I Vow To Thee My Country - Ramin Karimloo
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- čas přidán 7. 11. 2020
- From the 2020 Festival of Remembrance at The Royal Albert Hall. Honored to be asked to take part and celebrate and honor those in the Military and Civilian Services. My debt of gratitude to those are endless. Thank you.
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RIP Queen Elizabeth II. I’m a Chinese immigrant in New Zealand, one of the Commonwealth realms, and I consider myself a staunch monarchist. When my parents grew up under communism, they told me that British Hong Kong was a refuge for people escaping from persecution and violent revolutions. I don’t care what the ‘anti colonialists’ say, but Her Majesty was a symbol of hope for me, and she’ll forever be my Queen. She served graciously for 70 years.
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What beautiful sentiments❤️
Same here. Growing up in British Hong Kong and moved to Australia. She was our Queen forever. Thankyou for your service Your Royal Highest Majesty. QE 2
In my country the British monarchy was/is the symbol of those who stood against Hitler and our liberation from Nazi tyranny. I know it is today the fashion to bash the British past but we should be brave enough to speak out for the possitive things the Brits gave the world. We own it to those who gave their today for freedom. Like the fight to abolish slavery and for sacrificing their empire to stop the Nazis and fascists. The Battle of Britain was more than a victory for one but for all of us. And be assured they could have made a deal with Hitler to safe the empire, he was willing to talk as he feared his Krieg Marine would not be able to defeat the Royal Navy.
The British people still won't like you 😂😂😂
This should be the UK's national anthem!
This Ramin Karimloo has a great voice!
It's on the national BBC channel... Every once a while, it is broadcasted on the sunday services. And yes, you can sing along to hymns as you go along on a Sunday even if you cannot go to church, or whatever. So... Songs of Praise is still on. I have this one in my bookmark...
This song make me think of her majesty, the queen. I will miss her so much. I still cant believe she’s no longer with us. ❤
I'm an American and this is one of the most patriotic songs I have ever heard. Beautifully preformed, beautiful voice.
He has an emotional undertone in his voice that sets him apart from other theatrical male singers. Beautiful!!
I vow to thee my country demands such emotion, it's a very heartfelt song.
Rule Britannia
Love his voice !!!
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So very true
Listening to this, mere hours after HM Queen Elizabeth II died, feels completely unreal..
Amen to that my brother..As ex officer SF met the great lady…She wills missed by millions both civil and military…Although this is an English song it resonates for us in Scotland where my boss died….
Grow up
@@sanktalucia4959 Again?
@@sanktalucia4959 unpatriotic idiot get a life clown….
@@josephlambe2796 I'm not even British
Ramin sings every song with so much feeling, what a great voice
I have heard this song so many times in my life, but it never sounded like this. Truly stunning.
It's the best version I've heard.
Andy McCullough its a British hymn
@@ruthkenyon1723 It was an excellent choice. Canadian or not, Ramin sings it with a passion that is deeply moving. I doubt Alfie Boe would be capable of projecting anything like as much emotion.
I really appreciate learning that Ramin has has had no formal training . That was my impression.
But wow, he is a LION!
Judith’s
@@ruthkenyon1723, Ramin has lived in England all his adult life, is married to an English woman and his sons were born and bred in England... oh, and he has the best voice.
When I heard the song I was like: Damn, that guy would make a good Phantom of the Opera. Googled the name and...well... 😅🙈 Some casting team seemed to have had the same thought
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Not only a good Phantom, but the best one.
He’s the Best Phantom! Totally love his voice
Listen to him sing 'til I hear you sing' from 'Love Never Dies'
I can hear this over and over. Magnificently sung. You can’t get better than this.
Absolutely amazing the way he sings it but you can get better and that's just dumb to think it can't be..Lols
If there was an audiance, you will have a standing ovation and a thunderous applause 😄
I was waiting for the major applause at the end 😅😅😅
Unfortunately all muzzled, "staying home", cowering behind the sofa, terrorised by state TV. What a disappointment to my grandfather's generation who fought for freedom.
@@portsmouth1781 if your grandfather fought then he put others safety before his own, he put his discomfort aside to help others - I can’t imagine he would whine about wearing a simple mask or staying at home to help others!
