Wouldn’t trade being American for anything. I legit was on the brink of crying the first time I listened to this. Absolutely incredible. I’d love to go to this place in real life and sing it with these people. Love from Massachusetts. 🇺🇸
I was actually in KY All-State Choir in 2008, and it's just as amazing to be a part of it. The amazing thing is that it isn't rehearsed. What happens is that around 10 pm, if I'm remembering right (it could have been 9), you leave whatever room you're in and stand around the balconies. Someone starts with "O" and then everyone joins in. People sing whatever parts and harmonies they know, and it turns into this. It isn't directed either, so the tempo is just sort of felt and decided upon in the moment by the singers. We even all raced back after the official concert to sing it one last time, and my mom said it was the best part of the night for her.
Oh, wow. I wondered if they were watching direction on their phones. But they are doing it on their own - wah! I did smile at the guy who busted out with "brave" a beat before everyone else. He sounded like he was so high on the wonderful acoustics. 😃
That’s impressive, keeping tempo and cutting off at the right times without any conductor especially with such a big group is impressive. I’m a musician tho and not a vocalist so I guess it’s just different idk 😂
Im not an American but Jst listened to this songs ,, I can feel emotional and pride too,,, there was something about this song,, its feels like so much pressure of emotion,,, this song was created for the Patriots those millions who fought for freedom ,,, today see this freaken stupid disrespect young generation buring the flag n disrespect this Song,,, I knew the story n the beginning of time when the song compose,,, for me ,people who disrespect the flag or the Anthem dont deserved a thing...
i am from Kentucky and came back to Kentucky after my military service ended... this state is so full of patriots and pride in our country.. plus there are ALOT of great singers here.. GO BIG BLUE.. we take pride in fast horses, strong bourbon and beautiful women
@@rh1507 Hyatt Regency in downtown Louisville... “called The Gaut House”.. very nice hotel with 2 18 story hotels next to each other “east and west towers i think” born and raised in the bluegrass state, i was gone in US Naval Intelligence for many years but came back to kentucky after i was done in the military.. i have lived in several places accross the state, but currently close to the tenn line, i now live closer to nashville than i do louisville.. nice to meet you
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under GOD, indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all. 🇺🇸 I love My country. It is going through some horrible, egregious politics, and a bit of humanity has been lost right now, but I have the highest hopes that we will overcome. May God bless America! 🙏 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I got to take part in this tradition when I made it into the All-State Choir. It truly is an amazing thing to be apart of. Every night during the conference everyone comes out of their hotel room and sings the anthem. When things get back to normal, hopefully I can go back and listen to it being sung by today’s high schoolers
Former USAF. Ain’t it sad that so many’s Americans don’t appreciate what we have the way she DOES?! And yes…theses young people knock it into orbit every year.
A lot of Americans take for granted how great of a country we live in. The people wanting Socialism and communism have never experienced it. People from Cuba and many other socialist countries who come to live here are happy to be away from that.
i love how amazed and proud that made you.. i thought you were about to cry a few times... we are very proud of our flag and our people... alot of other countries think we are arrogant.. NO... we love our flag, what it stands for and we love each other, we will band together unlike any other country can or will and we will protect our women and children like no one else can imagine
The rest of the World thinks we are against each other...... Yes, We fight among ourselves.... Like siblings, or Brothers and Sisters.... But.... Like family... You Mess with one of us ... And We Will join together and fight anyone that F#$ks with the U.S.A. 🇺🇸
Where I live, our Republic, our National Anthem IS respected. People that denigrate our Flag, Our Republic, our National Anthem are dealt with. They tell their marxist buddies to stay away. No violence, just warning.
@UCEDZsTDuYKH1HmGzAg2YGkg what a ridiculous response. TOO many hate this country and disrespect the flag. And those that do should have their asses kicked by those of us that love the country.
@@JM-hg5ss ass kick is a bit much but I get what you mean there are some problems that still need to be addressed in the USA but people try to take there anger out on someone or something like the national anthem.
I am an 85 year old army veteran, and to this day, I cannot hear or sing this song without tearing up. And every American should take a visit to that fort and experience the spirit that still lingers there and if you are a patriot, the spirit is really strong and you can really feel it.
