Star Spangled Banner (National Anthem) - Barbershop Choir - Trudbol A Cappella

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  • Star Spangled Banner (USA anthem) - One Man Choir A Cappella
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    --- Lyrics
    Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
    What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
    Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
    O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
    And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
    Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
    Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
    O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
    -- About this song
    "The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States of America. The lyrics come from "Defence of Fort McHenry", a poem written in 1814 by the lawyer and amateur poet, Francis Scott Key, after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British Royal Navy ships in Chesapeake Bay during the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812.

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  • @conn0rized292
    @conn0rized292 8 років тому +243

    I think I want to sleep on a bed made out of this guy's voice. :D

  • @thegoodgordy
    @thegoodgordy 12 років тому +25

    My favourite versions of the Star Spangled Banner are ones where the singer doesn't try to do anything super showy and fancy. In that regard, this is an awesome rendition; love it.

  • @rayvenX2011
    @rayvenX2011 12 років тому +16

    I am a Veteran of the United States Army. I have heard many renditions of The Star Spangled Banner. But today, for the first time in a long time, I have truly been blown away. Well done Sir.

  • @TheTrainChasingPoet1999
    @TheTrainChasingPoet1999 5 років тому +33

    You French have done so much for us Americans. You helped us win our independence, you gave us the Statue of Liberty, You gave us airplanes to jump start our air force, and now this. Beautiful. I am happy to acknowledge you French as brother and sister figures.

    • @CatManalt2
      @CatManalt2 4 місяці тому +1

      Oh my gosh…is that you, Noah? THE Noah?

    • @EdwardAndriessen
      @EdwardAndriessen Місяць тому +1

      And then when our 'king' asked for help George Washington denied helping us

    • @ToyMasterGames
      @ToyMasterGames Місяць тому

      If it weren't for France and Spain, this beautiful nation would not exist and many nations would have collapsed.

  • @zackfountain7024
    @zackfountain7024 8 років тому +134

    I'm not even American and I want to cry.

    • @elijahdiaz2897
      @elijahdiaz2897 5 років тому +4

      Zack Fountain please don’t

    • @Harlem55
      @Harlem55 3 роки тому

      That must make you sexican lol.

    • @rural8438
      @rural8438 2 роки тому

      @@Harlem55 Or Canadian? Or perhaps ANYWHERE else in the world?

    • @Harlem55
      @Harlem55 2 роки тому

      @@rural8438 Canadians aren't that romantic, lol plus they speak English way too often. Rather, there's nothing fresher than a French bilingual that proceeds to whisper French obscenities in your ear while making love. Even french porn has a certain quality once you learn the language or have it translated.

    • @rural8438
      @rural8438 2 роки тому

      @@Harlem55 well ok

  • @captainwafflez3630
    @captainwafflez3630 5 років тому +59

    1:12 and this is the point in a traditional SSAATTBB where us boys just sit back and let the women belt out as many octaves higher as they like

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому +34

    This particular project took me around 20 hours to make, from learning and practicing the parts, to recording audio and shooting the video, mixing / mastering audio, editing video, rendering a few times, eventually publishing on UA-cam, then releasing the song on iTunes. Yeah, all that for less than 2 minutes of music. But don't be fooled, making a cappella music on your own requires dedication. :)

    • @teehughey
      @teehughey Рік тому

      Thank you for the time and dedication to the music. Best version of this song ever!

    • @thaddeusganster1295
      @thaddeusganster1295 Місяць тому

      Amazing Job Julien Neel I'm really impressed

  • @Derby12hat
    @Derby12hat 11 років тому +11

    As a Vietnam war veteran who is proud of my service and mindful of our losses as I remember those who were friends, I am equally proud of this version! Sincerest thanks for the ingenuity and the excellent voices God gave to all in your talented group!

  • @PhinfanUK
    @PhinfanUK 9 років тому +31

    Roger Goodell? You listening? Hire this guy to do the Superbowl. Every year.

