GMCW sings to drown out protesters at Knoxville Pride

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  • čas přidán 18. 06. 2017
  • The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington raised their voices in song to drown out protesters at Knoxville Pride. On June 17, following their performance at the Pride festival, GMCW decided to stand up to the hate and gave an impromptu performance outside the Coliseum surrounding the protesters and singing.
    For more information about the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC, visit their website at GMCW.org.
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Komentáře • 322

  • @tomfinland9572
    @tomfinland9572 Před 7 lety +647

    Gorgeous singing ..... to drown out the irritating snakes

    • @emmarellda181
      @emmarellda181 Před 6 lety +39

      Don't insult the snakes :( snakes are actually pretty cute and are good little animals.

    • @Someinternetuser
      @Someinternetuser Před 3 lety +6

      @@emmarellda181 Yeah I like snakes

    • @lizzie1897
      @lizzie1897 Před 3 lety +1

      So hateful

  • @TravisLoneWolfWalsh
    @TravisLoneWolfWalsh Před 7 lety +469

    As a Christian man I'd stand and sing with these men because that's what Christ would want true Christians love not hate

    • @gameking8748
      @gameking8748 Před 6 lety +26

      Travis Walsh the bible thumpers in this protest do not truly understand the bible the Old Testament is the old laws old laws Jesus himself officiated a gay wedding he even promotes gays not to mention that the pope of the Catholic Church one that has been against gays has said that being gay is love and in gods eyes it is love as thats how he made you in his image!

    • @pupapple2242
      @pupapple2242 Před 5 lety +6

      Travis Walsh agreed

    • @user-ik7vm1kt6q
      @user-ik7vm1kt6q Před 5 lety +13

      Travis Walsh This is what Jesus Christ wants us all to think! Love! 🏳️‍🌈

    • @dummydootsie6186
      @dummydootsie6186 Před 5 lety +7

      gameking8748 when did Jesus officiate gay marriage?? I need to use this info XD

    • @aoifek9709
      @aoifek9709 Před 5 lety +4

      Jeebus Chroist when did Jesus officiate marriage?

  • @MentalMeles
    @MentalMeles Před 6 lety +198

    Choir: *cheering*
    Protester: YOU'RE ALL GOING TO HELL!
    Choir: *cheers louder*

  • @emethysthe
    @emethysthe Před 6 lety +258

    "You're all going to Hell!"
    "See ya there buddy!"

  • @alcarlberg8055
    @alcarlberg8055 Před 7 lety +420

    Excuse me, I'll just be watching this video for the next million years.

    • @avaobrien5212
      @avaobrien5212 Před 6 lety +10

      Allison Carlberg or 5 hundred 25 thousand 600 minutes

    • @jamesrobbins1243
      @jamesrobbins1243 Před rokem

      I come back to watch this every once in awhile when I really need it.

  • @kaitlyn.ferguson
    @kaitlyn.ferguson Před 6 lety +138

    i'm a christian and imo God was proud of them for standing up for themselves against hate. love thy neighbor :)

  • @darylfan
    @darylfan Před 7 lety +293

    There's nothing like drowning out hate with beautiful music! :-)

  • @lostboy1661
    @lostboy1661 Před 7 lety +115

    the phrase "we respond hate with love" never made more sense. *Beautiful!* 💕

  • @kylebastian9809
    @kylebastian9809 Před 7 lety +159

    Homosexuality is a right. Let's keep it that way. Thank you, brave men, for defending your civil rights.

  • @user-eg9wt3qx5f
    @user-eg9wt3qx5f Před 4 lety +8

    So we ain't finna talk about that _damn fine_ harmony

  • @JorgeGonzalez-bd4hr
    @JorgeGonzalez-bd4hr Před 7 lety +314

    Beautiful! God's children singing in harmony. I'm straight and I Love all of you... my brothers and sisters in the eyes of God... Our cousins in the center should dig a little deeper into their bible till they learn they should love thy neighbor... oh! By the way, I'm not even religious...

    • @punkkitty7670
      @punkkitty7670 Před 6 lety +17

      I don’t why I laughed at this.
      WELCOME TO THE NON RELIGIOUS CLUB

    • @xdarkblade9336
      @xdarkblade9336 Před 6 lety +5

      Thank you! Just... Thank you!

