There is plenty of flag waving to be seen, mostly British but a lot from all countries from around the world. It is Britain's party but everyone is invited. This is patriotism as it should be, it makes us feel good but not at the expense of making everyone else feel bad.
I've been to the Last Night and it was one of the defining moments in my life. I may physically be 8,000 miles from the UK but every time I watch this, I'm home.
It's a travesty (but alas typically British) that Elgar doesn't have concert halls,and much more named in his honour. A musical genius and one of the world's greatest early 20th century composers. Go to Hungary and you'll see everything is named after their great composers and musicians.
The work of Sir Edward Elgar is magnificent!!! Especially knowing that he was not a schooled musician. He is my favorite composer and I am not even British, but Dutch. Listen also to his P&S march no 4!
My brother's godfather was leader of the second violins of the B.B.C. Symphony Orchestra. In my first week as a music student in London in 1972 his wife Betty invited me for lunch and asked if I would like to go to a concert in the evening as Trevor was playing. Little did I know it was the Last Night of the Proms! We had the most magnificent seats next to the organ of the Albert Hall. All the last night pieces were played including Land of Hope and Glory! It was just stunning and every bit as stirring as you see here but so much more being live - an unforgettable evening! Now at 69 and having had a wonderful life as a professional pianist, I have enormous pleasure reliving memories playing, teaching, accompanying, examining....my first concert as soloist.... But this evening at the last night, inspired my whole career. Thank you Trevor and Betty Conor for taking me under your wing and giving me the experience of a lifetime.
This is why we don’t wave our national or country flags all the time….we save it up for special occasions like the Last Night and all things Pomp, a Ceremony and the Monarchy. There are some miserable gits who call it all jingoistic nonsense - I say rude words to them and remind them, it’s grand patriotism by people who are delighted to be able to wave a flag and jump up and down to music, in celebration for the country they are happy and so proud to live in. They should join in and put a smile on their faces 😊
That was brilliant Squirrel, always brings a tear to my eye. The UK may well be a backwater in the world now, its government has lost its way, but the British people are fantastic and will always rise to the occasion. We love our little island and always will. x
@Roger Povey. Did you collect your free 80% of your salary and free NHS COVID treatment for two years? Where do you think that money came from? Transport was subsidised to keep Britain moving. The government paid millions for the development of the vaccine, which meant we had it months before europe. You need to read a quality newspaper, not the Mirror rag. Now we have the Russian invasion of Ukraine which has pushed energy prices through the roof. Could you do better, other than BLEATING ON SM. Russia has bombed the wheat silo storage in Ukraine, to push up food prices. We are sending arms to Ukraine because THEY ARE FIGHTING OUR WAR AGAINST RUSSIA, AS IN NATO's WAR. WE HAVE TAKEN IN THOUDANDS OF REFUGEES FROM UKRAINE, AFGHANISTAN, IRAN AND HONG KONG, AND ALMOST 50,000 ILLEGALS COMING ACROSS THE CHANNEL. BE GRATEFUL YOU LIVE IN A FREE COUNTRY.
Thank you so very much for letting this video run before your comments. So many TH-camrs constantly interrupt them and in doing so ruin them. Love your channel.
I'm new to the channel and appreciate that the main event is full screen with narrator in the small box. It's usually the other way round with constant interruptions and "explanations" to annoy the viewer.
Really… ? is that why Scotland and wales would rather support any team that is playing against England in an international game..? and yet England supporters nearly always support the home teams.. 🙄🏴🇬🇧
The 'Promenaders' - those standing in the auditorium - raise large amounts of money for charity during the season of Sir Henry Wood's promenade concerts.
did you spot, behind the orchestra, behind the display screens? those are the pipes for the absolutely Honking Great pipe organ built into the premises when that gets going the audience's emotion is as much vibration as sound absolutely magnificent
The Proms ( Promenade Concerts) are held over the summer for about six weeks and have a mainly classical repertoire, although other music genres are represented. They are attended by a respectful audience as tyou would imagine at a classical concer.The last night is always party night and everyone let's their hair down. There is huge competition for tickets which is why it has expanded into Proms in the Park at various locations throughout the UK. Elgar is a British composer and a lot of people think that Land of Hope and Glory should be the National Anthem for England, as Scotland and Wales have their own anthems which you may have heard at sporting events. God save the King would be used when it is UK as a whole. Glad you like the Proms, it was sad that the last night was cancelled this year following the death of the Queen.
Others claim that Bohemian Rhapsody should be the second Anthem. Watch a green day concert in Hyde Park. The front music is Queen on loudspeakers - everyone is singing their hearts out as here.The brits can sing!!
Now THAT'S what I call a reaction!! Brilliant! I defy anyone with even one drop of British blood in his (or her) veins, not to be moved by Land of Hope and Glory...........
