The von Trapps singing Edelweiss (great grandchildren)

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  • Here’s a link to the album where The von Trapps recorded Edelweiss with Charmain Carr (Liesl in the Sound of Music) pinkmartini.com...
    The von Trapps are currently pursuing individual careers outside of music, but they continue to make special guest appearances with friends and artists such as Pink Martini.
    This performance was shot in 2013. They were working on an album with Jack Hanna (who evidently is a 5 star yodeler) and they sang for our staff out of the goodness of their hearts. As you can see, this is breathtaking.
    Thank You , von Trapps!

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  • @Contessa6363
    @Contessa6363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3200

    My mother saw the original Von Trapp Family perform at St Mary's College in 1941 or 1942.

    • @lindagulledge8984
      @lindagulledge8984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +221

      Michelle Misir I saw the original Von Trapp family perform in Mobile, AL in the 1940’s. I was about 5 years old. I am now 80. It was an experience I have never forgotten. An inspiring story and beautiful music!

    • @Contessa6363
      @Contessa6363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      @@lindagulledge8984 Hello Linda and Merry Christmas to you! I believe my mom was a Freshman or Sophomore in college when they came to Indiana. She was born in 1924. please share those memories with your family so that they may be passed down God Bless

    • @asylumchoir4586
      @asylumchoir4586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      How lovely! Merry Christmas to you ladies, and it’s wonderful that a beautiful video clip can bring people together. ❤️🕊🕯💫🐾🌎🐾✨🕯🕊❤️

    • @lindagulledge8984
      @lindagulledge8984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      I have shared my experience with my family. The Sound of Music is a family favorite. Makes my heart sing to hear these young people carry on Von Trapp family traditions🙏

    • @itsonlylovehere2
      @itsonlylovehere2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      What an honor that must have been

  • @wtfury
    @wtfury 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4034

    So glad the singing talent of the Von Trapp family was passed down to their Great Grandkids. Always enjoyed listening to them.

    • @edencassidy4255
      @edencassidy4255 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Singing ability isn’t genetically passed on

    • @Gowbang
      @Gowbang 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      R B thats such a nice thought,i agree,but the real children did not go around singing nor did maria

    • @living.ocalan9931
      @living.ocalan9931 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Eden Cassidy actually it is but it's recessive

    • @edencassidy4255
      @edencassidy4255 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Livin Gitmez that’s just not true

    • @edencassidy4255
      @edencassidy4255 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Livin Gitmez you’re not born able to sing in the same way you’re not born able to play sports. You work and develop the talent just like anything else

  • @FIGBARFILMS
    @FIGBARFILMS  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6947

    Once again, everyone needs to understand that these “kids“ showed up at the office where I work in Columbus Ohio, sang for our staff out of the goodness of their hearts…this was completely an impromptu performance. I work for a video production company…someone grabbed a camera and shot this. They were extremely humble and lovely people. I’m so happy people can watch this and be so touched by it. I have been contacted by the von Trapp great grandkids and they have provided a link in the description of this video about what they are doing. They are absolutely fine with this video being posted and are touched by all the great responses and feedback.

    • @markconner7611
      @markconner7611 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Mike Meyer thanks!
      Amazing story!

    • @redorsey3995
      @redorsey3995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Do they live in the US? What brought them to Columbus?

    • @FIGBARFILMS
      @FIGBARFILMS  4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      REDorsey I’m not sure if they live in Columbus… Jack Hannah somehow brought them to our office… He was doing some voiceover work for the Columbus zoo and just showed up with these folks and they saying for us. Jack is a great guy… A little crazy…But that’s what makes him so lovable.

    • @NatalyaCherry
      @NatalyaCherry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@FIGBARFILMS but this was six years ago, right? My internet search revealed that they had connected with Hanna and others while touring, apparently based in Portland, OR, which they retired from in 2016. Too bad, as I'd have liked to have heard more from them.

    • @DrFoofyMan
      @DrFoofyMan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      How Kanye's noise gets 50 billion views explains a lot. People do not understand what music is. They have migrated from greatness to mediocrity in just a few decades. This is what happens when you bring things to the lowest (un)common denominator. We've also been protecting the stupid for far too long and now we are surrounded by stupid.

  • @connieseward8773
    @connieseward8773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2262

    I am moved to tears as I listen to these four singing to realize that but for their family’s bravery, they would not even exist. They are a representation of the beauty that can arise even from the most evil of circumstances and a light that shines from one of the darkest hours of human history. May we be reminded, once again, that we must always remember to do our best to live in peace and may we also remember the millions of other beautiful voices who have been silenced by war.

    • @Nick-wn1xw
      @Nick-wn1xw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      The real story wasn’t quite like the movie. In real life they just took a train out. Still a very smart move and one that benefited us here in the U.S.

    • @Stacey_Robinson
      @Stacey_Robinson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      So well said, thank you! I hope your holiday season is filled with light.