@@portsmouth1781 sir. Your grandfathers generation and the generation before, the one that fought in world war 1 went through the spanish flu. Another global pandemic. Many at the time considered wearing a mask a civic duty to their nation and their fellow countrymen as they knew that the safety of the lives of their fellow country men outweighed their comfort. Your grandfathers and your great grandfathers would be ashamed of your selfish actions.
@@obscureoccultist9158 No, they had a thing called "backbone" and "stiff upper lip". We don't all scare as easily as you.
I honestly think this should be the National Anthem of United kingdom
100%
I'm a retired American Army NCO who loves this song.
sung in a solid tenor, it's as inspirational as could be
I thought it was a fiver 😂
Not only is this song an oath but a dedication as a patriot to ones country. Stunning vocal artist that defines that love. He sings his heart out.
I so wish this had been sung at my Dad's funeral (World War II (Battle of the Bulge in Belgium Ardennes forest)... James Robert Fuller (Kansas farm boy turned Boeing/NASA engineer) loved this hymn and was born a few year after it was written. Love Mr. Karimloo's gorgeous, resonant voice, his interpretation, and the solemnity and joy with which he sings this beautiful hymn.
"I Vow to Thee, My Country" is a British patriotic hymn, created in 1921 when music by Gustav Holst had a poem by Sir Cecil Spring Rice set to it. The music originated as a wordless melody, which Holst later named "Thaxted", taken from the "Jupiter" movement of Holst's 1917 suite The Planets. So credit for the music goes to the British composer Gustav Holst. This was probably first performed in 1921 and became a common element at Armistice memorial ceremonies, especially after it was published as a hymn in 1926.
Holst adapted the music from a section of Jupiter from his suite The Planets to create a setting for the poem. The music was extended slightly to fit the final two lines of the first verse. At the request of the publisher Curwen, Holst made a version as a unison song with orchestra (Curwen also published Sir Hubert Parry's unison song with orchestra, "Jerusalem").
I am a Japanese fan of yours, and when I learned of your existence, I understood for the first time in my life what it means to be a good singer. I have never been so jealous of English people as I was when I discovered you.
I wish it were easier for us to go and listen to you sing live. I was very sad when your concert was cancelled after you came to Japan because of the Corona disaster. As a student, I am not able to travel freely between countries, but I would like to visit London someday.
If you ever make it to England please try and go to Strattford-Upon-Avon. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is where you will hear English spoken. Any play will do.
You can listen to some very high quality version of this song too. One of the most beautiful CD is done by a lovely Welsh lady called "Katherine Jenkins".... You can buy her CD.
Whereas I have this version that I love more bookmarked.... It's a little bit more folky... and it was covered in a local BBC drama.. which I thought was cute.
czcams.com/video/1attmFPd0VA/video.html It's very folky and I love it. I've not listened to such songs since school days...
couldn't believe it when I saw Ramin on my TV last night I'm so used to seeing performances over zoom now 🤣
In this darkness, thank you for bringing us the light and hope.
Reading this comment while listening made my cry and weap.
Thank you for bringing us the light and hope?? What light and hope we are all DOOMED and out countries of we don't wake up and smell the coffee and I'm absolutely serious..
**patriotism triggered** 😍😍😭😭
Also, HIS VOICE!!😱❤️❤️ Absolutely breathtaking!! Thank you, Ramin!!
We can't get PATRIOTIC about our country anymore we keep getting told by the WOKE LIBERALS that we should be as ashamed of it.And i absolutely agree what some guy replied to them on SOCIAL MEDIA he told them to go and *FXXK YOURSELF* we are PATRIOTIC of this great country and we are LOUD & PROUD of it.And if you don't like it then FXXK OFF and go and live in somewhere else preferably in ANTARCTICA or ,NORTH KOREA because we don't want your lot here if you hate it and i wholeheartedly agree with him 100%..😂
Lyrics
I vow to thee, my country
All earthly things above
Entire and whole and perfect
The service of my love
The love that asks no questions
The love that stands the test
That lays upon the alter
The dearest and the best
The love that never falters
The love that pays the price
The love that makes undaunted
The final sacrifice
And there's another country
I've heard of long ago
Most dear to them that love her
Most great to them that know
We may not count her armies
We may not see her King
Her fortress is a faithful heart
Her pride is suffering
And soul by soul and silently
Her shining bounds increase
And her ways are ways of gentleness
And all her paths are peace
The best voice I have ever heard,I have listened to you countless times, keep safe.