So happy you have shown this, I was one of the many who recommended it to you. So proud to be British when watching this masterpiece. Take care Mr Squirrel. Big love from Leeds, West Yorkshire, England 🎉
@@Ionabrodie69 I am not American! I live under King Charles like you! I am curious to know why you think I am American. (Not that there's anything wrong with being American).
All the last night of the proms so traditional and yet every year so fresh. It's the end of a summer of musical celebration. Thanks to the Beeb . Inform , Educate , and entertain. Perfect.
A sincere and heartfelt reaction; it was great to see the joy and peace that this celebration of our, the world’s, humanity gave you. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
I'm so glad that you have found the LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS. Before TV and the internet, I listened to it, every year, on the radio. Now I enjoy it even more. I hope you do as well.
I love seeing all the other nations flags as well as our flags. You rarely see a flag from our properties but we are a very patriotic nation. Always have been and, hopefully, always will.
@@mothmagic1 I would hate it if we were like America ..their overly sentimental flag waving and beating of chests…I love my Country and would love to see a portrait of our Late Queen in public buildings but the excessive waving of flags is not needed..
In 1905 Elgar received an hon. D. Mus. from Yale. He attended and an orchestra played some of his music, including P & C No. 1. Yale used the 'big tune' at their next graduation, and the next. Then all the other Ivy League universities copied it. Then other universities and colleges - and now it's even called the Graduation Song sometimes. In reality it was written in 1900 and later used in celebrations surrounding the coronation of Edward VII in 1902.
Elgar's music is very emotional and stirring. Thanks for listening and only commenting at the end. Do you know that the inventor of the enigma machine used by the Germans in WW2 named it after the Enigma variations? He was a big fan of Elgar.
Every time I see 1 of these quintessential classic pieces it moves me to tears. Especially when I see you feeling moved byt he same bits as I. The build up to the first instance of the lyrics, hhhh oh my oh me. & too see you feeling the same.. God 2012 was really the first time I can now remember really engaging with the Proms, & watched every night to it's finish. Funny that year seems to be the main 1 youtubers are reacting to now apart from this 2022, or at least what the algorythm is throwing at me. & then I hardly saw any of them since, & I just happened to miss this years due to major depression, god to see that the last night of the proms somehow insanely conicided with the Queens passing, that really hit me, & that I'd just missed it for feeling so low. When I used to feel this sort of exhilaration from it as well. It's only since her passing that I really feel the unity in the Proms again, a unity I never really thought about until having what she represented & made efforts to bring about, Unity, of all, everyone. A binding force in the world unlike any other spanning more than 9 decades. Yeah, I love feeling this extraordinary unity with you, also, th eProms are the only way I even know some classic sound bites we all know are actually much larger classical musical pieces, exactly as this 1. Who doesn't know Land of Hope & Glory as a quintessential American graduation piece, how few of us knew there was more to the piece until we heard it here at the Proms, Because that's how I knew as well, not that I ever remembered it for a decade until now as I've hardly watched it since 2012. Yeah I've got a horrendous memory like that, technical stuff, sure I can work my way through to familiar territory but my brain doesn't just tie clear cut threads to well defined instances. So it's not that weird to me to hear how you knew that part but not the rest, as that is Exactly my same experience until the Proms, course I only knew it through things like the Simpsons, being in Scotland & all..
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So glad you did this Squirrel. Did you notice there were a few 'regulars' in the crowd from the different years you have reacted to. They must have tickets booked on speed dial as I believe it is so hard to get them as they sell out quickly. People from all walks of life united in their patriotism, bobbing up and down and belting out those songs while waving and wafting their flags.
The Proms are unlike anything else, I think. As a series of events that both celebrate classical music and make it accessible to a wider audience. It's not only a chance to showcase classical music but also to have fun with it, experiment with pop or rock crossover, with comedy, with experimentation. The Proms takes the things that make the average pleb like me intimidated and throws them out of the window. The Last Night of the Proms is usually the sort of equivalent to when a band does the encore with the greatest hits, so is lighter, they are a great way for regular people to be involved in classical music.
So, when I was in Walmart with a mate of mine some time back (2013), we were near the TV section and they were on display mode, showing the usual stuff , but there was one segment where they showed College football teams/graduations, and had Land of Hope and Glory playing - I pointed this out, and my friend literally went "That music is a song????"
Thank you my American cousin for sharing this we stand together . God bless America and thanks for being such good friends to us Brits over the year🇬🇧🇺🇸
Officially known as Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D, it was composed by Sir Edward Elgar in 1901, and was first played that year in Liverpool UK. It is an absolute belter of a march and it didn't take long to become part of the British psyche over the years. It was first played , as a graduation processional march, at Yale University in the USA in 1905. And the rest, as they say, is history.
