This music has been played at every coronation of a British monarch since 1727! It’s literally history being sung! Amazing!

@angusmckenzie9622

Жыл бұрын

"Hastings66. @This music has been played at every coronation of a British mon...@ I thought it was from 1685, James II. Anyway, it was the highlight, I'd have watched the whole service it just for the Coronation Antheme, but the proliferation of Latin and Welsh Gaelic was worth it, too. The Choir was magnificent.

@maryl8753

Жыл бұрын

Yes I think it references the anointing of King Solomon so goes back much further in symbolism

@cengime

Жыл бұрын

​@@angusmckenzie9622 The text was used at earlier coronations (since the 10th Century), but this musical setting of it was composed in 1727.

@angusmckenzie9622

Жыл бұрын

@@cengime Thank, that clarifies it, otherwise Handel would have to have composed it in the year of his birth.

@hastings6671

Жыл бұрын

@@cengime you took the words right out of my mouth! 😂 Thank you 👍🏻

Royalist or not, I defy anyone with a soul not to be moved by this beautiful piece of music

@AlisonBryen

Жыл бұрын

Monarchy-skeptic here... I found this to be incredibly moving. I adore Handel.

@mickyboy7586

Жыл бұрын

​@@emielvandenoetelaar75 without that you have no traditions that remain relevant in todays world.

@etudiant_droit

Жыл бұрын

@@emielvandenoetelaar75 Yes ! Long live the republics with presidents chosen by the media and by fraudulent financing imposed on the people!

@oni8845

Жыл бұрын

Only the first part was nice. The rejoice part ruined it.

@etudiant_droit

Жыл бұрын

@@oni8845 The truth is always hard to hear, it is even harder when you live it like in the French Republic, one of the most liberticidal countries in the world since 1792.

Zadok the Priest sends shivers . Handel was brilliant.

@james-pierre7634

Жыл бұрын

But what’s with the secret box? The funniest thing I’ve ever seen.

@AmberPanda

Жыл бұрын

@@james-pierre7634 Maybe check Google for its significance, not funny at all, part of our history.

@Fos3tex

Жыл бұрын

@@james-pierre7634 It didn't used to exist. The first televised coronation used a golden tarp to hide the anointing if the monarch with holy oil, so that "pedestrian" eyes could not view it. That was used for George VI and Elizabeth II. It was revamped for this coronation. That's just how the English have done it. We foreigners are not educated in their traditions and history.

@Fos3tex

Жыл бұрын

His brilliance was what made George II stand during the Hallelujah Chorus at the first performance of "The Messiah".

@samuelscott8896

11 ай бұрын

​@@james-pierre7634 😂😂

To see the King being Anointed in a simple white shirt, on his knees, just a mortal man before God, to the music of Zadok the Priest is one of the most moving things I have ever seen. It was truly breathtaking.

@andyherman6596

Жыл бұрын

The problem is we didn't see the anointing. The most solemn religious part of the ceremony, and they did it behind closed doors, so to speak. I was extremely disappointed.

@bobroberts6155

Жыл бұрын

@@andyherman6596 What is this obsession with seeing everything these days? The anointing is the most sacred and deeply personal moment for the new monarch, how can you begrudge a few minutes privacy at the most important moment in his life during what was otherwise the most publicly accessible coronation ceremony in 1000 years? Get over it.

@jessk7240

Жыл бұрын

@@bobroberts6155 absolutely perfectly put.

@dennispearson871

Жыл бұрын

@@andyherman6596 At the Moment the King is Anointed , it is as if He is in " The Holy of Holies where Only The High Priest can dwell and have privilege to. The Holy of Holies in the Temple was Always Hidden from the public view of the people !!!..

@fusspot57

Жыл бұрын

@@andyherman6596 We knew for a long time that Charles wanted this moment to be private, just as it was with his mother's coronation. But we knew. When the screens were pulled back and he was humbly kneeling at the altar in such simple vestments, you knew that something very profound had just happened.

We were down The Mall during the coronation, listening to everything over the loud speakers. As soon as the violins of Zadok the Priest started, everyone fell calm, as if we instinctively knew this was a deeply special moment.

It’s not a Coronation without Zadok the Priest. 🥰 👑

@mireilleteto9018

10 ай бұрын

Yes

@Ragnar1001

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@rivenoak

3 ай бұрын

from George II. onward every coronation included Zadok.

In my 50s and always knew Zadok the Priest was sung when a monarch is crowned, but hearing it in context was breathtaking. Thank you for posting this, and thanks to the astonishing choristers.

@numbereightyseven

Жыл бұрын

Ditto. It's like when I witnessed someone getting knighted. Such an overworked meme. But at a civil ceremony, I didn't know it was going to happen. And then, in front of me, the Governor General bestowed the honour.

@meklavier4664

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if emperor palpatine have this song sung during his coronation

@mickyboy7586

Жыл бұрын

@@meklavier4664 bless you for being such a special kind of stupud.

@xtrahandz

11 ай бұрын

Shout out for the choral mix of boys, girls, men and women. It works.

@milferdjones2573

10 ай бұрын

@@meklavier4664 Nope he was Dark side gains power from depressive stuff never play anything uplifting. Instead think impressive dark military stuff.

As an American I really admire the pageantry of the different royal events. The weddings, the jubilee, the coronation. Don’t be in any hurry to give up your history.

@katrinam6795

Жыл бұрын

Watching a Czech ceremony at universities feels similar. Really like the Middle Ages come to life

@Mpr91

Жыл бұрын

We won't ever give up our history.

