My cousin is the first soloist in this :) And the queen of England saw this right after it was posted. She thanked all the dancers personally. It's amazing how dancers are affecting our memories of our loved ones. Thank you, to our soldiers, and these dancers. Both striving to make a difference in this world
@wakingdarknesslight I'm pretty sure we live in a free country, and I'm pretty sure it's because of the men and women who died serving our country for that freedom and you can wear one if you choose to. They can't do anything about it, and if they try there is also a labour board you can go to. :) Wear it with pride :)
and who like havin fredom in this country or the use but most of u people shud be happy to have a safe life other then have to live in a place were theres guns and bomb goin of and u shud be grateful for the soldier who fought for us in the war
I'm not generally one for commenting on the dislike bar, but whoever dislikes a song which commemorates thsoe who died for our freedom really should think about what those soldiers did for us, and that because so many soldiers died, we can live.
As an American, I wish we had never entered WW1. When we entered the war, the Allies and Central powers were running out of...well...men O_O. We gave the Brits and French the gas they needed to finish it. Instead of the Treaty of Versailles (which led to Hitler, the Holocaust, and the rise of world communism), there would have been far more palatable terms of ceasefire. Tthe Brownshirts could not have gotten a hold in Germany, and the Bolsheviks would have had a rough time overthrowing the czar.
bigtampa0607 What blockade? The one that killed about 1000000 German civilians?
Anyway, the Germans might have quit, but the Allies wouldn' t have won either. They were bled out, mutinous and tired. Not even with the help of the US were they able or willing to take the war into Germany for fear of the Bolshevik virus. The "peace" that followed therefore was doomed before the ink was dry.
Quibble, nag and bitch. John McCrae was my grandmother's sister's son. I am proud of this poem and the solemn tribute it reminds us to pay to those who fought for justice, freedom and liberty by giving their lives in selfless sacrifice.
Make amends and find your peace within your soul. Your minor slights only clutter your mind and fog your inner vision. Give thanks, and then give more thanks.
@jome Jome, don't tell me. Take this message to the Americans, the Australians, the New Zealanders and all the others. But don't come to me crying because someone has enlightened you about the abismal performance of the British Army while trying to subdue some farmers in the Boer war only a few years previous to WWI.
It is truely amazing how many people here actually seem to believe that the Allies of WWI were fighting for freedom and democracy against an evil enemy. Don't they know any better or are they looking for cozy comfort in the blissful ignorance of the majority?
I think the Germans would have quit before the British Empire would have. I believe this because of the RN's blockade on german ports.
As an American Iraq war veteran, we modern day Soldiers have nothing to say but " my god, how'd they do that" God bless Them for having the courage to stay in those trenches and I hope that as many as possible found some assemblance of peace in their rest
Sad to say this but you are actually the first American that doesn't go all HERP DERP IM AMERICAN YOU WOULD BE DEAD IN WO II IF IT WASNT FOR US HERPA DERPA.
I was looking for a really great rendition of the 'traditional' setting of this poem.... and this just blew me away. Amazing. And an amazing performance.
This song should be much much more common. It speaks so powerfully to the sacrifice that our men, women, and forefathers made for the cause of worldwide liberty.
I just heard this song for the first time ten minutes ago. I had no idea someone had set it to such a beautiful melody, sung with such emotion. Dr. McCrae would have loved this. Thank you.
Wonderul? Our whole school viewed this video yesterday and now I have watched it numerous time. It represents Canada well as we remember the war effort by many Canadians. Very touching
It's that time of year and once again your so very moving rendition of John McCrae's beloved poem has moved me to tears. I happened to be working at Cherry Hill Elem and they showed this video. The kids were transfixed. Thank you so much!
It's that time of year and once again your so very moving rendition of John McRae's beloved poem has moved me to tears. I happened to be working at Cherry Hill Elem and they showed this video. The kids were transfixed. Thank you so much!
So moving. Thank you for not changing a single word of this great Canadian poet's famous poem. We remember and will never forget the 68,000 young Canadian men (and so many others) who died in the bloody battlefieldsof France and Belgium, in WW1, so we could be free.
i love this video i love the dancing involved omg i wish i could dance that graceful! :( very sad song if you look into the lyrics but very inspirational.
Fantastic! I will be performing in the play based on the poem in 2 days. This got me in the mood for it! Thanks a lot! It's a beautiful poem and song!
Wow, your video is exquisite to say the least. Im in chorus and we are singing this, I just it was your version! The music is beautiful! Thank you for an amazing video
This is the best musical rendition of the poem In Flanders' Field that I have heard, both for the music and the tone and sincerity of the voice. The choreographed dancers performed well and I like how they ended in a cross. Though, I have mixed feelings about these beautiful young girls dancing around the graves. I guess you could see them as young wives or lovers paying tribute. When they first appeared all in white, I was expecting the dancers to portray ghosts of the fallen soldiers. Thanks
@CoupleDrinks soldier or not this was not "fucked up". just because ur a soldier doesnt mean anything garunteed you have never acutally read the poem on your own, Garunteed you didnt know about the poem until to joined the military! GARUNTEED YOU HAD NO IDEA ABOUT WHAT THIS POEM WAS ABOUT UNTIL YOU WERE TOLD. so in conclusion SHUT UP!