The Proms this year start on July 14th and the last night will be Saturday, 9th September. Most concerts are usually on BBC2 television, but the last night will probably be shown on BBC1. Hope you can manage to see some of it.
It’s alleged that when Elgar was writing this, he was asked what he was working on, and he replied “I’ve got a tune that will knock their socks off”, whether or not that’s true, who knows but, if it is, he was spot on. Patriotism at its very best.
We might not be the the world power we were once , ..but take us on and you will pay a terrible price for your victory over us , much more than you could ever imagine
No I’m not either ( staunch Monarchist actually ) but I think it should be Jerusalem… because it’s English…. Scotland have flower of Scotland,wales have land of our fathers and Northern Ireland have their own ..so England should have our own..
I have watched 4 reactions to this tonight. I loved your reaction the most. You didn't interrupt the music once, but we knew by your face and finger! what you were saying :-) Thank you 🤩
The proms is our celebration of music. The last night is the celebration of Britishness in music form The proms became so saught after that the addition of outside proms events were introduced in various parks The bobbing is now a tradition. The feeling inside the Albert Hall is electrifying The often have themes, the one celebrating 'Dr Who' the Sci Fi TV series was an absolute gem
Thanks for that Mr Squirrel...you're right...so moving. I am brought to tears every time I see these Proms clips... the patriotism is overwhelming. Love the way the music builds and blows the roof off. This a bucket list event for me. Best wishes for the season. Brian
We will have to get Squirrel a honourary British citizenship if he carries on like this 🥰....I know this will rub people up the wrong way👹, but Britain being the most diverse nation in and around Europe, your notice that diversity rarely makes it appearances in the crowds at national events😇. Hyde Park big screening of the Proms is a wonderful atmosphere and highly recommended🤙.
@@Ionabrodie69 Yeh, if the was free stuff being given away, I would suspect the crowds would be filled with diversity..And when the free stuff runs out the muggings and robbery's take place.
You’re Welcome, I appreciate your comment. I will stop and give my commentary etc on sketches or comedies but when it comes to music it’s best to let it play through then talk in my opinion. Glad you enjoy the style and Thank You for the support.
This is the last night of the proms part 2 element. The first half is a concert then the celebration in part 2. It is a major charity fund raiser every year.
It’s one of the few songs which regularly get brought up in the debate as being the English national anthem (the English use the “British God Save the King” whereas other constituent countries all that’s their own anthems/songs albeit N. Ire is a touch more complicated). It seems to be a popular choice along with “Jerusalem”, but the main issue is it was written in the era of empire expansion and that’s clearly referenced in the lyrics
My grandfather always (ironically) said, "what this country needs, is more patriotic songs" 😂... But seriously, a great piece of togetherness that happens every year. Until recently, Britain was proud of it's open door policy to peoples of all nations. I hope it will return, in the spirit of which it was always intended.
It's just as important to remember how you felt hearing this as a kid as how you felt hearing it now. Joy! As as Brit, ( part Welsh, Scottish and English) I love it and I love all the no holes barred nations coming together. It's beautiful, makes me well up and thank the universe for all nations xxx
My biggest regret is that before I left the UK for South Africa (in 1976) I never did get to see The Last Night of the Proms. But these days, thanks to TH-cam, I can experience it whenever I choose. And every time I watch these closing few minutes of any of TLNOTP videos - it's always the same lump-in-throat-tear-in-eye-goose-bumps moment.
Squirrel get yourself 0over here and go to a few Promenade Concerts at the Albhert Hall.. By the way Elgar wrote music that captured the quintessential flavour of Britain, its' triumphs and its sadness and the beauty of the Countryside especially where he lived in the Malvern Hills. This March captures the mood of pride in our Country unashamedly ,but we love it!
I'm German. And yes, of course I know about the complicated history of Germany and Britannia. And of all the terrible things my ancestors did during the 3rd Reich. But believe it or not, people of the United Kingdom - times have changed. I LOVE your country and you, the people!!! And whenever I listen to this masterpiece of Edward Elgar my heart is about to explode. Rule, Britannia!
@@MrGmanishere Really.. ? why live here if you dislike this country so much that you want change what made it Good and bad..?? You learn from history you don’t obliterate it.. Wokeism is a scourge ..it doesn’t improve anything it’s just an excuse to pat yourselves on the back and be offended on behalf of others.. 🙄🏴🇬🇧
The British, especially the English, are so self deprecating, but don't stick is in the ribs or you will will find that we will fight to the death. In fact, we love a fight.