@linguatutors

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget that as an American, this is part of your history too in a way

@ernestkissi781

Жыл бұрын

If everyone is holding on to their history and tradition, why then did your forefathers let the history of Africans and some other parts of the world seem like satanic and therefore criminalized them?

@rosean374

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. I would urge the British to be proud of their history and not be easily swayed by the anti monarchists. Not many societies have a history of such traditions.

Made in 1727 for coronation of late George II by magnificent G.F. Handel That's a living history here. Continuity.

@ulsterscot

Жыл бұрын

Sad so many sneer at our own history

@heddingite

Жыл бұрын

I believe Handel is also late but I didn't check my watch....

@cosmas4108

Жыл бұрын

Must've been the coronation of early George II

@john.premose

Жыл бұрын

I don't think you need to say "the late" when referring to someone from 300 years ago lol

@Pianoguy32

Жыл бұрын

I cant imagine how spine tingling this would have been back then when it would rarely ever be heard.

As an American, I am deeply impressed by this entire affair, and this piece of G. F. Handel's music raises me to my feet every time.

@newtonwhatevs

Жыл бұрын

Oh shut up

May God bless our beloved King and renew his health 🙏 Our prayers to King Charles 🙏

Handel was an absolute genius, such a glorious piece of music which will itself live forever.

@jamesconnolly-bh5yj

3 ай бұрын

Handel was Beethoven's favourite composer. I don't think we can beat that. Beethoven said "If I could, I would kneel at his tomb. He is the master of us all"

Absolutely magnificent. Such an emotional moment during the ceremony. GSTK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧👑❤️

@jonastraeger5505

Жыл бұрын

Still cant get over it That now it isn‘t gstq😭

@de1623

Жыл бұрын

@@jonastraeger5505 She lived to 96, she had to go eventually. Rejoice in all things.....

@jonastraeger5505

Жыл бұрын

@@de1623 I know. I‘m a German Student and I'm not even a big fan of the monarchy. However, I sang the song in a choir, so i will always keep it in my mind with gstq😭

I've sung Zadok the Priest before, and oh my goodness it's so cool.

@emmanuelifelowo5520

Жыл бұрын

I also sang Zadok the Priest in 1999 at the ordination of priests in Lagos, Nigeria.

@emmanuelifelowo5520

Жыл бұрын

I sang this beautiful piece at an ordination service in Lagos, Nigeria in 1999. George Frederick Handel is indeed a music oracle. His works are beautiful and marvellous.

@rhyfelwrDuw

Жыл бұрын

Baroque is cool, my absolute favourite genre of music!

@eniolafadeyi3270

Жыл бұрын

@@emmanuelifelowo5520Me too. At The African Church Cathedral ifako during an Enthronement of the primate, I think.

One of the many impressive things about the anthem is how well it wears its 300 years. It doesn't sound in the least dated and I don't think the best composers of our day could come up with a piece of music more apt or more celebratory.

@JohannSebastianWainwright

Жыл бұрын

That’s the thing about Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Mozart and the other genius composers of our past. Their music is truth and will last for eternity. It is the ultimate music.

@lkrnpk

Жыл бұрын

that's why Champions League anthem was based on it too

@socialite1283

Жыл бұрын

To be fair, Zadok The Priest sounds appropriate in a Coronation liturgy. It's not so appropriate on a Top 40 hit parade.

@1258-Eckhart

Жыл бұрын

@@socialite1283 And nor in a football champions league transmission.

@vhufeosqap

Жыл бұрын

It sounds exactly as one would expect Handel to sound, which is good but clearly from hundreds of years ago.

I was in london for the coronation some of the music really moved me almost to tears and im not a royalist or religious i just know its gunna be history

@Bellg

Жыл бұрын

You should become both :)

@bsg111987

Жыл бұрын

You should be inspired now to be both religious and a royalist.

@MrEmichan

Жыл бұрын

Same. I'm not religious or a royalist (although I'm not anti either). The music was stunning, and it was great being able to watch history in the making.

@Jkp1321

Жыл бұрын

You may not be a royalist or religious but man is a religious creature and royalism reflects God's rule upon earth

@dennispearson871

Жыл бұрын

@@Bellg Hear !..Hear !!..

Finaly, we can hear It during the purpose of It was composed

Oh God, have mercy upon our nation. God save the King

@John-wp5ok

Жыл бұрын

Amen

@thestraightroad305

Жыл бұрын

Amen, amen and amen. With tears.

@therageknight8546

Жыл бұрын

May God return to the hearts of our people

@thestraightroad305

Жыл бұрын

@@therageknight8546 Amen, everywhere.

@ynys_mon6928

Жыл бұрын

Amen.

Most moving part of proceedings for humble self - disrobing the king, anointing, and re clothing in new garments - a form of resurrection.

@dennispearson871

Жыл бұрын

I Agree !!...God told Moses " Take off your Shoes , for the ground you're standing on is Holy !! In the case of newly Anointed Kings , It's Take Off your Robes , Because This is Between Me and You !!!.

@antoniolorenzoni4617

Жыл бұрын

Because with the anoiting the King is now de facto a member of clergy, for many scholars at rank of deacon.

@markhughes7927

Жыл бұрын

@@antoniolorenzoni4617 Makes complete sense - as King are at the top of the power pyramid of men - as one anointed you are given a responsibility to serve mankind using this position. Deacons are people who serve the workings of the Church. You are now that servant in the largest context.

