These medals are most likely participation medals of diplomatic/domestic events instead of war medals. The Soviets use a similar medal system to accolade contributors of various fields or participants of certain activities. (Such as cleaning the Chernobyl aftermath or simply staying in the choir for 5-10 years)
@@zhl518 It's like how American soldiers get an award just for completing boot camp, except American awards are just a thin strip and the North Koreas get huge medals.
@@PickleRick91x It is the same song, they blast it through very old speakers at max volume (hence distortion) because there are very few of them around Pyongyang, which is why it sounds very off.
Well think about it, if they skipped a note or had a voice crack they would have to die or do free labour, in my opinion, this is not an good and beautiful sound, this to me is the sound of internal hopelessness and the complete and utter neglect of an entire nation from one fat dictator and the need for freedom being taken away and just out of reach of them. And just over a mine field and extremely guarded fence is that freedom and the life that every citizen living in this sad country deserves.
@@cumception6999 I don't believe fear is the primary motivator here. These are all officers, with various decorations on them. Decorations they've earned through a long service to the state. It's very likely they are just motivated by their passionate love of their country and its founder, the general in the song, Kim Il Sung. Now I don't think the DPRK is some sort of proletarian paradise on earth, don't get me wrong, but it's not one big konzentrationslager where everyone - the people at the top included - live in perpetual fear of being iced for one misstep, like the propaganda will have you believe.
@@cumception6999 its unbelievable how much western propaganda has done to the minds of individuals who think they are above the world, that for some reason a singer would get sentenced to death for some underperformance as resembling as an Asian parent expecting no mistakes from their children, just racist stereotypes and an unappreciation of culture that stems from ignorance to try and separate the people and culture from their government they uphold
@@cumception6999Utter and complete bullshit. Your idea of the DPRK is almost cartoonish. I know that this comes from all sorts of anti-socialist indoctrination, but wtf.. I just can't believe what people actually think sometimes
@@colostomybag2899Fear is the primary motivator for everything in NK. Kim had his translator executed after the meeting with Trump, because of a falsely translated sentence.
@@kashmirwillwin3124 Iraq, afghanistan, Vietnam the list goes on really. Im not even gonna start with you considering thats your username your obviously someone who cant have sense talked into
@@MisakiMusashi Wtf? I was agreeing with you and You're literally making my point and I'm the one who can't have sense talked into? Me raising awareness for Kashmir issue makes me senseless somehow? Did you drop your brain somewhere you might wanna actually read comments before embarrassing yourself.
This is actually a pretty catchy song. It would go viral if they had internet there. Its got that sad endured hardships through war, brotherhood and prevailing as a country with overwhelming emotions of pride with a touch of Rushki'esque flavoring. "Stay warm my comrads...winter is coming"- Every Rushki to every North Korean
@@ahmadja3far397 Yea I think they play it every morning as their wakeup call. Its like in the middle east but its not a prayer to God its a prayer to their dear leader instead.
I dont agree with North Korean System and I hate their leader.. but fuck, even if it's propaganda, they are true masters of music ! This is just epic ! I clap for North Korean musical ensemble !
A choir of souls lost to dreadful authoritarianism. Minds banned from thinking… hearts banned from truly feeling love. A country of ghosts lost in frozen time.
Would love to get my hands on some of these uniforms. I love them, they look cool as fuck. I do have some old Soviet ones, but my biggest goal atm is aquiring some of these, perferrably one of each kind
Anyone wondering why north Korea continues to exist and is so stable have the answer from this video , the country not only produces nukes and missiles but also outstanding culture and music and any system capable of that is bound to be a valued system.
@@nigelftIt isn't coincidence that most oppressive and authority regime have a catchy song and anthem because it's a tool of propaganda and it was carefully crafted to motivates you, brainwashing you,bring you hope and sense of support and confidence to the authority.
Wow you can actually hear the power in this song such a beautiful song honestly Kim IL Sung Enteral President you're people love you and miss you .. tbh You was literally the best leader North Korea ever had ... js
The soloist deserves another medal.
That’s funny!
@@kaasmarcus ?
@@maroni5544 ?
@@kaasmarcus ?
That is funny
I found the Dear General. He was right here in my heart the whole time.
🎉
Even their choir guys are four star generals
not really those are grades in chorus
They are officers ranking from Lieutenant to Sen. Colonel, no generals.
Lol no these guys don't have the correct coats to be a 4 star general they are important but they aren't at the very top
These medals are most likely participation medals of diplomatic/domestic events instead of war medals. The Soviets use a similar medal system to accolade contributors of various fields or participants of certain activities. (Such as cleaning the Chernobyl aftermath or simply staying in the choir for 5-10 years)
@@zhl518 It's like how American soldiers get an award just for completing boot camp, except American awards are just a thin strip and the North Koreas get huge medals.
