The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @UkuleleOrchestra
    @UkuleleOrchestra  4 роки тому +2770

    We are sad to hear of the death of composer Ennio Morricone. We have all been touched by his music, not just that for films, like The Mission and Cinema Paradiso for which he is most celebrated but also by his concert music, like his Voca Dal Silenzio, a cantata written in response to September 11th. Morricone was able to please not just cinema audiences, but “absolute music” enthusiasts too.
    His writing for whistling and in particular for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly will always have a special place in our hearts.
    Addio Signor Morricone. Grazie per la musica.

    • @TomMcCauley1993
      @TomMcCauley1993 4 роки тому +25

      Maybe worth paying tribute I think!

    • @SoyalicSinan
      @SoyalicSinan 4 роки тому +11

      How about honoring his pass by "The wild Horde - My Name is Nobody"?

    • @PeMoFilm
      @PeMoFilm 4 роки тому +16

      He was one of my favourite composers, writing incredibly beautiful music over decades; I'm really sad about his passing. I hope he would have winkingly enjoyed your rendition of his early master piece.

    • @gildaspotin6246
      @gildaspotin6246 4 роки тому +23

      When I learnt the death of Master Morricone today, I thought about your interpretation of this movie music... I saw him in concert 2 years ago: it was magic! you are propelled into the film through music. Master Morricone said that a film is 50% of visual, and the other 50% is the music. Thank you Master.

    • @numanbricklane48
      @numanbricklane48 4 роки тому +8

      tribute medley would be best

  • @TheKudla
    @TheKudla Рік тому +320

    Him laughing in the midst of performance makes this video so real and adorable!!!

    • @shirleyblades8857
      @shirleyblades8857 7 місяців тому +13

      I have been loving this music ever since the movie and I can't get tired of it....yes, the fellow laughing in it just makes it that much more enjoyable!!!!! 5:06

    • @Pudentame
      @Pudentame 7 днів тому

      So, what did the "young Mexican girl" say that cracked him up?

  • @rondundon5209
    @rondundon5209 3 роки тому +635

    This is now 11 years old, and I am still watching it at least once a month. Brilliant and talented, humourous musicians.

    • @ellxxe_chxsingdreaxmzz4480
      @ellxxe_chxsingdreaxmzz4480 2 роки тому +8

      have u done this month?? If not u better hurry bc this month is almost over. If i were u id definitely not want to lose this 11 yr streak

    • @CarlosFernandez-gc8kd
      @CarlosFernandez-gc8kd Рік тому +1

      Caballo sin nombre,

    • @jeffhughes6167
      @jeffhughes6167 Рік тому +2

      13 years ago now 2023, still fantastic !!!

    • @kathrynramsay5104
      @kathrynramsay5104 Рік тому

      unforgettable @@jeffhughes6167

    • @_MjG_
      @_MjG_ Рік тому

      Listen to the Danish National Symphony Orchestra, the orchestra who originally performed this music for the movie. Many get goosebumps listening to their The Good, The Bad and The Ugly theme music. This orchestra sounds like crap in comparison.

  • @lucianolima1612
    @lucianolima1612 Рік тому +102

    The good the bad and the ugly. The best western movie of all time! My favorite movie.

    • @_unforgiven
      @_unforgiven Рік тому +1

      Watch the detailed analysis of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly on my channel!

    • @99theanonymous
      @99theanonymous 5 місяців тому +1

      Mine too. Such a masterpiece (and I'm not 80, I'm 24)

    • @muratelhan5438
      @muratelhan5438 5 місяців тому

      Wondorfull

    • @LoothfiMahommed
      @LoothfiMahommed Місяць тому

      Brilliant I'm 46 I'll never ever stop listening to this

  • @bryanplum9061
    @bryanplum9061 4 місяці тому +30

    Here in 2024, and this is one the best videos on youtube!!! Absolutely amazing!!

    • @hellarm4934
      @hellarm4934 3 місяці тому

      Hey ! I'm not an english speaker. Could you tell me what the "Mexican girl" says at 0:29. Thank you.

    • @paularnold1641
      @paularnold1641 3 місяці тому

      agree%

    • @321bytor
      @321bytor 3 місяці тому

      @@hellarm4934 'Alright my lover' in a west country accent

    • @hellarm4934
      @hellarm4934 3 місяці тому

      @@321bytor Thank you so much

  • @pauliedenton3885
    @pauliedenton3885 3 роки тому +584

    The whistling is really hard to do as you need to be pitch perfect to start with. But the added pressure is if you even begin to smile - the whistle goes out the window. You simply can NOT whistle and smile or laugh at the same time.And how could you not smile through this. So endearing. I love it

    • @sharadsutar9692
      @sharadsutar9692 2 роки тому +4

      True.

