For all who are not realizing this: At 8:09 the crowd begins singing the chorus in Japanese. Until this point, everything has been in PERFECT German, but now we see how wonderful the message is when folks sing this message in their own language. What an amazing moment in music.

@eyeofthasky

2 жыл бұрын

thanks, i asked exactly that more than 3 years ago but my comment sank into oblivion without an answer :D

@strongmermaid4651

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

@christinekennett8170

2 жыл бұрын

Had no idea. Music should be mandatory in schools. Music is medicine

@poozlius

2 жыл бұрын

And still...not a flash mob, with 90% of the audience standing around waiting before the start.

@janettimberg924

2 жыл бұрын

Thats so amazing about the languages; a real musical moment indeed! I just love this whole scenario but do agree it's not a real flashmob situ- ation as i've been in many my self !

In a 42 year career in Aviation, I spent 28 years working all around the world and know this: Get rid of the Statesmen, politicians, and soldiers. Send orchestras, bands, and choirs to different countries and let everyone sing together. What a great place it would be!

As a German native speaker I can’t express my awe of how PERFECT this German sounds even spoken by these Japanese - I wish my Japanese was as half as good as their German.

@lemonycricket3286

9 ай бұрын

I didnt even recognise it was japanese! Huge thanks and a big hug to our japanese brothers and sisters!

@mookiestewart3776

9 ай бұрын

As someone that took two years of Japanese in uni/college it’s not the impossible language everyone makes it out to be . A little effort goes a long way my friend ;)

@mmmoroi

8 ай бұрын

To be honest, German is the easiest language for anyone not least a Japanese to pronounce with reasonable precision except Umlaut and trill, thanks largely to the nearly total absence of spelling-pronunciation irregularities. which is another aspect of precision-orientated German culture excluding deviations from rules. You just follow spelling and you make no mispronunciation. In the mean time, however, I must admit that German grammar is a sheer nightmare.

No sheet music seen anywhere------all these GRADE A + musicians memorized and played to perfection ----but thats the brilliance of the Japanese people !!

@philipmatthews8293

4 ай бұрын

Bullshit!

@brunkerj

2 ай бұрын

Brilliance of musicians everywhere that perfect their craft.

Many people don't know Beethoven was completely deaf when he composed this symphony. He could hear all the parts in his mind. Pure genius.

@jefferyamin9916

4 жыл бұрын

Good job Japan

@joemahoney7690

4 жыл бұрын

perfect pitch boy

@Aikaplan

4 жыл бұрын

They have recently said he had some hearing in one ear. He said he derived courage to write this piece from reading Plutarch's Lives of the Great Greeks and Romans.

@wilhelmii6221

4 жыл бұрын

Some historians think that he actully never was really deaf but that he faked it for attencion

@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036

4 жыл бұрын

Yup, TRUE GENIUS - You got that right!💕 💙💛🌹💜🍎🇺🇸

I wonder if Beethoven had ever thought that in a few centuries his symphony would be played in a Japanese mall. Peace and goodwill to all mankind.

@bilbil7331

6 жыл бұрын

they are beautiful. They have made it their own. I never tire of listening to it.

@anniejacquet

6 жыл бұрын

Sandra Gainsbourgs i

@BlackInMind5

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, he knew his music will survive centuries and will be played in all kinds of strange locations across continents.

@poning8184

6 жыл бұрын

What's a "mall"?

@spark_6710

5 жыл бұрын

Ion Did he really say that!? I'm gullible so...lol.

This shook me to my very core. I had a visceral, profound reaction to this that caught me completely off guard. Goosebumps down my legs and up my back. I had no idea how beautiful this was going to be. Very moving. I finally understand how people can be moved to tears in the presence of such beauty and excellence and grace because that is what just happened to me. Please, dear God, let our world gravitate toward moments like these and away from the tyranny and fear we are witnessing daily.

@namvet1968

2 жыл бұрын

As a Vietnam vet (drafted), agree 100%.

@venven809

2 жыл бұрын

What you are saying is so beautiful

@marlysseward6730

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@azia5051

2 жыл бұрын

Who ever mad this are 100% smart.

@karenhartman9774

2 жыл бұрын

Amen! Amen! Amen!

There is a very good reason, why after 250 years this piece is still performed and moves one to tears…a masterpiece of genius, thank you Beethoven, Bravo 👏👏👏👏

@jeanrobinson705

2 жыл бұрын

200, actually.

@christinekennett8170

2 жыл бұрын

....and he was dyslexic as well. Brilliant

@alfonsomunoz4424

2 жыл бұрын

It premiered in 1824

@christinekennett8170

2 жыл бұрын

An honor to be a part of that. His music (we need more) is a treasure to be sure. Wasn’t he under 15 when he wrote that?

@christinekennett8170

2 жыл бұрын

So many well known people have dyslexia. Whoopi Goldberg - list too long and very interesting 🇺🇦☮️🇺🇸❤️🌈

What I find more impressive is how literally everyone remained quiet just so everyone can hear the music.

@marktec58

7 жыл бұрын

The Japanese have impeccable manners!

@leonmozambique533

6 жыл бұрын

its a cultural thing

@theroadtocosplayandcomicco5840

6 жыл бұрын

Tofu Kingpin that is it im moving to Japan

@alaskanwolf

6 жыл бұрын

Look at all the people gathered, this was preplanned and obviously advertised, wtf is considered a flash mob anymore even though its a beautiful song

@sethanix3969

5 жыл бұрын

In japan virtually everybody knows the german(!) text to this one - so the audience singing along to the orchestra says absoluty nothing aubout them being there on purpose or by accident...

