I’m a very proud Englishwoman and this never fails to make me cry.. especially now we have lost our Wonderful late Queen.. and no you’re not annoying.. 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧❤️

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Why thank you...

@Ionabrodie69

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkfromtheStates You’re Welcome..😂❤️

@lawrenceglaister4364

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkfromtheStates , just ignore if anyone is moaning they are just nit picking , your doing great and asking the correct questions and learning unlike some people that stop the video's every 5-10 seconds ask a daft question and the answer is in the next 15 seconds on the video !!!!! Keep going sir your doing well .

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Appreciate the kind words

@bladeschick1

9 ай бұрын

Ditto ❤

I am so proud and so jealous at the same time of a nation which is so united, which stands together so firmly, and which is able and willing to show this to the whole world! Those are attributes us Germans will never be be aware of - everybody knows why. Forgive us, Britannia, and never stop being proud of your country and your new King Charles!

@bladeschick1

9 ай бұрын

God bless you ❤

@susanrussell1725

7 ай бұрын

Both my mum and dad were in uniform and fought in world 2,we hold no grudge, years have past and we have all learnt lessons, lets stay brothers England and Germany, brothers in arms xxx

@albin2232

4 ай бұрын

I love Germany and it's people. I've had wonderful times there. Hello from Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@matthewrandom4523

4 ай бұрын

@@albin2232 You must be so proud to be Scottish! What a beautiful country, with a rich history, and the people there are so warm-hearted and welcoming! I've been visiting both Glasgow and Edinburgh a couple of vears ago, and felt in love immediately 😍

@albin2232

4 ай бұрын

@@matthewrandom4523 I have the same feelings about Germany. Alles Gute 👍

Very much an anthem for our friends in England but I still love listening to this. Proud to be British. Over and out from Edinburgh!

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Very good

@59jalex

Жыл бұрын

Many of us English look forward to watching the Edinburgh tattoo. Not just because my own father was 1st Battalion the Highland Light Infantry, but also for the music. Black Bear, Scotland the Brave, Flower of Scotland etc. For me, there are no better sounds than the bagpipes and massed bands.

@bevanfletcher6563

Жыл бұрын

@@59jalex I love watching the Edinburgh Tattoo, from here in New Zealand, no Country does pomp and ceremony like the Brits. My Cousin's son was one of the New Zealand Soldiers marching with the Australians and Canadians in the procession at the funeral of HMTQ.

@Oxley016

Жыл бұрын

@@bevanfletcher6563 The anzacs looked great at the funeral, fit right in there with the guards division! Something for you all to be proud of!

@bevanfletcher6563

Жыл бұрын

@@Oxley016 Thank we are, we maybe the furthest away of the Monarchy's realms, but we are still loyal and will always stand by Britain's side.

Your respect is impressive Sir. I get emotional over Jerusalem for too many reasons but at the opening bars of the National Anthem someone started peeling onions ... Rest in Peace your Majesty Your promise was well kept Duty done Ma'am.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Love this

The National Anthem was so moving...😢RIP your Majesty..

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Very emotional for sure.

Jerusalem Lyrics: And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon England's mountains green? And was the holy Lamb of God On England's pleasant pastures seen? And did the Countenance Divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here Among these dark satanic mills? Bring me my bow of burning gold Bring me my arrows of desire Bring me my spear! O clouds, unfold Bring me my chariot of fire! I will not cease from mental fight Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand Till we have built Jerusalem In England's green and pleasant land

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ted. Very nice

@Hypnobunny1

Жыл бұрын

“SINGS ALONG “

@Hypnobunny1

Жыл бұрын

I spotted an American flag on the balcony not easy in a sea of lots of flags x

@MrDaiseymay

7 ай бұрын

@@Hypnobunny1 On other years, there have been far more foreign flags, mostly from europe and the USA. Not so much in 2012. THIS YEAR, was spoit by a rediculous resurgence of EU flags, even more than Union Jacks. It should NOT, be allowed.

God rest Her Majesty's sweet soul. We used to sing Jerusalem at school. I loved it.