@antoniolorenzoni4617

Жыл бұрын

@@markhughes7927 yes

@markhughes7927

Жыл бұрын

@@dennispearson871 Yes - though Moses was neither a king - nor anointed as far as I know or ‘in ignorance’. Samuel anointed Saul as king - but the status was revoked for disobedience and Samuel anointed David in his stead.

Handel was certainly a gift from God. Hallelujah Chorus and this… need I say more.

This piece of music is touching, as an Indian I really like the mystical power of annointing ceremony during coronation. It is the same ceremony when King Solomon was annointed by Zadok the Priest and Nathan the Prophet. Its Unique. One of a Kind in entire Globe!!

@sandiemarian304

Жыл бұрын

Thank you lovely comments but it's not mystical. Only my view as a born again Christian.

@socialite1283

Жыл бұрын

@@sandiemarian304 It is mystical inasmuch as it pertains to the mystery that is the immortal transcendent God being made known to ephemeral mortal man.

@sandiemarian304

Жыл бұрын

I will take on your point always learning. I just don't like the word mystical. Mystery yes I understand.

@socialite1283

Жыл бұрын

@@sandiemarian304 Mystical: "inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination."

@statutesofthelord

Жыл бұрын

DS, yes, this part of the service really harked back to Bible times. I hope and pray people watching it humbled themselves, repented of their sins, and decided to follow Jesus Christ to eternal life.

Our european culture is magnificent! We should do everything to mantain it.

@Secretorder13

2 ай бұрын

No it isn't anyway *ABOLISH THE MONARCHY*

@Secretorder13

2 ай бұрын

You mean like the SLAVE TRADE and COLONISATION and the people didn't want us on there land because we will plunder it for natural resources like we always did but we took by brutal force killing millions of indigenous natives..So proud of that are you??

@Audiofreund2

Ай бұрын

​​​​​@@Secretorder13and what is going to fill the identity void? Islam? Do you have something better? The monarchy is a living bridge to our european history snd identity. Moreover it is a political stabilizer. I think Elizabeth has done a great job, she sacrificied her own personal life for this duty. Dont allow to be brainwashed by "experts", who have their personsl interests and not yours. The british monarchy is nearly 1000 years old, and made britain great. You should really think, before abolishing a thousand year old tree. Maybe you will be worse off afterwards, like with brexit?

@newquay64

24 күн бұрын

@@Secretorder13and replace it with another elected politician, look where that’s got us. President Mandleson or President Hague suit you?

@johno1504

14 күн бұрын

@@Secretorder13 Nob!!

I am completely unreligeous and only slightly above ambivalence about the monarchy but found this extremely moving. Beautiful.

@Secretorder13

2 ай бұрын

Same but ABOLISH THE MONARCHY Type of guy

Goosebumps. Handel was a gift to the world

This piece of music is so profound in many ways, not least because it reminds us that the ritual of anointing the king goes back thousands of years to when King Solomon was anointed by Zadok and Nathan.

@statutesofthelord

Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the coronation ceremony of the King who will live forever and ever - Jesus Christ!

@phoenixrose1192

Жыл бұрын

In English tradition, the anointing aspect goes back to the Anglo-Saxons. Our history certainly does not begin with the Normans.

@mikeekunno8142

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this backgrounder. I was at a loss about the connection.

@em3000

10 ай бұрын

Connection between Solomon and Charles please?

@eddihaskell

10 ай бұрын

@@em3000 The only "proof" we have, besides biblical accounts, of King David, and his son King Solomon, are the discoveries of some royal seals mentioning their names and some shards from approximately 967 BCE.. Assuming that King Solomon did exist, there are some modern "claimants" to his lineage -- The Ethiopian Royal Family, and several Jewish Hasidic Dynasties claim to be descended from King David or King Solomon. In reality, however, there is no way of telling who exactly is descended from this two Kings or Tribal Leaders of the past. However, we can be certain, looking at King Charles well documents genealogy from the past 500 years, he does not have any Jewish ancestors (none recorded), nor does he have any ancestors from the Ethiopian Royal Family. However, you can make an argument that the Jewish Rabbi, Dr. Jacob Snow, who circumcized King Charles as an infant (he did all the royals of a generation) is probably descended from whomever did the same with King David and King Solomon. That is as far as a connection you will get.

Handel was a genius, pure and simple

To keep the English culture alive, to keep the Church of England functioning, to promote tourism in England, to patronise various charities and to uphold the constitutional conventions, the Royal Family needs to be preserved. King cannot be replaced by an Elected Head of State.

@david9243

10 ай бұрын

The traditions, symbolism, magnitude and mysticism of a King and royalty with a line rooted in history and tradition can never be replaced by corrupt politicians. They of course know this.

@TheGrenadier97

8 ай бұрын

Elected heads of state are too cliché. The infinite boredom and obvious partiality of modern bureaucratic republicanism deserves to be clashed by something better from time to time.

@patriciarocco2610

5 ай бұрын

God's Anointed!

@sikobaya9298

5 ай бұрын

The Church of England is already doing a great job of erasing itself, abandoning basic Christian doctrine and promoting sin.

@ThomasOutt

3 ай бұрын

Tell this to the Greek government. Why, after the calamity of Donald Trump, would anyone celebrate a republic is unfathomable. A Constitutional Monarchy is the most practical option for the identity & history of most of Europe.

Ok listen im not a fervent supporter of the monarchy, but this whole ceremony is incredibly interesting. Its like watching history unfold right before your eyes. As a historian its like witnessing a living relic otherwise lost to time which makes it all the more important to preserve things like this

@sos2530

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. As an American who thought princesses and kings, were a fantasy creature like dragons or unicorns. This ceremony is fascinating as an adult.

