I tear up at the words of Jerusalem, and can't keep it together enough to sing! 'Bring me my bow of burning gold, Bring me my arrows of desire. Bring me my spear, Oh clouds unfold! Bring me my chariot of fire. I will not cease from mental fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand, 'Til we have built Jerusalem in England's green and pleasant land'. Love it 😊
This lovely song refers to a legend that Jesus came to England as a a young boy, brought by Joseph of Arimathea, a possibly legendary character, who is supposed to have been His uncle.
Loved your reaction to the shot showing the outdoor event crowd :) The idea of building Jerusalem is very precious to us, we strive to have governance that it good, honest
When I was really young, 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, and sit on the doorstep and listen to the music. Some of my favourite childhood memories.
2012 was the year of the Olympics in London. Perhaps explains why that particular version of the event was so well attended - this would be just after the Olympics concluded. I think just about every Brit really enjoyed that. The 2012 Olympics was a massive party for us that summer and we didn't really want it to end. The opening and closing ceremonies were a lot of fun - especially the opening ceremony. That might be worth a watch. It was a bit bonkers in a very British way.
Oh yes 😊...it was very long, the opening ceremony, but hopefully there might be a highlights video Conor could watch; it was really eccentric and I remember being fascinated to hear all the bemused comments in the days afterwards from around the world 😅
I remember there was a tour going round the country and it passed through our village at 6a.m on a Sunday morning at opposite end of village from us I went and saw literally everyone I wouldn't of expected to see there the streets were packed all through the village I think having a one time event like that here really gripped people who normally have no interest at all
Nice one Connor, this was actually the first time I heard Benjamin Britten's arrangement of the [UK] National Anthem and I haver always loved it since. It was great that it was revived this year by the US conductor Marin Alsop...
It is reputed to have been the late Queen's favourite arrangement. The Queen sent a telegram of condolence to Sir Peter Pears, Britten's lifelong partner, on the occasion of Benjamin Britten's death. That was in 1976, amidst the Jeremy Thorpe affair and many years even before Section 28. She wasn't put off from making a touching gesture.
The Proms is an 8 week celebration of classical/traditional music. The last night however, is less formal and people are encouraged to be as patriotic as they want. Everyone is welcome. They usually play sea shanties, patriotic songs and hymns.
When you say everyone is welcome, tickets are like gold dust for The Albert Hall and are allocated by ballot, with people having attended at least five other concerts, having preference
@@jameswiglesworth5004tickets for the last night, yes. But all the other concerts are 'normal'. I'm going to three this summer, and can't wait! I'll watch the last night on tv...
This was a "Last Night of the Proms" riding on the back of the Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics so it was an almost singular event despite being annual.
Your comment at the start about the violin. I am a 50 year old male in the UK who after years of amateur theatre turned to the violin a couple of years ago and already at grade 3 level!! Do it. It's amazing fun.
As well as the concert in the Royal Albert Hall (named after Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert) there are huge screens relaying the music to the nearby Hyde Park which is where thebig crowds were, and I believe to other parks in different cities in the UK. Great night for everyone to enjoy and let their hair down.. By the way - I see a keyboard/piano behind you, do you play, Connor?
Thanks, Conor. You were not to know but LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY 2009 was THE one to watch as ot not only had the 5,000 allowed in The Royal Albert Hall but 60,000 people in,nearby,Hyde Park.
And then his facial expression was kind of "Hold on, did I just somehow say something *really* stupid? Because I have a sense that I might have, but I can't quite put my finger on it."😂
I was really happy you chose to have another look at TLN of the Proms. Thank you very much. How about reacting to 'Olivia Colman Reads a Letter From Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother'. It's not very long, but definitely worth a look!
The BBC put on an eight week Summer Season of concerts, starting in July. They are called the Proms (short for Promenade). They are held at the Royal Albert Hall, London. ALL kinds of music is played throughout the season. The lion share of the work is undertaken by the BBC Orchestras and various Choirs, but International Singers/Musicians/Orchestras and Conductors are invited to take part. The concerts are often broadcast live nationally here and around many parts of the world - on TV and radio. The last night of each season of Proms is a sort of party night if you like. The first half is often filled with music by British Composers (but not always) but the second half is as you have seen. Big TV screens are put up around the country, mostly in parks, so people all around the UK can join with others in their area and sing our patriotic songs. People from all over the world come to join in with us - and to wave their own flags - and we love that they do. They help us sing our songs too. The Promenade Concerts began in 1895.
Last Night of the Proms always a full house been watching it on Television since the 1960's when i was a teenager whole families would gather to watch or listen.
People do forget that 'Jerusalem' is a Socialist song - not Soviet, it's old-school romantic British Socialism. The point of Blake's poem, that the words are from, is asking how a "green and pleasant land", the land that Joseph of Arimathea brought his nephew Jesus to as a boy (an old legend, tied in to mysteries of Glastonbury) could force people to exist among the "dark satanic mills", never breathing fresh air or seeing pure sunlight. When ALL the people of Britain receive the full benefit of living on these amazing, fertile islands, then we will have built Jerusalem here. It's not really a flag-waving jingoistic anthem. Unlike Rule Britannia...
No we need genuine opposition to the system which is destroying not only our nation, but also all across Europe. Capitalists are working hand in hand with traitorous governments. @CaptainDarrick
Its a superb celebration of music. 8 weeks throughout the summer across the country many concerts . This is the final night in the Royal Albert Hall. The Prommers (those standing )have been to every Royal Albert Hall concert to get to be standing there. There are concerts in Parks too.