    • @WeFrost62
      @WeFrost62 2 роки тому +13

      If I practice whistling enough, my chops come back. However, on an SM 58 under the gun on stage or similar? REALLY difficult. I appreciate his whistling chops. AND, how many women do you know who whistle, compared to men? I reckon not many. I am a proud woman whistler. :)

    • @MaxxMcGeePrivate
      @MaxxMcGeePrivate 2 роки тому +1

      @@WeFrost62 Is it more difficult for women to whistle?

    • @sammo3969
      @sammo3969 2 роки тому +4

      I never thought a human can whistle so agilely and perfectly.

    • @mr.astronuts3825
      @mr.astronuts3825 2 роки тому

      @@MaxxMcGeePrivate no

  • @aj24110
    @aj24110 7 років тому +2061

    That guy has some sick whistling skills damn !!!!

    • @lokicgati
      @lokicgati 6 років тому +15

      Ajay Xavier ua-cam.com/video/c2KIYjGIeUo/v-deo.html

    • @yatriprasad
      @yatriprasad 6 років тому +11

      Those were exactly my thoughts!

    • @jimlagos
      @jimlagos 6 років тому +36

      Whistling and smiling together is nearly impossible.

    • @thulanvu4562
      @thulanvu4562 5 років тому +18

      @@HuyenTran-pk5yr I love to hear your if you can. To me his perfromance is awesome.

    • @marylynnpeterson3195
      @marylynnpeterson3195 5 років тому +11

      Just discovered this orchestra...ENTRANCED!!!

  • @edimilsonfarias3986
    @edimilsonfarias3986 Рік тому +26

    It portrays a graceful generation that is leaving and leaving sonorous pearls to calm and cheer hearts. I'm from 1955. Sergipe Brazil.

  • @prithviprakash1110
    @prithviprakash1110 4 роки тому +533

    This group while infinitely talented with their music are also so effortlessly charming and funny.

  • @sydIRISH
    @sydIRISH 5 років тому +268

    Best soundtrack ever made.
    Ennio Morricone is the best.

  • @alenharris1794
    @alenharris1794 4 роки тому +699

    That man is a grandmaster of whistling.

    • @MonkPetite
      @MonkPetite 3 роки тому +13

      Exactly.. i was stunned 😳

    • @gregorthomas2236
      @gregorthomas2236 3 роки тому +22

      when I saw them live many years ago, he whistled a classical piece of music, prefaced by the story that, when he auditioned for the ukulele orchestra, he didn't play the uke at all and instead whistled them that same classical tune. He was offered the job on the spot, I believe.

    • @Chris_L034
      @Chris_L034 3 роки тому +6

      except when he's laughing..

    • @cs2874
      @cs2874 3 роки тому +7

      Jonty is a whistling legend.

    • @anakim3516
      @anakim3516 3 роки тому

      fact

  • @kennethsteven6447
    @kennethsteven6447 2 роки тому +61

    The whistler is spot on. AWESOME.

  • @malsawmkimachhiarchuang8211
    @malsawmkimachhiarchuang8211 4 роки тому +1236

    I've watched this vid so many times. Still, the cracking of the whistling man always gets me.
    Edit : I was not expecting this much likes. Thank you all ✋

  • @benjaminwebster2
    @benjaminwebster2 9 років тому +2089

    he is a great whilstler

    • @athull08
      @athull08 9 років тому +36

      Ben Webster that's nothing compared to what he can do. I've seen them live, he's an absolute whistle virtuoso!

    • @benjaminwebster2
      @benjaminwebster2 9 років тому

      athull08 id love to see them in the flesh

    • @skum4005
      @skum4005 9 років тому

      athull08 do you know his name?

    • @athull08
      @athull08 9 років тому +20

      සමීර කුමාරසිංහ
      Jonty Bankes. I know all their names.

    • @latimerfam1669
      @latimerfam1669 9 років тому +1

      He sure is :)

  • @emadwolf10
    @emadwolf10 8 років тому +149

    Ennio Morricone just won Oscar cant believe that he should've won long ago

    • @jamesekka7168
      @jamesekka7168 8 років тому

      +Emad Wolf soo true

    • @鄧振春
      @鄧振春 8 років тому

      +james ekka 好

    • @redleg56
      @redleg56 7 років тому +18

      There are two kinds of people in this world; those who appreciate Morricone and those who dig. Those who dislike, dig. He is one serious composer.

    • @user_8982
      @user_8982 7 років тому +12

      he should've won like some 10 oscars

  • @timpanda3780
    @timpanda3780 9 місяців тому +60

    I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve listened to this yet it’s still so much fun and so enjoyable!

  • @Psichotica7
    @Psichotica7 8 років тому +611

    That whistling was smooth as butter.
    Very nice :-)

    • @asmit6858
      @asmit6858 7 років тому +2

      butter isnt smooth its soft

    • @DavidNorthMusic
      @DavidNorthMusic 7 років тому +54

      +andrew smith You obviously have never rubbed your whole body with butter and slid around on the kitchen tiles.

