Als een uitwisselingstudent heb ik in Groningen gestudeert. Het is een keer gebeurt, dat ik toen naar een disco wilde, had mijn ID niet met mij, de security man heeft mij alleen binnnen gelaten as ik Het Wilhelminus zing en dit is wel gelukt! Lang leve Nederland !
@@aginanasi Nyilvan en is teged. Utrecht es Arnhem kozott lakom, biztos tudod/ismered :Heuvelrug. Maastricht nekem is szivrevalo. Gyonyoru. Egesz Limburg. A ferjem zeelandi gyerek, Middelburg. Ott is minden szep. Az egesz orszag csodalatos. Mint a mi hazank. En pedig budapesti vagyok, de ez tulajdonkeppen nem is erdekes . Puszi neked.
Everyone rises in The Netherlands to the Dutch anthem. It's considered really bad if you don't stand, or even cover your heart at some occasions. Not singing is also considered bad
There's totally nothing special about that XD Find a country where they don't stand for the anthem and show respect for the flag. I mean, just really, that's not a Dutch nor German nor Swedish nor Polish nor Russian nor American thing, that's just completely normal guys. In Poland we stand for the national anthem, for Rota, for Boże coś Polskę, for Z dawna Polski Tyś Królową, for Gaude Mater Polonia and for Bogurodzica. We even stand for a Christmas carol called Bóg się rodzi. And as far as I know the Brits also stand for Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory, I Vow to Thee My Country etc. That's quite a common practice everywhere. Btw Wilhelmus is a very specific anthem when it comes to the lyrics, but its music is epic.
@@benjonesthe3rd200 thats indeed total bullshit to do so and disrespectful. There are always things in your country you dont agree with. You can never make everyone happy but those people dont understand that and think they are the center of the world
@@DAnce-wp5ct De tekst van het lied is in de mond gelegd van Willem van Oranje, alsof hij die zelf uitgesproken heeft. De tekst weerspiegelt Willem van Oranjes tweestrijd inzake de opstand in de Nederlanden: enerzijds probeert hij als vertegenwoordiger van het staatsgezag trouw te zijn aan de Spaanse koning, anderzijds volgt hij zijn geweten dat hem voorschrijft in de eerste plaats God en het Nederlandse volk te dienen. Willem van Oranje geeft aan van Duits bloed te zijn. Dit heeft betrekking op de gebieden van het Heilige Roomse Rijk te zijn, waar in de 16e eeuw de gebieden van het huidige Duitsland en de Nederlanden onder vielen. Het is dus pertinent onjuist te beweren dat de tekst zo moet worden uitgelegd dat “wij” thans zingen van Duits bloed te zijn.
I am Japanese. I remember Antonius Geesink from Dutch National Anthem. He was the first olympic champion of Judo open weight division in 1964. It means he was the strongest judo player in the world. So many Japanese judokas respect him !
My Grandfather was part of the Canadian Army that helped liberate the Kingdom of the Netherlands during ww2. He had a grade 10 education but could speak 4 languages including Dutch. We played this anthem at his funeral. lang leve de koning! R.I.P Gramps 🇳🇱🇨🇦
Al bent ik nu al 73 jaar woonagtig in Zuid Afrika, kryg ik noch altijd een warm gevoel als ik het Wilhelmus hoort zingen. En wie kunt het nu beter vertolken als André Rieu en zijn Meester orchest. Hartlijk gefeliciteerd met je 75 ste verjaardag, een kwart Eeu! Hoopt dat je nog lang gespaard zult blijven.
You guys have one of most heartrising and beautiful national anthems in the world. Im not a Dutch but every time i hear Het Vilhelmus tears streaming from my eyes God zegene allemaal
Me too. I'm Dutch, I love the melody but the lyrics are as beautiful. The anthem sings of William of Orange, who led the uprising against the Spanish king who then cruelly oppressed it. This war would last 80 years and William wouldn't see its end. But the fire he started never went out, his sons followed in his footsteps and after a long war, the Dutch were finally free.
O ja, zweifelsohne. Hübsch der Kontrast hier auf YT: Gleich danach folgt die italienische Hymne. Schlichte Strenge des nordmitteleuropäischen Chorals gegen die Verdi-mäßige Italianità. Auch das ist sehr schön. Und alles zusammen die Seele Europas.
@matthistilgner8365 And the oldest (Japans melody is older but had no lyrics. 0As complete anthem the Hymn of the Netherlands is the oldest. And if you know history, Wilhelm was the "Statthalder", sort of the governor for Philipp II., King of Spain. Eventually Wilelm was assassinated.....
I’m glad to have such friendly and peaceful neighbors. Germany is fortunate to have such great neighbours. Especially in these difficult times it becomes very clear. We have to stick together. This proud and beautiful national anthem of the Dutch. Greetings from Germany.
Wilhelmus van Nassauwe, ben ick van Duitschen bloed, ( Wilhelm von Nassau, bin ich von Deutschem blut) it's quite clear Germany and the Netherlands are quite near to eachother.
***** Don't worry man, as a Spaniard we also invaded and dominated your country...long long time ago..sorry for that...fortunately domination is part of the past. All my respect and hugs to the Netherlands
And you the Dutch have Your HAL, an enterprise with tradition and two connections to our Poland. The small 'Warszawa' and the big 'Stefan Batory'! Thanks very very much. 🇵🇱♍❤️🇳🇱❤️🇵🇱
My brother and I were hitch-hiking through the Netherlands (we wore our Scout rucksacks on which was the word Canada and our flag)............as we came to a city centre where a great crowd was assembled without knowing that they were celebrating Dutch freedom from the Nazis.......as we hiked along.....the crowd went suddenly silent and then parted to let us through......then someone spotted our flags and the word Canada and the crowd went nuts......people rushed toward us clapping and singing.....and we were literally swept up by the crowd and propelled along as the centre of attraction.......we were hugged and kissed and welcomed by everyone......it turned out that a Canadian regiment had freed the city during the war and everyone thought we were young soldier wearing Scout military pattern rucksacks......what a reception we were given.....!