    • @reesetrevorrow2619
      @reesetrevorrow2619 Před 6 lety +4

      Kim Taehyung two non religious armys on a pride post! Ayeee

    • @howardjohnson8462
      @howardjohnson8462 Před 2 lety +3

      Sinners uniting against Jesus Christ. Why do the heathen rage, and the wicked imagine a vain thing? This will end in God's judgement. Praise God for truth.

  • @Chloe-qd5vx
    @Chloe-qd5vx Před 7 lety +248

    This made me cry so hard. Music is one of the most beautiful ways to combat hate. Although I am not religious, I believe this could have been a sign sent from God to stop the intolerance.

  • @amybaltz3
    @amybaltz3 Před 7 lety +79

    tears.. so many tears. Beautiful guys.

  • @johnychen8143
    @johnychen8143 Před 7 lety +225

    Beautiful! Respond to hatred with love. Make them hear you!!

  • @engie1032
    @engie1032 Před 7 lety +155

    This moved me to tears. I absolutely love what you all did there. When we stand strong, we can all bring hope to everyone and give companionship to those who need it. Music is a gift and it can take people to greater heights when we use it to stand up for what is right. Keep being awesome GMCWashiongton.

  • @dramaqueen5748
    @dramaqueen5748 Před 6 lety +39

    love is love

  • @rumblesofrevolution
    @rumblesofrevolution Před 5 lety +6

    every time i feel suicidal i watch this... so many have fought so young people like me can keep fighting!!! thank you

  • @xXxIMNOTANGELxXx
    @xXxIMNOTANGELxXx Před 6 lety +8

    I don't understand how can someone stand alone with his believes, proud, not doubting for a second when there are many many many people around him disagreeing. How can you not start doubting yourself?

  • @desiraepica4065
    @desiraepica4065 Před 7 lety +78

    One of the most beautiful things I've seen!!

  • @Ishidalover
    @Ishidalover Před 6 lety +61

    Lmao the dude waited for them to finish singing, then told them they're going to hell. You're only partially polite, my guy. Listen to these angels on earth!

  • @nebneb2313
    @nebneb2313 Před 6 lety +45

    This is fucking beautiful, the harmonies are on 👏🏼 point 👏🏼. The message is so beautiful they need to record this so I can download it and listen to it all the time.

  • @katef512
    @katef512 Před 6 lety +61

    U know that fuzzy feeling u get in the climax of ya fav song or watching that sneezing panda video for the 100th time? Well that's how I felt all through this message of love overcoming hate in the most beautiful way🙌❤️

  • @Oliver-cw1yh
    @Oliver-cw1yh Před 5 lety +8

    If hell is full of people like this then sign me up.

  • @jadeparks527
    @jadeparks527 Před 6 lety +26

    Yo this actually sounds great like hell yes

  • @bisontyson4397
    @bisontyson4397 Před 5 lety +13

    This was amazing, my partner and I were leaving pride after a few hours celebrating as this was happening. We only had a few protestors, less than ten so we weren’t worried but this was a beautiful thing. We cried as we walked by, it was so empowering.

  • @mixersunitedeverywhere8507
    @mixersunitedeverywhere8507 Před 6 lety +31

    This kind of stuff just puts a big ass smile on my face. I love this so much

    • @franklinchibueze888
      @franklinchibueze888 Před 4 lety

      Welcome to the broad road to hell fire, big ass, devil will enjoy ur rotten ass in hell.

    • @soop5467
      @soop5467 Před 3 lety +3

      @@franklinchibueze888 ~yes daddy devil~

  • @racheleliz2536
    @racheleliz2536 Před 5 lety +6

    I just realised that his sign says hell fire. XD now i have the song hell fire from Hunchback of Notre Dame stuck in my head. 🔥

  • @marieadams3720
    @marieadams3720 Před 6 lety +30

    Superb choir! We're queer and we're here!!!

  • @sunset8647
    @sunset8647 Před 7 lety +50

    Thank you all for this beautiful songs...it making me so happy see how love can bring everyone together 👏👏👏 👏
    Being LGBTQ doesn't hurt anyone. It's what made me confused why some religious are so against us. I think if they join us this world would be so much better😕
    If you watched this video,
    you're beautiful inside outside, just the way you are, don't change anything! We all in this fight for love together forever *figure🙅*❤💛💚💙💜💕🌈 #Many voice become one heart & One Love 👫👬👭
    @Love❤ Peace✌ Out🌈

    • @Crystalwolf78
      @Crystalwolf78 Před 6 lety +4

      Sadly there are things in the Bible people are misunderstanding things in the Bible like old words but if you do research the word homosexual, which considered a big no no mentioned there, was a word for a man who slept in many beds if you get the meaning.