@CoupleDrinks: I'm sure your superiors would love to see you talking this way and then mentioning you're in the military. You prob would have a promotion coming your way in no time. ;)
@CoupleDrinks It's unfortunate that you feel the need to be so horrible to those who took the time to create such a beautiful tribute. It's one thing to not like something. We all have our own tastes, our own likes and dislikes, but it is unnessessary and unkind to talk to others the way you have here.
Immortal words presented with memorable music, beautifully choreographed dancing and a magnificent voice. Congratulations on achieving a wonderful tribute to all who gave their lives in WW1.
I visited northern France and Ypres in Belgium a couple of years ago, it has to be seen. Life changing really. Makes you appreciate how things are now, not that the world is perfect. We must never forget.
How humbling what an awesome voice you have powerful clear passionate just beautiful Your idea of creating a song to that famous inspiring poem took a lot of courage on your part It belongs to everyone and I believe your video goes hand in hand with the poem both being a ghost to each other Lee your wife's choreography is beautifully done and the dancers were perfect for this unique poem put to music
saigon started to fall the were seconds from seath the communist were at the gate shoting at it to get it open and the american army was there to rescue even though they didnt get out on the helicopters they did escape but without the american soldires alot of poor innocent vietnamese would have died and for that i give the men and women who hav fought and died and their families my sencire grattitude as well as the ones who are currently fighting thankyou
i love this song my chior is singing it and when i read the tittle i thought it was going to be stupid but when mi shior teacher played and sang it i wanted to cry knowing that people died and the ones who didnt have to live with the horror of war my dad lived in saigon,vietnam which is now ho chi minh,vietnam and my grandpa was a lutinet and they left right as
whilst having an affinity with soldiers of today , i think we don't have the right to compare the way they fight now with then as many thousands died by just marching across no-mans land something that any soldier knows would never happen now - The very nature of the poem in the words .
the teacher in another classroom brought this poem and some pictures from Flanders from then and now, very moving, she knows my son is a 2x Irag vet (US MArines) and I was in Desert Storm US Navy)
I was so moved when I watched and listened to that. How can such a poem be put to music? Amazing. The dancers making the sign of the cross at the end just brought a lump to my throat. My dad did his 'bit' in WW2 and I am proud of his acheivements. I am so proud to belong to this wonderfull land and the people who strive to keep it 'free'.
Yes I know it is Jake, and what a lovely one it is too. I was just saying I am proud of all our military servicemen/women that have fought in ALL our conflicts.
i love this song, it brings tears to my eyes. we have a whole group of veterans and alumni of our school that are coming tomorrow on Remembrance Day. remember the veterans who fought for freedom!
Thanks for taking the time to comment on my song...and for the compliment. The poem is sacred to many people, especially veterans...therefore when I set about to put the poem to music I felt it was paramount that I didn't alter the poem in any way whatsover...This is how McCrae composed the poem and this is how it must be interpreted (I felt). The only liberty I took was to repeat the last line so that I could complete the composition musically.
This guy has a really great voice, and sings the song beautifully, giving it a very haunting quality.
In my opinion, the poem would translate to music better if the line "In Flanders fields the poppies blow" were repeated again at the end of the first stanza (after "guns below"), and the words "the poppies blow" were added to the final sentence of the second stanza. It seems like it would flow better musically. Any thoughts?
My school is doing the dance and singing the song for rememberence day, I love this video, it makes people remember what other have done for our country.
My father is an 86 year old veteran of WWII. I honour the contributions of Canadian soldiers every Nov. 11. He will speak at my school and in my classroom again this year. This particular video and song will be the focus of my instruction after Thanksgiving. Thank you Anthony Hutchins. Your collaboration will help to bring the real meaning of 'Remembrance' alive for my 5 and 6 year old students. Cheers. S
I like it. I wrote some music for this poem and played it at school. It was very diffenet to this, just me singing and playing acoustic guitar. It goes to show How different interpretations can be, but how beutiful this peom, ultimately, is.
A wonderful rendition of a timeless piece Anthony. I was proud to play it on my radio program, and was proud to share it with my family, several members are vets. It made me think of my step father when we buried him in Riverside Nat'l cemetary. He was a WWII Vet, flew over Normandy on D-day, was captured by the Nazis and escaped. Your passion and respect for these great men shines through. Your work has blessed me greatly. Thank you.
I don't really feel proud for the war. A war is never won, only losses withstand after it-> millions of soldiers died that period. And for what?? And by who?? I feel sorry for those who had to go to war. Though I feel gratefull for all the things that we've learned. And I am certain that we will in the future think twice when such a period is coming forth.
your not suppsoed to be proud of the death its those who were willing to give thier lifes for our freedom in a war that thousands would die for a mere few Km for those who gave thier life for YOU for YOUR FREEDOM FOR YOUR ABILTY TO LIVE TO LUAGH LOVE HATE KILL SAVE AND TO DIE! they gave thier lifes for us to feel all emotion and for that you should have PRIDE!
The Kaiserreich is overshadowed (and not entirely unjustly) by "bigs" such as Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia, Communist China, and several others, that does NOT mean that they were boy scouts. The fact remains that, while the start of the war is as controversial as ever (again, not entirely unjustly), the fact remains that, when the shells started falling, Germany dedicated itself to destroying all opposition and obtaining hegemony not only in Europe, but also Globally. How many forget
How many people also forget that Germany, perhaps more than any other nation, sought this war. From the very month of the outbreak of war, Germany broke virtually every weapons and neutrality treaty that they deemed "in the way." They invaded Belgium and Luxembourg, two nations they SWORE to protect. They utilized gas years after they agreed to ban it, which prompted the Allies to use it as a counter. They intentionally killed thousands of neutral soldiers and civilians with their U-Boats.
