Kentucky All State Choir - National Anthem - 2024

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  • čas přidán 6. 02. 2024
  • Every night of the All State Choir conference at about 11pm, everyone comes out to the balconies of the 18 story Hyatt hotel to sing the National Anthem
    ©2024 Ben Vivona
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Komentáře • 198

  • @AirWolf2600
    @AirWolf2600 Před 3 měsíci +351

    This is who should be singing at the Super Bowl

    • @dustindevinowen
      @dustindevinowen Před 3 měsíci +13

      I agree and that way it doesn’t sound crappy like it always does

    • @denmurray7940
      @denmurray7940 Před 3 měsíci +6

      I so agree with you

    • @thehordegaming
      @thehordegaming Před 3 měsíci +12

      Thank you! I was part of this

    • @lancealbers
      @lancealbers Před 3 měsíci +12

      I was apart of this as well it means so much!

    • @JacobBradley-qs7od
      @JacobBradley-qs7od Před 3 měsíci +6

      Proud to say I'm in the same class in one of the groups, two of my best friends in there singing rn they did amazing, wish I auditioned for all state, def will next year tho

  • @JKH079
    @JKH079 Před 3 měsíci +205

    Can we agree that everyone gets goosebumps watching this?

  • @amandabrumley4070
    @amandabrumley4070 Před 3 měsíci +133

    This is a tradition going all the way back to 1958 for the All-State Choirs of Kentucky. Each year the best Choral students in the State audition and are chosen. They gather in Louisville Ky every February for a performance at the
    Kentucky International Convention Center. All the participants stay at the Hyatt Regency downtown which was built in 1978. The tradition is to come out and stand outside your rooms and sing the National Anthem each night of the convention. I was blessed to have participated in this all 4 years in High School back in the 90's. It is truly amazing and the people who work and are visiting in the hotel stop and stand still to listen. I'm so thrilled to see the tradition is living on!!!

    • @8Ayelet
      @8Ayelet Před 3 měsíci +5

      How fabulous! ❤️😍🇺🇸

    • @jaysky2000
      @jaysky2000 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Thank you for sharing the background story! What a wonderful honor and tradition!

    • @scottkim8241
      @scottkim8241 Před měsícem +2

      What a good tradition!
      Thank you for sharing your story

    • @Mark-wd5zb
      @Mark-wd5zb Před měsícem

      CBS News covered this story two years ago (I was the one who pitched the story when I was a CBS employee) -- czcams.com/video/uVIy-GSewM4/video.html&pp=ygUuY2JzIG5ld3Mgam9obiBoYXJ0bWFuIGtlbnR1Y2t5IG5hdGlvbmFsIGFudGhlbQ%3D%3D

    • @gvv1mhh
      @gvv1mhh Před 26 dny

      Thank you for sharing. God bless America

  • @DeanEdmundson-bz4qw
    @DeanEdmundson-bz4qw Před 3 měsíci +68

    If this doesn't bring tears to your eyes somethings wrong. Brings hope to this crazy world. God bless those singers. Love it

    • @lieslcarter7882
      @lieslcarter7882 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I totally agree!

    • @jonathangunn2225
      @jonathangunn2225 Před 3 měsíci

      Amazing 🇺🇸

    • @AEM479
      @AEM479 Před 3 měsíci +1

      ❤🤍💙 Heart is full & tears are overflowing. It’s the most beautiful anthem especially when All Of America sings it together. ❤

  • @zoars1
    @zoars1 Před 2 měsíci +25

    I'm Welsh, and even i stood up!
    Brilliant

  • @marymcarthur6574
    @marymcarthur6574 Před 3 měsíci +87

    I cried...my dad and brothers served in the military...my brother Frank passed away from Agent Orange. American proud 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

    • @cyberelf8627
      @cyberelf8627 Před 3 měsíci +6

      I hate to say that sir, but that is wrong flag. This flag is right one🇺🇲. This one is Liberia flag🇱🇷.

    • @DaveyBoi544
      @DaveyBoi544 Před 2 měsíci +1

      😭 May he rest in peace

  • @d4TheViewer
    @d4TheViewer Před 3 měsíci +46

    We’re down on floor 3. This is my first year experiencing this in person, and this was so much more angelic than I ever imagined. Can’t wait to hear our concerts on Friday!

    • @Pahrump
      @Pahrump Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hey! Saw you down there- on the video from across the country.

