Here's a little story I heard relating to this song. Back in the heyday of the IWW, when the union went on strike somewhere the bosses would hire scabs from another city and bring them in by train. Then a few Wobblies would get on the train too, they would gather up the scabs and explain to them how scabbing was a really stupid thing to do and how they were ultimately shooting themselves in the foot by helping the bosses. Usually most of the scabs would see the light and join the union while the hopeless cases would be kicked off the train at some small station. And when they finally reached the city where the strike was going on they all would march to join the local union folk, and all would sing this song. Hearing "Hold the Fort" would strike despair into the hearts of bosses, as they would know the scabs they had paid for were now with the union. Anyway this is what I heard.
This has alway been one of my favorite Union songs. its so upbeat, and its just got this energy to it that can pull me right out of the old "its gonna be barbarism isnt it?" funk
This was beautiful, and it helped me realize the importance of those who either organize workers, or serve their communities as social workers. It helped me understand the role these paths play in revitalizing hope in the face of overwhelming force- Capitalism, whether a boot on a neck, or the threat of death over your head, will do whatever it can to drain the hope from those under its control. For if the worker were to believe when they stepped off the line that they would not be alone, then they would walk whatever distance required to find their freedom. The scariest moment many can imagine is that first step off that line- that moment when they feel either the firm bridge to the future built by their comrades, or the gapping nothing they plunge into without the support of their brothers and sisters.... For those who work with the many that stand on this knife's edge, it is not enough to agitate, educate, and organize- for these alone are not enough. In IWW we talk about out AEIOs and U's with the U often standing for "Union Strong." This is to remind organizers and workers alike that its not enough to know the right words or shout the right slogans- it takes people being there in the breach, in the gap, to hold up our fellow workers- and rekindle the flame of hope we'll use to light the fires of the sun that will shine on a new, and better year.
Hey Jack, years-long fan here; have you ever thought of doing “Move on Over or We’ll Move on Over You”? it’s another song to the tune of John Brown’s Body, I had no idea it existed until recently and it’s a very powerful song- written by Len Chandler.
subscribed and liked! you should do piano/vocals of "Bankers and Bosses" here are the lyrics: 1. Banker and boss hate the workers who stand, Shoulder to shoulder in ev'ry land; Though in the conflict our martyrs may fall, Labor united will conquer all. Then hear the thunder of toiling masses, All creeds and colors, brain and brawn; United under the Socialist banner, Go marching forward to the dawn. 2. Not fear or fraud or a fever that fades, Wins for the workers "the barricades". Only a movement courageous and sane. Freedom and plenty and peace can gain. Then hear the thunder of toiling masses, All creeds and colors, brain and brawn; United under the Socialist banner, Go marching forward, then hear the dawn. it's to the tune of "Die Arbeiter von Wien" which is to the tune of "Red army is the strongest"
Attempt #2 of requesting “The Banner of Labor.” It’s an IWW version of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Link if anyone’s curious: ua-cam.com/video/Ic7cF7le8Ts/v-deo.htmlsi=DPI5jBFMQ71OQkRc
Hey Jack, I've been playing some of these songs myself for a while but since I'm not a piano genius like you I have to find or manually transcribe all the music I want. Since you don't seem very fond of piano sheets yourself (probably because it's an insult to your playing to have to defile your eyes with such a guide), I'd like it if your camera angle could be more clear about what notes you're playing? And have the overlay be a bit less thick? It makes it far easier to make sheets from your playing that way. Of course, it would be great if you could lay out the notes yourself, I'm sure your fancy-shmancy keyboard probably has some feature for that... probably, I wouldn't know since I only play on the real teeth.
The pianist's urge to end every song with the Internationale riff...
Can't complain, outside the entire song, its the best part
@@USSFFRU For real, it's just so good
Resist the urge to do the internationale riff (Impossible)
Here's a little story I heard relating to this song. Back in the heyday of the IWW, when the union went on strike somewhere the bosses would hire scabs from another city and bring them in by train. Then a few Wobblies would get on the train too, they would gather up the scabs and explain to them how scabbing was a really stupid thing to do and how they were ultimately shooting themselves in the foot by helping the bosses. Usually most of the scabs would see the light and join the union while the hopeless cases would be kicked off the train at some small station. And when they finally reached the city where the strike was going on they all would march to join the local union folk, and all would sing this song. Hearing "Hold the Fort" would strike despair into the hearts of bosses, as they would know the scabs they had paid for were now with the union. Anyway this is what I heard.
We need a workers concert, It would be the first and only concerts i’d 100% attend
JACK DROPPING YET ANOTHER BANGER WHILE I'M IN CLASS🔥
It's called "class struggle" for a reason.
oh my god jack let me ship you a proper recording setup your talent is amazing
Nicely done 💪
There's German lyrics to this melody as well, from 1921. We sing: "Brüder, seht die rote Fahne" 🚩
This has alway been one of my favorite Union songs.
its so upbeat, and its just got this energy to it that can pull me right out of the old "its gonna be barbarism isnt it?" funk
Every second the working class gets closer to victory! Never give in to opponents of labor!