They carried the water for the Turks by covering up their "Turkifying" of the Ottoman Empire via extermination, and while the "Rape of Belgium" was indisputably blown out of proportion by the Allies, the fact remains that it did happen. The German military knowingly violated the Geneva Convention by exacting a horrific price on the civilian populace for the resistance of the Belgian Army against the German Empire. I could go on and on.
However, the fact remains that Germany was not innocent.
Germany was a Militaristic, Authoritarian , and Expansion-driven power that sought hegemony, and they had no rights given to the people unconditionally, all of it was subject to the approval of the Imperial regime. To say that such a government is inherently incompatible with any Democratic ideals is an understatement.
WWI is often maligned as not solving anything, as Germany embraced the false "stab-in-the-back" mentality, and Japanese ambitions rose in the Pacific.
However, the fact remains that the Allies had achieved their key goal: to stop Germany and its Austrian, Turkish, and Bulgarian allies from achieving dominance in Europe and thus worldwide. The vast majority of European nations now subsribe to Democratic ideals, and are functional (if imperfect) Democracies. To imagine that such a thing would be possible if Germany defeated the Allies is ludicrous.
The fact remains that in 1917, Germany had driven Russia into revolution, Romania , Serbia, and Montenegro were occupied, Belgium had been turned into a battlefield, and Northern France was under German occupation. Were it not for the Italian Grappa-to-Vitorrio campaign and the 100 Days Campaign, the Central Powers may have eeked out a victory.
The sacrifices of John McCrae and millions of others like him are what buried Imperial Germany, and Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan, and the USSR after it.
To fools like Jefkefromholland, however, such facts fly over their heads. To such people, WWI appears as a simple fodder for pieces of tripe like "Oh What a Lovely War". To such aa person , it is easier to swallow the tried-and-true mantra that all righteous causes are easy to win, and only poor causes seem futile. Such simplistic thinking and unwillingness to sacrifice even what we hold dear would have lost us WWI, WWII, and the Cold War. I salute Mr. Hutchcroft for this grand interpretation!
I'm from Belgium and if we hadn't let the Lys overflow, we would propably speak german here, but millions and millions of people (mostly innocent people) would have survived that are now death of drowning. I prefer the loss of a language, against the loss of innocent people. (->for what?, for who?)
A war destroys more than it rebuilds,why do you think I'm a fool because I'm not proud of wars then? (+ I never said or meant or would believe something as "what a lovely war" @ Bastognenuts)
my dutch grandmother who fought in the resistance against the nazis knew there was sure more than just a language to lose. she would have given her life to save her country and her freedom. our family was touched for generations by the sacrifices made by my grandparents.
Ok, those who want to fight for their country, let them fight, but don't do stupid things that risk the live of millions of innocent people, while others don't know of it. (overflowing the Lys, burning cities,...)
hi it's moonstar7711 um i absolutly love this dance it is incredible!!!! my cousin is dancing in it and she told me that the queen viewed this video and said it was great!!! great job girls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great song, great video ... glad that Anthony Hutchcroft has done this so a new generation can learn again of what hundreds of thousands of Canadian, British, and American soldiers did for us in WWI.
I'm also aware that a couple hundred thousand Canadians took more ground, capture more prisoners, and overall were a more effective fighting force than the million or more American soldiers in WWI.
However, they also fought and died, and they helped turn the tide.
My cousin is the first soloist in this :) And the queen of England saw this right after it was posted. She thanked all the dancers personally. It's amazing how dancers are affecting our memories of our loved ones. Thank you, to our soldiers, and these dancers. Both striving to make a difference in this world
manglejangle1 1 week ago
WOW That is very intense like i mean i read this poem really fast but ever since i watched this video i read it slowly and passionately
dumdum674 2 weeks ago
Beautiful! I showed this to my 8th grade Social Studies students when we finished studying WW1. A fitting tribute - thank you for posting this.
slysakowski 1 month ago 2
IT'S SO SAD MADE ME CRIED
demi6621 2 months ago
very moving, thanks
jelowther 2 months ago
:') makes me cry
TheLpstvgirl 2 months ago
@wakingdarknesslight I'm pretty sure we live in a free country, and I'm pretty sure it's because of the men and women who died serving our country for that freedom and you can wear one if you choose to. They can't do anything about it, and if they try there is also a labour board you can go to. :) Wear it with pride :)
MyIdeaOfHeaven 2 months ago
Very moving. My family have served in the Canadian Forces in every war since WW1. It is heartwarming to know that people still care.
ddatabase 2 months ago
i love this
victoria1234567896 2 months ago
wow
PituB123 2 months ago
and who like havin fredom in this country or the use but most of u people shud be happy to have a safe life other then have to live in a place were theres guns and bomb goin of and u shud be grateful for the soldier who fought for us in the war
tayley19 2 months ago
I'm not generally one for commenting on the dislike bar, but whoever dislikes a song which commemorates thsoe who died for our freedom really should think about what those soldiers did for us, and that because so many soldiers died, we can live.
sparkycat101 2 months ago
lest we are ever arrogant enough to forget............
