And did those feet in ancient time walk upon England's mountains green? And was the holy Lamb of God on England's pleasant pastures seen? And did the countenance divine shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here among those dark Satanic Mills? Bring me my bow of burning gold! Bring me my arrows of desire! Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold! Bring me my chariot of fire! I will not cease from mental fight, nor shall my sword sleep in my hand, till we have built Jerusalem In England's green and pleasant Land. Plenty of ways to interpret Blake's powerful poem, set to music so well by Hubert Parry an d orchestrated so well by Elgar! IMO its a cry for spiritual freedom. But, with with "Land of Hope and Glory" and "I vow to thee my country", one of the three most powerful musical pieces in the English language. Thank you again, Sweetheart, for choosing this, and for your lovely reaction.
She was your queen as well if you are a member of the Commonwealth so you can sing along with pride but now it's king. All your vids are great, thank you.
I'm American and I think Queen Elizabeth II was the greatest Queen ever put on the throne there I thank God blessed you all with her I do think she was a blessing I'm a huge fan of Queen Elizabeth
Thank you my American friend as an englishman I miss her as well same as millions of other brits and from the commonwealth countries there will never be another queen like her in our times
I thank you It still hits hard,losing that lady I am sure she was proud of the shared values our countries have and we must continue to stand firm together 🙏
We all benefit when we feel part of something greater, whether that be in the mind or body. We all aspire to be better than we are! The spirit of the Proms captures that perfectly.
The most beautiful rendition of the our national anthem I can remember. Sung as it is meant to be as a prayer. Stunnning. I think you would like the British legion festival of remembrance service. As a member of the commonwealth, such a moving service.
You would also like the 2012 'Land of Hope & Glory' and 'Rule Britannia'. Also 'I Vow To Thee My Country sung by the actor Luke Evans at the 2022 Remembrance Day service.
There’s 2 more pieces for you to listen to from last night of the proms, they are Rule Britannia and Fantasia on British Sea Songs. Also I would recommend I Vow To Thee My Country from the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance.
There is nothing like the British mass choirs and mass audience participation whether English, Scottish, Welsh or Irish. Check out the Welsh male voice choirs like Newtown and District Male Voice Choir at the Albert Hall singing "Calon Lan" and "Cwm Rhondda"; or watch the Royal British Legion at the Albert Hall. Tears will flow it is so emotional.
God Save the Queen and God Save the King are actually the same song. We just swap the one word depending upon who's the monarch. Since 1953, it was Queen, since her passing in 2022, it's now God Save the King. Hope this helps! 😊
Another lovely reaction. Thank you. What would I like to see next? I would love you to react to 'The Bands of HM Royal Marines /Hans Zimmer/Gladiator'. They are on the Royal Horse Guards Parade Ground. The Ceremony 'Beating Retreat' is finished, the sun beginning to set - it's been a long day for the Marines and they decide to finish the Event with their version of 'Gladiator'. I thought it was beautiful.
While "God Save the King/Queen" is the British national anthem, "Jerusalem" should be the English one. "Bring me my bow of burning gold, bring me my arrows of desire, bring me my spear, oh cloud unfold, bring me my chariot of fire" William Blake sure knew how to write a poem!
Jerusalem is a hymn and we sang in church just last week. The Albert Hall where this Last Night of the Proms is broadcast from holds 8,000 and is the hottest ticket in town. You submit your name and they draw tickets out. Because it is so popular they screen it on large screens in various parks/stadiums across the land and they draw super large crowds, we Brits love our traditions and getting together to celebrate our country. Love pride and peace rule on that night.
It seems quite a few people in the comments don't quite understand the meaning of this song. It is about building a better society, one based up equality. It was often sung after Labour Party conferences (along with the Red Flag) but strangely never at the pro-monarchy Tory conference.
''And did those feet in Ancient Times walk upon Scotlands mountains green? And was the holy lamb of God in Wales' pleasent pastures seen? And did the Countenance Divine shine forth upon England's clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here among those dark, satanic mills. Bring us our bow of burning gold, bring us our arrows of desire. Bring us our spear, o clouds unfold. Bring us our chariot of fire. We will not cease from mental fight, nor shall our sword sleep in our hand, till we have built Jerusalem in Britain's green and pleasent land.'' I prefer this version, more fitting for the entirety of this island and any semblence of unity it still has to-day.
The Difference, I think, between English and general national music is that English national music is a bit more about freedom and hope than about nationalism. But to understand why it's so good you must understand that much of it was composed by Edward Elgar. Edward Elgar is not only Britain's greatest composer but the only British composer rated as being one of the great composers alongside people like Beethoven, the last of the great composers to emerge to date. He is very important in of multiple areas of work, his music he wrote after WW1 defines the tragedy of that war in it's form. He even invented the modern music album with his ENIGMA variations (a fantastic starting point to jump into). We even mourn to NIMROD from ENIGMA while the rest of the World mourns to Adagio because it's a movement wistfully, nostalgically remembering a group of Elgar's friends. When we mourn we prefer to remember those we lose more than concentrating on how much we lament their loss.