    • @thehordegaming
      @thehordegaming Před 3 měsíci +2

      I was on floor 15!

    • @lancealbers
      @lancealbers Před 3 měsíci +3

      I was on the 16th floor

  • @zacbohannon9553
    @zacbohannon9553 Před 3 měsíci +26

    1:54-2:05 Brrrruuuuuh! I swear there's some unspoken competition to add more overtones or see who can get the highest note on this part every year. XD

  • @keatonsolomon777
    @keatonsolomon777 Před 3 měsíci +37

    I called the hotel and I knew it had to be soon. Turns out it was tonight.. Look forward to this every year.

  • @soluuution8721
    @soluuution8721 Před 3 měsíci +35

    I just randomly thought of the Kentucky All State Choir at midnight right now, and was curious if there was a 2024 version since it's the first week of February, because that's when they usually sing. I find it's a crazy coincidence that it happened just an hour ago!
    I look forward to the singing every year. What an absolutely beautiful performance.

  • @mountainman5173
    @mountainman5173 Před 27 dny +4

    no matter how many times I see this, it never gets old.

  • @aperson6964
    @aperson6964 Před 3 měsíci +15

    That high note at free was amazing

  • @herr_crustovsky
    @herr_crustovsky Před 3 měsíci +20

    Glory to the Greatest Nation in the world! God bless the U.S.A! 🇺🇸

  • @user-hr5bw5rj9j
    @user-hr5bw5rj9j Před 3 měsíci +21

    I was introduced to this beautiful spectacle years ago, and every year if I don't get it from someone else, I'll pull it up and post it. These kids NEVER cease to amaze me with the beauty and love in which they sing The Star Spangled Banner, another year, Thank you all

  • @Lolaaa47
    @Lolaaa47 Před 3 měsíci +13

    I’m the girl in the gray on floor 8 with two other girls. What a clutch video, you’ve got the best view to see all the floors 🫡

    • @thehordegaming
      @thehordegaming Před 3 měsíci +3

      Yoooo I was on the 15th floor the view was gorgeous

  • @stephaniec3759
    @stephaniec3759 Před 3 měsíci +32

    This is the America I grew up in. I pray to God we can get this back soon. ❤

  • @lajeteefan
    @lajeteefan Před 3 měsíci +11

    With the acoustics inside the large hotel space and singing on each floor, it sounds just like it would if they were in a large cathedral. Very angelic. Nicely done! This was featured on NBC Nightly News, Feb. 24th. Francis Scott Key would have been proud!

    • @frederickglass1583
      @frederickglass1583 Před 29 dny

      Cathedral? This is Lady Liberty's personal choir of Angels sent by God....

  • @IzzyManDude
    @IzzyManDude Před 4 dny

    This choir never ceases to amaze me, and make me tear up with how angelic it is. It just so happens that I'm watching this on Memorial Day 2024. It was never my intention today to so, but I am glad I did.

  • @deenac.5362
    @deenac.5362 Před 3 měsíci +20

    LOVE THIS every year!!!

  • @debdeb3996
    @debdeb3996 Před 3 měsíci +4

    This is the most beautiful version of our National Anthem I have ever heard. God Bless America 🇺🇸

  • @alexbrosio8065
    @alexbrosio8065 Před 3 měsíci +9

    Wow this was so beautiful. So proud of these young American patriots. Gave me a little bit more faith in the up and coming generations. Thank God for this country which has given me so much. May God Bless America in the turbulent times ahead. Stay strong and keep the faith. Remain steadfast in your values, love thy neighbor, show kindness and compassion to your fellow citizens. Resist the reset.

  • @teacakes_
    @teacakes_ Před 3 měsíci +10

    i was a part of that!!! :3 everyone did so well i love you choir friends

    • @yaboichris1247
      @yaboichris1247 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Hello fellow all state singer

    • @teacakes_
      @teacakes_ Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@yaboichris1247 heyyyy!!

    • @lieslcarter7882
      @lieslcarter7882 Před 3 měsíci

      You guys are amazing! I remember being in choir in high school. It's a thrill to be part of that "big" noise. It was a tradition at our annual Christmas show for the alma mater to come up and join the choir in singing Handel's Messiah every year. That, too, was very powerful and overwhelming. One never forgets their part either.

