Just a little footnote, when we Brits hold our annual Festival of Remembrance, we recognise the ultimate sacrifice made by the Allied Forces of all Countries who came to our aid, it is not just the British military. We remain thankful to all of the brave young men & women who made that sacrifice to give us the freedom we have today. Bless them all.
Rule Britannia should be the British NA .for the part of history that was fought ,that it was wrote for …not the lie of it been wrote for the British slave trade and the British won’t be slaves but everybody else will be by us ..
I can't answer you question about the location. But I can give this anecdote... A few years ago, I was in the central gardens of my small, south coast, English town. Un-beknown to me, at the time, a military band was marching through the gardens. Like they do... I wondered why people were lining the central path... As they got nearer, I heard the most incredible sound. Unbelievably beautiful. It was the Royal Marines band... I just stood there, mesmerised. I have never heard the like before... or since. And that's from someone brought up on classical music and taken to classical concerts by her parents. And played saxophone. If anyone comes to the UK and gets the chance to hear the Royal Marines live, then go...! With love to our American cousins, in solidarity. xx
Such a lovely, moving song. It was chosen as one of the hymns sung at the wedding of Prince Charles and the then Diana Spencer. Sadly, in this rendition, the lyrics were a bit unclear, so I have taken the liberty of putting them here so that you can get a chance to appreciate them fully. 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 altar 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 (we may not count her armies) We may (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 Thank you for taking the time to react to this.
@@MarkfromtheStates Note that those aren't the lyrics she sang after "the final sacrifice" - there are two alternative second verses, and she sang the other one (you very rarely hear all three sung at once): I heard my country calling, away across the sea, Across the waste of waters she calls and calls to me. Her sword is girded at her side, her helmet on her head, And round her feet are lying the dying and the dead. I hear the noise of battle, the thunder of her guns, I haste to thee my mother, a son among thy sons.
Hi Mark, British Falklands vet here, if you have a look on UA-cam for Winston Churchill's funeral, I vow to thee my country. An absolutely chilling version. Well done with the video, big thumbs up to the USA 🇺🇸 👍👍
Sir, although not a religious man, this hymn always moves me to tears. We in the UK tend to be fairly quiet and even uncomfortable with public displays of emotion, yet this hymn is so incredibly powerful that it deeply affects so many.
@Mark Masterson This is such a beautiful hymn. Goosebumps yes. This (just the music) was the first hymn played at prince Philip's funeral. It was when everything was ready and this hymn opened outside in the courtyard with the soldiers standing with heads bowed, weapons upturned. it brought such lump to my throat as Prince Philip served this country in so many ways.
I'm Welsh and I don't think there is a national anthem to beat ours (I'm biased of course 🤣) but I have to say I have always found I Vow to Thee My Country - to be one of the most moving and patriotic of British hymns. It was a poem by Sir Cecil Spring Rice who was British ambassador to the USA, set to music by Gustav Holst. It is about owing loyalty to both homeland and the kingdom of God.
@@penname5766 music video featuring Musicians' Sam McIndoe and George Gissing with the Steve Sidwell arrangement of I Vow to Thee my Country performed by the Bands of HM Royal Marines.
@@MarkfromtheStates Hi Mark 👋 The 13 Hours That Saved Britain.. #BattleOfBritain 😤👊🇬🇧 #WorldWarII #LestWeForget 🙇♂️ 🌺 I think you might enjoy this.. All the best Tim Leicester 🇬🇧 ua-cam.com/video/mj5m_tz4Bjk/v-deo.html
Our UK Remembrance Day is on the 11th of November. When you start looking for stuff to react to, please give 'The Tower of London Poppies' from Historic Royal Palaces a look. It's remembering the British and Commonwealth dead of World War 1
I thank for sharing this Mark as truly hit a cord as served for 22 years my older brother 16 KIA and my younger brother 6 . Wish you well and god bless
The poppy is worn as a symbol of remembrance for those who have served in the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces, as well as civilian casualties of conflict. It was chosen as the symbol of remembrance because of the poppy flowers which grew on the battlefields after the end of the First World War.