Maybe you should join us patriots in Trafalgar Square on 27th July. Then you will see British patriots at their best. Gog bless Britain and the British people
As an Englishman, l find the whole thing impossible, atheist and republican, god saving a Queen ? Any Old Iron ( music hall song) can be substituted in crowd singing anthem situations, if pressed.
@Aubury 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴Darling Aubury you obviously have nothing better to do than surf the CZcams tinternet and find videos of all things British. Shame as an Englishman you never learned manners, speak when spoken to and the best one is If you have nothing better to say then keep your friggin gob shut you sad individual. Have a delightful day and enjoy your sad existence
A very respectful reaction to a thousand years of British history....nice job F.I.G P
Well - 300 years. God Save the King was written in 1745.
God preserve us from an elected Head of State.
Well said ❤
You must be a Yank.
Not in my lifetime I can assure you
And did those feet in ancient time
walk upon England's mountains green?
And was the holy Lamb of God
on England's pleasant pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine
shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
among those dark Satanic Mills?
Bring me my bow of burning gold!
Bring me my arrows of desire!
Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire!
I will not cease from mental fight,
nor shall my sword sleep in my hand,
till we have built Jerusalem
In England's green and pleasant Land.
Plenty of ways to interpret Blake's powerful poem, set to music so well by Hubert Parry an d orchestrated so well by Elgar! IMO its a cry for spiritual freedom. But, with with "Land of Hope and Glory" and "I vow to thee my country", one of the three most powerful musical pieces in the English language. Thank you again, Sweetheart, for choosing this, and for your lovely reaction.
England's "Unofficial" National Anthem.:)
OUR SOUL
She was your queen as well if you are a member of the Commonwealth so you can
sing along with pride but now it's king. All your vids are great, thank you.
Well, if your country is a Commonwealth Realm. Only 15 are out of 56 ish in the Commonwealth
Trinidad & Tobago is a republic.
RIP QUEEN ELIZABETH 11, GOD SAVE THE QUEEN
Recorded in the greatest of years of recent British history - the year of Team GB's overpowering performance in the London Olympics!
I'm American and I think Queen Elizabeth II was the greatest Queen ever put on the throne there I thank God blessed you all with her I do think she was a blessing I'm a huge fan of Queen Elizabeth
I agree. I remember her coronation and loved my queen dearly. A great lady sadly missed.
Thank you my American friend as an englishman I miss her as well same as millions of other brits and from the commonwealth countries there will never be another queen like her in our times
@@user-oy6pb6oo2f she is a great heart that's what leaders need to be
I thank you
It still hits hard,losing that lady
I am sure she was proud of the shared values our countries have and we must continue to stand firm together 🙏
@tinatovar7548 that is so true let's hope trump wins 4 America and farage wins it 4 the uk great leaders
I my eyes tear up whenever i hear this😢
We all benefit when we feel part of something greater, whether that be in the mind or body. We all aspire to be better than we are!
The spirit of the Proms captures that perfectly.
Just wanted to say I love your reactions, so much history in the UK and the vast majority of it good.
So many trying to destroy us, especially from within.
Awss I appreciate you thank you 😊
Yes it was the Audience singing inside the Royal Albert Hall and also Hyde Park also in London. 💂♂️💂♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴🏴
The most beautiful rendition of the our national anthem I can remember. Sung as it is meant to be as a prayer.
Stunnning.
I think you would like the British legion festival of remembrance service. As a member of the commonwealth, such a moving service.
You would also like the 2012 'Land of Hope & Glory' and 'Rule Britannia'. Also 'I Vow To Thee My Country sung by the actor Luke Evans at the 2022 Remembrance Day service.
There’s 2 more pieces for you to listen to from last night of the proms, they are Rule Britannia and Fantasia on British Sea Songs. Also I would recommend I Vow To Thee My Country from the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance.
2023 was the first time that it was God Save The King.
What did they sing for King George VI and every king before him??
@@marshalldonaghy4542God save the King - the words and the tune, as we know them today, suddenly became widely popular in September, 1745
@@marshalldonaghy4542 Forgive Dorothy, the passing of the queen is very jarring to some.
I miss our most gracious Queen Elizabeth 2nd every day. The matriarch of our nation.❤️🇬🇧
Goosebumps is the correct reaction to "Jerusalem",a truly inspiring poem and hymn.
God save the queen passed and the King present - nothing else like it in the modern world - So Proud - wet eyes 😢
Fantasia on British Sea Songs. Also I would recommend I Vow To Thee My Country from the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance.