  • @aidenfurry471
    @aidenfurry471 4 роки тому +4

    a little bit of history:
    during the War of 1812 there was a negotiation for the release of prisoners on both sides the U.S. sent Francis Scott Key(the author of the star spangled banner) after the negotiation was concluded the British Admiral told him that it would simply be a formality as after that night the U.S. would not exist anymore (it would be British colonies again) when key asked what he meant the Admiral told him that they had made an ultimatum(said ultimatum was that if Fort Henry surrendered that would be the entire U.S.'s surrender) and directed him to look at the horizon where he saw hundreds of tiny dots, the admiral stated that that was the entire British war fleet and that he had directed them to fire on Fort Henry, but he had given them a way out, all they had to do was lower the flag that was flying over the rampart, hours of bombardment went by and the flag was still there so the Admiral said to key something along the lines of "your people are mad" and "they can't win" to which Key responded with a quote from George Washington "the thing that sets the American Christian apart from any other in the world is that he will die on his feet before he ever lives on his knees" the Admiral also stated that their reconnaissance suggested that the flagpole had been hit directly multiple times, and yet the flag was still flying, throughout all of this key was relaying the events to the prisoners below decks and all they could ask was if the flag was still there, the Admiral directed his forces to target the flag and take it down, eventually the bombardment ended and the flag was still there, at a crooked angle but still very much flying over the fort, so key went ashore and asked what had happened, the men there told him that early on the flag had been hit and had fallen over but some of the men knowing what that meant ran over and held it in the air and when they died others took their places, key later remarked that "what held that flag at that odd angle was the bodies of patriots"

  • @GalaxyGal-
    @GalaxyGal- 9 років тому +132

    Makes me proud to be an American. Thanks, Julien.

    • @GalaxyGal-
      @GalaxyGal- 9 років тому +1

      KapeDude Damn nazism and their rashness and hatred. Deo Vindice! Long live Dixie! God save the south! May God not let us repeat history by the abomination called slavery!

    • @jackfinlander3359
      @jackfinlander3359 9 років тому +1

      Suomen isänmaa ikuisesti !
      Kind of ironic your proud to be American, yet have a confederate battle flag as your picture...

    • @GalaxyGal-
      @GalaxyGal- 9 років тому +1

      jack lind Have you ever heard of the south?

    • @ShaulLeket-Mor
      @ShaulLeket-Mor 9 років тому +4

      +KyleBuschPackFan I heard of the confederacy. They left the union to support slavery. They are treasonous and the reason for their creation is slavery. Don't tell me, you learned that the war during 1861 was called the "War of Northern Aggression" and that the confederacy is about "personal rights." Well, I will tell you that the confederacy was exactly formed for slavery. "Our new Government is founded upon exactly the opposite ideas; its foundations are laid, its cornerstone rests, upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery, subordination to the superior race, is his natural and normal condition"-Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens There you go. Yes, I heard of the South. Has the South heard of progress?

    • @GalaxyGal-
      @GalaxyGal- 9 років тому +1

      TheLordPresident No nation is sinless.

  • @tyfarrow2160
    @tyfarrow2160 4 роки тому +6

    Why would anyone dislike this video is beyond me. I dream to be able to do this one day! You are an inspiration!

    • @JulienNeel
      @JulienNeel  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks for your kind comment man, I appreciate it. If you need tips, feel free to email me. Stay safe

  • @harryboyd9902
    @harryboyd9902 7 років тому +44

    God bless America

  • @KallieSimchaArt
    @KallieSimchaArt 11 років тому +17

    The 13th time I've listened to this.... I still get teary-eyed.

  • @eljordinio7647
    @eljordinio7647 4 роки тому +5

    Best rendition of this song I've heard. I'm not American myself but considering the us is my favorite place in the world I can't help feeling patriotic

    • @colincharmley1387
      @colincharmley1387 4 роки тому +1

      Nice, you should consider coming to the us unless you are already in the us

    • @eljordinio7647
      @eljordinio7647 3 місяці тому

      ​@@colincharmley1387I've been to visit

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Delighted you enjoy my work and that you catch all these details. Thanks for all your kind words, I hope you'll be sharing my video, come July 4th! ;)

  • @rikspanks4074
    @rikspanks4074 8 років тому +15

    I had to stand up, put my hand on my heart, and sing along with this

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    My pleasure! Thanks for sharing my video with friends! :)

  • @cyrus4312
    @cyrus4312 7 років тому +76

    God bless America.

  • @sonyahannah
    @sonyahannah 12 років тому

    This is one "Yank" fan who is moved to tears by your rendition of our national anthem. Well done!