From Sue Churchill. The words were unclear and changed. 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 altar 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 (we may not count her armies) We may (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
That should be our anthem. I've asked King Charles III to make it so - he hasn't replied yet! Mark, it's great to know this lovely tune is appreciated in the States John from The UK
The song is built from a bunch of pieces - the music is "Thaxted", which comes from the Jupiter section of Gustav Holst's Planets Suite (originally written 1911-1917); a poem by Cecil Spring Rice, which was written in 1909, was found to fit neatly to the tune. Holst adapted the music from Jupiter himself to create Thaxted, which was first performed in 1921 as part of the Third Festival of Remembrance (the first having been in 1919). There are three stanzas of the poem, but there's only enough music for two verses. While the second stanza (starting "I vow to thee my country") is always sung as the first verse, both the other two stanzas (the first starts "I heard my country calling, away across the sea", the third "And there's another country, I've heard of long ago") are sometimes used as the second verse. Generally, the third (which is much more explicitly religious) is used when it's a hymn and the first (more nationalistic, more military) when it's a patriotic song. It's remarkable that something with such a messy creation is such a powerful piece of music. But Thaxted is one of the great tunes, you'll hear the theme used all over the place when you're listening out for it.
A tune that always hits home, goosebumps, shivers, tears, was lucky enough to see Katherine Jenkins sing this, and not to forget the footage on here of Churchills funeral
It makes you want to say 'Thank you for your Service' to all military people from the free world and Allied Nations. It isn't a 'thing' in the UK. But it should be. Thank you Mark for this. Much appreciated.
On the closest Saturday to the 11th November there is a service of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. It's very emotional. There are videos on UA-cam, and also the following day a march-past of veterans and relatives of those lost parade past the Cenotaph on Whitehall, with two minutes silence observed at 11am all over the country as a mark of respect for the fallen. Smaller services take place in every town and village across UK. It's customary to wear a red poppy, a symbol depicting the poppies that grew on the WW1 battlefields. Many Brits go to France to pay respects to their fallen relatives who are buried over there.
Hello Mark. Hope this finds you and your family all well and in good health. Remembrance Sunday is the nearest Sunday to November 11th where parades are held nationally. The gun's fell silent at 11.00 on the Eleventh of the Eleventh 1918. Another traditional tune played is this by Sir Edward Elgar. Hope you get to see the parade in London at the Cenotaph. Nimrod the Hunter by Edward Elgar - Prince Philip Funeral Service
Mark, I know you are a fan of the Royal Marine Band, I have just watched them playing/marching in a video "Gladiator Band of the R.M", then "Sweet Caroline" totally different but very entertaining. I am sure you would enjoy both
I know your preferences for a certain song. I too love Nimrod, a tune played for almost every military ceremony. There is another longer tune, which I enjoy again by an English composer, Ralph Vaughn Williams. The title is Variations on a Theme ofThomas Tallis.
Hello, and thanks for posting the video. I have never seen this and love the home coming scenes at Portsmouth, UK. I have always loved this song from school days and the writer of the words to ' I vow to the my country' has an interesting back story. It was later set to this piece of music I believe. If you want to see more items around our Festival of Rememberance each year, perhaps try to find videos of the BBC programme usually aired on the Saturday evening prior to the formal Rememberance Services at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London and in thousands of towns and villages around the UK. Wonderful music military bands and singing. The finale is one to wait for....get the tissues ready. Its normally the closest weekend to the 11th November. 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month is when the country also has it's mass 2 minutes silence, wherever people are....shopping, in offices, schools, hospital's, train stations etc., the majority stop and stay silent in Rememberance. 🙋♀️
Jeremy Clarkson’s military history documentaries are well worth a watch, The Greatest Raid, PQ-17 An Arctic Convoy Disaster, and The Victoria Cross. I think you’ll appreciate all of those
The instrumental part of the song is an extract from the song Jupiter by English composer Gustav Holst, a movement from his The Planets, Opus 32 suite. He was a huge influence to John Williams the film score composer and John Williams’ score for Star Wars for example is heavily influenced by The Planets as well as other film scores by John Williams As for the lyrics, they were written by Cecil Spring Rice
@6:29 The place is called 'the Devil's humps' I think, Nothing special pertaining to the navy but they are burial mounds dating back to the bronze age, so I guess if someone was to take an oath to their country it would be fitting to do it at one of oldest man made structures on the island?