    • @teetarquin7012
      @teetarquin7012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      J OneLife Wrong

    • @jessicaknight788
      @jessicaknight788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Beautifully said

    • @sarahwhitley4893
      @sarahwhitley4893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well said

  • @isiah180
    @isiah180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2110

    I was today years old when I found out that The Von Trapp family was an actual family who sang and not just from The Sound of Music.

    • @MVILLAGO72
      @MVILLAGO72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lol

    • @Slayygirl_
      @Slayygirl_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      oop-

    • @chrisbehrens763
      @chrisbehrens763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      If I remember correctly, they moved to America after escaping to Switzerland

    • @piccolo7643
      @piccolo7643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      The Von Trapps ended up in Vermont. My son graduated from Culinary School on the Von Trapp property. They said the mountains reminded them of Switzerland.

    • @gizzystravels4677
      @gizzystravels4677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Me too. LOL

  • @davidtrapp2157
    @davidtrapp2157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1326

    Often the best music and the best arrangements are the simplest.

    • @drsuecomedian
      @drsuecomedian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I love the Von Trapp singing. I'm the songwriting-singing daughter of an Austrian Jewish doctor. I'd love to hear my universal holiday song "Celebrate All That We Love" with your beautiful harmonies!

    • @fishwax6371
      @fishwax6371 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      You're right, but this arrangement is pretty complex.

    • @DrFoofyMan
      @DrFoofyMan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      This is NOT a simple arrangement. A brilliant artist can make something seem simple when it is anything but.

    • @mirawenya
      @mirawenya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Doesn’t sound simple at all

    • @indigo1538
      @indigo1538 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so right -

  • @candycoatedreams
    @candycoatedreams 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3353

    Could you imagine being born into this family and not being able to sing? Oof.

    • @thehoneybadger1223
      @thehoneybadger1223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +322

      They probably listen to the baby cry at birth, if it's a little off pitch it gets a new identity and a new family

    • @jemerauxdedeus5306
      @jemerauxdedeus5306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      What a disgrace. HAHA

    • @kp4692
      @kp4692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Lol and that kids, is why we have vocal lessons!😂😂

    • @annikaericksen3938
      @annikaericksen3938 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      they would learn very quickly...

    • @heaven3457
      @heaven3457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      🤣

  • @johynsmith
    @johynsmith 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2015

    How beautiful and touching. When the Von Trapps made the courageous decision to risk their lives and leave everything behind to flee Nazi Germany they had no idea how it would turn out. It was sheer courage and grit to press forward by faith. It blesses me so much to see their great grandchildren happy and free in America over 7 decades later singing this beautiful song to honor their history. We should all be inspired to be this courageous.

    • @johynsmith
      @johynsmith 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @See Quinn yes, we need to stand against it wherever it shows up.

    • @sue195423
      @sue195423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @See Quinn
      Sadly it exists in far too many countries. My parents escaped during the Hungarian Revolution during which both my Grandfathers were murdered by pro Communist people. Horrendous atrocities continue to this day all over the world due to the warmongering ways of men who are power hungry control freaks. They want to assume the right to rule so they can line their own pockets to build their wealth. Until these types of people are eliminated there is little hope for Humanity. 😱

    • @araberger
      @araberger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      They flee from Austria, near of Salzburg!

    • @kjlangton
      @kjlangton 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      They fled Austria by train, not quite like the movie.

    • @amrose4214
      @amrose4214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Um it was nazi Austria.

  • @lear1980
    @lear1980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +943

    For his last song Oscar Hammerstein created lyrics that sounded like an old Bavarian folk tune. Richard Rodgers wrote a beautiful folk melody for it and a classic was born.The Sound of Music forever attached Edelweiss to the Von Trapp family and I'm sure that most of the grandchildren and great grandchildren grew up singing it. It's quite obvious that these 4 cousins have put a lot of work into the harmonies. That being said, for an impromptu performance in an office setting this sounds amazing.

    • @wendyburke2210
      @wendyburke2210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Their great grandparents would be so proud of them, as we all are.

    • @louisamuller4756
      @louisamuller4756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Weren't the von Trapps Austrian, though?

    • @brucekuehn4031
      @brucekuehn4031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      They were Austrian and fled the Nazis after the Anschluss or annexation of Austria - a nonviolent takeover.
      And yes, Edelweiss was never an old folk song and came to Broadway in 1959.

    • @nerysbarra1077
      @nerysbarra1077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you so very much for Shari g this video for us again. The true story of this fa.ily is amazingly courageous. The movie The sound of music made this family immortal. I love that movie is my favorite. Its wonderful to hear these grandchildren sing this song. GOD BLESS THEM ALL. HOPE TO HEAR FROM THE NEXT GENERATON. AMERICA IS BLESSED BY HAVING THESE FAMILY HERE.

    • @Sumarluco
      @Sumarluco 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Wikipedia. That changes everything.