Crying now 😢
There is nothing like the British mass choirs and mass audience participation whether English, Scottish, Welsh or Irish. Check out the Welsh male voice choirs like Newtown and District Male Voice Choir at the Albert Hall singing "Calon Lan" and "Cwm Rhondda"; or watch the Royal British Legion at the Albert Hall. Tears will flow it is so emotional.
The Royal Albert hall and a few open air concerts to coincide with the proms the music played live at the park
The crowd do sing
God Save the Queen and God Save the King are actually the same song. We just swap the one word depending upon who's the monarch. Since 1953, it was Queen, since her passing in 2022, it's now God Save the King.
Hope this helps! 😊
Another lovely reaction. Thank you.
What would I like to see next? I would love you to react to 'The Bands of HM Royal Marines /Hans Zimmer/Gladiator'. They are on the Royal Horse Guards Parade Ground. The Ceremony 'Beating Retreat' is finished, the sun beginning to set - it's been a long day for the Marines and they decide to finish the Event with their version of 'Gladiator'. I thought it was beautiful.
There are plenty of Jerusalem tracks complete with lyrics on here. Great video by the way.
Please have a look at Robbie Williams - Angels (Live at knebworth) HD. I think you will like it.Cheers and stay safe young lady.
While "God Save the King/Queen" is the British national anthem, "Jerusalem" should be the English one. "Bring me my bow of burning gold, bring me my arrows of desire, bring me my spear, oh cloud unfold, bring me my chariot of fire" William Blake sure knew how to write a poem!
Jerusalem is a hymn and we sang in church just last week. The Albert Hall where this Last Night of the Proms is broadcast from holds 8,000 and is the hottest ticket in town. You submit your name and they draw tickets out. Because it is so popular they screen it on large screens in various parks/stadiums across the land and they draw super large crowds, we Brits love our traditions and getting together to celebrate our country. Love pride and peace rule on that night.
It seems quite a few people in the comments don't quite understand the meaning of this song. It is about building a better society, one based up equality. It was often sung after Labour Party conferences (along with the Red Flag) but strangely never at the pro-monarchy Tory conference.
It’s a fab poem about Christ coming to England and looking with horror at the Industrial Revolution , dark satanic mills
See the Proms video where it is announced that the Queen is dead.
God Save the King/Queen = God Save the People. The monarch is the head of the Church of England and representative of the people under God.
Jerusalem should be Englands National Anthem, rahter than an anthem for the Monarchy.
''And did those feet in Ancient Times walk upon Scotlands mountains green? And was the holy lamb of God in Wales' pleasent pastures seen? And did the Countenance Divine shine forth upon England's clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here among those dark, satanic mills. Bring us our bow of burning gold, bring us our arrows of desire. Bring us our spear, o clouds unfold. Bring us our chariot of fire. We will not cease from mental fight, nor shall our sword sleep in our hand, till we have built Jerusalem in Britain's green and pleasent land.'' I prefer this version, more fitting for the entirety of this island and any semblence of unity it still has to-day.
The Difference, I think, between English and general national music is that English national music is a bit more about freedom and hope than about nationalism. But to understand why it's so good you must understand that much of it was composed by Edward Elgar. Edward Elgar is not only Britain's greatest composer but the only British composer rated as being one of the great composers alongside people like Beethoven, the last of the great composers to emerge to date. He is very important in of multiple areas of work, his music he wrote after WW1 defines the tragedy of that war in it's form. He even invented the modern music album with his ENIGMA variations (a fantastic starting point to jump into). We even mourn to NIMROD from ENIGMA while the rest of the World mourns to Adagio because it's a movement wistfully, nostalgically remembering a group of Elgar's friends. When we mourn we prefer to remember those we lose more than concentrating on how much we lament their loss.
A Film 2 watch "Darkest Hour", about Sir Winston Churchill`s finest war time speech in Parliament!
Maybe you should join us patriots in Trafalgar Square on 27th July. Then you will see British patriots at their best.
Gog bless Britain and the British people
There is a strong probability that Jesus did indeed come to England. Brought here by Joseph of Arimathea
👍🇬🇧🏴❤x
she was a lot better then charcles❤
VOTE REFORM
I meant GOD,
As an Englishman, l find the whole thing impossible, atheist and republican, god saving a Queen ? Any Old Iron ( music hall song) can be substituted in crowd singing anthem situations, if pressed.
And as an Englishman I have the right to say that's utter bollocks!
Voting Reform, are we Aubury
@Aubury 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴Darling Aubury you obviously have nothing better to do than surf the CZcams tinternet and find videos of all things British. Shame as an Englishman you never learned manners, speak when spoken to and the best one is If you have nothing better to say then keep your friggin gob shut you sad individual. Have a delightful day and enjoy your sad existence
Well he saved her for longer than any King and that's that .
Well just keep away then, because most of us love and revere it.