@Pride of Durham I have hearing difficulties and am very grateful to the poster for the lyrics-
Thank you for writing the lyrics.
Beautiful! Beautiful! Powerful Lyrics!!
I heard my country calling from far across the sea
Across the waste of waters she calls and calls to me
Her sword was girded at her side her helmet on her head
And lying all around her, the dying and the dead
I heard the noise of battle and the thunder of her guns
I haste to thee my country, a son among thy sons.
Final verse that was sadly never set to music.
His eyes even sing! When he jumps the octave on the final "peace," my goosebumps explode.
this song always breaks me. evem moreso after he passing of our great queen. 😢 beautifully and powerfully sang. well done sir
The Queen is dead, the pound is worthless, bit this hymn is beautiful. To all the young people in Britain. Make this your life's work. Vow to your country. We need you. Stand up. Together.
The "DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD" what line was that in?? was it the "WIZARD OF OZ" ?
The pound has never and never will be worthless
@@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13 Cry more the only witch around here is you
Hah an Iranian singing that! I love this song too as an Iranian .
What a beautiful rendition of this, one of the loveliest hymns I've ever heard. I do hope that it is sung at Her Majesty's funeral. I can't think of a hymn more appropriate, it's perfect for her. RIP Mam...
Absolutely beautiful. Sang with grace and dignity. Watch at least 10 times a day. Totally in awe of your amazing voice. Love you
You watch this ten times per day?
We saw him when he was in the lead role as Phantom of the Opera back in 2010 at Sir Albert hall. An absolutely amazing production.
Yes I have literally just watched phantom with him in lead part.
Beautiful voice and singer.
It was actually in 2011 at The Royal Albert Hall...I was there too, an unforgettable evening.
I always loved "I vow to thee, my country" but this is without a doubt the most beautiful rendition of it ever. Goosbumps allover my body.
should be the National Anthemn
I have never heard of this man. Beautiful voice.
Oh, you have so much to catch up on! Enjoy listening.😊
Lock up his phantom and les miserable performances.
Ramin's a god
Ramin Karimloo and the mistery of how I always get absolutely hooked to anything he sings...
beautiful song, beautiful rendition. Chills, literally chills when I listen
What can I say. It is now 2022, and we have so much sadness in this world of ours.
This is such an amazing recording. I had never heard of this gentleman before, but his rendition brought tears to my eyes.
Such a wonderful voice.
Thank You.
Oh Ramin, that was stunning, beautiful, emotional,sent chills through me, brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for uploading
beautiful voice. beautiful interpretation. bravo!
This is incredible!! Ramin is truly on of the most amazing singers ever and his rendition of this song is spectacular!
God and his angels worked overtime on those vocal chords!! Stunning 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Is that the same invisible mystical bearded sky wizard who will send you to HELL for you to BURN, SUFFER,CHOKE for ETERNITY 🔥.....But "GOD" still loves you even when he's TORTURING you to death so don't forget that so thank you "invisible man" 🤡
Beyond beautiful. What a voice. What a man. Those eyes.... ❤❤❤ Thank you.
Ramin is a global treasure. Chills and tears...
This is the most beautiful version I ever heard of this song!❤. He is phenomenal!
Who’s here after the passing of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth?
Me here in 25/01/2024
No not really and i don't really care but don't get me wrong i had a bit of respect for the QUEEN but the other ROYALS are just a bunch of useless money grabbing leeches.
*ABOLISH THE MONARCY* and take this HYMN as our new *NATIONAL ANTHEM* because that "GOD SAVE THE BLAH BLAH" is absolutely horrendously boring and way out of date so we'll take this as our new *NATIONAL ANTHEM* thank you very much
*ABOLISH THE MONARCY* 🏴
Ramin Karinloo will never cease to amaze me... I am utterly in love with that voice...
Never before has someone kept their vow to their country as faithfully and diligently as Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Greetings from South Africa one of her Commonwealth realms...
He was wonderful in the phantom, but how beautiful this is. Inspires loyalty.
May God bless our gracious Queen ,on the passing of her husband The Prince Phillip Duke of Edinburgh, not only the longest serving Consort in British history, but a highly decorated war hero ,Thank you for your service Sir to our Queen Country and Commonwealth 🌺🌺🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🌺🌺🌺
If only Gustav Holst could hear Ramin sing this.