  • @crystalemullen
    @crystalemullen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +570

    Oh my goodness gracious, these "kids" are are gifted singers, harmonizers, musicians, artists. Sooooo very beautiful!

    • @daniellissing198
      @daniellissing198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello thanks for being a fan,much love❤️❤️

    • @tonyh4638
      @tonyh4638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree 100%! A true gift to mankind. So beautiful!

    • @agnusdeiquitollispecatamundi
      @agnusdeiquitollispecatamundi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Runs in the blood!

    • @crystalemullen
      @crystalemullen ปีที่แล้ว

      @@agnusdeiquitollispecatamundi Agreed

  • @melissacollison6886
    @melissacollison6886 4 ปีที่แล้ว +479

    FAMILY. HARMONY. There's truly nothing like it.

    • @daniellissing198
      @daniellissing198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello thanks for being a fan,much love❤️❤️

  • @velociraptor7871
    @velociraptor7871 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Just yesterday, I got to know that the Trapp family moved to Vermont USA.
    I watched the movie in the early of 1970's when I was a poor middle school boy. The family looked like king, queen, princes, and princesses in my eyes. All the bests to the family.
    Greetings from Korea.

    • @FIGBARFILMS
      @FIGBARFILMS  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Columbus, Ohio.

  • @karengrove7407
    @karengrove7407 4 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    I once met Maria Von Trapp, in the early 70s, at the Von Trapp family lodge in Vermont. She was in her 80s and I was in my 20s. It was magical.

    • @jamesvickers5551
      @jamesvickers5551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      did you get her autograph by any chance.

    • @missmissingyou2550
      @missmissingyou2550 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow dude you’re so lucky

    • @daniellissing198
      @daniellissing198 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello thanks for being a fan,much love❤️❤️

  • @writerspen010
    @writerspen010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +412

    Their harmony is so beautiful, I could cry. I really hope Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer manage to see this, as well as any of the actors who played the children.

    • @dennishalford5763
      @dennishalford5763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I have a friend who is acquainted with Angela Cartwright. I sent her the link, so maybe Angela will get to see this. Such attractive young people with such beautiful voices! They do Maria Von Trapp and the captain proud!

    • @jacquelineklinges
      @jacquelineklinges 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dennishalford5763 omg lucky you!! I hope she liked it! 😆

    • @dennishalford5763
      @dennishalford5763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jacquelineklinges
      Angela Cartwright owned a shop in Pasadena, California. My friend used to go into Angela's shop frequently. I hope she remembered to mention it to her. The Von Trapp grandchildren have such beautiful voices! They are a credit to Maria Von Trapp.

    • @johndicarlo1945
      @johndicarlo1945 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi all, Angela, Julie, Christopher and the rest of the actors playing the children in the movie did see them perform this song here: th-cam.com/video/5eAGdsyKe0g/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=ducadelaide

    • @peterpiper7441
      @peterpiper7441 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Christopher Plummer actually hated the Sound of Music when he was making the film. Not sure what his opinion would be today. Unfortunately he passed away three years ago.

  • @charlesmaglaughlin8304
    @charlesmaglaughlin8304 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    About 44 years ago I had the pleasure of singing with a lovely lady dressed in Scandinavian costume. It was my church service with Kathryn Kuhlman as pastor. She interrupted the praise and worship part and announced that in the audience singing along next to me was someone we all knew and loved...Maria Von Trapp! I had spent a good part of an hour unknowingly singing along with and enjoying the company of the REAL Maria!

  • @TheSMPStudios
    @TheSMPStudios 7 ปีที่แล้ว +483

    Oh how I love that minor seventh!!

    • @FIGBARFILMS
      @FIGBARFILMS  7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Didn't pick up on the minor seventh...wouldn't know one if it bit me in the foot...but these folks are really good...and as nice as they are good.

    • @TheSMPStudios
      @TheSMPStudios 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Awesome! They seem to have been raised right!

    • @KWatsonMUSIC
      @KWatsonMUSIC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It's the quintessential barbershop chord :)

    • @ninstone3457
      @ninstone3457 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes! It was tight, it was perfect!

    • @tomwakefield119
      @tomwakefield119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But I only see four singing.

  • @adawnhowell9256
    @adawnhowell9256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    Beautiful voices...and to think, if their great grandparents hadn't "Climbed every mountain..." for real, 80 years ago now, these cousins wouldn't be here.

    • @jensmom604
      @jensmom604 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      They didn't climb a mountain. If they had, they would have ended up in Germany, in the back yard of Hitler's summer retreat! The family had Italian citizenship because the captain was born in what was then part of Italy. The family was able to leave with no problem.

    • @ratflama8369
      @ratflama8369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@jensmom604 True. I believe they took a train to southern Italy and then hopped a boat to the US. Also, the eldest daughter never dated a Nazi brownshirt and it was Maria the governess who was strict with the children. The old man was actually quite close to the kids. Roles and circumstances were changed in the film in I suppose the name of "artistic liberty".