Beautiful. Tears and goosebumps. Thank you. If you watch Remberance Sunday which is the 13 November this year listen to the massed bands playing Elgar's Nimrod. I think their rendition is the best and without fail it has me sobbing.
@@MarkfromtheStates Better to watch the whole Remembrance Sunday ceremony. It's held in the morning. Check the timing. It's on BBC 1. It's a public wreath laying ceremony held at the Cenotaph monument in Whitehall in London, attended by the royal family and government officials (Prime Minister and Cabinet). The Band of The Royal Marines provides the music. Lasts about an hour and a half. You'll be glad you watched it. Very moving.
Those sailors were disembarking from HMS Elizabeth at Portsmouth naval dockyard.. my home town where if the camera had swivelled round you would have seen.. HMS Victory Nelsons flagship from the battle of trafalgar, HMS Warrior and the wonderful Mary Rose museum housing the remains of Henry VIII 15th century flagship Mary Rose.
You should watch the video made by the marines about our unknown soldier. It will impress you far more than this one. Highly recommended as it blends history with the present and tells the story in a beautiful musical way. Makes me cry every time.
You must must react to Ramin karimloo singing I vow to me my country, he’s a Canadian Iranian living in the U.K.. I have watched it a dozen times and it truly gives you goosebumps.🏴🇬🇧
For interest, England has hills (some man made) called "Beacons" that were used to communicate warning quickly across the land by lighting fires (1588?) Often even highted so that more than 2 or 3 can be seen from each
I believe they were standing on a hill where there is a white horse engraved into it ! If it is don't know the significant off it?? I've been there myself, if it is there is a stunning view !!
If your interested in the Royal Marines take a look at their history. They were established in 1664 during the riegn of King Charles the 2nd and have fought all over the globe. The Royal Marines have just celebrated their 358th anniversary. The Royal Marines Band service in my humble opinion one of the best military bands in the world followed closely by the central band of the R.A.F.
@@MarkfromtheStates if i could would love you and your family to come over here next year and see how we respect our forces and Allies its a sight to behold
Hi Mark, did you get what we call goose bumps lol , you should download some of the Scottish Regiments of the mass bands with bag pipes and drums. the place may be near one of their bases. there not just band members and a show piece like some countries bands but they are all active members of our fighting force. keep up your good work m8
I don't know if you have seen the Festival of Remembrance, but if you haven't, check it out. It is generally held near the 11th Nov. My Dad was a former Guardsman, and he always cried watching this event. Also check the Royal Tournament. You may have to go back for this one. I think it is not held anymore.
Just for info: this video was filmed at the summit of one of the Bronze Age burial mounds (known as "The Devil's Humps") in the Kingley Vale Nature Reserve, Sussex, England.
I suspect this is ancient white horse figure on windmill hill in Wiltshire though it's hard to be sure with the mist but that adds to the atmosphere. Like Jerusalem this song hopes for God's or Christ's kingdom to be made here, or for people to find it in heaven.
Until 1931 the US did not have a National Anthem. One contender was "My country tis of thee" which amazingly uses the same tune as the British anthem. The now US anthem also uses the tune of a British song, It is said to be one of the hardest to sing due to its one and a half octave range,
Where on earth did you find this ? My view. I Vow To Thee My Country is sung at the end of the Remembrance service with the poppies 11/11/11 Is 2 mins silence. The following Sunday is Remembrance Sunday. At 11 am the climax of the honouring takes place at the cenotaph. In the evening is the Remebrance service with the drum altar and I Vow To Thee My Country.
Ah, Band Cpl Sam McIndoe, proving as usual she has one heck of a pair of lungs. Her performances alongside L/Cpl Haines and L/Cpl Smither are well worth a look in too.