Music is truly the universal language. Japanese singing in German, spectacular!

@jimmyhaley727

4 жыл бұрын

universal language,,, yes it is,,, ole USN vet

@stevebirmingham9650

4 жыл бұрын

German music played in Japan and most comments written in English yahoo spectacular world communication x

@austrobok2958

3 жыл бұрын

To be honest it didn't sound too german to me, but that doesn't matter.. it was sung and played with the right spirit and was a joy to behold!

@yousaw

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, they sing all in Japanese!　For example, Yorokobi in stead of Freude . That is vital for singers and listeners to feel deep from their heart.

@cim888

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly its not universally loved though. Imagine singing Chinese in America right now with all the China hate.

As a Japanese American who has spent time in Japan, it wasn’t surprising to see the embrace of a classic. Japanese embrace music of all styles, but classical music is still deeply embedded in their culture. The young people playing in the orchestra reflect that foundational embrace of the classics. But what was just as amazing was the voices across generations singing the praise of this classic. The voices together was truly inspirational. Wish I could have been there. Hard to beat this performance on any level.

@mookiestewart3776

9 ай бұрын

As an American you should know that we embrace the classics as well. Or at least those of us that spend any time learning instruments do. Ode to joy isn’t enjoyed any more by one culture over the other , it’s celebrated the world over

If there is one thing humanity must keep alive. It is this.

I’m Asian and I confirm we can automatically sing German when ode to joy comes up

@elzawalker575

4 жыл бұрын

Nice. :D well, german isn't so difficult, I guess.

@haroldjackson774

4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!!!!

@allanbirmantas1695

4 жыл бұрын

You do have a great sense of humor.

@pierrettelecomte9392

4 жыл бұрын

Oneup La paix dans le monde ! Celà, on peut le chanter dans toutes les langues. Noël 2019 😘🥰

@testpattern23

4 жыл бұрын

beautiful music transcends language .

beeing german and learning japanese I am extremly impressed by their german pronunciation. nice performance.

@lifeeternal9767

7 жыл бұрын

Asiaten sprechen nach meiner Ansicht neben allen anderen Ausländern am besten deutsch...sogar besser als manch Deutscher :D

@kooom_du_nicht

7 жыл бұрын

HachiRoku du hast recht

@RenegadeSamurai

7 жыл бұрын

hab mal ein Video von einem japanischen Chor aus 10000 Menschen gesehn. Da haben sie auch das Lied gesungen. Gänsehaut und Tränen in den Augen. Als ich dieses Jahr in japan war, hatte ich Probleme am FLughafen mit dem Immigrationsformular. nach dem 3. versuch, kam ein Flughafenmitarbeiter zu mir und hat mich in fließendem Deutsch angesprochen. Als ich mich umgedreht hatte stand ein Japaner um die 40 vor mir und hat mich angelächelt. Ich dachte ehrlich erst ohne hinzusehen, dass er deutscher sei.

@bluebell5737

7 жыл бұрын

Goodness! How many languages do you command! Bravo!

@johannschneider6372

7 жыл бұрын

Wenn amn richtig hinhört, sprechen diese Menschen dort Japanisch und kein Deutsch!

OMG, this was so wonderful! All these lovely Japanese people singing in German. Music is the language EVERYONE understands.

Just when they started singing showing all of the people singing I got chills. So beautiful. To all the parents of these people who made them take classes, thank you!

@LaszloDrToth-in4qu

7 ай бұрын

Bravo

The 9th Symphony......perhaps the greatest piece of music ever written.

@therealoldnewb1716

3 жыл бұрын

It needs to be the World Anthem! It is our Antheme of Europe ... but ... it's the perfect joice!

@lukeshaddick7486

3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps the most over played piece of music ever written

@julioyang7370

3 жыл бұрын

@@therealoldnewb1716 太棒了!

@mranime97

3 жыл бұрын

No offence but Beethoven better than Mozart

@raynorris3079

3 жыл бұрын

No sure about that... Gary Balow I want you back must be up there

As a trombonist and a German, I had tears of joy coursing down my cheeks..BRAVO !!!

@mitanni0

3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Austria. I need my dose of THAT part of #9 at least once a month ;-) Simply can't stop watching this heart moving performance :-)

@bobp3390

2 жыл бұрын

I'm English and cannot play a note ..But I too wept tears of joy ..

@THyperon

2 жыл бұрын

Same here... German Organist.

When those elders starts singing from the railing though… GOOSEBUMPS!!!

@NoahBodze

2 жыл бұрын

All men shall be brothers.

I love how Beethoven’s 9th is so engrained into Japanese culture that the crowd just knows when to join in and sing.

アジアで初めてベートベンの交響曲第九番が演奏されたのは百年前の徳島県。 当時の捕虜のドイツ人による感謝の演奏だつた。 捕虜たちは橋を作ったり　パンを焼いたり地元の徳島の人たちと暖かな友好を築いた。 東京都　渋谷区の表参道でのフラッシュモブは九月だったが　例年十二月に 歓喜の歌の大合唱が催される。日本人　素晴らしい。

@EdwardOversen-ds9jf

17 күн бұрын

Domo arigato.

