"Let’s just declare the truth here: there is nobody better than John." -Hans Zimmer

@adamz0037

6 жыл бұрын

Deplorable Me did he really say that?

@eternalnjem

6 жыл бұрын

Howard Shore destroys John Williams

@adamz0037

6 жыл бұрын

Just Me look up Shore’s resume and compare it to Williams’. I love lotr score but one awesome score does not trump a lifetime of awesome scores. Name me three great Shore scores besides the trilogy and for every one you do, Williams has a dozen more.

@eternalnjem

6 жыл бұрын

adamz0037 don’t need to. All the Lotr films music crush everything John Williams made

@MasonTorrey

5 жыл бұрын

Williams is the greatest movie score writer of all time. Yes, Richard Rodgers (Sound of Music) is a legendary composer, but at the end of the day, Williams wrote the music that has become part of everyday life. And Jaws theme. That's THE most recognised and iconic piece of music ever written in the history of mankind.

I never watched Saving Private Ryan, I'm not even an American, but I admit that this is the only fully instrumental orchestration, without any lyric, that can make me burst into tears. One of the best masterpiece from John Williams. Magnificent.

@petergraves2085

Жыл бұрын

The opening scene of Saving Private Ryan - will - and should - send shivers down anyone's spine. In horror. To honour the men landing on that day. Where so many ended in the fallen.

@MAGA-fh8uk

Жыл бұрын

You gotta watch private Ryan. The opening scene is beyond words.

@MAGA-fh8uk

Жыл бұрын

Band of brothers is epic as well

@gmaqwert

Жыл бұрын

@@MAGA-fh8uk And The Pacific

@aryastark772

Жыл бұрын

I hope you’ve watched the film, the whole film is brilliant and this piece of music after one of the characters being an elderly man now asks if he’s lived a good life as the screen fades to black is spine tingling and so moving

This piece of music brings tears to my eyes, not just for what it represents in terms of the sacrifice made by people of all nations in war, but also for the beauty of what people can create with musical and vocal harmony - if only we as a human race could harness our collective energies towards creative rather than destructive effort!

@brittanydarpino5970

4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said.

@pedros.cabrales9844

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, towards peace, harmony and unity.

@64MDW

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry. The music is beautiful, but it needs to be remembered that it was written to honor those Americans who died to end the tyranny and barbarity of both nazi Germany and imperialist Japan, both of which were evil and worthy of neither my respect nor my sympathy. "Honoring all" honors none.

@peterscheuer9118

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@allenenaufahu5119

Жыл бұрын

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Dear Madam, I have been shown in the files of the War Department, a statement by the adjutant General of Massachusetts, that you are the mother of 5 sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine that would attempt to beguile you of the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from rendering to you the consolation that made be found, in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have ever laid so costly a sacrifice upon the alter of freedom. Yours very sincerely and respectfully, Abraham Lincoln.

@robertlestylo6085

4 жыл бұрын

To read this, whilst listening to the overwhelmingly evocative, emotional piece that is John Williams' "Hymn To The Fallen", lays bare the raw sense of loss that must have been - and still is - the burden of so many mothers down the generations. Words can never be enough.

@Nam-id7kj

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertlestylo6085 It's the mother's that are the heroes, I was in Nam 67 & 68 Army. When in base camp for resupply & rest, I would play reel to reel tapes from home. While my dad (a fighter pilot in the USAF) brought me up to date about family, I could hear my mom crying in the back ground. It tore me apart. I was lucky to return home & many of my brothers gave the ultimate sacrifice , 67, 68 & 69 were very costly. On the way home after my parents met me at the airport I remember my dad saying " well mommy you can sleep tonight, your son is home safe". God bless the mothers who endure days & months of a child in harm's way.

@tedwardkio1584

4 жыл бұрын

Let's not forget the fathers! They too lost their sons and daughters to such efforts.....

@manusharma3601

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertlestylo6085 fathers feel it too, but someone's gotta make mommy laugh, innit?

It is not ironic that perhaps the best rendition of this masterpiece on You Tube is by a German orchestra. I think the piece now stands as a tribute to not just the Americans who perished in the great conflagration we call WWII but to all the young men and women of every nation that never returned.

@CleitonRodriguescdsr

7 жыл бұрын

Sábias palavras Lawrence Murtha. Seu comentário esta perfeito. Parabéns.

@darthnihilusthebestsith

7 жыл бұрын

I do agree. As the title sais it is dedicated to all the "fallen" ones. Anyhow, death to fascism! An Italian.