@justonecornetto80

Жыл бұрын

Cretins from outside the UK mocking the coronation and the institution of monarchy fail to realise its significance their significance to us. The monarchy is a symbol of our 1200 year history as a country. The coronation is a celebration of its continuity.

@sos2530

Жыл бұрын

@@justonecornetto80 dude we’re interested in your history. We just can’t remove the American perspective so easily. 😂 I wasn’t mocking the Coronation in fact I’m glad it still happens as it is also a reminder of American history. Many old aspects of British life can be found within the cultural heartbeat of Americans. As much as we might not want to admit it. We would not have existed without the British empire’s world domination. In America most of our history lessons focus generally on Europe before the revolution. In fact I think I was taught more European history than American history. Nothing was really taught past ww2. Britain was always given a special focus in our culture as America did originate from it. I remember learning about princesses being real when OUR news stations were live streaming prince Williams’s wedding. Although for the most part Americans view it as curiosity. I knew several on this side of the pond who did experience sadness when the queen died. We still have royalist as well. Despite the revolution ending 200 years ago. In short I find the stability of the crown something the British should celebrate. Their is research that constitutional monarchies develop happier people on average when compared to republics. If one day the great American experiment, as it was once called, fails. Well… I would finish that thought but American pride is still American pride. I’ll try to sill. In a way maybe we could find ourselves more in line with our northern neighbor. Than we currently do today. Should all things truly, TRULY hit the fan

@BellangerJulien

Жыл бұрын

We have other traditions with monarchs in France

@Preussen1980

Жыл бұрын

God save the King ❤

What a beautiful musical piece. I pray wholeheartedly God save the King!

What a moment in history! Zadok the Priest, the ultimate anthem. Just amazing to watch, thank you for sharing.

To hear and see this epic and gracious anthem being performed live during the ceremony it was intended for was truly moving.

I’ve often thought, on hearing this piece again for the umpteenth time, that it is certainly the most beautiful 5 minutes of music ever composed. It was, for me, the highlight of the entire coronation ceremony, and what other piece of music could ever be as perfectly suited for the occasion as this?! Thank you for this exegesis of this masterpiece.

@AnimalisMD

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It brings me to tears every time I hear it and I'm an American. Admittedly, I did live in England many years and stood in the Abbey many times. I even have a vinyl recording of Her Late Majesty's coronation. As such I became enamored of all things British. But to see live in a coronation service takes it to a whole different level!

@icitlalistardust9060

Жыл бұрын

Handel! … only Bach can beat that!

@cogitotal5121

Жыл бұрын

Handel is his own thing.

@ron88303

Жыл бұрын

@@icitlalistardust9060 It's not a competition.

@dennispearson871

Жыл бұрын

@@icitlalistardust9060 They were born the Same Year only miles apart , God Sent from Heaven to give the world some of its greatest music !!! I think it's Safe to call it a Tie !!!...

Absolutely glorious day, So proud of everyone involved keeping Our traditions alive and well 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 👑 🇬🇧

I absolutely love handels music and this is one of his best, goosebumps everywhere

Oh my goodness, this piece of music blows my mind every time I hear it. Seeing the King covered by screens before anointing, which is a private affair not for general viewing, then the fabulous Penelope Mordaunt MP as sword holder, her arms steady as though made of oak, motionless and gorgeous.... It all just sets my head spinning. Thank you a million times to our ancestors, and especially George Fridric Handel for always providing the most appropriate, regal and respectful music, perfect for each royal occasion by his wise design... It's all so beautiful and quietly dramatic as another new Monarch is confirmed as the Head Of State and the head of the church (defender of the faith), and he begins his reign to serve his people, just as he swore to in his investiture of 1970. I for one think he will be a great King. He commands respect, has very strong and original opinions, and is not afraid to step up to the plate when necessary. God Save The King.

@milferdjones2573

10 ай бұрын

Penelope Mordaunt was great with those way heavier than the combat version ceremonial swords. Some dork was going could she wave it around and I'm there ceremonial they were never designed to be waved around.

@CanadianMonarchist

9 ай бұрын

Ms. Mourdant was very elegantly dressed.

This anthem is an essential but can we appreciate The King for personally selecting the music for the ceremony, the new songs he commissioned and the orchestra composed of musicians from his patronages. The music was a culmination of his lifelong patronage of the arts and what a tribute it was!

Zadok is my favorite with a huge chorus !!!!!!

Anglaterra realment unica en tot, una ceremònia ni igualable ni superada per cap nació del mon.....Congratulations !!!!!!

@aureliengdt5932

Жыл бұрын

Heureusement que l on voit plus ça ailleurs ! Très moyenâgeux, on est en 2023

@MLVL312

Жыл бұрын

@@aureliengdt5932 oh just forget your history then, why are you even watching?

@farishafiy6571

Жыл бұрын

​@@aureliengdt5932 shushh, away you go!

@whishywashy1

Жыл бұрын

@@aureliengdt5932 Luckily we only see it when we have a new Monarch. Thankful that we do have this as each time it changes our history, a history that millions of people pay handsomely to come and see when they visit all the palaces and historic buildings we have in our magnificent country!

@aureliengdt5932

Жыл бұрын

@@whishywashy1 it s pageantry and indecency

This music made me a Monarchist. God save the King. Long live the King. May the King live forever. Hallelujah Amen! 🇬🇧🇫🇮

@Secretorder13

2 ай бұрын

And it's made me ANTI ROYALIST.. ABOLISH THE MONARCHY..

