"Oliver Cromwell ruled the nation as Lord Protector for five years. In that short time he rose England to be a great power feared and respected throughout the world. Under his hand was laid the foundation of a truly democratic nation. In 1658 he died. Three years later Charles the Prince of Wales was crowned king and a monarch sat once more upon the throne of England, but an England never to be the same again..."
@@jamiesimmons6850Actually it is true. The monarchy was much more limited to their power, knowing the consequences from Parliament if they were to abuse it further. While the monarch has massive power, they simply cannot risk it. Since Charles I, no British monarch has entered the House of Commons.
@@jamiesimmons6850 He did modernize the British army from the standard at the time militia and mercenaries to a professional well-trained army and kept the Dutch from taking over the seas
Rejoice in the Lord. Rejoice in the Lord. He hath put down the mighty from their seat. He hath exalted the humble. He hath filled the hungry with good things, but sent the rich away empty. Rejoice in the Lord. He girded me with strength of war, And teacheth my hands to fight. To bind their kings in chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron. I shall clothe his enemies with shame, shame, shame, shame. So that his crown flourishes. Rejoice in the Lord. His mercy endureth forever.
The New (Model) Army is the perfect OST in this album "¡Rejoice in the Lord. Rejoice in the Lord. He girded me with strength of war, And teacheth my hands to fight!"
A fantastic request! Frank Cordell, a name that one doesnt hear often or in general, when it comes to film music, is certainly worth to talk about! Starting and performing his life long as Jazz-pianist and orchestra leader, he obviously is a brilliant composer of film music and really brings some depth to films such as Cromwell and Khartoum. But judge yourself!
The film drew many parallels between Cromwell and Charles. Though they stood on opposite sides of just about everything, they were both alike in that they deeply believed that their cause was righteous. In another time and another place, they might've become friends.
WE don't need any more 'Cardigan' Woke & Eco CHRISTians...Away with them! WE need men as bold as Old Ironsides, & men like MARCVS CVRTIVS, MVCIVS SCAEVOLA & HORATIVS AD PONTEM. AND the zealous Jehu. DEVS VOLT. ¡VIVA CRISTO REY!
According to imdb, the Oscar that year went to Love Story, beating this AND Jerry Goldsmith's classic theme for "Patton", and 2 women were nominated for Best Supporting Actress for "Airport".
@joe-nz4xz Some awards do carry weight, but those casting the votes and those that make critical assertions on the belief that one film score is better than another is often mistaken decades later.
@@particleboy3584 Alec Guinness was remarkably good as Charles I. There was a few little issues with how he played Charles, but overall it's fairly solid performance. The BBC made a drama series in 1984 called By the Sword Divided which was about the English Civil War and two families from either side of the divide. It's worth having a watch of it. I think you can find it on You Tube. Cromwell had solid production design as well. But it wasn't fully accurate to the historical story.
Cromwell, or the character of the film? If you read Cromwell's real history, you will see that it is completely different than this romantization and heroification in the film. 😛
I recall seeing Cromwell with my high school class in one of those old grand theatres that don't seem to exist any more. We were rooting for the Royalists.
Thank you again for sharing this terrific score to a great motion picture. The history presented in this film is so important and the score assists the film in transporting us to the time of King Charles I and the Commonwealth. Impressive
brian poole lol We don't. He was a Fundamentalist Christian very similar in views to ISIS but in Christian form. He's not called the first dictator for nothing. But he was a bloody good commander though.
@@benbordas2662 what a king bent on bringing an abolitionist monarch again to England whose actions are unaccountable to his population but to God alone ?
I've only seen this movie once: on TV in the 1970's. "Cromwell" came in the same year as some other popular movies were released: "Waterloo" was one. Both of those had a good cast. Richard Harris did a fine job in this movie - "Cromwell" as I remembered. As for the music...I like it! So "formal British" in classic history flavor. Also, dramatic to keep one attuned to the harmonic melody. Thanks, Fred!
Spannende Leistung dieses inspirierenden Meisterwerks mit kräftigen Stimmen des Chors und farbenprächtigen Töne verschiedener Instrumente. Dieses fantastische Werk soll viel häufiger angehört werden.
Opening reminded me of one of my fav films "The Lion In Winter". Never knew about this film! I wonder if film is available for purchase....mmmm.....Having said that, I will say I miss Peter O'Toole....oh wow, just saw that Richard Harris was in this! Now HAVE to find to buy! I saw Robert Morley at the Savoy in 1974 in "The Ghost on Tiptoe", he was a superb character actor.Tks, Fred!
if you mean the leitmotif (rejoice in the lord) its a very epic theme. i'd search romantic classic composers or even russian/soviet classic composers, both had a penchant for dramatic over the top epicness.