You must understand that the winter of '45 was really horrible for the still occupied parts beyond the rivers. The USA didn't really care to liberate us, they were after the war industry of Germany to get their grubby hands on the advancements made by the Germans in several technologies. If it weren't for the Canadians liberating us, we would have suffered even more because the USA would have taken their sweet time with Germany first.
@@AwoudeX We can't blame the US for not liberating us, we're lucky we got liberated at all! Besides, the fact that the US got involved made it possible for the Canadians to liberate us. Honestly, you're embarrassing us by blaming the US. We should always take responsibility for our own situation.
Ja, the 5th of May we celebrate that we were freed by indeed mostly Canadians. Our Queen was in Canada at the moment. The former Queen Beatrix grew up in Canada, away from the war. We owe Canada, the US, Great Britain, France and Poland a debt that cannot be repaid in money.
I love those summer nights when it's calm and mild, it's 10pm and the sun is just about starting to set, there's a fresh smell in the air, you just cannot beat it.
I'm Russian-Georgian and I've been living in Maastricht for two years. I love this wonderful land and the people! Mаastricht will be in my heart for ever!
This must be one of the most inspiring heartfelt Anthems in the World. Respected by the Dutch citizens! What a beautiful rendition! I would love to visit Nederland! Dankjewel Nederland!
As a US Air Force officer while serving in Europe, my wife and I stood in the main square in Amsterdam as people gathered to celebrate Liberation Day. I remember the queen coming out of the her building and walking right past where I stood. She was followed by WWII veterans of the British and American armies who liberated the Netherlands. She gave a moving speech. But the thing I recall the most is the playing of the Dutch National Anthem. I was moved by its beauty. I turned to a stranger next to me who was Dutch and told him I thought the Dutch anthem was very beautiful. His face lit up and he smiled from ear to ear and thanked me for my kindness. He was very proud at that moment.
Ummmm... British and American armies who liberated the Netherlands??? As any Dutch person about that. No, they will say. That would be the soldiers of Canada.
The comment is pure Gold I LOVE YOUR COMMENT , so sweet and full of HONESTY And genuine Admiration of this Beautyful Anthem , , i dont know if was Queen BEATRIX or Queen JULIANNA both of them were very human Specially Queen JULIANNA Very Popular and down to earth , everybody love Her ,
Thank you for the Tulips you guys send us (to Ottawa, Canada), every year for Canada Day. And, I am a great fan of Andre Rieu. I had been to his concerts many times when his Johann Strauss Orchestra visited Ottawa.
Greetings to the Netherlands from Deep in the Heart of TEXAS. I have visited your country several times, as I used to live in neighboring Germany. I have very fond memories of my time in the Netherlands. Thank you for your friendship to the USA over the years. My best wishes to the Dutch people!!
@@SimonKanner-si3itI take your remark of kicking out Mexicans from Texas as racist . I am Mexican and I have done nothing wrong for you to say that we should be kicked out from Texas
One of the best anthem. It's so unique and the lyrics are amazing. It's in William The Silent's perspective, and how he has felt loyalty to his land and his people, and even though he has been loyal to the King of Spain, but because of the persecution and rights not given to the Dutch people, he then turns against them. From the royal's favourite to an enemy. The anthem has a very emotional message and tune resonating to a deep wound or a yearning to one's fatherland, and God - in which William of Nassau wants to rely on and all he ever wanted to do. Greetings from India.
It tells a story. It's not an anthem about wow look our country is beautiful. It's deeper then that. Way deeper. The whole anthem is an homage to all those who fought for our freedom, and those of other nations in the Eighty Years War.
have to disagree about melody but the lyrics of Wilhelmus are most meaningful even more than the American one (I'm American). Best melody I'd have to say is the German anthem (at least some brass versions of it are incredible).
@@dutchskyrimgamer.youtube2748 yea William literally praying for freedom for the Spanish colonists but still respecting the King of Spain, praying for his fellow dissenters, symbolic reference to David protected from Saul.....best lyrics (even more than the full version of the Star Spangled Banner which is also in the context of a war for the nation).
As it was in the old days. Thousands of people standing, respectful of their own Anthem and of their own identity. Congratulations and greetings from Argentina.
Greetings from New Amsterdam (New York City). Our Official City Flag proudly shows our Dutch Heritage. The Colors are Blue White and Orange. And a Figure of a Dutch settler and Indian Warrior adorn the Flag. The tricolor design is derived from the flag of the Dutch Republic-the Prince's Flag-as used in New Amsterdam in 1625.
A friend of mine was a big admirer of André Rieu and the orchestra. He dreamed with going to one of the concerts, but lived a humble life and was never able to; he passed away earlier this year. Big emotional connection with the performances.
To be historically accurate it's actually some delightfully brazen propaganda for William of Orange who was a very wiley politician and - despite what we like to think today-initially didn't want independance from Spain. Only when it became politically expedient for him did he become the great leader of the Dutch revolt. Still a beautiful anthem!
