Jerusalem with lyrics by William Blake

[eatingutube]

absolutely lovely my Engantyne. Be gently to the world see who you are. My Jerusalem, my paradise. And I´m not english..... loads of kisses

[bagz216]

Bravo..!

[doobeedoo58]

my piano is piled high with music scores too!

[cowerme]

A very unifying song in a way God Save the Queen isn't.

[clearlogicify]

@cowerme That is not the purpose of a national anthem

[carol301455]

Well sung and yet quite amusing all the same.

[costadancer]

This is better than god save the queen imo!!

[BlogBitch]

this is bollox......

[teevanator]

@BlogBitch Why are you listening to it then? Haha.

[BlogBitch]

@teevanator I was drawn in by the fact that this is a brilliant hymn, I'm English and too think it reflects our country better than the current anthem. But this is the crappiest version I have ever endured. There seems to be a chipmunk chorus running through it.

[teevanator]

@BlogBitch Fair enough, could have explained that in the original comment ;) agreed it is shite too!

[fullsmoon]

thank u william blake = )

[wrmcdonald1]

I love it

[tjrender]

I've always wondered why it wasn't (the national anthem). It's such a beautiful, stirring song...

[augustustoplady1]

hahahaha - "Premier" is a 'Christian' pentecostal, prosperity gospel TV network that around the "Jews" , and the singers above are too dumb ignorant to realise that this is hymn is written to suggest that the British people are the living embodiment of the Tribes of Israel, and the "Jews" are a gang of Turkic Mongolian imposters..... lolololol

[davidmichael07]

This really needs to be our country's anthem. Our schools choir and orchestra are playing this, so ive been scouring the web looking for the lyrics for my brother and the sheet music for me. Our school has gone mad over Jerusalem.

[VaneWimsey]

Surprisingly moving. I teared up. Loved the ambiguous image at the end.

[Brenda2OOO]

And...I forgot why I wrote that a month ago. I think because someone had said it had nothing to do with Christianity, but it appears that it does.

[4WingedBeatlez]

who are the singers? what are their names? are they professionals? or just singing for fun?

[DeanCo7777]

I tend to believe the legend as told in E Raymond Capts book on Glastonbury from Artisan Publishers come that tells the story and evidence for Jesus as a lad being brought to England by his rich tin merchant uncle or great uncle Joseph of Aramathea. The initial words in this song relate to that. Now if England would just live up to the idea of the Kingdom of Jesus.

[elBriella]

LMAO The guy in the bath tub, wth lol. Love the song despite that

[josemcabrera]

Wether you like it or not, England roots are christians, just look at the flag....

[josemcabrera]

Wether you like it or not, England roots are christians, just look at the flag....

[meteor901]

I just heard this sung at "the wedding". Gorgeous. I love traditional English hymns despite my being an American atheist. Thanks for such a memorable rendition! Hilarious.

[SirStokie]

@meteor901 All you americans love our old strange ways ;)

[lollyclan]

Great fun! what a hoot! Loved the guy in the car singing with such gusto; we need a few million of him to put the country right. Thanks!

[dougietreecutter]

interesting composition

[gilraen789]

Brilliant presentation! The voice and the will of the people-that's what its about-not empire building or football or even patriotism of the puffed up kind.

[nottzg]

0:20 bitch is hot! HOLLA AT ME

[orglancs]

Thanks for this. It made me smile broadly and then laugh out loud. WB would definitely have approved.

[xmzzzzzmx]

Bravo!!

[dudelvup]

@corblimeynorthern this was one of the best rendetions i've heard. most unfortunately have the voices of the choir/singer(s) drowned out by the music. thank you so much for uploading this.

[gavsky23]

Hmm, isn't it technically illegal to sing "Jerusalem" whilst driving? Shouldn't he pull-over, and then sing? Maybe it's okay if you are singing to yourself, and only illegal if you sing to someone else? Play it safe and at least get Bluetooth... ;-)

[Treebard]

May I add that I am not English (although at least 1/4 British in genealogical terms, my paternal grandfather came over from Surrey), however I love this song. I went to England once, and my favorite souvenirs were two paperbacks, Blake's Songs of Experience and his Songs of Innocence.

[nonaldehyde]

absolutely great treatment of a great anthem!

[BLUEHIPPO47]

Never must we let the far right claim our Britishness..nor Murdoch hi-jack our great nation with his tawdry ruling class agenda.

[Gimmer3]

This is just so funny, I love it!

[Treebard]

@Gimmer3 At first this seemed funny (guy in bathtub, etc.), and I laughed out loud! :)

But as it went on, and all the pictures joined, it made more sense.... showing how the song binds together all Britons. Love it!

[richysst]

just love this song how beautful ..

[printerudell]

Very imaginative and charming rendition. Thanks so much for posting it.

[kkollwitz]

My new favorite Jerusalem!

