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In this video, we react to Rule Britannia from the Last Night of the Proms, and it was absolutely incredible! This was Lindsay’s first experience witnessing British patriotism in full swing, and it did not disappoint. It began with an operatic and classical feel, but as the crowd got involved, it transformed into one of the most powerful patriotic displays we've ever seen.
We were truly moved by the sight of the British people coming together, waving their flags, smiling, and singing Rule Britannia with such pride. It’s a fantastic song paired with an outstanding performance.
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We don't show our patriotism openly very often, but when we do, we don't mess about!
And unfortunately people are trying to ruin it for us…making it woke etc 😢
@@cheche2181 give it a rest
@@cheche2181 Behave.
@@TheOrignalCarpe not lying tho is he?
Exactley
THIS is patriotism and isnt forced on the people.
It's great to see patriotism in England. Here in the states, many English criticize and crap on our patriotism here in the states, and our many flags that definitely increased after 9/11. We love a show of patriotism! Good on you England!
A BLACK WOMEN ONE OF MANY IN THE UK SAID WAVING OF THE FLAG SHOULD BE BANNED WITH THE CONCERT TH-cam MAN ARRESTED FOR WAVING A UNION FLAG
@@jeffwhite-ri5th Well,whoever said that is a prize idiot. Probably one of those fully-paid-up members of the loony end of the left again.
@@anitapeludat256 Same applies to Scotland N. Ireland and Wales.
@@anitapeludat256 people are waving the Union flag, thats England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.......The United kingdom is not just England.
The line in the song “Britain never never never shall be slaves” demonstrates the attitude of the British that the likes of Napoleon and Hitler ignored to their detriment.
@@Bob10009 and Britain decided that everyone between Ireland and Africa would be their slaves!
And too many ignoring it now.
Also a must is seeing the Last Night of the Proms with "Jerusalem" and "Land of Hope and Glory" The audience participation is amazing.
^^this!
Thanks for the suggestion! :)
Thirded!!
@@reactingtomyroots If you get goose bumps from Rule Britannia you better have the medics on standby for Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory!
@@reactingtomyroots Yeah Jerusalem is IMO the emotional high point so perhaps it'd be the one to finish on. They follow it up with the national anthem to calm everyone down again before they go home (and to remind them who's in charge). It's a Hymn with words from the great poet William Blake and is one of the more popular choices to be sung at funerals (and weddings) here... It's often suggested that it should be made the national anthem... but because it mentions England in the lyrics it excludes the Welsh, Northern Irish and Scottish... and using Christian metaphor it might be thought of as excluding non-christians.
Being a hymn it's easy to sing and out of the last night of the proms standards it is the one that people know ALL the words to.
*spoilers* Lyrically it's not about how great and powerful we are, it's a song that says we're falling well short of what we should be... but the game isn't over and we all have a (sacred) duty individually and collectively as a nation to think and work and fight to be a better version of ourselves and make our bit of the world more like heaven.
Sure there'll be lots of proper lyric analysis on the internet - but that's my take.
Just because we don’t have flags on every single building,DOES NOT mean we’re not patriotic.
This is a chance for us to show it.
Just recently someone was jailed for waving an England flag in England because it was near a place of worship for a certain protected religion.
@@AC-um2mk I think you're failing to include proper context there:
Was that someone, by any chance, a member of Stephen Waxy lemon's fanclub, noted for their habitual racism?
@@BlackLiger788 Waving an England flag in public in England should not be a crime. I suggest that this is not the right place to start an argument of the type you are spoiling for ... I suggest respecting the channel and not doing so. Please consider retracting your comment.
We don't have our national flag on major buildings and in schools because it's seen as OFFENSIVE to non indigenous british and we have a succession of WOKE governments that REFUSE to stand up for our national flag and british values .
@AC-um2mk it's not a crime. I rather suspect he was *at a riot*. That might be the context you're conveniently omitting.
Land of Hope and Glory should be next.
Goosebumps galore.
I always most enjoy “Jerusalem”
@@BTinSFthese three pieces are a triple whammy of excelkence.
.....and Jerusalem!
What hope?
