I Vow To Thee My Country - Ramin Karimloo
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 พ.ย. 2020
- From the 2020 Festival of Remembrance at The Royal Albert Hall. Honored to be asked to take part and celebrate and honor those in the Military and Civilian Services. My debt of gratitude to those are endless. Thank you.
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sung in a solid tenor, it's as inspirational as could be
I'm an American and this is one of the most patriotic songs I have ever heard. Beautifully preformed, beautiful voice.
RIP Queen Elizabeth II. I’m a Chinese immigrant in New Zealand, one of the Commonwealth realms, and I consider myself a staunch monarchist. When my parents grew up under communism, they told me that British Hong Kong was a refuge for people escaping from persecution and violent revolutions. I don’t care what the ‘anti colonialists’ say, but Her Majesty was a symbol of hope for me, and she’ll forever be my Queen. She served graciously for 70 years.
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What beautiful sentiments❤️
Same here. Growing up in British Hong Kong and moved to Australia. She was our Queen forever. Thankyou for your service Your Royal Highest Majesty. QE 2
In my country the British monarchy was/is the symbol of those who stood against Hitler and our liberation from Nazi tyranny. I know it is today the fashion to bash the British past but we should be brave enough to speak out for the possitive things the Brits gave the world. We own it to those who gave their today for freedom. Like the fight to abolish slavery and for sacrificing their empire to stop the Nazis and fascists. The Battle of Britain was more than a victory for one but for all of us. And be assured they could have made a deal with Hitler to safe the empire, he was willing to talk as he feared his Krieg Marine would not be able to defeat the Royal Navy.
The British people still won't like you 😂😂😂
This should be the UK's national anthem!
This Ramin Karimloo has a great voice!
It's on the national BBC channel... Every once a while, it is broadcasted on the sunday services. And yes, you can sing along to hymns as you go along on a Sunday even if you cannot go to church, or whatever. So... Songs of Praise is still on. I have this one in my bookmark...
This song make me think of her majesty, the queen. I will miss her so much. I still cant believe she’s no longer with us. ❤
Listening to this, mere hours after HM Queen Elizabeth II died, feels completely unreal..
Amen to that my brother..As ex officer SF met the great lady…She wills missed by millions both civil and military…Although this is an English song it resonates for us in Scotland where my boss died….
Grow up
@@sanktalucia4959 Again?
@@sanktalucia4959 unpatriotic idiot get a life clown….
@@josephlambe2796 I'm not even British
Ramin sings every song with so much feeling, what a great voice
Not only is this song an oath but a dedication as a patriot to ones country. Stunning vocal artist that defines that love. He sings his heart out.
beautiful voice. beautiful interpretation. bravo!
He has an emotional undertone in his voice that sets him apart from other theatrical male singers. Beautiful!!
I vow to thee my country demands such emotion, it's a very heartfelt song.
Rule Britannia
Love his voice !!!
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So very true
Who’s here after the passing of her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth?
Me here in 25/01/2024
"And there's another country I heard of long ago..." that entire verse is beautiful. I long for that country, also, and for that king who we may not see.
RIP Queen Elizabeth. May you rest in the presence of the King who never dies, in the kingdom that will never end.
Hebrews 11:16
I have heard this song so many times in my life, but it never sounded like this. Truly stunning.
It's the best version I've heard.
Andy McCullough its a British hymn
@@ruthkenyon1723 It was an excellent choice. Canadian or not, Ramin sings it with a passion that is deeply moving. I doubt Alfie Boe would be capable of projecting anything like as much emotion.
I really appreciate learning that Ramin has has had no formal training . That was my impression.
But wow, he is a LION!
Judith’s
@@ruthkenyon1723, Ramin has lived in England all his adult life, is married to an English woman and his sons were born and bred in England... oh, and he has the best voice.
If there was an audiance, you will have a standing ovation and a thunderous applause 😄
I was waiting for the major applause at the end 😅😅😅
Unfortunately all muzzled, "staying home", cowering behind the sofa, terrorised by state TV. What a disappointment to my grandfather's generation who fought for freedom.
@@portsmouth1781 if your grandfather fought then he put others safety before his own, he put his discomfort aside to help others - I can’t imagine he would whine about wearing a simple mask or staying at home to help others!
@@portsmouth1781 sir. Your grandfathers generation and the generation before, the one that fought in world war 1 went through the spanish flu. Another global pandemic. Many at the time considered wearing a mask a civic duty to their nation and their fellow countrymen as they knew that the safety of the lives of their fellow country men outweighed their comfort. Your grandfathers and your great grandfathers would be ashamed of your selfish actions.