Japan is SO organized that even the Flash Mobs are announced so everybody leaves space for the performers

@demibara

3 жыл бұрын

Nah.., not really. I guess it's because of that barrier. ( the minutes 3:12 )

@marsnotadoggo6809

3 жыл бұрын

lol idk if its their mic is high quality but at the moment theye started to play suddenly all the noises fade away

@aus993

3 жыл бұрын

That's the quality of Classical Music against Heavy Rock Band. i. Order ii. Finesse iii. Detailed What else can you add?

@behrpalomo4479

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering, this does seem like the most anticipated and planned Flash Mob ever. Everyone was lined up on the balconies waiting for the show to start. I was thinking maybe it's something about Japanese culture they couldn't keep it a secret?

@marciashiraishi5891

2 жыл бұрын

@@aus993 I'm Japanese, I love rock'n'roll AND classical music. There's no contradiction in that, but a lot of people find it weird...

Astounding! The full orchestra plus chorus in that space?! It must have been like the thunder of the apocalypse and the combined voices of the heavenly host! Greatest applause and endless admiration to all those participating and responsible. It made me cry & I wasn’t even there 🥲

Music really is the universal language. This proves it.

@mookiestewart3776

9 ай бұрын

Music really is the greatest invention of the human species . All peoples and all cultures have such amazing musical foundations . It’s literally our gift to the universe since we sent out our golden records into space on golden vinyls

When you're just taking your violin on a walk through the local mall and suddenly you heAR THE SONG OF YOUR PEOPLE.

@DaWhiteWolffie

6 жыл бұрын

LOL

@earthwizz

6 жыл бұрын

Ivanatis I used to have a pair of hemp overalls from Germany. Bright yellow they were.

@iceneko9170

6 жыл бұрын

Theodore Ashford best comment ive seen today. Thank you. You made my day.

@existentialreader5323

6 жыл бұрын

I was about to comment “Why would someone walk their violin?” And then I realised that is a thing I would actually do.

@TheFagotista

6 жыл бұрын

Theodore Ashford brazil

This is WORLD music; if we are still here a thousand years from now, this will still be popular.

@firebreath3926

3 жыл бұрын

As child was always just thought is just well known in my area as the componist was from my town. Was need a while realize that its not regional or german but a world thingy

@LinusLet

3 жыл бұрын

@@firebreath3926 indeed

@ffgummipig

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@joshmocherman5528

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@Helz777

3 жыл бұрын

If some woke idiot doesn't try to ban music of old white men!!!

Deadass the way my soul would've ascended if I ever got to see that in person

My high school Music Appreciation teacher, Mr. McCormick, wrote lyrics to the final movement of this symphony in 1963. I remember all the words to this day. "Gather round and join the chorus, sing the brotherhood of man. Confirm the truth that all are equal children of the almighty one. We will understand each other when all nations join as one. Brothers all in human nature, love alone can make us one." Although not a direct translation from German, it captures the spirit of Beethoven's original lyrics.

@maryl5567

2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Thank so much for sharing the words!! A tear worthy moment for sure!! 🥲

@arkosaso

2 жыл бұрын

The text was adapted from the "Ode an die Freude ", a poem written by Friedrich Schiller with additional text written by Beethoven.

@caroledeestark7947

2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENT!!!

@grk6573

2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! That was beautiful. Thank you. 🙏🙏

@NoahBodze

2 жыл бұрын

@@maryl5567 nah. Im gonna stick with Schiller.

Japanese they never stop at good enough... They always make it better....

@toni4729

3 жыл бұрын

They do indeed, this is the best I've ever heard. Love it from Australia.

@avatarlhamo3063

3 жыл бұрын

Actually... no. The first player plays way too fast and it feels like his hand is lazy

Humanity has so much potential for beauty. Imagine if we all put our heads together and made harmony rather than constant bickering over nothing

@donnagilligan2905

5 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely from a classical pianist who see's beauty in kindness.Thank you Daniel.

@GabsARV

5 жыл бұрын

An absolute heaven

@lleelectricinc.9969

5 жыл бұрын

donna gilligan )

@thomaskember4628

5 жыл бұрын

If only, but you only have to open a newspaper to see we are a long way from doing that.

@IRosamelia

5 жыл бұрын

Then we would have to forfeit our ego and most people aren't willing to do that

@6:22 I started crying tears of joy! I hadn't felt such a strong emotion in so long. I long for the moments when things like this are the norm no face masks restricting us from such beautiful & simple joys! This pandemic seems to have impacted me more than I thought but watching this gives me hope that things will revert & that the power of music will unite us!

大合唱が始まったら、涙が出てきて止まりませんでした。 ここに偶然居合わせた方々、幸せだっただろうなあ。

@rkeurope7200

3 ай бұрын

Thats what its all about:)

Couldn't care less whether it was flash mob or otherwise. The greatest appreciation was the beautiful music and people making people smile. We need more of that in this world. Thank you wonderful performers. Very nice!

@WalterJoergLangbein

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! So very true!

@VivianSmiling

4 жыл бұрын

Agree

@terryisaac8195

4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see something like that take place anywhere in the usa; but I'm not holding my breath because the people of this country don't have the decency, or the courtesy to listen to, or participate in an event of this nature. If there's no alcohol or drugs involved, or a chance for being obnoxious and rowdy it would never happen!!! If these statements offend you, oh well; deal with it!!!