The King looks so humble kneeling in his white shirt between the bishops. That bit moved me to tears. Long live the King!!!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

@charliekane135

Жыл бұрын

Very vulnerable I thought

@Beirut27

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, he is kneeling in front of God to show that he is only one of his Humble subjects !

@ologundekehindewilliams8754

Жыл бұрын

British Monarchy in its full splendor Britain has a very rich traditions that dates back to thousands of glorious years GSTK

@tambrosia

9 ай бұрын

This part is to show the world that though King or Queen as for Elizabeth II, they are mortal like us all. The annointing of the mortal body is to show they are mortal but are blessed by GOD to rule his/her peoples honorably and to defend them against all enemies. I pray that King Charles III will when the time is correct step aside and allow his son William to become King. King Charles III I wish him the very best and the grace and Blessings of Our LORD and to keep him and his family and all of the peoples around the globe he serves safe and well. God Save The King Pax+

@robflynn509

3 ай бұрын

Humility- that's the whole point

Just amazing. I can’t stop watching or listening to the amazing and beautiful music ❤ God Save The King.

@lesliecarineguededro7094

Жыл бұрын

Kindly check the harmonious chorale rendition as well

This is such a beautiful music. Nothing encapsulates the occasion better.

I would have burst into tears -- moved by the grand moment -- if I witnessed the Coronation inside Westminster and when this spectacular and moving Coronation Anthem was sung by this stupendous choir.

@1258-Eckhart

Жыл бұрын

I did burst into tears and had to rush into my wardrobe to fetch a clean handkerchief to weep into.

@dennispearson871

Жыл бұрын

@@1258-Eckhart I've got the Feeling there are Millions of People who can relate to your Reaction !!...( Myself ....Including !!! )

@peabody634

Жыл бұрын

@@1258-Eckhart Really ! So dramatic, what happen to facial tissues? O

@OdeInWessex

Жыл бұрын

​@@1258-Eckhart It's hard to convey sarcasm on the net. Evidently, it's even harder for these posters to catch.

@1258-Eckhart

Жыл бұрын

@@OdeInWessex I wasn't being sarcastic.

The music is celebratory genius! Handel at his best!! Thank you, Great Britain, for giving us this glimpse into your beautiful and sacred traditions.

The music has such a sense of building anticipation to it. You feel like we’re really approaching a significant moment as it plays. And it pulls back a couple of times before going again to even greater highs, and of course then you get the epic explosion of the choir. This, paired with the Charles being divested of his finery, piece by piece, also has a sense of preparing for something, building to something. And of course we are - building to the anointing of a king. And the cherry on the cake is the very act of Charles humbling himself before god, which stirs the emotions alone. What a moment

Before George Handel set this text to music in 1727, it was used at all English Coronations begining with King Edgars in 973 at Bath Abbey.

@phoenixrose1192

Жыл бұрын

Indeed! Our history certainly does not begin with the Normans. The Anglo-Saxons are criminally underrated…

@mosthaunted2

11 ай бұрын

@@phoenixrose1192 The Anglo-Saxons are historically the most successful out of all the other Era's.

I remember when I was young in the 90s we pretty much had almost no means of relistening to songs like this, what more for people in the 17 to 1800s only a handful invited in this ceremony can hear the choirs sing it.. And now anyone can, anywhere anytime, so I think it's really such a privilege to hear..

@paulgrieve7031

Жыл бұрын

CDs?

@etiennebrownlee4071

Жыл бұрын

@@paulgrieve7031 Yup but it's hard to find songs like this usually they sell famous tracks, that's why I said almost..

@mickyboy7586

Жыл бұрын

​@@paulgrieve7031 cds were expensive in the 90's not everyone could buy all they wanted and there was no Music Magpie

@kaysmith8992

Жыл бұрын

​@@paulgrieve7031 you had to go out of your way to find old music though and not many young people would spend their pocket money on old tunes. Now they can listen to it all for free.

@Anna_Key

Жыл бұрын

Right Etienne... we're the first people in history who got to witness the Coronation and anointing of a King, en masse and as it happened! Music and ceremony like this could only be witnessed in person (and by very few). I am grateful to have been able to see and hear the best singers and musicians in such a magnificent Abbey.

As Roman Catholic, I have great appreciation and respect for the beauty of the coronation liturgy of the New King Charles the III. The pinnacle of the beauty, majesty and solemnity of this extraordinarily solemn moment was reached in this amazing breathtaking moment. Of course, I knew this beautiful piece by Master Handel, but for the first time in In my life, it took on all its majesty and beauty at that moment of the ceremony.

@Dave_Sisson

Жыл бұрын

I would love to see how a Roman Catholic coronation was different, but sadly Catholic monarchies such as Spain and Belgium don't bother with them anymore. 😞

@socialite1283

Жыл бұрын

Other than that it was a service for the coronation of a King and a Queen (and therefore had quite a lot of bits that were specific to that purpose), the general style and flavour of the Coronation service, the sensibility, the dignity, the execution, were very much in and at the core of the broad Anglican catholic tradition as expressed and fostered by the English church desiring to keep a somewhat broad interpretation on certain aspects of liturgy and the bible.

@jakubzawadzinski2532

Жыл бұрын

@@Dave_Sisson Indeed

@dennispearson871

Жыл бұрын

@@Dave_Sisson Don't Forget About France , and Russia, which probably had the Only Coronation Services that could come Half as close to what England Has !!!...

@pmagrin

11 ай бұрын

@@Dave_Sisson The coronation is largely unchanged since the 14th century as we have records of how it was carried out since then. Some elements, referring to the anointing of Solomon by Zadok and Nathan, date back the first coronation in May 973. The coronation oath is the only significant difference to the previous catholic versions.