    • @viola00princess
      @viola00princess 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@jensmom604 Climbing the mountain was a metaphor in the song, and also here.

    • @Egyptianfaith
      @Egyptianfaith 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And think if all those abortions didn't happen how many people would be here today that aren't.

  • @bchalloner6750
    @bchalloner6750 6 ปีที่แล้ว +317

    There is a beauty of voices blending together in families that is deeply moving.

  • @marcialbonifacio3285
    @marcialbonifacio3285 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Tha Sound of Music is one the best movies made. I watched it whenever i feel down and it never fails to lift my spirits up

  • @gaylamorris
    @gaylamorris 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    How absolutely disgusting that over 100 people clicked dislike. The historic significance of that song and those singers is way beyond their small minded comprehension.

    • @Eva-cc5xo
      @Eva-cc5xo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The song doesn't really have historical significance though, because it was written for the musical.

    • @tomwalker6756
      @tomwalker6756 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Eva-cc5xo Well, because it WAS written for one of the most famous and influential musicals in history, this song does indeed have historical significance. And it has become a beloved standard. Not many songs have acquired the same significance. I do appreciate your point, though: it didn't exist before the musical.

  • @justforthecommentinglol9955
    @justforthecommentinglol9955 6 ปีที่แล้ว +420

    This warms my heart so much. I will forever love The Sound Of Music.

  • @HellsBattleMoose
    @HellsBattleMoose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +319

    Jesus christ....this absolutely had me in tears listening to. Absolutely beautiful.

    • @der2397
      @der2397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And you still felt you needed to start out your statement the way you did? Ridiculous! Jesus Christ lived, died and rose again to save your soul if you would choose to trust Him for His gracious and perfect gift. I will hope you make that decision at some point.

    • @singe0diabolique
      @singe0diabolique 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here

    • @aattura1541
      @aattura1541 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too -- had me in tears -- and I'm a tough kid from the Bronx

    • @donnamarsello6551
      @donnamarsello6551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It is really beautiful! But do you have to say “Jesus Christ “?

    • @fishwax6371
      @fishwax6371 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@donnamarsello6551 Some people think it makes them sound tough or cool.

  • @charlesmaglaughlin8304
    @charlesmaglaughlin8304 4 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    I'm having a great time in church singing away with a beautiful lady dressed in a Scandinavian outfit standing next to me. My pastor, Kathryn Kuhlman, stops leading the music and announces, "We have a very special guest in the audience today. A very warm and loving welcome to Maria Von Trapp"! I can brag I actually sang and had a joyous time with Maria"!

    • @didiorakwue2452
      @didiorakwue2452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’m more jealous Kathryn Kuhlman was your pastor!!

    • @pamelah6431
      @pamelah6431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Kuhlman was nothing short of a heretic and a false prophet!

    • @wendyokoopa7048
      @wendyokoopa7048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      So Charles you solved the problem with Maria? Guys I'm joking there's a song on sound of music called how do you solve a problem like Maria

  • @Modernproverb7
    @Modernproverb7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Beautiful harmony

  • @anitamarks618
    @anitamarks618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    The Von Trapps are from Portland, Oregon. When they decided to bow out of public performances in 2016 (at least a couple of them were in college at the time) they did a “farewell” concert here. It was at a modest but popular concert venue, and was packed to the gills. Lovely evening, with four charming, self-effacing and extremely talented siblings. So glad I was able to attend. Hope they eventually return to performing. In the meantime, I’ll just have to keep listening to their 2014 “Dream a Little Dream” album they recorded with the group Pink Martini (another Portland treasure).

    • @FIGBARFILMS
      @FIGBARFILMS  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks for the info!

    • @zabadazidit
      @zabadazidit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Just out of curiosity - did they sing "So Long, Farewell?" It would have been awesome if they did! ;-)

    • @daniellissing198
      @daniellissing198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hello thanks for being a fan,much love❤️❤️

  • @cathielaury8035
    @cathielaury8035 4 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    I had the awesome experience of visiting the Von Trapp Lodge in Stowe, VT this past fall. Such a beautiful place. We took the history tour and learned the true story of the von Trapps which in some ways is even more dramatic than the movie. Visited the beautiful cemetery where the Captain, Maria and some of the kids are buried. Also met one of the grandkids who runs the lodge. This is a bucket list item for anyone who is a fan of The Sound of Music.

    • @barbaragrant8721
      @barbaragrant8721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      it is a beautiful place.

    • @carenlissner454
      @carenlissner454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I went there a few years ago. It really cheered me up. I loved reading in the library, hiking on the trails, returning for afternoon tea, and everyone was so nice. Can't wait to go again someday.

    • @booksandbirbs
      @booksandbirbs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Another place to visit is the Von Trapp greenhouse. Toby has the most beautiful plants for sale and gorgeous gardens. Speaking as a Vermonter who goes there and buys too many plants every single year.