@rogerw.5442

4 жыл бұрын

The "whole" mall was not in on it - but there certainly were a whole of people who were. I assure you, the vast majority of Japanese do not know this piece, let along how to sing it, but for the sake of the video, they obviously focused on the part of the crowds that were closest in recording distance to the musicians.

@krane15

4 жыл бұрын

Ain't that the truth. Too bad this type of unity doesn't extend over to the way we treat each other on a daily basis.

This is coming from a German, I really had tears of joy watching this video, so thank you very much from Germany to Japan! これはドイツ人から来ている私は本当にこのビデオを見て喜びの涙を持っていました ドイツから日本へ、多くの感謝と賞賛を!!!!

@hannahz6754

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, another German, moved to tears by this amazing performance !!! Wonderful to watch and listen !!!

@BioChemistryWizard

3 жыл бұрын

Germany and Japan have always been the best friends. Even since WW2 haha

@glamsky3257

3 жыл бұрын

@@BioChemistryWizard So?

@BG-iu1ld

3 жыл бұрын

Truly an Ode to Joy!

@m.watanabe3

3 жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank!! Ich bin Japanerin. Wishing you a wonderful new year!!

Brilliant, just brilliant.

This piece of music got me through some rough times as a teenager. It was a reminder that there was still beauty in the world, and the album was the only thing I missed when I ran away. I still love it, and this performance was beautiful.

A wonderful and moving performance! Never let anyone use the word "appropriation'" - i.e. Japanese performing German music. This is not stealing and warping something. This is everyone enjoying art from different cultures. Thank you for an imaginative and moving experience. You have reinterpreted a masterpiece!

@philwell76

3 жыл бұрын

Music as timeless and beautiful as this, has absolutely nothing to do with class,race or breed! It was birthed for all humans....no claim to its ownership. Pygmies can play this on coconuts and logs and it’s theirs! It makes me smile and we’ll tears...

@jillbecker8651

3 жыл бұрын

We all need to remember that music is the international language! How beautiful! 😷💕🎹🎼🎵🎶

@liliamcirio7902

3 жыл бұрын

Totalmente bello y sin idioma solo la del alma.Argentina 2022

@c.m.cordero1772

3 жыл бұрын

Thats not what " appropriation " means anyway. Most music isn't a problem to share. Pretty sure the Germans don't mind.

@rogerclark3229

3 жыл бұрын

@@c.m.cordero1772 On the contrary sharing music is a problem! There are people now arguing that Western music is colonialism! Therefore it should be banned. There's no limit to stupidity when it comes to the Woke Brigade. Anything to do with Western civilization offends them. I'm sure you'll find someone objecting to Debussy using oriental sounds in his music.

早くまたこんな事ができる日常が戻ってきますように

Many flash mobs from around the world perform Beethoven's 9th symphony. Of all the ones I've seen, this version is by far the best. Way to go.

To everyone involved in this performance, may you live long, beautiful lives. And thank you! 💜💜💜🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Clever. The chorus was in the audience hanging over the rails.

@Cassxowary

3 жыл бұрын

They are people too so... also, some might be people wanting to join in

@venven809

2 жыл бұрын

They are not part of chorus. Just people in the mall

It doesn't matter if this is staged. Thanks to this wonderful orchestra for playing one of the greatest pieces in a public space. One doesn't just hear a live orchestra at a random day. How lucky of those people at the mall to experience this!

@AlexS-oj8qf

5 жыл бұрын

I mean every flashmob are staged so...

The thunderous clapping was like rain falling after the storm. What a beautiful sight. Japanese people playing German Beethoven. I love it when the world comes together in joy. What an inspiring piece. Fills me with joy and hope.

とても、とても素晴らしい!!ウヌライナの地にこの歌声が響き渡り早く平和が訪れることを願わずにはいられない。

Once in a while there is an opening for the human spirit to bloom outward, and when it does it is beautiful.

@JoachimKessel

4 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@carolyoung4180

4 жыл бұрын

When this pandemic is over we need a world ode to Joy flash mob!!

@susannahkelpyotter5595

4 жыл бұрын

Have been watching these all morning. Each person filmed is radiant and beautiful. This is humanity shining. Now is closed down.

@timasendorf2920

3 жыл бұрын

Gordon Hutchings and it sounds something like this!

@janetbrown6301

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a beautiful statement.

This magnificent trend of bringing 'flash mob' performances to everyone is the greatest musical development in my lifetime, and I'm 78. The venues and manner of surprise appearance of the musicians in every type of setting in all parts of the world has brought the joy of music to everyone, rich, poor, young, old, Ill and in good health. Long may this gift to us all continue.

@sallyolssen63

2 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely ‘Ode toJoy’ so apt - that was fabulous!!!!

@maureenhiggins7341

2 жыл бұрын

Also, 78 and brought tears of joy!

この美しいプレゼンテーションをありがとう。 そして、ベートーベン生誕の地ボンから日本へたくさんのご挨拶を。 🇩🇪🙏🇯🇵

Beautiful! This shows how music can bring people together.

@brendadavis5391

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

when the crowd is actually part of the performance... but then you're surprised that the person right beside you is part of the choir. #lol

@Fynach

7 жыл бұрын

that was so cool when everyone was singing. It was maybe not a flash mob but DID YOU SEE there were at least 3 stories in that building! Great coordination and great song!