we only live this life for the sacrifice of so many brave and courageous men
please don't let our children forget
motty193 2 months ago
My grandad was killing in WW2, :/ he was in the RAF :/ this song helps me so much! <3
Beckiii123 2 months ago
a wonderful song i lesten to it very day because my grandfather was killed in action and i will leave the house untill i play this song
MrSexyassian 2 months ago
This is so sad...
gilbertcaleb08 3 months ago
As an American, I wish we had never entered WW1. When we entered the war, the Allies and Central powers were running out of...well...men O_O. We gave the Brits and French the gas they needed to finish it. Instead of the Treaty of Versailles (which led to Hitler, the Holocaust, and the rise of world communism), there would have been far more palatable terms of ceasefire. Tthe Brownshirts could not have gotten a hold in Germany, and the Bolsheviks would have had a rough time overthrowing the czar.
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duckwart 3 months ago
bigtampa0607 What blockade? The one that killed about 1000000 German civilians?
Anyway, the Germans might have quit, but the Allies wouldn' t have won either. They were bled out, mutinous and tired. Not even with the help of the US were they able or willing to take the war into Germany for fear of the Bolshevik virus. The "peace" that followed therefore was doomed before the ink was dry.
jensww22 5 months ago
Quibble, nag and bitch. John McCrae was my grandmother's sister's son. I am proud of this poem and the solemn tribute it reminds us to pay to those who fought for justice, freedom and liberty by giving their lives in selfless sacrifice.
Make amends and find your peace within your soul. Your minor slights only clutter your mind and fog your inner vision. Give thanks, and then give more thanks.
kenroxx2 5 months ago 2
Really 15 year old kid. In my Country 15 year olds are still teething, Hell 25 year olds are, just look at my college class.
what bothers me the most about it is that the american people don't have a clue as to what the world thinks of us.
All they care about here is how cheap there gas (petrol) is.
Bigtampa0607 6 months ago
Yes I know: Abysmal with a "y".
jensww22 6 months ago
@jome Jome, don't tell me. Take this message to the Americans, the Australians, the New Zealanders and all the others. But don't come to me crying because someone has enlightened you about the abismal performance of the British Army while trying to subdue some farmers in the Boer war only a few years previous to WWI.
jensww22 6 months ago
It is truely amazing how many people here actually seem to believe that the Allies of WWI were fighting for freedom and democracy against an evil enemy. Don't they know any better or are they looking for cozy comfort in the blissful ignorance of the majority?
jensww22 7 months ago
@jensww22
The most annoying ones are the ones that seem to think that we would've lost without America.
JomeTheHuscarl 6 months ago
@JomeTheHuscarl
I think the Germans would have quit before the British Empire would have. I believe this because of the RN's blockade on german ports.
As an American Iraq war veteran, we modern day Soldiers have nothing to say but " my god, how'd they do that" God bless Them for having the courage to stay in those trenches and I hope that as many as possible found some assemblance of peace in their rest
Bigtampa0607 6 months ago 2
@Bigtampa0607
Sad to say this but you are actually the first American that doesn't go all HERP DERP IM AMERICAN YOU WOULD BE DEAD IN WO II IF IT WASNT FOR US HERPA DERPA.
An this comes from a 15 year old kid.
JomeTheHuscarl 6 months ago
I love this song it is very emotional and the poem itself shows a picture. it was sad to learn how this poem written. It is one of my top favorites.
vmonkey8 8 months ago
Beautiful tribute!
cocacolafiesta 8 months ago
Much as we suffered in VietNam, World War One made us look like a garden party. God bless all you boys forever, and may you forever rest in piece!
skudaarkaat1 9 months ago
I was looking for a really great rendition of the 'traditional' setting of this poem.... and this just blew me away. Amazing. And an amazing performance.
This song should be much much more common. It speaks so powerfully to the sacrifice that our men, women, and forefathers made for the cause of worldwide liberty.
kansaskarl 10 months ago
Amazing. Great voice and imagery. The entire package is powerful. Thanks so much.
sp617 10 months ago
everytime when I listen to this song I always feel sad......
funnylpace 1 year ago
Very "inspiring" song. Others songs render it in a somber mood instead of uplifting.
wikipedian7 1 year ago
we used this in our rememberance day show :D
stawaz 1 year ago
One of the most powerful versions I have heard and seen. Well done.
pencilcrayon100 1 year ago
this song is so beautiful, made from a great poem by John McCrae. My whole school watched this song yesterday too. Absolutely beautiful.
TheVanilleFan 1 year ago
Thank-you. SEMPER FI- from the DEVIL DOGS- OOH - RAH
12Daniel7 1 year ago
my hole school watched it yesterday i love this song
MrBananaman999 1 year ago
I just heard this song for the first time ten minutes ago. I had no idea someone had set it to such a beautiful melody, sung with such emotion. Dr. McCrae would have loved this. Thank you.