    • @varietyyachtsvessels6769
      @varietyyachtsvessels6769 7 років тому

      I don't think that butter is quite that smooth.

    • @garethmcrae668
      @garethmcrae668 4 роки тому +7

      @@varietyyachtsvessels6769 this debate shall flounder no longer, for the hundred days hath passed! So: why must we polarise this buttery debate? Can things not be soft áńď smooth simultaneously? Can we not at least establish whether say, most smooth things are soft, or perhaps at least, most soft things are smooth?

  • @Dave-wg1hz
    @Dave-wg1hz 3 роки тому +189

    A few years ago I had the distinct pleasure of being their driver for five days. I will never forget how gracious, kind and generous they were. They inspired me to pick up the uke but alas, arthritis has taken its toll so instead, I now play the stereo. I wish them all well with a happy and prosperous future. Maybe we'll see each other again.

    • @notreallydavid
      @notreallydavid 2 роки тому +9

      Lovely post, Dave. Hope you're well.

    • @anjou6497
      @anjou6497 2 роки тому +1

      Ha ! 🧡🤣💜

    • @Dave-wg1hz
      @Dave-wg1hz 2 роки тому +8

      @@notreallydavid Wife and I survived bouts with Covid, now semiretired; no longer driving coach.

  • @mjazz9017
    @mjazz9017 3 роки тому +83

    Whenever I feel depressed I see this just to see the cute smile laugh of that whistle man…May God give him a good life….❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @eileen6928
    @eileen6928 4 місяці тому +15

    Perfect only in Britain…..brilliant …..brings tears to my eyes. Thank you

  • @matteobettinibo
    @matteobettinibo 4 роки тому +115

    Unfortunately, Maestro Ennio Morricone has disappeared today. I came to listen to this beautiful tribute to console myself. Congratulations to all the orchestral players

  • @paigegarrison6721
    @paigegarrison6721 5 років тому +95

    The guitarist is adorable! Not to mention a fantastic whistler! Just love it when he cracks up!

    • @asianhaydenxd
      @asianhaydenxd 5 років тому +7

      that's a bass

    • @turtlemama888
      @turtlemama888 4 роки тому +4

      Bass ukulele, not guitar, only 4 strings

    • @rfield54
      @rfield54 4 роки тому +2

      @@turtlemama888 That's a standard acoustic bass guitar, which have 4 bass strings (not ukulele strings).

    • @meenakshiminnis9460
      @meenakshiminnis9460 4 роки тому

      My husband has the same bass guitar. Bass ukulele isn't necessary as only play single notes, not chords. It is a bass guitar.

    • @paigegarrison6721
      @paigegarrison6721 4 роки тому

      Thank you all for setting me straight! Back then, I didn’t know any better. ☺️

  • @shaffer4220
    @shaffer4220 2 роки тому +151

    I have been listening to this exact video for over 10 years! I love it! Every person has a special participation needed to perform such a perfect outcome here. I thank you all for giving us a wonderful performance.

  • @Joan-we9uy
    @Joan-we9uy 8 місяців тому +307

    I’m listening to this brilliant arrangement in 2024

    • @blue47er
      @blue47er 7 місяців тому +3

      And I too am listening to this in 2024-and-a-bit.(And though not expecting to, I have enjoyed it.)

    • @Bonecrusherdl
      @Bonecrusherdl 7 місяців тому +1

      Hello

    • @jedgibbs9568
      @jedgibbs9568 6 місяців тому +1

      Hello

    • @Vinterfrid
      @Vinterfrid 6 місяців тому

      Why shouldn't you? Do you think music has a "best before" date? I am listening to music from the 13th century and really enjoying it.

    • @ianminto5654
      @ianminto5654 6 місяців тому +1

      you,ll still be listening to it in 2050 :)

  • @frankskoda-simmons3432
    @frankskoda-simmons3432 5 років тому +98

    The British sense of humour is unparalleled. I couldn't stop laughing while watching. You are great.

    • @mcflypanlithner361
      @mcflypanlithner361 4 роки тому +1

      Same.

    • @mcflypanlithner361
      @mcflypanlithner361 4 роки тому

      @@lastpen5605 but the the ensemble is called ukelele orchestra of *great britian*. would think that they are british.

    • @EpicBundy
      @EpicBundy 4 роки тому +5

      It's funny and brilliant . So British!

    • @guillaumewelle3551
      @guillaumewelle3551 4 роки тому

      @@lastpen5605 et f

  • @clemecleme8208
    @clemecleme8208 2 роки тому +69

    The whistle broke and how flawlessly the group covered the flaw. Wonderful !! The whistle was too sweet and melodious.

    • @knightrider4545
      @knightrider4545 Рік тому +5

      I wonder if it wasn't that he knew what was coming up and he couldn't contain his smile. This was a great cover of a great song.