Absolutely magnificent 👑 Handel #1

Handel was one of the few composers who could write a piece that sounds as glorious and relevant now as it did when it was composed 300 years ago. 🙏

The Greatest of All the Coronation Anthems !! Handel Truly rose to the occasion when Composing this Masterpiece ! All British Monarchs Till the End of Time will Hear This Great Anthem during their Anointings at their Coronations !!

@habakkuk76

Жыл бұрын

'The King Shall Rejoice' is an equally great Coronation Anthem by Handel - rather too long for this ceremony though. The nother two aren't bad either!

This is one of my most favourite pieces of music. I honestly teared up while watching this part of the ceremony, because the music was so powerful.

A Godly moment of order, in a godless, wicked, and chaotic world!

@cadenceblackburn9205

Жыл бұрын

yes!

@joannepoole2434

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely right!

@marisamartin3664

Жыл бұрын

It is a floor show tragically as UK gives up Christianity in so many ways. They lose not only this, but the freedom, rights, and beauty of Judeo-Christianity

@davidkariu2330

3 ай бұрын

I am an atheist, but by God, you are right!

This is the moment it felt like real history. Handel ringing out gloriously in the Abbey. Wonderful.

This is a profoundly moving service. I felt very emotional at times and aware of the enormous weight of responsibility that the monarch takes on.

This absolutely blew me away. Stunning! God save the King!

@AmberPanda

11 ай бұрын

Go and watch this music at the Queens coronation, much better than this version.

@dennispearson871

7 ай бұрын

@@AmberPanda You're Right !!...Much Larger Orchestration and use of the Full Organ !! Even Cymbals !!!...No Expenses were spared at the 1953 Coronation , thus there weren't any watered down elements of that Epic and Unrepeatable Celebration !!!.....

@AmberPanda

7 ай бұрын

@@dennispearson871 Thank you. Sadly I am old and remember the 1953 coronation😀watched it on a black 9inch tv which had been built by my Grandfather who was an electrician. Luckily all school children were taken to the cinema to see the coronation in colour. I believe the colour version was made to send to all Commonwealth countries so they could watch it. Happy days 😁

My American friend wanted to become British after watching the Coronation. He was so fascinated with the pageantry and the symbolism that are still being uphold to for a thousand years.

@ktwashere5637

10 ай бұрын

I;m an Aussie that moved to the UK in the early 90s and one of my favourite things is this kind of stuff. I love walking around the streets ahead of these kinds of events. I lined the route for Princess Diana's funeral. Will never forget it.

@Nomad-wv4oe

10 ай бұрын

American Europeans are part of European history .

@Secretorder13

2 ай бұрын

Yeah what a waste of our taxes on this circus..SMH

@Secretorder13

2 ай бұрын

Yeah well he's dumb then if he thinks he wants to become british because of this CIRCUS and the leeching Royals.. *ABOLISH THE MONARCHY* And sell there ASSETS and give them to charity..

@elizabethfairlie8296

Ай бұрын

Amazing and wonderful wonderful.

God Save The King!!🇮🇪🇬🇧🙏

@JM-gu3tx

6 ай бұрын

He needs to repent first and the others, too. Puritans are absolute saints in comparison.

@jonnyryebread

5 ай бұрын

Is that an irish flag? 😂

@enlightenme8524

5 ай бұрын

I am not but there are Irish Unionists who adore the British king. It may be their act of solidarity.

All the choristers sang absolutely brilliantly throughout the whole ceremony! Stunning music.

I’m no royalist. I don’t particularly like Charles or his personal endeavours.But I think it’s important that we embrace our history and keep our traditions strong and alive.

@dizwell

Жыл бұрын

The nice thing about a monarchy is that one's personal opinions don't count! You are rather required, by definition, to put up with whatever you get 😜 There have, of course, been some horrors. Think George IV, for example. Strangely perhaps, the institution seems to be stronger than its exemplars. Of course, the occasional EIIR or GVIR help spruce the place up a bit! In short: I entirely agree with you, and I wouldn't call myself a royalist, either (just a cheapskate that wants a relatively inexpensive figurehead head of state and something that is beyond mere popularity).

@marlene8344

Жыл бұрын

RIP western civilization

@karldelavigne8134

Жыл бұрын

​@@dizwell George IV may have had his faults, but he left a wonderful artistic and architectural legacy and did much to restore the Royal Collection after the despoliation of Cromwell a couple of centuries previously. The destruction of the baroque St George's Hall is regrettable, as was his disastrous marriage.

@dizwell

Жыл бұрын

@@karldelavigne8134 He was a glutton, a spendthrift and widely detested. That was my only point.

@karldelavigne8134

Жыл бұрын

@@dizwell Yes, fair enough. Plus, he was a bigamist and ridiculously vain.

This is a wonderful rendition of a glorious piece of music and sung beautifully👑🇬🇧

@paulgrieve7031

Жыл бұрын

Er how else is singing sung? Biden?

Charles turned out to be a far better King than anyone expected. God bless him.

@numbereightyseven

2 ай бұрын

Wow how arrogantly passive-aggressive. You obviously thought so little of him before this.

@Secretorder13

2 ай бұрын

Hes been a king for about a year 😂😂😂

@freeman8128

2 ай бұрын

@@Secretorder13 Charles 3rd has been King since 8th September 2022 (1 year, 6 months & 3 days.