    • @ciannacoleman5125
      @ciannacoleman5125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So the family moved to the US? I had no idea

    • @booksandbirbs
      @booksandbirbs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Cianna Coleman yep! To Vermont!

  • @s.r.ashcraft3293
    @s.r.ashcraft3293 6 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    beautiful ! their grandparents would be so proud.

  • @ajuluxoxo6487
    @ajuluxoxo6487 7 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I like how singing is passed through out there WHOLE family.

  • @rosemarie6545
    @rosemarie6545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    How beautiful! I know they were singing harmony but it was almost like angelic instruments playing.

    • @pollacksharman0147
      @pollacksharman0147 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello how are you doing 😊😊😊😊

    • @shirell68
      @shirell68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately Christopher Plummer passed away

  • @ruthm.6071
    @ruthm.6071 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Absolutely beautiful! It is almost magical to see actual descendants of the Von Trapp family and with stunningly lovely voices.

  • @gottheim1
    @gottheim1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    I saw them at the Jazz fest in Montreal years ago. Thye performed with a group called Pink Martini. They were all glorious!

    • @booksandbirbs
      @booksandbirbs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Marlene Gottheil I’m from Vermont and Pink Martini and the Von Trapp’s have been a staple of my life since I was a baby. Both are wonderful to see perform.

    • @emilymalden3310
      @emilymalden3310 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had their CD a few years back.

  • @ipswichdaddy1
    @ipswichdaddy1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +588

    As August von Trapp is the oldest grandchild his official title is His Excellency August Freiherr von Trapp

    • @Kayladawl01085
      @Kayladawl01085 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Rod S isn’t he the youngest?

    • @NinaMarieNPianoKeys
      @NinaMarieNPianoKeys 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He is the youngest! He just looks tall (probably puberty)

    • @bavarianwordsmith7834
      @bavarianwordsmith7834 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Only thing that we in Germany and they in Austria abolished royal titles by becoming republics. According to German and Austrian law the royal titles are bull and void. No one must call August his excellency, and the Freiherr is only part of the name. They get to keep their villas and castles, but have to pay taxes like everyone else. Unlike in the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and UK, where their respective royal families live off of taxes and do as they please with their appanage. In Germany and Austria it's called parasitic lifestyle.

    • @noratheyandere6448
      @noratheyandere6448 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Bavarian Wordsmith actually, at least in the UK, the royal family pays taxes, and all nobles who own their estates are expected to care and pay for them themselves, that's why so many are open to the public for viewing, so the family has the money for repair and maintenance. Plus the Royal and noble families bring in more money then the government spends on them, so they pay for themselves.

    • @scottadler
      @scottadler 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Germany and Austria were so much better off after they did this -- and received shit for leaders.

  • @betsykeller9096
    @betsykeller9096 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    These are the people who should have been in the live televised version of "The Sound of Music". Wow!

    • @Pfsif
      @Pfsif 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry, they're white not allowed.

  • @linneamedia
    @linneamedia ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The prettiest rendition I have ever heard

  • @Meilat1890
    @Meilat1890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This makes me so happy. I grew up watching, “The Sound of Music”, then I got to play Maria Von Trapp in my high-school production and remember how amazing this family was.

    • @straightupdylan
      @straightupdylan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is truly touching… especially since I played Herr Zeller in my high school production 💀

  • @garylstrickland
    @garylstrickland 4 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    My father's favorite movie was The Sound of Music and he always wanted to be able to go back to Austria one day. (He had been there while serving in the US army during WW2 and The Korean War) I still have a hard time hearing this song without tearing up since he passed away 16 years ago. What a wonderful gift from these amazing voices. God bless them.

    • @KatieBolingerofKatemadeDesigns
      @KatieBolingerofKatemadeDesigns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      this was my dad's favorite song. I wanted them to play it at his funeral but that idea was shot down because the church organist didn't know it

    • @sabrinan4792
      @sabrinan4792 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      My dad's, too. He was Italian. I cry whenever I hear it, even a music box...he would have loved this by the Von Trapp family members.

    • @cherieallen2539
      @cherieallen2539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Oh .and most importantly .how could I forget to mention. Edelweiss??? That song seems soooo anoited by God when I first heard it I bawled like a baby .and my mom rushed in my room .(visiting Grandma in Yuma) I was about 32 and she could not believe I could be so worked up over a song ! She thought I hurt myself or something like that 😂subsequently. 3 more times I had the same reaction to that beautiful Melody .🎶❤️

    • @cherieallen2539
      @cherieallen2539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And to Gary Strickland .I just saw one of your videos as well .keep the music coming .it's the big connector between us humans And animals even and can you imagine a world without it ??? I can't especially if God is in it ! Merry Christmas everyone🎶🎆🎄✨💓🙏

    • @garylstrickland
      @garylstrickland 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@cherieallen2539 I'll keep writing for as long as He has me here! :-)

  • @shonaford9032
    @shonaford9032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +528

    Who the hell did a thumbs down? Tone deaf?