  • @none2465
    @none2465 4 роки тому +56

    Thanks to the ukulele orchestra and the danish symphony
    They made our life better than before...

    • @olgaantunes8111
      @olgaantunes8111 2 роки тому +1

      Pensei qui era americanos.

    • @cjsingh4070
      @cjsingh4070 2 роки тому

      You need to watch the royal marine bands version too.

  • @the_fall1n.1
    @the_fall1n.1 Рік тому +40

    13 years later, still a pleasure to hear this beautiful piece of work :)

  • @thefatmanmx
    @thefatmanmx 8 років тому +122

    This put the biggest smile on my face.

  • @ventarfield7115
    @ventarfield7115 8 років тому +519

    As they supposedly say in the UK...Bloody Brilliant.

    • @aidencowdrey
      @aidencowdrey 8 років тому +17

      Can confirm this is true.

    • @chezcotton
      @chezcotton 8 років тому +3

      Sometimes daily!

    • @harryjackdavies7407
      @harryjackdavies7407 8 років тому +8

      Ben Garfield absoutely bang on old chap, this is English romanticism for a good old date young fellow, very good music for fornication and all

    • @R0YCR0PPER
      @R0YCR0PPER 8 років тому +21

      or gurt mint me ole babbs

    • @robertdixon3254
      @robertdixon3254 7 років тому +16

      Spoken like a true Bristolian sir.

  • @bloggerpillai
    @bloggerpillai 9 років тому +57

    Blew me away! one of my all time fav songs from the great Ennio Morricone.

    • @jamesanderson1687
      @jamesanderson1687 9 років тому +2

      +Anil Pillai Ennio Morricone also wrote the soundtrack of John Carpenter's The Thing. Amazing.

    • @lalaselenic6702
      @lalaselenic6702 9 років тому

      anlipilai

    • @crcurran
      @crcurran 9 років тому

      +James Anderson He did write a soundtrack but John Carpenter scrapped it and used only small parts of it and repeating a lot. Morricone didn't like what he had done.

    • @crcurran
      @crcurran 9 років тому

      +James Anderson He did write a soundtrack but John Carpenter scrapped it and used only small parts of it and repeating a lot. Morricone didn't like what he had done.

    • @crcurran
      @crcurran 9 років тому

      +James Anderson He did write a soundtrack but John Carpenter scrapped it and used only small parts of it and repeating a lot. Morricone didn't like what he had done.

  • @TommyHarrison-lm1zf
    @TommyHarrison-lm1zf 4 місяці тому +3

    Doesn't get any better than this ...Amazing from start to finish 😊

  • @pommedtress5524
    @pommedtress5524 5 років тому +731

    2020 and its still amazing

    • @Skyplaze
      @Skyplaze 4 роки тому +6

      our band teacher sent us this during quarantine

    • @djalmasozza6490
      @djalmasozza6490 4 роки тому +3

      Com certeza!!!
      Continua Incrível.

    • @kallepunkken
      @kallepunkken 4 роки тому +1

      No one is intersested in what year you are listening to this.

    • @jacquespicotte8886
      @jacquespicotte8886 4 роки тому +2

      Greetings from Leamington, Ontario, Canada, March 13th.

    • @shrestha6452
      @shrestha6452 4 роки тому +1

      The piece is still amazing. Only 2020 isn't 😷

  • @smetchaupeter516
    @smetchaupeter516 3 роки тому +8

    That laugh is a trademark! I feel most of us comeback to watch that part some of the day.

  • @frostwaffy
    @frostwaffy 8 років тому +728

    at 2:30 i just cant understand how can you whistle that smooth..

    • @slowcloudorca5071
      @slowcloudorca5071 8 років тому +38

      practice, I can do that too.... because when you love this song..you want to do that part soooooo muccccch. Keep tryin' you'll get it!

    • @No1sonuk
      @No1sonuk 8 років тому +33

      With practice you can whistle continuously for some time.
      You can whistle while breathing in too. You pick a point where there's a hard note change and change direction of the air flow.
      You can then whistle continuously until you get cramp in your jaw or your lips/mouth dry up.

    • @alienfermentationlab1657
      @alienfermentationlab1657 8 років тому +3

      Anchoring the tip of your tongue against your teeth helps with the control. At least that's how I do it.

    • @frostwaffy
      @frostwaffy 8 років тому +8

      guys i know how to whistle but i just cant whistle that smooth :)

    • @CrapAt0ItsBest
      @CrapAt0ItsBest 8 років тому +27

      the reverb on the mic helps but damn that's still pretty impressive whistling.

  • @jacquesraymond6892
    @jacquesraymond6892 Рік тому +22

    Ennio Morricone would have love it.

    • @doggystyly
      @doggystyly 6 днів тому

      Rest in Peace

    • @casualobserver3145
      @casualobserver3145 2 дні тому

      The Maestro passed away in 2020 so he may have, on the odd chance actually seen & enjoyed it.