I would like to make a few requests... Hugo Friedhofer's The Best Years of Our Lives and from 2 Billy Wilder movies.. Miklos Rozsa's Fedora and Andre Previn's Irma La Douce ..thanks Fred!
Hello Toon Boy, I am very happy to read your requests, as they are wonderful choices! I have them all, as far as I know. In the case of the Friedhofer score, the original music was never published and seems to be lost. All that exists is the isolated music (and EFFECTS) track of the recent blu ray, but there are too many sound effects that one could enjoy the music.. However a true Friedhofer fan would be happy to hear the original music, anyway and maybe we should get to this gem, instead of the (however great) re-recording? Fred
A very good score by Cordell, sometimes unfairly maligned (earlier editions of Leonard Maltin's TV Movies referred to it as "amateurish", an oversight later corrected).
Hello Julien, the music was taken from the 2013 double CD set by Intrada Records, which featured the complete film score plus the album material. More information here: soundtrackcollector.com/title/22258/Cromwell Best to you! Fred
@@winternow2242 That is true. Sometimes it works, sometimes it's too obvious. Harris actually played a hot head more rash than Cromwell, which he actually wasn't.
Would someone please identify what instrument was used to produce the eerily beautiful music which begins at 1:09. I've heard it played in a number of compositions over the years and wondered what it is.
I doubt it was synthesized. I recall hearing the same instrument in background music for television shows like Rawhide which was composed in the late 1950s. At that time the only synthesized music sounded like Louis and Bebe Barron's Electronic Tonalities rather than simulating conventional instruments.
What I Remember, Charles 1, AH?! The Stuarts! ,( totally believed in Divine Right Of Kings!) I must admit , though I believe there hasnt been ATRUE KING since James, The Stuarts have A problem, in that they were Too Autocratic!? Caused Much trouble for Monarchy.🤔
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"Oliver Cromwell ruled the nation as Lord Protector for five years. In that short time he rose England to be a great power feared and respected throughout the world. Under his hand was laid the foundation of a truly democratic nation. In 1658 he died. Three years later Charles the Prince of Wales was crowned king and a monarch sat once more upon the throne of England, but an England never to be the same again..."
It’s funny but not true. Apart from the death but and Charles ii bit
@@jamiesimmons6850Actually it is true. The monarchy was much more limited to their power, knowing the consequences from Parliament if they were to abuse it further. While the monarch has massive power, they simply cannot risk it. Since Charles I, no British monarch has entered the House of Commons.
@@jamiesimmons6850 He did modernize the British army from the standard at the time militia and mercenaries to a professional well-trained army and kept the Dutch from taking over the seas
Rejoice in the Lord.
Rejoice in the Lord.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat.
He hath exalted the humble.
He hath filled the hungry with good things,
but sent the rich away empty.
Rejoice in the Lord.
He girded me with strength of war,
And teacheth my hands to fight.
To bind their kings in chains,
and their nobles with fetters of iron.
I shall clothe his enemies with shame, shame, shame, shame.
So that his crown flourishes.
Rejoice in the Lord.
His mercy endureth forever.
Jk
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Thank you! I was looking for these lyrics everywhere!
Is there a full version somewhere?
BUT what Bible scripture, book & verses is this taken from?
Watched this movie a million times. It's fantastic
This soundtrack and that of 'Waterloo' blessed my youth. Hard years were ahead. This music was my friend and ally through them.
I watched both Cromwell and Waterloo as a kid on youtube at roughly the same time. It changed my life.
The New (Model) Army is the perfect OST in this album
"¡Rejoice in the Lord.
Rejoice in the Lord.
He girded me with strength of war,
And teacheth my hands to fight!"
Great film great score .Frank Cordell deserves a lot more recognition as a film music composer.
A fantastic request!
Frank Cordell, a name that one doesnt hear often or in general, when it comes to film music, is certainly worth to talk about! Starting and performing his life long as Jazz-pianist and orchestra leader, he obviously is a brilliant composer of film music and really brings some depth to films such as Cromwell and Khartoum. But judge yourself!
i love how the king's baroque fanfare is so recognisable as cromwell's own poundering psalm
The film drew many parallels between Cromwell and Charles. Though they stood on opposite sides of just about everything, they were both alike in that they deeply believed that their cause was righteous. In another time and another place, they might've become friends.