@babyges

6 жыл бұрын

you are right!!! i am a german born in 1963... WE HAVE LEARNED our lessons! in my home-town, there were 30.000 us-soldiers and i loved them... there were black and asian people... that impressed me as a little child!!!!! the cadillacs and oldsmobiles... germany was really good at the hand of the USA! thanks! yours! helmut from germany

@nickywiresdyson1

5 жыл бұрын

Very well said x

@TheSchwienfurt

5 жыл бұрын

So true

As a US Army veteran for our most recent conflicts, Germans are my brothers in arms. This rendition of a John Williams masterpiece is spot on.

One of John Williams best and most haunting pieces.

@corner559

9 жыл бұрын

Craig Barron He has so many bests it's too hard to choose. But I totally agree that it's one of the most haunting along with the Schindler's List soundtrack.

@seanharris8419

8 жыл бұрын

Both haunting movies. The musics gotta fit.

I am a Veteran. Every time I head this piece, I ask myself if I have the right to stand in the presence of the fallen. I wonder what I could've done more in the service, did I do enough while in the Navy. I will only know at the Reckoning the answer to that question.

@Fee212

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your selfless service to keep us all safe. I'm happy that you came home alive. May God bless you always Sir. 🙏🎖💖🙏

“Tell me I’ve lived a good life. Tell me I’m a good man.” - James Ryan.

@pieroferin2594

4 жыл бұрын

"Dimmi se ho vissuto una buona vita. Dimmi se sono stato un brav'uomo " - James Ryan-

@anthonywirth995

4 жыл бұрын

You're James.

@johnwhite.762

3 жыл бұрын

For those who have served their countries and communities it's all we've ever asked for and for our children its all we want to remembered for,

The sounds we humans can create...beautiful.

@seanharris8419

8 жыл бұрын

Could you imagine what we could accomplish if we put all of our energy into creating things as beautiful as this instead of destroying what beautiful things we have left?

@MusicchannelFX

3 жыл бұрын

today i farted so loud...

@vanessalele3953

3 жыл бұрын

A quiet place is a dead place.

The music is so moving, especially when one thinks of those who have fallen fighting for our freedom and peace.

@colleen3107

4 жыл бұрын

kt95 gy ~ I knew when I read that statement someone would be offended and say something. If you have not already done so, please watch Hymn to the Fallen by John Williams video by RemySwiss. I cry every time seeing all the cemeteries in Europe, Africa and the Philippines and the number of Americans buried there. So many died on foreign lands fighting WWI and WWII and that never made it home. Just watch please

@DanielMartinez-fk9qb

2 жыл бұрын

A Task that was taken upon all who served. We all knew the risk. But we also heard the Suffering of Innocent People of the world. We can hear there voices from the Grave. Calling on us to tell there Families and our Nation. Please don't cry ! We have given our lives and would do so again. So that the children of the world need not. Cry Out in Pain.

R.I.P to Tom Sizemore! 😪😪 we will always remember you Sgt. Horvath

My dad served during Korea and died in 1994, when I saw Saving Private Ryan and when Tom Hanks's character died, I lost it and cried thinking of Dad.

This music put me in my car from Nottingham UK and drove me to Normandy, on my own, out of nowhere, just to sit and weep a tear because it was the right thing to do.

This is perfect to play for any soldier's funeral!

@rkt7414

5 жыл бұрын

I know your comment is now a year old, but I just thought I'd let you know they played this at George H.W. Bush's funeral 😢

@rmf141

5 жыл бұрын

I want this at mine.

@SexLuthor

3 жыл бұрын

@@rmf141 you want to be a soldier?

@rmf141

3 жыл бұрын

@@SexLuthor I was one for many years.

@SexLuthor

3 жыл бұрын

@@rmf141 well when i grow up i will serve my country

Since the beginning of time, fallen soldiers have been the greatest victims. Young men sent off to war upon promises of glory and honor only to be laid low by horrific sights and experiences that NO person should ever witness. Young men who wanted life and liberty... only for it to be robbed of them by greedy old men who cared nothing for them. God bless them all.

@conniegomez1321

2 жыл бұрын

War is a Racket, Smedley Butler...fought for drugs, resources and land! Those "running wars do not go to the battle!!!

@micky8331

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure civilian casualties usually outnumber military casualties in most wars, including the one this song is about. Civilians suffer the same horrific sights and experiences without even training nor weapons. A lot of times after a sacking of a city, you could argue their fate is even worse than that of a common soldier. I think the innocent young boys vs greedy old man trope only extends to the most recent wars. Looting, sacking and rape were kind of big motivators for most soldiers since the beginning of time. Not to mention the ability to capture slaves. pretty much the opposite of yearning for life and liberty.

