corcoran . They are usually used for urgent warnings, navigation, or tooting a well-meaning goodbye before a long journey. But the horns of a giant cruise ship in the harbour of Hamburg Port were put to a more artistic use this weekend as they blasted out the well-known pop song Seven Nation Army. The captain of the huge MSC Magnifica showed off his vessel's musical capabilities on Friday with a rendition of the song, made famous by two-piece rock band The White Stripes. Scroll down for video . Tuneful: The MSC Magnifica serenaded onlookers . The simple yet catchy tune - often repeated at sporting events and among the staples of amateur musicians - boomed around the port on the first day of celebrations at the 825th anniversary of the German city's port, the second-largest in Europe. It was gratefully received by the enthusiastic crowd, despite the slower-than-usual tempo. Videos of the impromptu performance have been viewed tens of thousands of times on Youtube. As well as the ability to play simple tunes, the 95,000-ton Magnifica can also carry 3,500 passengers on its cruises, which take on a round trip from Southampton to Hamburg, via France and the Netherlands. It has three swimming pools, five restaurants, a cinema, casino and on-board theatre. The 300m ship has a top speed of 22 knots (25mph). The annual Port of Hamburg anniversary celebrations are billed as 'the world's greatest port festival'. This year's event began on Friday 9 May and finished this evening. Highlights of the festival included a grand arrival parade as ships poured into the port, a 'tugboat ballet' and a firework display. Anthem: The White Stripes, pictured here playing Seven Nation Army, won a Grammy for the song in 2004 . Seven Nation Army is by far the most popular song by The White Stripes, a two-piece rock band from Detroit. Jack White, the band's frontman, has previously spoken of how he enjoys it when his song crops up in expected places. In a 2006 interview he said: 'Nothing is more beautiful than when people embrace a melody... as a songwriter it is something impossible to plan. Especially in modern times.' MSC was not available for comment on the choice of song.
MSC Magnifica blasted out the tune in huge port - Europe's second-biggest .
The cruise liner was visiting during annual celebrations held in German city .
Song was made famous by two-piece rock band The White Stripes .
By . Kieran Corcoran . They are usually used for urgent warnings, navigation, or tooting a well-meaning goodbye before a long journey. But the horns of a giant cruise ship in the harbour of Hamburg Port were put to a more artistic use this weekend as they blasted out the well-known pop song Seven Nation Army. The captain of the huge MSC Magnifica showed off his vessel's musical capabilities on Friday with a rendition of the song, made famous by two-piece rock band The White Stripes. Scroll down for video . Tuneful: The MSC Magnifica serenaded onlookers . The simple yet catchy tune - often repeated at sporting events and among the staples of amateur musicians - boomed around the port on the first day of celebrations at the 825th anniversary of the German city's port, the second-largest in Europe. It was gratefully received by the enthusiastic crowd, despite the slower-than-usual tempo. Videos of the impromptu performance have been viewed tens of thousands of times on Youtube. As well as the ability to play simple tunes, the 95,000-ton Magnifica can also carry 3,500 passengers on its cruises, which take on a round trip from Southampton to Hamburg, via France and the Netherlands. It has three swimming pools, five restaurants, a cinema, casino and on-board theatre. The 300m ship has a top speed of 22 knots (25mph). The annual Port of Hamburg anniversary celebrations are billed as 'the world's greatest port festival'. This year's event began on Friday 9 May and finished this evening. Highlights of the festival included a grand arrival parade as ships poured into the port, a 'tugboat ballet' and a firework display. Anthem: The White Stripes, pictured here playing Seven Nation Army, won a Grammy for the song in 2004 . Seven Nation Army is by far the most popular song by The White Stripes, a two-piece rock band from Detroit. Jack White, the band's frontman, has previously spoken of how he enjoys it when his song crops up in expected places. In a 2006 interview he said: 'Nothing is more beautiful than when people embrace a melody... as a songwriter it is something impossible to plan. Especially in modern times.' MSC was not available for comment on the choice of song.
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