The concert hall is 'The Royal Albert Hall, built to commemorate Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's Consort. The outside venue is Hyde Park, London. Still, oddly missing the late Queen.
I love the orchestration in this particular concert...but this isn't the one I was thinking of when everyone was recommending 2012. I thought they were talking about the one where the very funny and theatrical soprano was dressed up as um...Lord Nelson, was it? 🤔
Although the Proms wasn't regular viewing for us, the New Year's Concert from The Wiener Musikverein is, or, at least, was as I no longer watch television. I could get the recordings, but I used to watch with my mother. That was a new year occasion. I have many recordings, but I don't even watch those. My mother passed away in 2016 and I've not watched one of these concerts since. They remain on a shelf. I still listen to music, just not those.
"I realise that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone." Nurse Edith Cavell, just before her execution by the Germans in WWI.
If you have not watched all of the end of the Proms there is from the same concert 'Rule Britannia' and 'Land of Hope & Glory'. Also you should watch 'I Vow To Thee My Country' sung by Luke Evans (the actor) at the 2022 Remembrance Service.
If you wondered where the title of the film 'Chariots of Fire' came from? Its right there in the middle of last verse: "Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold! Bring me my chariot of fire!" We Brits are not an overtly patriotic bunch, we don't have our flag on everything and we are not in everyone's face with it but get us together in the right setting like this and I defy anyone to suggest we are not a patriotic people. Of course have a pop at us and THEN see us united and patriotic....
RECORDED, AND SOME LIVE BROADCASTS ,OF THE LASTNIGHT OF THE PROMS (IN PARTICULAR) ARE SHOWN ALL OVER THE WORLD, AND HAVE BEEN FOR MANY YEARS, INCLUDING OF COURSE , THE USA.
The Proms are a wonderful celebration of music, the Last Night is a must. It is a fantastic evening of patriotic music. We have a Last Night party every year.
The Proms is a series of concerts held in the late summer and early autumn every year, comprising dozens of individual concerts, partly funded and sponsored by the BBC (this is what public broadcasting looks like!). It is the world's largest classical (and not so classical) music festival (see Wikipedia). It was conceived as a way of providing access to classical music to the ordinary man in the street at a modest cost. The Last Night is a traditional event where everyone celebrates the end of the season and lets their hair down. It was originally a very British affair but many foreign people now come to it.
I was lucky enough to be able to go to see last night of the proms in Hyde park (that’s where those huge crowds were) in 2016, a year after my dad passed, he would have loved to go. And they sung his favourite song (anthem from Chess)
The BBC Proms is an 8 week daily event since 1895. Where it was held at the Queens Hall. But because of the Second world war and being bombed in 1941 They have been held at Bristol and Bedford but after the war has remained at the Royal Albert Hall ever since. Nothing wrong in being Patriotic towards your country. Thanks for sharing this post.
2012 was so amazing to be British, London Olympics and Queen diamond jubilee, year before was the Royal wedding, and it was wet summer soo British. Good time back before anyone could wave a flag of your country not a horrible eu flag.
The rendering of the National Anthem in the last few years has grown more and more - sad, no, heartfelt, yes - knowing that she was approaching the end of her life.
Now that's a last night of the Proms!! You need to do Land of Hope and Glory,(aka The Dambusters song lol) and definitely Rule Brittania, both from same 2012 night. The crowds outside are from major parks from all round the uk, especially in Hyde Park. We don't shout about our patriotism often but when we do, well no-one does it quite like us! Remainers, hahaha I don't think so! Thank you so much Conner for being as proud of our patriotism as we should be. God Bless America. 🏴🇬🇧
Nice post, although "Land of Hope and Glory" was written by Elgar (originally his "Pomp and Circumstance March No 1") in the 1900s, but the "Dambusters" march was written by Eric Coates for the 1955 film of the same name.
I do know Elgar was the composer but thought everyone associates it with the film lol, I remember more about Elgar than I do the film I'm afraid. Thank you for making that clearer than I did. 😁🏴
G'day Connor, how ya goin mate? Hey did ya ever react to ' What it takes to win a Victoria Cross '. Clarkson does a great example. Ahem, i think you have a bit of Italian somewhere along the line. Pavarotti for e.g. Haw Haw.❤❤
You will love the 2009 Rule Britannia! What is it? It's just the second half of the final Prom in the season. The songs are the same during this part of the concert every year. You've not yet seen the Sea Shanties which come before Rule Britannia (see the 2012) which are musical numbers and a bit of fun. Everyone knows the format when to whistle; when to bob up and down; when to sing quietly and when to let rip. (Everyone knows all the songs but not necessarily all the correct words.) It isn't a specific patriotic day that everyone observes it's just the institution that is The Last Night of the Proms which is televised each year.
It seems to have become a bit of a tradition for Last Night of The Proms to be streamed to outdoor events across the land. A local National Trust property holds a 'Proms In The Park' event with local musicians interspersed with the stream. The more popular songs and hymns are streamed live.