@colinturton4524

2 ай бұрын

The Old Lie: "Dulce et decorum est ..."

I have grown up with a John Williams score in all aspects of my life. From seeking treasures in the woods behind my home. To dreaming of flying and saving the day to the ultimate dreams of battling evil a galaxy far far away. That being said as an adult, no piece of music moves my soul as much as Hymn to the Fallen. It’s his single best work in my opinion

One of the most beautiful thing I heard in my life

@annamiller4114

4 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way about most of his pieces.

@salrusso1233

4 жыл бұрын

@@annamiller4114 This is special music for sure ...what type of music is this Anna? Classical?? Hello from NYC sitting here in Manhattan locked down coronavirus virus central stay safe honey...-Danny

@annamiller4114

4 жыл бұрын

Sal Russo mmmm think film scores are their own genre.

@salrusso1233

4 жыл бұрын

@@annamiller4114 Thank you Anna 😊 good to know

@thatperformer3879

3 жыл бұрын

@@salrusso1233 Simp

Braver men than I. Words cannot fathom. Thank you for our lives.

I had tears in my eyes, when I heard this...

This song breaks me. I remember seeing Saving Private Ryan when I was a child (I know, I was under age) but I was (& I am) a fan of Steven Spielberg, especially when he works with John Williams (which is frequently). When the credits began, this piece played. I cried. It’s one of the best pieces of music I’ve ever heard.

I start crying at 4:50 when the conductor pours out his soul into the music!

@kermit1

3 жыл бұрын

Wuss

@bevy814

3 жыл бұрын

@@kermit1 not sorry!

@jensclarberg6419

2 жыл бұрын

@@kermit1 Too insecure huh

I will never forget when the knock on the door came. Answered it and wished i hadn't, they told me my son gave the ultimate sacarfice. This piece breaks me :-(

I've seen countless documentaries about WWII and every soldier interviewed, without missing a beat, declared that the real heroes are those buried under the crosses and stars of David. Everyone else is simply a survivor. We should honor those that gave all for our safety and peace.

There is a reason probably tens of millions of people across the globe consider John Williams to be the best in what he does, myself included. This piece is easily among the top five most beautiful pieces I’ve ever heard, probably even higher than that. It will probably remain one of the most beautiful pieces I will ever hear in my life.

@robertlestylo6085

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@ClassicalMusicAndSoundtracks

9 ай бұрын

The best in the field of soundtracks or classical music in general? In the field of soundtracks, I'd say that Alan Menken has destroyed everyone in the nineties. His soundtrack for the Huntchback of the Notre Dame is impressive. If we speak about classical music in general, no one is better than Mozart. I like the Hymn of the Fallen, but the orchestral compositions of Mozart are genius-level works.

Walking through the cemeteries in Normandy is quite an emotional experience. This song represents all of those crosses, and Star of David markers.

Un GRAZIE senza fine a tutti quei giovani ragazzi Americani che sono morti per la nostra LIBERTÀ

@rebeccareyes400

4 ай бұрын

Greatest generation

Rip to my Grandfather and hero; CRAF/RAF Flight Leftennent Richard Gary Hall.

This piece is so well done by John Williams, because it's not that easy and cheesy "we are heroes" theme. There are so many emotions going on simultaneously, can't describe it in words, just music can do that. Really good performance of orchestra, choir and conductor.

rest in peace to the fallen heroes.

Noticed Bach at 3:27. Nicely incorporated :)

Amazing. One of the best soundtracks of John Williams.

This made me cry.

Seeing the emotion in the faces of the choir and orchestra says a lot about how emotional this music is.. Truly a masterpiece and one of the most underrated film soundtracks of all time IMO. The part from 4:18 onward, where the music climaxes, is really touching..

@apollofanatic

9 жыл бұрын

I know! It's so touching! It's amazing what music can make a person feel.

One of the best themes put to film. Exceptional talent, this will go down in history as one of the best peieces ever written. Classic !

This reminds me of all of those who lost their lives and suffered throughout the war. John Williams captured the whole war in one song.

Let me tell you this song is just so powerful.

@seanharris8419

8 жыл бұрын

You don't need to tell me. The music speaks for itself.