I remember being in my teens, knowing 'Land of Hope & Glory' as being a British patriotic song and quite miffed that teenage U.S. teen movies quite often playing it by kazoo at student graduation🎓 parades. How dare they!🧐😪😡
Of all the problems we are facing at the moment we as a nation will always be proud of our country the pomp will always be the best in the world for all it's faults we muddle through I'm so proud to be a brit
Look at all this children dancing and singing together... I know... they are adults, but... still, we are brougth in to this world, as a child, pure and innocent. Singing side by side. Unity of mankind. To me, music is maybe the most powerful way of expressing the feeling of longing, unity, sadness, Joy, hardship, grief and all other sorts of expressions.
Good evening Mr Squirrel... I've not seen any of your videos for a while. Great to see you my friend. Merry Christmas from over the pond pal... Keep it going... Very distinguished with the grey matter by the way ha ha...
Thanks Squirrel. Your reaction touched me. Its such a rousing, musical crescendo, and with those wonderful words it has to touch everyone who is fortunate to live in a democratic country. I find it reassuring that so many nationalities go and enjoy the 'last night,' especially at this time when the world is feeling such a dangerous place. That spirit is going to be essential.
As a Brit and veteran , this is my country, and how much I love my country...
Me too, I am proud to be British,I always will be,Britain is a beautiful place,I would not have wanted to be born anywhere else.
Hear hear and those that don’t can DO ONE.. 👍🏴
all the rain and dampness that goes right through your bones
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There is plenty of flag waving to be seen, mostly British but a lot from all countries from around the world. It is Britain's party but everyone is invited. This is patriotism as it should be, it makes us feel good but not at the expense of making everyone else feel bad.
LOf H and G. Known in the states as 'Pomp and Circumstance' I believe.
the words are very tongue in cheek these days, don't think any Brit believes them, certainly I don't.
@@dinerouk The Pomp and Circumstance Marches (there were several) were written before the lyrics “Land of Hope and Glory”.
yet in 40 years plus Nelson will be riped from his colum Churchill from his
The confederate flag also well it is the massive gathering of British chapter of the original KKK
We don’t do patriotism often, rather reserved about that, but wind us up and let us go and boy do we go😂. Loved it❤️
Wow
Usually accompanied by our excellent pomp and ceremony which we have refined over centuries of practice.
You do do patriotism very often indeed. All that pomp and ceremony is nothing but patriotism.
Well we have to practice constantly to make sure we are always that good :)
On the contrary. You do patriotism a lot. All that military music. And Brexit is all about patriotism/racism.
I've been to the Last Night and it was one of the defining moments in my life. I may physically be 8,000 miles from the UK but every time I watch this, I'm home.
There’s nothing like Elgar. So rousing. His mighty and wonderful music portrays so well what it is to be British 🏴🇬🇧
It's a travesty (but alas typically British) that Elgar doesn't have concert halls,and much more named in his honour. A musical genius and one of the world's greatest early 20th century composers. Go to Hungary and you'll see everything is named after their great composers and musicians.
@@donfatale Because if we did do that some bugger would complain ..and dredge up some spurious excuse as to why Elgar shouldn’t be honoured..🙄
Well said. I agree 100%.
The work of Sir Edward Elgar is magnificent!!! Especially knowing that he was not a schooled musician. He is my favorite composer and I am not even British, but Dutch. Listen also to his P&S march no 4!
Those musicians are way beyond commitment to their individual instrument. Absolutely stunning.
My brother's godfather was leader of the second violins of the B.B.C. Symphony Orchestra. In my first week as a music student in London in 1972 his wife Betty invited me for lunch and asked if I would like to go to a concert in the evening as Trevor was playing. Little did I know it was the Last Night of the Proms! We had the most magnificent seats next to the organ of the Albert Hall. All the last night pieces were played including Land of Hope and Glory! It was just stunning and every bit as stirring as you see here but so much more being live - an unforgettable evening! Now at 69 and having had a wonderful life as a professional pianist, I have enormous pleasure reliving memories playing, teaching, accompanying, examining....my first concert as soloist.... But this evening at the last night, inspired my whole career. Thank you Trevor and Betty Conor for taking me under your wing and giving me the experience of a lifetime.
always brings tears to my eyes when they start singing land of hope and glory
This is why we don’t wave our national or country flags all the time….we save it up for special occasions like the Last Night and all things Pomp, a Ceremony and the Monarchy.
There are some miserable gits who call it all jingoistic nonsense - I say rude words to them and remind them, it’s grand patriotism by people who are delighted to be able to wave a flag and jump up and down to music, in celebration for the country they are happy and so proud to live in. They should join in and put a smile on their faces
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Oh well said ..👍😊🏴🇬🇧
Every year and it never gets old (over 60 yrs for me)
Every time I hear the proms last nights I feel proud and covered in goosebumps. 😅
That was brilliant Squirrel, always brings a tear to my eye. The UK may well be a backwater in the world now, its government has lost its way, but the British people are fantastic and will always rise to the occasion. We love our little island and always will. x
"Backwater." - you sound like the old Soviet-style commies, put us down all you like...Rule Brittania.