Just a little footnote, when we Brits hold our annual Festival of Remembrance, we recognise the ultimate sacrifice made by the Allied Forces of all Countries who came to our aid, it is not just the British military. We remain thankful to all of the brave young men & women who made that sacrifice to give us the freedom we have today. Bless them all.
And of all conflicts.
I'm a Brit and for some reason this comment got me a bit emotional. So true.
Here, here.
A lot of people feel that should be our anthem 💞
I've heard from a few that say the same thing
I have been saying that for years, the NA should be about the COUNTRY and not it's ruler/monarch.
Rule Britannia should be the British NA .for the part of history that was fought ,that it was wrote for …not the lie of it been wrote for the British slave trade and the British won’t be slaves but everybody else will be by us ..
I agree with that if God Save The King or Queen was applicable anymore. Or Land of Hope and Glory.
I'm German. this song brings tears to my eyes so often. it is so beautiful.
I seem to like it more and more. I've heard a few different versions and styles and they're all good.
I love Germany and it's people. They are a true friend to us. Best wishes from Scotland and Alles Gute 🏴 🇩🇪
Those three performing ‘I Vow to Thee’ and all other Royal Marine Bandsmen are fully trained Marines. They pass one hell of a course.
Respect.
I’m a proud Scotsman. Also proud to be British.
I can't answer you question about the location. But I can give this anecdote...
A few years ago, I was in the central gardens of my small, south coast, English town. Un-beknown to me, at the time, a military band was marching through the gardens. Like they do... I wondered why people were lining the central path...
As they got nearer, I heard the most incredible sound. Unbelievably beautiful. It was the Royal Marines band...
I just stood there, mesmerised.
I have never heard the like before... or since. And that's from someone brought up on classical music and taken to classical concerts by her parents. And played saxophone.
If anyone comes to the UK and gets the chance to hear the Royal Marines live, then go...!
With love to our American cousins, in solidarity. xx
Awesome Susie. Thank you
Such a lovely, moving song. It was chosen as one of the hymns sung at the wedding of Prince Charles and the then Diana Spencer. Sadly, in this rendition, the lyrics were a bit unclear, so I have taken the liberty of putting them here so that you can get a chance to appreciate them fully.
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 altar
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 (we may not count her armies)
We may (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
Thank you for taking the time to react to this.
Thank you for sharing this... Awesome
@@MarkfromtheStates Note that those aren't the lyrics she sang after "the final sacrifice" - there are two alternative second verses, and she sang the other one (you very rarely hear all three sung at once):
I heard my country calling, away across the sea,
Across the waste of waters she calls and calls to me.
Her sword is girded at her side, her helmet on her head,
And round her feet are lying the dying and the dead.
I hear the noise of battle, the thunder of her guns,
I haste to thee my mother, a son among thy sons.
Thanks Alison
Thank you mark that was lovely ❤
@@alisonhill3941 Christ, just reading that verse almost made me cry it's beautiful
Hi Mark,
British Falklands vet here, if you have a look on UA-cam for Winston Churchill's funeral, I vow to thee my country. An absolutely chilling version. Well done with the video, big thumbs up to the USA 🇺🇸 👍👍
Thank you for your service. I will for sure...I've heard its good
Thank you for your service.
Sir, although not a religious man, this hymn always moves me to tears. We in the UK tend to be fairly quiet and even uncomfortable with public displays of emotion, yet this hymn is so incredibly powerful that it deeply affects so many.
I love it.
Brought tears to my eyes- We would stand with allies or alone if needed-Seems to be in our DNA Beautiful video.
Yes
The real problem in Britain at the moment are the pc brigade within
Thank you for playing this. I will admit to having tears in my eyes. Imagine that being sung by a large crowd.
I'll do more than imagine...gonna watch. Thanks for sharing Ron.
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Very large crowd
Makes me so proud to be British 🇬🇧❤️💙
As it should
Mark we stand as one USA and great Britain, brothers in arms.But one thing us Brits can still be proud of is music and pageantry.