@anthonycasso469

6 жыл бұрын

azinineMC 5

@demonindenim

6 жыл бұрын

symphony no. 9 is played all around japan every new year, it would be a surprise that no-one knows it

@ukasz8366

6 жыл бұрын

This was the choir

@ludwigvanbeethoven5176

5 жыл бұрын

@@demonindenim really?!?! omg must move now lol

I SWEAR, when this pandemic is over, I am getting on a plane and flying to where ever I need to go to see a flash mob perform Beethoven's 9th - Ode To Joy. I want to be able to cry over this in public and not just in front of my computer at 2:30 in in the morning. BRAVO!!!

@kevinmoore9084

3 жыл бұрын

The Richmond symphony orchestra used to do this kind of thing I just messaged two of the members to bring it back make it happen again now

@mommychrysler

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I’m also watching at 2:30

@robmack7382

3 жыл бұрын

What a great comment.

@fjones

3 жыл бұрын

Jatika...I'm coming with you . It's a beautiful, uplifting timeless classic. Enjoying it on the bus this wet dull morning. Bravo to these brilliant performers and bravo to the late great Beethoven 👏👏😌👌👌

@gsabillon23

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I 'm speechless. What a treat the shoppers at that mall had that day!

今さらハマった

@pure1949

8 ай бұрын

そんなヤツおるん？

A legacy 🎶🎵

素晴らしいフラッシュモブに感動しました。演奏のクオリティも非常に高い。みんなマスクしてない、何で？と思ったら２０１６年。本当に早くコロナ終わって欲しいです。

Beethoven made it while he was completely deaf, the EU made it their anthem, churches took the tune and made it a hymn, and the world remembers it as the most iconic piece of classical music ever created. Should the world unite to one cause for peace, this should be the anthem. And while I know that will never happen, the fact that we are still listening and enjoying this music when it is almost 200 years old just shows how much it is really worth. This is one thing no one will ever take from us. Not even death could stop the beauty of this music.

@verydarkmatter8950

6 жыл бұрын

very well said. Thank you :)

@ashipnerdoffical4260

6 жыл бұрын

;)

@TallisKeeton

6 жыл бұрын

I love this piece of music not becouse its European Union anthem, but becouse it is music which invigorates in our hearts our dream about united Europe, a dream which maybe lost forever and soon. Maybe the Union will become centralized totalitarian technocratic regime or maybe the Union will be gone - destroyed by egotistic maniacs and we become again a bunch of little quarrellsome particles. But this sheer greatnes of a music will be forever a memento of a beautiful vision, and Beethoven forever will be a conjurer of this vision - of truely united European nations - united in peace, united in strife for truth and united in joy of future discoveries.

@ashipnerdoffical4260

6 жыл бұрын

Tallis Keeton Yeah, knowing humanity it's going to get worse before it gets better. Still though, the Lord will see us through.

@sweetlullaby8465

6 жыл бұрын

Wow this really touching

Oh such rapturous beauty......and the 4 soloists were beyond spectacular......the soprano and bass were heavenly.

Heard a thousand times, loved it a thousand times! Simply fantastic! Thank you to all the Japanese singers who had to learn the German language and yet sang the Ode to Joy with so much enthusiasm. I will probably watch the video a thousand more times - it's just fantastic.....!

Am I the only one who gets super goosebumps when the vocal part begins.

@rachelgarber1423

6 жыл бұрын

Ben Mader No

@SophiesDriver

6 жыл бұрын

Not at all. Goosebumps, and this one took my breath away

@daredemo173

6 жыл бұрын

This piece is a goosebump as a whole.

@innocentbystander1621

6 жыл бұрын

No sir, tears pour from eyes!!!

@porcelainpup

6 жыл бұрын

I get goosebumps when it starts, shit.

People here actually complaining "Omg this isn't a flashmob, everyone in the mall is in on it!" Just enjoy the music, holy shit. Yeah, a majority was in on it, but it's still a flashmob where other shoppers didn't know it was going on.

@maryannkickliter9028

3 жыл бұрын

God bless us all Amen! Marvelous*

@ddebenedictis

3 жыл бұрын

True. In fact, a flashmob does not even require any unaware observers.

Surely a clear indication that music is truly an international language.

Almost to 1 million, congratulations to everyone involved. Thank you for the joy and for the Beethoven!

Love how the audience is singing along! Thank you for showing (again) that this music speaks to all of us! As a german, a European, a human inhabiting this planet, my deepest thanks!

@pimenel

7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@boredoftheworld

7 жыл бұрын

This was no mere audience, this was a congregation at prayer. Music that allows the heart and mind to soar together is so very rare, its magic reunites what custom has divided. :)

@danielsawler

7 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure those singing along are part of the flash mob haha. This piece is not easy to sing and the average person will not know each of the parts :P

@chrishieke1261

7 жыл бұрын

Fittingly, the Germans started this Beethoven mania in Japan a century ago. ;)

@whyyouneedtaknow8761

7 жыл бұрын

I'm an American!!! this does NOT speak to me at all!

買い物に行ってこんな素晴らしい演奏を偶然聴けたら感動で失神しそう。買い物に行った事忘れて帰りそう。

At first I was like “This ain’t no flash mob”, but then the entire audience knows every single word and is belting out beautiful music, then I was like “I get it now!” Best flash mob ever! Only in Asia does every person know the words to this symphony! Bravo!