The fact that moments like these in the video can make people who AREN’T American feel a sense of patriotism and have an emotional reaction says a lot. I love my country so much, and I know we aren’t perfect and have things we need to work on, but it breaks my heart seeing the way some people put our own nation down..
As an American and native Kentuckian this makes me very proud. I’ve seen this video before and I enjoy it every time. Thank you for showing this video.
I loved your reaction and your respect and admiration for our anthem and our country. It was a gorgeous rendition of our anthem. One of the best I’ve ever heard. I’ll,always love and respect my country. We are so lucky to be living here. God bless America!
It gives me a straight goosebumps listening to this star spangled banner flag, I'm American and there's many patriots than you'd think.. It's good to know that foreigners like you like our national anthem
Im feel so proud and lucky to be an American, at times im ashamed of some of my countrymen and our leadership but its still one of THE best countries on the planet. Thank you for playing this, I need to be reminded every so often no matter how bad I think my problems might be im still lucky and proud to be an American born citizen.
Courtney.. what it is.. every year they have a convention and high schools from allover the state of Kentucky attend and stay at this hotel.. every night during the convention at 11pm all the high school students as well as anyone at the hotel comes out of their rooms onto the balcony and sings our national anthem... salute our Kentucky proud to be an American
That hotel is about 20 minutes from my house. We're very proud of our music and musicianship here, from classical to punk rock. Lots of us do both. :) -- alumnus of Kentucky All State Orchestra (1988).
@@NA-dt8dc Yes, and since it's a youth choir, the members are going to be different every year (although I'm sure there are some who do it multiple years). There's a competition, high school students audition to be in it. So this is something like the best of the best of Kentucky's young choir singers. They are probably staying in the hotel for the rehearsals and annual concert which is the only activity of the choir.
I'm from the state of Kentucky, and I have seen that video before. I got chills this time as well. Yes, I get a funny feeling in my heart when I hear the anthem, when it's done right. I completely understand what you are saying.
i wish i could stand face to face in front of Courtney the day she comes to the USA for good... she will be so excited and happy... it would make me so happy and proud to see her that way... love your patriotic reactions.. i love how much Courtney loves my home... thank you for being who you are
We take advantage of what we have. That’s why I love these reactions from people of other countries. It’s given me and a lot of my friends a sense of pride back :) thank you
I'm glad you're so enthusiastic about "The Star Spangled Banner" Courtney. You'll make a very good citizen for The Republic of The United States of America. Welcome to our country.
I have a friend who's a band and choir director in KY, and he has posted videos of this on facebook when he took his kids. It's an amazing tradition they have.
I'm a Canadian and I love the American National Anthem as much as I love my own. I believe that the rights and freedoms that I enjoy in my country exist only because the Americans have them. If America fell tomorrow, I think the majority of my rights and freedoms would be immediately taken away by my own government. I think that people from many countries around the world feel the same way. It has been evidenced by the fact that when people of other countries have had their rights trampled upon, they have sung the American Anthem.
@@leephillips2837 Check out "Nashville Predators fans say "thank you" to Leafs fans while Brett Kissel sings O Canada" The Nashville fans pay Canada back
Courtny, this was such a pleasure to experience with you, not to mention my fellow lovers of our Republic. Thanx forever and a day, and remember freedom is the choice of the people,, not the politician.
Love of my country does not mean I disrespect other countries. I have been to many , and respect them all. I am a citizen of the United States of America. I recognize the fact that our politicians have done their best to get everything they can and rip off everybody they can. But the American Citizen does not condone this behavior. We Americans who believe in our Republic are fighting the oligarchs. Please give us time. We are fighting them, and we will win.
I will look it up but it will be difficult to top General Patton. "We're not just going to shoot the sons-of-bitches, we're going to rip out their living Goddamned guts and use them to grease the treads of our tanks.”
To put it in perspective. General Kelley gave that speech, just 2 weeks after his own son also a Marine, was killed in action. It was about the last 6 seconds of 2 Marine's lives in doing so, saved the lives of about 150 men . Lcpl Haerter & Lcpl Yale. They would have made General Patton Proud.
Coming into this video, I told myself not to tear up at least a dozen times. It didn't work. Amazing what kids can do with a little (or A LOT) effort and the exact right venue to show their efforts.