    • @NotMister
      @NotMister 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      ha ha no joy they will never experience joy, so they try to kill it. They can't just like the grinch tried to steal Christmas. Jesus is inside us and they can't kill our Joy.

    • @HuskyMom77
      @HuskyMom77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      They don't understand or appreciate great music when they hear it. They should learn the history behind the movie and what the Von Trapp family gave up when they fled Nazi occupied Austria.

    • @DrFoofyMan
      @DrFoofyMan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@NotMister If someone else is inside you, you need to seek professional help.

    • @CarolinaMouse
      @CarolinaMouse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lack of taste maybe?

    • @Pfsif
      @Pfsif 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ANTIFA

  • @mjgrimm9953
    @mjgrimm9953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I can't believe it's been that long. Sound of Music in the theater was one of the best memories I had with my mother.

  • @everlasting9292
    @everlasting9292 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think “Edelweiss” is so beautiful already, such a sweet homage to a where many people call home. This rendition is just AMAZING. The harmonies are beautiful, and these 4 lovely people blend to well together!!

  • @kandisofiadahlan8157
    @kandisofiadahlan8157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    In my culture, we call this type of occurence "a star is falling into our laps"🌟🌟🌟 what a treat 🌟 I am glad this was recorded ...👏👏👏

  • @patriciaagardi9008
    @patriciaagardi9008 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Hope they continue to pass this talent of beautiful voices to generations to come...awesome

  • @jimlotspeich7117
    @jimlotspeich7117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    I still remember a Community Concert that was in Scottsbluff, NE where the Van Trapp family were the performers. I was just a teenager then but really enjoyed and felt the togetherness and love of the family. My dad was Manager of the Community Concerts there at the time.

    • @HighSpeedNoDrag
      @HighSpeedNoDrag 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What year?

    • @moonharp
      @moonharp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here. They were wonderful. I loved the Community Concert series when I was growing up in Bountiful, Utah.

  • @drsuecomedian
    @drsuecomedian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    So beautiful! Edelweiss (written by Jewish songwriters (Rodgers and Hammerstein) and sung by descendants of Austrian Christians, has special meaning to me - the songwriting-singing daughter of an Austrian Jewish refugee. :).

    • @zabadazidit
      @zabadazidit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      As another child of the Holocaust - my family was Greek-American but lived in Greece during the war, and witnessed all the Nazi atrocities - my thoughts and prayers go out to you. L'Chayim and Shalom, my sister in spirit! From a Greek Orthodox Christian who put a "kvitlach" in the Western Wall but also knelt and received a blessing from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. G-D knows all of His children!

    • @shanamccracken4945
      @shanamccracken4945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@zabadazidit Amen and Omeyn!

    • @daniellissing198
      @daniellissing198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello thanks for being a fan,much love❤️❤️

    • @daniellissing198
      @daniellissing198 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shanamccracken4945 Hello thanks for being a fan,much love❤️❤️

    • @drsuecomedian
      @drsuecomedian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​ Love Edelweiss! Here's my original song "A Winter Crocus: The Gift of Hope" th-cam.com/video/3Y4_rwnpbeU/w-d-xo.html , Maybe the von Trapp Family would like to sing it! :) Love, Susan Horowitz (Dr. Sue)

  • @mytexas1148
    @mytexas1148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    These very talented and unbelievably here, today, shows us all how much freedom for all people means to this world. If not for the freedoms their Great Grandparents believed in, I doubt we would have ever known as much as we do. The original Von Trapp’s could have lived out their lives in great wealth, and comfort but made freedom for all their lives, and others the main focus. I hope these young ones know how much their grandparents did for freedom....

  • @jack_k2136
    @jack_k2136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    167 haters with hearts of stone. Just beautiful. If we had more kindness and more of these 'happy' little stories, the world would be a less cynical place.

  • @Evan1060
    @Evan1060 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Beautiful harmonies. Love it

  • @carolbrowning2246
    @carolbrowning2246 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    What joyful music on a dreary, grey and windy day outside!

  • @jspud10
    @jspud10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Wow! Amazing harmony, beautiful, and emotional performance!

  • @AbleBodied
    @AbleBodied 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    They come from such brave and talented great grandparents.
    They are "gifted" too.
    Thank you!

  • @carolinezipp4383
    @carolinezipp4383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow!!!! And bless the Von Trapp family forever!!

  • @sharonf3960
    @sharonf3960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    WOW - the ornament does not fall far from the tree.

    • @daveenyart
      @daveenyart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely wonderfully said.

  • @Bruce-1956
    @Bruce-1956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Wonderful. Made me cry.

  • @sherie7528
    @sherie7528 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My sister and I watched the Sound if Music last night. She sent me this. Beautiful voices.

  • @megshosfeld9072
    @megshosfeld9072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A few years back I had the opportunity to hear Kurt's grandchildren sing at the symphony, it was a huge surprise.