@seawolf4846

8 жыл бұрын

Sean Harris amen

@Patriotusa44

6 жыл бұрын

Music is the greater language over words alone. It can explain emotions like nothing else. Pain, despair, fear, hope, love, happiness, and comradery. I love it. 💕

Just excellent. To remember the fallen.

When I listen this or the Omaha Beach soundtrack it just moves me to a whole other world. I always break down in tears, I feel what they felt and I want to thank them for liberating us all from Evil. May you all rest in peace! You are all hero's. Thank you Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and John Williams for the best movie ever made in history.

Irrespective of the arguments about John Williams vs anyone else, this has to be one of the most touching and uplifting pieces to listen to in this day and age.

It's hard to believe that humans can create beautiful things such as this, yet, be so dam destructive to each other at the same time. Mind boggling at times

Magnificent. Splendid. Moving. Beautiful. This orchestra, choir and its conductor did a flawless, virtuoso performance of this beloved composition. John Williams is a national treasure. Steven Spielberg's adaptation of this story with its unforgettable cast honors the memories of all those who "gave the last full measure of devotion." A salute to everyone involved.

@josearoso9197

3 жыл бұрын

John Williams is not a National treasure. He is a World treasure.

@jimquigley1127

3 жыл бұрын

@@josearoso9197 Jose, thanks, you are right!

when I first visited arlington, a few years ago, as I was walking among the countless graves...out of nowhere this piece came to my mind and I could stop crying...

What an extremely powerful song. Best part is 4:00 to 5:18. Truly a fitting tribute to those who have paid the ultimate price.

Sounds like angels in the backround

I remember my grandfather hearing this tune it brought him back to all his friends who went with him to the battle of Normandy he went to the side and shed a tear he didn't want to be seen. These people were heroes all their lives 😔

goosebumps. so dignified. John Williams is simply the best...

What I love is that no matter how anxious or stressed or whatever I get in my daily life, sitting down and just listening to music, whatever type it is as long as it touches me, lets me focus on that and only that, and in those moments the outside world doesn't exist...and it's an awesome feeling.

Cheers!!! From Central America! Guatemala City! This music is for all the Native Americans!!! And the rest from the world!!!

John Williams at his magnificent best

absolutely one of the best live versions i have watched on Y.T, and the most faithful sounding the the original

Utterly magnificent, God bless the fallen of all civilised Nations, from a Brit.

I awoke to this song today on Classic FM and thought it sounded wonderful and a great way to begin a New Year. Happy New Year everyone!

Hearing this floods my memory of my recent visit to Utah, Omaha, Gold, Sword and Juno beaches. Our final stop at the American cemetery was something I will never forget. It is hard to fathom what our Fathers/Grandfathers did for us, we can never forget.

Flawless! Sounds exactly like the origianl recording.

Großartiges Orchester ...... phantastischer Chor.

I listened to this live, just today, it moved me to tears. Such a beautiful piece.

THIS is such a powerful theme...leaves me crying on the floor!

Glorious masterpiece.

No importa en cuál guerra ni en qué bando lucharon ni en qué época. Hay que tener mucho valor para pelear en combate y dar la vida por tu país. Respeto.

@alexandera4418

9 жыл бұрын

Hermano...Gracias por tus comentarios. Desde aqui, un Soldado Americano te desea mejor y paz en el mundo para que un dia, mi profesion ya no sea necesaria.

@guadalupecasillas1800

6 жыл бұрын

Anubis Argentino asi es muy conmovedora le edtsba diviendo a mi hija que cuando yo estaba en la escuela aqui el papa de una compañera murio en vietnam y me invito a la ceremonia que hacen en el el cementerio de los veteranos es muy triste

@rkt7414

5 жыл бұрын

I agree, from America. I wish men didn't have to die in order to stop evil.

I'm so very grateful for John Williams Tom hanks Steven Spielberg

I love listening to this piece before a difficult encounter or before something that I know will be hard. It gives me strenght and courage !

Nossa... sem palavras... me emociono quando ouço este concerto, dando ainda mas ênfase ao lembrar do final do melhor filme de guerra já produzido.

listening to this on memorial day 2020 🇺🇸

What a masterpiece always bring tears to my eyes

4:19 best part

@russellh6152

5 жыл бұрын

Valentin Urvois True. Absolutely loved it

Best playing of this song for the troops who defend our country

I am an amateur musician playing tuba in a British brass band. Whenever we rehearse or perform this music I shed tears.

Thing of beauty right there

Man this is so beautiful. Very moving for me. This hymn brought tears to my eyes. I love this hymn!!

Masterpiece. The most perfect music for any film any subject anytime EVER. This is wonderfully done. I honestly do not know how orchestra and choir hold back the tears.

