Nimrod Enigma Variations Elgar Remembrance Sunday 2009

[mcampeau11]

I don't usually find brass too interesting but this is so moving, it's a pleasure to change my mind. It's a sublime piece; and like the very best art, it's direct to the heart. All British history and honour reflects like through a prism from WWs I & II. It reverberates through every note. What might have been sombre, is inspiring. Their Finest Hour.

[Delheath1]

Makes me so proud to be British

[volvob10m]

Great music. About the Monarchy thing, I´m not british but I love your Queen (and by that I mean the whole monarchy tradition you keep). In my opinion (and im SURE I´m speaking for the majority of foreing country people) the British Monarchy serves very well to the contry as an elegant and powerful diplomatic way to make an impression on other countries. It's classy and a great marketing to British image. God save the Queen!

[petrifyer45]

Is it just me, or does the guy at the beginning sound like he's shouting something a bit more insulting than what he actually means to shout?

[gerardbedecarter]

Magnificent!!

[baywalker71]

Who's he calling BASTARDS?? He wants to watch his language!

[PWNtheHILL]

BAS BAND! BAS BAND SHAN!

[maninthestreet01]

@PWNtheHILL

MASSED BANDS!.....MASSED BANDS!......  (atten)SHUN!

[2011BANDIE]

can all of you shut the hell up and enjoy the music... you are ruining the video by arguing over nothing...

[earlofclaypole]

@2011BANDIE I totally agree with you

[myrnaloysboy]

2 people are strange"

[scurrie42]

How appropriate, how moving.

[truckbreaker]

what a fitting piece of music. sends shivers down your spine. to all who made the ultimate sacrifice,the many wounded,the many who suffer in silence, thankyou for our freedoms we enjoy today. god bless you all. sincere and deepest respect to you all.

[Insperato62]

@Syphered08-well said!We have free health care.Clean running water.Refuse removed regularly.Sewage systems.Caring charities allowed to practice.An unbelievably restrained police (compare how other forces deal with drunks/drugged/abusive customers).Uncorrupt(ish) legal system etc.But people bang on about their rights refusing to accept their responsibilities.My dad fought 6 yrs Bomber Command for a better state.NOT so some arsehole could remain yrs on benefits as he couldnt "earn" enough working!

[Insperato62]

@binner69er-patriotism will be washed away if we allow it.Same goes for "washing away" our history.We can teach our history to our children-visit museums, galleries, castles, stately homes, the countryside etc.It is ALL there.Dont confuse British Empire history with "us".The ordinary people got bugger all from the Empire.It took 2 world wars before some got indoor toilets!Our virtues are tolerance & fairness-ability to assimilate which helped us progress.United we stand.Divided they rule.

[mtv565]

"Nimrod" never fail to wet my eyes...

[roninjames101]

sends shivers down my back, truly incredible. When them symbols come crashing in! WOW! Best military bands in the world without a doubt!!!

[Triomfator]

@roninjames101 only the Germans are better!

[M374EVL]

im proud to be welsh and equally proud and extremely lucky to be british

[ScunneredMan]

Very stirring, that is all one can say.

[Syphered08]

I wish people these days would stop taking what we have for granted and striking over pointless crap, people died for what we have! in the millions! my grandfather would turn in his grave seeing what working class people these days were doing to each other!

[Milverton68]

My grandfather fought in Africa, Italy, the first day of the invasion of Europe and finally in Germany one of the first in Belsen camp.. Then living in fear of debt died from hypothermia aged 81.. these silly parades.. less pomp more care for those who take up arms for their country.

[terryneale]

@Milverton68 I am sorry for your loss and to an extent I agree about support for those who fought for us; but where were you? My grandad came to live with us when he got too old to cope on his own. The parades allow those of use born after the war to show our respect for those who gave their lives so we could make these comments. I don't mean to offend you but charity begins at home.

[Milverton68]

@terryneale He lived in the house next door.. But scared about money he didn't put his heating on ... He was a proud man ( I've no wish to offend) who would not have permitted his child to nurse feed him. Parades are a way for the powerful to forget they're real duties.. And you appear to be happy with that.. But there we go.

[xxxmancity1894xxx]

Great performance ...as always,best by a mile.

[baad0501]

This music beautifully expresses the emotions for our fallen men and women - that fail to be described with words.

[MIDDLESHOTS]

We owe everything to our brave military over the ages. And the likes of Sir Winston Churchill KG.

[shrivaldo]

LET US forget the twat of a policeman with his siren on at the start!

[lolamyriah]

One of many things we share with the British... Freedom is not Free!!!

[HP5crazy]

Beautiful. There is no other word for it. Simply beautiful!

[LeamingtonSteve]

I won the lottery of life when I was born in dear Blighty!

[385Mercedes]

Music to touch the heart and soul. Thank you!

[GlentoranMark]

lest we forget those that came before us. They created us, we are those souls.

[garfreed]

Thank God I was born an Englishman!

[Stodgey1]

Absolutely the best piece of music played on the day, sends shivers down my spine and chokes me up everytime i hear it. My thoughts are immediately with all families around the allied world who have family members on active duty. Be safe.

[harveyfreitas]

what is that guy saying? it sounds like " BASTARDS!!!! " "BASTARDS!!!!" lol

[Stodgey1]

@harveyfreitas Brass Band

[gocrimson10]

@harveyfreitas "Massed Bands" Basically, there are several regiments, each of which has its own band. When they play together, they are referred to as "massed bands."