@Roger Povey. Did you collect your free 80% of your salary and free NHS COVID treatment for two years? Where do you think that money came from? Transport was subsidised to keep Britain moving. The government paid millions for the development of the vaccine, which meant we had it months before europe. You need to read a quality newspaper, not the Mirror rag. Now we have the Russian invasion of Ukraine which has pushed energy prices through the roof. Could you do better, other than BLEATING ON SM. Russia has bombed the wheat silo storage in Ukraine, to push up food prices. We are sending arms to Ukraine because THEY ARE FIGHTING OUR WAR AGAINST RUSSIA, AS IN NATO's WAR. WE HAVE TAKEN IN THOUDANDS OF REFUGEES FROM UKRAINE, AFGHANISTAN, IRAN AND HONG KONG, AND ALMOST 50,000 ILLEGALS COMING ACROSS THE CHANNEL. BE GRATEFUL YOU LIVE IN A FREE COUNTRY.
Never ever kick three sleeping lions.
Britain will never be a back water…never wake the sleeping lion….
@@neilgriffiths6427 not criticising you Neil….but it was the Russians that said never wake the British lion….
Huge pride in being British.
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Me too 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you so very much for letting this video run before your comments. So many TH-camrs constantly interrupt them and in doing so ruin them. Love your channel.
I'm new to the channel and appreciate that the main event is full screen with narrator in the small box. It's usually the other way round with constant interruptions and "explanations" to annoy the viewer.
Well said Mr Squirrel love for humanity and standing together ...love wins
Isn't it amazing that, despite our differences in the different parts of the UK, music brings us all together?
100% But I also think if anyone threatens the UK, that brings us together as well.
@@Mk1Male Of course
Scary.
Really… ? is that why Scotland and wales would rather support any team that is playing against England in an international game..? and yet England supporters nearly always support the home teams.. 🙄🏴🇬🇧
@@Ionabrodie69 Might have something to do with centuries of exploitation.
Tears in my eyes pride in my heart thank you for reacting to this ❤️❤️❤️
"There is corner of a Squirrel's room that is forever England".....
I see what you did there …
Ahhh I really wish Land of Hope & Glory could be our English national anthem ❤️ it's just perfect
I watched this in a hotel room in hamburg . . .slighly worse for wear ! conductinng the orchestrer with tears in my eyes
The 'Promenaders' - those standing in the auditorium - raise large amounts of money for charity during the season of Sir Henry Wood's promenade concerts.
did you spot, behind the orchestra, behind the display screens? those are the pipes for the absolutely Honking Great pipe organ built into the premises when that gets going the audience's emotion is as much vibration as sound absolutely magnificent
The Proms ( Promenade Concerts) are held over the summer for about six weeks and have a mainly classical repertoire, although other music genres are represented. They are attended by a respectful audience as tyou would imagine at a classical concer.The last night is always party night and everyone let's their hair down. There is huge competition for tickets which is why it has expanded into Proms in the Park at various locations throughout the UK.
Elgar is a British composer and a lot of people think that Land of Hope and Glory should be the National Anthem for England, as Scotland and Wales have their own anthems which you may have heard at sporting events. God save the King would be used when it is UK as a whole.
Glad you like the Proms, it was sad that the last night was cancelled this year following the death of the Queen.
Others claim that Bohemian Rhapsody should be the second Anthem. Watch a green day concert in Hyde Park. The front music is Queen on loudspeakers - everyone is singing their hearts out as here.The brits can sing!!
Now THAT'S what I call a reaction!! Brilliant! I defy anyone with even one drop of British blood in his (or her) veins, not to be moved by Land of Hope and Glory...........
🇬🇧 Quality never gets old. I always shed a tear of pride watching the Proms. Great reaction mate ❤🇬🇧🇺🇸
Thank You Paul
Another beautiful song I vow to thee my Country, sometimes sung at the Proms.
More often sung at the Festival of Remembrance, the 2022 version, sung by Luke Evans was beautiful - my favorite hymn!
@@raycardy4843 Ramin Karimloo does a beautiful version too.
Always brings a tear to the eye.
Proud to be English, and that!
So happy you have shown this, I was one of the many who recommended it to you. So proud to be British when watching this masterpiece. Take care Mr Squirrel. Big love from Leeds, West Yorkshire, England 🎉
Makes me cringe.
@@snowbear1877 And we should care about an Americans feelings Why ..???? We know you yanks are pea green with jealousy ..😂😂😂🏴🇬🇧
@@Ionabrodie69 I am not American! I live under King Charles like you! I am curious to know why you think I am American. (Not that there's anything wrong with being American).