It's Benjamin Brittan's arrangement of the national anthem and to my mind the best ever. Never fails to bring tears to my eyes, especially now since we have now lost Her Majesty. Elizabeth did say to Ben Britten that she had heard the National Anthem so many tiomes but his arrangement was the best. I'd he happy to hear your response to Handels Zadok the Priest and Parry's I was Glad, both used at the Coronation.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Graham

American here with British ancestry, I hope one day I can visit your green & pleasant land

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Me too

Jerusalem is my absolute favourite. Very stirring.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

So good

The pride felt at hearing this. "In England's green and pleasant land" Very proud to be British as we start a new year with a King instead of our Queen. Looking forward to King Charles' coronation. A certain prince should watch a few of these and hopefully remember what and who he is. Whether he likes it or not, he sprang from this wonderful land.

Hello again Mark, you posting these proms videos made me realise the time of year and I remember this time last year a number of American KZreadrs were asking what we do on veterans day, they were horrified when they were told that we don't have "veterans day", to American ears this came across as "we don't acknowledge those who have died or been injured, served the country", as with many things the British tend to be more reserved in such matters, however, what came about was that Brits told about how on the 11/11 at 11am the whole country observes a minutes silence in respect of those who have served and those who have paid the ultimate price in the persute of peace and justice, the symbol of The Royal British Legion is the poppy, this came about because of the fields of France after the war were covered in red poppies, so the eleventh of November or the Sunday nearest to that date is Remembrance Day throughout the whole of the UK, we donate money for a poppy to wear in November and the money raised goes towards taking care of the needs of the armed forces, those who are now retired, injured, tending the graves of those who didn't come home, this is done around the world wherever the British have been but also taking care of those who have fought against us, I'm struggling to type this, I'm getting quite emotional, I just wanted you to know that we do care for our military service personnel and recognise them all, we just do it quietly except for the one day a year.

We as a nation dont show our patriotism very much/well,the proms gives us an excuse to let our hair down and really show it.🇬🇧 Ps R I P your majesty😪😪

Great video Mark, last night of the proms is a fantastic night with lots of fun centred around some awesome music.

never gets old. As a proud brit with daughters born in Canada. This video never gets old. My bucket list includes getting my 'Canadian daughters' to a last night at the proms. thanks for posting.

My lare Mother was a huge fan of this festival of music and relished the last night. We sang this at her funeral, I cry everything I hear it

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Oh I would too

I have had the privilege of attending The Royal Albert Hall many times from classical concerts, The 1812 overture with cannon effect nearly made my poor Mum jump out of our box! I saw Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin and also a Vangelis concert which was so poorly rehearsed, it was hilarious, poor soul, he couldn't contain himself and just had to have a go on the great pipe organ - you don't so much hear that Organ, you feel it's vibration in your very bones!

We don't do it often, but when we do it, we do it right....

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

I've been to the royal Albert Hall. My son took me to see a performance of Strauss for my 60th birthday. I'll always remember that night it was fantastic! x

I love the way that you react to our 'pomp and circumstance'. The Royal Albert Hall is quite unbelievable. Only been once but it has stuck in my memory and will be there forever.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. It was great

The magical Royal Albert Hall.

I love listening to The National Anthems of various Countries, your own being one of the best. The Welsh National Anthem sounds just awesome.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is. Got to hear it many times during my rugby days

@liveinhope

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkfromtheStates Funnily enough the tune used for the Star Spangled Banner is derived from a popular English drinking song called “To Anacreon in Heaven.” It was written 1775.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

I love it even more now.

That version of The National Anthem was written by Benjamin Britten in 1962 ... its beautiful and is the version always at the last night of the proms

Jerusalem should be our national anthem

Land of Hope and Glory next.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

plan on it.

@johnmcaleer7099

Жыл бұрын

Great🥳

@Isleofskye

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkfromtheStates PLease,Mark and it is the "2009 Last Night Of The Proms" version that you want,my friend.