  • @davidvaldiviezo3051
    @davidvaldiviezo3051 7 років тому +180

    This song reminds me my father, i will always remember him. I LOVE AND I MISS HIM. You have to take advantage of the time because you have your father now, love him and huge a lot of times, nothing is eternal.

    • @ttvwhitewolfgaming2326
      @ttvwhitewolfgaming2326 6 років тому +5

      David Valdiviezo my dad left me

    • @deenugent473
      @deenugent473 6 років тому +3

      I miss my dad too!

    • @ausmanj
      @ausmanj 5 років тому

      Can you please tell me the song.... i want to download it.... music is very soothing.. i love it.

    • @stevestarr5968
      @stevestarr5968 5 років тому +2

      @@ausmanj It's the sound track from the movie The GOOD BAD AND UGLY with actors Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef directed by the great Italian director and movie producer Sergio Leone.

  • @sylvialyons1313
    @sylvialyons1313 3 роки тому +22

    I love this group. In June I bought our daughter a Ukulele for her 43rd birthday. She already has a guitar and her flute from when she played in her high school band and orchestra. She loves the uke. She lives in another state, and the other day she played a song for us on her ukulele. We listened by phone. Loved it and love her. I love the humor from this group and the talent they have. Keep up the good work gang.

  • @bennyjazzful
    @bennyjazzful 10 років тому +12

    WOW
    Brilliant version of a great tune by one of the world's best musical groups.
    From a 71yo Aussie fan.

  • @flalbiakthanga3102
    @flalbiakthanga3102 Рік тому +4

    This song is timeless.I've been loving it for so long because it shows how humanity has grown away from empathy😢

  • @frank3RV4
    @frank3RV4 5 років тому +208

    This youtube video has been a favorite of mine for many years. Yes, still listening in 2019. Always glad to come back and listen again.

    • @MrAlfisti21
      @MrAlfisti21 5 років тому

      Reminds me of many road-trips I did while listening to this live performance

    • @barrybailiff4002
      @barrybailiff4002 5 років тому +1

      me too

    • @sylviakoziarski4912
      @sylviakoziarski4912 5 років тому

      Me too! I bought a Ukulele but sold it. I think it is harder to learn then a French Horn. I'll stick to my French Horn.

    • @kreativabanjavrujici
      @kreativabanjavrujici 5 років тому

      I also.💓

    • @vitaliykuloyans
      @vitaliykuloyans 4 роки тому

      @@kreativabanjavrujici 😊

  • @taftfilms7975
    @taftfilms7975 2 роки тому +35

    Thank you Ennio Morricone. Your music will always make me feel at home.

  • @xShaxOx
    @xShaxOx 8 років тому +74

    Ennio Morricone is a genius

  • @bgg4865
    @bgg4865 2 роки тому +36

    "All of a sudden I heard the paintive cry of a Mexican girl."
    "Orl right my lover?"
    That absolutely cracked me up.

    • @RodFleming-World
      @RodFleming-World 4 місяці тому

      I'm Scottish but I lived in Devon for a while, when it was still Devon. I cracked up the first time a girl said that to me. My mother, who visited on holiday, did too.

  • @tesstickles6022
    @tesstickles6022 4 роки тому +42

    I used to be obsessed with this video when I was seven. I’m sixteen now and I suddenly remembered it. I still love it

    • @Levaaant
      @Levaaant 19 днів тому

      man youre 20 now

  • @nagesh1879
    @nagesh1879 3 роки тому +81

    I have watched this video so many times . The man who whistles does it so beautifully. And at one point his whistle cracks and he smiles and so does the audience . Every time I watch that part I too smile as if it happened just now . This group is very good .

  • @catharineholton49
    @catharineholton49 3 роки тому +16

    Loved this. The guy on the end who couldn't help laughing, was adorable!!

  • @orangescout1967
    @orangescout1967 Рік тому +8

    Well everyone…..hot damn! That was just exquisite. Lots of musical talent in the group and a fine tribute to the GREAT Ennio Morricone.

  • @dinn-vo7ws
    @dinn-vo7ws 9 років тому +252

    whistler guy.....great!

    • @athull08
      @athull08 9 років тому +23

      +dinn9012 this is nothing compared to what he can do. I saw them live, he's a whistle virtuoso!

    • @samtenda9815
      @samtenda9815 5 років тому +1

      @@athull08 I wish if I see their live performance

    • @athull08
      @athull08 5 років тому

      @@samtenda9815 Search "Ukulele Orchestra Whistling Bach" to see what he can do.

  • @redneckextraordinaire3073
    @redneckextraordinaire3073 5 років тому +178

    That whistler, damn... But seriously, I thought this was gonna be a bit corny. But nothing short of world class.

    • @pbwbrian53
      @pbwbrian53 4 роки тому +3

      He’s helped quite a bit by electronic effects.