092AC 1 year ago
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092AC 1 year ago
Wonderul? Our whole school viewed this video yesterday and now I have watched it numerous time. It represents Canada well as we remember the war effort by many Canadians. Very touching
marianas07trench 1 year ago
beautiful song. This is probably the 50th time ive watched it today. We had our remembrance day assembly today and our whole school watched it.
amycat101 1 year ago
i cant stop myself from crying when i hear this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MrBananaman999 1 year ago
i cant stop myself fromm crying when i hear this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MrBananaman999 1 year ago
Coool, we had a ceremony today in school for Rememberance day and we played this video (:
emmy101xox 1 year ago
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It's that time of year and once again your so very moving rendition of John McCrae's beloved poem has moved me to tears. I happened to be working at Cherry Hill Elem and they showed this video. The kids were transfixed. Thank you so much!
pmwebb 1 year ago
It's that time of year and once again your so very moving rendition of John McRae's beloved poem has moved me to tears. I happened to be working at Cherry Hill Elem and they showed this video. The kids were transfixed. Thank you so much!
pmwebb 1 year ago
A Great poem , sang passionately. hats off to you sir.
cyberjonesy 1 year ago
ive listened to it so may times its so good
coolman5544 1 year ago
So moving. Thank you for not changing a single word of this great Canadian poet's famous poem. We remember and will never forget the 68,000 young Canadian men (and so many others) who died in the bloody battlefieldsof France and Belgium, in WW1, so we could be free.
acadiejd 1 year ago
Remembrance Day Canada - November 11, 2010.. remember them
ThisBoyTV 1 year ago
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MeAndFriends100 1 year ago
K so Thank u love this arrangement and 2 tell U the truth my class at school is using it as the background 2 me singing it solo.
Thanks again!!!
MeAndFriends100 1 year ago
blessed be to all
AncientDez 1 year ago
ok i have to sing this song for school. it really gets to me.
aly2123 1 year ago
My cousin is in this :) It's my favorite dance of all times :)
manglejangle1 1 year ago
I watch this more than I thought I would. So uplifting even though I hate war.
123sonner 1 year ago
i love this video i love the dancing involved omg i wish i could dance that graceful! :( very sad song if you look into the lyrics but very inspirational.
vmonkey8 1 year ago
Oh my god, everytime I hear this I'm reduced to tears. Me, a hardened ex-serviceman.
Bless our troops both past and present. Never forgotten.
MrPantherium 1 year ago
im learning at my school
narublade178 1 year ago
BEST FLANDERS FIELD!!!
narublade178 1 year ago
My daughter is doing this song in her choir at school so was just looking for the lyrics to help her out at home, very nicely done
sgagnier1 1 year ago
Fantastic! I will be performing in the play based on the poem in 2 days. This got me in the mood for it! Thanks a lot! It's a beautiful poem and song!
EarlyFilmmaker 1 year ago
The rendition is beautiful, but the interpretive dance has a rocky start.
BlueReckless 1 year ago
Wow, your video is exquisite to say the least. Im in chorus and we are singing this, I just it was your version! The music is beautiful! Thank you for an amazing video
PrettyFli4aWhiteguy 1 year ago
This is the best musical rendition of the poem In Flanders' Field that I have heard, both for the music and the tone and sincerity of the voice. The choreographed dancers performed well and I like how they ended in a cross. Though, I have mixed feelings about these beautiful young girls dancing around the graves. I guess you could see them as young wives or lovers paying tribute. When they first appeared all in white, I was expecting the dancers to portray ghosts of the fallen soldiers. Thanks
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CoupleDrinks 1 year ago
@CoupleDrinks soldier or not this was not "fucked up". just because ur a soldier doesnt mean anything garunteed you have never acutally read the poem on your own, Garunteed you didnt know about the poem until to joined the military! GARUNTEED YOU HAD NO IDEA ABOUT WHAT THIS POEM WAS ABOUT UNTIL YOU WERE TOLD. so in conclusion SHUT UP!
stophatinlol135 1 year ago
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CoupleDrinks 1 year ago
@CoupleDrinks: I'm sure your superiors would love to see you talking this way and then mentioning you're in the military. You prob would have a promotion coming your way in no time. ;)
canadiangirl12 1 year ago
@CoupleDrinks It's unfortunate that you feel the need to be so horrible to those who took the time to create such a beautiful tribute. It's one thing to not like something. We all have our own tastes, our own likes and dislikes, but it is unnessessary and unkind to talk to others the way you have here.
luansalmon 1 year ago
Thank-you Anthony! Your rendition of this poem gave me the same feeling as standing amid the crosses of the Flanders War Memorial and grave site.
Thank-you for not changing a word, keeping the natural harmonic rhythm of Lieutenant Colonel John McCraes' master work.
This version I consider to be the best of all!
Also, thank-you for saving Lieutenant Colonel John McCraes' medals. You are a true Canadian!!!
Kalumnu 1 year ago
Thank-you Anthony! Your rendition of this poem gave me the same feeling as standing amid the crosses of the Flanders War Memorial and grave site.
Thank-you for not changing a word, keeping the natural harmonic rhythm of Lieutenant Colonel John McCraes' master work.
This version I consider to be the best of all!
Kalumnu 1 year ago
good voice, great poem, but the dancers are.. well..
"Me can danz ma name!!"
UnholyBartender 1 year ago
Immortal words presented with memorable music, beautifully choreographed dancing and a magnificent voice. Congratulations on achieving a wonderful tribute to all who gave their lives in WW1.
Nasho66 1 year ago
TRES BEAU! LEST WE FORGET!
ANTOONMAKA 1 year ago
I visited northern France and Ypres in Belgium a couple of years ago, it has to be seen. Life changing really. Makes you appreciate how things are now, not that the world is perfect. We must never forget.