Happily we can watch on television from home, which is the only way I could watch, also the concerts. I even got my husband to be a fan of the Last night, he wasn't really interested in music , but I gradually got him to appreciate certain pieces. Took me 30 years though.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Lol great job Iris

AS you have enjoyed the Last night of the Proms so much, it is as well to know that all this " pomp and ceremony " takes place at the Royal Albert Hall in London which is obviously England. Can I suggest that to get a taste of another massively electric atmosphere, you take a look at the " Edinburgh Military Tattoo " , held on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle and which embraces a lot of music from all over the world and including the USA.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. I will

@goldenlabradorskye

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkfromtheStates you need to watch this big time

The hymn Jerusalem is based upon an ancient legend, which has Jesus as a child visiting the tin mines of Cornwall, in the company of his Uncle Cleopas. The words come from a poem composed by William Blake

There’s nothing “ cool “ about it , it’s magnificent.

William Blake, English poet, artist and mystic wasn't much celebrated in his lifetime, but now acknowledged properly. Legend has it that the young Jesus came to England with his uncle Joseph of Arimathea. This is Blake's thoughts on the supposed event. And did those feet in ancient time walk upon England's mountains green. And was the holy Lamb God on England's pleasant pastures seen? And did the countenance divine shine forth upon those clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here among those darks satanic mills,? Give me a bow of burning gold. Bring me my arrows of desire, Bring me my spear. Oh! Clouds unfold give my chariots of fire. I will not cease from mental fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand, ''Til we have built Jerusalem in England's green and pleasant land. I enjoyed your reaction, Thank you.

@MarkfromtheStates

10 ай бұрын

Thank you

Jerusalem is a much loved hymn.

'Jerusalem' is almost the unofficial anthem of England, because 'God save the Queen' is the anthem of the whole UK. William Blake was a great poet and artist of about 1800; he was not an establishment figure! Notice his swipe at the 'dark, satanic mills'. This was the time that so many were toiling away in the textile mills under appalling conditions. The first lines refer to an ancient legend that Joseph of Arimathaea once visited England, bringing the young Jesus with him.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

So cool thanks Jonathan

Ok dude, now you've heard Jerusalem, try Emerson, Lake and Palmers version. You may have heard of them. A British prog-rock band from the 70s. It's somewhat different but will blow your mind. ✌️♥️🇬🇧

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

I've heard of them sure. Wasn't some in the band YES? Or am I wrong?

Many concerts encourage audience participation. And then there's the Last Night of the Proms.

An interesting snippet is that the writer of a film that won an academy award was struggling to find a name for his film, he was watching Jerusalem on tv when he suddenly stood up and shouting to his wife said 'I've got it - Chariots of Fire' at around 5:35 onwards in your great video.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark...that is interesting.

@chrisvowell2890

Жыл бұрын

The writer of the film "Chariots of Fire" was Colin Welland and when he lifted the Oscar for Best Screenplay, he memorably ended his acceptance speech with, "The British are coming!"

Best rendition I’ve ever heard

Impressed by your admiration, sire!

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I so enjoy watching with you again these brilliant scenes. It's like experiencing them for the 1st time. I remember growing up and singing with my family watching this on the TV. Awesome. I so much rather see people having fun 2gether than making fun out of each other. I've not been to the proms but have been to the Royal Albert Hall. I saw the 'Mikado' there (where they somehow flooded the arena as part of the scenery of the show). And saw my sister (an ICU nurse) singing in a Christmas Carol Concert by various London Hospital Staff Choirs. Magical & proud. She emigrated to the US many moons ago but is still an ICU nurse & of course, now is a US citizen. God Bless. xx😁💕

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

I love this. Thank you for joining me.

Mark I have been to the Royal Albert Hall twice, and it is awesome.xx

I hate it when I cry at work

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Lol but it's a good cry I hope

@jjcustard6378

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkfromtheStates yes and no unfortunately, tears of a Patriot mixed with the tears of the knowledge that the establishment is intent on destroying all that we are and have been

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you and I could have a nice chat over a pint.

@jjcustard6378

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkfromtheStates whenever you're in Norfolk England let me know, we've got some cracking pubs

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Awesome

Many thanks Mark, for your kind words. Britain, like many Western countries, is going through a crisis of change, not to our liking, or approval, not that we are being asked for permission.