His voice is so calming and elegant.
The red poppies are gorgeous, even if you don’t know what they symbol8ze
"And there's another country I heard of long ago..." that entire verse is beautiful. I long for that country, also, and for that king who we may not see.
RIP Queen Elizabeth. May you rest in the presence of the King who never dies, in the kingdom that will never end.
Hebrews 11:16
So beautiful inspiring and emotional 😢 your passion you put into everything you sing, gives me goosebumps, you did us proud, remembering the fallen soldier's, sailors, Airmen, Dr, Nurses, Emergency services, and civilians past and present who gave their lives for us. Bravo Ramin 👏 👏 👏 👏 Bravo
Ramin, the power of your voice with a matching full orchestra can reconstitute my soul. Not joking. Thank you!
Overwhelmed by the beauty of this song and Ramin Karimloo's exceptional voice
This is how I feel about our beautiful planet - I Love you Earth Mother xx
Yeah we humans are poisoning this planet and mother nature wouldn't be very happy about it i bet..
I still remember this being sung at Princess Diana's funeral. Very moving then and now. A beautiful rendition by Ramin!
its a hymn, it is sung in church
So very beautiful, Ramin. What a wonderful, patriotic song. Grateful thanks to all who serve, or have served. Here in the US we are going to be celebrating Veterans Day this Wednesday, the 11th.
In the UK, it is "celebrated" on both the 11th (Remembrance Day), and the closest Sunday to the 11th (Remembrance Sunday). On both these day, cannons will fire at 11am for a minute silence around the nation. This is coupled with poppies being worn by almost everyone, where the money donated from their sale goes to the Royal British Legion, supporting both those who have served, and the families of those currently serving.
dianne lavoie its a hymn
@@emilyrosecook1561 The Royal BrItish Legion supports far more
The Phantom singing I vow to Thee my country. WOW!
🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴 🥰 thank you Ramin and other singers and soldiers for this beautiful rendition of one of our most emotional and patriotic hymns. 😭 I only watched your Phantom of the Opera for the first time a few months ago and was blown away 😘 sorry Northern Ireland I couldn’t find your flag xx
I cant stop listening to this
Me neither
Me three ☺️
I've had this on Loop all night and my goodness, his voice is really stunning for this song!!!
His eyes are as much into the hymn as his voice is.
When I saw Les Mis on Broadway, in, I think, 2015?...Ramin was starring in it. I didn’t know who he was and it was the weekend so he was not appearing that particular afternoon. It was still remarkable but....this is what I missed? This man is over the top talented and I could, and probably will, watch this every damn day....❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻
I had never heard of this gentleman before I watched this. If I'm perfectly honest, my first thoughts were "who the hell is this singing this very British song?". And then I watched it. Well wow. And I most definitely agree with other comments. If there had been an audience, they would have been on their feet - as would I. Wonderful.
Same I just ran across him by accident but I'm happy I did what a stunning voice WOW😱
RIP...This beautiful rendition will always remind me of Her Majesty!!
One of the world's most beautiful voices! Ramin Karamloo is close to perfection!
The live telecast of Prince Philip's funeral led me here. Amazing, since I admire Ramin since watching POTO last year during the pandemic.
Sung like a Knight going into battle- fantastic.
This song made chapel bearable as a schoolboy. As a medieval fanatic suddenly singing about armies and fortresses really got my attention.
Those eyes. That voice. Love you Ramin. xx
That black hair, the beard, the voice, the handsome face…he’s got it all!
Thank you for a very moving rendition of this beautiful piece. My only regret is that you and your fellow performers did not have an audience to appreciate how wonderful you all were.
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An empty Royal Albert Hall made this even more moving,stunning.
Probably because of COVID
What a fab voice. Never knew this Holby City Doctor could sing
Oh he can sing. He has played Jean Valjean in Les Miserables on Broadway, the Phantom on West End with Sierra Boggess as Christine(maybe Broadway too) , He was Glen Vagonov from Anastasia on Broadway, I don’t remember who but he was in Chess on either Broadway or the West End, he did the off Broadway production of Secret Garden with Sierra Boggess, and he and Sierra originated the roles of Phantom and Christine in the Phantom sequel Love Never Dies on West End as well as other gigs. And he also has his own little Broadgrass(Broadway & Bluegrass) band he tours with as well as some albums and EPs. The man has some definite singing chops and it’s how he met his wife Mandy.