Theworking class has survived a thousand years; another thousand more we will last!
This was beautiful, and it helped me realize the importance of those who either organize workers, or serve their communities as social workers. It helped me understand the role these paths play in revitalizing hope in the face of overwhelming force- Capitalism, whether a boot on a neck, or the threat of death over your head, will do whatever it can to drain the hope from those under its control. For if the worker were to believe when they stepped off the line that they would not be alone, then they would walk whatever distance required to find their freedom. The scariest moment many can imagine is that first step off that line- that moment when they feel either the firm bridge to the future built by their comrades, or the gapping nothing they plunge into without the support of their brothers and sisters.... For those who work with the many that stand on this knife's edge, it is not enough to agitate, educate, and organize- for these alone are not enough. In IWW we talk about out AEIOs and U's with the U often standing for "Union Strong." This is to remind organizers and workers alike that its not enough to know the right words or shout the right slogans- it takes people being there in the breach, in the gap, to hold up our fellow workers- and rekindle the flame of hope we'll use to light the fires of the sun that will shine on a new, and better year.
Never heard this song before. But this was an instant new favourite!
Victory isnt gonna come, Victory is gonna be claimed!
Union strong for sure! Hold the line, comrades! A better world is waiting.
Oh my god this was one of my favourites on your channel when I first started listening in 2020! Absolute banger, glad to see it redone!
Great and top-tier music. I hope to god you get more and more followers over the next while, my friend.
You should do Im Januar Um Mitternacht, an amazing song I’d love to hear your rendition of
Your voice and piano skill are really cool!!
your voice is beautiful
I don't know if it is just me, but in most of your videos I hear either the beginning or the end of the Internationale. Nah, I think it is just me.
Hey Jack, years-long fan here; have you ever thought of doing “Move on Over or We’ll Move on Over You”? it’s another song to the tune of John Brown’s Body, I had no idea it existed until recently and it’s a very powerful song- written by Len Chandler.
UNITE COMRADES!
subscribed and liked! you should do piano/vocals of "Bankers and Bosses" here are the lyrics:
1.
Banker and boss hate the workers who stand,
Shoulder to shoulder in ev'ry land;
Though in the conflict our martyrs may fall,
Labor united will conquer all.
Then hear the thunder of toiling masses,
All creeds and colors, brain and brawn;
United under the Socialist banner,
Go marching forward to the dawn.
2.
Not fear or fraud or a fever that fades,
Wins for the workers "the barricades".
Only a movement courageous and sane.
Freedom and plenty and peace can gain.
Then hear the thunder of toiling masses,
All creeds and colors, brain and brawn;
United under the Socialist banner,
Go marching forward, then hear the dawn.
it's to the tune of "Die Arbeiter von Wien" which is to the tune of "Red army is the strongest"
Could you please consider doing Bilećanka in the future? It's so hard to find good covers of it!
Please wonderful comrade could you do The World Turbed Upside Down?
I really think we need your version of Rossa Palestina.
can you please get a spotify going
Hey jack, do you think you can play the iww version of ta ra ra boom de ay? It starts with "I had a job once threshing wheat"
Do you think you could do the song «au deviant de la vie»? It's one of my favourites
Attempt #2 of requesting “The Banner of Labor.” It’s an IWW version of “The Star Spangled Banner.”
Link if anyone’s curious: ua-cam.com/video/Ic7cF7le8Ts/v-deo.htmlsi=DPI5jBFMQ71OQkRc
Hey Jack, I've been playing some of these songs myself for a while but since I'm not a piano genius like you I have to find or manually transcribe all the music I want. Since you don't seem very fond of piano sheets yourself (probably because it's an insult to your playing to have to defile your eyes with such a guide), I'd like it if your camera angle could be more clear about what notes you're playing? And have the overlay be a bit less thick? It makes it far easier to make sheets from your playing that way. Of course, it would be great if you could lay out the notes yourself, I'm sure your fancy-shmancy keyboard probably has some feature for that... probably, I wouldn't know since I only play on the real teeth.
Hey Jack, ever think about writing your own leftist music? We'd love to hear it.
whenever I play communist nations in hoi4 I play your music
Could you please play the russian song "ex dorogi"
Vocal version of l'internationale noire would be cool
Do Manifiesto by Victoria Jara
Close second to skibidi toilet song
Hey man, you should sing "Palestina" (You find it by searching "Rossa Palestina")
pls do The Rising of the Moon for the struggling palestine people against horror, fear and the imperialists✌🏻
My mind read the title as “Hold the Fart” wtf is wrong with me
Can you play long live free Ukraine