    • @puggles-qs2ss
      @puggles-qs2ss 4 роки тому +10

      @@pbwbrian53 You're wrong, that whistling is nothing short of original. don't you dare put my Jonty Bankes down. He is a lovely lad. If you can't do what he can, that's your problem, and if you are jealous that you can't do it yourself, that's your problem. Leave my Jonty Bankes alone. (That's told you)

    • @pbwbrian53
      @pbwbrian53 4 роки тому +2

      Ben Tukow There’s definitely some echo, but maybe that’s just the hall. No offense intended.

    • @afabulouskilljoy7353
      @afabulouskilljoy7353 4 роки тому +2

      Your username could describe my neighbors for the next 20 miles

  • @sri420in
    @sri420in 2 роки тому +20

    I somehow never tire of listening and seeing this video again and again compulsively over the decade. It's such a stupendous and brilliant performance.
    Who is still listening to this in 2022. 🤩🤩😍😍

    • @Wuestenkarsten
      @Wuestenkarsten 10 місяців тому +2

      2024......and still going with it!

    • @celiatavares8693
      @celiatavares8693 6 місяців тому

      Acompanho esse conjunto, há muitos anos e não me canso de ouvi-los. Maravilhoso.

    • @brendanc2299
      @brendanc2299 6 місяців тому +1

      Yes it is fantastic

  • @cuongdoan3588
    @cuongdoan3588 3 місяці тому +2

    Wow, I just found The Ukulele Orchestra today, and I listen to them all day.

  • @vijayvis
    @vijayvis 8 років тому +86

    WOW. I don't understand how anyone can give this thumbs down. Amazing.

    • @suezbell1
      @suezbell1 8 років тому

      The intro was a bit "folksy"; the music w/the ukes, however, is amazingly good.

    • @imunfathomable
      @imunfathomable 8 років тому +1

      because theres nothing less "western" than a bunch of pale nerdy brits doing a bad cover with ukuleles. understand my bad comment wasnt the choices of ukeles necessarily but the vocals were awful. couple of them are flat and sound like shit.

    • @tonyh5484
      @tonyh5484 8 років тому +1

      i don't think they were trying to be westerners, just playing the score from a western film, when you refer to nerdy brits, just remember the nerdy brits once had the greatest empire, about 200yrs that will never be surpassed, the usa took over as no 1 after world war 2 about 70yrs and in that short time you've become a busted flush, and if that clinton bitch gets to run the usa in 12 months from now the uk could be sending you food parcels

    • @suezbell1
      @suezbell1 8 років тому +1

      At least we don't bow to our "leaders" -- we enjoy having them "roasted" by comedians on a regular basis. Also, FYI, though Clinton has her faults, she's competent -- actually knows how government works and doesn't work. Trump, however, is an obnoxious self aggrandizing misogynist that, arguably, bribes public officials (FL to not investigate Trump U). Allegedly: He leaves people that do work for him unpaid -- putting some of them out of business (families that had been in business for generations). He filed for bankruptcy multiple times. He discriminates against minorities in work related matters and w/regard to rental properties. Trump allegedly raped a 13 year old -- not unlikely since he, himself, has talked about committing sexual assault --- and/or at the very least lies/brags that he does.Trump will not release his tax returns -- likely because public outcry over his tax related crimes would likely force authorities (including those he'd probably rather bribe ) to put him in jail.So ... go bow to your queen and we'll keep our elections for our head of state -- no matter how ugly they get.

    • @suezbell1
      @suezbell1 8 років тому +3

      There is a difference between opinion and fact -- opinions can be different w/o being wrong. It's sad you appear not to know the difference.

  • @rupertmagiloton1471
    @rupertmagiloton1471 2 роки тому +31

    11 years later still a masterpiece
    A true sense of blissfulness

  • @peppone421
    @peppone421 8 років тому +29

    Great musicians, great humour...wonderfull, many thanks !

  • @GeorgeCohen-yz2gx
    @GeorgeCohen-yz2gx Рік тому +4

    I listen to this every morning. Its the only thing that gets me out of bed each day. I wish my life was better, but this music sure makes me feel like it is.

  • @janicetaylor7516
    @janicetaylor7516 2 роки тому +57

    This is brilliant. Close your eyes and you'll be there at nighttime round the camp fire with all the sounds. Best version ever.

    • @imjelo
      @imjelo Рік тому +2

      I'd be giggling like crazy.

    • @_MjG_
      @_MjG_ Рік тому +1

      I have to believe you never listened to very many other versions then.

  • @FRIARBOP
    @FRIARBOP 4 роки тому +14

    I just had to revisit this video in honor of Ennio Morricone. The Ukes have done the best cover of this IMHO.

  • @Nkelebe
    @Nkelebe 5 років тому +17

    Absolute masterpiece! This should be preserved for future generations. This ensemble shows off the great melodic versatile nature of the Ukulele. Arguably the best four-string musical instrument in the world!