    • @dustymaxwell8305
      @dustymaxwell8305 Před 6 lety +4

      Raintra Lov24 I think that some are just jealous that we are happy to be who we are.

  • @lazurinity125
    @lazurinity125 Před 3 lety +4

    i'm not gay nor religious, but this to me is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen and heard, God has made everyone in his own image, it doesn't matter if your gay or not, your still what God has envisioned you to be, and his only request for us while were on this earth is to be happy and do good

  • @paulinedraper980
    @paulinedraper980 Před 7 lety +22

    Love drowns out hatred and bigotry. This scene gives me hope. Bless them all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • @mtnofmolehills3781
    @mtnofmolehills3781 Před 5 lety +4

    Love will win, it's great to see such a heartwarming and harmless way of showing this! Shame on the comments calling the protesters names, only love can defeat the hate ❤

  • @Avbitten
    @Avbitten Před 6 lety +13

    how can you not smile at this?

  • @liselleangeliqueeverskroga6108

    This is the most profoundly touching video I have watched in a very long time. Thank you.

  • @famousactress
    @famousactress Před 7 lety +16

    All of you did an AMAZING job. I'm sorry protesters. I can't hear you over this angelic singing. Keep up the beautiful and don't let anyone stop you.

  • @hb688
    @hb688 Před 5 lety +4

    Best viseo on youtube😙❤❤❤

  • @keswickcaravan
    @keswickcaravan Před 4 lety +3

    "Let no man judge another"

  • @internetboy774
    @internetboy774 Před 6 lety +4

    RENT!!! I started singing along as soon the video started :)

  • @TingTongUK
    @TingTongUK Před 7 lety +13

    You guys are my heroes. Show the world how love should be!!!

  • @eastemerald1
    @eastemerald1 Před 7 lety +49

    Yes Preacher Adam, I remember being bullied in high school when they would surround me and happily sing showtunes. Horrific.

  • @aleciaross9051
    @aleciaross9051 Před 6 lety +48

    1. The bible was written by men, God did not take to paper and pen to write it
    2. The bible has been translated through 1,000's of languages and back by people with their own motives and views
    3. I''m not religious but if I was and when I was I would/did not believe that God hates anyone
    4. Love who you will why should it bother anyone?
    5. We are all just people who want to be cared for and loved
    6. I LOVE THIS
    7. Why can't we all stop pointing fingers and just accept the fact that EVERYONE is different and has their own point of view? The more hate we spread the worse it gets. I wish we could just throw away the labels and love each other's backgrounds and cultures. The world is such a diverse place we need to come together, stop the hate, accept our differences, and work with each other no matter what religion, ethnicity, or sexuality.

    • @davidmwayi8611
      @davidmwayi8611 Před 3 lety +2

      You are right. I think religion is just the envelope people use to ship their own person beliefs. Case inpoint women have been kept from leadership in the catholic church despite the fact that when Jesus first came back to life he appeared to and tasked women to spread the news also despite Jesus he chose to dine with and minister to common folk and social out casts yet some asshole with a 2 dollar bible thinks Jesus would approve of him shouting threats and insults at gay people. Doesnt matter how many time the bible commands you to love if you have hate in your heart you will find a reason to hate if thats who you are

  • @herosmartines7418
    @herosmartines7418 Před 7 lety +67

    This gave me shivers!!!

  • @whachoosay9226
    @whachoosay9226 Před 7 lety +64

    Truly amazing! The one thing that had me laughing was the man holding the sign. Basically he's holding a sign describing himself. If he knows what sin is, then everything on that sign was correct. Lol

  • @Delilah_Anne
    @Delilah_Anne Před 3 lety +1

    Whoever that lad in the skirt was, I LOVE the enthusiasm, really made my day lol

  • @crabapples2408
    @crabapples2408 Před 5 lety +2

    Can’t stop smiling

  • @SushiRaibow823
    @SushiRaibow823 Před 6 lety +2

    this is my favorite video on the internet

  • @paulinedraper980
    @paulinedraper980 Před 7 lety +14

    A choir of love surrounding bigotry ! love wins!! Moving and glorious !!