Land of Hope and Glory way better than Jerusalem for me - great lyrics, great tune.
The "Proms" , short for Promenades, are a series of music concerts held at the Royal Albert Hall in London during the summer months starting in mid July and finishing in early September. All of the concerts are broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and two of the concerts are also shown on tv at weekends (Friday and Sunday) during the season. The Last Night of the Proms is shown live on tv and is a mixture of music and songs, the guest singer returns for the second half of the concert, usually suitably dressed, and sings various patriotic songs including Rule Britannia. Opposite the hall is Hyde Park which also shows the concert on large screens for the tens of thousands in the park. The first Proms was held in 1895 and have been broadcast by the BBC since 1927.
The various patriotic songs are actually a song cycle called Fantasia on British Sea Songs. It is worth watching the whole cycle and the way that Hanry Wood who started the concerts is honeared annually. The prom concerts run for quite a while in the summer and people queue up to get the cheaper tickets that allow them to stand below the orchestra in an area with no seating. Traditionally many of these are students though other people vy for the tickets as well. It is usually broadcast by the BBC which is why the video is so good. Guest musicians and ensembles from around the world take part, the musical offerings are great. Fantasia is only part of the Last Night, but definitely is the main attraction, and as you may have noticed the balconies and boxes are full to the rafters. As Steve said many different flags ar flown, and there really is a spifrit of lively humour and revelry. Some people find it a bit jingoistic, but for me it reminds me of my mum and home, and a sense of belonging. As a post war immigrant this was an important thing to her, she had been brought up to be British and arrived in 1946 by sea. Look out for Jack’s the Lad, which is a bit wild, and Home Sweet Home which can bring tears to your eyes.
It was composed by Wood, in honour of the Battle of Trafalgar, in 1905. In more recent years other songs less nautical have been included from the other nations of the Union. Well worth watching the old cycle and the new….
NOT AN OPERA
Rule Britannia is from a masque by Thomas Arne, a masque being a forerunner of opera, so it could be argued that she is right! @richardwest6358
For me it's Land of Hope and Glory that gets me, every time.
A wreath is always laid around the bust of Henry Wood too.
This and land of hope and glory are both great songs, also the songs Jerusalem and I vow to thee my country also good patriotic songs too 😊 hope you guy's are all well and Sofia settling into school life now ❤️
We're doing good--Sophia seems like she's finally starting to settle into her new routine a bit and is making friends. We actually went to her school this morning for a special field day event and it was really nice to be able to see her "in the wild" so to speak with her peers 😄 Appreciate your continued support of the channel, Mark--congrats on the Diamond status :)
@@reactingtomyroots little advice for Americans. Take a good look at these 2 videos "Louis lX the crusader king" and "Joan of Arc, savior of kingdom of France" from the thecajun cutthroat channel. And this is only a very small part of our history, we have other characters of the same magnitude. I offer you knowledge, I am kind.and afterwards, you will no longer see France as before 😉👍
@@reactingtomyrootslittle advice for little Americans. Take look these 2 vidéo "Louis lX the crusader king" and "Joan of Arc, savior of kingdom of France" from the thecajun cutthroat channel. And this is only a very small part of our history, we have other characters of the same magnitude. I offer you knowledge, I am kind.and afterwards, you will no longer see France as before 😉👍
This could also be a great anthem.
Rule Britannia!
Britannia rule the waves
Britons never, never, never shall be slaves
@@DigiDivide Rule Britannia with marmalade and jam!
I can't understand a word she is singing but listening to people from all over the country sing it sends shivers up and down my back
Glad not just me straining to understand her "vocalisations"!! Thought I must be deaf (or dim?!) but I can't be dim if you don't understand her either, because I'm sure you're not dim!
Yes, it's funny that even though she's no doubt enunciating beautifully, I also have no idea what she's singing! Just knowing the chorus is enough for me though. 😊
I know the first verse:
When Britain first, at heaven's command,
Arose from out the azure main,
Arose arose from out the azure main,
This was the charter, the charter of the land,
And Guardian Angels sang this strain:
Yeah the chorus no problem, the rest of it I get but I highly doubt any Americans do.