[zardozfrance]

Fantastic video. ( and I am not English... )

[duerandaggi]

What an amazing gem of a song, I hope it becomes Englands anthem one day. It makes no sense for the English national team to play the anthem of the UK (and Scotland and Wales already have their own songs). I Love all versions, including this one, with its uniquely English sense of humor. And other versions are simply glorious, in a uniquely English way too. GO ENGLAND, time to scrap political correctness and go back to your roots and rediscover your glory!

[TheLoonwolf]

Apparently this was written about the legend that Jesus Christ visited England when he was young.

[anzaifuyue]

The guy driving... at 0:34... Cash Cab driver?

[RustyNigel]

yh most people seem to link this song to religion because of the word Jerusalem where he is using it as a pseudonym for paradise-england at the moment really needs fixing but this song recalls the times before we became the wreck we are now

[Maritimer2009]

I really didn't know what to think at first, but you know, I really like it. It works.

[dante144]

Love it...

but

Are they mocking the original text. Is the urban area really the pastoral 'Jerusalem' described int he hymn?

bust still one of my favorite hymns. And you brits, how I love you.

[marbat1969]

Oh those Britons.... They can sing even "Jerusalem" in a common - uncommon - extraordinary way .... Very impressing. Bravo.

[AmenhotepThree]

Greetings from across the pond.

That was extremely clever! What a great video!

I just posted an arrangement I did of this piece for soprano soloist and full orchestra. Please have a listen when you have the time.

[musicfanBRA]

Great video, very creative! There should be more like this. Well done!

[kristinelawrie]

fantastic amazing english writer is william blake i wish all true pridefull english people knew this song it is truely beautiful! I will teach my daughter on this song her english pride and so should she be!!!!

[basquill1]

Absolutely wonderful vid! And it's wonderful to be English!

[WhtRabbit76]

This song is superb...F.T.Q.!

[nr1pimme]

Did anyone say madras?!

[JamieeTheGreat]

I absolutely love this song, and the sentiment expressed. I love this country!

[0e0l7i]

Jerusalem is the best city in the world!

[lincsposter]

Well when u tube buy the software I ill reply! Life is too short for workers!

[mixtiplix]

I still like ELP's version better.

[musicfanBRA]

@mixtiplix Who's ELP please & could you provide a link?

[mixtiplix]

ELP = Emerson, Lake & Palmer... sorry, no link available in youtube :-)

[deciomure45]

ho imparato questo meraviglioso inno con questo video! mi ricorderò di chi lo ha composto,scritto e messo in rete in Paradiso; solo da la, mipotrò sdebitare di un dono tanto grande!! Cherno billy

[bananacreamanarchy]

this is a gorgeous hymn. Cant anyone perform it without smirking irony?

[mosgba]

where is the lyrics ? thanks for posting doe

[4n5w3r4]

I love this song but just rips the piss

[CaptainRobot]

Good to see that lincposter has a firm grasp of symbolism.

[johnnywhitechapel]

Great vid thanks for posting

[Tristanhedfuk]

What a choooooon!

[rpsdmp]

BRILLIANT! But the title "Jerusalem with lyrics by William Blake" suggests that there would be subtitles. Anyway, whose is this version? My congratulations

[sosgez]

Good effort I thought.

[irsc92]

i think its funny how this song is sung as a hymn in churchs when blake despised orgained religion

[Shanniquitie]

you probably think lots of things are funny. cos you're thick.

[WHUFC91]

The more I hear this, The more I feel that it needs to be England's National Anthem

[CrimsonPhantom88]

Land of Hope and Glory is a good one too, though

[Gimmer3]

@WHUFC91 , The other thing that is cool is that Wm Blake was such a free thinking and unique person. He is a good example of the best of British character. He was self taught and very original. I love his poems and his artwork.

[badbav33]

@WHUFC91 I've never understood why it isn't, England doesn't even have an Anthem, so it's not like it would need to replace anything

[oldpec1]

@WHUFC91 I agree with you 100 % my friend

[tpmm1]

What a wonderful video! I really loved it!

[swanceva]

somehow i am having extreme difficulty taking this video seriously o.O

[Artealee]

Great social history video of Jerusalem

[biggles10112]

This is bolloks

[trousers5183]

That's Hugh Grant on the Joanna, that is !

[tpmm1]

I have to admit I thought he looked exactly like him, too! :D Can only be a compliment!

[rickibromilow]

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

[lincsposter]

And just how many non Jewish people want to build a jewish city in the UK? Would the French sing their national anthem naming London? I don't think so! And for 1 would not sing a nationalistic song praising the capital of another country especially when if you research the words they are not as they seem... Perhaps it was a joke on the word sheep?

[SuperTravisbickle]

jerusalem is not a jewish city. it is christian aswell

[CrimsonPhantom88]

"Jerusalem" refers not to the city in Israel, but to the "New Jerusalem", the utopia of heaven from Christian mythology. The song is about Britons doing their part to build heaven here, today, on earth, in England.

[laportama]

As each and every one of us is invited to participate in that building.