There is no way of listening to this and not have my eyes start sweating. This is not an easy song to do correctly, but to do it Ah Capella and being separated like they are, is mind blowing. The acoustics in this hotel just makes it even better
America stands up for all good people around the world, even if your not American. So no matter what country your from this anthems for you as well. Some of the most patriotic people that I know weren’t even born here. Middle East. Central and South America. Europe. Africa. I’ve seen all these people rival the best as far as patriotism for the United States. They come here. Adopt this nation as there own and dive head first into everything about this great land. We are all immigrants here. 99% of us aren’t Native American. The country was founded on people coming here making it what it is today. So since we all fall under being immigrants, this anthem is for everyone. As long as you believe in freedom.
People of Kentucky!! As a New Yorker... I am proud to be in the same country as you and I respect you even more than I did before... I'm crying it was so freakin beautiful 😭🥰
I want to thank you for loving my country like you do so many here don’t and it’s insane we have had our problems and still do but I still we seee a beacon of hope in the world don’t listen to the us media we are not a racist nation we had issues and we still do but we love all people and all cultures and want everyone to be all they can be when they come here and yes we freed more people through history than anyone … yes we’ve screwed up badly sometimes but our heart is genuine …. I’m from Delaware the first state to ratify the Declaration of Independence … love new zeal and read a lot about it
The song is based on a poem written by Francis Scott Key as he witnessed the Battle of Ft. McHenry outside of Baltimore during the War of 1812 when Britain tried to retake her colonies. It was the decisive battle of the war and we all know the outcome. The building they are singing in is surely a John Portman designed, Hyatt Regency. Their classic interior atrium is the hallmark of his design. The best I have personally ever seen is the Hyatt Regency Embarcadaro in San Francisco.
Hearing the national anthem always brings tears to eyes. And pride to my heart. God guide us to Right side of the boat. Veteran 1971, Army. Thank you Courtney.
Every time I listen to the national anthem I stand proud and sometimes I to choke up as well and if I am driving and it comes on everyone that is with me must not speak and I let them know not to as a sign of respect I to served in the United states army and was proud to do so I love this country and will never disparage it in any way .
Yes, it was. And with the way things are now in 2021, it's heartbreaking. Tears just flow for this beautiful country and it's Patriots who love it still. Even though there are some that are trying to destroy it, it still stands strong and we will overcome this cancer that is in power and we shall prevail!!!!!!!!
The Elevators go to a bar/restaurant that they call The Eagles Nest. It provides slow rotation with panaramic view of the 🌇 skyline as you slowly sip a libation.
I have seen it before, and I always Love hearing them sing our National Anthem. It still brings tears to this old Sailor's eyes. Courtney, if you like the US Military videos, you might want to watch a Navy Retirement Ceremony. You have my permission to make a video of you watching my Retirement Ceremony I have posted on my channel. The Navy Retirement Ceremony is a very special way the Navy says Farewell to a retiring Sailor.
Love your emotion and respect for our anthem, come join us anytime Courtney. People think we hate immigrants and thats not true this country was founded and built by immigrants. We welcome legal immigrants with open arms, its just the criminals and freeloaders that dont want to come in legally and for the wrong reasons that we dislike.
I was part of this in 2006, and when you’re taking part it’s a different experience than simply watching from the ground floor of the atrium of this Hyatt Regency Hotel. I went back in February 2020, and I filmed it from this angle.
and if you think a person would feel pride listening to this.. try being from just down the road from where they r singing in my home state.. this is in louisville, kentucky
3:58 To answer your question Courtney, it made this old Veteran tear up, as our National Anthem always does for me. There are many stories about our Flag, our Anthem is just one put to song, and our Pride for our flag. In those days (1700’s-1800’s) and some to this very day, would rather die than let our flag fall to the ground. Our flag stands for freedom, and that freedom was not free, but paid for by the blood of Americans that fought for it.
There's Something about the American Anthem that just makes you want to tear up with Pride for our Country, never saw this before, Thanks Courtney, so enjoy your Videos!