  • @elrekplaysgames4701
    @elrekplaysgames4701 Před 3 měsíci +10

    it seems i have come to expect this all state choir conference and to hear how majestic you all sound each yeaar, and listen in joy with a tear in my eye to this great Anthem

  • @bradyerickson1323
    @bradyerickson1323 Před 22 dny +1

    The high note on “free” is nailed every year and gives me goosebumps

  • @Unreal669
    @Unreal669 Před 3 měsíci +5

    I’ve been a professional musician my entire life. My daughter has performed this at the Oakland a’s games. I’m tired of all these people putting their own version while bending notes and making it their own. This song is not about them it’s about our country! I love this and yes let’s invite them to the Super Bowl!

  • @morgandragicevich6880
    @morgandragicevich6880 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I absolutely love this song 🥲🥲 it reminds me of my sister who passed away last May rip Taylor I will always love you 😢

  • @BriarHood
    @BriarHood Před 3 měsíci +3

    Absolute legends! KEEP IT UP, KY!
    Thank you to everyone that participated in this!

  • @Jerseysson27
    @Jerseysson27 Před 24 dny

    O....m....g! I have seen video of this choir doing this tradition, and I have never heard of version of The Star-Spangled banner this more intense and more prouder in my life! Whoever hit those higher notes, I was amazed! That sent shivers down my spine absolutely 1 billion percent, well done Young people!

  • @cherowyn2981
    @cherowyn2981 Před měsícem +2

    America! Dont give up! Fight for our freedoms!....Again! Together!

  • @DonB.-Mulefivefive
    @DonB.-Mulefivefive Před hodinou

    and
    we're still here.

  • @kennethpetty8351
    @kennethpetty8351 Před 3 měsíci +4

    What a great singing group!! Proud to be a Kentuckian by choice!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @lizdrouin1104
    @lizdrouin1104 Před 3 měsíci +3

    So often our young people get a " bumb rap" by society.....these kids deserve the highest of praises for a magnificent performance of our national anthem.....at a time when our nation needs hearing it so much. BRAVO ❤

  • @khigh1
    @khigh1 Před 25 dny

    As long as there are those of us still willing to sing it, we will stay strong 🇺🇸

  • @alicemeador7166
    @alicemeador7166 Před 28 dny

    This was always a highlight at the KMEA Convention each year that I attended until retirement in 2004.

  • @dominionsilas2227
    @dominionsilas2227 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I come to this channel every year for this. Beautiful ethereal sound ❤

  • @cattrax99
    @cattrax99 Před měsícem +2

    Every year I look forward to hearing this. I really dislike how at most sporting events the singer always has to make the National Anthem "their own" by changing it up. These young people never fail to make me tear up singing the anthem the way it should be sung. I would love to experience this yearly tradition in person some day.

  • @armorboy24
    @armorboy24 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I dont cry but god dam that was so pure and beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @davidhunt6508
    @davidhunt6508 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I've said it before, and I'll say it again, someone needs to do a professional audio recording of this, with super high end microphones placed expertly throughout this area; like suspended in the open area. That would be so fun to hear.

  • @frederickglass1583
    @frederickglass1583 Před 29 dny

    This.....
    THIS is why us Americans will proudly lay down our lives to protect our country.
    Like a choir of angels petsonally sent by God himself.

  • @taurushere6380
    @taurushere6380 Před 3 měsíci +5

    OMG I MISSED THIS TRADITION!! EVERYONE DID SO WELL

  • @robbieelkins2301
    @robbieelkins2301 Před 9 dny

    There is a famous quote that goes something like this. It is always darkest before the dawn. Well I’ll just be damned, it looks like the old red, white and blue’s seeing the sun for the first time in a long time.

  • @toddjohnston5504
    @toddjohnston5504 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Beautiful, thanks to you all for sharing this with us, God Bless America!

  • @lieslcarter7882
    @lieslcarter7882 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I can't quit crying now. That was the most amazingly stunning rendition of this song I've ever heard. Great job you guys. Show 'em how it's done!

  • @katiewilliams5643
    @katiewilliams5643 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is beautiful I’m a proud daughter of a retired United States Army national guard veteran this makes me cry it’s beautiful this is how the America should sing the national anthem so proud

  • @LakelandMusic
    @LakelandMusic Před 20 dny

    as a non american. i had goosebumps and tears in my eyes. thats so beautiful. thank you usa

  • @boxbee
    @boxbee Před 7 dny

    I remember exactly where I stood when we did this. I’m gonna miss KMEA now that I’m graduating

  • @1Snovy
    @1Snovy Před 3 měsíci +2

    I needed that good cry! So touching....