  • @geraldarcuri9307
    @geraldarcuri9307 4 роки тому +6

    Can't we get this Frenchman to sing at Super Bowl halftimes instead of the bone-headed Americans who can't even remember the lyrics to the Star-Spangled Banner? I've rarely heard it better performed than Julien does it in this fantastic video!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing my video on July 4th! :)

  • @Loufoca13
    @Loufoca13 9 років тому +8

    I'm Canadian and I've just decided to learn your anthem because of the predators (hockey) for those who don't know the fans sang our anthem. My way of saying thank you :)

    • @laurencooper654
      @laurencooper654 9 років тому

      All good hockey fans should know both. Many at Blue Jacket games, myself included, always sing O Canada.

    • @GalaxyGal-
      @GalaxyGal- 9 років тому

      Not bog on hockey, but I know both. Just cuz. lol

    • @jennakeith5711
      @jennakeith5711 5 років тому

      I love your anthem! I am a Pens fan so when we play a Canadian team I get happy because I get to hear O Canada!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    My pleasure, thank you for your comment (and for sharing this video in due time!). :)

  • @conneranderson8916
    @conneranderson8916 10 років тому +6

    Dang, you had to sing that song perfect eleven times! Awesome!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Thank you! I am French, but I did live in the US a few years (from ages 6 to 12). Thanks for sharing my video on July 4th, it would be great if it could go viral! ;)

  • @EmdrGreg
    @EmdrGreg 9 років тому +22

    Well done, Julien.

  • @gkopacz
    @gkopacz 12 років тому

    Merci Trudbol! Beautiful rendition of our national anthem. Especially the fact that you're French, it means a lot that you would still sign our national anthem. Come on over to Texas for a beer anytime.

  • @Drymar2ni
    @Drymar2ni 9 років тому +6

    There's an incredible "ring" on the word "free"
    And there's nothing robotic about it.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    The pleasure is mine, thanks for your comment. :)

  • @Stevespov
    @Stevespov 9 років тому +12

    well done!!

  • @FlorenciaOrteza
    @FlorenciaOrteza 5 днів тому +1

    Hey Julien! I heard that same song too! In that one Mt. Rushmore video, they said it’s the Gas House Gang, but it’s actually you!

  • @Cjc-ln5hi
    @Cjc-ln5hi 4 роки тому +4

    Dude this sounds amazing!

    • @JulienNeel
      @JulienNeel  4 роки тому +3

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Plenty more a cappella on my channel. :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed my video: :)

  • @Cheat2Win6
    @Cheat2Win6 10 років тому +12

    Any way you could perform the Marine Corps Hymn?? I ship for boot camp August 25th and I would take great honor and pride with me to hear the anthem of the worlds finest fighting force performed by such pure talent!

    • @JulienNeel
      @JulienNeel  10 років тому +4

      Sure, my vocals are available for hire. Please email me at julien.neel@gmail.com and we can discuss the details. :)

    • @hucklebuck72
      @hucklebuck72 9 років тому

      How did bootcamp go? Were you at Parris Island or San Diego?

    • @jennakeith5711
      @jennakeith5711 5 років тому

      Thank you for serving!

  • @LeotheTiger1234
    @LeotheTiger1234 Рік тому

    I wish UA-cam had a standing ovation button, and not just the like button; a standing ovation is exactly what I did at the end of this video.

  • @adreinnedeluis8846
    @adreinnedeluis8846 9 років тому +73

    Can anybody realized that he didn't blink

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    I grew up in America, so this Anthem has a special meaning to me. It's also July 4th next week and I thought many American fans would appreciate this.
    I may make a cover of O' Canada (I happily take requests), I just ask for a little sponsoring to support the endeavor. Making videos like these takes a solid 15 to 20 hours, a little help for my music would be appreciated.

  • @kieranhinton4015
    @kieranhinton4015 9 років тому +21

    Is there anyway you could do God Save They Queen, when you're not working your ass off.

    • @JulienNeel
      @JulienNeel  9 років тому +6

      LOL I'm happy to take song requests on my Patreon page, which you're welcome to join: patreon.com/trudbol :)

    • @renardgrise
      @renardgrise 7 років тому +1

      I second this request ;-)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    The 4 basses are in white and the other 3 voices are split between the remaining blue and red shirts, which were recorded on different days.

  • @ouroboris
    @ouroboris 8 років тому +15

    Very nicely done indeed! Comb your hair.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  11 років тому

    Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I know Dan, we did two collabs already (two Beatles songs), both are on my channel. Looks like you have some catching up to do. :)

  • @canadiankin
    @canadiankin 8 років тому +4

    Wonderfully done!!! :D !!!

