Much respect to the Welsh, their courage, bravery, and devotion to duty, is something to be marveled and forever remembered, as soldiers who fight on despite the odds. God bless the Welsh.
@markpmains the real story doesnt seem to be on google but it isnt rorkes drift. the story behind the song was wales's last stand against the english invasion in about 1400 and something where followers of owain glyndwr sieged harlech castle in the longest siege in british history. the siegers dealt with disease and starvation for years. with no contact to the outside and many died from starvation etc trying to fight for the freedom of their homeland
I envy you & your experience. Being in a authentic pub is in itself rewarding, but to hear a Welsh male choir testing the acoustics must have been a wonderful thing!
Thank you for your comment. I'm not surprised to hear there are a variety of different lyrics for this inspiring piece of music. When I created the video I used the first set of lyrics I found on the internet. I was experimenting with video creation & uploading. The piece still gives me goosebumps!
@markpmains you are dead right over the years i have come across about a dozen versioons, it must be the most adaptedand added to song in history, great tune though
@swingbeeper I'm from Llangollen and I'm in a Welsh male voice choir, we're singing in the Royal Albert Hall in November, sadly we won't be performing this song, but it's going to be one hell of a night!
Ah, you are from Llan ? I love visiting Llan, it's a beautiful little town. The pub I was in was " Jenny Jones " ( I think ) , I don't believe it is open anymore. It backed onto the pavillion. We had just watched Pavarrotti sing and then had the pleasure of the choir in the pub just afterwards.
I'm sure that your night at the Royal Albert Hall will be awesome for all involved. I only wish I could sing myself !
There are no "proper" English lyrics, to be honest. I do not mean by that that only Welsh lyrics are "proper," but that there is no generally agreed upon English language set of lyrics. There's a second set listed on the Wikipedia page, and I learned a third set in elementary school.
R.I.P AB and all thoes who stood at the wall
JESTER588 21 hours ago
This is my ringtone
Alifornication 2 weeks ago
Wow. What a performance! Excellent! Bravi! Thanks.
LazlosPlane 1 month ago
one of the best songs on yourtube
yakchirscarlson 1 month ago
I'm English... And this anthem is much more epic than ours...
Mozat77 1 month ago
@Mozat77 I`m Dutch ( a.k.a. German ) and i agree....
pcrvg0808 1 month ago
Much respect to the Welsh, their courage, bravery, and devotion to duty, is something to be marveled and forever remembered, as soldiers who fight on despite the odds. God bless the Welsh.
colonelchris92 1 month ago
This stuff makes me wanna be welsh instead of scottish.
TheBitmapBrother 2 months ago
MY GOD IM ENGLISH AND PART IRISH /SCOTTISH THIS SONG MAKES ME WISH I WAS WELSHISH WONDERFAL TUNE.
tc030564 2 months ago
I don't talk Welsh but I admire the Gael
hawickman 3 months ago
@hawickman
But the Welsh aren't Gaels, Hawickman. They're Britons. Celtic, yes, but not Gaelic.
MarvellousMuffin 1 day ago
NathLFC1994:
Thank you for the link to
freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bowen/owainbattles.html
I found it fascinating reading!
markpmains 4 months ago
bravo
Navajo549 4 months ago
i do but most just think if the film zulu and dont know the true story behind the ong so if you dont open a new tab and google it
NathLFC1994 4 months ago
NathLFC1994 and Navajo549
Wikipedia has a very interesting entry regarding the battle of Rorke's Drift.
Thank you for posting.
markpmains 4 months ago
@markpmains the real story doesnt seem to be on google but it isnt rorkes drift. the story behind the song was wales's last stand against the english invasion in about 1400 and something where followers of owain glyndwr sieged harlech castle in the longest siege in british history. the siegers dealt with disease and starvation for years. with no contact to the outside and many died from starvation etc trying to fight for the freedom of their homeland
NathLFC1994 4 months ago
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NathLFC1994 4 months ago
@markpmains or you could go to british battles.com they have an extennsive article on the battle
27thRegtofFoot 2 weeks ago
it seems noone actually knows what this song is about
NathLFC1994 4 months ago
Swingbeeper
I envy you & your experience. Being in a authentic pub is in itself rewarding, but to hear a Welsh male choir testing the acoustics must have been a wonderful thing!
markpmains 5 months ago
LadyDeirdre
Thank you for your comment. I'm not surprised to hear there are a variety of different lyrics for this inspiring piece of music. When I created the video I used the first set of lyrics I found on the internet. I was experimenting with video creation & uploading. The piece still gives me goosebumps!
markpmains 5 months ago
@markpmains you are dead right over the years i have come across about a dozen versioons, it must be the most adaptedand added to song in history, great tune though
sgtgewart1 5 months ago
@markpmains
Excellent upload my friend. To say this is stirring is an understatement !
I once had the pleasure of being in a pub with a Welsh male voice choir in Llangollen. This rendition reminds me of that night. Truly awe inspiring !
swingbeeper 5 months ago
@swingbeeper I'm from Llangollen and I'm in a Welsh male voice choir, we're singing in the Royal Albert Hall in November, sadly we won't be performing this song, but it's going to be one hell of a night!
BenHughesLlangollen 5 months ago
@BenHughesLlangollen
Ah, you are from Llan ? I love visiting Llan, it's a beautiful little town. The pub I was in was " Jenny Jones " ( I think ) , I don't believe it is open anymore. It backed onto the pavillion. We had just watched Pavarrotti sing and then had the pleasure of the choir in the pub just afterwards.
I'm sure that your night at the Royal Albert Hall will be awesome for all involved. I only wish I could sing myself !
swingbeeper 4 months ago
There are no "proper" English lyrics, to be honest. I do not mean by that that only Welsh lyrics are "proper," but that there is no generally agreed upon English language set of lyrics. There's a second set listed on the Wikipedia page, and I learned a third set in elementary school.
LadyDeirdre 5 months ago
im learning this on flute :D corp of drums play this <3
AngelFromHellLRD 6 months ago
Crowning. Music. Of. AWESOME.
That is all.
eoppen 6 months ago
thank you for uploading this ive bein trying to find the proper lyrics everywhere cheers bud xD
jonnydude247 6 months ago
@jonnydude247 Technically, these aren't the "proper" lyrics. Those belong to John Oxenford and can be found on the wiki page for Men Of Harlech.
I have no idea why any other version was ever written, as the originals are perfect.
BlackHowl1 6 months ago
@BlackHowl1 thank you for the info. this is by far the best version of this song xD
jonnydude247 6 months ago