Bob Shank Jr if you are from america can guess 2 things, and at least one of them is true, 1, you have no idea what they are singing, 2 you think it is german
jermaine vink I learned German and your close Dutch in High School, Jermaine, and further in college at the University of Arizona. However, I was mostly referring to the 'music', not the lyrics. My good friend, Jasper van Haren in Kaatsheuvel, helps me with translation from time-to-time. Nice of you to post. But don't always jump to conclusions, eh? Have a great day!
У Андре Рьё необыкновенно красивое, доброе лицо.Он прекрасен, от него исходит сияние. От музыки, которую он исполняет, льется любовь. Спасибо, дорогой маэстро, за то , что ты есть в этом мире.
Which means you are Dutch too. I wonder if you can sing the Wilhelmus or know a few Dutch words. Despite your mother died five years ago, I still want to wish you strength. And I believe I can speak in name of all of my people. Wij wensen u veel sterkte toe.
Cruyff, Neeskens, Van Basten, Gullit, Rijkaard, Bergkamp, Roy, Van Persie, Overmars, Robben. These are who I think about when I hear this. Royalty of football. Please win the next WC!
Wunderschön! Lebe nur wenige km von den Niederlanden entfernt, letztes Jahr noch Urlaub da gemacht. Bin immer gerne dort....ein tolles Land und noch bessere Menschen. 🇱🇺👍
This anthem blooms in my soul like the Dutch tulip. It's so deep, so emotional, so sensual ... so devoted. Salute with three cheers and sparkling fireworks 🎇 from Bulgaria
You as European are too partially one of us. The first couplet of the Wilhelmus is a hymne to William the Silent. If that feels you united. Then it's a European anthem as much as a Dutch. Wij groeten Bulgarije 🇳🇱🇪🇺🇧🇬
1.) Wilhelmus van Nassouwe ben ik, van Duitsen bloed, den vaderland getrouwe blijf ik tot in den dood. Een Prinse van Oranje ben ik, vrij, onverveerd, den Koning van Hispanje heb ik altijd geëerd.
Nou nou, dat jij niet doorhebt dat iemand een andere mening heeft. Ook het Wien Neerlands bloed heeft zo zijn bezwaren. Tweede regel daarvan: Van vreemde smetten vrij! In Indië maakte men daarvan: Zo frank en fier en vrij.
@@daann7541 Though it must seem so to many Europeans, we aren't all Philistines. Greetings to you and to all of our friends in the Netherlands. You have a beautiful national anthem.
I love the Netherlands. In 2012, me and my nephew went to Amsterdam for JESC 2012 and has a great time!! I hope to move there some day!! Greetings from Moldova
Glad im only a ferry ride away from the port of Rotterdam, such a beautiful country with an anthem to match. Long live the Netherlands and its culture. From the United Kingdom
Wenn alle untreu werden, So bleib’ ich dir doch treu; Daß Dankbarkeit auf Erden Nicht ausgestorben sey. Für mich umfing dich Leiden, Vergingst für mich in Schmerz; Drum geb’ ich dir mit Freuden Auf ewig dieses Herz.
writing from New Jersey USA: I'm not Dutch nor have Dutch ancestry, but I am moved whenever I hear Wilhelmus. This anthem wins friends and admirers for Holland every time it is played - especially before football matches!
Knowing more about The Netherlands and me being Reformed/Presbyterian definitely makes me appreciate the country a lot. Blessings to our Dutch brothers and sisters l! God bless!
The best past is that today half our country is conservative, the other half is very progressive but we live perfectly together. Respecting each other. Maintaining a lot of the reformed/protestant values.
This anthem is so moving and pleasant. I really love that warm brass in the first time, it’s such a quiet and beautiful dignity. 💐 🌷 🌷 🌷 🇳🇱 🌷 🌷 🌷 💐 Love from Oregon 🇺🇸.
The anthem tells a story rather then some words in how beautiful the land we live on is. The entire song (15 couplets) tells the story of the people who fought and died for our freedom in the Eighty Years War. William of Orange gave his life so that we know freedom of religion today. His brothers did so too.
For every true PATRIOT, their National Hymn IS the most beautiful in the World! From an Englishman who, in the past have often spent time in Holland, - great people & country! Warm greetings & best wishes to our Dutch friends!!
John Redmond thank you very much, my dad was in ireland for his work and he said it was a very beautiful country, so maybe we and our whole family are going to Ireland
Im ready to hear it 23 more times this year
22 buddy... we heard it 2 times already ☠️
now what can be done ? the man's a monster
-1 because of brake failure in australia
19 left after China
@@ichigo0329 -2 after Miami
Als een uitwisselingstudent heb ik in Groningen gestudeert. Het is een keer gebeurt, dat ik toen naar een disco wilde, had mijn ID niet met mij, de security man heeft mij alleen binnnen gelaten as ik Het Wilhelminus zing en dit is wel gelukt! Lang leve Nederland !
Kitunoen irsz hollandul! En is magyar lany vagyok, a ferjem holland.
Szeretettel udvozollek innen.
@@agica4647 Üdvözlet Maastrichtból kedves Druszám!
@@aginanasi Nyilvan en is teged. Utrecht es Arnhem kozott lakom, biztos tudod/ismered :Heuvelrug.
Maastricht nekem is szivrevalo. Gyonyoru. Egesz Limburg. A ferjem zeelandi gyerek, Middelburg. Ott is minden szep. Az egesz orszag csodalatos.
Mint a mi hazank.
En pedig budapesti vagyok, de ez tulajdonkeppen nem is erdekes .
Puszi neked.
@@agica4647 Jól esett hogy írtál! Éljen a piros/fehér/zöld és vagy kék!