  • @professorgremlin1425
    @professorgremlin1425 Рік тому +6

    My Engineering Tech. teacher showed this to us in high school, and I’ve been addicted to it ever since!

  • @MrGerrardo681
    @MrGerrardo681 8 років тому +16

    have watched this at least 50 times over the last few years..magic!

  • @Sorter_123
    @Sorter_123 4 роки тому +649

    Who else thinks the laugh at 3:41 added an artistic touch on this masterpiece 😁😁

  • @stevedearden1799
    @stevedearden1799 4 роки тому +62

    RIP Ennio Morricone. Genius

    • @hermangouw
      @hermangouw 3 роки тому +2

      He is a legend in movie soundtrack ... thank you Mr Morricone for all the memories !!!

  • @Monev90ssdik
    @Monev90ssdik 3 місяці тому +7

    After decades youtube recommended me this masterpiece......❤❤❤

  • @eega100
    @eega100 5 років тому +26

    Just heard these by accident but my God it is tonic for the soul ..great musicianship,great choice of songs and nobody taking themselves too seriously..beautiful!

  • @JeanDeLaBon
    @JeanDeLaBon 8 років тому +38

    My life has been made better for being able to watch this :D

  • @Dafmeister1978
    @Dafmeister1978 4 роки тому +28

    Enjoy the great orchestra in the sky, Signor Morricone.

  • @Quantum-XF
    @Quantum-XF 4 місяці тому +1

    Unexpected pleasures like this are the reasons I believe in power of British music! Sophisticated, intelligent renditions! And yeah I dig the Beatles, Zeppelin and the other British Invasion bands!hats off

  • @maventurav
    @maventurav 4 роки тому +7

    Like 10 years after I first watched this video I still love it, specially the part where the bass player breaks into a laugh, but still manages to keep it cool and playing... my favorite moment.

  • @larry-naylor
    @larry-naylor 3 роки тому +24

    Wow, just wow. I love the original but this just blows me away. I never knew the uke was such a versatile instrument. Wonderful job.

  • @julesjma
    @julesjma 3 роки тому +87

    Always wondered why such a small nation harbored such endless musical talent. It's staggering.

    • @FaustoM7432
      @FaustoM7432 3 роки тому +3

      For the same reason that such a small nation helped, as many others, shape the modern world as it is today: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy#Culture

    • @johnbuyers8095
      @johnbuyers8095 2 роки тому +6

      GREAT Britain for a reason, check the Pub Landlord’s explanation

    • @arunj.gnanarathinam1412
      @arunj.gnanarathinam1412 2 роки тому

      Shouldn't it be a how rather than a why?

  • @Lanterna_Magica
    @Lanterna_Magica Рік тому +2

    I'm a Film History professor who has had his first Ukulele lesson today.
    Oh my god, this is perfect for me! Such a marvelous rendition of a great classic!
    😍🥰❤️🪕🎼🎶

  • @湯-j9g
    @湯-j9g 3 роки тому +10

    This is the 10th time that I watch this video. I still love it. And every time I laugh when they're singing YA-YE-YA .......... You guys are remarkable.

  • @nickygheda3714
    @nickygheda3714 3 роки тому +10

    Maestro Ennio Morricone: one of the most world famous italian excellences.

  • @sayagogg3955
    @sayagogg3955 4 роки тому +8

    Ennio Morricone still lives in all his music,thanks for this legacy to humanity!

  • @karlenewarner8170
    @karlenewarner8170 Рік тому +3

    I watch this video almost daily because of the whistling stud, but I’ve watched so many of their videos I love them all!

  • @christian_blass
    @christian_blass 6 років тому +9

    This is one of the best Morricone's cover ever. I can't believe this outstanding Uke performance. Thank you

  • @karlmarkl9606
    @karlmarkl9606 5 років тому +14

    This is an amazing performance with ukuleles, a bass and human voices! I caught one of their live performances three or four years ago. They stayed after the performance to talk and sign autographs. I love this group!

  • @helenelavorel9760
    @helenelavorel9760 3 роки тому +8

    Je ne m'en lasse pas... il y a des années que je revois ce numéro avec plaisir et surtout avec admiration (le bassiste est à croquer !!)

  • @joancollier4488
    @joancollier4488 2 роки тому +2

    If only I could 'like' this as often as I've played it over the last 12 years.......still great to watch and listen to every single time.

  • @JaneHowitt
    @JaneHowitt 8 років тому +21

    Seen these guys live!! A-MAZING!!!! This is joy ... just joy!!

  • @genericdynamics6618
    @genericdynamics6618 5 років тому +25

    So far one of the best covers i've ever listened to, although the master Morricone remains unparalleled

  • @ruchashukla2263
    @ruchashukla2263 4 роки тому +9

    They look like such a fun bunch. A live concert with them must be so awesome. Someday, maybe!

  • @brianrhodes1228
    @brianrhodes1228 2 місяці тому +1

    So well done, an incredibly talented group of musicians.