@Mark Masterson This is such a beautiful hymn. Goosebumps yes. This (just the music) was the first hymn played at prince Philip's funeral. It was when everything was ready and this hymn opened outside in the courtyard with the soldiers standing with heads bowed, weapons upturned. it brought such lump to my throat as Prince Philip served this country in so many ways.
So good.
Good on yah mate from New Zealand - God save the King!
As a Brit, I love this song. This is probably the best version of it I've seen
I’m English and this is my favourite hymn. When our late Queen passed away they showed pictures of her. I’m so glad you liked this video ❤️❤️
Love it
Makes me proud to be British 🇬🇧
I'm with you there 👍🇬🇧
Makes me proud and I'm not British...so good.
Tell you what mark,you are a top man,for appreciateing are culture,god bless america!
Right on! Thanks Gary
My dear Grandfather was a Royal Marine,tough as the boots he wore,this would have brought a tear to his eyes, as it does mine now,
Very nice
Thanks for your family's service
Sat with Tears pouring down my cheeks ,This always gets me .
So good
Me to. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Me Three
I'm Welsh and I don't think there is a national anthem to beat ours (I'm biased of course 🤣) but I have to say I have always found I Vow to Thee My Country - to be one of the most moving and patriotic of British hymns. It was a poem by Sir Cecil Spring Rice who was British ambassador to the USA, set to music by Gustav Holst. It is about owing loyalty to both homeland and the kingdom of God.
So good.
Is it Charlotte Church singing? Actually I don’t think it is but it does an ‘alf look like her!
@@penname5766 It's not her, but you are right, she really does look like her, especially around the eyes! Well spotted!
@@penname5766 music video featuring Musicians' Sam McIndoe and George Gissing with the Steve Sidwell arrangement of I Vow to Thee my Country performed by the Bands of HM Royal Marines.
Holst’s Planets. Jupiter I think .
As you say _ simply outstanding.. 😘 👌
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Yes yes yes Tim
@@MarkfromtheStates
Hi Mark 👋
The 13 Hours That Saved Britain..
#BattleOfBritain 😤👊🇬🇧
#WorldWarII
#LestWeForget 🙇♂️ 🌺
I think you might enjoy this..
All the best
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I'm game for sure to see that
My daughter belongs to the Royal Marines cadets. I am so proud
Very cool
This is so beautiful & the words certainly bring tears to my eyes, thank you for playing this.
Thanks for watching with me Carole
One of my favourite hymns and certainly one of my favourite renditions of this hymns makes me so proud of our service personnel
I though it was very good
Stirring music. It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for your reaction to this.
Thanks Karen
Gaine. A woman in the uniform of a Royal Marine. This is something sacred to every American fighting man who has ever lived. She is our sister.
my heart is literally aching with pride. So emotional and powerful
It gets us all every time! No questions.
Wow ,what a nice voice she sang it in a way that even if you couldn’t see her ,you still knew that was a very young woman singing,if that makes sense.
Perfect sense
Beautiful . I love this song .
Our UK Remembrance Day is on the 11th of November. When you start looking for stuff to react to, please give 'The Tower of London Poppies' from Historic Royal Palaces a look. It's remembering the British and Commonwealth dead of World War 1
Ok nice thank you
I thank for sharing this Mark as truly hit a cord as served for 22 years my older brother 16 KIA and my younger brother 6 . Wish you well and god bless
Thank you for your service
Great video, brought a tear to my eye .🇬🇧
Loving your reactions
Wow, thank you Clare.
Wow!! loved it Mark,never seen that before ,very lovely and gave me a chill! wonderful .B UK
I enjoyed it
Thank You Brother In Arms.
The poppy is worn as a symbol of remembrance for those who have served in the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces, as well as civilian casualties of conflict. It was chosen as the symbol of remembrance because of the poppy flowers which grew on the battlefields after the end of the First World War.
As. Brit it sent shivers down my spine simply amazing,& beautiful
Thanks for posting former RMC
Thank you for watching.
From Sue Churchill. The words were unclear and changed.