She's a bit too fond of her vocal gymnastics for my taste but the song itself appeals to my elderly English heart.
Makes feel quite teary so proud of my country.
Every year there was a proms performance at a local park near our house, and once a year my mum would let me and my sister stay up past our bedtime, sit on the doorstep and listen to the music. Some of my favourite memories as a little kid.
Love the nostalgia!
Please watch the “Greenday, Bohemian Rhapsody at Hyde Park” video to see how reserved we Brits are, I think you’ll be very surprised, when you get a group of Brits together you get a very different side of the UK 🤪🇬🇧
Love your videos, looking forward always to your next posts 💙
Oh yes. That is amazing. I get goosebumps everytime I see it. God bless Freddie Mercury
I've seen that video countless times now, and it still gives me chills. Even one of the clouds (top left) looks like Freddie looking down at the audience.
YEEEESSSSSS!!!!! Oh I’ve not watched that in a while - it’s just a serotonin boost with an extra topping of goosebumps on top🙌🏼
Love this video of the audience singing Bohemian Rhapsody. It is brilliant.
Fair shout great day was a blast
Non Forced patriotism is real and raw. land of hope and glory and Jerusalem is even better.
I love when people come together. If I’m at the theatre, I always cry as soon as the Orchestra starts up. It’s so overwhelming and emotional and people are all together enjoying the same thing which is lovely.
It really is a beautiful thing!
I'm a 76 year old male Lisa and this gets me every time in same way as it does you - I always have a box of tissues handy for the last night.
God bless our King and God bless Great Britain!!!
@@happyhedgehog6450 God save Ireland
Wether on the scaffold high
Or the battlefield we die
Oh wha
When this was written, Britain had its empire and a huge navy. It really did rule the waves.
As an American, you still have every reason to be very proud of your navy and your country. We were never taught to hate it or even dislike you. King George was respected.
Americans are not raised to hate on you, and in my 60+ years, I've never had a chat with anyone about England in a critical manner .
We don't create reasons to dislike you. Just remember, we have no control of the bs that comes out of our movies or TV or broadcasts . We, as Americans, know it's all made up crap . We don't shove our countries lifestyles down your throat.
Just stop paying attention to the propaganda and corrupt media that love to make it up or show our worst . It's created to build division . Since, at least the 1880's. Seriously.
she rules the world no more!
Actually, when it was first written, it was intended to be an exhortation. The original words are “Rule Britannia! Britannia rule the waves!”, rather than how it sang now as “rules”. The Dutch had the largest navy at the time, and the British Empire was far from its peak.
@@anitapeludat256American television especially has a lot to answer for. I used to love the TV series Bones but as the series went on I was noticing lots of anti British 'digs' which actually stopped me watching it in the end. Such a shame because it was very entertaining apart from that.
I'm sure that some British output is just as offensive to some Americans too.
One of the funniest concerts at the Proms that I ever saw was the Ukulele Orchestra who asked the audience to bring their own. Over 1000 people playing Ode to Joy! It was priceless! It’s on TH-cam.
Well that sounds interesting! :)
Land of hope and glory folks, you’ll love it 🇬🇧
I have had the privilege of singing at the Royal Albert Hall as a child in a schools Carol concert, it is an abiding memory I've held for nearly 50 years
Sarah Connolly has an amazing voice and I love her spirited rendition of Rule Britannia. I do wish they rolled the lyrics across the bottom of the screen!
The Lyrics in full :-
When Britain first, at heaven's command,
Arose from out the azure main,
Arose arose from out the azure main,
This was the charter, the charter of the land,
And Guardian Angels sang this strain:
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves!
Britons never, never, never will be slaves.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves!
Britons never, never, never will be slaves.
Still more majestic shalt thou rise,
More dreadful from each foreign stroke,
More dreadful, dreadful from each foreign stroke,
As the loud blast that tears the skies
Serves but to root thy native oak.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves!
Britons never, never, never will be slaves.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves!
Britons never, never, never will be slaves.
