The magic of today's technology! I've not even thought of this movie in maybe 35 years... went on a little nostalgia trip this eve and here I am. I can't believe I remember this song so vividly! Kinda getting me a bit choked up, to be honest. Ah! Growing up in the late 70s - early 80s... pretty cool time to be a kid! Thanks for posting this gem. 😁❤
Every year around Christmas this comes to mind for me. We used to check it out from our local library and it was hard to get because it was extremely popular. I personally love the Christ reference in the boys wounds...wounds of love. ❤️
You've found an excellent quality version of this song. I remember this song the most from the original cartoon. Very haunting, memorable and also a song with great meaning and morals. Well done to you for putting it on CZcams.
It made my day to find this! Have (like others here) thought of this song randomly but throughout three decades. I saw this on TV, and sang a mangled version with other kids ("Building a wall to protect yourself/Building a wall to protect our health!") while we built forts. Bless Oscar Wilde, Google, CZcams, and you for posting!
Really? That is incrediable this had a vinyl release because to me it was just some music I heard on a special cartoon as a kid , but clearly the music was outstanding and unforgettable. Wonderful piece of art this is
Mike WELSH DRAGON Bush No so...you can purchase direct from Pyramid Media (formerly Pyramid Films)www.pyramidmedia.com/homepage/search-by-title/humanities/selfish-giant-detail.html
Dear teachers ..you who are a great beacon of light from a lighthouse tower. Against the tossing seas.. A greater understanding of life goodness in life itself thank you .. you give me understanding and a nobler strength against the darkness of this world. I will not be blinded to good too. Right or wrong I am very thankful. Anything worthy like true hope faith love. It’s more frightening strangely the darkness cannot comprehend the light 💡 hateful.. cold hearted orb removes the colors from our sight.. 💡 red is grey yellow is white.. do we Really decide what is right .. or does the darkness just disillusion us ..from the beauty & freedom coming from the light.. 💡♾🔥🔑✅
When your neighbors' children are on your property so you demolish part of your house to build fortifications preventing them from further violating the NAP
I posted the full video on Demonoid a few times. Both in DVD form, DivX with restored sound, and the soundtrack itself in FLAC format.It should still be there. Send me a message if not.
Works for Israel. Works for the Vatican. Works for your own home. Walls are essential. As are doors. You can choose to have the understanding of a pants shitting spoiled brat or you can actually use your brain. Walls aren't evil , nor good. They are useful. Same as locks on doors.
I remember watching this in primary school in the 70's . Funny how the song sticks in your mind all those years
It's the Illuminati chords, supported by the story pushing Oscar Wilde's (long-term) gay agenda. :-)
Indeed it did the same for me.
this tune has been in my head for years...i google it and there it is...40yrs mind happy...chhhheeeeeeeers
same here! this song plays in my head all the time. That film was very impactful!
We watched this in Grade 3 in the 80's. It was awesome watching film in the gym on the big screen.
I could only listen to this in the animated short film...thank you..i"m 53 years old..this was part of my childhood at Christmas
This song was written by English composer Ron Goodwin and performed by the King's singers.
The magic of today's technology! I've not even thought of this movie in maybe 35 years... went on a little nostalgia trip this eve and here I am. I can't believe I remember this song so vividly! Kinda getting me a bit choked up, to be honest. Ah! Growing up in the late 70s - early 80s... pretty cool time to be a kid! Thanks for posting this gem. 😁❤
Every year around Christmas this comes to mind for me. We used to check it out from our local library and it was hard to get because it was extremely popular. I personally love the Christ reference in the boys wounds...wounds of love. ❤️
@@carolarmitage2912 I forgot about this again! Thanks for reminding me... again! Haha 💕
@@skepticalsinik2412 Any time and Merry Christmas to you and yours!😍
@@carolarmitage2912 Thank you! Merry Christmas to you, too! I'm feeling it, despite all the negativity lately. I hope you are, too.