The BBC Proms, short for "Promenade Concerts," is an annual series of classical music concerts held primarily at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The history of the BBC Proms dates back to the 19th century and has evolved into one of the world's most significant music festivals. Here's an overview of its story: ### Origins and Early Years - **1895**: The Proms were founded by impresario Robert Newman and conductor Henry Wood. The first concert took place on August 10, 1895, at the Queen's Hall in London. Newman's vision was to make classical music accessible to a broader audience by offering affordable tickets and a relaxed atmosphere where audiences could "promenade" or walk around during the performance. - **Henry Wood**: As the principal conductor for nearly 50 years, Wood was instrumental in shaping the Proms. He aimed to present a diverse repertoire and fostered the development of British composers. ### Development and Expansion - **World Wars**: The Proms continued through both World Wars, although they faced significant challenges. The Queen's Hall was destroyed during the Blitz in 1941, and the concerts were moved to the Royal Albert Hall, where they have remained ever since. - **BBC Involvement**: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) began sponsoring the Proms in 1927, ensuring the festival's financial stability and broadening its reach through radio broadcasts. This partnership led to the series being officially named the "BBC Proms." ### Modern Era - **Expansion of Repertoire**: Over the decades, the Proms have expanded to include not just classical music but also jazz, world music, and contemporary genres. The festival has premiered many significant works and hosted some of the world's leading orchestras and soloists. - **Proms in the Park**: Initiated in the 1990s, this initiative broadcasts the Last Night of the Proms to large outdoor audiences in various UK cities, making the event more inclusive and widely celebrated. - **Digital Era**: The BBC Proms have embraced modern technology with live broadcasts on television, radio, and online streaming, reaching a global audience. ### Notable Features - **Last Night of the Proms**: This is the most famous concert of the series, known for its celebratory and patriotic atmosphere. It traditionally features British music, sing-alongs, and flag-waving. - **Promming**: True to its origins, the Proms still offer affordable standing tickets, known as "Promming" tickets, allowing a unique and informal concert experience. ### Legacy and Impact - The BBC Proms have played a crucial role in democratizing classical music, making it accessible to diverse audiences. They have also been a platform for both established and emerging artists, contributing to the vibrant cultural life of the UK and beyond. The Proms continue to be a cherished institution, celebrated for its blend of tradition and innovation, and its commitment to bringing high-quality music to the widest possible audience. The BBC Proms are primarily held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, one of the most iconic concert venues worldwide. The Royal Albert Hall has been the main venue for the Proms since 1941, after the original venue, Queen's Hall, was destroyed during World War II. In addition to the Royal Albert Hall, some Proms concerts are also held at other locations in London and occasionally in other cities across the United Kingdom. These additional venues include: - **Cadogan Hall**: This venue often hosts chamber music concerts that are part of the official Proms program. - **Proms in the Park**: On the last night of the Proms, known as "Last Night of the Proms," there are parallel events in various UK cities such as Belfast, Glasgow, and Swansea. These events feature live broadcasts from the main concert at the Royal Albert Hall and also include their own live performances. By extending to various locations, the BBC aims to make the Proms accessible to an even broader audience by increasing the geographic reach of the event.
I know I probs shouldn't do it but I incorporate Scotland, Wales and England into the start of Jerusalem and refer to Britain towards the end rather than just England, only because it came about during the Victorian times during which the English considered England and Britain to be the one and same thing hence that idea being held by most foreigners since it'd been exported by them during Empire days.
@@chixma7011 oh believe me, it has never been my intention to 'rewrite history' so your implication does offend. But I'll keep singing and praising the heritage of this old island only when the entirety of it is concerned, thank you. Lets just hope the countenance divine shines on England's hills again lmao
You'll see that most of the audience knew the words to Jerusalem and didn't need a song sheet. It used to be taught in schools, I don't if it is know now.
I don’t think they even learn the national anthem now, in schools! My grandchildren don’t know the words at all; not even certain they would recognise the tune 😢 I started school, aged 5, six weeks before the Queen’s Coronation in 1953. By the time we got to the day itself, we had learnt the words of the first three verses of the anthem and how to curtsy! ( the second skill has never been enormously useful to me although I did, once, have to curtsy to Princess Anne in the Albert Hall😃)
If you're British you will know how much this song lifts your spirit. It brings tears to my eyes whenever I hear it, especially at the Last Night of the Proms. It is not just patriotism; the beauty of the words and music - Sir Hubert Parry adapted Sibelius's Finlandia - touches something deep inside. God save the Queen/King does not affect Brits in the way Jerusalem does and in the full version it talks/sings about suppressing the Scots, so it's not a song about unity. Today Brits sing a shortened version.
It really wouldn't. It's mostly about the horrors of the Industrial Revolution. The people who think it should be our national anthem have never listened to the words.
Although this is very Patriotic (and we tend in the UK not to "show" our Patriotism very much, probably because we are four separate Nations.) ultimately the song is about Imperialism, conquering and subjugating other country's. The only time we get Patriotic is about our Sports teams.
As a general concept they have been going on since around the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign and this spectacle began in 1895, largely initiated by one man (Henry Wood)
2012 was a big hear for the UK. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics within a matter of months of each other. The Proms Last Night would have been a few weeks after the Games closed. We were high on adrenaline still 😍
I am glad to see you again. You my friend are one of the people I always click on. As a Brit I like your channel, honesty, and decorum. Ever visit the UK beers on me all of them. That goes to you and Texas Paul who I also could listen to all day. Respect is earned and you have both earned mine. It was so sad for me when Queen Elizabeth passed away. In 1976 I remember taking the oath. You swear your oath to her, her hairs, the country. To the military she is the country. Politicians come and go and often self serve. She never did and she stays through all seats of government. Now it is King Charles meaning my oath ends only when I pass. Or as we say if the devil dragged her down to hell because that is one place that lady could never go unless kidnapped. the Devil is in for a kicking big time because British soldiers re-orge in hell. It would make our day telling his minions we come for the lady.