  • @RumpSpank3rGaming
    @RumpSpank3rGaming 7 років тому +796

    I wanna know why someone would dislike this. I know everyone has different opinions but this is awesome and that's a fact

    • @gillflum4257
      @gillflum4257 7 років тому +11

      the girl can’t strum consistently.

    • @gerdacoonan7250
      @gerdacoonan7250 7 років тому +17

      Gill Flum, if you shut your eyes and just listened . . would you know ??????????????

    • @gillflum4257
      @gillflum4257 7 років тому +1

      BigKev it’s not hard to hear the inconsistent strumming

    • @cyborgbadger1015
      @cyborgbadger1015 6 років тому +10

      There are also 9 million bicycles in Beijing, that's a fact, also.

    • @Karachipanda
      @Karachipanda 6 років тому

      RS GAMING they r bullshit

  • @Bob-us9di
    @Bob-us9di 8 років тому +47

    Wonderfully typical British insanity - great humour and musicianship. I'm developing a liking for the Uke now :)

  • @oliviaalbaalba2051
    @oliviaalbaalba2051 4 роки тому +17

    Sr. que silva y toca guitarra, se percibe que es ud muy simpatico y agradable. Aqui sigo enganchada, es la version mas fenomenal que he visto. Son lo maximo!

  • @Barbara-z3e3w
    @Barbara-z3e3w 6 місяців тому

    Such memories when I found this on my phone! I was at this concert with my husband and it was such a joyful evening. My husband has since passed but it was so good to relive that time. We were early and helped get out the chairs and had good seats near the front. What amazing musicians they were , great characters, clever and funny. Thanks for the memories. B.

  • @eega100
    @eega100 4 роки тому +4

    Ennio would be proud of this arrangement,capturing musicality and fun. RIP

  • @نبيلالمالكي-ك6ب
    @نبيلالمالكي-ك6ب 8 років тому +34

    I'm from Iraq, I love this wonderful film and this beautiful music ..... this summit Creativity and art upscale beautiful

  • @6swag792
    @6swag792 4 роки тому +7

    I remember watching this with my dad when I was very little, he enjoyed it so much, I didn't know what was happening but I got caught up with the hype of my dad and just started enjoying it without knowing what they were doing.

  • @monicasweeney550
    @monicasweeney550 11 місяців тому +1

    I can listen to this over and over, it never loses it's masterpiece of sound and meaning. Amazing talent and humour

  • @melmccabe6672
    @melmccabe6672 3 роки тому +16

    Booked tickets to see you all again in Salford. Can't wait. Here's hoping.x

  • @reginald_czynaski
    @reginald_czynaski 8 років тому +110

    They seem to have fun. Good.

    • @johnthomas7055
      @johnthomas7055 8 років тому

      Reginald Czynaski b

    • @rhinochaser3216
      @rhinochaser3216 8 років тому +1

      Bad and the ugly

    • @laizasalas8063
      @laizasalas8063 8 років тому

      Hеrе is really full аnd gооoood quality The Gоod, the Bаd аnd the Ugly => twitter.com/daf353839f7bd7b72/status/795841385446285312 Тhe Ukulele Orchеstrа оf Greаt Britain Тhe Good Thе Bad and The Uglу

    • @imakethings9892
      @imakethings9892 8 років тому +6

      I read your comment as, "they seem to have found god."

  • @wolfinpdx
    @wolfinpdx 7 років тому +5

    This performance is now one of my favorite things. Thank you!

  • @JAMBUTTY691
    @JAMBUTTY691 Рік тому +2

    An incredible piece of music by the late Ennio Morricone, and how wonderfully played. Bravo.

  • @julieolsen2077
    @julieolsen2077 10 років тому +13

    Ukuleles are underrated, proven by these guys. Such a beautiful arrangement!

  • @oliviaalbaalba2051
    @oliviaalbaalba2051 2 роки тому +12

    Muchas gracias maestro JONTI BANKES por tu aportacion con el magistral silbido, sin tu agradable presencia, sonrisa y sentido del humor esta interpretacion no hubiera sido lo que es. ❤❤❤

  • @91smitha
    @91smitha 4 роки тому +4

    Saw this in my last year of college and I still grin helplessly now.
    The whole cracking during the whistling and the smile adds to the performance

  • @hoangkieuanh5814
    @hoangkieuanh5814 2 роки тому +1

    Only the guitar sounds of the Ukulele Orchestras could make the vocal range of symphony good enough to blend and elevate this man's virtuosic whistling strongly and soaring in the air... It's really powerful enough to bring our memories back to the Wildwest of America in the years 1800's.__A wonderful musical masterpiece.! Thanks for everything.

    • @ibrahimsultan2078
      @ibrahimsultan2078 2 роки тому

      Really Wonderful Music Rare guitar Stars. NUMBER 1 ❤️⚘️