😂
Honestly one of the most beautiful national anthems I’ve ever heard. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 🇳🇱
Thank you, and thank you for saving us at WW2😊😊
I just love the man at 0:58 with glasses on putting his right hand over his heart as a sign of loyalty, respect and patriotism. God bless him!
Immediately the first note of the Anthem is played, everyone in the audience is on their feet. That's true respect.
No, it’s a formal thing of Dutch people to do. Respect for our anthem and country.
Everyone rises in The Netherlands to the Dutch anthem. It's considered really bad if you don't stand, or even cover your heart at some occasions. Not singing is also considered bad
Yeah in America they kneel and spit on the country and they call it their right . Hardcore communists
There's totally nothing special about that XD Find a country where they don't stand for the anthem and show respect for the flag. I mean, just really, that's not a Dutch nor German nor Swedish nor Polish nor Russian nor American thing, that's just completely normal guys. In Poland we stand for the national anthem, for Rota, for Boże coś Polskę, for Z dawna Polski Tyś Królową, for Gaude Mater Polonia and for Bogurodzica. We even stand for a Christmas carol called Bóg się rodzi. And as far as I know the Brits also stand for Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory, I Vow to Thee My Country etc. That's quite a common practice everywhere. Btw Wilhelmus is a very specific anthem when it comes to the lyrics, but its music is epic.
@@benjonesthe3rd200 thats indeed total bullshit to do so and disrespectful. There are always things in your country you dont agree with. You can never make everyone happy but those people dont understand that and think they are the center of the world
As a dutch person. It makes my proud that so many people from all around the world like our national anthem.
Dit gebeurt omdat we van Duits bloed zijn☺️🇩🇪
@@DAnce-wp5ct De tekst van het lied is in de mond gelegd van Willem van Oranje, alsof hij die zelf uitgesproken heeft. De tekst weerspiegelt Willem van Oranjes tweestrijd inzake de opstand in de Nederlanden: enerzijds probeert hij als vertegenwoordiger van het staatsgezag trouw te zijn aan de Spaanse koning, anderzijds volgt hij zijn geweten dat hem voorschrijft in de eerste plaats God en het Nederlandse volk te dienen. Willem van Oranje geeft aan van Duits bloed te zijn. Dit heeft betrekking op de gebieden van het Heilige Roomse Rijk te zijn, waar in de 16e eeuw de gebieden van het huidige Duitsland en de Nederlanden onder vielen. Het is dus pertinent onjuist te beweren dat de tekst zo moet worden uitgelegd dat “wij” thans zingen van Duits bloed te zijn.
You have a beautiful country! Love from India
Fellow neighbor , Belgium on Flanders side
Second best Anthem behind the French .
Grettings from your Old Colony, Indonesia🎉🎉🎉. I love you Dutch
We love your country too 🇳🇱🧡🇮🇩
I am Japanese. I remember Antonius Geesink from Dutch National Anthem. He was the first olympic champion of Judo open weight division in 1964. It means he was the strongest judo player in the world. So many Japanese judokas respect him !
We in the Netherlands respect him too. He is not forgotten.
@@ronaldderooij1774 Ik heb hier een brief....
¡Magnífico! 😊
Great respect from you, thank you. Japan brought that wonderful art Judo to the world.
Beautiful from an Englishman God bless the Dutch people i pray peace over the land
Thank you for bringing peace to our country 75 years ago ... Lest we forget
My Grandfather was part of the Canadian Army that helped liberate the Kingdom of the Netherlands during ww2. He had a grade 10 education but could speak 4 languages including Dutch. We played this anthem at his funeral. lang leve de koning! R.I.P Gramps 🇳🇱🇨🇦
Did he fight in the north of the Netherlands?
We will never forget the sacrifices that have been made by the allies. Still remember them🙌🏼
@Communisme Om de hoek jawel
May your grandfather rest in peace.
🇨🇦🧡🇳🇱
@Francisco Le Buff wow thank you for saying that 👍
Al bent ik nu al 73 jaar woonagtig in Zuid Afrika, kryg ik noch altijd een warm gevoel als ik het Wilhelmus hoort zingen.
En wie kunt het nu beter vertolken als André Rieu en zijn Meester orchest.
Hartlijk gefeliciteerd met je 75 ste verjaardag, een kwart Eeu!
Hoopt dat je nog lang gespaard zult blijven.
You guys have one of most heartrising and beautiful national anthems in the world.
Im not a Dutch but every time i hear Het Vilhelmus tears streaming from my eyes
God zegene allemaal
datamek Thanks❤
Dankjewel!
Wilhemus.
I don't understand how anyone could watch this without tears pricking away at the eyes....and I'm English...
You are right, me too. And I' am English as well.
Incredible!! With love from Canada
The mighty Netherlands shows her true heart. Moving beyond words. My near cousins. Bless you. Rev Dev xxx
I BLESS THE NETHERLANDS AND I 💋💋 LOVE ZIGGY.
No idea why but this melody moves me to tears time and time again. Beautiful
Me too,and I' am not a Dutch person. What an amazing beautiful hyme,the most beautiful in the world!!!! Tears are in my eyes...
Me too. I'm Dutch, I love the melody but the lyrics are as beautiful. The anthem sings of William of Orange, who led the uprising against the Spanish king who then cruelly oppressed it. This war would last 80 years and William wouldn't see its end. But the fire he started never went out, his sons followed in his footsteps and after a long war, the Dutch were finally free.
@@michielkisteman fascinating thank you
Wirklich eine der schönsten Nationalhymnen weltweit.