You need to react too " the star spangled banner like you have never heard it before" it will tell the story behind the song. Can definitely bring a tear to your eye
Dude I remember the day I was invited to goto the one lats year. It was fun and quite beautiful! The voices of the other choir members bounced off the walls and echoed everywhere rattling everything a bit. The 10 story high building was filled with members of the choir including me. I was so fun and I think mu uncle filmed the one I went to in 2020
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"For those who have fought for it, Freedom has a taste the the protected will never know"....
Amen brother!
Amen
This is the all state high school choir of Kentucky, so they are 14 to 17 year olds singing.
My age!! My school could probably do this!!! :)
Kentucky is missing Latinos who love their country bro
@@attackonmars5198 They are missing a lot of things, apparently, based on who they elect as US senators--but that is for another place!
@@MetroCSN senator*
@@MetroCSN then why bring it up if it’s for another place?
Wouldn’t trade being American for anything. I legit was on the brink of crying the first time I listened to this. Absolutely incredible. I’d love to go to this place in real life and sing it with these people. Love from Massachusetts. 🇺🇸
I was actually in KY All-State Choir in 2008, and it's just as amazing to be a part of it. The amazing thing is that it isn't rehearsed. What happens is that around 10 pm, if I'm remembering right (it could have been 9), you leave whatever room you're in and stand around the balconies. Someone starts with "O" and then everyone joins in. People sing whatever parts and harmonies they know, and it turns into this. It isn't directed either, so the tempo is just sort of felt and decided upon in the moment by the singers. We even all raced back after the official concert to sing it one last time, and my mom said it was the best part of the night for her.
@Angela, thank you VERY MUCH for sharing your beautimus personal experience - I envy you❗ Keep sharing your testimony everywhere 🎼💜🎶💜🎵💜
That's insane. Thanks for sharing your story Angela. Truth is, not sure you can successfully rehearse in a place like that LOL.
Oh, wow. I wondered if they were watching direction on their phones. But they are doing it on their own - wah! I did smile at the guy who busted out with "brave" a beat before everyone else. He sounded like he was so high on the wonderful acoustics. 😃
That’s impressive, keeping tempo and cutting off at the right times without any conductor especially with such a big group is impressive. I’m a musician tho and not a vocalist so I guess it’s just different idk 😂
Im not an American but Jst listened to this songs ,, I can feel emotional and pride too,,, there was something about this song,, its feels like so much pressure of emotion,,, this song was created for the Patriots those millions who fought for freedom ,,, today see this freaken stupid disrespect young generation buring the flag n disrespect this Song,,, I knew the story n the beginning of time when the song compose,,, for me ,people who disrespect the flag or the Anthem dont deserved a thing...
i am from Kentucky and came back to Kentucky after my military service ended... this state is so full of patriots and pride in our country.. plus there are ALOT of great singers here.. GO BIG BLUE.. we take pride in fast horses, strong bourbon and beautiful women
I have lived in the Bluegrass State twice in Paducah and Lexington. I have no idea where that is they were singing the Star Spangled Banner at though.
@@rh1507 Hyatt Regency in downtown Louisville... “called The Gaut House”.. very nice hotel with 2 18 story hotels next to each other “east and west towers i think” born and raised in the bluegrass state, i was gone in US Naval Intelligence for many years but came back to kentucky after i was done in the military.. i have lived in several places accross the state, but currently close to the tenn line, i now live closer to nashville than i do louisville.. nice to meet you
@@jonathanlindsey463 Thank you for your service!
Have lived here in the Bluegrass my whole life. Kentucky is such a beautiful state
@@rh1507 Galt House downtown Louisville
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under GOD, indivisible with Liberty and Justice for all. 🇺🇸 I love My country. It is going through some horrible, egregious politics, and a bit of humanity has been lost right now, but I have the highest hopes that we will overcome. May God bless America! 🙏 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
This man pisses red white and blue
Thanks for helping the Irish
@@gashgoblin9987 my tribe the Choctaw helped the Irish during the famine
@@alexmason2659 thank you your people are amazing
OH YEA BOOOYYYAAA
I got to take part in this tradition when I made it into the All-State Choir. It truly is an amazing thing to be apart of. Every night during the conference everyone comes out of their hotel room and sings the anthem. When things get back to normal, hopefully I can go back and listen to it being sung by today’s high schoolers
I went back in February 2020, and that was one of the last pre-COVID things I ever did.