    • @JulienNeel
      @JulienNeel  8 років тому +3

      Thank you! I've also sung "O Canada", perhaps you'll enjoy it as well. :)

    • @canadiankin
      @canadiankin 8 років тому +1

      :D

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    My pleasure! Thanks for sharing my video on July 4th! ;)

  • @benpot8517
    @benpot8517 10 років тому +3

    NFL should have you sing this at the Super Bowl.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Thank you for sharing my video! :)

  • @ericsteele6941
    @ericsteele6941 8 років тому +142

    Do the Russian Anthem.

    • @JulienNeel
      @JulienNeel  8 років тому +18

      Support my music on Patreon: patreon.com/trudbol

    • @fawkyou2001
      @fawkyou2001 8 років тому +6

      Eric Steele it's funny how you say that with a British flag as your profile pic

    • @ericsteele6941
      @ericsteele6941 8 років тому +16

      Barbed Two It's just a nice sounding anthem.

    • @RacerGuy450
      @RacerGuy450 5 років тому +1

      A Cappella Trudbol God Bless America my friend.

    • @POCCNRCKNbY
      @POCCNRCKNbY 5 років тому

      Fadhlan Harashta No thanks. Not a big fan of genocide.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    My pleasure, thanks for your kind words. :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Thank you for sharing my video! ;)

  • @mattquila4039
    @mattquila4039 9 років тому +6

    Do the Philippine National Anthem please? :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому +1

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed the performance! Do share it this coming July 4th! ;)

  • @jasobres
    @jasobres 9 років тому +4

    PLAY BALL!!!!

    • @jimgahn9188
      @jimgahn9188 7 років тому +1

      jasobres: LET'S PLAY HOCKEY!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    My pleasure, thank you for your delightful comment. I'll have to show it to my Mom, she'll get a kick out of it. I hope you'll be sharing my video this coming July 4th! :)

  • @barack_obama3697
    @barack_obama3697 9 років тому +7

    loooool! i put us in 18 trillion dollars in debt.

  • @biggallcaps
    @biggallcaps 11 років тому +1

    Best rendition Ive ever heard!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it! :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Thank you for sharing my video and spreading the word amongst friends! :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    My pleasure. Remember me & this video come July 4th, and share away!

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Thank you for your kind words, delighted you enjoyed it! Cheers from your Northern neighbor :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    You bet! Thanks for sharing my video with family and friends on July 4th! :)

  • @joshua.recovers
    @joshua.recovers 3 роки тому +1

    This is my ultimate favorite song ever. I'm so proud of this and I love that I served my country to be able to love this even more.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Thank you for sharing! And thanks for voting for me in the contest, really appreciate the support. I'll post an update on this soon (I already have on Facebook, but several people only use UA-cam, so I'll try and do both). Cheers :)

  • @mavrcva9313
    @mavrcva9313 6 років тому

    This song was my first gig with my barbershop chorus at a baseball game. Same exact arrangement. Good upload!

  • @maybenodyarg
    @maybenodyarg 10 років тому +1

    0:10 SOUNDS SO MAJESTIC

  • @johngolden891
    @johngolden891 4 роки тому

    Wonderful job singing in harmony this challenging anthem. Perfectly nailed the high note of word "free"!

  • @wallydat1
    @wallydat1 12 років тому

    A most excellent presentation of the old Val Hicks' arrangement.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Thanks! Hope you're sharing the videos too! ;)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Thank you for sharing your experience, I am humbled and delighted that my music can have this positive effect on someone on the other side of the planet. Thank you for reminding me why I love to sing.

  • @samuelwolfe3459
    @samuelwolfe3459 8 років тому

    *puts right hand over heart with tears in eyes* God Bless America

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Thank you very much! This video took a good 15 hours to make. Most of my projects require from 10 to 20 hours, depending on the number of parts to sing, the difficulty, how much I edit the video, etc.

  • @PPSTrailers
    @PPSTrailers 12 років тому

    Your cutoffs across 11 takes are nothing short of incredible. Nice job :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  11 років тому

    Thank you for your invaluable input.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  11 років тому +2

    Thank you for the high praise Larry, I appreciate it. :)

  • @Admiral8Q
    @Admiral8Q 11 років тому

    Julien, you have made the best version of this I have ever heard.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Thanks! Yes my learning tracks are for sale. It's -- in part -- what enables me to continue making this kind of music.