When Elgar wrote that, he told his wife and friends 'I've got a tune that'll knock 'em flat'. Now known as The Big Tune, it certainly did!.
All the last night of the proms so traditional and yet every year so fresh. It's the end of a summer of musical celebration. Thanks to the Beeb . Inform , Educate , and entertain. Perfect.
Well said Lynette:)
A sincere and heartfelt reaction; it was great to see the joy and peace that this celebration of our, the world’s, humanity gave you. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
I'm so glad that you have found the LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS. Before TV and the internet, I listened to it, every year, on the radio. Now I enjoy it even more. I hope you do as well.
I love seeing all the other nations flags as well as our flags. You rarely see a flag from our properties but we are a very patriotic nation. Always have been and, hopefully, always will.
Indeed we are. Just a shame that we don't show it often enough
@@mothmagic1 I would hate it if we were like America ..their overly sentimental flag waving and beating of chests…I love my Country and would love to see a portrait of our Late Queen in public buildings but the excessive waving of flags is not needed..
@@Ionabrodie69 yes I take your point but I still think we could be a bit more openly patriotic and still not be ott
No one does it better than the British 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
In 1905 Elgar received an hon. D. Mus. from Yale. He attended and an orchestra played some of his music, including P & C No. 1. Yale used the 'big tune' at their next graduation, and the next. Then all the other Ivy League universities copied it. Then other universities and colleges - and now it's even called the Graduation Song sometimes. In reality it was written in 1900 and later used in celebrations surrounding the coronation of Edward VII in 1902.
Elgar's music is very emotional and stirring. Thanks for listening and only commenting at the end. Do you know that the inventor of the enigma machine used by the Germans in WW2 named it after the Enigma variations? He was a big fan of Elgar.
I did not know that. Pretty cool
'Just hits you in the feels', great expression, gonna use it lol. From a new subscriber who enjoyed Elgar much
Every time I see 1 of these quintessential classic pieces it moves me to tears.
Especially when I see you feeling moved byt he same bits as I.
The build up to the first instance of the lyrics, hhhh oh my oh me.
& too see you feeling the same..
God 2012 was really the first time I can now remember really engaging with the Proms, & watched every night to it's finish.
Funny that year seems to be the main 1 youtubers are reacting to now apart from this 2022, or at least what the algorythm is throwing at me.
& then I hardly saw any of them since, & I just happened to miss this years due to major depression, god to see that the last night of the proms somehow insanely conicided with the Queens passing, that really hit me, & that I'd just missed it for feeling so low.
When I used to feel this sort of exhilaration from it as well.
It's only since her passing that I really feel the unity in the Proms again, a unity I never really thought about until having what she represented & made efforts to bring about, Unity, of all, everyone.
A binding force in the world unlike any other spanning more than 9 decades.
Yeah, I love feeling this extraordinary unity with you, also, th eProms are the only way I even know some classic sound bites we all know are actually much larger classical musical pieces, exactly as this 1.
Who doesn't know Land of Hope & Glory as a quintessential American graduation piece, how few of us knew there was more to the piece until we heard it here at the Proms, Because that's how I knew as well, not that I ever remembered it for a decade until now as I've hardly watched it since 2012.
Yeah I've got a horrendous memory like that, technical stuff, sure I can work my way through to familiar territory but my brain doesn't just tie clear cut threads to well defined instances.
So it's not that weird to me to hear how you knew that part but not the rest, as that is Exactly my same experience until the Proms, course I only knew it through things like the Simpsons, being in Scotland & all..
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I cry like a baby every single time.
Nothing wrong with that I do as well
Me too..😂🇬🇧
Love you loads Mate, kind regards from England
So glad you did this Squirrel. Did you notice there were a few 'regulars' in the crowd from the different years you have reacted to. They must have tickets booked on speed dial as I believe it is so hard to get them as they sell out quickly. People from all walks of life united in their patriotism, bobbing up and down and belting out those songs while waving and wafting their flags.
As a massive nationalist and unionist it gives me goosebumps , tears in my eyes and a lump to my throat
The Proms are unlike anything else, I think. As a series of events that both celebrate classical music and make it accessible to a wider audience. It's not only a chance to showcase classical music but also to have fun with it, experiment with pop or rock crossover, with comedy, with experimentation. The Proms takes the things that make the average pleb like me intimidated and throws them out of the window.
The Last Night of the Proms is usually the sort of equivalent to when a band does the encore with the greatest hits, so is lighter, they are a great way for regular people to be involved in classical music.
So, when I was in Walmart with a mate of mine some time back (2013), we were near the TV section and they were on display mode, showing the usual stuff , but there was one segment where they showed College football teams/graduations, and had Land of Hope and Glory playing - I pointed this out, and my friend literally went "That music is a song????"