Its also the morning wake up melody
It's strange how they chose to start everyone's day off with a song that sounds like it belongs at a funeral.
@Tamaz Okruashvili I think their conditioned so hard that they would choose it theirselves willingly now.
@República Confederal Hispánica no it's fucking not. Listen to the version played every morning there, sounds nothing like this
@@PickleRick91x Their speakers are old af. Stop trying to smear north korea
@@PickleRick91x It is the same song, they blast it through very old speakers at max volume (hence distortion) because there are very few of them around Pyongyang, which is why it sounds very off.
THE MOST highly decorated choir in history ....
4:13 - Beautiful...
Musical training in DPRK is clearly top notch.
Well think about it, if they skipped a note or had a voice crack they would have to die or do free labour, in my opinion, this is not an good and beautiful sound, this to me is the sound of internal hopelessness and the complete and utter neglect of an entire nation from one fat dictator and the need for freedom being taken away and just out of reach of them. And just over a mine field and extremely guarded fence is that freedom and the life that every citizen living in this sad country deserves.
@@cumception6999 I don't believe fear is the primary motivator here. These are all officers, with various decorations on them. Decorations they've earned through a long service to the state. It's very likely they are just motivated by their passionate love of their country and its founder, the general in the song, Kim Il Sung. Now I don't think the DPRK is some sort of proletarian paradise on earth, don't get me wrong, but it's not one big konzentrationslager where everyone - the people at the top included - live in perpetual fear of being iced for one misstep, like the propaganda will have you believe.
@@cumception6999 its unbelievable how much western propaganda has done to the minds of individuals who think they are above the world, that for some reason a singer would get sentenced to death for some underperformance as resembling as an Asian parent expecting no mistakes from their children, just racist stereotypes and an unappreciation of culture that stems from ignorance to try and separate the people and culture from their government they uphold
@@cumception6999Utter and complete bullshit. Your idea of the DPRK is almost cartoonish. I know that this comes from all sorts of anti-socialist indoctrination, but wtf.. I just can't believe what people actually think sometimes
@@colostomybag2899Fear is the primary motivator for everything in NK. Kim had his translator executed after the meeting with Trump, because of a falsely translated sentence.
i listen to this every morning
It suddenly takes you back 50 years in the past and in a quite beautiful way.
What a touching song, I searched KPA choir version for months!
If Korea ever gets united they should let the north take care of the classic songs
This one had to have been their hit song for sure.
Hit for the last 60 years, yes.
@@TheNicestPig lol
I am not in favor of North korean regime but I really love this performance. It is so touching!
You should be in favour of it if you have morals.
@@NateSF Some people are just brainwashed by the West
@@MisakiMusashi Can't remember the last time NK invaded a country and killed millions of innocent civilians. Same can't be said about the US
@@kashmirwillwin3124 Iraq, afghanistan, Vietnam the list goes on really. Im not even gonna start with you considering thats your username your obviously someone who cant have sense talked into
@@MisakiMusashi Wtf? I was agreeing with you and You're literally making my point and I'm the one who can't have sense talked into?
Me raising awareness for Kashmir issue makes me senseless somehow? Did you drop your brain somewhere you might wanna actually read comments before embarrassing yourself.
Imagine screwing up the lyrics or the melody, while you’re in this concert
I don’t support the regime but I gotta admit I like their uniforms, especially their hats.
their uniforms looks like the soviet's ones
May be you should then?
The Soviet school of music is alive and well in the DPRK!
This choir is moving.
Note the superb performance of the soloist.
great one, beautifully performed.
Beautiful
Well done
I want this to be played at my funeral
Ivan Rebroff could sing in all those tones alone. Beautiful voices also. to be highly commended.
This is actually a pretty catchy song. It would go viral if they had internet there. Its got that sad endured hardships through war, brotherhood and prevailing as a country with overwhelming emotions of pride with a touch of Rushki'esque flavoring. "Stay warm my comrads...winter is coming"- Every Rushki to every North Korean
They hear this song (different version sounds like shit compared to this ) twice every day, so it's very popular there, known by everyone.
@@ahmadja3far397 Yea I think they play it every morning as their wakeup call. Its like in the middle east but its not a prayer to God its a prayer to their dear leader instead.
러시아에도 신의 가호가 있기를...
Red Army Choir, Korean version
Polyushko-Polye
wow this is powerful
very emotional and beautiful
えー？！
前奏の雰囲気まで合唱団にやらせるなんて…
尊敬ですよ！
Artistry from all ranges, originating from North Korea, is impressive. To learn from
Great song
Great performance, tyvm!