Where is the King's fanfare?
@@reidparker1848 2:45, 4:20,7:34
Nice score.what the UK needs now is someone like Oliver Cromwell.
As a Christian I believe we need a strong Christian figure for the country, but definitely not a Puritan
The Irish would like words with you.
WE don't need any more 'Cardigan' Woke & Eco CHRISTians...Away with them!
WE need men as bold as Old Ironsides, & men like MARCVS CVRTIVS, MVCIVS SCAEVOLA & HORATIVS AD PONTEM.
AND the zealous Jehu.
DEVS VOLT.
¡VIVA CRISTO REY!
@@redwingrob1036 We can get you psychiatric help
@@mundee7792 'THE Lord helps them who help themselves'...😉
To think Cordell was Oscar nominated for this masterpiece, but never won. Shocking.
According to imdb, the Oscar that year went to Love Story, beating this AND Jerry Goldsmith's classic theme for "Patton", and 2 women were nominated for Best Supporting Actress for "Airport".
Thankfully, movie awards are meaningless. George C. Scott, who played Patton in the movie mentioned above, knew this, and turned his down.
@joe-nz4xz Some awards do carry weight, but those casting the votes and those that make critical assertions on the belief that one film score is better than another is often mistaken decades later.
As for Oscars and "Cromwell" the movie: it's a shame Alec Guiness, Richard Harris, and Dorothy Tutin were not nominated.
@@particleboy3584 Alec Guinness was remarkably good as Charles I. There was a few little issues with how he played Charles, but overall it's fairly solid performance. The BBC made a drama series in 1984 called By the Sword Divided which was about the English Civil War and two families from either side of the divide. It's worth having a watch of it. I think you can find it on You Tube. Cromwell had solid production design as well. But it wasn't fully accurate to the historical story.
REJOICE IN THE LORD
REJOICE IN THE LORD!
I remember this movie winning an Oscar for best costume design. I finally saw the movie on TV a year or so ago.
Cromwell is my hero!
I loved this movie.
Yes, same
Cromwell, or the character of the film? If you read Cromwell's real history, you will see that it is completely different than this romantization and heroification in the film. 😛
Both@@tomorrowneverdies567
@@tomorrowneverdies567 yes because I actually wanted the king to stay in power, and I was more of a cavalry officer until midwar.
@@TheRealOliverCromwell
Ok. By the way (do you know perhaps why) did you oof all these irish people? 😛
God bless Cromwell
Love this film!! So happy I could find the soundtrack
Thanks ..powerful soundtrack..great performance by Richard Harris as Cromwell.. great cast .wonderful photography..
I recall seeing Cromwell with my high school class in one of those old grand theatres that don't seem to exist any more. We were rooting for the Royalists.
All hail the King of Bling!
That's because you are a scumbag.
Brainwashed imbeciles rooting for bright colors and fancy uniforms rather than righteous justice and the word of God!
Thank you again for sharing this terrific score to a great motion picture. The history presented in this film is so important and the score assists the film in transporting us to the time of King Charles I and the Commonwealth. Impressive
6:12 :D
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oh how we need Cromwell now!!!
brian poole lol We don't. He was a Fundamentalist Christian very similar in views to ISIS but in Christian form. He's not called the first dictator for nothing. But he was a bloody good commander though.
I would moreso say we need another King Charles.
@@benbordas2662 what a king bent on bringing an abolitionist monarch again to England whose actions are unaccountable to his population but to God alone ?
Got me thinking next time I go on a demo, maybe I should carry the flag of Cromwell's Commonwealth!! ;)
@@tufftraveller4784 Comparing Cromwell to ISIS proves that you have a shallow mind.
I've only seen this movie once: on TV in the 1970's.
"Cromwell" came in the same year as some other popular movies were released: "Waterloo" was one. Both of those had a good cast. Richard Harris did a fine job in this movie - "Cromwell" as I remembered.
As for the music...I like it! So "formal British" in classic history flavor. Also, dramatic to keep one attuned to the harmonic melody.
Thanks, Fred!
Spannende Leistung dieses inspirierenden Meisterwerks mit kräftigen Stimmen des Chors und farbenprächtigen Töne verschiedener Instrumente. Dieses fantastische Werk soll viel häufiger angehört werden.
A great and ignored talented composer...