Thee haughty tyrants ne'er shall tame;
All their attempts to bend thee down
All their, all their attempts to bend thee down
Will but arouse, arouse thy generous flame,
But work their woe and thy renown.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves!
Britons never, never, never will be slaves.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves!
Britons never, never, never will be slaves.
The Muses, with freedom found,
Shall to thy happy coasts repair.
Shall to thy happy, happy coasts repair.
Blest isle! with matchless,
with matchless beauty crowned,
And manly hearts to guard the fair.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves!
Britons never, never, never will be slaves.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves!
Britons never, never, never will be slaves.
You guys are so sweet, I love how much you dig it ❤❤❤ 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
Try "Land of Hope and Glory" at the Proms night.
Steve will probably know it better as Randy "Machoman" Savages WWF entrance music.
Now you need to introduce Lindsay to the Military bands especially the Royal Marine Commandos and The Coldstream Guards.
Good idea! 😄
@@reactingtomyrootsI would recommend Maiden Legacy by the massed bands of HM Royal Marines (with Nicko McBain) the drum set is up for auction for the various marine’s charities currently the highest bid is £60,000.
We Brits like a good singalong!!!
Yes, check out the impromptu sing along to Bohemian Rhapsody at the Green Day concert in Hyde Park
@@lindadoswell9396 even more than conquering and colonising another country?
The Proms first began to celebrate 100 years since the battle of Trafalgar, we won the battle but Admiral Lord Nelson was killed. Hence Trafalgar Square, Nelson’s column. Lots of sea shanties etc. the proms refers to the people standing at the front…no seats for them. They are the promenarders
'Jerusalem' always does it for me! It was also my school song, and having spent a couple of years in the school choir, we got to sing it at concerts, as well as at the occasional assembly. As soon as I hear the intro, I get shivers down my spine!
"And did those feet in ancient times, walk upon England's mountains green..." 😊
As someone who grew up in a mill town I rather dislike it. As a child I could see the last surviving textile mill from my bedroom window. It closed in the 1990s and for a while there were no cotton mills in England. One was reopened in 2016 producing fine cotton for the fashion industry.
It was my school song too! We all sang it together on the last day of every term.
@@peterjackson4763 A once-proud industry sadly lost for a while. Glad it's coming back,at least a little. I think the "dark Satanic" bit was more of a general reference to the densely-packed,grimy,smoke-filled industrial inner cities of old,when smoke and soot and high buildings shut the daylight out.
Makes me proud to be English long live England 🏴
@@anthonyrichardson4761
For this American, it's great to see so many gathered to celebrate your country and history. There is nothing quite like that experience, in a large gathering .
All united as one, in the same space.
☮️🇬🇧🇺🇸
Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem and the National Anthem! Do them all!
It was written for an Opera about Alfred the Great, and is an exultation that Britannia should do its best to rule the waves, in the context of the opera to protect against Viking raids. It’s “Rule the waves” not “Rules the waves” as is often sung. It was King Alfred who built the first English Navy.
The subtext of the sing is that Britain in 1740 when the opera was written was still at danger from North African slavers. If you think about the hymn of your own US Marine Corps “The shores of Tripoli” was the US Marines defeating the African pirates preventing slave attacks against US ships.
Lord Nelson uniform nice
Prom is short for promenade concert, a term which originally referred to outdoor concerts in London's pleasure gardens, where the audience was free to stroll. If I remember correctly the white coated conductor was an American and the "L" plate, which denotes a learner driver was on the podium because it was his 1st time at the Proms. Nice video as always.
The Promenade Concerts (Proms) were started by Robert Newman and the young conductor Henry Wood (later Sir Henry) in 1895 at the Queen’s Hall in London. The audience was in those days able to promenade (or walk about) during the performances. They continued to be held there until the Queen’s Hall was destroyed during the Blitz in 1941. The venue has been the Royal Albert Hall ever since.
The seasons are about eight weeks long during July to September every year, and Henry Wood from its earliest days gradually increased the serious element of the concerts from the mixture of classical and contemporary popular ballads (as directed by the music publishers who initially backed the concerts financially) to the mainly classical with elements of diverse other music that you find today.