@dianewarren844

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful wonderful best rendition ever

マジで泣けた！自然と涙がこぼれたよ！

「人類皆兄弟」ってちょっと小っ恥ずかしいけど、この第九のメロディーに乗せると抗いようのない説得力があります。 一万人の第九もこのモールでの演奏も、この曲のテーマを体現していて感動します。ベートーベンが聞いたらきっと喜びますね。 演奏も元気があって、この場所にピッタリだと思いました。 今年はコロナで合唱も演奏もままならないけど、こんな楽しみが早くまた実現できる日が来ることを心から祈っています。

Finally a "surprise" performance of Beethoven's 9th that, apart for a few literal repeats supposedly to accomodate performers joining in from across the mall, actually follows the original Beethoven score to the last details. Most Ode An Die Freude-flashmobs use a simplified, reduced, specially-made-for-the-event arrangement. So I wanna hand out a big compliment to all who learned to play or sing their parts by heart.

@erzascarlet7616

6 жыл бұрын

Job Vink lol 156likes

@jhaymarforcadilla4907

6 жыл бұрын

Well, considering that Symphony No. 9 is being played widely in Japan every New Year, it would be really obvious that many Japanese would know it by heart, wouldn't it?

@kirstyi7860

6 жыл бұрын

Actually, I've sung that piece, just the chorale of the third movement and it wasn't complete at all. They left a lot out.

@brojan155

6 жыл бұрын

very good

@wowthungsten

6 жыл бұрын

We knew you would be here, commenting on the performance, and we did not want to disappoint you. We're glad you enjoyed it!

There's a young guy playing the violin who really has music in his soul

感動しかない

自分以外が圧倒的な歌唱力で訳わからん歌詞歌い始めたら泣く

@masanas3869

2 жыл бұрын

圧倒的アウェイ感

@jrbutnotewing8227

2 жыл бұрын

In the church I was raised in this was made into a hymn called "Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee" I have always loved this piece whether it was played or sung. Thank you Beethoven!

This brings tears of happiness to my eyes. If this song doesn't move you, you're not human

@milk6172

3 жыл бұрын

piece*

@margaretlavender9647

3 жыл бұрын

Even tho there are words to sing in this composition, in the classical music world it is NEVER EVER called a ‘song’. In classical music it is ‘a piece’ or a ‘composition’.

@timking2901

2 жыл бұрын

I feel sorry for those that don't feel, touch and taste the music. This is a three tissue production

@crazycanuk0714

2 жыл бұрын

It brought tears to my eyes as well.

The very best Beethoven's Flash Mob!!! Hurray for our Japanese friends, they are brilliant! Beethoven had to listen with one of his ears to the floor. He left during the 1st concert of his 9th symphony and felt it was a fiasco. People had to find him and bring him to the stage for a triumph. You can imagine his emotion!

Ludwig Van Beethoven wrote this masterpiece in the international language of music. This performance is magical!!!

flash mob or not, who cares?! this was SO BEAUTIFUL and brought tears to my eyes! thank you for sharing!

@robinhood1016

4 жыл бұрын

Imagine if this just erupted around you while you were out looking for a pair of boots. I'd be in tears.

@elizabethhayward5797

3 жыл бұрын

I was in tears! Would be in public, wouldn’t be ashamed! And I just happened on this on the internet. If I would have been there in person, I would have been a puddle!

@pantpissakornpannt1509

3 жыл бұрын

This is my beautiful inspiration of music and attending flash mob

@pantpissakornpannt1509

3 жыл бұрын

Tearful music and flash mobs

@azander1958

Жыл бұрын

This being a flash mob makes it better It shows how humanity can be united because of the power of music

The love of music is universal and brings people together. Imagine a world without music--how awful! And, when I see just how many hits these videos receive it restores my faith in the human race.

Classical music is Heaven's music, when you think about it musical instruments play random sounds, yet those random sounds if coordinated perfectly play intricate music which is why, to me, is what makes music like this a true miracle.

Heard 'Ode To Joy' so many times and it always brings a tear to my eye and this time was no exception. Absolutely stunning. Shakespeare told us, " If music be the food of love, play on ". It's true,music IS the food of love and it brings us all together.

@gumirush4257

5 жыл бұрын

My class played a simpler version with brass instruments and this is very true since after the performance the crowd clapped so hard in the auditorium we playing in

@wormonastring1044

4 жыл бұрын

JohnPaul Dixon why it’s not even a good song it’s so boring 😂

@popazz1

4 жыл бұрын

@@wormonastring1044 Yeah right, whatever you say,pal.😠

@bethmerryfield7186

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful words from you!

@erickasullivan9402

4 жыл бұрын

My very first musical love was Herr Beethoven.

It’s a flash mob on you, the viewer, because you didn’t know the whole mall was in on it.

@Malfehzan

5 жыл бұрын

Well, I clicked because it was written Beethoven 9th. Ergo, I *knew* the whole mall had to be in on it.