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 altar
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 (we may not count her armies)
We may (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
That should be our anthem. I've asked King Charles III to make it so - he hasn't replied yet! Mark, it's great to know this lovely tune is appreciated in the States John from The UK
Please let me know if he ever responds back to you. This tune is so good.
The song is built from a bunch of pieces - the music is "Thaxted", which comes from the Jupiter section of Gustav Holst's Planets Suite (originally written 1911-1917); a poem by Cecil Spring Rice, which was written in 1909, was found to fit neatly to the tune. Holst adapted the music from Jupiter himself to create Thaxted, which was first performed in 1921 as part of the Third Festival of Remembrance (the first having been in 1919).
There are three stanzas of the poem, but there's only enough music for two verses. While the second stanza (starting "I vow to thee my country") is always sung as the first verse, both the other two stanzas (the first starts "I heard my country calling, away across the sea", the third "And there's another country, I've heard of long ago") are sometimes used as the second verse. Generally, the third (which is much more explicitly religious) is used when it's a hymn and the first (more nationalistic, more military) when it's a patriotic song.
It's remarkable that something with such a messy creation is such a powerful piece of music. But Thaxted is one of the great tunes, you'll hear the theme used all over the place when you're listening out for it.
Love it thank you Richard
This Song must be also be one of a patriot song of United States of America. I also love this Patriot “I Vow To Thee My Country”
I wish this was England's national anthem, and sung at International Rugby, Football matches.
Not the first one to say this
A tune that always hits home, goosebumps, shivers, tears, was lucky enough to see Katherine Jenkins sing this, and not to forget the footage on here of Churchills funeral
Oh nice. I'll look for those
@@MarkfromtheStates I found the footage of Churchills funeral, particularly the cranes very moving
It makes you want to say 'Thank you for your Service' to all military people from the free world and Allied Nations. It isn't a 'thing' in the UK. But it should be. Thank you Mark for this. Much appreciated.
Thank you watching
On the closest Saturday to the 11th November there is a service of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. It's very emotional. There are videos on UA-cam, and also the following day a march-past of veterans and relatives of those lost parade past the Cenotaph on Whitehall, with two minutes silence observed at 11am all over the country as a mark of respect for the fallen. Smaller services take place in every town and village across UK. It's customary to wear a red poppy, a symbol depicting the poppies that grew on the WW1 battlefields. Many Brits go to France to pay respects to their fallen relatives who are buried over there.
Thanks Annemarie... Looking forward to seeing more in the coming days
The Sunday following Remembrance Day. It is called Rembrance Sunday
sorry Mark rewatching this ..forgot to say how wonderful this ladies voice is
I enjoyed it but there are a few who have a different opinion. Although, I have enjoyed all the versions so obviously I love the hymn/song
@@MarkfromtheStates i get it can't please everyone and i respect those who don't like
Hello Mark. Hope this finds you and your family all well and in good health. Remembrance Sunday is the nearest Sunday to November 11th where parades are held nationally. The gun's fell silent at 11.00 on the Eleventh of the Eleventh 1918.
Another traditional tune played is this by Sir Edward Elgar. Hope you get to see the parade in London at the Cenotaph.
Nimrod the Hunter by Edward Elgar - Prince Philip Funeral Service
Thank you Sam I appreciate this
Mark, I know you are a fan of the Royal Marine Band, I have just watched them playing/marching in a video "Gladiator Band of the R.M", then "Sweet Caroline" totally different but very entertaining. I am sure you would enjoy both
I'll check it out!
I know your preferences for a certain song. I too love Nimrod, a tune played for almost every military ceremony. There is another longer tune, which I enjoy again by an English composer, Ralph Vaughn Williams. The title is Variations on a Theme ofThomas Tallis.
Yes amazing, always get goosebumps when I hear this sung..very proud to be British! Love you Chanel, You take care.