O ja, zweifelsohne. Hübsch der Kontrast hier auf YT: Gleich danach folgt die italienische Hymne. Schlichte Strenge des nordmitteleuropäischen Chorals gegen die Verdi-mäßige Italianità. Auch das ist sehr schön. Und alles zusammen die Seele Europas.
I agree.
@matthistilgner8365 And the oldest (Japans melody is older but had no lyrics. 0As complete anthem the Hymn of the Netherlands is the oldest. And if you know history, Wilhelm was the "Statthalder", sort of the governor for Philipp II., King of Spain. Eventually Wilelm was assassinated.....
I Salute you , Netherlands national Anthem. Respect from Thailand
Dank U Wel🌷 Thank you 🌷🙋🙇🌷
I’m glad to have such friendly and peaceful neighbors. Germany is fortunate to have such great neighbours. Especially in these difficult times it becomes very clear. We have to stick together. This proud and beautiful national anthem of the Dutch. Greetings from Germany.
Wilhelmus van Nassauwe, ben ick van Duitschen bloed, ( Wilhelm von Nassau, bin ich von Deutschem blut) it's quite clear Germany and the Netherlands are quite near to eachother.
Yes .Germany is economic Netherland best exporter...More than the usa ..
Love yall back from the Netherlands 🇳🇱❤
@@renekuipers4563 HAHAHAHAHA.
And the Dutch people love the Germans,now we are friends forever,many kisses.
Eine traumhaft schöne Melodie. Für mich einer der besten Nationalhymnen der Welt.
Grüße aus dem Nachbarland
Yah, Mallles!! A terrific melody! ...und, yah - one of the best in der Welt!!!
Yawol !!!
***** Don't worry man, as a Spaniard we also invaded and dominated your country...long long time ago..sorry for that...fortunately domination is part of the past. All my respect and hugs to the Netherlands
Mallles vielen dank, mallles. Wir Lieben Deutschland auch!
Mallles Danke schön.
Warm greetings from Greece🇬🇷This national anthem and this country are absolutely splendid
The Netherlands definitely have one of the most beautiful anthems ever!
and a wonderfull history
Along with Canada 🇨🇦
And you the Dutch have Your HAL, an enterprise with tradition and two connections to our Poland. The small 'Warszawa' and the big 'Stefan Batory'! Thanks very very much.
🇵🇱♍❤️🇳🇱❤️🇵🇱
Iraq 🇮🇶 ❤ most beautiful anthems ever
I’m Irish ☘️ you guys I love you Holland 🇳🇱 Netherlands my brothers and sisters
My brother and I were hitch-hiking through the Netherlands (we wore our Scout rucksacks on which was the word Canada and our flag)............as we came to a city centre where a great crowd was assembled without knowing that they were celebrating Dutch freedom from the Nazis.......as we hiked along.....the crowd went suddenly silent and then parted to let us through......then someone spotted our flags and the word Canada and the crowd went nuts......people rushed toward us clapping and singing.....and we were literally swept up by the crowd and propelled along as the centre of attraction.......we were hugged and kissed and welcomed by everyone......it turned out that a Canadian regiment had freed the city during the war and everyone thought we were young soldier wearing Scout military pattern rucksacks......what a reception we were given.....!
You must understand that the winter of '45 was really horrible for the still occupied parts beyond the rivers. The USA didn't really care to liberate us, they were after the war industry of Germany to get their grubby hands on the advancements made by the Germans in several technologies. If it weren't for the Canadians liberating us, we would have suffered even more because the USA would have taken their sweet time with Germany first.
My brother and I were bathing in a beach in Siberia...
@@AwoudeX We can't blame the US for not liberating us, we're lucky we got liberated at all! Besides, the fact that the US got involved made it possible for the Canadians to liberate us.
Honestly, you're embarrassing us by blaming the US. We should always take responsibility for our own situation.
Ja, the 5th of May we celebrate that we were freed by indeed mostly Canadians. Our Queen was in Canada at the moment. The former Queen Beatrix grew up in Canada, away from the war. We owe Canada, the US, Great Britain, France and Poland a debt that cannot be repaid in money.
and for good reason, the Canadians practically liberated Holland, they also liberated my city. big respect to those across the ocean.
What a masterpiece, what moving anthem both the tunes and lyrics are grand, wonderful country, great people, greetings from Jordan!
One of the most beautiful hymns of the world
Dankjewel! Thank you!
One of the greatest national anthem of all time, superbly rendered by Mr. Rieu and his Orchestra.
I love those summer nights when it's calm and mild, it's 10pm and the sun is just about starting to set, there's a fresh smell in the air, you just cannot beat it.
And than WHHHAAAMMMM Andre Rieux!!!
I'm Russian-Georgian and I've been living in Maastricht for two years. I love this wonderful land and the people! Mаastricht will be in my heart for ever!
Breathtaking indeed, I'm not even Dutch but I'm crying orange slices already 😥🍊
The Spanish king demands you to stop crying and eat paella, pronto!
You should see a doctor i think ;)
The Dutch say get France. De Nederlanders zeggen krijgen Frankrijk
@@jigglypuff3287 wat bedoel je?
We Dutch don't even het to learn the anthem at school nowadays... It's à shame... Patriotism has became rare in Holland...
This must be one of the most inspiring heartfelt Anthems in the World. Respected by the Dutch citizens! What a beautiful rendition! I would love to visit Nederland! Dankjewel Nederland!