Great post. I love this a last night of the proms.
Thank you my American cousin for sharing this we stand together . God bless America and thanks for being such good friends to us Brits over the year🇬🇧🇺🇸
Lovely stuff. Well done Squirrel, we're most of us never happier than we help someone else.
Now Christmas is coming, you should listen to the Coventry Carol, a medieval Carol, that's melancholic, but hauntingly beautiful.
And "In the Bleak Midwinter" always gives me the shivers....
I adore the Coventry Carol.. and another very rare one called Lord of the Leopard 😊🇬🇧
Bloody love it ..singing along. 🙂👍
Officially known as Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D, it was composed by Sir Edward Elgar in 1901, and was first played that year in Liverpool UK. It is an absolute belter of a march and it didn't take long to become part of the British psyche over the years. It was first played , as a graduation processional march, at Yale University in the USA in 1905. And the rest, as they say, is history.
The Proms this year start on July 14th and the last night will be Saturday, 9th September. Most concerts are usually on BBC2 television, but the last night will probably be shown on BBC1. Hope you can manage to see some of it.
It’s alleged that when Elgar was writing this, he was asked what he was working on, and he replied “I’ve got a tune that will knock their socks off”, whether or not that’s true, who knows but, if it is, he was spot on. Patriotism at its very best.
We might not be the the world power we were once , ..but take us on and you will pay a terrible price for your victory over us , much more than you could ever imagine
No I’m not either ( staunch Monarchist actually ) but I think it should be Jerusalem… because it’s English…. Scotland have flower of Scotland,wales have land of our fathers and Northern Ireland have their own ..so England should have our own..
This should be the National Anthem for the British Isles
I love my country with all my Hart watching this just in steals it into me more. God save the king
Brings a lump to my throat.
Seeing youngsters there aswell.
Great choice, Squirrel. Last Night is uplifting when we need a boost whoever and wherever we are.
I have watched 4 reactions to this tonight. I loved your reaction the most. You didn't interrupt the music once, but we knew by your face and finger! what you were saying :-)
Thank you 🤩
Thank You for that. Appreciate the support
The lyrics were written the year after the first Pomp and Circumstance march was premiered...
There is no empire like the British empire that came together like that even many years after their independence. That’s what I call United.
Makès me miss our beloved Queen so much and love of our free Commonwealth countries so dear to her heart.
Yes .. still can’t hear god save our King without a lump in my throat ( but I do support our King ) staunch Monarchist 🇬🇧🏴
The proms is our celebration of music. The last night is the celebration of Britishness in music form
The proms became so saught after that the addition of outside proms events were introduced in various parks
The bobbing is now a tradition. The feeling inside the Albert Hall is electrifying
The often have themes, the one celebrating 'Dr Who' the Sci Fi TV series was an absolute gem
Love the Dr Who one
the kids faces when they see the villains is a joy
Thank you for not interuppting!
Oh my! I got goose bumps when they started singing; sheer magic!
Thanks for that Mr Squirrel...you're right...so moving. I am brought to tears every time I see these Proms clips... the patriotism is overwhelming. Love the way the music builds and blows the roof off.
This a bucket list event for me.
Best wishes for the season.
Brian
We will have to get Squirrel a honourary British citizenship if he carries on like this 🥰....I know this will rub people up the wrong way👹, but Britain being the most diverse nation in and around Europe, your notice that diversity rarely makes it appearances in the crowds at national events😇. Hyde Park big screening of the Proms is a wonderful atmosphere and highly recommended🤙.
That’s their choice .. it’s open to everyone 🤷♀️🏴🇬🇧
@@Ionabrodie69 Yeh, if the was free stuff being given away, I would suspect the crowds would be filled with diversity..And when the free stuff runs out the muggings and robbery's take place.
What I like about your show squirrel, is you don't keep interrupting with silly chitchat ,thank you
You’re Welcome, I appreciate your comment. I will stop and give my commentary etc on sketches or comedies but when it comes to music it’s best to let it play through then talk in my opinion. Glad you enjoy the style and Thank You for the support.
This is the last night of the proms part 2 element. The first half is a concert then the celebration in part 2. It is a major charity fund raiser every year.
It’s one of the few songs which regularly get brought up in the debate as being the English national anthem (the English use the “British God Save the King” whereas other constituent countries all that’s their own anthems/songs albeit N. Ire is a touch more complicated). It seems to be a popular choice along with “Jerusalem”, but the main issue is it was written in the era of empire expansion and that’s clearly referenced in the lyrics
My grandfather always (ironically) said, "what this country needs, is more patriotic songs" 😂... But seriously, a great piece of togetherness that happens every year. Until recently, Britain was proud of it's open door policy to peoples of all nations. I hope it will return, in the spirit of which it was always intended.