@hypermikey6993

5 жыл бұрын

Brent Irwin nice

@user-qd5gq9ec8k

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@stanmichael4708

5 жыл бұрын

it really doesn't matter

@segatore1295

5 жыл бұрын

It's obvious they were in on it from the start

Music has a way of touching the soul. No matter where or who is playing it. I love these♥️

@jimjensen8048

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

I so enjoyed this, it's so nice to see the smiles on those lucky enough to witness this. Symphony stirs my soul as my dad played violin for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in the early 50's when I was very young and it brought back some wonderful memories. My sister and I often would spend hours at Massey Hall (Roy Thompson Hall) Saturday mornings and listened to them practice. Music rules the world and there is nothing more powerful than symphony.

The hymn of our existence; God bless humanity, every human being that inhabits this planet. Greetings from Mexico

@shawnjohnstone3924

4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said! Greetings from canada!👍👍👍

@elaineflohr9145

4 жыл бұрын

Javier Greetings from Australia!

@kingofhumanity

4 жыл бұрын

Love from America 🇺🇸

@wendyladybug355laurie4

4 жыл бұрын

PrayersnLuv WWG1WGA,May God Bless All!!!! We have Been Blessed To Visit Your Beautiful Country Severi Times& I Pray we Will Many Times Again!!!!👼👼💝💝🙏🙏✝️✝️

@wendyladybug355laurie4

4 жыл бұрын

@@elaineflohr9145 PrayersnLuv WWG1WGA 👼👼🥰🥰💝💝🙏🙏✝️✝️

OOOOOOOH. CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS !!!!!!! No microphones need here. The shoppers joining in was INCREDIBLE AND SOOO BEAUTIFUL... SENT CHIVERS.lOVE THE VIOLINS.🥰💥👍👏👏👏👏💫

Just beautiful.

The performance was beautiful. Whether it was technically a "flash mob" or not is unimportant. it celebrates a performance a century ago. Nations have come a long way in sharing music, culture, food, science and language over the last 100 years and we are all better off as a result. They brought joy to our eyes and ears and deserve only high praise. Thank You/arigato.

日本人のコメントの少なさと、海外からの賞賛に驚きました！ 実に素晴らしい演奏と合唱でした！

@sugokuytb31

3 жыл бұрын

@justified hate same greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

Why did the whole choir coming together make me cry

@jimbradley5794

2 жыл бұрын

Because 'music' is magic...got me teary eyed as well....wonderous emotion, audio ecstasy...

This is beautiful

徳島県民は全員が第九を歌えるって噂はホントだったんだな。

Why does it take something like this for me to fall back in love with the human race...

@aokimika9249

5 жыл бұрын

Hm meh. 3 hours ago a depression wave hit me and I'm looking for distraction..

@GronTheMighty

4 жыл бұрын

@@aokimika9249Please, i beg you, do not let dark feelings grasp at your heart; fight them to flee with the mighty acts of smiling to strangers on the street, the pouring out of the best and most potent words of encouragement and thankfulness you can conjure from out of nowhere to those you meet who are working with sullen looks on their faces and dirt on their hands, giving gifts of nourishment to others. Persist with kindness in breaking down the unneeded barriers holding apart our hearts, that they may come to touch and spread the strength of unrequited love amongst us - I too found myself once coming under the brief spell of a sadness that felt unlike any i could disperse in solitude; I chose to reject it at first by just giving sandwiches to homeless people even though i had barely the money to feed myself, and it didn't take long before the smiles they paid in return brought me back from the edge of the abyss to where i am now, a glowing beacon of willful and playful joy those around me mill and swarm about for closeness, warmth, comfort, and the healing of aching hearts. You too have the same power if not more, i believe you can find it and bring it to bear, showing the entirety of the universe your kindling flame and doubtlessly it will grow like the strongest of seeds evermore - even as i write this meagre gift of words just for you, knowing nothing of your person or the struggle that is your life, i weep in earnest, not from sadness but because my heart throbs, for it is now a vessel in which hope can live and exude from; hope that you too will persevere and flourish. You have my faith, need you any more, then just tell a little of what ails you the most; i can no longer judge others as that act was part of what drove me towards the cold darkness, and rest awaits only when i become dust and memories, until then you may take from me any strength you need, i give it freely and with no desire for recompense!

@GronTheMighty

4 жыл бұрын

You may have tried to hide away yourself from others, tried to pass judgement, expected every fellow human to already be working in unison towards the harmonious existence music can show us is promised when all hearts are openly exposed and beating together; Dwell further on what hinders your own self from being a person you can love, and make that hindrance vane and blemish no longer your sight of humanity with expectations of immediate betterment, but instead throw off those shackles of wanting and give of yourself to others - it may well be that many thousands of generations must yet pass before we are fully at peace, but as long as just one of us has the courage and will to roar at death and sadness, that path is the path we are all on, and believe me there are many with hearts of lions even if news and social media are all abuzz with emphasis on troubling trials all over the world. We need only pay heed to not falter ourselves, and to right our own course towards brighter times when we do, and we will succeed beyond measure, in due time :)

@aokimika9249

4 жыл бұрын

@@GronTheMighty oh boy.. thanks It got better. For me it's just life being life.. It be like that sometimes.

@GronTheMighty

4 жыл бұрын

@@aokimika9249It be indeed like that sometimes, when it seems insurmountable, we reach out for a little help :)

I love this FLASH MOB performances. Watching from Illinois USA: 10-17-2021.

I’ve seen Beethoven’s 9th symphony live many times; this the most inspiring and dramatic.