AS Humans on this earth we are so privileged to have someone so gifted as to be able to write something like this... beyond Beautiful ! Thank You Sir !

Playing this on June 6th, 2023 - 79 years after the landing at Normandy.

As a musician, you can really feel his passion and energy when he conducts.

I consistently return to this performance, and as an American, it is humbling everytime. Danke.

I cant help but smile every time I get to show this to one of my students. What a truly beautiful piece :)

@dalerider3124

5 жыл бұрын

why are you smiling? It is not really a movie or music to smile about - at all.

@thatperformer3879

3 жыл бұрын

@@dalerider3124 She’s smiling cause it’s beautiful dude, not cause it’s funny

No, it is beautiful from start to the very end.

This plaintive and emotional piece by Williams pulls at the heartstrings of anyone effected by war directly or indirectly. There are truly no winners in a war when you consider all the families who may have lost a loved one as well as the countless soldiers with physical and psychological scars who return home. This beautiful orchestration is one of the best renditions I have heard under the superb baton of Ulf Schirmer conducting the Munich Radio Orchestra and choir as part of the Cinema in Concert series which in this case has segments of Saving Private Ryan projected behind the orchestra. Special credit should be given to the technical crews who have placed microphones expertly in the auditorium and mixed the sound for clarity of instruments as well as the superb camera operators/switchers. Through their efforts, it’s difficult not to become emotionally vested in this production. Bravissimo! 👏👏

This vid is wunderbar, as it shows the various instruments used to produce, such an amazing an anointed hymn! Composed by a legend in his lifetime! Mr John Williams.

OMG!!! This is how this song has to be played! amazing job! clapping hardly!

@dalerider3124

5 жыл бұрын

NO CLAPPING ! NONE !!

Thanks for sharing. Moving, reflective tribute honoring all those brave Men and Women around the world who have and continue to pay the ultimate price for our freedom - I thank them. May they Rest In Peace.

Seeing this performance live was honestly incredible and yes they can make a grown man cry!

Beautiful playing, so emotional.

Sublime. Your performance honors my country. Many thanks.

Maravilhoso! 🪖💖

An absolutely astounding rendition by this orchestra and their conductor.

@lydialas8756

Жыл бұрын

@Hello Rob how are you doing

@MarkJohnson-zy4fd

16 күн бұрын

It is better than the original. The horns are better.

It's just the perfect song ! Thank you Sir Williams !

I visited several battlefields and miltary cemetries during summer and winter in Europe...goosebumbs...Respect! Thx John!

GREAT job by the orchestra brass in the chorale section at 2min in! the irony of this video, is the passion conveyed by this great german orchestra despite the extremely sad history of it's nation in the narrative of this movie.

@ndkblackhawk

9 жыл бұрын

Why should this song only be for the victorious countries?Germany along with its allies had a generation who died for a cause in which many did not believe in, but simply were born at the wrong place in a wrong time. Many of them had their own stories, lived their war, had their loved ones. There is no irony in playing it for all the fallen. I'm sure you get what I'm saying.

This always brings me to tears when I hear this because I always think of the men who gave everything so I could have my freedom. I'm so thankful for them.

That imagery of paratroopers slowly falling from the sky as flak and spotlight light up the night sky.

I was moved from the very begining, very beautiful!!

How can anyone dislike this? Thank you for posting!

The Greatest Generation will never be forgotten.

My piano teacher said, Williams is a brilliant craftman of music,but he never really invented anything new. Nevertheless he can always touch me with his music.

excellent recording, excellent performance - thus excellent music

Simply beautiful, it sends shivers down my spine every time I listen to this stunning piece of music, God bless that generation of Americans.

Let us pause to remember the invasion of Normandy and the lives lost on both sides.

Listening to this music takes you to the amazing world.

Al igual que la pelicula, esta Banda Sonora es uno de los trabajos de Williams que el tiempo revelara que no fue apreciado ni premiado en su justa medida por muchos ni por la Académia. Aqui Williams caminó por la ruta de Jerry Goldsmith en "Patton" al no cargar musicalmente el film. LLama poderosamente la atención la maestria de John al componer un score solemne en sus notas, expresivo musicalmente y sostenido sin altibajos. El Track "Himno de los caidos", el cual es portador del mismo espíritu de las almas contenido en el film \"Pecados de Guerra\" es el cenit de todo el score. Un Soundtrack que como la película es irremplazable que claramente era un Oscar más para el maestro John, el cual le fue negado