Although a lot more somber you should take a look at the 2001 Last night of the Proms. This one was changed to remember the 9/11 attacks and was dedicated to those who had lost their lives, it is extremely moving.
As a 'True Blue' American you MUST react to this one as it has special significance to you: Sousa 'The Liberty Bell' - Leonard Slatkin at the 'Last Night of the Proms' 2004
Sometimes our versions of the national anthem are a bit dour but this version was exceptional, one of the best I've heard. Bring me my bow of burning gold. Bring me my arrows of desire. Bring me my spear, oh clouds unfold. Bring me my chariot of fire!" Gets me every time.
I love Jerusalem and also I Vow To Thee My Country. I'm English, live in England but I listen to Home Free America acapella group and when they sing all the American patriotic songs I sing along with them, they have a cd all patriotic songs by them, maybe give them a listen.
Not just classic music....this year they had a Northern Soul night....look for this performance, you won't regret it!! Northern Soul at the Proms Do I Love You(Indeed I Do) - Cornelis Mooijer
Conner,and most hosts of theses .The Podcasts Channels which I truly enjoy always state why have I NEVER HEARD of this . Well before you started doing your Podcasts you were in this bubble of isolation not looking on the outside of it ,then suddenly you have discovered a treasure trove called the WORLD coming out of your INSULAR EXISTENCE CALLED THE BUBBLE .Podcaster audience’s are some of the few .Yes the Proms is on every year which you should have known being a worldwide famous concert as many others you have discovered ,let’s hope you are educating other Americans causing them to pop that HUGE BUBBLE that has an iron fist around Your Country I blame your Government and the dreadful School System not giving you the chance to enrich yourselves I Salute YOU for the effort your making 👏👏👍🤷♀️
As a kid i played violin, badly, but we as an orchestra did "the proms" for our parents as a sort of organised school thing. I have no doubt it was awful.
It's all very middle class. I'm English and very proud and patriotic, but Last Night At The Proms is so a lot of rich people can give something back, and thus be able to slap each other on the back for being such a good person. Very impressive, I can't deny it, but knowing the politics behind it all kinda takes the edge and the shine off it a little.
I tear up at the words of Jerusalem, and can't keep it together enough to sing! 'Bring me my bow of burning gold, Bring me my arrows of desire. Bring me my spear, Oh clouds unfold! Bring me my chariot of fire. I will not cease from mental fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand, 'Til we have built Jerusalem in England's green and pleasant land'. Love it 😊
Absolutely the same.
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This lovely song refers to a legend that Jesus came to England as a a young boy, brought by Joseph of Arimathea, a possibly legendary character, who is supposed to have been His uncle.
The old testament proves the genealogy father to son of Jesus from Adam...my view is that why I cry see and know..any lost souls know
What are you talking about Jesus freak
ahh 2012, what a year to be british...we were skint but still managed to put on a few good show!
Feels like another world away now, doesn't it? Sad
@@zergnub7426 Sad I never really experienced it. I'm 19 so I would've been 7. Love videos like this too
You should try to watch the Proms when our Queen Elizabeth passed away Connor. The reaction was extremely moving and sent shivers down the spine
Loved your reaction to the shot showing the outdoor event crowd :) The idea of building Jerusalem is very precious to us, we strive to have governance that it good, honest
When I was really young, 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, and sit on the doorstep and listen to the music. Some of my favourite childhood memories.
What a wonderful image that cunjures up, thank you for sharing it.
2012 was the year of the Olympics in London. Perhaps explains why that particular version of the event was so well attended - this would be just after the Olympics concluded. I think just about every Brit really enjoyed that. The 2012 Olympics was a massive party for us that summer and we didn't really want it to end. The opening and closing ceremonies were a lot of fun - especially the opening ceremony. That might be worth a watch. It was a bit bonkers in a very British way.
Oh yes 😊...it was very long, the opening ceremony, but hopefully there might be a highlights video Conor could watch; it was really eccentric and I remember being fascinated to hear all the bemused comments in the days afterwards from around the world 😅
The 2012 Olympics were awesome, you guys really outdid yourself. Very well done. Greetings from Germany
I remember there was a tour going round the country and it passed through our village at 6a.m on a Sunday morning at opposite end of village from us I went and saw literally everyone I wouldn't of expected to see there the streets were packed all through the village I think having a one time event like that here really gripped people who normally have no interest at all
It was also our late Queens Diamond Jubilee year, 60 years on the throne...😊❤
@@MarkusUbl Much to our great surprise, we, actually, did a really good job as,we, take for granted, Germany would do. :)
Thank You.
Nice one Connor, this was actually the first time I heard Benjamin Britten's arrangement of the [UK] National Anthem and I haver always loved it since. It was great that it was revived this year by the US conductor Marin Alsop...
It is reputed to have been the late Queen's favourite arrangement.
The Queen sent a telegram of condolence to Sir Peter Pears, Britten's lifelong partner, on the occasion of Benjamin Britten's death. That was in 1976, amidst the Jeremy Thorpe affair and many years even before Section 28. She wasn't put off from making a touching gesture.