Waking up in Monday morning be like 0:18
Fabulous and very moving
Es lo mas bello que he escuchado en mi vida
Better than k-pop
True!
Singing with all their soul
This is a beautiful masterpiece, i really like chorus and this is so powerful.. bravo
I have listened to this song on 30 years ago, it's very nice.
Every morning?
Classic. This is Michael Jackson for us. We dance and have good time to songs with Dear General
All glory to Korea!
자유민주주의의 소중함을 다시 한번 깨닭는다
Прекрасная мелодия, очень похожа на наши ""Амурские волны", хор уж очень слаженный, мурашки по коже. Спасибо
Amazing song and performance
What a wonderful melody 😮😮❤❤❤
명곡이며 명실상부 높고 높은 조선인민의 축복이고 행복입니다. 감사합니다.
Simplemente magnifico... Una verdadera obra de arte.
This is beyond beautiful 😭
amazing
I dont agree with North Korean System and I hate their leader.. but fuck, even if it's propaganda, they are true masters of music ! This is just epic ! I clap for North Korean musical ensemble !
It's propaganda tool to fool you and make it look like a masterpiece,same like the Nazi uniform.
This is more than church choir, more than a religion
It’s much more than religion its real and tangible, it’s felt and understood by the true revolutionary spirit of the people
Pssst 3:52 is the best part
Chanson très touchante. Malgré des apparences rudes ce peuple est capable de grande sensibilité.
i dont know about north korea but this song make me love unconditionaly. thank
Keep in mind they wake up to this everyday.
"It was so good I almost peed my pants....he said he liked it better than pirates of prnzants"...
(Letra [Coreano Romanizado])
bugduchilseong jeo meolli
byeol-eun balg-eunde
abeojijang-gunnim-eun
eode gyesilga
changmunga-e bulbalg-eun choegosalyeongbu
jang-gunnim gyesingos-eun
geu eodeilga
jeoghucheonli millimsog
bam-eun gip-eunde
uliui jang-gunnim-eun
eode gyesilga
ga-eulbalam chanbalam
bul-eo olsulog
ttasaloun geu pum-i
geulibseubnida
kkumgyeol-edo guliun abeojijang-gunnim
janakkaena boebgo sip-eun uliui jang-gunnim
meonameon jeoghueseo bugnyeokhaneul uleoleo
jeonsadeul-eun achim-insa deuliobnida
jaaeleoun eobeoisalang-eul jeonhamyeo
achimhaebich jeonsadeul-ui gil-eul balghine
jang-gunnim gyesineun choegosalyeongbu
gieoi gieoi chaj-a galila.
(Letra [Coreano])
북두칠성 저 멀리 별은 밝은데
아버지장군님은 어데 계실가
창문가에 불밝은 최고사령부
장군님 계신곳은 그 어데일가
적후천리 밀림속 밤은 깊은데
우리의 장군님은 어데 계실가
가을바람 찬바람 불어 올수록
따사로운 그 품이 그립습니다
꿈결에도 구리운 아버지장군님
자나깨나 뵙고 싶은 우리의 장군님
머나먼 적후에서 북녘하늘 우러러
전사들은 아침인사 드리옵니다
자애러운 어버이사랑을 전하며
아침해빛 전사들의 길을 밝히네
장군님 계시는 최고사령부
기어이 기어이 찾아 가리라.
Beatiful. North Korean are perfectionists.
A choir of souls lost to dreadful authoritarianism. Minds banned from thinking… hearts banned from truly feeling love. A country of ghosts lost in frozen time.
usa?
Yes, brother, I feel sorry for people in USA and co, too.
@@LiterarischeAktionlol you’re on that silly shit
Would love to get my hands on some of these uniforms. I love them, they look cool as fuck. I do have some old Soviet ones, but my biggest goal atm is aquiring some of these, perferrably one of each kind
Good luck, smuggling them out would get you executed
This has been number 1 in North Korea for the last 50+years, there is no no.2 in North Korea its not allowed
fat retarded gringo so funny 😂😂😂😂😂
Anyone wondering why north Korea continues to exist and is so stable have the answer from this video , the country not only produces nukes and missiles but also outstanding culture and music and any system capable of that is bound to be a valued system.
They never had a single form of rebellion in all of their years. I wonder why.
@@Cirypmav57 the masses love their country and believe in their leaders and system despite what their enemies say.
As long as you have the correct haircut
lol
Should we tell them?
so beautiful
🇰🇵🇭🇺❤️ КНДР И ВНР! ✊
Música linda, e ao mesmo tempo triste! É a música mais triste que já ouvi.