I have been lucky enough to attend a concert at the Albert Hall.....And it was a classical concert...Not the Proms......But it was still awesome.....It was Karl Jenkins - Palladio..feating Miriam Stockley (singer)...Was wonderful to see perfomed LIVE after purchasing the album.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Nice

This was the year of our late Queens Diamond Jubilee (60th year of her reign) so the Patriotism is in full force.😊

William Blake's poem which forms the lyrics to the song Jerusalem was inspired by the legend that Jesus (yes, THAT Jesus) once visited Britain, probably (IIRC) on a trading voyage (possibly combined with pilgrimage) with his Uncle, Joseph of Arithemea. This is historically plausible. There's a tree that grows (or used to - not sure if it's still there) in the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset that supposedly originally grew from Joseph's wooden staff that he stuck in the ground there. It's known as the Holy Thorn. Our islands are full of such legends and material objects from our misty past. Also, Blake lived at the time when the countryside was being despoiled by the ravages of the Industrial Revolution, noted here in his reference to 'these dark, Satanic mills'. He dreamed of building or rebuilding something more pure and honourable 'in England's green and pleasant land'. Every English person feels something of that in their heart, if you scratch the surface. Just chuck us a 'bow of burning gold', some 'arrows of desire' and a 'spear' and watch those clouds unfold! I used to go to the Proms back in the late 60s or early 70s, when I was in my teens. The idea of the concert series was to make live performance of good quality classical music accessible to all. If you bought a season ticket it was very cheap per concert, and admittance to the Last Night (party time) came with it. The concerts were all at the Albert Hall back then. The arena area at the front was (and still is) for standing patrons and was usually packed with earnest and very knowledgeable music students. The other cheap seats were 'up in the gods' in the topmost tier of those galleries you see, right up under the arches. Again, no seats, and quite private, so you could lie down, sit cross legged, or lean over the balcony to watch the magnificent spectacle below, as you wished. A lot of London workers came in directly from work and would often bring sandwiches and a flask of coffee for their supper, taken on the floor, picnic style. You could BYO cushions etc too.. I loved it up there, another world. The Last Night was fun, though all that unabashed patriotism was unfashionable and slightly embarrassing at that point. It sort of revived later I think, and became the mammoth spectacle it is today, with tickets going for thousands of pounds. I think my season ticket cost 12s 6d. Oh, and 'Prom' is short for 'Promenade' - it means to walk around/ up and down, which you can do in the non-seated areas, theoretically at least. :-)

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Very nice thank you

I went to the Royal Albert Hall several times in the years when Eric Clapton was doing a Summer season there. I was also friends with someone whose sister worked security in the RAH. She used to talk about the poltergeist that used to rearrange furniture in the store rooms there. Seemed to have a thing about having furniture stacked in the middle of the room instead of around the walls.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Oh boy that's creepy but awesome at the same time

fantastic

2014 proms is the best. Also called Pomp and Circumstance.

Just found ur video. Sorry for the late reply but yes i worked in the royal Albert Hall back in 1997 when princess Diana was waching swan lake practice. Also saw the spice girls movie being made there along with other famous people it was an amazing time to be there not much work got done as u can imagine. Just so u know i was a painer there good memories

Loved your reaction. I have only been to the Albert hall once, back in the 70s to see Captain Beefheart (very different music) and his keyboardist climbed up like a mountaineer to the pipe organ at the back of the stage. Captain Beefheart was banned from playing there for life for that little stunt.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Banned? Oh gosh that's no good. Thank you for watching Patrick.

Hi Mark, have just discovered your channel and i LOVE it. I'm Singing my heart out now. It was my ma's favourite song, and we had it played at her funeral. The whole of the Chapel sang out with all their hearts too as it's one of the most patriotic songs. Ma always said it should be England's national anthem (Scotland has 'Flower.of Scotland' as their anthem, Wales has 'Land of My Fathers') and we should keep 'God Save The King/Queen for Great Britain and the Commonwealth.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jan and welcome aboard.