6 minutes in im crying ....GOD BLESS YOU LIZ
The Proms is an 8 week celebration of classical/traditional music. The last night however, is less formal and people are encouraged to be as patriotic as they want. Everyone is welcome. They usually play sea shanties, patriotic songs and hymns.
When you say everyone is welcome, tickets are like gold dust for The Albert Hall and are allocated by ballot, with people having attended at least five other
concerts, having preference
@@jameswiglesworth5004tickets for the last night, yes. But all the other concerts are 'normal'. I'm going to three this summer, and can't wait! I'll watch the last night on tv...
So enjoy your channel, Connor. Made me tear up hearing u talk of our patriotism. God bless America too. x😊
This was a "Last Night of the Proms" riding on the back of the Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics so it was an almost singular event despite being annual.
Your comment at the start about the violin. I am a 50 year old male in the UK who after years of amateur theatre turned to the violin a couple of years ago and already at grade 3 level!! Do it. It's amazing fun.
Congrats! I took up the oboe at 50 and now play in an amateur orchestra. It's never too late.
Maybe there is time left for me yet! I have a habit of collecting hobbies and unfortunately it has never hit the top to the to do list. One day...
As well as the concert in the Royal Albert Hall (named after Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert) there are huge screens relaying the music to the nearby Hyde Park which is where thebig crowds were, and I believe to other parks in different cities in the UK. Great night for everyone to enjoy and let their hair down.. By the way - I see a keyboard/piano behind you, do you play, Connor?
Thanks, Conor.
You were not to know but LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY 2009 was THE one to watch as ot not only had the 5,000 allowed in The Royal Albert Hall but 60,000 people in,nearby,Hyde Park.
The proms are something else! So many people love it - loved your reaction Connor.
Connor, this year the BBC didn't show the Proms being screened in parks in the 4 UK countries.
*You: Rest in peace Queen Liz.... ...What was her First Name?...*
*Me: WTF??*
And then his facial expression was kind of "Hold on, did I just somehow say something *really* stupid? Because I have a sense that I might have, but I can't quite put my finger on it."😂
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This is on the same level as someone asking the kid what’s obamas last name and the kid says osama
Told you you’d love it! Enjoy the other videos. ❤❤
I was really happy you chose to have another look at TLN of the Proms. Thank you very much. How about reacting to 'Olivia Colman Reads a Letter From Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother'. It's not very long, but definitely worth a look!
or just slash your wrists, it's about the same level of enjoyment
The BBC put on an eight week Summer Season of concerts, starting in July. They are called the Proms (short for Promenade). They are held at the Royal Albert Hall, London. ALL kinds of music is played throughout the season. The lion share of the work is undertaken by the BBC Orchestras and various Choirs, but International Singers/Musicians/Orchestras and Conductors are invited to take part.
The concerts are often broadcast live nationally here and around many parts of the world - on TV and radio. The last night of each season of Proms is a sort of party night if you like. The first half is often filled with music by British Composers (but not always) but the second half is as you have seen. Big TV screens are put up around the country, mostly in parks, so people all around the UK can join with others in their area and sing our patriotic songs. People from all over the world come to join in with us - and to wave their own flags - and we love that they do. They help us sing our songs too. The Promenade Concerts began in 1895.
Last Night of the Proms always a full house been watching it on Television since the 1960's when i was a teenager whole families would gather to watch or listen.
People do forget that 'Jerusalem' is a Socialist song - not Soviet, it's old-school romantic British Socialism. The point of Blake's poem, that the words are from, is asking how a "green and pleasant land", the land that Joseph of Arimathea brought his nephew Jesus to as a boy (an old legend, tied in to mysteries of Glastonbury) could force people to exist among the "dark satanic mills", never breathing fresh air or seeing pure sunlight. When ALL the people of Britain receive the full benefit of living on these amazing, fertile islands, then we will have built Jerusalem here. It's not really a flag-waving jingoistic anthem. Unlike Rule Britannia...
What's wrong with flag waving jingoistic anthems ? We need that now more than ever
No we need genuine opposition to the system which is destroying not only our nation, but also all across Europe. Capitalists are working hand in hand with traitorous governments. @CaptainDarrick
Such a shame your Proms 2023 clip has gone, I watched it half a dozen times. Really enjoyed your surprise and reactions.
I was at this. It was awesome. They did one in Hyde Park this year which is a shame.
Its a superb celebration of music. 8 weeks throughout the summer across the country many concerts . This is the final night in the Royal Albert Hall. The Prommers (those standing )have been to every Royal Albert Hall concert to get to be standing there. There are concerts in Parks too.
You do not have to attend every concert to to be a (standing) prommer on the last night, five concerts is the minimum and they are allocated by ballot
Try to find one with the song , land of hope and glory, that sends shivers down your spine, love your videos,
A great majestic version of God save the Queen.
Service of Rememberance at the Royal Albert Hall sung by the Military "I Vow to thee my Country" has to be the best.
The concert hall is 'The Royal Albert Hall, built to commemorate Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's Consort. The outside venue is Hyde Park, London. Still, oddly missing the late Queen.
I love the orchestration in this particular concert...but this isn't the one I was thinking of when everyone was recommending 2012. I thought they were talking about the one where the very funny and theatrical soprano was dressed up as um...Lord Nelson, was it? 🤔
Loved that one too, she was very funny . Hope you can find that one Connor , I’m sure you will love it as we all did.