The Last Night of the Proms as covered on the BBC which has backed them since 1927 is the last half of the second half of the last night. ‘Rule Britannia’ is always sung by a distinguished classical singer of either sex dressed as they deem appropriate. It is a raucous end of term party in effect. Sarah Connolly who appears in this video became Dame Sarah Connolly in 2017. She specialises in 18th century music.
In the 80s I went to the Proms in various locations.
Hooray, I'm so pleased you shared this
There was a few American flags also, one year they had an American singing rule Britannia 🏴🇬🇧
Well, when the song was written the British colonists in America were regarded as British.
Please show her Land of Hope and Glory (your graduation music) or Jerusalem :)
The singer is Dame Sarah Connolly now (Dame is the female equivalent of Sir - a knight). She’s a great mezzo-soprano- her Julius Caesar is excellent
The Proms aren’t Opera per se - it’s Classical and some Opera singers such as this lady sing for us.
Also the Royal Albert Hall is packed as well as people outside in Hyde Park etc ❤
It's not opera at all. An opera is a dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music. It has to tell a story. This piece is just an individual song.
Magnificent!! 🇬🇧
God Save the King 👑
@@davidbrooks187 from what?
As a teenager I played in the Albert Hall in a competition we can second so I wasn't too unhappy. Later i life I also built a curved electrical sub station in the halls basement. Its a truly magical venue the cast iron and glass dome rests on the building and is NOT fixed as its so heavy.
I have been watching your channel for over a year now and it was this video I was looking for reactions too when i found it I'm so glad you watched it with Lindsay!
❤️
The Promenade Concerts date from 1895 and now last 8 weeks,. It's a festival of (mainly) classical music, attracting the finest artists from all over the world.
'Promenade' refers to the fact that there's always been a large section of the audience that isn't seated.
The Last Night is always a bit of fun.
The proms came about to bring classical music to everyone, the last night is always at the Albert Hall. It tours around the country first and that’s how it finishes.
🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 GOD SAVE THE KING!
Hi Guys greetings from England 🇬🇧 The proms first started in 1895 and they were originally called Promenade Concerts and everyone just says Proms now!!! Its an annual thing and always held at The Royal Albert Hall and the last night of the proms is a national institution in The UK and is shown live on national TV every year and Rule Brittania is sung by a Guest singer every year by Male and Female singers!!! As a Brit the most patriotic song in my opinion is LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY!!! and you should also check out another patriotic British song is I VOW TO THEE MY COUNTRY!!! and this is a beautiful song and so worth listening to!!! Sir Henry Wood started The Proms and Google him!!!
We Brits are great at crowd singing the Welsh particularly. Check out THE GREENDAY CROWD SING BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY AT HYDE PARK
Glorious 🇬🇧🏴
Also a must is seeing the Last Night of the Proms with "Jerusalem" and "Land of Hope and Glory" You must watch these two songs which are also performed on the Last Night of the Proms.
I'm from England and the part I always cry is when the Chelsea pensioners come on, they are the old solders that fought for us in the war. Please watch them it will touch your hearts.
Are you not confusing this with The Festival Of Remembrance 🤔
Festival of Rememberance is worth a watch, very patriotic.
Here we go again the war
@@Tarmaccyclocross’Twas ever this.
@@Tarmaccyclocross What are you talking about, if you don't like talking about it don't watch it. So do one.
2009 was the first time I watch Last Night of the Proms, and this performance just blew me away. Rarely miss it now.
The Proms are a series of classical music concerts, the last night of the Proms is party night. Tickets are sold years in advance. The people in the pit of the theater are known as the promenaders, they not only bring flags, streamer poppers but they provide a flower buttonhole for each member of the orchestra.
Jerusalem is my favourite.
I have had the pleasure to take part in a performance of the 1812 overture, performed by the Halle Orchestra. No I am not a musician. At the time I was part of a re-enactment society and held a musket licence. 30 of us lined the 'gods' of the Royal Albert Hall and provided fire power at the very end of the piece. We had to rehearse all day to get the timin exact but it was worth it.
Best part of the proms is when the WHOLE Audience gets to sing along.