I enjoyed it
Best band in the world. The Royal Marines band
Hello, and thanks for posting the video. I have never seen this and love the home coming scenes at Portsmouth, UK. I have always loved this song from school days and the writer of the words to ' I vow to the my country' has an interesting back story. It was later set to this piece of music I believe. If you want to see more items around our Festival of Rememberance each year, perhaps try to find videos of the BBC programme usually aired on the Saturday evening prior to the formal Rememberance Services at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London and in thousands of towns and villages around the UK. Wonderful music military bands and singing. The finale is one to wait for....get the tissues ready. Its normally the closest weekend to the 11th November. 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month is when the country also has it's mass 2 minutes silence, wherever people are....shopping, in offices, schools, hospital's, train stations etc., the majority stop and stay silent in Rememberance. 🙋♀️
Thanks for watching
This should be our British anthem. So powerful. We have so many to choose from. Jerusalem another. Rule Britannia . Keep going.
Festial of remebrence is the Saturady show on TV before Rememberance Sunday ..so whole weekend we celebrate our glourious dead sadly
Jeremy Clarkson’s military history documentaries are well worth a watch, The Greatest Raid, PQ-17 An Arctic Convoy Disaster, and The Victoria Cross. I think you’ll appreciate all of those
Cool
I think Princess Diana had this at her funeral.. I always want it at mine too...
It was filmed in Kingley Vale national park Hampshire .... quite near Portsmouth.... a Navel Town
The instrumental part of the song is an extract from the song Jupiter by English composer Gustav Holst, a movement from his The Planets, Opus 32 suite.
He was a huge influence to John Williams the film score composer and John Williams’ score for Star Wars for example is heavily influenced by The Planets as well as other film scores by John Williams
As for the lyrics, they were written by Cecil Spring Rice
Love this...thanks.
The Holst tune is also used as the anthem for the rugby union World Cup, World in Union. Check it out.
Will do
@6:29 The place is called 'the Devil's humps' I think, Nothing special pertaining to the navy but they are burial mounds dating back to the bronze age, so I guess if someone was to take an oath to their country it would be fitting to do it at one of oldest man made structures on the island?
Very cool
Jupiter...I simply love our hymn xxx
So good
Beautiful. Tears and goosebumps. Thank you.
If you watch Remberance Sunday which is the 13 November this year listen to the massed bands playing Elgar's Nimrod. I think their rendition is the best and without fail it has me sobbing.
Plan on it
@@MarkfromtheStates Better to watch the whole Remembrance Sunday ceremony. It's held in the morning. Check the timing. It's on BBC 1. It's a public wreath laying ceremony held at the Cenotaph monument in Whitehall in London, attended by the royal family and government officials (Prime Minister and Cabinet). The Band of The Royal Marines provides the music. Lasts about an hour and a half. You'll be glad you watched it. Very moving.
That would be a great contender for the choice of Englands National Anthem, although Jerusalem would be my first choice. Thank you for including it.
Tough call... They're both really good.
Tears in my eyes.
I’m just surprised that this lovely song has not yet been cancelled!
Those sailors were disembarking from HMS Elizabeth at Portsmouth naval dockyard.. my home town where if the camera had swivelled round you would have seen.. HMS Victory Nelsons flagship from the battle of trafalgar, HMS Warrior and the wonderful Mary Rose museum housing the remains of Henry VIII 15th century flagship Mary Rose.
I'd like to visit. I've done videos on the Mary Rose
You should watch the video made by the marines about our unknown soldier. It will impress you far more than this one. Highly recommended as it blends history with the present and tells the story in a beautiful musical way. Makes me cry every time.
I plan on it.
You must must react to Ramin karimloo singing I vow to me my country, he’s a Canadian Iranian living in the U.K.. I have watched it a dozen times and it truly gives you goosebumps.🏴🇬🇧
Thanks Kim
Certainly agree with you, his words are so clear & meaningful. Hope Mark listens to this version by Ramin.
@@carolemiller198 I hope so , I think it’s one of the best versions I’ve heard.
Ok I hear ya ladies. Lol I'll get on it
THANK YOU
For interest, England has hills (some man made) called "Beacons" that were used to communicate warning quickly across the land by lighting fires (1588?) Often even highted so that more than 2 or 3 can be seen from each
Especially offas dyke in west England
As a veteran this was played and sung at every remembrance within the regiment. Ive also heard it had a few Military Funerals.