Although the Proms wasn't regular viewing for us, the New Year's Concert from The Wiener Musikverein is, or, at least, was as I no longer watch television. I could get the recordings, but I used to watch with my mother. That was a new year occasion. I have many recordings, but I don't even watch those. My mother passed away in 2016 and I've not watched one of these concerts since. They remain on a shelf. I still listen to music, just not those.
"I realise that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone." Nurse Edith Cavell, just before her execution by the Germans in WWI.
It's impossible to live by that ideal
Last Night of the Proms 2009 is the best for Rule Britannia. It's awesome.
If you have not watched all of the end of the Proms there is from the same concert 'Rule Britannia' and 'Land of Hope & Glory'. Also you should watch 'I Vow To Thee My Country' sung by Luke Evans (the actor) at the 2022 Remembrance Service.
It isn't the journey that counts, it is the destination. You got there. x
If you wondered where the title of the film 'Chariots of Fire' came from?
Its right there in the middle of last verse:
"Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire!"
We Brits are not an overtly patriotic bunch, we don't have our flag on everything and we are not in everyone's face with it but get us together in the right setting like this and I defy anyone to suggest we are not a patriotic people.
Of course have a pop at us and THEN see us united and patriotic....
You need to check out ‘I vow to thee my country’ at the bbc proms another great one
RECORDED, AND SOME LIVE BROADCASTS ,OF THE LASTNIGHT OF THE PROMS (IN PARTICULAR) ARE SHOWN ALL OVER THE WORLD, AND HAVE BEEN FOR MANY YEARS, INCLUDING OF COURSE , THE USA.
The Proms are a wonderful celebration of music, the Last Night is a must. It is a fantastic evening of patriotic music. We have a Last Night party every year.
The Proms is a series of concerts held in the late summer and early autumn every year, comprising dozens of individual concerts, partly funded and sponsored by the BBC (this is what public broadcasting looks like!). It is the world's largest classical (and not so classical) music festival (see Wikipedia). It was conceived as a way of providing access to classical music to the ordinary man in the street at a modest cost. The Last Night is a traditional event where everyone celebrates the end of the season and lets their hair down. It was originally a very British affair but many foreign people now come to it.
This is the Royal Albert Hall. If you come to the UK, try to go to an event there. It’s fantastic.
I was lucky enough to be able to go to see last night of the proms in Hyde park (that’s where those huge crowds were) in 2016, a year after my dad passed, he would have loved to go. And they sung his favourite song (anthem from Chess)
The BBC Proms is an 8 week daily event since 1895. Where it was held at the Queens Hall. But because of the Second world war and being bombed in 1941 They have been held at Bristol and Bedford but after the war has remained at the Royal Albert Hall ever since. Nothing wrong in being Patriotic towards your country. Thanks for sharing this post.
2012 was so amazing to be British, London Olympics and Queen diamond jubilee, year before was the Royal wedding, and it was wet summer soo British. Good time back before anyone could wave a flag of your country not a horrible eu flag.
love the reaction. definitely recommend nimrod by Elgar 🇬🇧
We are patriotic all the time we only show on a few occasions and this is the proms every year and deep down we love classical music
The rendering of the National Anthem in the last few years has grown more and more - sad, no, heartfelt, yes - knowing that she was approaching the end of her life.
last night of the proms 2009 was a fun one :)
Now that's a last night of the Proms!! You need to do Land of Hope and Glory,(aka The Dambusters song lol) and definitely Rule Brittania, both from same 2012 night. The crowds outside are from major parks from all round the uk, especially in Hyde Park. We don't shout about our patriotism often but when we do, well no-one does it quite like us! Remainers, hahaha I don't think so! Thank you so much Conner for being as proud of our patriotism as we should be. God Bless America. 🏴🇬🇧
Nice post, although "Land of Hope and Glory" was written by Elgar (originally his "Pomp and Circumstance March No 1") in the 1900s, but the "Dambusters" march was written by Eric Coates for the 1955 film of the same name.
I do know Elgar was the composer but thought everyone associates it with the film lol, I remember more about Elgar than I do the film I'm afraid. Thank you for making that clearer than I did. 😁🏴
@@ftumschk. ….and ‘I vow to thee my country’
@@LlejaSwordsinger Teamwork! Thank you, too :)
@@ninamoores Yes - Jupiter's big tune in Holst's "The Planets" :)
G'day Connor, how ya goin mate? Hey did ya ever react to ' What it takes to win a Victoria Cross '. Clarkson does a great example. Ahem, i think you have a bit of Italian somewhere along the line. Pavarotti for e.g. Haw Haw.❤❤
You want to play the violin so bad -- I do play the violin so bad
I was told different back in the 70s Thank you for the update.
You will love the 2009 Rule Britannia!
What is it? It's just the second half of the final Prom in the season. The songs are the same during this part of the concert every year. You've not yet seen the Sea Shanties which come before Rule Britannia (see the 2012) which are musical numbers and a bit of fun. Everyone knows the format when to whistle; when to bob up and down; when to sing quietly and when to let rip. (Everyone knows all the songs but not necessarily all the correct words.) It isn't a specific patriotic day that everyone observes it's just the institution that is The Last Night of the Proms which is televised each year.
It seems to have become a bit of a tradition for Last Night of The Proms to be streamed to outdoor events across the land. A local National Trust property holds a 'Proms In The Park' event with local musicians interspersed with the stream. The more popular songs and hymns are streamed live.