  • @cyberelf8627
    @cyberelf8627 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thanks for singing annually. God bless America.

  • @katiewilliams5643
    @katiewilliams5643 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is beautiful it puts tears to my eyes absolutely outstanding great job Kentucky makes me proud to be an American.

  • @AverageYTer
    @AverageYTer Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you for not trying to “fancy” the anthem any. I appreciate it being sang the way it was meant to be.
    The Anthem represents so much more to me than you kids might realize. I hope you all understand the weight of this opportunity and know that it was done so beautifully that people have cried tears of love listening to it.

  • @user-uv3ii1vr2g
    @user-uv3ii1vr2g Před měsícem

    still goosebumps...thank you

  • @chloemcfarland1980
    @chloemcfarland1980 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I found me there!! I videoed it on my phone but the video wasn't very good and I was very happy that I could find a good version of it!!

  • @kawaiigirl1482
    @kawaiigirl1482 Před 3 měsíci +2

    You know, I wondered for years why for centuries people have fighted, tried to enter, and protect America. I wondered how people could love it so much. I thought America was just like any other nation and wondered why my grandfather would tell me “you were so lucky to be born here”. Now I finally understand. America excepts everyone. No matter their gender, race, religion, background, or sexuality. It’s like everyone in this hotel singing this anthem. It’s not just one person or specific type of people, it’s everyone. Anyone who wants to can sing it, anyone who wants to can be a part of it, they just have to know the words. That is why America is worth protecting, worth fighting for. I know this sounds lame, but I don’t care. I love my country and am proud to be apart of it.

    • @lieslcarter7882
      @lieslcarter7882 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Not lame at all. 🩷

    • @8Ayelet
      @8Ayelet Před 3 měsíci +1

      Welcome! We're glad you are here ❤️🇺🇸

  • @joecapobianco647
    @joecapobianco647 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I can hear this 1000 times and I will get emotional 1000 times. The only thing that disappointed me was seeing virtually no one with hand over heart, it may be a small detail but it was noticeable.

  • @jenniferrabe4972
    @jenniferrabe4972 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Amazing !!

  • @btjensen518
    @btjensen518 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Love watching these videos. It let's me know america still exists. Keep up thr good work.

  • @TheLouisXXI
    @TheLouisXXI Před 9 dny

    Canadian here, but this so beautiful.

  • @danpreston4218
    @danpreston4218 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Outstanding! Gave me chills.

  • @cet262
    @cet262 Před 3 měsíci +1

    always make sure to follow up on this choir every year for the anthem. I've been following this since 2016.

  • @KTalley-un6jn
    @KTalley-un6jn Před 3 měsíci +1

    A few of my friends made high school All-State this year, they sound absolutely amazing.

  • @gallehfivestreet5503
    @gallehfivestreet5503 Před 3 měsíci +1

    We are from Borneo Malaysia, support u guys ❤

  • @thehordegaming
    @thehordegaming Před 3 měsíci +4

    I WAS HERE YOOOO THIS HAPPENED JUST NOW

  • @dscosta2016
    @dscosta2016 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Fantastic job 😮❤y’all

  • @lutherrackley9481
    @lutherrackley9481 Před měsícem

    Every time I see this I cry I'm so proud to live in a free country and have amazing voices singing it God bless America

  • @angiegennaro4536
    @angiegennaro4536 Před 3 měsíci +1

    With all the chaos and negativity I see around me daily, this gives me hope for the future! Beautiful! ❤️

  • @yaboichris1247
    @yaboichris1247 Před 3 měsíci +2

    9th floor. Was here for this, its kinda blurry, but im the dude in the grey recording

  • @kenmiller5090
    @kenmiller5090 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Chills!!!! This is the greatest country on the planet!

  • @williamboynton7404
    @williamboynton7404 Před 2 měsíci +1

    needs to be played at every major sporting event

  • @ellasings2145
    @ellasings2145 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I was on the fourth floor. I loved this so much!! All state is the best 💗

  • @lolhi2447
    @lolhi2447 Před 2 měsíci

    I was studying for an exam, and this popped up; I think this is the best video I have seen in a very long time. Thank you for making my day a little bit better. God Bless America!!🦅

  • @samuelreedministry3263
    @samuelreedministry3263 Před 3 měsíci +1

    It was such an honor to be there to sing it

  • @marygossett4547
    @marygossett4547 Před měsícem

    So beautiful.