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I’m in it this year. For sure come and hear us!
IF this song really meant anything to us as a country. more than ever. IT needs to be done no matter what. God, Country, Family
Speaking as one of those Americans and one who served in the United States Navy, this was amazing. So, Courtney, when are you going to come join us?
Former USAF. Ain’t it sad that so many’s Americans don’t appreciate what we have the way she DOES?! And yes…theses young people knock it into orbit every year.
Ey brother what was your rate?
Thank you for your service gentlemen! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Thank you for your service!
@@jimreilly917 Thank you for your service!
You’re more American then a lot of people that live here lol
Sadly very true
A lot of Americans take for granted how great of a country we live in. The people wanting Socialism and communism have never experienced it. People from Cuba and many other socialist countries who come to live here are happy to be away from that.
@@HawkGirl69 till u find out there's a 3rd verse
@Patriotic Pepe far from true. His views are well documented. He said what he meant
@Patriotic Pepe I hate when u think we believe everything told to us. I know better
Anytime I hear the national anthem I imagine the jets flying over at the end. It just seems so perfect!!!
For me it’s always a B2 stealth bomber with two wing escorts
i love how amazed and proud that made you.. i thought you were about to cry a few times... we are very proud of our flag and our people... alot of other countries think we are arrogant.. NO... we love our flag, what it stands for and we love each other, we will band together unlike any other country can or will and we will protect our women and children like no one else can imagine
The rest of the World thinks we are against each other......
Yes, We fight among ourselves.... Like siblings, or Brothers and Sisters....
But.... Like family... You Mess with one of us ... And We Will join together and fight anyone that F#$ks with the U.S.A. 🇺🇸
Even protect those who don't appreciate it.
As a veteran I get a lump in my throat every time I hear this, great reaction.
Thank you for your service!🇺🇸
Thank you for your service!
Ditto on that!
i cry
Thank you for your service!
The acoustics are absolutely fantastic
I have watched this countless times and I have cried every time. This has to be the most beautiful version I have ever heard.
You better not be male
I was hoping you'd get around to watching this. Always get a lump in my throat when I see this video.
Thank you Courtney for playing this...makes me proud for being a Kentuckian and an American! Those students sounded so beautiful!
I just heard this on TH-cam, and faced the flag in my house while holding my hand over my heart. God bless the United States!!!!
you are actually supposed to stand, so you are correct
I love our national anthem. I tears me up whenever I hear it. It's emotional.
It ends as a question.
I too love your national anthem
I get emotional every-time I watch this video!! Proud to be an American🇺🇸
Me too
I'm also proud to be an American but sadly saying that makes me racist according to liberals
This will always be the greatest version of the national anthem. EVER.
As an American it pains me to see people of other countries respect our Anthem and our Standard more then my countrymen. Thank you!
Where I live, our Republic, our National Anthem IS respected. People that denigrate our Flag, Our Republic, our National Anthem are dealt with. They tell their marxist buddies to stay away. No violence, just warning.
@@jacksprat9344 I don't know where you are but I wish we had more like you in the U.S.
Roger that!
@UCEDZsTDuYKH1HmGzAg2YGkg what a ridiculous response. TOO many hate this country and disrespect the flag. And those that do should have their asses kicked by those of us that love the country.
@@JM-hg5ss ass kick is a bit much but I get what you mean there are some problems that still need to be addressed in the USA but people try to take there anger out on someone or something like the national anthem.
I am an 85 year old army veteran, and to this day, I cannot hear or sing this song without tearing up. And every American should take a visit to that fort and experience the spirit that still lingers there and if you are a patriot, the spirit is really strong and you can really feel it.
This Courtney is what makes America so special
I had a stroke, which means I suffer from emotional lability ( no control ) . This had me crying my eyes out.
you had no emotional instability here. you did fine.
No stroke ... same result here 🤗💘😰😭😭😭😭
@@michaelriddick7116 so I'm not alone?
Thanks for that. I still have no control, thanks to the stroke.