When I was young, we had the proms on TV as it was broadcast, but also dad put BBC Radio on the home stereo system as it was "Simulcast" so the TV was showing the video, and the Simulcast BLARING out of the speakers.
One year, there were so many applicants to be in the audience, they had to set up special venues in parks in London with MASSIVE screens so people could attend.
The problem is there is like a 15 year waiting list to be an audience member at the actual albert hall.
Wow! 15 years? 🤯
@reactingtomyroots it's hugely popular :) they run over July/August and finish in early September!
That'll be for the Last Night only,surely not the entire Proms!
@@rjjcms1 Yeah, Last night is Party night.
Love your videos. The Proms is a two month festival of mostly, but not only, classical music, every year. The largest music festival in the world.
It is indeed from an opera, entitled "King Alfred" (by Thomas Arne to words by James Thomson, a Scots poet) dating from the mid-18th century.
I remember taking my mum to the RAH to watch Puccini's 'Madame Butterfly' in the round and they sunk the stage in water as it was set in a Japanese garden. Being in the round meant that you got within touching distance of the cast. Amazing.
I love it when people watch this because it bring me to tears. It makes me so proud to be English 🏴
I love this song. And Jerusalem should be englands national anthem
Noooo it should be The Archers theme tune 🤣
Are you referring to England or The UK.
@@bethcushway458 Ooooh arrrrr!
That was amazing. Like some comments said, we dont do patriotism that much but when we do we really go for it and it brought goosebumps watching this. So glad you botg liked it.
The proms was started in 1895. The Royal Albert Hall holds more than 5000 people and, if you want a ticket for this event you have to book months in advance and it’s quite expensive.
Expensive? It's £8 for a promming (i.e. standing) ticket.
And people say we are not patriotic I'm glad you enjoyed it
Lindsay, You were spot on with ‘prom’ coming from’promenade’! Great video, nice to see again. 😊 the Royal Albert Hall is where the Remembrance Service is held , a wonderful service to see, attended by royalty and where at the end thousands of poppies are released from the ceiling and fall on the service men and women below in silence, so moving. Each poppy represents a life. 😊
The most moving bit has to be the war widows when they walk down and the audience applaud, that's the lump in the throat moment 😢
This is sung every Last Night, every year, with different top singers, male and femail. Always Fun stuff too!
I will watch your reaction when I get back from work in 9 hours hope you enjoy this video love from the UK
Thanks Tony! :) Appreciate you. Hope you had a great day at work.
@@reactingtomyroots been welding all day in the heat and powder coating
Robert Newman founded The Proms in 1897.. it runs from mid July, to mid September and is performed, predominantly in the Albert Hall, in South Kensington, London. The Last Night Of The Proms is screened live, into parks across the country and can be viewed on BBC telly throughout the summer. I`m English and I love that you love The Proms! 🇬🇧🤍🏴🥰🇺🇸 Lots of love from Blighty!
Sir Henry Wood started his Promenade Concerts so that classical music was made more accessible to everyone. Every year, concerts are held throughout the summer, all with different themes.
For the last night, the only people who can buy tickets are the ones who have been to enough of the events of that year. It's a party, celebrating the UK and musical and fun. Anyone, from anywhere, is welcome to wave their flag alongside ours. It is patriotism without nationalism.
Along with Rule Britannia, they play Land of Hope and Glory and my favourite, a Fantasia on British Sea Songs which ends with the orchestra getting faster and faster as the audience tries to keep up with clapping, horns and party poppers.
It's the one time, apart from royal events, when you will see us fly our flags. The redt of the time, we see that as vulgar and a sign of insecurity.
Rule Britannia sung by Juan Diego Florez in a different year is wonderful - he was dressed as an Inca king or warrior. The Proms is a series of concerts throughout the summer. As well as tickets for seats, promenade tickets are cheaper and you can promenade/walk around the central arena area or high up in the gallery all around the top. When I used to go in the 1970's the prom areas were not crowded most evenings so you could sit or lie on the floor while enjoying the music - the marble floors of the top gallery were so cool on a hot summer evening.
Hi, look up how the British Navy helped to stop slavery.