In 2000, American Leonard Slatkin became the chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. In 2001, he was only the second non-British person to conduct the Last Night of the Proms (the first had been an Australian, Sir Charles Mackerras).

Our eldest son died for his Country in Afghanistan 9th November 2011 ,so 2 days before Remembrance day and we didn't even get a invite to the ROYAL BRITISH LEGION ACT OF REMEMBRANCE which is held in that Building

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss

You can take a tour of the Royal Albert Hall. I think you would really enjoy the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo, held every year at Edinburgh Castle.

There is a legend that Jesus visited England with his uncle, Joseph of Arimathea... "And did those feet in ancient times, walk upon England's mountains green? And was the Holy Lamb of God on England's pleasant pasture seen? And did the countenance divine shine forth upon these clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here, among those dark, satanic mills? Bring me my bow of burning gold Bring me my arrows of desire Bring me my spear, oh, clouds unfold Bring me my chariot of fire! I shall not cease from mental fight Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand till we have built Jerusalem In England's green and pleasant land."

Its great to see reactions, it means we can re-live the first time we saw it vicariously through your experience.. Its easy to forget just how cool and wonderful these are.

Well Done Mark. Now you are ready for "Land Of Hope And Glory 2009". "Different Last Night Of THe Proms". Wonderful Vibe:)

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

I've watched but not sure if it was from 2009

Firstly cheers Mark for taking a look at this 👍and I can tell you wasn’t disappointed , I don’t need to say anymore bout this as there’s plenty of reaction from your viewers , what I would say it we of a certain age lol know this time of year it’s sort of leads from 1 thing to another we have last night of the proms that leads us to halloween , then bonfire night, and most important Remembrance Sunday My dad wasn’t even born when the First World War happened but because of the amount of devastation it did to our people the huge loss of life to this small country was to affect how we still to this day find it the most poignant of wars the royal Albert hall each year lays on a service the Sunday before the 11 th November to the armed services it’s normally about an hour long but again I’ve been watching it since I cant remember lol it’s a bit too long I think for a vid but a little snippet from 1 where no audience because of covid was interesting because it was about the unknown warrior if it gets blocked that’s life but you may want to wa5 h it anyway it’s called “The Unknown Warrior Story /The Band of HM Royal Marines” cheers for reading this I know cause you read everyone’s very few people do so your the exception rather than the rule 👍keep up the good work

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Allan...I will look for it. Sounds like something I would love to see.

When you succumb to our traditions you can see why the British Empire spread so far, and of course many Americans are of British descent.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Of course...

For you Mark. Thank you. Jerusalem. Blake's poem And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon England's mountains green? And was the holy Lamb of God On England's pleasant pastures seen? And did the Countenance Divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here Among these dark Satanic mills? Bring me my bow of burning gold: Bring me my arrows of desire: Bring me my spear: O clouds unfold! Bring me my chariot of fire. I will not cease from mental fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand Till we have built Jerusalem In England's green and pleasant land.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

very nice thank you

@frankparsons1629

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkfromtheStates You are very welcome Mark, my best wishes.

As others have said, Jerusalem is a Victorian socialist utopian vision. It's actually based in the legend that Palestinian trader Joseph of Arimathea travelled to Britain. He originally came sometimes with his nephew, Jesus ("And did those feet in ancient time, Walk upon England's mountains green? And was the holy Lamb of God, On England's pleasant pastures seen?"). After the crucifixion, it was Joseph who brought the Holy Grail to Britain, that King Arthur and his knights would search for. Of course, apart from being legend (but therefore might be true to some degree), the timeline is all before England existed.

We don't have an independence day. We have St.George's day, our patron Saint, but rarely do anything. I suppose we roll everything together to do, infrequent, state funerals and Coronations. Jerusalem is the unofficial anthem of England, as we only have God save the King, which is shared between the 4 nations of the UK.

@handsolo1209

Жыл бұрын

Land Of Hope & Glory is the National Anthem that England use in the Commonwealth Games, so I don't know why they don't use it for all England teams in all sports.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

This is interesting...thank you

@alisonhill3941

Жыл бұрын

@@handsolo1209 England's used Jerusalem at the Commonwealth Games since 2010.