@Secretorder13

15 күн бұрын

​@freeman8128 He's not my king and never will be and we should *ABOLISH THE MONARCY*

This is so amazing!! I’ve never heard anything like it. Blows your socks off when the choir begins!!!

Is anyone else listing to this on repeat? I can go for a couple of hours and still want more. And none of your saucy looks please Ms Penny Mordaunt!

Long may Zadok the Priest be sung for the coronation of British Monarchs. GOD SAVE THE KING, LONG LIVE THE KING, MAY THE KING LIVE FOREVER.

This is one of the most beautiful and majestic pieces of music ever composed and the sole reason I watched the Coronation

I have grown up being so familiar to this epic choral piece. To see it played in its intended context this past weekend was very special indeed and very moving, even though you couldn't see the actual anointing. I found the ancient parts of the ceremony like the pledges to the people and oaths so moving and I'm very proud of our traditions. God Save the King and his Queen!

Simply splendid! Magnificent! Zadok the Priest was extraordinary! Thank God Almighty!

@Secretorder13

Ай бұрын

No HANDEL is the one who wrote it not the invisible mystic bearded sky wizard who surfs the clouds..SMH

Am moved by the song. Long live the king 👑

It's that magical moment when a mortal man becomes the divinely appointed and symbolic head of state. Yes it's bollocks but certainly better than civil war over the succession. And Handel certainly knew how to manipulate our emotions.

Lot of people who were not very familiar with the music of Handel recognized the piece because apparently a variation of it was used as a football anthem for the Champions league.

@merely_aida

13 күн бұрын

“Apparently”?)) are you living under a rock (or, I presume, not a football watcher)?😅

@kaloarepo288

13 күн бұрын

@@merely_aida My interest in football especially soccer is about zero -like watching paint dry! Though I am very keen on keeping fit and exercise unlike most of those football loving yobbos!

The orchestral intro is really something special and demands your attention and put you in the right frame of mind, body and soul before the choir erupts.

Sent shivers down my spine. As for Penny Mordaunt holding the Sword of State which weighed so much. I temerity my hat off to her

@bryanhead2670

10 ай бұрын

Yes PM nearly became the PM! Very powerful ceremony!

@danielw5850

9 ай бұрын

Penny Mordaunt was, "Man of the Match" that day!

Thank god for Handel

British Monarchy marks the epitome of human ceremonies . Rejoice. God Save The King. Love From The Erstwhile Himalayan Kingdom Of Sikkim.

@Secretorder13

2 ай бұрын

Lols😂

I love this music. Watched the coronation as an Irish person I found it so moving.

@clpendygraft

11 ай бұрын

You’re part of the United Kingdom. I love the Irish. They haven’t lost their identity, but can still enjoy the monarchy

I can’t wait till this played at Williams coronation in the future.

Handel is eternal ❤

A life of service from the greatest role model known… He IS my King! I am proud to say Long Live the King

@patriciarocco2610

5 ай бұрын

Yes. The greatest model of all.

@jeroen3468

4 ай бұрын

Greatest role model?? If I would not want to take him as an example on how to live life... He's done horrid things

Beethoven said that Handel is the master of us all and he was right. What an astonishing composer he was!

@MrBulky992

Жыл бұрын

It was Haydn who said those words of Handel when he heard Handel's "Messiah" for the first time.

@ericvanjames8395

7 ай бұрын

From what I've learned, Handel was Beethoven's favorite composer!

@HistoryWorld1826

6 ай бұрын

​@@ericvanjames8395mine too.....hes an immortal legend

@MrBulky992

6 ай бұрын

​@@ericvanjames8395He was very highly regarded by the Viennese composers, not only Haydn and Beethoven but also Mozart who borrowed notes from "Messiah" ("And with his stripes we are healed) for his Requiem (the "Kyrie" fugue) and who put on performances of "Messiah" for which he modernised/altered the orchestral instrumentation to suit the tastes of his time (with clarinets etc.). Haydn's oratorios "Creation" and "The Seasons" are influenced by Handel.

I teared up instantly. I didn't think I would at that moment.

@dennispearson871

Жыл бұрын

You're not the only one !!....I wasn't expecting to either !..But there's just something about that Anthem !!!...

@truckerfromreno

Жыл бұрын

I was so moved by it. I was in floods of tears. It was so powerful.

@dennispearson871

Жыл бұрын

Look . I'm a grown man ! This is not supposed to happen !! But I Can Definitely Relate to your Experience !! Welcome to the Club !!!.....

@AnimalisMD

Жыл бұрын

So did I. But I came prepared with a box of tissues close at hand!

@dennispearson871

Жыл бұрын

@@AnimalisMD Good Strategy !! I wish I had your Forsight 😪 !!!...

God save our King and the unique splendor of our heritage and traditions.

Quelle beauté et souhaitons que le nouveau Roi soit toujours inspiré par DIEU Le Tout Puissant et agisse toujours en tant qu'artisan de bien et de paix pour son peuple et le monde entier

Zadok the Priest is an amazing piece of music and well performed.

What a glorious tune. Certainly the best part of the ceremony.

Well done to all the young people that sang so well in the choir. You showed that young people today can still rise to the occasion when the standard is set very high.

@TheVerosyv

Жыл бұрын

id rather see old relics rise to standards and abandond colonialism and using so much money on nothing when people froze and starved to death this winter in the same city

@PGHEngineer

Жыл бұрын

@TheVerosyv Colonialism? You'll haven't talk to the Americans, New Zealanders, Australians and Canadians about that. Britain has no colonies. The government is spending £32,000 a year for every household in the country, and still people want more. They always will.