  • @rebeccabeebe1
    @rebeccabeebe1 Před 5 lety +12

    Amazing! Silent the hate with love! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 👭👬💛💚💙💜

  • @kyliegrace6465
    @kyliegrace6465 Před 7 lety +24

    I never cry because of videos, but that made me cry

  • @jmissle
    @jmissle Před 6 lety +5

    Was there last year for my first pride (there supporting friends) now look I’m all for first amendment rights and you can Street preach if you feel like it it...they could have said their peace and move on....but those preachers where there for hours and hours ruining a good and fun time....glad you drowned them out other wise I would have made that street preacher cry keep up the good work

  • @sedlercountryhumans3202

    love thy neighbor as thy self!

  • @Just_niaxx
    @Just_niaxx Před 4 lety +3

    I love the singing so much

  • @teenagemutantninjaturtlesr4664

    this made me so happy

  • @BrodyBearrr
    @BrodyBearrr Před 3 lety +5

    “And I could not put down my sword when justice was my right” beautiful. 🏳️‍🌈

  • @Erzlump
    @Erzlump Před 5 lety +6

    "And say to those who blame us for the way we chose to fight" - with singing. And you sang it perfectly! Let your voices be heard.

  • @adamhinojos5306
    @adamhinojos5306 Před 7 lety +11

    Love this so much

  • @jaybrookestone3119
    @jaybrookestone3119 Před 6 lety +3

    The GMC makes me want to cry
    I get so emotional kekskksksksk

  • @pancakex3420
    @pancakex3420 Před 5 lety +28

    As a Christian myself I just wanna smack this here:
    “Judge not, that ye be not judged.” Matt. 7
    Seems like that “preacher” missed that part and all the other parts where the Bible says to love everyone 🤔🤔

    • @braxtonmontgomery1668
      @braxtonmontgomery1668 Před rokem +1

      He meant don't judge with Hypocritcal, Pharisee like judgments-no humility-no understanding- place of God-no mercy. Jesus also said judge with righteous judgment. It's not judgment to tell about the judgement. Rightfully discriminating and judging evil as evil is not what he was referring to when he said not to judge

  • @taylors1974
    @taylors1974 Před 6 lety +10

    Love is Love. Now excuse me while I watch this again and again and ag- oops I broke the replay button.

  • @Crystalwolf78
    @Crystalwolf78 Před 6 lety +2

    My son's choir did that first song at a concert it was great this is even better lol

  • @adamwinstanley9280
    @adamwinstanley9280 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow! This is amazing! I used to be apart of this group. Congratulations on standing up to hate guys! Great job!

  • @punsandmusicals
    @punsandmusicals Před 6 lety +8

    There is no better song choice for the occasion 💜

  • @nyssarc146
    @nyssarc146 Před 6 lety +1

    I clicked this video without thinking so much but the moment I heaRD IT WAS SEASONS OF LOVE I WAS TAKEN

  • @arabia1980
    @arabia1980 Před 3 lety +2

    Love is Love

  • @dnd20-
    @dnd20- Před 3 lety +2

    Always the ones spewing hate that claim Jesus but the ones in the crowd are clearly demonstrating a better way of life.

  • @gahyeonlvr7501
    @gahyeonlvr7501 Před 6 lety +1

    I adore this. Beautiful singing used to drown out ignorant people spewing hate

  • @gingerkeller8187
    @gingerkeller8187 Před 7 lety +10

    so beautiful. this makes me cry every time! #howaboutlove

  • @zaraha6860
    @zaraha6860 Před 5 lety +1

    This makes me so happy

  • @rachellearthur4444
    @rachellearthur4444 Před 4 lety +2

    my gay lil Christian heart is v happy rn

  • @ma-dr5te
    @ma-dr5te Před 4 lety +1

    thank you

  • @itsalrightben.2487
    @itsalrightben.2487 Před 6 lety +3

    Perfect.

  • @plaguedoctormasque8089
    @plaguedoctormasque8089 Před 5 lety +1

    Beautiful. Music is my language.

  • @beetlebug4389
    @beetlebug4389 Před 6 lety +1

    I heard rent and now im dead this is perfect

  • @dymphnaguzman6312
    @dymphnaguzman6312 Před 5 lety +1

    As a bisexual woman I love all of humanity. I don't hate anyone . The problem lies in when we of the L,b,g,t,q, are miss understood @shuned. This is why I have an extra special place in my heart for all my L,b,g,t,q,brothers@sisters,peace everyone.🦄🦄

  • @tkmry158
    @tkmry158 Před 7 lety +15

    Man, I feel close to tears (choirs can do that to me) but this is even more beautiful.