@@obscureoccultist9158 No, they had a thing called "backbone" and "stiff upper lip". We don't all scare as easily as you.
That black hair, the beard, the voice, the handsome face…he’s got it all!
An empty Royal Albert Hall made this even more moving,stunning.
Ramin is a fine performer and a powerful, beautiful voice. So glad we have today a singer like Ramin, and there are others. He has dignity and gives so much to the hymn.
Beyond beautiful. What a voice. What a man. Those eyes.... ❤❤❤ Thank you.
Beautifully sung. Best rendition.
He was wonderful in the phantom, but how beautiful this is. Inspires loyalty.
I so wish this had been sung at my Dad's funeral (World War II (Battle of the Bulge in Belgium Ardennes forest)... James Robert Fuller (Kansas farm boy turned Boeing/NASA engineer) loved this hymn and was born a few year after it was written. Love Mr. Karimloo's gorgeous, resonant voice, his interpretation, and the solemnity and joy with which he sings this beautiful hymn.
This is the most beautiful version I ever heard of this song!❤. He is phenomenal!
The Queen is dead, the pound is worthless, bit this hymn is beautiful. To all the young people in Britain. Make this your life's work. Vow to your country. We need you. Stand up. Together.
I am a Japanese fan of yours, and when I learned of your existence, I understood for the first time in my life what it means to be a good singer. I have never been so jealous of English people as I was when I discovered you.
I wish it were easier for us to go and listen to you sing live. I was very sad when your concert was cancelled after you came to Japan because of the Corona disaster. As a student, I am not able to travel freely between countries, but I would like to visit London someday.
If you ever make it to England please try and go to Strattford-Upon-Avon. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is where you will hear English spoken. Any play will do.
You can listen to some very high quality version of this song too. One of the most beautiful CD is done by a lovely Welsh lady called "Katherine Jenkins".... You can buy her CD.
Whereas I have this version that I love more bookmarked.... It's a little bit more folky... and it was covered in a local BBC drama.. which I thought was cute.
th-cam.com/video/1attmFPd0VA/w-d-xo.html It's very folky and I love it. I've not listened to such songs since school days...
I always loved "I vow to thee, my country" but this is without a doubt the most beautiful rendition of it ever. Goosbumps allover my body.
should be the National Anthemn
God and his angels worked overtime on those vocal chords!! Stunning 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I can hear this over and over. Magnificently sung. You can’t get better than this.
The Phantom singing I vow to Thee my country. WOW!
Never before has someone kept their vow to their country as faithfully and diligently as Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Greetings from South Africa one of her Commonwealth realms...
In this darkness, thank you for bringing us the light and hope.
Reading this comment while listening made my cry and weap.
What can I say. It is now 2022, and we have so much sadness in this world of ours.
This is such an amazing recording. I had never heard of this gentleman before, but his rendition brought tears to my eyes.
Such a wonderful voice.
Thank You.
Lyrics
I vow to thee, my country
All earthly things above
Entire and whole and perfect
The service of my love
The love that asks no questions
The love that stands the test
That lays upon the alter
The dearest and the best
The love that never falters
The love that pays the price
The love that makes undaunted
The final sacrifice
And there's another country
I've heard of long ago
Most dear to them that love her
Most great to them that know
We may not count her armies
We may not see her King
Her fortress is a faithful heart
Her pride is suffering
And soul by soul and silently
Her shining bounds increase
And her ways are ways of gentleness
And all her paths are peace
The best voice I have ever heard,I have listened to you countless times, keep safe.
@Pride of Durham I have hearing difficulties and am very grateful to the poster for the lyrics-
Thank you for writing the lyrics.
Beautiful! Beautiful! Powerful Lyrics!!
I heard my country calling from far across the sea
Across the waste of waters she calls and calls to me
Her sword was girded at her side her helmet on her head
And lying all around her, the dying and the dead
I heard the noise of battle and the thunder of her guns
I haste to thee my country, a son among thy sons.
Final verse that was sadly never set to music.
His eyes even sing! When he jumps the octave on the final "peace," my goosebumps explode.
I honestly think this should be the National Anthem of United kingdom
100%
this song always breaks me. evem moreso after he passing of our great queen. 😢 beautifully and powerfully sang. well done sir
Bravo bravo aplausos para este homem. simplesmente maravilhoso bravo
When I heard the song I was like: Damn, that guy would make a good Phantom of the Opera. Googled the name and...well... 😅🙈 Some casting team seemed to have had the same thought
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Not only a good Phantom, but the best one.