As a US Air Force officer while serving in Europe, my wife and I stood in the main square in Amsterdam as people gathered to celebrate Liberation Day. I remember the queen coming out of the her building and walking right past where I stood. She was followed by WWII veterans of the British and American armies who liberated the Netherlands. She gave a moving speech. But the thing I recall the most is the playing of the Dutch National Anthem. I was moved by its beauty. I turned to a stranger next to me who was Dutch and told him I thought the Dutch anthem was very beautiful. His face lit up and he smiled from ear to ear and thanked me for my kindness. He was very proud at that moment.
How easy it is to be something other than an ugly American. All it takes is something like a simple gesture of kindness and respect.
Ummmm... British and American armies who liberated the Netherlands??? As any Dutch person about that. No, they will say. That would be the soldiers of Canada.
The comment is pure Gold I LOVE YOUR COMMENT , so sweet and full of HONESTY And genuine Admiration of this Beautyful Anthem , , i dont know if was Queen BEATRIX or Queen JULIANNA both of them were very human Specially Queen JULIANNA Very Popular and down to earth , everybody love Her ,
Glenn Bradbury Canadians and not to forget the Polish soldiers!
@@karenwesley5342 don't forget the UK and american soldiers who died during the market garden operation.
Thank you for the Tulips you guys send us (to Ottawa, Canada), every year for Canada Day.
And, I am a great fan of Andre Rieu. I had been to his concerts many times when his Johann Strauss Orchestra visited Ottawa.
Np brother ❤❤❤
Such a beautiful anthem, the best in the world as for me, for a great country. Greetings from Italy 🇳🇱🇮🇹
Dankjewel!
Beautiful melody!! 🧡
Love from Argentinië 🇳🇱🇦🇷
Greetings to the Netherlands from Deep in the Heart of TEXAS. I have visited your country several times, as I used to live in neighboring Germany. I have very fond memories of my time in the Netherlands. Thank you for your friendship to the USA over the years. My best wishes to the Dutch people!!
Texas Son ❤️
Texas free. ;-)
nice words , my American friend ;-)
SHK we literally TOOK TEXAS FROM MEXICO! Dumbass!
@@SimonKanner-si3itI take your remark of kicking out Mexicans from Texas as racist . I am Mexican and I have done nothing wrong for you to say that we should be kicked out from Texas
One of the best anthem. It's so unique and the lyrics are amazing. It's in William The Silent's perspective, and how he has felt loyalty to his land and his people, and even though he has been loyal to the King of Spain, but because of the persecution and rights not given to the Dutch people, he then turns against them. From the royal's favourite to an enemy. The anthem has a very emotional message and tune resonating to a deep wound or a yearning to one's fatherland, and God - in which William of Nassau wants to rely on and all he ever wanted to do.
Greetings from India.
Shoeb Ahmed ❤️
Impressive!
Wow... not even many Dutch people know the full story of this piece, you described it very well, thank you!
Somehwat ironically it's quite sarcastic yet humble, as the Dutch people still are
Exactly!
Such an anthem ! really beautiful ! with much love from the country of your & our beloved queen Maxima ! God bless Netherlands and Argentina !
Almost everybody likes Maximà over here in the Netherlands.
Having listened to many anthems, I feel that Het Wilhelmus is the most beautiful melodically.
It tells a story. It's not an anthem about wow look our country is beautiful. It's deeper then that. Way deeper. The whole anthem is an homage to all those who fought for our freedom, and those of other nations in the Eighty Years War.
have to disagree about melody but the lyrics of Wilhelmus are most meaningful even more than the American one (I'm American). Best melody I'd have to say is the German anthem (at least some brass versions of it are incredible).
@@dutchskyrimgamer.youtube2748 yea William literally praying for freedom for the Spanish colonists but still respecting the King of Spain, praying for his fellow dissenters, symbolic reference to David protected from Saul.....best lyrics (even more than the full version of the Star Spangled Banner which is also in the context of a war for the nation).
I always get goosebumps watching people stand for their national anthem!
Sadly patriotism has left the Netherlands. Only the elderly know more then 1 couplet.
I wish we could do that in our country!
As it was in the old days. Thousands of people standing, respectful of their own Anthem and of their own identity. Congratulations and greetings from Argentina.
Beautiful expression of love for homeland by the tender-hearted Dutch.
Thank you, we appreciatie it
God bless the Netherlands, god bless the people of Europe, hartelijke groeten uit Duitsland
Dankjewel
Andre realy knows how to make it even better, when you think you saw everything, he surprises you again
I heard it more than 50 times, it`s so touchable😭
Greetings from New Amsterdam (New York City). Our Official City Flag proudly shows our Dutch Heritage. The Colors are Blue White and Orange. And a Figure of a Dutch settler and Indian Warrior adorn the Flag. The tricolor design is derived from the flag of the Dutch Republic-the Prince's Flag-as used in New Amsterdam in 1625.
And a windmill....
Even de strepen draaien en dan is het compleet
You complete it by turning the stripes
VIVA HOLLANDIA
Imo the better version with orange instead of red
Im' not Dutch but huge respect and admiration for this little great country and its people!
Thanks! ❤️
@@RudolfdeLang i wanna come to this sweet country
@@SameerKhan-tr2qf You are very welcome, And no!, we no longer walk on wooden shoes :o)
@@RudolfdeLang you welcome me?
@@SameerKhan-tr2qf Yep!
This seriously gave me the chills...
Greetings from Denmark
Gegroet Denemarken! Greetings from the Netherlands.
Supremely beautiful! Respect from Spain.
A friend of mine was a big admirer of André Rieu and the orchestra. He dreamed with going to one of the concerts, but lived a humble life and was never able to; he passed away earlier this year. Big emotional connection with the performances.