Slavery has never been stopped. The Royal Navy took an active role in Slavery, then policed its empire when it was outlawed. Going to war with the US, in 1812, when the US believed it could continue the transportation of slaves, while the UK fought France and Spain. The US lost this war with the UK & Native American tribes. Those tribes would later suffer the wrath of the US.
If I remember right, the first laws against slavery were introduced as far back as the 11th century
This song was written in 1740, so I doubt it was about the abolition of slavery.
@@wallythewondercorncake8657 That wasn't about the West African slave trade, though. That came along much later than the 11th Century.
@@ftumschk True, but for some reason most people don't think about anything other than the Atlantic slave trade when you mention slavery, so I was just pointing out that the idea of abolition goes back much further than people think. Also, I'm pretty sure the East African slave trade was much more extensive but nobody ever talks about that.
I love the understated way we show our patriotism, usually it's in a jokey way, where we tease each other with irreverent comments. But when we all get together and sing, then you know it!
over half a million people gather every year to watch the Proms in Hyde Park. plus the millions who watch it live on TV. it is about the only time us Brits can wave our Union flag without being called racist.
Yep a lot of right wing extremists there wont be long until Stamer bans this.
Is that really true though.
@@barriehull7076 yes. just walk through any major city in the UK wearing a Union Flag to see for yourself.
Proms goes on for weeks over the summer celebrating classical music and ends with this epic night ! all on TV on the BBC... its a big thing here in the UK
You should watch 'Land of Hope & Glory' at the Proms in 2012 and 'Jerusalem'. Also 'I Vow To Thee My Country' at the Remembrance Servicein 2022 sung by Luke Evans (the actor).
This year is is on Sat 14th September. Always a good watch with a drink or 5!
Enjoy it while you still can.
Exactly 😢
Eh?
not allowed, not allowed
What?
Oh what rubbish
Have always loved The Last Night of The Proms. This is part of the last session which is a relatively set program.
no one does this like the brits, i was proud to serve my country, and proud to be a brit
You need to watch the whole second half of any Last Night of the Proms concerts Love the audience participation ❤️🇬🇧
The proms season concerts are on at the moment with the last night on the 14th September they are not all classical music either.
You need to do "Jerusalem" and "God save the queen" at the same venue.
I'm a Glasgow Rangers supporter (Scottish football team) and we sing this and God Save The King at every game. We're a very patriotic team and ultra proud of being British.
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I would highly recommend john wilson at the proms. He does american Hollywood
I went to an outdoor Proms several years ago. There were Brits from all over the world, all waving flags and getting quite tipsy and people bought picnic tables with crystal glasses and coolers full of wine and it was superb! It's very British and whether you like classical music or not you are guaranteed to have a brilliant afternoon and evening. Many laces topping the evening off with huge fireworks
By god the UK needs this now.
People need to sing their hearts out this year in Hyde Park etc
How about the black and white minstrels singing it 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hi guys, you need to check out the whole of the final part of the proms, it’s amazing, so patriotic, you will love it xxx
God save the UK
Absolutely 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
God's about the only one who can now. Only men seem to ruin it.!!!!
@ianrose56 men have to start going to church, so we have a community of our own, I started going about 4 months ago, and I take my children
@paulbriggs5238 Great work , I hope your vicar isn't like Welby.!!
I can't find one isn't. they're all way to woke liberal lefties, I find my salvation online from the likes of Speakers Corner Bob and Sam Shamon, who speak the true word of Jesus. One day, I hope that I'll find a great vicar in a beautiful church, but for that, I'm still waiting..
Christ is King. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧
@ianrose56 lol, I watch and listen to Bob and sam as well, the church I go to is woke but I've told them to stop all that rubbish because men are crying out for a community and the church should be the place for that, my brother is a vicar and he isn't woke but lives up north, churches are half empty and nee to appeal to men, Richard inman, Danny tommo, and Bob are leading the way and the church needs to step up, if they want to have full congregations then they need to appeal to men, last week was the first week that I heard a sermon that spoke to me, I even got a bit emotional, it was about the armour of God, I told one of the preachers that I've been coming for 4 months and I haven't heard anything about jesus! She was surprised, if men ever needed a role model it was now and jesus is the best, unfortunately they are so woke that they can't even say mankind, they have to say humankind, it's a joke. Everyone has a community except us, the Christian community is were we will beat islam and have a voice. Keep fighting the fight my brother 🏴🙂
Never been to the proms but I would have loved to go.We don’t get patriotic very much but when we are we do it with style.