  • @juliatodor7939
    @juliatodor7939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Rest in Peace Christopher Plummer. It feels as though we've all lost a grandfather or relative. Christopher Plummer was an absolutely wonderful, honest man, gentleman and always showed what class, kindness and modesty were. He was professional, courageous, and simply was a timeless actor who inspired millions upon millions around the world to pursue their dreams and the arts. Few actors, actresses and people in general got and get the opportunity and chacncec to have careers with such longevity and impact. The Sound of Music has always had a very special place in my heart since I was very very little and it will forever be that way.

  • @planetruth414
    @planetruth414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    What a treat!!! Heavenly! Thank you posting this!!!

  • @GunMama06
    @GunMama06 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    What a lovely group of talented young people-and what a fabulous arrangement of this classic piece. The groups' flawless harmonies are soothing to the soul.

  • @Limescale12
    @Limescale12 8 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    their family's story is so amazing. love this. love this so much!

    • @calowen8932
      @calowen8932 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      limescale onetwo i

    • @ceptabc
      @ceptabc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dreadfully sad story though. I love the movie, and absolutely am always 'choked up' when I watch the Captain and Julie dance the Lailanee (Spelling???), stare into each others eyes, and realise they truly love each other.

    • @mansouralmarzooqi2438
      @mansouralmarzooqi2438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes

  • @jeanhall1850
    @jeanhall1850 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love how they put on an impromptu performance free. Their voices are wonderful to listen to.💖

    • @FIGBARFILMS
      @FIGBARFILMS  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I posted this video years ago & had no idea how to reach them. Finally made contact & they were very gracious & nice.

  • @janetshaffer423
    @janetshaffer423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Gorgeous and lovely.

  • @casundravenable138
    @casundravenable138 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s a miracle that the great grandkids are here. If their grandparents had not escaped, it would be a much sadder story. And song.

  • @ashxf
    @ashxf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    They're certainly a tribute to their family. Well done!

  • @susanruske1476
    @susanruske1476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Loved their rendition of Edelweiss!

  • @mamaeli8101
    @mamaeli8101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Breathtakingly beautiful

    • @janetsheridan3266
      @janetsheridan3266 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So beautifl thank you for making my Christmas Eve...It is my dads favorite song💞

  • @Yonah4Him
    @Yonah4Him ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Dear von Trapp family, thank you for blessing us. Your heritage is so inspiring! Who doesn't love someone stong, faithful to God, and willing to sacrifice for freedom? We sing with you against world tyrannies dictated by Jesuits and proscribed by satan's minions. We sing with you for truth, right, and freedom of conscience! We sing with you for all that is good, and all that is loving this Christmas!

  • @judithmaryhill4862
    @judithmaryhill4862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How wonderful to see the generations continuing the family traditions 😊❤👍😊❤👍

  • @debbiez4875
    @debbiez4875 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Talent runs in this family. That is one of my favorite songs from the movie

  • @tm1830
    @tm1830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I’m sure their great grandparents would be so proud!

  • @mariag1470
    @mariag1470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Good stuff. Haters gonna hate. Whatever. These kids are talented. That's a fact. As a Sound of Music fan from way back, I appreciate this.

    • @paulfharris175
      @paulfharris175 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me to they have voices off Angels 😇

  • @EmeraldWizard101
    @EmeraldWizard101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was so excited when I watched this video, I couldn’t remember how many times I rewatched the movie “The Sound of Music”, my favorite and I guess countless other peoples’ ,too. God bless this young grandchildren.

  • @maggieboege
    @maggieboege 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    weeping with JOY

  • @rogermetzger7335
    @rogermetzger7335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I wish more families would teach their children how to sing harmony. I think it would be an important step toward a more harmonious society.

  • @bluejay6184
    @bluejay6184 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The four sing as one voice, breathing and executing each nuance as a unit. Don’t know if their style was intentional, but they seem to mimic an accordion! This performance is a gem 💝

  • @makeupboss3568
    @makeupboss3568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my favorites from the movie The Sound of Music. My mom would sing this to us as kids trying to get us to sleep. We come from a musical family, ( we all sing and play some kind of instrument. ) Both my parents can sing which is awesome.

  • @rosie72
    @rosie72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I met these wonderful and talented siblings back in 2006 when they made their professional Canadian debut at Stratford Summer Music in Stratford Festival's Festival Theatre. We spent a few days together promoting the concert in Toronto, Kitchener and Stratford and had the best time. What a joy it is to see them grown and know that they are still performing when time allows in their busy adult lives.

  • @karenrenner2237
    @karenrenner2237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So Pretty glad the inherited there singing talent from there parents very very nice

  • @JefTy1
    @JefTy1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    my favorite song!!! I have song this to my 7 year old every single night since he was born!! it never gets old!!! Merry Christmas to the Von Trapps!

  • @racheldesroberts9018
    @racheldesroberts9018 4 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    So they are cousins? That's so cool to think about!