Oh gosh darn he can sing. Like no other.
@@kimtaylor762 he did chess in Japan but yes he’s a musical theatre legend
@@kimtaylor762 he was also Marius and enjolras in les mis on the west end and enjolras in the les mis 25th concert and he also played Raoul before the phantom on the west end and he was also in prince of broadway
@@kimtaylor762 ramin has never been the phantom on broadway he had sung the phantom quartet on broadway though
Amazing, had a throwback when i met Ramin almost 10 years ago, lovely guy, very down to earth. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🌹
Ramin is a fine performer and a powerful, beautiful voice. So glad we have today a singer like Ramin, and there are others. He has dignity and gives so much to the hymn.
Our queen sadly missed may she rest in peacefully
You can see how much he truly feels the lyrics. It’s mesmerizing.
He has that passion with every song he sings.
Asha Kennerly he's an actor
@@lsmith9249, with Ramin, it is more than simply acting.
@@hils9508 it is acting
@@lsmith9249 It’s actually called singing with expression. Acting is when one plays a character.
Veteran and remembering lost friends today. Thanks for your performance Ramin love your work!
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What an amazing voice and presence. Ramin Karimloo is truly exceptional. And to an empty V&A Hall. I had to explain to an American friend why everyone is wearing a flower during this period.
Absolutely breath taking. I've heard it sang many times but the emotion Ramin conveys is amazing.
Just love his voice. X
There are no words sufficient to express how wonderful this was. Bravo!
I knew this song under the name "Jupiter, From the Planets". Hearing it on the voice of Ramin, It makes it for cry and for remembering.
Yeah a British composer put words to it..
This has to put him in "National Treasure" class!
Canada has first dibs well second actually - UK gets him after that 🤣😂 what a voice what passion and soul 💕💕💕
Genius belongs to the world.
@@andreamcalister6043 Like all Great British finds, inventions and people. In the years ahead as the road gets tough, and times become bleak, as China and co continue to bully us and threaten, no matter where you are, who you are, if you hold freedom and democracy dear, sing this song. Gems like this got our greatest generation through their darkest hours, I'm certain this will serve us all well now.
@@ej3016, third actually; Iran, Italy, Canada and the UK, but he's more than enough for all of us.
This song sends chills through my entire body, and makes me feel so much more patriotic than normal.
its a hymn
Ok, I was so confident this was going to be good that I liked the video before it even loaded. I was not disappointed. Even as an American, I love this song and this was an AMAZING performance
Wow wow wow
Thanks for loading this! I could listen to your voice all day long and as an American I enjoyed the patriotic overtones even though this was a British event. It was also cool seeing the footage of the Royal Albert Hall.
Absolutely sublime. Thank you Ramin for the countless hours of joy you bring to so many. God Bless you and your precious family always. Marion.
His voice has so much soul . I love him
Brilliantly Performed. And when you really look at the lyrics then it could be a patriotic song for any country.
It should be England's national anthem, as it's about everybody not just the monarchy
So beautiful Ramin! Thank you xx lest we forget x
Wow Ramin what an absolutely awesome ,sterling performance in tribute to our love and respect for all those individuals,including the animals who gave their lives for us ..I will forever owe them all a great debt of gratitude God bless them all for their supreme sacrifice ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have been watching him in Holby City,and I never realised what a wonderful voice he had...beautiful!
Never knew heart surgeons could sing so well
😌 unless he was a singer first.
Omg why don't we see and hear more of this wonderful singer on TV etc . Amazing!
He is a Broadway star. Notably Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera
Absolutely beautiful and soul stirring.
Damn son, this was chilling
Ramin is an extremely talented man with a gift for reaching people as he ably shows with his beautiful and moving rendition of this song.
There are tears, what a beautiful rendition of this hymn which has been a favourite of mine for ever. Thank you Ramin.
Absolutely wonderful
I never get bored no matter how many times i hear it. Such emotion. Its beautiful
Beautiful, and powerful... My choral ensemble sang this at our concert two years ago on the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day.
What a powerful and masterful voice!
Wow. That's some voice!! 💗
So beautiful.. This reminds me of you singing Anthem from Chess❣
Bravo bravo aplausos para este homem. simplesmente maravilhoso bravo