Musica fala da morte de kim il sung
É o Bonde da Coreia do Norte
@Rede Emitel, chegou o cabaço capitalista...
@@Gabriel-bw8xq kkkkkk relaxa ai mano, mas sinceramente Triste por conta da situação em que as pessoas estão lá, aquilo sim é tristeza.
@@CD-BVL, procure outras fontes de informações sobre a RPDC que você irá mudar sua visão sobre o país.
We need an English translation.
Beautiful song
Al chile si está imponente la ópera. Estos norcoreanos son expertos en música épica.
My question is-in what battles did they earn those medals
What a tune.
vive coree nord
North in Canada small town wait until hear all facts! Signed THY Source!
Where you great general we stand for you till we die
Where are you dear general KIM JONG UN
We miss you!
So, this is North Korea's answer to the Red Army Choir
Pretty much, yes ... funny how many of the most oppressive regimes also have some of the best national choir and orchestras ...
@@nigelftIt isn't coincidence that most oppressive and authority regime have a catchy song and anthem because it's a tool of propaganda and it was carefully crafted to motivates you, brainwashing you,bring you hope and sense of support and confidence to the authority.
Someone can tell me where I can find "A true daughter of the Party" opera? Thank you.
Just search the opera in youtube and ıt'll be the first video to show up :)
@@cankiroglu7895 Thank you very much.
beautiful
Do you think they know Invisible Touch, by Genesis?
I’M IN THE BATHROOM!!!!
Can’t a dictator get just 5 minutes? Jeez!
powerful
north korea song is very touch in my heart
fun fun fun . . .
Mekuah kel ate yah , tangis iluhku megiken sa
My heart goes out to the eternal and ever lasting Juche ❤️🔥🇰🇵
Their music is lit tho
여기 한글댓 달면 오해 받으려나
on dirait que le cher général est mort : c'est très triste .
Yeah, communist singing. Red Army did that, People's Liberation Army did it - and now the Korean People's Army does it.
does anyone know the name of the main singer?
Hmm probably Ri Sung-su
Nam Jol-Pyong Famous soloist and Served in the Army
This is real k pop
Kim pop.
شي بيزعل دولة مثل كورية لساتها عايشة بالسبعينات 😔
This is not jail. This is not prison. Welcome to life in America.
2:59 баран (ram = male sheep)
that's amazing
Tgat is some serious meddalge, I only did five tours :-(
Is that in North Korea? What are they singing???
Yes that's in north Korea look at the video title
@RFT it doesn't that's true but the title is in korean plus they are singing about the death of "dear general"
Yes it’s in the DPRK. They’re asking where their General is and lamenting being far away behind enemy lines.
They sing Hava Nagila
Wow you can actually hear the power in this song such a beautiful song honestly Kim IL Sung Enteral President you're people love you and miss you .. tbh You was literally the best leader North Korea ever had ... js
bugduchilseong jeomeolli byeol-eun balg-eunde
abeojijang-gunnim-eun eode gyesilga
changmunga-e bulbalg-eun choegosalyeongbu
jang-gunnim gyesingos-eun geu eodeilga
baeduchilseong wonkunoseonghamyeongruiga
bunaru jiānggun yàngha dochiraniirassharu
changmyeongrui choegosalyeongbu
jiānggun yàngirassharunoha dochiranogaka
jeoghucheonli millimsog bam-eun gip-eunde
uliui jang-gunnim-eun eode gyesilga
ga-eulbalam chanbalam bul-eo olsulog
ttasaloun geu pum-i geulibseubnida
jeoghucheonli millimnojung yasimku
arano jiānggun yàngha dochiraniirassharu
chunonaengtaipunggachwikuhodo
nankaisono huáiga huáikashiidesu
jaaeloun eobeoisalang-eul jeonhamyeo
achimhaebich jeonsadeul-ui gil-eul balghine
jang-gunnim gyesineun choegosalyeongbu
gieoi gieoi chaj-agalila
yasashiibumonoaewo yúne
joil zhànsaranowangkudowojorasu
jiānggun yànggairassharu choegosalyeongbu
pilzu pilzu huìinihangkudarou
This version should be played as the morning call in pyongyang... not the demonic creepy version.
Another one is like be in a nightmare in 1984, everything dark without scape! so creepy
THEY A LITTLE CRAZY MAN SIT DOWN RELAX AND SMOKE SOME GAS MAN
박정희 대통령 추모곡 "어디에 계십니까? 그리운 장군(대통령)님"
리상수
Imagine messing up
Qué elegancia