This anthem is basically William of Nassau making a love letter to his country and God. Really beautiful.
To be historically accurate it's actually some delightfully brazen propaganda for William of Orange who was a very wiley politician and - despite what we like to think today-initially didn't want independance from Spain. Only when it became politically expedient for him did he become the great leader of the Dutch revolt.
Still a beautiful anthem!
@bencaspar , that is called wait or eirher create "momentum". Long live NL.
No god in there
Hartelijke groeten en warme complimenten vanuit het voormalige Buitenzorg, West Java, Indonesië! 💝🇮🇩💝🙏
An absolutely 'glorious' national anthem!! - and well performed!! ~Bob Shank Jr, Tucson, Arizona USA
Bob Shank Jr if you are from america can guess 2 things, and at least one of them is true,
1, you have no idea what they are singing, 2 you think it is german
jermaine vink I learned German and your close Dutch in High School, Jermaine, and further in college at the University of Arizona. However, I was mostly referring to the 'music', not the lyrics. My good friend, Jasper van Haren in Kaatsheuvel, helps me with translation from time-to-time. Nice of you to post. But don't always jump to conclusions, eh? Have a great day!
Bob Shank Jr german is far from close to dutch
+jermaine vink some words are the same, if you type in dutch to a german, he will understand roughly what you mean.
NoNickName yes and the grammer is the same too some times, but it is the same as saying american and british are the same because it sounds the same
У Андре Рьё необыкновенно красивое, доброе лицо.Он прекрасен, от него исходит сияние.
От музыки, которую он исполняет, льется любовь.
Спасибо, дорогой маэстро, за то , что ты есть в этом мире.
Greetings from your country's best friend and partner Canada🇨🇦. Long live the Kingdom of the Netherlands!🇳🇱
Crown Prince of Manitoba we love the canadians too! 🇳🇱🇨🇦
I always respect for everybody to standing up when the National Anthem is playing.
Wonderful. This reminds me of my mother who was Dutch, and passed on almost 2 months ago.
I,m trying not to cry.
Which means you are Dutch too. I wonder if you can sing the Wilhelmus or know a few Dutch words. Despite your mother died five years ago, I still want to wish you strength. And I believe I can speak in name of all of my people. Wij wensen u veel sterkte toe.
I'm an American, and yet this anthem moves me to tears. It is a masterful work. Blessings to my friends in the Netherlands.
no shame to cry. I am dutch and america is our greatest ally!
Thanks this moves me to tears always.
So proud to be dutch
@@ivo8108 🇳🇱oh zeker wel!
🇬🇧🏴Oh defenetly!
You hear the people in the background singing the Wilhelmus. As far as I know this was not requested. They sang because they feel unity
Ddtvn
Cruyff, Neeskens, Van Basten, Gullit, Rijkaard, Bergkamp, Roy, Van Persie, Overmars, Robben. These are who I think about when I hear this. Royalty of football. Please win the next WC!
Wunderschön!
Lebe nur wenige km von den Niederlanden entfernt, letztes Jahr noch Urlaub da gemacht. Bin immer gerne dort....ein tolles Land und noch bessere Menschen. 🇱🇺👍
Dank U Wel 🌷🌹🌷
Be proud Dutch people, greetings from your German neighbour! 💪🏻
Same back! Neighbours for ever!
This anthem blooms in my soul like the Dutch tulip. It's so deep, so emotional, so sensual ... so devoted. Salute with three cheers and sparkling fireworks 🎇 from Bulgaria
You as European are too partially one of us. The first couplet of the Wilhelmus is a hymne to William the Silent. If that feels you united. Then it's a European anthem as much as a Dutch. Wij groeten Bulgarije 🇳🇱🇪🇺🇧🇬
Blagodaria mnogo!
I want to cry every time i hear this.......God bless this great nation!!
❤❤❤❤❤Eure Nationalhymne hat eine wunderschöne Melodie. Herzliche Grüße aus Deutschland.
I like germans❤
@@Avgeek990 dankeschön, Gruß Ursula 😊
Respect Netherlands 🇳🇱 from Indonesia 🇮🇩
Aku dari Bandung 😄 ...kamu!!!
DKI Jakarta
@@cyberninjarappa Batavia?
1.) Wilhelmus van Nassouwe
ben ik, van Duitsen bloed,
den vaderland getrouwe
blijf ik tot in den dood.
Een Prinse van Oranje
ben ik, vrij, onverveerd,
den Koning van Hispanje
heb ik altijd geëerd.
Duits bloed. Een koning van Spanje? Er is een ander volkslied: Wien neerlands bloed door 'adren vloeit.
Evert Van Bunnik Leer alsjeblieft wat over de geschiedenis van het Wilhelmus
Je voelt je op de tenen getrapt zeker?
Evert Van Bunnik Nee, het is eerder treurig dat je die basisinformatie niet weet
Nou nou, dat jij niet doorhebt dat iemand een andere mening heeft. Ook het Wien Neerlands bloed heeft zo zijn bezwaren. Tweede regel daarvan: Van vreemde smetten vrij! In Indië maakte men daarvan: Zo frank en fier en vrij.
Greetings from your old colony, New York!
yes:-)
New Amsterdam :D
And indonesie
Nice to see that not all Americans have lost their knowledge about this interesting piece of history. Greetings back from Holland
@@daann7541 Though it must seem so to many Europeans, we aren't all Philistines. Greetings to you and to all of our friends in the Netherlands. You have a beautiful national anthem.