She is not now, nor will she ever be Queen Liz!!!! She was our Queen, Queen Elizabeth II
That huge crowd is in Hyde Park London same day same time as Albert Hall
You should check Beardyman at the proms - Albert Hall
The BBC Proms, short for "Promenade Concerts," is an annual series of classical music concerts held primarily at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The history of the BBC Proms dates back to the 19th century and has evolved into one of the world's most significant music festivals. Here's an overview of its story:
### Origins and Early Years
- **1895**: The Proms were founded by impresario Robert Newman and conductor Henry Wood. The first concert took place on August 10, 1895, at the Queen's Hall in London. Newman's vision was to make classical music accessible to a broader audience by offering affordable tickets and a relaxed atmosphere where audiences could "promenade" or walk around during the performance.
- **Henry Wood**: As the principal conductor for nearly 50 years, Wood was instrumental in shaping the Proms. He aimed to present a diverse repertoire and fostered the development of British composers.
### Development and Expansion
- **World Wars**: The Proms continued through both World Wars, although they faced significant challenges. The Queen's Hall was destroyed during the Blitz in 1941, and the concerts were moved to the Royal Albert Hall, where they have remained ever since.
- **BBC Involvement**: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) began sponsoring the Proms in 1927, ensuring the festival's financial stability and broadening its reach through radio broadcasts. This partnership led to the series being officially named the "BBC Proms."
### Modern Era
- **Expansion of Repertoire**: Over the decades, the Proms have expanded to include not just classical music but also jazz, world music, and contemporary genres. The festival has premiered many significant works and hosted some of the world's leading orchestras and soloists.
- **Proms in the Park**: Initiated in the 1990s, this initiative broadcasts the Last Night of the Proms to large outdoor audiences in various UK cities, making the event more inclusive and widely celebrated.
- **Digital Era**: The BBC Proms have embraced modern technology with live broadcasts on television, radio, and online streaming, reaching a global audience.
### Notable Features
- **Last Night of the Proms**: This is the most famous concert of the series, known for its celebratory and patriotic atmosphere. It traditionally features British music, sing-alongs, and flag-waving.
- **Promming**: True to its origins, the Proms still offer affordable standing tickets, known as "Promming" tickets, allowing a unique and informal concert experience.
### Legacy and Impact
- The BBC Proms have played a crucial role in democratizing classical music, making it accessible to diverse audiences. They have also been a platform for both established and emerging artists, contributing to the vibrant cultural life of the UK and beyond.
The Proms continue to be a cherished institution, celebrated for its blend of tradition and innovation, and its commitment to bringing high-quality music to the widest possible audience.
The BBC Proms are primarily held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, one of the most iconic concert venues worldwide. The Royal Albert Hall has been the main venue for the Proms since 1941, after the original venue, Queen's Hall, was destroyed during World War II.
In addition to the Royal Albert Hall, some Proms concerts are also held at other locations in London and occasionally in other cities across the United Kingdom. These additional venues include:
- **Cadogan Hall**: This venue often hosts chamber music concerts that are part of the official Proms program.
- **Proms in the Park**: On the last night of the Proms, known as "Last Night of the Proms," there are parallel events in various UK cities such as Belfast, Glasgow, and Swansea. These events feature live broadcasts from the main concert at the Royal Albert Hall and also include their own live performances.
By extending to various locations, the BBC aims to make the Proms accessible to an even broader audience by increasing the geographic reach of the event.
I know I probs shouldn't do it but I incorporate Scotland, Wales and England into the start of Jerusalem and refer to Britain towards the end rather than just England, only because it came about during the Victorian times during which the English considered England and Britain to be the one and same thing hence that idea being held by most foreigners since it'd been exported by them during Empire days.
You can think and feel it, but don’t rewrite history by changing the words to a hymn. There’s far too much of that going on at the moment. 🇬🇧
@@chixma7011 oh believe me, it has never been my intention to 'rewrite history' so your implication does offend. But I'll keep singing and praising the heritage of this old island only when the entirety of it is concerned, thank you. Lets just hope the countenance divine shines on England's hills again lmao
You'll see that most of the audience knew the words to Jerusalem and didn't need a song sheet. It used to be taught in schools, I don't if it is know now.
I don’t think they even learn the national anthem now, in schools! My grandchildren don’t know the words at all; not even certain they would recognise the tune 😢
I started school, aged 5, six weeks before the Queen’s Coronation in 1953.
By the time we got to the day itself, we had learnt the words of the first three verses of the anthem and how to curtsy! ( the second skill has never been enormously useful to me although I did, once, have to curtsy to Princess Anne in the Albert Hall😃)
If you're British you will know how much this song lifts your spirit. It brings tears to my eyes whenever I hear it, especially at the Last Night of the Proms. It is not just patriotism; the beauty of the words and music - Sir Hubert Parry adapted Sibelius's Finlandia - touches something deep inside. God save the Queen/King does not affect Brits in the way Jerusalem does and in the full version it talks/sings about suppressing the Scots, so it's not a song about unity. Today Brits sing a shortened version.
I do love Juruselem, if England had an anthem that would be it. Great music and lyrics about whether Jesus came to England when he was a boy.
It really wouldn't. It's mostly about the horrors of the Industrial Revolution. The people who think it should be our national anthem have never listened to the words.
@@helenwood8482 And you really think scraping a living doing back breaking toil on (someone else's) land was better than working in a factory?