Everyone is talking about how it's not a flash mob but is no one gonna appreciate this shit cause it's amazing

@WalterJoergLangbein

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Music, Great Performance! So bautiful! THANK YOU!

@diplomasaurus4232

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing, very powerful hearing all those instruments and voices together

@damnpianist

4 жыл бұрын

Bonnita Hiddinga I thought so... I think there's much more meaning in this video than whether or not it's a flash mob

@michaelmiller1215

4 жыл бұрын

Bonnita Hiddinga It WAS amazing!

@WalesRadio

4 жыл бұрын

A flash mob or not, it was an uplifting performance all the same. It quite stills my blood. I wish I'd been there.

To paraphrase the title, "Ode to Joy", let me say, "Ooh, what Joy!" An accomplished performance by players and choristers who so visibly enjoyed themselves. But don't forget the soloists who were exceptional too! A rare treat, a gem of musical expertise, especially when the Chorus pitched in. Well done to all.

@ruty6099

5 жыл бұрын

Im pretty sure everyone already knew Ode to Joy was Beethoven's 9th symphony if they didnt Idk why they're here

@goldenbear8088

4 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely amazing thrilling touching moving magnificent I am not at all concerned about who or why or how I was only blessed to hear these wonderful musicians and singers from all walks of life I'm sure to pour out their praise and allow other humans 2 enjoy this. As an American citizen, brought up in the southern Baptist Church and singing in choirs all my life there is nothing so stirring as joining your voice with another human and experiencing the joy that it gives you. I just want to say thank you thank you thank you.

8:43 the only person in the audience who knows the actual lyric of the piece. im not a german/austrian myself but i always cringed whenever people tried to localize the lyric. But anyway, i think this is one of the better (and most complete) execution of many beethoven 9th flash mobs you can find on youtube, so kudos to the orchestra.

So beautiful!!!!

Did anyone else cry watching this....or just me? So good.

@3a14laicf7

5 жыл бұрын

Yah me cried

@bilbil7331

5 жыл бұрын

@@@Alex....hair raising..LOL

@helruna7580

5 жыл бұрын

me too ;-)

@ReallyGottaTap

5 жыл бұрын

Buckets.

@yedduneil

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I did

OH MY GOD! I would have loved to experience the moment when everybody started to sing. I got chills listening to it on my phone. It would have been transcending in person.

@BTinSF

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think "everybody" was singing. I assume those singing were choristers planted in the hall because I'm a lifelong classical music fan and I couldn't sing all the words in German. I doubt anything like that many "regular" Japanese could unless they were trained to do so.

@mmmoroi

2 жыл бұрын

@@BTinSF 　"those singing were choristers planted in the hall" is exactly what a flash mob is about, is it not? While Beethoven's No.9 is extremely popular, few Japanese can sing it in German. Those singing in German from 6:23 to 7:49 are the members of the Musashino Chorus who are familiar with the German lyrics, whereas those joining the chorus (a dozen or two individuals) from 8:11 are the laymen=members of the public who happen to know the lyrics in Japanese only. Note that members of the Musashino Chorus changed language at this point apparently to encourage passers-by to participate in the choir; simply because this climax is the part of the symphony best known to anyone in the country. Personally I believe at least the first part of the lyrics by Schiller is worth memorising since the time I was deeply impressed by the performance of an actress reciting this in one scene of the film "Clockwork Orange (1971)" by Stanley Kubrick. Freude, schöner Götterfunken Tochter aus Elysium Wir betreten feuertrunken Himmlische, Dein Heiligtum Deine Zauber binden wieder Was die Mode streng geteilt Alle Menschen werden Brüder Wo Dein sanfter Flügel weilt I believe you have far more extensive knowledge about classical music than I have, and I hope you join me praising its unparalleled beauty in both poetic and phonetic terms, which is sadly missing from this splendid performance in the footage.

@mastiffmama6008

2 жыл бұрын

That is exactly how I feel. To witness this in person would be pure joy!

Notice their professionalism and sedate countenance. Our kids should be learning from and emulating this. God 🙌 bless them 🙏 and all the Japanese people.

皆さんとっても楽しそう！まさに音楽の原点ですね。

who would negatively comment on this amazing performance?!?! My god people are jaded and need to complain...who cares flash mob or performance - it's the best damn thing I've seen in awhile. I've watched it 3 times now.. SUPER AMAZING!!!!!!!

@dorisadams4785

4 жыл бұрын

Words can’t express the joy I feel for something like that

@canndo1

4 жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful! The acoustics must have been amazing to have heard it live, in the moment!

@robinhood1016

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not ashamed to admit I would probably weep with joy if a performance like this erupted around me.

@rogerblacklaw1479

3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how something so innocent and beautiful can still draw negative opinions from people . Have faith and take joy out of something, that i believe was created for all . Peace

@MrSteeeevo

3 жыл бұрын

The negative comments are more a reflection on the person than this amazing breathtaking performance.

just a quick point to make on an absolutely stunning performance. in all other flashmobs with musical instruments, I have seen sheet music on this performance I didn't spot any they all played or sang from memory now that's what I call a performance bravo to the choir and orchestra.

@kelvinsmallwood6315

4 жыл бұрын

You're right about no sheet music in this performance. It is also the best performance on You Tubeas all the other performances only play pArt of the final.

@robinhood1016

4 жыл бұрын

Every orchestra kid knows Ode to Joy by heart by the time we reach 11th grade.