This is for the people. We celebrate our nation and being British
Wake up and smell the coffee 🤣
This year's Last Nbight is either a week on Saturday or the following Saturday. Shown on BBC live. A great night.
Perhaps because Britain is such an ancient nation, and was a global power for hundreds of years, the people feel more confident in their identity. So, they don't need flags or kids pledging to the flag to prove who they are. Occasions such as the Proms and major royal celebrations are enough to allow the pent-up national pride to express itself. Brits don't need reminding at every sports event or every political campaign stop.
Britain isn't a nation. It was the name used for the occupation of the territories now known as England and Wales by Roman Forces. It has zero relevance to Scotland. When James VI of Scotland took the throne of England, he created the name ' Great Britain' to demonstrate his rule over the main island of the British Isles. His descendants would use this term until the act of Union. Though briefly, it was called " The Commonwealth of England" by Cromwell. But of course, if you want to show a map where this Britain is situated.
I love the Proms and proud to be British , We also have A knees up and a sing song around the piaono in pubs and clubs . Just as much fun with some different songs but surrporting Britian
This is one reason why they had Brexit. Britain can govern itself very well thank you! Rule Britannia!
The Proms (we also have school Proms) are held every year and take place in the Royal Albert Hall - last night is usually projected to various locations around the country. Our patriotism being shown at it's finest. We are not overt about it, but it is there. Love Rule Britannia....and Jerusalem.
School proms are a comparatively recent import. They were all but unheard-of here when I was at school in the 70s and early 80s,other than watching those American teen films which must have helped the idea take hold on this side of the Atlantic.
Not opera, just a patriotic song
Sang by an Opera singer.
@@Shoomer1988 an opera singer who sang in an 18th century operatic style
LOVE this so much !!!! Epic
I cant stand last night of the proms. Its a middle class jerk circle! Sorry just my view (we are still allowed them)
You may be wrong, but you're allowed to be 😁
You're right but you're also being too kind
@@medic1627 Why thank you :)
One Prom that I went in to 1985 is available on TH-cam (search Jon Vickers, Jessye Norman , Rattle "Das Lied von der Erde". ) I was about 5 yards from the two when they were blasting out the tune. Unfortunately the cameras carefully avoided showing me....
We love, love our Last Night of the Proms. Every year it is different, same songs, same enthusiasm but not like the operatic lady. Yes, the entire country, comes together. You may have noticed Hillsborough Co. Down shown in the corner of one outdoor shot, well that is in Northern Ireland. For years, I would go for a long drive in my car on the last night, because I can't sing but boy, I sung my heart out in the car when no one could not hear me. Sir Henry Wood is famous for conducting the Proms, (he died in 1844) which is mainly classical music and it last 2 months! I only tune in for the last night because it is so stirring that I usually shed tears. But you have missed the other two which is Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory. Lindsey will sob!
Great reaction as ever. For those not privileged enough to get Last Night tickets there are simultaneous Proms in the Park events across the UK. Local to me is a tiny airfield museum that does a Flying Proms (tomorrow, yay) where old planes fly accompanied by a full orchestra. After dust and the pyrotechnic aerial display we get the best bits of The Last Night, Rule Britannia, Jerusalem etc,, and more fireworks. The only videos I found were ''Shuttleworth Flying Proms 2016' and ''Two Lancasters at The Shuttleworth Flying Proms'' , i'm sure you would like to see both.
Also often featured at the Proms I think you may like Jerusalem. Brits love this song!
I absolutley love this night, to see thousands singing and being so patriotic, is spine tingling, there are a few other songs, that are also sang, very emotional, and as brits we don't show this side enough!
One of our best patriotic songs , RULE BRITANNIA