As a patriotic American I thank you for sharing this. It brought a tear to my eyes
The fact that moments like these in the video can make people who AREN’T American feel a sense of patriotism and have an emotional reaction says a lot. I love my country so much, and I know we aren’t perfect and have things we need to work on, but it breaks my heart seeing the way some people put our own nation down..
🙏👍😢 🇺🇸 Thanks Courtney for your kind words about our great country!
As an American and native Kentuckian this makes me very proud. I’ve seen this video before and I enjoy it every time. Thank you for showing this video.
I've seen this video many times and I cry every time.
Dude everytime I watch this I ball into tears I’m just so proud to live for this country😭🤧
ball?
*bawl
That song always brings a tear to my eyes Thank u for appreciating our country, i wish more Americans could understand it like u do.
I loved your reaction and your respect and admiration for our anthem and our country. It was a gorgeous rendition of our anthem. One of the best I’ve ever heard. I’ll,always love and respect my country. We are so lucky to be living here. God bless America!
Gives me chills every time. That is the Galt House in downtown Louisville, where I’m from.
It gives me a straight goosebumps listening to this star spangled banner flag, I'm American and there's many patriots than you'd think.. It's good to know that foreigners like you like our national anthem
Im feel so proud and lucky to be an American, at times im ashamed of some of my countrymen and our leadership but its still one of THE best countries on the planet. Thank you for playing this, I need to be reminded every so often no matter how bad I think my problems might be im still lucky and proud to be an American born citizen.
i can watch you react to this video over and over with so much pride, especially with this video being recorded where i grew up
I am from Kentucky, and I also teared up. Thank you for showing me this. 😁
I would be Proud to have you as a fellow American. Thank You for all the respect you show us. LOVE YA BIG!!
Courtney.. what it is.. every year they have a convention and high schools from allover the state of Kentucky attend and stay at this hotel.. every night during the convention at 11pm all the high school students as well as anyone at the hotel comes out of their rooms onto the balcony and sings our national anthem... salute our Kentucky proud to be an American
That hotel is about 20 minutes from my house. We're very proud of our music and musicianship here, from classical to punk rock. Lots of us do both. :) -- alumnus of Kentucky All State Orchestra (1988).
Where is it at?
@@NA-dt8dc Hyatt Regency Hotel, 4th street between Jefferson and Liberty streets, Louisville, Kentucky.
@@AlanCanon2222 THANKS A LOT❗ Does the KY All-State Choir perform there every year? Hope I can see this spetacular show in the future!
@@NA-dt8dc Yes, and since it's a youth choir, the members are going to be different every year (although I'm sure there are some who do it multiple years). There's a competition, high school students audition to be in it. So this is something like the best of the best of Kentucky's young choir singers. They are probably staying in the hotel for the rehearsals and annual concert which is the only activity of the choir.
I'm from the state of Kentucky, and I have seen that video before. I got chills this time as well. Yes, I get a funny feeling in my heart when I hear the anthem, when it's done right. I completely understand what you are saying.
i wish i could stand face to face in front of Courtney the day she comes to the USA for good... she will be so excited and happy... it would make me so happy and proud to see her that way... love your patriotic reactions.. i love how much Courtney loves my home... thank you for being who you are
We take advantage of what we have. That’s why I love these reactions from people of other countries. It’s given me and a lot of my friends a sense of pride back :) thank you
I'm glad you're so enthusiastic about "The Star Spangled Banner" Courtney. You'll make a very good citizen for The Republic of The United States of America. Welcome to our country.
I have a friend who's a band and choir director in KY, and he has posted videos of this on facebook when he took his kids. It's an amazing tradition they have.
I was in that choir. It sound wonderful in person.
I'm from ky and was in choir from 3rd grade until 11th grade. This makes me very proud to be from ky and usa 🇺🇸
I'm a Canadian and I love the American National Anthem as much as I love my own.
I believe that the rights and freedoms that I enjoy in my country exist only because the Americans have them.
If America fell tomorrow, I think the majority of my rights and freedoms would be immediately taken away by my own government.
I think that people from many countries around the world feel the same way.
It has been evidenced by the fact that when people of other countries have had their rights trampled upon, they have sung the American Anthem.
canada's anthem is beautiful too
@@fahr Canada's anthem is good like a slow country song. America's anthem hits like a rock song.