@handsolo1209

Жыл бұрын

@@alisonhill3941 Well, nothing says England like a city in Israel, so it doesn't surprise me.

Anyone can go to the proms. If you are happy to stand up in the centre, it costs £7. Same rules for the last night, but you have to arrive early to avoid disappointment and be willing to queue. I've attended for the last 30 years. The rules are stricter if you want to sit down. Remember, this is the end of term party for a season of 75 concerts over 2 months. The aim is to bring great and diverse music to a mass audience and so broaden people' horizons and make them more knowledgedable. Something the Proms have suceeded in beyond all expectation in their 130-year run so far.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

I think I would want to be in Hyde Park

@ianjackson1674

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkfromtheStates In the hall, you get to avoid the rain. Plus the effects are more concentrated there. The two venues actually have different concerts, for much of the evening, with things coming together in the second half. Wherever you are, what is seen on TV is only a faint echo of the real thing. In a non-COVID year around 100,000 to 120,000 people see the concert live at the venues throughout the U.K. Maybe 10 million on T.V. and perhaps 2 million on radio, then the world-wide audience via streaming and live and delayed broadcasts. Incidentally, the people I have met through the concerts are probably the best friends I have. It all started in the1890s when a man called Robert Newman hired a new concert hall in Langham Place, London and found he could only fill it by playing music that he didn't want to play. So he decided to make prices as low as possible by allowing people to stand rather than sit (hence the "promenade" in the name), and he decided to create an audience for more "highbrow" or "modern" music by mixing bits of it in with the more traditional pieces his audience were used to As he said to the brilliant young conductor who came to partner with him, Henry Wood, "We intend to educate the public by easy stages". The experiment they began has been running for almost 130 years. It has raised the overall awareness of music and standard of musical appreciation throughout the U.K. and created in the Promenaders probably the most knowledgable musical audience in the world. By coincidence, when Station 2LO became the BBC in 1922, they set up Broadcasting House in Langham Place, opposite the hall which Robert Newman had hired. It was easy to run cables across the road and broadcast the concerts, and eventually the BBC took the concerts over. The original hall was bombed out during the blitz in March1941, and as a temporary measure the concerts for that year were moved to the Royal Albet Hall. They have been there more or less ever since.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

@@ianjackson1674 Yes I love this...great info. Thank you

There is something about watching the first reaction to something so uniquely British. The last night at the prom is the night when everyone has fun and relaxes. You don't ramble, so don't worry about it. At 76, I should know. Sorry, I rambling on now.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron

Hi, glad you enjoyed the proms. Been lucky enough to go to a number of prom performances at the RAH, fantastic acoustics, (not the last night). I went to Uni of London and had my graduation there. I walked onto the stage and was given my degree by Princes Ann. My mum and Dad for proud. Have you done Trooping the Colour yet. 😮

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thanks Tim. I haven't heard of this so it is going on my list.

Have a look at the opening ceremony of the 2012 olympics in London.....the first part anyway......you will understand the part of jerusalem lyrics "Dark Satanic Mills"

The words to Jerusalem are not random, there is folklore and some evidence, even a tree of thorns, that ties England to Calvary. But also in the past every year the UK churches had a Jerusalem day. Then in 1917, Jerusalem was surrendered to British forces on Jerusalem day. Like fulfilment of a prophecy.

I believe it is about his regret of of the rise of the Industrial Revolution in England. I've copied the original poem in below which is far older than the song. Jerusalem ["And did those feet in ancient time"] BY WILLIAM BLAKE And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon Englands mountains green: And was the holy Lamb of God, On Englands pleasant pastures seen! And did the Countenance Divine, Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here, Among these dark Satanic Mills? Bring me my Bow of burning gold: Bring me my arrows of desire: Bring me my Spear: O clouds unfold! Bring me my Chariot of fire! I will not cease from Mental Fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand: Till we have built Jerusalem, In Englands green & pleasant Land.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

So cool...thank you

@neilgayleard3842

Жыл бұрын

I am sure nobody else is going to tell you but I will. Regardless of the poem/ song it's not really well known or understood by most English people. In fact I think that the majority of people haven't got a clue about it. Why, because it's not taught to everybody in the country. That's just a fact. It's for posh rich people.