@socialite1283

Жыл бұрын

They sang to the standard routinely heard at the preeminent cathedrals around England and at some other parts of the UK and the commonwealth, and on this occasion they once again delivered the goods. :) It is not unheard of for the service music sung at certain cathedrals and chapels to be perfectly and beautifully rendered for more than 6 months without even so much as a minor flaw - such is their talent, their skill, their dedication, their practice, and the mentorship of musical directors who are steeped in the interpretive traditions that make up the English Cathedral Musical Tradition.

@archiebald4717

Жыл бұрын

@@TheVerosyv What utter nonsense!

Playing “Zadok the Priest anointed Solomon” really raises the King of England to a divine pedestal in a moment. 🤴🏻🇬🇧

@shraddashradda

Жыл бұрын

It is said they are the lineage of the Tribe of Judah ♥️🕊🕊🕊 takes it to a whole other level …as it does all of us !

@DS9TREK

Жыл бұрын

King of the United Kingdom. There is no king of England

@Secretorder13

2 ай бұрын

Lols 😂😂😂 This is a CIRCUS PERFORMANCE and CHARLIE BIG EARS is the 🤡 CLOWN *ABOLISH THE MONARCHY*

Not a monarchist or religious at all but the ceremony is really beautiful. I really love that he is only in a plain shirt and pants, kind of humbled in the face of god and as a servant for his country.. that's what it should be about imo... being a leader. It's about helping others.

@BiBoetzke

Жыл бұрын

yeah that'd be true if he didn't procede change into an outfit literally worth milions on pounds to flex on the peasants

@ineffablemars

Жыл бұрын

@@BiBoetzke I don't think it's flexing. I think it's just part of the ceremony, you know? It's been that way for hundreds of years.

@Anna_Key

Жыл бұрын

​@@BiBoetzke it's an ancient ritual of the man chosen to be King, it used to be on a battlefield and the people who supported the King would bring an item of support, or gift, like gold, myrrh, stirrups, cloth, spurs, knowledge, spears, whatever was useful, so that at least one amongst many could represent the country fully kitted out and proudly show what the country was capable of. Same concept is if you have 20 Chieftains with 1,000 gold pieces, that's all each could spend. But pool the money into a common-wealth, then all of a sudden you've got 20,000 gold pieces and can trade for something really useful for the community. It's the opposite of flexing, greed, selfishness. Of course, in the wrong hands you could have a president like Ceasescu, Mugabe, Muammar Gaddafi, Marcos etc using the community common-wealth to buy their wife shoes! We need to be vigilant, but so far, so good.

@mungulor

Жыл бұрын

you don't get that with a republic

@ineffablemars

Жыл бұрын

@@mungulor you might have a point

One can feel so close to heaven watching that. So powerful and heavenly. 🙏🏼

As an American, I, nonetheless enjoy the mystical aspect of the Anointing!

@grahamhowat6604

Жыл бұрын

You maybe interested to know that the Oil used for the annointing came from the Mount of Olives where the King's Grand Mother,Princess Louise of Battenberg is buried

@bettyhappschatt3467

Жыл бұрын

The oil is for more than one sense: it consists of sesame seed and olive oil, perfume with roses, orange flowers, jasmine, musk, civet and ambergris

@dennispearson871

Жыл бұрын

@@bettyhappschatt3467 Thanks for the information !!...It is also said that these Same Olive plants were still alive at the time of Jesus !!...How Awesome is That !!!.....

@peterchristie1096

Жыл бұрын

If you Americans actually anointed your presidents you might mange to get some who are not war criminals, liars, cheats, rapists and senile.

@TheAndrewJBaker

Жыл бұрын

@@bettyhappschatt3467 the oil for this coronation had no animal products.

Music started goosebumps, as it exalted tears 😭 Zadoc the priest, Handel could composed brilliance!! Fit for a coronation

Parry's "I was Glad", followed by this - and I was in seventh heaven! Magnificent, heart-soaring perfection!

Astonishing. Every part of the ceremony. Glad I lived to see it.

Ah Baroque music 🎼, you really can't beat it - absolutely regal and majestic! Love it!

Wow, just wow.....proud to be British

@DS9TREK

Жыл бұрын

Why? It was written by a German composer for a German-born and German-speaking king.

@annettephilip5756

Жыл бұрын

@@DS9TREK I am aware that it was written by Handel, its a Coronation anthem written for George 2nd. I think the anthem is amazing regardless of where the composer was born. I reiterate i am proud to be British.

@annettephilip5756

Жыл бұрын

@@DS9TREK when he was King of Great Britain....now go away im bored with this ...if I need a history lesson I will ask for one

@phoenixrose1192

Жыл бұрын

@@DS9TREK He was a nationalised Englishman. The King had English ancestry through Alfred the Great, so do some research…🙄

@jedworthy

Жыл бұрын

​@@DS9TREK he was born in Germany but became a British citizen in 1727, so that's something you've learned!! Always best to get your facts straight before you comment 😊

I listen to this piece of music every day, love it.

I had always listened to this piece without paying attention the lyrics. Now i realize its for anointing kings

This is a stunning and moving part of the coronation ceremony. I can’t stop watching it and listening to that beautiful music. Watch the soldiers slowly lower their heads as they guard the screens. They do it so respectfully and in amazing sync. What a glorious , moving ceremony.

I got goosebumps watching this and listening to this beautiful piece of music. The coronation was a beautiful ceremony.

The last time this piece of music was performed in its proper setting was seventy years ago. The impression it makes is much greater than hearing it performed as a concert piece.