This is America we have our problems but we're Americans and we love it
Courtney, u should come to Louisville Kentucky and be a part of this in person, it is AMAZING and will fill you with pride and patriotism
Check out the video "Toronto Maple Leafs fans finish singing US anthem after technical difficulties." You gotta love those Canadians
thanks for this recomendation. I'd never seen this video before, and it's damn powerful.
@@leephillips2837 Check out "Nashville Predators fans say "thank you" to Leafs fans while Brett Kissel sings O Canada" The Nashville fans pay Canada back
Courtny, this was such a pleasure to experience with you, not to mention my fellow lovers of our Republic. Thanx forever and a day, and remember freedom is the choice of the people,, not the politician.
Those Acoustics I see why they use this place sounded glorious the should use this at the Olympics during the medal ceremony
Makes me upset everyone is so caught up on race nowadays because hearing our anthem should bring all Americans together regardless of color or creed.
Love of my country does not mean I disrespect other countries. I have been to many , and respect them all. I am a citizen of the United States of America. I recognize the fact that our politicians have done their best to get everything they can and rip off everybody they can. But the American Citizen does not condone this behavior. We Americans who believe in our Republic are fighting the oligarchs. Please give us time. We are fighting them, and we will win.
I look forward to these videos every year, and. in my opinion, the 2013 is the best version of this.
General John F Kellys speech called "6 seconds and then into eternity" is definitely worth a watch.
I will look it up but it will be difficult to top General Patton.
"We're not just going to shoot the sons-of-bitches, we're going to rip out their living Goddamned guts and use them to grease the treads of our tanks.”
To put it in perspective. General Kelley gave that speech, just 2 weeks after his own son also a Marine, was killed in action. It was about the last 6 seconds of 2 Marine's lives in doing so, saved the lives of about 150 men . Lcpl Haerter & Lcpl Yale. They would have made General Patton Proud.
@@steveg5933 thank you, I hope she watches it one of these days.
I’m a 53 year old American man and something about that song brings a tear to my eye every time. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I made Georgia Allstate (GMEA) 5 times in a row…. The joy of singing with fellow musicians is amazing 🤟🏾
Coming into this video, I told myself not to tear up at least a dozen times. It didn't work. Amazing what kids can do with a little (or A LOT) effort and the exact right venue to show their efforts.
Brought a tear to my eye!!!
Absolutely Fantastic!!!
There is no way of listening to this and not have my eyes start sweating. This is not an easy song to do correctly, but to do it Ah Capella and being separated like they are, is mind blowing. The acoustics in this hotel just makes it even better
I've never seen this and I live in America,this was amazing 🇺🇸
America stands up for all good people around the world, even if your not American. So no matter what country your from this anthems for you as well. Some of the most patriotic people that I know weren’t even born here. Middle East. Central and South America. Europe. Africa. I’ve seen all these people rival the best as far as patriotism for the United States. They come here. Adopt this nation as there own and dive head first into everything about this great land. We are all immigrants here. 99% of us aren’t Native American. The country was founded on people coming here making it what it is today. So since we all fall under being immigrants, this anthem is for everyone. As long as you believe in freedom.
It's so funny that at the "free" part all the sopranos were competing to see who can sing the highest note😂
I got Chills!!!! Awesome video Courtney. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍
People of Kentucky!!
As a New Yorker... I am proud to be in the same country as you and I respect you even more than I did before... I'm crying it was so freakin beautiful 😭🥰
I want to thank you for loving my country like you do so many here don’t and it’s insane we have had our problems and still do but I still we seee a beacon of hope in the world don’t listen to the us media we are not a racist nation we had issues and we still do but we love all people and all cultures and want everyone to be all they can be when they come here and yes we freed more people through history than anyone … yes we’ve screwed up badly sometimes but our heart is genuine …. I’m from Delaware the first state to ratify the Declaration of Independence … love new zeal and read a lot about it
Awesome! I'm from Kentucky. :)
The song is based on a poem written by Francis Scott Key as he witnessed the Battle of Ft. McHenry outside of Baltimore during the War of 1812 when Britain tried to retake her colonies. It was the decisive battle of the war and we all know the outcome. The building they are singing in is surely a John Portman designed, Hyatt Regency. Their classic interior atrium is the hallmark of his design. The best I have personally ever seen is the Hyatt Regency Embarcadaro in San Francisco.