@Ionabrodie69

Жыл бұрын

@@neilgayleard3842 Is that so.. ??? 🙄Or are YOU just trying to sound superior ..methinks you are.. 🙄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

@MrBulky992

Жыл бұрын

@@neilgayleard3842 Blake's "Jerusalem" in the famous setting by Sir Hubert Parry heard here is certainly known to many people over a certain age. When I was at school in the 1960s and '70s (state schools, not private ones, in a largely working class town in the north of England), songs and hymns such as "Jerusalem" were taught to schoolchildren. I was taught the National Anthem (the two verses normally sung) and "Rule, Britannia" when I was five and "Jerusalem", "Land of Hope and Glory" and "I vow to thee, my country" at a different school when I was eight years old. It was explained to us what was meant by "satanic mills". "Jerusalem" is often sung at weddings and funerals in church so it must be quite familiar to much of the population across the age spectrum and it does not take a genius to work out what the words mean. That said, I am given to understand that many schools nowadays do not even teach the National Anthem and it does not suprise me these days to see no lips moving amongst young people on occasions when the national anthem is sung.

Here's the origin of the song, 'Jerusalem'. In March 1916 there was a concert to raise money for Fight Foe Right - an organisation to pay for war propaganda and to lobby the government NOT to seek peace with Germany. Robert Bridges (the Poet Laureate) and Walford Davies (organist and conductor) visited Sir Hubert Parry (Director of the Royal College of Music) and asked if he would set some verses by William Blake. Parry was rather left-wing and a pacifist, and he didn't like Fight For Right, so he said no.. But he did keep the verses. Bridges and Davies tried to approach George Butterworth, but he was serving in France, then Parry called them back giving them this setting with the remark, "Here's something - do what you like with it". It was sung (voices & organ) at the concert with great success. But Parry regretted doing it, because of the cause, and he threatened to withdraw the song entirely (he had kept the copyright). Then Millicent Garrett Fawcett of the Women's Movement aske Parry if it might become the Suffragettes' hymn. Parry was delighted and transferred the copyright to them, saying, "People seem to enjoy singing it, and the vote should bring great joy, so they'll go well together".

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

very nice...thank you for this

mark - you have to ry and get there! You will be in bits, I promise.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

No doubt. Would love too

You should watch sir winston Churchill’s funeral - Vow to thee thy country

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

enjoy kzread.info/dash/bejne/p5eftNGefdC4l5M.html

@lg2513

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkfromtheStates legend 👍

We're not big on flags in the UK, apart from Last Night of The Proms. That's it, put away till the next year

I’m sure you would love the pice on our Highest Military Award - your equivalent to the US Medal of Honor Check out ‘Jeremy Clarkson Victoria Cross’ (approx 1hr doc) 👍

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Yes thanks

@Sharon-bo2se

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkfromtheStates that is an excellent documentary. Clarkson also has done one on the St Nazaire Raid and one on the North Atlantic convoys. They are truly well done and quite eye-opening.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sharon... I'll look for the convoy one

Don't worry . No one Knows the second verse .

There are Proms in the Park all over the U.K. to watch the last night of the prompts ,it is also shown throughout the Commonwealth

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

It's would definitely want to be in the park

@anne-mariesindruprix4792

Жыл бұрын

And the rest of the world - i Watch it from Denmark.

React to the sea shanties, it’s hilarious 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Ok sure...you've never steered me wrong Kim. Thank you.

@kimarnill7648

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Have a good day or evening.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

And you as well. Just starting my day... Off to work. Ugh

@kimarnill7648

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkfromtheStates I took early retirement from the NHS, enjoying it so far , but I will probably get bored ( like never) 😅😅😊

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

I might be a tiny bit jealous

I've even to 20 last nights

awsome concert the last night , middle class britain at it's best .......lol seriously it is the most patriotic night of the year but you should look up some of the other nights from the last few years the spagettii western Orchestra and the horrible history concert are brilliant and entertaining

@ratarsed666

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4uim8yDadPaprw.html horrible history prom

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. This sounds so interesting

Mark , did you notice someone waving an American flag ? " Land of Hope and Glory "has to be your next reaction . 🇬🇧

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

I did but didn't want to ruin the moment I was having. I will be checking that one out for sure.