He’s the Best Phantom! Totally love his voice
Listen to him sing 'til I hear you sing' from 'Love Never Dies'
May God bless our gracious Queen ,on the passing of her husband The Prince Phillip Duke of Edinburgh, not only the longest serving Consort in British history, but a highly decorated war hero ,Thank you for your service Sir to our Queen Country and Commonwealth 🌺🌺🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🌺🌺🌺
Who's listening in May 2021 😅
It’s now November 12 Remembrance Sunday 2023 and I still listen to this ☺️
**patriotism triggered** 😍😍😭😭
Also, HIS VOICE!!😱❤️❤️ Absolutely breathtaking!! Thank you, Ramin!!
We saw him when he was in the lead role as Phantom of the Opera back in 2010 at Sir Albert hall. An absolutely amazing production.
Yes I have literally just watched phantom with him in lead part.
Beautiful voice and singer.
It was actually in 2011 at The Royal Albert Hall...I was there too, an unforgettable evening.
Ramin is a global treasure. Chills and tears...
couldn't believe it when I saw Ramin on my TV last night I'm so used to seeing performances over zoom now 🤣
Oh Ramin, that was stunning, beautiful, emotional,sent chills through me, brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for uploading
Absolutely beautiful. Sang with grace and dignity. Watch at least 10 times a day. Totally in awe of your amazing voice. Love you
You watch this ten times per day?
This is how I feel about our beautiful planet - I Love you Earth Mother xx
His voice is so calming and elegant.
The red poppies are gorgeous, even if you don’t know what they symbol8ze
I cant stop listening to this
Me neither
Me three ☺️
I've had this on Loop all night and my goodness, his voice is really stunning for this song!!!
I had never heard of this gentleman before I watched this. If I'm perfectly honest, my first thoughts were "who the hell is this singing this very British song?". And then I watched it. Well wow. And I most definitely agree with other comments. If there had been an audience, they would have been on their feet - as would I. Wonderful.
Hah an Iranian singing that! I love this song too as an Iranian .
This is incredible!! Ramin is truly on of the most amazing singers ever and his rendition of this song is spectacular!
I have never heard of this man. Beautiful voice.
Oh, you have so much to catch up on! Enjoy listening.😊
Lock up his phantom and les miserable performances.
Ramin's a god
I still remember this being sung at Princess Diana's funeral. Very moving then and now. A beautiful rendition by Ramin!
its a hymn, it is sung in church
One of the world's most beautiful voices! Ramin Karamloo is close to perfection!
Sung like a Knight going into battle- fantastic.
This song made chapel bearable as a schoolboy. As a medieval fanatic suddenly singing about armies and fortresses really got my attention.
Our queen sadly missed may she rest in peacefully
What a beautiful rendition of this, one of the loveliest hymns I've ever heard. I do hope that it is sung at Her Majesty's funeral. I can't think of a hymn more appropriate, it's perfect for her. RIP Mam...
When I saw Les Mis on Broadway, in, I think, 2015?...Ramin was starring in it. I didn’t know who he was and it was the weekend so he was not appearing that particular afternoon. It was still remarkable but....this is what I missed? This man is over the top talented and I could, and probably will, watch this every damn day....❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻
Ramin Karimloo and the mistery of how I always get absolutely hooked to anything he sings...
beautiful song, beautiful rendition. Chills, literally chills when I listen
The live telecast of Prince Philip's funeral led me here. Amazing, since I admire Ramin since watching POTO last year during the pandemic.
Thank you for a very moving rendition of this beautiful piece. My only regret is that you and your fellow performers did not have an audience to appreciate how wonderful you all were.
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Ramin Karinloo will never cease to amaze me... I am utterly in love with that voice...
This song means so much to true patriots this version is amazing.
What a fab voice. Never knew this Holby City Doctor could sing
Oh he can sing. He has played Jean Valjean in Les Miserables on Broadway, the Phantom on West End with Sierra Boggess as Christine(maybe Broadway too) , He was Glen Vagonov from Anastasia on Broadway, I don’t remember who but he was in Chess on either Broadway or the West End, he did the off Broadway production of Secret Garden with Sierra Boggess, and he and Sierra originated the roles of Phantom and Christine in the Phantom sequel Love Never Dies on West End as well as other gigs. And he also has his own little Broadgrass(Broadway & Bluegrass) band he tours with as well as some albums and EPs. The man has some definite singing chops and it’s how he met his wife Mandy.
Oh gosh darn he can sing. Like no other.
@@kimtaylor762 he did chess in Japan but yes he’s a musical theatre legend
@@kimtaylor762 he was also Marius and enjolras in les mis on the west end and enjolras in the les mis 25th concert and he also played Raoul before the phantom on the west end and he was also in prince of broadway
@@kimtaylor762 ramin has never been the phantom on broadway he had sung the phantom quartet on broadway though
Never knew heart surgeons could sing so well
😌 unless he was a singer first.