I'd definitely recommend checking out Doctor Who at the Proms from 2013, it's great fun.
The Proms run for several week's with concerts most day's they even have had Dr Who night. This is the second part of the last night's performance.
Last night of the proms promenade concerts first started by Sir Henry Wood h
Although this is very Patriotic (and we tend in the UK not to "show" our Patriotism very much, probably because we are four separate Nations.) ultimately the song is about Imperialism, conquering and subjugating other country's. The only time we get Patriotic is about our Sports teams.
As a general concept they have been going on since around the beginning of Queen Victoria's reign and this spectacle began in 1895, largely initiated by one man (Henry Wood)
"Rest in peace Queen Liz. What was her first name?" That made me chuckle :-)
You should watch them sing "Rule Britannia" at the Last Night of the Proms. That is legendary, if I may so say.
You should react to Mountbatten festival of music, some awesome military songs there too including Hearts of Oak, the naval anthem.
This was our school song and sang it everyday in assembley.
2012 was a big hear for the UK. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics within a matter of months of each other. The Proms Last Night would have been a few weeks after the Games closed. We were high on adrenaline still 😍
I am glad to see you again. You my friend are one of the people I always click on.
As a Brit I like your channel, honesty, and decorum. Ever visit the UK beers on me all of them. That goes to you and Texas Paul who I also could listen to all day. Respect is earned and you have both earned mine.
It was so sad for me when Queen Elizabeth passed away. In 1976 I remember taking the oath.
You swear your oath to her, her hairs, the country. To the military she is the country. Politicians come and go and often self serve. She never did and she stays through all seats of government. Now it is King Charles meaning my oath ends only when I pass. Or as we say if the devil dragged her down to hell because that is one place that lady could never go unless kidnapped. the Devil is in for a kicking big time because British soldiers re-orge in hell. It would make our day telling his minions we come for the lady.
The venue is the royal albert hall
Although a lot more somber you should take a look at the 2001 Last night of the Proms. This one was changed to remember the 9/11 attacks and was dedicated to those who had lost their lives, it is extremely moving.
Connor think of it as a classical music festival that's on every year 😊
The Queen was called Elizabeth Mary Alexandra - after her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
You have to do The Last night of the Proms “Rule Britannia “ 2012. You will love it 😊
They broadcast live on a giant screen in Hyde Park.
Henry Wood Promenade Concerts Annual event in the Royal Albert Hall
It ha# been said this should be our Anthem and I agree totally. It is moving and stirring, as an anthem should be. What we have is a dirge.
As a 'True Blue' American you MUST react to this one as it has special significance to you: Sousa 'The Liberty Bell' - Leonard Slatkin at the 'Last Night of the Proms' 2004
Its not just in one location the outside broadcasts its country wide.. they watch and listen, this is what it truly is to be British
Sometimes our versions of the national anthem are a bit dour but this version was exceptional, one of the best I've heard. Bring me my bow of burning gold. Bring me my arrows of desire. Bring me my spear, oh clouds unfold. Bring me my chariot of fire!" Gets me every time.
I love Jerusalem and also I Vow To Thee My Country. I'm English, live in England but I listen to Home Free America acapella group and when they sing all the American patriotic songs I sing along with them, they have a cd all patriotic songs by them, maybe give them a listen.
It was a time when we could enjoy music and song.
ELP give a fantastic rendition of Jerusalem England's second anthem.
Not just classic music....this year they had a Northern Soul night....look for this performance, you won't regret it!! Northern Soul at the Proms Do I Love You(Indeed I Do) - Cornelis Mooijer
Conner,and most hosts of theses .The Podcasts Channels which I truly enjoy always state why have I NEVER HEARD of this . Well before you started doing your Podcasts you were in this bubble of isolation not looking on the outside of it ,then suddenly you have discovered a treasure trove called the WORLD coming out of your INSULAR EXISTENCE CALLED THE BUBBLE .Podcaster audience’s are some of the few .Yes the Proms is on every year which you should have known being a worldwide famous concert as many others you have discovered ,let’s hope you are educating other Americans causing them to pop that HUGE BUBBLE that has an iron fist around Your Country I blame your Government and the dreadful School System not giving you the chance to enrich yourselves I Salute YOU for the effort your making 👏👏👍🤷♀️
There is a difference between patriotism and nationalism. You can be proud of your country without believing in superiority.
@jmcc ...some countries are superior to others ... whether you like it or not , and some races are better than others
Did he say what was queen Liz 's first name or am I going mad !
I guess we are not likely to hear God Save the Queen again for a very long time only in recordings.
As a kid i played violin, badly, but we as an orchestra did "the proms" for our parents as a sort of organised school thing. I have no doubt it was awful.
2014 was the best year... & I was there!
I hope you are not thinking we are European we are british
Connor-Youre only supposed to see stuff that lets you look in. Not stuff that lets you in properly. This is a perfect example.
It's all very middle class. I'm English and very proud and patriotic, but Last Night At The Proms is so a lot of rich people can give something back, and thus be able to slap each other on the back for being such a good person. Very impressive, I can't deny it, but knowing the politics behind it all kinda takes the edge and the shine off it a little.
Her first name is Elizabeth thankyou for watching this conner
❤ my beautiful islands UK discovery is boundless songs are amazing ❤
The huge crowd is over in hyde park
"How have I not heard of it?" you say? Every video you have never seen anything LMFAO