@johnnybeer3770

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkfromtheStates near the start of the song , bottom right hand corner .

I don't think you're annoying :)

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

LOL thank you but my family might disagree.

Watch the last night every year but unfortunately the BBC have ruined it by trying to stop the patriotic songs being played as they say that they upset the woke community

The hall audience is balanced so that the BBC Singers - a professional choir - can be heard most clearly. We do know the words:-) We can sing 🙂 We used to sing 'On ilkley More Bar t'at all by ourselves, and finally, even though we really should not do anything after the National Anthem sing 'Auld Lang Syne'. These two, especially the last, we used to sing without the orchestra. In recent years the orchestra just joined in for fun themselves. Most recently Auld Lang Syne has been scheduled as part of the programme. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mays0tuhotDViso.html I first went to the Last Night in 1975. I've been to at least twenty - mostly at the very front of the Hall. My last Last Night was 2021. You get there - or used to - by queueing up. Just turn up a few days early and you can get in. By the way, there are at least 60 other concerts each season at the RAH. This is just the party at the very end. It costs just over SIX UK POUNDS to stand in the arena. You REALLY MUST go if you can. It is life affirming, life changing too.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

thank you Simon

And thats why we the British are British and the rest of the world are NOT.

Hi Mark, here she is singing with 'soul' 'Brothers in arms' I think that you can appreciate. Phil UK ; kzread.info/dash/bejne/apl31aVxl5XJp6g.html

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Very good...thank you

Ive seen alot of people at the RAH....including Sting, Rod Stewart, the Pbantom of the Opera Anniversary Concert, Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert....but never the Proms because im not a Promenader, i was in the Hyde Park crowd in 2012...it was amazing, m...Olympic Year etc the best year for this country.. but know what the wokies hate it.....year before last the BBC ...woke heaven....banned Rule Brittania etc.....didnt go down well.....its sad ....they call The Last Night of The Proms out of touch posh folk..that its Jingoistic, Colonial etc etc and tried to stop it....BUT IT DIDNT WORK.....THE SILENT MAJORITY WERENT SILENT...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Oh good... We get that crap going on over here all the time. Love Andrew Lloyd Webber... Les Miserables is amazing

English people can sing because there are so many school choirs , I presume?

The Proms are the most amazing three weeks at the Royal Albert Hall. Proms means 'Promenade' French for walking, standing and that is what the people do in the circle

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this years Proms

No, you don't have to be a member of anything. At the Royal Albert Hall ,you have to buy tickets early, that's all. I have been there many times. The Promenade ( hence the name Proms) are the people who stand in the circle, not the boxes and can take a picnic, drinks and Champagne, dress up, take whistles and clappers (that's what you hear in the background). The last night of the season is very special and is the Power of Britten in Patriotic verse .

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

so good. Can't wait for this year...I won't talk as much during the performance. lol

Good god the audio on these youtube versions is just so poor. Oh how fantastic that sounded on the night live, it was so rich sounding, this, was very compressed comparatively. Oh I wish I could heave experienced the last night of the proms in person, before Elizabeth passed, such a long period with her, it just won't be the same proms now, ever, both gold & diamond Jubilee years had simply magnificent atmospheres, all of those decades become intertwined with the experience, especially in the collective shared emotions & empathy of that.

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Seeing it in person would be amazing.

Although adopted as a patriotic song, by many including the Women's Institute, Jerusalem was written by William Blake, a Christian Socialist, it is about creating a utopia in earth (in England) and wiping away the misery of the industrial revolution. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_did_those_feet_in_ancient_time#Parry's_setting_of_%22Jerusalem%22

@MarkfromtheStates

Жыл бұрын

Thank you