  • @racheleliz2536
    @racheleliz2536 Před 6 lety

    God loves all no matter what.

  • @anapaulalimadasilva5939

    Esse é meu vídeo preferido na Internet.

  • @YoBoyRona
    @YoBoyRona Před 6 lety +3

    Beautiful

  • @christopherpease8998
    @christopherpease8998 Před 2 lety +1

    This was amazing 👏

  • @dezmartin3990
    @dezmartin3990 Před 6 lety +5

    This is so epic! Love the gay singers❤️
    LOVE WON 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

  • @m.a.l3995
    @m.a.l3995 Před 6 lety +26

    Amazing 😍 what a beautiful message 🏳️‍🌈❤️ and the singing was absolutely wonderful:) lots of love for these guys
    ( and I really hope the guy with poster will not burn in hell ... but he’s telling lies just sayin‘🤷🏻‍♀️)

  • @stephandurand8114
    @stephandurand8114 Před 7 lety +3

    amazing, si seulement nous français nous avions eu cette superbe idée lors des "manif pour tous"..

  • @doodles4433
    @doodles4433 Před 5 lety +3

    I love how they just turn up like they had a batman call or something and them just fucking surround him
    Just like
    “THE PUBLIC ARE CALLING BOYS”
    “LETS GO”
    “SURROUND HIM”

  • @Skydog287
    @Skydog287 Před 4 lety +1

    I love the one chorus dude at the beginning just taking a moment enjoying his food and taking in the carnage of love being dished out to that pro-hate guy, then after energizing up, joins in to amplify the carnage of love. I wish all counter-protests were like this! We need more love in this world.

  • @JoanieluvsChachi
    @JoanieluvsChachi Před 5 lety +2

    Just such a wonderful & beautiful singing voices United with each other to show the darkness the light will always shine through the Hate 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼😍

  • @lilypike1407
    @lilypike1407 Před 5 lety +8

    "You're all going to Hell!"
    Everyone: "WOO"

  • @catwrangler2
    @catwrangler2 Před rokem

    That one dude just eating his fries is such a mood 😂

  • @Afroman29
    @Afroman29 Před 3 lety +1

    The hate preacher's shrill howls were drowned out by love and understanding.

  • @OminousSirens
    @OminousSirens Před 6 lety +10

    I’m all for peaceful protest lol this was beautiful

  • @Cycnoches2012
    @Cycnoches2012 Před 6 lety

    they sound great!!

  • @Bowsequin
    @Bowsequin Před 6 lety +3

    sobbing like a baby, this is the most beautiful video I've ever watched. thank you to these brave, talented men you have inspired me to respond to hate with pure love because love will ALWAYS win.

  • @ashleyadams9782
    @ashleyadams9782 Před 5 lety +2

    Let’s be honest here
    Like really really honest
    Why would you even go protest against something that makes a lot of people happy? Your humility yourself. Your out number! You can’t save these people because there is not saving to do it’s not your job to save people. And don’t even start putting words into the Lords mouth. Never have I read anywhere that God HATES you because of being gay and certainly never read him say YOUR GOING TO BURN IN HELL! Let these people live their life the way they want too. It’s a happy life ❤️

  • @FLE22P
    @FLE22P Před 2 lety +1

    Perfection

  • @oaknuggens
    @oaknuggens Před 5 lety

    TWO OF MY FAV SONGS HOLY CRAP

  • @crazyladytracy
    @crazyladytracy Před 2 lety

    Amazing!!❤❤❤

  • @davidperry4013
    @davidperry4013 Před 6 lety +2

    Drowning hate with love makes me cry tears of joy.

  • @JEP1776AEP
    @JEP1776AEP Před 4 lety

    When love speaks hate can’t drown out a single word

  • @nitesatyr
    @nitesatyr Před 2 lety

    Wonderful! Happy PRIDE everyone!!!

  • @cinnabunz4940
    @cinnabunz4940 Před 6 lety

    I love how these people are fighting hate with love and music! I am straight but have many friends that are LGBTQ+ and I love seeing them fight hate with love.

  • @Thehubb1
    @Thehubb1 Před rokem

    Amazing!