Goosebumps every time I hear it
Hearing the national anthem always brings tears to eyes. And pride to my heart. God guide us to Right side of the boat. Veteran 1971, Army. Thank you Courtney.
Every time I listen to the national anthem I stand proud and sometimes I to choke up as well and if I am driving and it comes on everyone that is with me must not speak and I let them know not to as a sign of respect I to served in the United states army and was proud to do so I love this country and will never disparage it in any way .
Yes, it was. And with the way things are now in 2021, it's heartbreaking. Tears just flow for this beautiful country and it's Patriots who love it still. Even though there are some that are trying to destroy it, it still stands strong and we will overcome this cancer that is in power and we shall prevail!!!!!!!!
Kentucky represent!!! 🙌🙌🙌 #kentuckian #southernandproud
i come from a military family and lived not to far from louisville. everytime i hear this version it brings tears to my eyes
at 1:30 it was all u could do Courtney to fight back the tears... HUGS for you Courtney
As an American this shit Charges my batteries to full charge 100%
The Elevators go to a bar/restaurant that they call The Eagles Nest. It provides slow rotation with panaramic view of the 🌇 skyline as you slowly sip a libation.
I have seen it before, and I always Love hearing them sing our National Anthem. It still brings tears to this old Sailor's eyes. Courtney, if you like the US Military videos, you might want to watch a Navy Retirement Ceremony. You have my permission to make a video of you watching my Retirement Ceremony I have posted on my channel. The Navy Retirement Ceremony is a very special way the Navy says Farewell to a retiring Sailor.
God bless the USA ands that beautiful flag and anthem. Won't lie, got teary eyed as I always do when listening to that.
Love your emotion and respect for our anthem, come join us anytime Courtney. People think we hate immigrants and thats not true this country was founded and built by immigrants. We welcome legal immigrants with open arms, its just the criminals and freeloaders that dont want to come in legally and for the wrong reasons that we dislike.
I've seen this before, but oh my chills!!!
I actually had the privilege to be in the room while this was recorded and it was truly breathtaking.
It’s not pride, it’s more gratitude to be in America, to stop and acknowledge those who went before. ♥️🌹🇺🇸
THATS HOW ANGELS SOUND
I was part of this in 2006, and when you’re taking part it’s a different experience than simply watching from the ground floor of the atrium of this Hyatt Regency Hotel. I went back in February 2020, and I filmed it from this angle.
and if you think a person would feel pride listening to this.. try being from just down the road from where they r singing in my home state.. this is in louisville, kentucky
3:58 To answer your question Courtney, it made this old Veteran tear up, as our National Anthem always does for me. There are many stories about our Flag, our Anthem is just one put to song, and our Pride for our flag. In those days (1700’s-1800’s) and some to this very day, would rather die than let our flag fall to the ground. Our flag stands for freedom, and that freedom was not free, but paid for by the blood of Americans that fought for it.
Woah! So Beautiful! I wish I had been on the ground floor there listening to this performance.
There's Something about the American Anthem that just makes you want to tear up with Pride for our Country, never saw this before, Thanks Courtney, so enjoy your Videos!
Loved your reaction, my Adopted American Sister... Brings tears to my eyes EVERYTIME I hear it... I respect your RESPECT for our Country...
As a Kentuckian, I'm proud that they sang this.
Courtney, my dad was also in the Navy but during WWII and he loved New Zealand.
i like the Anthem as a solo....BUT I LOVE it as a collective expression of devotion
Watching this video almost made me cry because of how amazing it is. I am so glad that I was born in the best country on earth. God bless America
Courtney!!! YOU were absolutely speechless!!!
You need to react too " the star spangled banner like you have never heard it before" it will tell the story behind the song. Can definitely bring a tear to your eye
Dude I remember the day I was invited to goto the one lats year. It was fun and quite beautiful! The voices of the other choir members bounced off the walls and echoed everywhere rattling everything a bit. The 10 story high building was filled with members of the choir including me. I was so fun and I think mu uncle filmed the one I went to in 2020