Bartoni 1 year ago
Stunningly beautiful, in every way.....thank you so much.
Shifraeliezar 2 years ago
I like the video, but I wasn't too keen on the vocals. Sorry.
walker287 2 years ago
This is the best version of Flanders Fields and I had it played at my friends funeral on Dec 30th 2009.
agraeen 2 years ago
How humbling what an awesome voice you have powerful clear passionate just beautiful Your idea of creating a song to that famous inspiring poem took a lot of courage on your part It belongs to everyone and I believe your video goes hand in hand with the poem both being a ghost to each other Lee your wife's choreography is beautifully done and the dancers were perfect for this unique poem put to music
MegaSunne 2 years ago
saigon started to fall the were seconds from seath the communist were at the gate shoting at it to get it open and the american army was there to rescue even though they didnt get out on the helicopters they did escape but without the american soldires alot of poor innocent vietnamese would have died and for that i give the men and women who hav fought and died and their families my sencire grattitude as well as the ones who are currently fighting thankyou
cheerleader1293 2 years ago
i love this song my chior is singing it and when i read the tittle i thought it was going to be stupid but when mi shior teacher played and sang it i wanted to cry knowing that people died and the ones who didnt have to live with the horror of war my dad lived in saigon,vietnam which is now ho chi minh,vietnam and my grandpa was a lutinet and they left right as
cheerleader1293 2 years ago
Beautiful! Thank You.
bluebootzz 2 years ago
Such a terrible, wasteful war :(
A salute to all soldiers who fell in the Great War; be they British, German, Indian, French, Canadian, American or otherwise.
wedgeff7 2 years ago
whilst having an affinity with soldiers of today , i think we don't have the right to compare the way they fight now with then as many thousands died by just marching across no-mans land something that any soldier knows would never happen now - The very nature of the poem in the words .
MrRambo65 2 years ago
=(((((((((((
hannahbadtana 2 years ago
my great great great grandad died today on the some
colurock14 2 years ago
Cool! =)
hannahbadtana 2 years ago
What a beautiful tribute.
genyavera 2 years ago 2
never forget the sacrifice the keep you free
grannym2 2 years ago 2
the teacher in another classroom brought this poem and some pictures from Flanders from then and now, very moving, she knows my son is a 2x Irag vet (US MArines) and I was in Desert Storm US Navy)
Sylphqueen1968 2 years ago
my class is doing this song for our rememberance day program
ztdt33 2 years ago
I LOVE IT
ztdt33 2 years ago
That sent chills down me.
theWall0719 2 years ago
rip
triuxe 2 years ago
i nearly cried when i had to sing this in choir at school for rememberance day! we had to sing it in front of war officials
MrRPatz4ever 2 years ago
cool Flanders is my last name
girlFRAND601 2 years ago
we singin this in school
marvin932 2 years ago
same i think
babiidollz13 2 years ago
Salute to all fallen soldiers
anoka78 2 years ago 2
Thank you.
99Collie88 2 years ago
Best Song...
dadasorin 2 years ago
I feel this Multimedia presentation does
great justice and tribute to McCrae's
Classic Tome. Thanks!
canfor5 2 years ago 2
viva flanders
viva belgium
nicolas9009 2 years ago
this video remains of my great great granfather he was in war he got shot its sad !
snowball132122 2 years ago
You couldn't have even know your great great grandfather
FWYGINOND 2 years ago
You can find out about your relatives duh! And he could have if his grandfather went to war recently (unlikely, but possible.)
Frogki1 2 years ago
idog yes no bobby crak corn and i dont care
19miley97 2 years ago
les premières images : le cimetière de l'ambulance de première ligne créée par John Mac Crea à "Essex Farm"
ANTOONMAKA 3 years ago
omg that was the best vershon i have ever herd i want to thank you for remebering our fallin heros
anoka78 3 years ago 2
I was so moved when I watched and listened to that. How can such a poem be put to music? Amazing. The dancers making the sign of the cross at the end just brought a lump to my throat. My dad did his 'bit' in WW2 and I am proud of his acheivements. I am so proud to belong to this wonderfull land and the people who strive to keep it 'free'.
jennyschofield 3 years ago
this is a WW1 poem
JakeMcfc1993 2 years ago
Yes I know it is Jake, and what a lovely one it is too. I was just saying I am proud of all our military servicemen/women that have fought in ALL our conflicts.
jennyschofield 2 years ago
Thx to the people who fought we have peace now.
GuardianAngel274 3 years ago 2
My grandpa's still living and he's 99. He fought in WW1.
I am so greatful for all those who fought. Without them, we wouldn't live like how we do today.
I hope all of them find peace at last.
BTW: Great tribute !
angel4038 3 years ago 2
apparently your grandpa was 9 years old when he fought in world war I ?
jarret45 3 years ago
99*
angel4038 3 years ago
if your grandpa's 99, then he was born in 1909.
WWI ended 1918. At most, your grandpa was 9 or 10 years old when World war I ended.
there's no way he fought in WWI.
World war II, I'd believe.
jarret45 3 years ago
sorry, WW2
my mistake.
angel4038 3 years ago
Very good video..............