Gewoon een mooi volkslied dat je doet huilen, groeten uit Bosnië
🇧🇦 🇳🇱
Wtf that somebody from Bosnia can speak Dutch
@@krisplof-internationalpatr1065 he can come out netherland
Ik heb me nooit gerealiseerd dat er iemand in Bosnië was die Nederlands sprak!
@Viktor Matic sws in zowat bijna elk land kan altijd wel 1 iemand nederlands
And Greetings to you from Dutch in Canada 🌹
M 🌷🍁🌷🙋🙇
Affection and respect from your friends in England!
Since the first Euro I ever watched as a child, ⚽ UEFA Euro 2000, it has topped the list of my favourite national anthems. 🇫🇮👍🏻🇳🇱
I love the Netherlands. In 2012, me and my nephew went to Amsterdam for JESC 2012 and has a great time!! I hope to move there some day!! Greetings from Moldova
Love and Respect from Mexico 👍🏻🇲🇽🇳🇱
One of the most beautiful national anthems. Greetings from Poland.😎
Dankjewel! Greetings from Netherlands back🇳🇱🇪🇺🇵🇱
Amazing anthem! Greetings from Brazil.
Such a dignified anthem, and yet such passion is there to. Viva Holland.
Glad im only a ferry ride away from the port of Rotterdam, such a beautiful country with an anthem to match. Long live the Netherlands and its culture. From the United Kingdom
Beautiful Anthem... Love.. love from INDONESIAN
Ehh
Aldough i'am a dutch guy i really think this one of the most beautifull anthems of the world...(Musically)
Greetings from your zuiderbuur! Volgens mij het mooiste volkslied ter wereld!
Wenn alle untreu werden,
So bleib’ ich dir doch treu;
Daß Dankbarkeit auf Erden
Nicht ausgestorben sey.
Für mich umfing dich Leiden,
Vergingst für mich in Schmerz;
Drum geb’ ich dir mit Freuden
Auf ewig dieses Herz.
Huge respect for the Dutch people and their armed forces!
When they're not high, of course.
catchy anthem, great history , beautiful country, greetings from Egypt
i want to bicycling there 😫
Here in the UK I have been to watch The Netherlands in the Women's Euros. I stand for the Dutch anthem like it is my own
You should. Otherwise we wil sink all your ships again.
A Spaniard in the UK loving this anthem and the country 💖🇳🇱
writing from New Jersey USA: I'm not Dutch nor have Dutch ancestry, but I am moved whenever I hear Wilhelmus. This anthem wins friends and admirers for Holland every time it is played - especially before football matches!
New Jersey was a Colony of the Netherlands
God bless Netherlands from Italy🇳🇱🇳🇱❤
Knowing more about The Netherlands and me being Reformed/Presbyterian definitely makes me appreciate the country a lot. Blessings to our Dutch brothers and sisters l! God bless!
The best past is that today half our country is conservative, the other half is very progressive but we live perfectly together. Respecting each other.
Maintaining a lot of the reformed/protestant values.
This gives me goosebumps and I'm not even Dutch lol. Andre Rieu is a true national treasure to the Netherlands. Much respect from Great Britain
Similar feelings here to mate.
This anthem is so moving and pleasant. I really love that warm brass in the first time, it’s such a quiet and beautiful dignity. 💐 🌷 🌷 🌷 🇳🇱 🌷 🌷 🌷 💐 Love from Oregon 🇺🇸.
I agree with you! It is a great rendition of the Dutch National Anthem. Hi from Milwaukee Wisconsin 🧀🍻🇺🇸
The anthem tells a story rather then some words in how beautiful the land we live on is. The entire song (15 couplets) tells the story of the people who fought and died for our freedom in the Eighty Years War. William of Orange gave his life so that we know freedom of religion today. His brothers did so too.
As a german who understand that anthem it's more then beautiful. This anthem is so strong and deep. Dankuwel nederlanders for beeing like you are!
For every true PATRIOT, their National Hymn IS the most beautiful in the World! From an Englishman who, in the past have often spent time in Holland, - great people & country! Warm greetings & best wishes to our Dutch friends!!
En una sola palabra ESPECTAC UJLARRRRRR.......
Thanks mr Muis :) same to you
Dank U Wel 🌷🌹🌷🙋
Thanks.
A great and noble anthem. Respect from the UK.
God save the Netherlands.
From the Philippines!
Majestic! Even the Dutch appear stunned by the beauty of their National Anthem.
Que lindo é esse hino, e tocado pela Orquestra Jonathan Strauss está Super lindo. Parabéns André. Amei ❤️❤️❤️🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎶🎶🎷🎺🎼🎹
Beautiful Anthem..
Love and best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪🇳🇱
John Redmond thank you very much, my dad was in ireland for his work and he said it was a very beautiful country, so maybe we and our whole family are going to Ireland
@@daankoppelman1720
You will be very welcome to my country anytime
John Redmond thank you! You also in our country
Waar je trots op mg zijn
Is aoibhinn liom Éire !! Beannachtaí ó Ísiltír !! 🇨🇮❤🇳🇱
The finest national anthem in the world. And I am proudly British.
Definitely the Dutch Athem is the most beautiful in the whole world!!!
El himno holandés es el más bonito del mundo.
Regards from Spain.
I find it so me too
Its the oldest anthem in the world still in use too
Thank you for our independence AFTER 80 YEARS
Ja is heel veel mooi enige.
@@thetoekster6728 He siempre honrado el rey de Espana
@@thetoekster6728 fun fact the 80 years war actually was 78 or 79 years
My dream is to see this live in Maastricht. Hopefully one day
One of the most beautiful Anthems in world
Cheers from Sweden, such an awesome anthem