It's just as important to remember how you felt hearing this as a kid as how you felt hearing it now.
Joy!
As as Brit, ( part Welsh, Scottish and English) I love it and I love all the no holes barred nations coming together. It's beautiful, makes me well up and thank the universe for all nations xxx
Imagine the atmosphere there, it must have been great.
Must have Ben stunning to be there.
@@TheRealSquirrel dont forget the American flag was there as well good reaction as usual
Many concerts invite audience participation. And then there's the Last Night of the Proms.
Your words are sooooooo moving.... BLESS YOU
Land of Hope and Glory is one of those songs that nobody needs to be taught. You just know it through osmosis growing up, it's in the nations DNA.
The only word to be used is simply.... FANTASTIC...
My biggest regret is that before I left the UK for South Africa (in 1976) I never did get to see The Last Night of the Proms. But these days, thanks to TH-cam, I can experience it whenever I choose. And every time I watch these closing few minutes of any of TLNOTP videos - it's always the same lump-in-throat-tear-in-eye-goose-bumps moment.
Squirrel get yourself 0over here and go to a few Promenade Concerts at the Albhert Hall.. By the way Elgar wrote music that captured the quintessential flavour of Britain, its' triumphs and its sadness and the beauty of the Countryside especially where he lived in the Malvern Hills. This March captures the mood of pride in our Country unashamedly ,but we love it!
I think I saw a Stars and Stripes being waved there in the middle of the crowd.
I'm German. And yes, of course I know about the complicated history of Germany and Britannia. And of all the terrible things my ancestors did during the 3rd Reich. But believe it or not, people of the United Kingdom - times have changed. I LOVE your country and you, the people!!! And whenever I listen to this masterpiece of Edward Elgar my heart is about to explode. Rule, Britannia!
Vielen Dank…
Right back at ya…🥰♥️♥️🏴🇬🇧
What a lovely comment. Thank you.
I am British, Dad was Dutch - he loved Last Night at the Proms and I wish I could still share it with him.
It's one of the few times the brits can be patriotic in these woke days
It's much better being woke than being asleep.
@@MrGmanishere You stole that from Al Murray
@@MrGmanishere Really.. ? why live here if you dislike this country so much that you want change what made it Good and bad..?? You learn from history you don’t obliterate it.. Wokeism is a scourge ..it doesn’t improve anything it’s just an excuse to pat yourselves on the back and be offended on behalf of others.. 🙄🏴🇬🇧
The British, especially the English, are so self deprecating, but don't stick is in the ribs or you will will find that we will fight to the death. In fact, we love a fight.
Am I the only one who expects Windsor Davies to shout 'shut up' after the word 'free'? 😁
I remember being in my teens, knowing 'Land of Hope & Glory' as being a British patriotic song and quite miffed that teenage U.S. teen movies quite often playing it by kazoo at student graduation🎓
parades. How dare they!🧐😪😡
Being blessed, is being born British!!
Of all the problems we are facing at the moment we as a nation will always be proud of our country the pomp will always be the best in the world for all it's faults we muddle through I'm so proud to be a brit
Is this what being British means now?
I'm on board for that.
Squirrel my friend,profound words,love all human beings. If we all did that the world would be an incredible place.
Truly would be.
Love your reaction to the crowd starting to sing Land of Hope & Glory. Thanks for your interest in us British! 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇲
I wish we could go back to 2014 . Things have gone horribly wrong . And I loved the Last Night of the Proms .
Last night of the proms is definitely my favourite. Coming up in about 3 weeks to end this season's proms, which have been great.
Look at all this children dancing and singing together... I know... they are adults, but... still, we are brougth in to this world, as a child, pure and innocent. Singing side by side. Unity of mankind. To me, music is maybe the most powerful way of expressing the feeling of longing, unity, sadness, Joy, hardship, grief and all other sorts of expressions.
Love my country ❤ a d proud to be British
The voice of the people!! not the politcians!! thank you my friend x
This tune/song gets me every time, British and proud of it.
I'm not a Pomm mate but the Promms ALWAYS makes me cry. Thanks mate.😂😂😂😂
Good evening Mr Squirrel... I've not seen any of your videos for a while. Great to see you my friend. Merry Christmas from over the pond pal... Keep it going... Very distinguished with the grey matter by the way ha ha...
Thank You Richard greatly appreciated.
Thanks Squirrel. Your reaction touched me. Its such a rousing, musical crescendo, and with those wonderful words it has to touch everyone who is fortunate to live in a democratic country. I find it reassuring that so many nationalities go and enjoy the 'last night,' especially at this time when the world is feeling such a dangerous place. That spirit is going to be essential.