    • @tottiemae2258
      @tottiemae2258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      Actually they are siblings, the grandchildren of Werner von Trapp, whose character in the movie was Kurt. At least, if you can believe what you read on the internet.

    • @nicoledrury9337
      @nicoledrury9337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Tottie mae is correct. Their dad is Werner's (Kurt) son. They have a couple CDs they put out from around 2003, when they were quite young

    • @jemerauxdedeus5306
      @jemerauxdedeus5306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nicoledrury9337 2003-2014

  • @sandrakirtley2323
    @sandrakirtley2323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏😭😭😭😭😭Love it! I have always cried; when I hear that song! Love your family!!!!

  • @eiforget
    @eiforget 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful beautiful.

  • @LeslieBigos
    @LeslieBigos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Magical moment for all you who were there. Thanks for sharing. Their voices aren't only a performance but a legacy that conquered Nazism.

    • @daniellissing198
      @daniellissing198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello thanks for being a fan,much love❤️❤️

    • @pausmith2785
      @pausmith2785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MARAVILLOSO!

  • @johnw2026
    @johnw2026 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Awesome!

  • @mpqtpie
    @mpqtpie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That moment when they look up to the sky at the end as if giving a nod to their grandparents memory. Very sweet.

  • @DrParryAPeet
    @DrParryAPeet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I sang this a little boy at the age of 7 and now 50 years later I am touched to sing along again with this beautiful song. Thank you Von Trapp grandchildren for a great memory relived.

  • @robmangeri777
    @robmangeri777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This hits home on so many levels! They are every bit as talented as the professionals in the movie and yet their story is the real deal and so are they! God bless you all my friends and keep singing and blessing people!!!

  • @ceciliamelendez5727
    @ceciliamelendez5727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I can watch this movie over and over again without getting tired. Marvelous movie indeed

  • @missgoldie6257
    @missgoldie6257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Their existence is a miracle of courage. Unfortunately, so many in the States now don't have the opportunity to escape the camps. This song is so beautifully done here and is so very appropriate for the day we are in, both in the sense of a holiday and the status of our vanishing Democracy. God Bless us, everyone.

    • @bcaye
      @bcaye 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which"camps" are you referring to?

  • @janetdoulas7925
    @janetdoulas7925 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My mother was German and Edelweiss was one of her favorite songs...the family harmony here is beautiful!

  • @audraprice4142
    @audraprice4142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Beautiful

  • @denvercatwoman6561
    @denvercatwoman6561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was so disappointed when they edited the movie to cut out the verse of Edelweiss where they harmonized. That was my favorite part of the movie. So happy I got to hear these young people sing. Gorgeous.

  • @nr5665
    @nr5665 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    M What a joy to hear these young people sing!

  • @leavanwinkle1740
    @leavanwinkle1740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    nice to see the talent has passed on through the generations!

  • @dubcarchick
    @dubcarchick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm not crying, you're crying? That was ABSOLUTELY beautiful!

  • @robingibson7503
    @robingibson7503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brings tears, of joy. My mother was Austrian, She was a nurse during WWII. And she loved that show.

  • @_unfiltered
    @_unfiltered 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm covered in chills...even my peach fuzz is standing upright

  • @williamsullivan8294
    @williamsullivan8294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Just lovely, how kind of them.

  • @ttbo12
    @ttbo12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I used to live in Salzburg and the von Trapp family and the Sound of Music still have a strong presence there. Scenes from the movie were part of my everyday life. I even had dinner in Leopoldskron, the palace with the pond. What really struck me in the movie was a scene with Nazis marching across the Residenzplatz and a Nazi flag hanging over the entrance of Residenz. In real life this was Gestapo headquarters. The Allies tried to bomb it but missed and hit the dome of the adjacent cathedral instead. The building is now the registrar's office for the University of Salzburg and it's where I picked up my Ph.D. diploma. I remember hearing Edelweiss when the movie first came out and thinking it was one of the most beautiful songs I ever heard. Years later, when I developed a connection with Austria and learned more about its history, the song meant even more to me.

    • @ericadoss2959
      @ericadoss2959 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The scene during do re MI? Where they are near the murals of all the horses.....what is that called and exactly where is it!?

  • @zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848
    @zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love this! My grandmother came here from Norway by herself, she left two days before her 13th birthday alone! She had been living with her aunt and uncle and overheard her uncle a few days before say he would make a woman out of her when she turned 13, she stowed away on a ship. After being discovered she earned her keep cooking in the ships kitchen. She would hum this song in her kitchen when I was a child. I never knew what song it was until I was much older and saw The Sound of Music. Thanks for sharing.

  • @nolap67
    @nolap67 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just so very beautiful 😍

  • @janefuller7335
    @janefuller7335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The original song, as sung by Captain von Trapp at the end of the movie moved me to tears many years ago, and so did this beautiful performance by the von Trapp's great-grandkids! What talent! God bless them!