Thank you Dave
Just love this song
I am English and I think the Welsh anthem is the best in the world! That video was so moving.
"Land of my father" is welsh. This is British
@@wodens-hitman1552 I stand corrected.
The location is near the south coast and was a hill settlement in the bronze or iron age.
I believe they were standing on a hill where there is a white horse engraved into it ! If it is don't know the significant off it?? I've been there myself, if it is there is a stunning view !!
It looks amazing
Grew up singing this at school. Always brings a tear. Remembrance Day always makes me shed a tear.
Usually we call it Remembrance Day or Armistice Day, the Festival of Remembrance is a particular event held at the Albert Hall I believe
Very nice... I'll be getting into it
If your interested in the Royal Marines take a look at their history. They were established in 1664 during the riegn of King Charles the 2nd and have fought all over the globe. The Royal Marines have just celebrated their 358th anniversary. The Royal Marines Band service in my humble opinion one of the best military bands in the world followed closely by the central band of the R.A.F.
I'm interested
The music to this hymn comes is called Jupiter from the Planet Suite by Gustav Holst.
You should listen to that - it’s a beautiful melody.
the message Kevin Costner to UK forces you must see ..love that message he gave
I'll look for them
@@MarkfromtheStates if i could would love you and your family to come over here next year and see how we respect our forces and Allies its a sight to behold
Love this. Reminds me of CTC
It's portsdown hill north of portsmouth harbour near were I live
Hi Mark, did you get what we call goose bumps lol , you should download some of the Scottish Regiments of the mass bands with bag pipes and drums. the place may be near one of their bases. there not just band members and a show piece like some countries bands but they are all active members of our fighting force. keep up your good work m8
Thank you and yes we call them goose bumps too...I got them
If you look at the bottom of the credits I think it says about somewhere in Hampshire UK have a look there we can’t see it it’s obscured.
I don't know if you have seen the Festival of Remembrance, but if you haven't, check it out. It is generally held near the 11th Nov. My Dad was a former Guardsman, and he always cried watching this event.
Also check the Royal Tournament. You may have to go back for this one. I think it is not held anymore.
Just watched this past weekend... So good
WOW!
Just for info: this video was filmed at the summit of one of the Bronze Age burial mounds (known as "The Devil's Humps") in the Kingley Vale Nature Reserve, Sussex, England.
Nice thank you
song is great, but warms my heart, is the singer and drummer are female, shows where we heading with equality, makes the song so much better
I suspect this is ancient white horse figure on windmill hill in Wiltshire though it's hard to be sure with the mist but that adds to the atmosphere. Like Jerusalem this song hopes for
God's or Christ's kingdom to be made here, or for people to find it in heaven.
Mark, look more into the HM Royal Marines. They're tops boys and girls. The Commandos will scare you and don't even think about the SBS.
Lol I will thanks
Until 1931 the US did not have a National Anthem. One contender was "My country tis of thee" which amazingly uses the same tune as the British anthem. The now US anthem also uses the tune of a British song, It is said to be one of the hardest to sing due to its one and a half octave range,
i will allways class this as britains anthem
Always gets me....
Where on earth did you find this ? My view. I Vow To Thee My Country is sung at the end of the Remembrance service with the poppies 11/11/11
Is 2 mins silence. The following Sunday is Remembrance Sunday. At 11 am the climax of the honouring takes place at the cenotaph. In the evening is the Remebrance service with the drum altar and I Vow To Thee My Country.
Ah, Band Cpl Sam McIndoe, proving as usual she has one heck of a pair of lungs. Her performances alongside L/Cpl Haines and L/Cpl Smither are well worth a look in too.
I enjoyed it
You should have this with the mask military bands and singers it's amazing
Yes
The Band of HM Royal Marines version of Brothers in Arms is a must to listen to
Remembrance Day 11/11 each year Remembrance Sunday is the closest Sunday following, the Festival of Remembrance is held the closet Saturday following.
Please watch the instrumental version from the 2017 festival of Remmembrance. That is fantastic.