So very beautiful, Ramin. What a wonderful, patriotic song. Grateful thanks to all who serve, or have served. Here in the US we are going to be celebrating Veterans Day this Wednesday, the 11th.
In the UK, it is "celebrated" on both the 11th (Remembrance Day), and the closest Sunday to the 11th (Remembrance Sunday). On both these day, cannons will fire at 11am for a minute silence around the nation. This is coupled with poppies being worn by almost everyone, where the money donated from their sale goes to the Royal British Legion, supporting both those who have served, and the families of those currently serving.
dianne lavoie its a hymn
@@emilyrosecook1561 The Royal BrItish Legion supports far more
Those eyes. That voice. Love you Ramin. xx
🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴 🥰 thank you Ramin and other singers and soldiers for this beautiful rendition of one of our most emotional and patriotic hymns. 😭 I only watched your Phantom of the Opera for the first time a few months ago and was blown away 😘 sorry Northern Ireland I couldn’t find your flag xx
Hold the phone: this exists.
I love this song and Mr Karimloo.
Absolutely wonderful
Ramin, the power of your voice with a matching full orchestra can reconstitute my soul. Not joking. Thank you!
What an amazing voice and presence. Ramin Karimloo is truly exceptional. And to an empty V&A Hall. I had to explain to an American friend why everyone is wearing a flower during this period.
How wonderful is this
God bless the Queen She was the backbone of this country I am sure Charles will not let us down
RIP...This beautiful rendition will always remind me of Her Majesty!!
Ok, I was so confident this was going to be good that I liked the video before it even loaded. I was not disappointed. Even as an American, I love this song and this was an AMAZING performance
Wow wow wow
If only Gustav Holst could hear Ramin sing this.
This has to put him in "National Treasure" class!
Canada has first dibs well second actually - UK gets him after that 🤣😂 what a voice what passion and soul 💕💕💕
Genius belongs to the world.
@@andreamcalister6043 Like all Great British finds, inventions and people. In the years ahead as the road gets tough, and times become bleak, as China and co continue to bully us and threaten, no matter where you are, who you are, if you hold freedom and democracy dear, sing this song. Gems like this got our greatest generation through their darkest hours, I'm certain this will serve us all well now.
@@ej3016, third actually; Iran, Italy, Canada and the UK, but he's more than enough for all of us.
Overwhelmed by the beauty of this song and Ramin Karimloo's exceptional voice
His eyes are as much into the hymn as his voice is.
You can see how much he truly feels the lyrics. It’s mesmerizing.
He has that passion with every song he sings.
Asha Kennerly he's an actor
@@lsmith9249, with Ramin, it is more than simply acting.
@@hils9508 it is acting
@@lsmith9249 It’s actually called singing with expression. Acting is when one plays a character.
What a powerful and masterful voice!
I have NO IDEA how you get through this song... especially these lyrics without breaking into tears...
Mr. Karimloo needs to do this every year for this event. THank you.
Can watch this 1,000 times!👍👍👍👏👏👏💯💯💯🌹🌹
Oh now I have to watch Phantom AGAIN!! 😍😍😍
Veteran and remembering lost friends today. Thanks for your performance Ramin love your work!
Wow. That's some voice!! 💗
Wish this hymn had been sung at the queens funeral, all about duty and service.
There are tears, what a beautiful rendition of this hymn which has been a favourite of mine for ever. Thank you Ramin.
There are no words sufficient to express how wonderful this was. Bravo!
Slava Ukrainii. God Bless Ukraine as she fights to defend her democracy.
I have been watching him in Holby City,and I never realised what a wonderful voice he had...beautiful!
Omg why don't we see and hear more of this wonderful singer on TV etc . Amazing!
He is a Broadway star. Notably Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera
Amazing, had a throwback when i met Ramin almost 10 years ago, lovely guy, very down to earth. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🌹
Stunningly beautiful! So inspiring.
A truly stunningly beautiful Voice , I’ve Seen Ramin Perform on stage a number of times and his voice gets better (if possible) every time I hear him !! Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@@vaughanwilliams761 definitely, everytime, that last note 😮 he filled the Royal Albert Hall with that note! Beautiful
Absolutely breath taking. I've heard it sang many times but the emotion Ramin conveys is amazing.
Just love his voice. X
The passion is incredible
So beautiful Ramin! Thank you xx lest we forget x
This song sends chills through my entire body, and makes me feel so much more patriotic than normal.
its a hymn
Ramin is an extremely talented man with a gift for reaching people as he ably shows with his beautiful and moving rendition of this song.