Very haunting remember watching this Christmas 1978 it did break my heart 💔
Amazing Vocals and lyrics....performed by the King's Singers 1971
My neighbour had the LP with the story and music on, I remember this song most of all.
You've found an excellent quality version of this song. I remember this song the most from the original cartoon. Very haunting, memorable and also a song with great meaning and morals. Well done to you for putting it on CZcams.
It made my day to find this! Have (like others here) thought of this song randomly but throughout three decades. I saw this on TV, and sang a mangled version with other kids ("Building a wall to protect yourself/Building a wall to protect our health!") while we built forts. Bless Oscar Wilde, Google, CZcams, and you for posting!
OMG. I had this LP when I was a kid. I have never forgotten this song; it stays with you forever... Thanx so much for posting.
Really? That is incrediable this had a vinyl release because to me it was just some music I heard on a special cartoon as a kid , but clearly the music was outstanding and unforgettable. Wonderful piece of art this is
Great sound quality. A lyric that will stay in the back of your mind forever thanks for posting it
Great great song love it
IMPOSSIBLE to get a copy of The Selfish Giant (1971) on DVD.
Mike WELSH DRAGON Bush No so...you can purchase direct from Pyramid Media (formerly Pyramid Films)www.pyramidmedia.com/homepage/search-by-title/humanities/selfish-giant-detail.html
It available on youtube
Rip it off You Tube and transfer it to DVD.
Beautiful ♥️
Great sound quality! Thanks!
Gr8 quality!! Always loved these RD animations since the seventies.
Brilliant!!!
wow fantastic
Donald Trump's theme song.
Idiot that has to politicize a Children's cartoon....
@@maninthewilderness5795 America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between
-Oscar Wilde
Well half of your country is responsible for the outcome.
@@seansmith3058 Oscar Wilde calling someone else a degenerate.....classic irony
@@seansmith3058 So where does this leave Britain...uh let me guess, one big no go zone ?
Where did you find such a good quality version of the song?
I vaguely remembered this as a boy ..thx for posting...ah tis tru tis tru...
Building a Wall
Do you have a good quality version of "Years Go Over", the other song from "The Selfish Giant"?
czcams.com/video/opeqalTWYVo/video.html
Beautiful.
Dear teachers ..you who are a great beacon of light from a lighthouse tower. Against the tossing seas.. A greater understanding of life goodness in life itself thank you .. you give me understanding and a nobler strength against the darkness of this world. I will not be blinded to good too. Right or wrong I am very thankful. Anything worthy like true hope faith love. It’s more frightening strangely the darkness cannot comprehend the light 💡 hateful.. cold hearted orb removes the colors from our sight.. 💡 red is grey yellow is white.. do we Really decide what is right .. or does the darkness just disillusion us ..from the beauty & freedom coming from the light.. 💡♾🔥🔑✅
Thank you very very much
6 people built a wall around their heart
how many watching in 2017
2019!!
2020 !!
When your neighbors' children are on your property so you demolish part of your house to build fortifications preventing them from further violating the NAP
Great quality...thx
I posted the full video on Demonoid a few times. Both in DVD form, DivX with restored sound, and the soundtrack itself in FLAC format.It should still be there. Send me a message if not.
please can someone help get the video 1st saw it 2 days before eldest daughter was born 25 yrs ago still love it
Did it work for Russia? That wall in Berlin was a Russian wall.
Works for Israel. Works for the Vatican. Works for your own home. Walls are essential. As are doors. You can choose to have the understanding of a pants shitting spoiled brat or you can actually use your brain. Walls aren't evil , nor good. They are useful. Same as locks on doors.
Verve?
@twiddlebug1 Would love to get my hands on this, but alas I don't have access to Demonoid. Drat.
You spelled Selfish wrong.
Perhaps the giant was seflish too.
The Shellfish Giant?
Thank you so much for posting this! This is such an incredible song :) I've listened to this song for hours on end, and it still never gets old.