  • @jimreilly917
    @jimreilly917 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Better rendition than any of the Hollyweird singers vocal gymnastics. The way it should be.🦅🇺🇸

  • @derrickw5204
    @derrickw5204 Před 3 měsíci +2

    They should be singing the National Anthem on Cincinnati Reds Opening Day this year .

  • @Godkey1
    @Godkey1 Před 2 měsíci

    What a beautiful choir rendition of the US national anthem! Gives me goosbumps! And I'm not even American but a Belgium European citizen.

  • @ThinkGenius
    @ThinkGenius Před 3 měsíci +3

    God bless the USA, the greatest nation in the world! ❤🇺🇸

  • @pelphrey
    @pelphrey Před 3 měsíci +4

    This is amazing!!!!

  • @RetroSam89
    @RetroSam89 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Hell I'm British and this makes me feel patriotic lol

    • @RoadWarden
      @RoadWarden Před 2 měsíci +1

      Interesting given that the song came into being because one of your admirals broke off what was meant to be an agreed upon negotiation, imprisoned the American sent to negotiate, and shelled the fort for an entire night with the goal being to take out our flag in an effort to break the forts defenders.

    • @RetroSam89
      @RetroSam89 Před měsícem +1

      @@RoadWarden yeah... we've been absolute bastards in the history books. Not that our history lessons like to highlight that lol

  • @earlesshealer3842
    @earlesshealer3842 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I’ve been waiting for this video for so long

  • @patricktamber6149
    @patricktamber6149 Před 2 měsíci

    This needs to be Played ALL OVER U-TUBE BY EVERYONE!!!!

  • @flyoverkid55
    @flyoverkid55 Před měsícem

    As always, another moving rendition of our National Anthem. Thank you, Ben, for bringing us this, may the tradition continue into eternity.

  • @gerrigerber8481
    @gerrigerber8481 Před 2 měsíci

    God bless America! We need everyone's blessings right now. ❤

  • @jasonbrubaker296
    @jasonbrubaker296 Před 3 měsíci

    That's the most beautiful version I have ever heard. It made me cry and feel such so much pride. U.S.A.! U.S.A.! U.S.A.!

  • @eddiexoc8430
    @eddiexoc8430 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Incredible

  • @andeechristian9436
    @andeechristian9436 Před 22 dny

    Makes me cry everytime I watch this

  • @BudFox559
    @BudFox559 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you, That was beautiful. You give us all hope. While America is under attack from the extreme left

  • @SlappleBattles
    @SlappleBattles Před 12 dny

    THEY DID IT AGAIN GUYS, THEY DIS IT AGAIN!!!!

  • @user-sx1ry8wh1m
    @user-sx1ry8wh1m Před 28 dny

    毎年この動画を楽しみに待っていました。

  • @FaustHouse
    @FaustHouse Před měsícem

    When is the next one? This is beautiful and amazing.

  • @SewLiv50
    @SewLiv50 Před 2 měsíci

    If you would stop, that was beautiful well done you !

  • @spartacus7159
    @spartacus7159 Před měsícem

    gotta say 2019 choir still holds the title

  • @TDS231
    @TDS231 Před 3 měsíci +1

    God Bless America!

  • @1digdog
    @1digdog Před 3 měsíci +1

    I’d totally love to know when it is just so I could stand in the lobby and pay my respects.

  • @TBNTX
    @TBNTX Před měsícem

    This ought to be televised every time.

  • @floridapmi
    @floridapmi Před 3 měsíci

    This has made it on my bucket list.

  • @winderofcoils
    @winderofcoils Před 2 měsíci

    This year's rendition has a lot of energy.

  • @Dan24943
    @Dan24943 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Why have I not booked a room in that hotel, yet?

  • @leahpyykkonen1645
    @leahpyykkonen1645 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you it was beautifully done.

  • @ravenandthestranger
    @ravenandthestranger Před 2 měsíci

    I cry every time I hear one of these.

  • @katiewilliams5643
    @katiewilliams5643 Před 3 měsíci +1

    What hotel is this at in Kentucky I definitely wanna go next year or the year after this is incredible amazing heart ❤️ touching proud to be an American absolutely beautiful