ClarksonsinUSA 3 years ago
i love this song, it brings tears to my eyes. we have a whole group of veterans and alumni of our school that are coming tomorrow on Remembrance Day. remember the veterans who fought for freedom!
megavideoguy 3 years ago
my chourus will be singing this in december look for it on spoter66615 channle my channel and i caint wait to sing it and i will try to put it up
spoter66615 3 years ago
my great grandad faught in both the first and second world war
bighairybiker45 3 years ago
wow great poem and which turned into a great song. Where can i get this song
NASistheMAN 3 years ago 5
Thanks for your kind words and for your interest in this song. You can find it at flandersfieldsmuisc(dot)com.
AH
flandersfieldsmusic 3 years ago
A truly fitting tribute to all those who gave their lives so others could live. Thanks and God bless.
mghpreston 3 years ago 3
A beautiful tribute! I love it!
MustangSally8957 3 years ago 7
we're learning this song in coral at school.
jappanpreeti 3 years ago 3
awsome! haha for the rememberence day assembly in my school 3 classes have to sing this song! and like ya! very cool!
cassidy0142 3 years ago 2
Wow, great sing and video. When I watched this a good a shiver that ran down my spine.
iMike360 3 years ago
I really screwed up my comment, here's an edit...
"Wow, what a great job at singing and creating this video. Did anyone else get a shiver when watching this? I did."
iMike360 3 years ago 4
it's a powerful tribute and moving video.
jarret45 3 years ago
Wow great Version. Tear Drops From the Heart
Brothers In Arms
cougarv624 3 years ago 2
the more I listen to this song the more I enjoy it!
jarret45 3 years ago 3
Thanks for taking the time to comment on my song...and for the compliment. The poem is sacred to many people, especially veterans...therefore when I set about to put the poem to music I felt it was paramount that I didn't alter the poem in any way whatsover...This is how McCrae composed the poem and this is how it must be interpreted (I felt). The only liberty I took was to repeat the last line so that I could complete the composition musically.
Anthony H
flandersfieldsmusic 3 years ago
This guy has a really great voice, and sings the song beautifully, giving it a very haunting quality.
In my opinion, the poem would translate to music better if the line "In Flanders fields the poppies blow" were repeated again at the end of the first stanza (after "guns below"), and the words "the poppies blow" were added to the final sentence of the second stanza. It seems like it would flow better musically. Any thoughts?
jarret45 3 years ago
My school is doing the dance and singing the song for rememberence day, I love this video, it makes people remember what other have done for our country.
TheLyndsayShow 3 years ago
for rememeber day the choir in my school is songing this song
crystal121060 3 years ago
mine too
animerulezS2 3 years ago
I want to thank you for your comments and for helping to to keep the memory of John McCrae and this wonderful poem alive.
Anthony H
flandersfieldsmusic 3 years ago
First rate. Moving and completely appropriate for all ages.
stokesnotes 3 years ago
My father is an 86 year old veteran of WWII. I honour the contributions of Canadian soldiers every Nov. 11. He will speak at my school and in my classroom again this year. This particular video and song will be the focus of my instruction after Thanksgiving. Thank you Anthony Hutchins. Your collaboration will help to bring the real meaning of 'Remembrance' alive for my 5 and 6 year old students. Cheers. S
stokesnotes 3 years ago
=]
I'm singing this in chorus, but of course it sounds different..good way to remember da song
SassySM 3 years ago
I like it. I wrote some music for this poem and played it at school. It was very diffenet to this, just me singing and playing acoustic guitar. It goes to show How different interpretations can be, but how beutiful this peom, ultimately, is.
deathisescape 3 years ago
As a decorated Army veteran, and formerly disabled, I really appreciate hearing this song. Thank you very much !
Roy
royrfmccy 3 years ago 3
It means a lot to me to receive your kind words.
Anthony H
flandersfieldsmusic 3 years ago
A wonderful rendition of a timeless piece Anthony. I was proud to play it on my radio program, and was proud to share it with my family, several members are vets. It made me think of my step father when we buried him in Riverside Nat'l cemetary. He was a WWII Vet, flew over Normandy on D-day, was captured by the Nazis and escaped. Your passion and respect for these great men shines through. Your work has blessed me greatly. Thank you.
Eric5923 3 years ago
I don't really feel proud for the war. A war is never won, only losses withstand after it-> millions of soldiers died that period. And for what?? And by who?? I feel sorry for those who had to go to war. Though I feel gratefull for all the things that we've learned. And I am certain that we will in the future think twice when such a period is coming forth.
jefkefromholland 3 years ago
your not suppsoed to be proud of the death its those who were willing to give thier lifes for our freedom in a war that thousands would die for a mere few Km for those who gave thier life for YOU for YOUR FREEDOM FOR YOUR ABILTY TO LIVE TO LUAGH LOVE HATE KILL SAVE AND TO DIE! they gave thier lifes for us to feel all emotion and for that you should have PRIDE!
HerticORwhitey 3 years ago
Here Here!
The Kaiserreich is overshadowed (and not entirely unjustly) by "bigs" such as Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia, Communist China, and several others, that does NOT mean that they were boy scouts. The fact remains that, while the start of the war is as controversial as ever (again, not entirely unjustly), the fact remains that, when the shells started falling, Germany dedicated itself to destroying all opposition and obtaining hegemony not only in Europe, but also Globally. How many forget
BastogneNuts 3 years ago
How many people also forget that Germany, perhaps more than any other nation, sought this war. From the very month of the outbreak of war, Germany broke virtually every weapons and neutrality treaty that they deemed "in the way." They invaded Belgium and Luxembourg, two nations they SWORE to protect. They utilized gas years after they agreed to ban it, which prompted the Allies to use it as a counter. They intentionally killed thousands of neutral soldiers and civilians with their U-Boats.