Opening reminded me of one of my fav films "The Lion In Winter". Never knew about this film! I wonder if film is available for purchase....mmmm.....Having said that, I will say I miss Peter O'Toole....oh wow, just saw that Richard Harris was in this! Now HAVE to find to buy! I saw Robert Morley at the Savoy in 1974 in "The Ghost on Tiptoe", he was a superb character actor.Tks, Fred!
I have a DVD copy. Amazon or maybe even Walmart.
Une œuvre digne de concert ! Magnifique.
The New Army feels like the scene when Obi-Wan is on the balcony looking at the Clone Army for the first time.
Brilliant work - A master at these historical scores - did a great one for the film Khartoum
Fred, you do good work! 👍🏼
7:35 what perhaps is this song? Is this a soundtrack original or a real song?
Love this soundtrack just hope they don't make a remake of this film. Here's a sub :)
Thank you very much!
Regarding a "remake": I really hope they dont do one!
I wish there was a extended cut though
Where can I find more music like the opening title them? Cromwell’s Psalm?
What genre?
if you mean the leitmotif (rejoice in the lord) its a very epic theme. i'd search romantic classic composers or even russian/soviet classic composers, both had a penchant for dramatic over the top epicness.
I'd also recommend checking out the choral "sacred music" of Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Beethoven, Pergolesi, et al.
I would like to make a few requests... Hugo Friedhofer's The Best Years of Our Lives and from 2 Billy Wilder movies.. Miklos Rozsa's Fedora and Andre Previn's Irma La Douce ..thanks Fred!
Hello Toon Boy,
I am very happy to read your requests, as they are wonderful choices! I have them all, as far as I know.
In the case of the Friedhofer score, the original music was never published and seems to be lost. All that exists is the isolated music (and EFFECTS) track of the recent blu ray, but there are too many sound effects that one could enjoy the music.. However a true Friedhofer fan would be happy to hear the original music, anyway and maybe we should get to this gem, instead of the (however great) re-recording?
Fred
Soundtrack Fred thanks for the info... I also wanted to add another Wilder film, Rozsa's The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes ..thanks again
+Toon Boy
Hello Toon Boy, by pure coincidence I watched the movie TODAY and thought of putting Rózsa's score into a suite, soon.
6:00. Come on, we all know why your here.
a great score, nominated to the Oscar, but lost to Love Story!
A very good score by Cordell, sometimes unfairly maligned (earlier editions of Leonard Maltin's TV Movies referred to it as "amateurish", an oversight later corrected).
Was that imported from a vinyl record? When searching online to find this soundtrack, that's all that was available. Thanks for sharing!
Hello Julien,
the music was taken from the 2013 double CD set by Intrada Records, which featured the complete film score plus the album material.
More information here:
soundtrackcollector.com/title/22258/Cromwell
Best to you!
Fred
@@SoundtrackFred Ah, CD version's available, great, thanks for the quick reply! :-)
Wonderful music for not such or not enterely wonderfull movie. I miss the scene in wich king Charles says farewell to his son and the queen.
is 2:11 supposed to be "Lillibullero"?
That was written after the Commonwealth period.
@@davegibbs6423 How historically accurate is this movie? Anachronisms aren't uncommon in epic movies.
@@winternow2242 That is true. Sometimes it works, sometimes it's too obvious. Harris actually played a hot head more rash than Cromwell, which he actually wasn't.
Would someone please identify what instrument was used to produce the eerily beautiful music which begins at 1:09. I've heard it played in a number of compositions over the years and wondered what it is.
Cello maybe but it feels synthesised to me. It was made in July 1970 after all.
I doubt it was synthesized. I recall hearing the same instrument in background music for television shows like Rawhide which was composed in the late 1950s. At that time the only synthesized music sounded like Louis and Bebe Barron's Electronic Tonalities rather than simulating conventional instruments.
Sounds to me like a combination of upper strings and flute/piccolo! The harmony does all the work of making it sound the way it does
@@Jmurtagh1 Thank you for your insight.
What I Remember, Charles 1, AH?! The Stuarts! ,( totally believed in Divine Right Of Kings!) I must admit , though I believe there hasnt been ATRUE KING since James, The Stuarts have A problem, in that they were Too Autocratic!? Caused Much trouble for Monarchy.🤔
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6:10
why can't they make a entertaining English civil war movie
His Mosquito Squadron score isn't too shabby neither.
Anyone think they're rejoicing in the lord? Seriously though, great film, really bad history.
Look at the modern secular England, and you start to realize we should have stayed in power! Long live the Commonwealth!