[Brenda2OOO]

@CrimsonPhantom88 I dunno. 'Lamb of God', 'Satanic mills'? Sounds really Christian to me.

[Slick1340]

@Brenda2OOO And?

[rickibromilow]

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 those 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 O clouds unfold

[richc101]

So how do we get this to be the English National Anthem. So much better our teams sing this than the sycophantic durge that is currently used

Satanic mills should probabily be call centres now

[libra61060]

Brillilanty done !

[dirk1967hh]

Great video!!! Have never seen the song like this! Simply brilliant!

[sorry4wot]

cool vid

[lightninghector]

This is an excellent idea and it came over so very effectively, thanks for sharing. I want to learn this song myself and this has definitely inspired me!

[monsieug]

nice vid!

[lincsposter]

In England we welcome anyone! in our green and pleasant land!

[arequipa1]

this is fabulous!!!!!! favorited!

[abacous81]

Greath God! Nor shall my sword, sleep in my hands! Among these dark satanic mills!

Meraviglioso! Dantesco!

cherno billy

[abacous81]

commosso fino alle lacrime!

soli deo gloria!

cherno billy

[IXRaNdOmAnGeLXI]

the 2 female is really squeeky

[hemmisrymail]

funny..

better , if some youngsters sing together..medley..

the choir of old ladies seems lack of spirit..(may be they don't know how to sing)...

The song per se is indeed touching (say in promp 2006 2007)

[coventrygardens]

nice. it's especially funny when the man is singing in a bathtub. nonetheless i have doubts about the legend that jesus visited britain. even if he visited britain back then, it was before the english had come to britain. it wasn't england until the english arrived, which was a few centuried after christ. when i see these kinds of videos, it makes me wonder why my family left england in the 1600s and 1700s.

[foxtrotnow]

My family left England in in the 1600's for New England. Seems that the puritans weren't welcome their anymore. :)

Visited England a few years back, fell in love with the country. Remains indelibly printed in my mind.

[dewberryjd]

cont... I enjoyed all the singers especially the guy singing in the car ( I do that) and the especially the ladies at the church selling jams. The salt of the earth.

Now you got to get the rest of the world singing this as well and you seem to be off to a good start. Bless the HiFi Hymnal!

[dewberryjd]

wonderful, it is the ordinary person singing a tune that makes it great.

t I thought the scenes gave the film a very down to earth quality. When a nation of people sing a song they all love you really have something to cherish.

[jbuhls]

the whole video would have been better if the weird scenes weren't included... and also if they hadn't looked at the camera. too strange and distracting. but the singing wasn't that bad. just the weird and distracting video...

[fizzlemcgee]

killed it

[deborah121273]

quality! great fun!

[monoceros1222]

Cool! Love the concept! Also thanks for posting all the lyrics, most of which this American was unaware!

[statiklingon]

This was weird. And awesome. Good work on the audio fading the voice of the featured singer to the foreground on the second verse.

[MrLouisd]

Very good!

It's filmed in Bristol?

[ThatOldGuyHere]

Love it, but "among those satanic mills" should have shown modern office buildings, especially any filled with financial services.

[oldscout379]

An excellent piece! I love the use of multiple singers to emphasize the universality of the hymn to common people in their common lives. Brava, Well Done!

[Lichtbringer91]

Perfect!

Used to sing this hymn in our School Chapel once in a while.

Great song & nice video :P

[mihoho007]

Did you graduate from NMH by any chance?

This song was the school song there :)

[SiriusKase]

I'm an NMH graduate and was looking to see if someone posted the song as performed by the student body. But, this is funny, too.

[tippymugs]

bleedin good

[CarnegieCampFan]

They just don't sing traditional masterpieces

anymore.

[bozzque]

whoever you are this is a very beautiful song. i am, by the way, from slovakia

[canadiangirl85]

Very nicely done. I'm Canadian, but we used to sing this in chapel in high school. It's a beautiful hymn.

[benJS85]

great tune great vid great job

[nessie96]

Lovely...the Brits should adopt this as their official national anthem.

[Blogsworth]

Actually it's Englands anthem not Britains.

[nessie96]

I stand corrected. You're right....the rest of the countries of the UK have their own athems.

[sandylovesandy]

Love the poem and the hymn

[JudgeW]

good one

[meltonmowbray2003]

When the hymn gets to the bit "And did the Countenance Divine", did you recreate the bit from Four Weddings And A Funeral where Scarlet was singing very loudly?

This is a great posting nevertheless. Great music, great filming. Very well done to all!!

[OpenEyeVisuals]

excellent :D

[lloydysafc999]

Class

[paulcompton2]

BEAST

try...

I vow to thee my country!

[lucidlupin]

Well done! Please consider doing a version of my parody....

put The Use of Them? amirigh & lucidlupin into Google to find it... wouldnt let me post link here ;)

lucidlupin

[ddelray]

Well done!

[RainbowDustFairy]

Nice...I really like it