BastogneNuts 3 years ago
They carried the water for the Turks by covering up their "Turkifying" of the Ottoman Empire via extermination, and while the "Rape of Belgium" was indisputably blown out of proportion by the Allies, the fact remains that it did happen. The German military knowingly violated the Geneva Convention by exacting a horrific price on the civilian populace for the resistance of the Belgian Army against the German Empire. I could go on and on.
However, the fact remains that Germany was not innocent.
BastogneNuts 3 years ago
Germany was a Militaristic, Authoritarian , and Expansion-driven power that sought hegemony, and they had no rights given to the people unconditionally, all of it was subject to the approval of the Imperial regime. To say that such a government is inherently incompatible with any Democratic ideals is an understatement.
WWI is often maligned as not solving anything, as Germany embraced the false "stab-in-the-back" mentality, and Japanese ambitions rose in the Pacific.
BastogneNuts 3 years ago
However, the fact remains that the Allies had achieved their key goal: to stop Germany and its Austrian, Turkish, and Bulgarian allies from achieving dominance in Europe and thus worldwide. The vast majority of European nations now subsribe to Democratic ideals, and are functional (if imperfect) Democracies. To imagine that such a thing would be possible if Germany defeated the Allies is ludicrous.
And the fact remains that Germany nearly won.
BastogneNuts 3 years ago
The fact remains that in 1917, Germany had driven Russia into revolution, Romania , Serbia, and Montenegro were occupied, Belgium had been turned into a battlefield, and Northern France was under German occupation. Were it not for the Italian Grappa-to-Vitorrio campaign and the 100 Days Campaign, the Central Powers may have eeked out a victory.
The sacrifices of John McCrae and millions of others like him are what buried Imperial Germany, and Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan, and the USSR after it.
BastogneNuts 3 years ago
To fools like Jefkefromholland, however, such facts fly over their heads. To such people, WWI appears as a simple fodder for pieces of tripe like "Oh What a Lovely War". To such aa person , it is easier to swallow the tried-and-true mantra that all righteous causes are easy to win, and only poor causes seem futile. Such simplistic thinking and unwillingness to sacrifice even what we hold dear would have lost us WWI, WWII, and the Cold War. I salute Mr. Hutchcroft for this grand interpretation!
BastogneNuts 3 years ago
I'm from Belgium and if we hadn't let the Lys overflow, we would propably speak german here, but millions and millions of people (mostly innocent people) would have survived that are now death of drowning. I prefer the loss of a language, against the loss of innocent people. (->for what?, for who?)
A war destroys more than it rebuilds,why do you think I'm a fool because I'm not proud of wars then? (+ I never said or meant or would believe something as "what a lovely war" @ Bastognenuts)
jefkefromholland 2 years ago
@jefkefromholland There has never been a bad peace or a good war, but this does not mean that war is not, at times, necessary.
I guarantee you that more lives would have been lost not flooding your lands.
A salute to the fallen soldiers in this world. And a special salute to all the Canadians who gave their lives so that WE can live in PEACE.
theWall0719 2 years ago 2
@jefkefromholland
my dutch grandmother who fought in the resistance against the nazis knew there was sure more than just a language to lose. she would have given her life to save her country and her freedom. our family was touched for generations by the sacrifices made by my grandparents.
lest we forget.
war is horror.
taaitaai 2 years ago 2
Ok, those who want to fight for their country, let them fight, but don't do stupid things that risk the live of millions of innocent people, while others don't know of it. (overflowing the Lys, burning cities,...)
jefkefromholland 2 years ago
I need to sing that at choir
Vicatiti65 3 years ago 2
hi it's moonstar7711 um i absolutly love this dance it is incredible!!!! my cousin is dancing in it and she told me that the queen viewed this video and said it was great!!! great job girls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
moonstar7711 4 years ago 2
My laptop speakers didn't do the music justice having just showed it to the rest of the family. Nice work!
hutchiee 4 years ago
I've watched this a number of times already and it brings a tear to my eye every time. Thank you Tony, for doing this.
Elsie1935 4 years ago 2
Great song, great video ... glad that Anthony Hutchcroft has done this so a new generation can learn again of what hundreds of thousands of Canadian, British, and American soldiers did for us in WWI.
johnkoetsier 4 years ago 3
Sir, there were NO Americans involved at the Battles of Ypres, Verdun and the Somme.
polentoni28 4 years ago
I'm aware they came late.
I'm also aware that a couple hundred thousand Canadians took more ground, capture more prisoners, and overall were a more effective fighting force than the million or more American soldiers in WWI.
However, they also fought and died, and they helped turn the tide.
johnkoetsier 4 years ago
Let us not argue while all of our freedoms are built upon their graves
ThisBoyTV 3 years ago 2
I'm aware of that. My comment states "in WWI."
johnkoetsier 3 years ago
A wonderful comment.
Eric5923 3 years ago
thank you to all the soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom. thank you for those who continue to fight for this great country. *salute*
steeliestalker 4 years ago 3
oh wow thats so beautiful... its this time of year i truly feel proud to be canadian, when we remember that we are, or were, freedom fighters.
carley9917 4 years ago 2