  • @RedHeadRadulf83
    @RedHeadRadulf83 10 років тому +1

    Sir, this is astounding! Thank you very much for this most moving and respectful rendition of my Country's national anthem!

  • @LandNfan
    @LandNfan Рік тому

    Possibly the finest rendition of our beloved anthem that I have ever heard! Thank you, Julien!

  • @Mrkamlet23
    @Mrkamlet23 11 років тому

    I just discovered your songs yesterday, but this is easily one of my three favorite versions of our anthem. Thank you sir.

  • @KaiWolf18
    @KaiWolf18 7 років тому +1

    I've been playing far too long in marching band that I instinctively got ready to play the school fight song right after this was done! Great Work!

  • @ranhar1
    @ranhar1 7 років тому

    The great and venerable Val Hicks arrangement!

  • @sdlooney101
    @sdlooney101 12 років тому

    I get chills every time I here you sing, especially your one man choirs.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Folks: I'm happy to take your requests, but please understand that I need sheet music for 4 male a cappella voices to work from. Harmonies aren't improvised, sheet music is an absolutely necessary first step. Arranging is a lot of work, so if you are serious about your request and are willing to sponsor a custom arrangement, I can help make it happen, so let me know. Believe me, there are tons of songs I'd love to do, but only a finite amount of time to work on these videos. :)

  • @65dirt
    @65dirt 12 років тому

    Thank you and I really think this will mean a lot to a great number of people

  • @tiopinter
    @tiopinter 12 років тому

    Even i'm not american, i still love with this song. . . . .thank's julien. NICE SONG & SOUNDS

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    And the arrangement is 4-part barbershop (by Val Hicks). I sang 3 tenor parts, and 4 of each other voice. I sang them on different days, hence the different looks. ;)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    I totally agree with you on that, and yes, I'm really focusing on vowels, much more so than consonants, which are harder to do right (without losing vowel quality). I'm working on it, and I'll get there! Thanks for the feedback :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  11 років тому +1

    Glad you like it. :)
    I'll be singing "O Canada" and "La Marseillaise" in the upcoming weeks.

  • @johngolden891
    @johngolden891 Рік тому

    Nailed it! Beautiful harmony! And that note for the lyric "Free" wonderfully full! (It nearly always eludes me.)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Thank you, what a treat to read your comment. To be honest, I was a bit nervous about singing this piece which means a great deal to many Americans. I'm glad you enjoyed it and I hope you'll be sharing it around you come July 4th! :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Thanks, glad you liked it. ;)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Haha, thanks Sonya! Hope you'll be sharing my video this coming July 4th! :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Glad you enjoyed the show! Share this with the world! :)

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Ah, c'est sympa de passer dire bonjour sur ma chaîne UA-cam. Tu as fait un peu de chemin pour me trouver ici ! :)
    Ton sketch m'avait bien fait marrer. J'espère que tu gagneras le concours MisterV, vous vous complèteriez bien. Une nana à lunettes pince sans rire + un mec rigolo qui frime gentiment, ça peut faire une sacrée équipe.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    It really depends on the song (duration, difficulty, number of tracks, etc.) but typically a solid 10 to 20 hours. The singing and recording are only half of that time, it's the editing that is the most time-consuming. :)

  • @shaunm6383
    @shaunm6383 3 роки тому +1

    This song just brings an American tear 😢 to my eye. Fantastic job you glorious Patriot.

    • @ravidninja
      @ravidninja 3 роки тому

      I think he's french 🙂

    • @jamesrehan9969
      @jamesrehan9969 3 роки тому

      He just likes to do national anthem covers, as he is indeed French

  • @josephupchurch7138
    @josephupchurch7138 5 років тому +1

    Thank you, Julien. That was beautiful, brother.

  • @JulienNeel
    @JulienNeel  12 років тому

    Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! :)

  • @accousticdecay
    @accousticdecay 12 років тому

    Your renditions are excellent, this one in particular. I'll share it on July 4 to my FB family.

  • @jackmandu
    @jackmandu 4 роки тому +1

    Merci, Julien! This was wonderful, as expected.

  • @martinputt6421
    @martinputt6421 8 років тому

    I love the way you have made it sound as if there are multiple people singing. Great work!

    • @JulienNeel
      @JulienNeel  8 років тому

      +Martin Putt Thank you! :)

    • @vanessastegall
      @vanessastegall 8 років тому

      +A Cappella Trudbol (Julien Neel) You rock! :D