[Aesop059]

@harveyfreitas He says, "Massed Bands" to get their attention, "Massed Bands.... Pause..... Shun(This means stand to attention) Old commands tried and tested. They work well.

[ochsenbier1]

My friends, watch the videos to the links below and you will understand my point of view. Be sure, if you understand the words, you will puke immediatly. Only two videos to "Heldengedenktag" (Heroes Remembrance Day). Good old Wehrmacht, boldly guys ... only have done their duty. It´s nauseous.

All my respect to Britain, for his upright fight against Hitler.

.youtube.com/watch?v=DHsAumTPs­RE&NR=1

.youtube.com/watch?v=bComh_aQI­iE

[TheNigelc8]

What a piece of music, Brilliant, Beautiful, sends shivers

down my spine

[brummytom85]

R.I.P Jamie Janes

[tonester09]

It's not a time to wonder why it happened, or to argue whether it should have happened. It's a time to accept that it did happen, and a time to respect and remember the sacrifice of human life on both sides that was given.

[jaminc08]

To forget would be a crime. to remember is a constant reminder of the pain and futile devastation we can as humans inflict on each other. lest we never forget.. and let the sacrafice of those millions of fallen let us continue to enjoy our freedom and remind us to do justice to them by never ever repeating a situation that so many suffer so terribly... to our fallen.. god be with you. i hope you rest in peace and thankyou for the freedom i now enjoy....

[briefboyz]

Resurgam

[maninthestreet01]

The bit at the end when the music reaches it's final crescendo and the camera focuses on the Cenatoph with the words 'THE GLORIOUS DEAD' always sends a shiver down my spine.

[garfreed]

And if we had lost the first war, would there have been a second?

[fourwayscottage]

AAAA. 111824Z NOV 2010  Good video this....thank you for posting.......AR.

[burntabs]

@fourwayscottage - Obviously an ex military communicator :-) Teleg ?

[delarayman]

An absolutely beautiful tribute to those who died for our liberty of conscience and thought.

[MrRetromuz]

I have no military connection, simply an immensely proud British citizen...... stunning.

[lmlOoOlml]

royal marines lethaxx

[Lethaxx]

Who are the people with the white helmets on?

[ukanian]

@Lethaxx Massed bands of The Royal Marines.

[Damnblastify]

@Lethaxx Them be the Royal Marines :-)

[tallburt]

Although never old enough at the time to understand what my grandfathers went through before they were gone I now appreciate their bravery and sacrifice and what all those men, either through choice or circumstance, have had to endure in the past and unfortunately the present. A fitting piece of music.

[royal77100]

moi francais , amoureux des musiques militaires , avoue que les musiques anglaise sont mes preférés , celle ci est vraiment tres belle , elle me file des frissons . vive l angleterre ..

[lmlOoOlml]

awesome is a word bandied around to easily.... this is its definition. lest we forget

[SOUTHERNMAN45]

Long live the England, our stalwart friend sin good times and bad. Thanks from a grateful American.

[whitbymaded]

The sirens in the background add to the drama

[twoslices]

glorious piece of music that touches my soul more than any other.

[billace90]

This has to be one of the most beautiful pieces of music composed ever. Elgar was a true genius. So moving, sober, and yet, full of majestic emotion. It shall be played in my funeral as a gift to those who attend. Thank you for posting.

[ParlyCharly]

Outstanding.

[Mrbillybigpipe]

What a beautiful piece of music ! So sad yet positive...

Must go to YouTube for Diane Bish, organist.....most wonderful

Peace, BH Charlottesville, VA

[TheCIARANMURPHY]

who would have thought this tune would become an IRA classic?

[wildhobby]

God save her Majesty too but I think he may have a six pack of Newcastle's finest under that fine Busby, bless 'em all.

[monteverdi1567]

Hail Britannia!

[VigisKane]

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

[TheRollingstones1964]

@VigisKane I think 'God Save the Queen' is the most unpatriotic phrase!! Most of the country isnt religious and the other half doesnt want the Queen there at all!! God Save The Queen isnt really to do with England as a country.

[VigisKane]

@TheRollingstones1964

you clearly do not understand monarchy then, the monarch is the personification of the state he/she rules, by saying ''god save the queen'' we are saying ''god save the united kingdom'' likewise when people bow to her, they bow to the united kingdom, firstly the queen has an 83 percent approval rating and secondly the vast majority of the country have no problem with the phrase god save the queen

[jss1886]

@TheRollingstones1964 VigisKane is right, you know nothing about the Monarchy. He/she said it perfectly. And to suggest "half" of the country doesn't even want the Queen is ridiculous, the majority actually do, i'm one of them, and proud to say so. I think those that actually do have a problem with our Monarchy are foreigners living in Britain and the left wing. In which case they are free to leave for another country.

Are you even British?

[Mazzy31]

This is the most beautiful piece of music i have ever heard.

[chardelli]

So moving.

[digdug141]

Perfect

[clustergarde]

Our freedom is built up on the ashes, sacrifices, will and lives, heart broken families and immense pain of all those allied forces who fought for us.

Forgetting them would be the worst of all crimes.

[budling29]

@clustergarde Their name liveth evermore

[ochsenbier1]

It is funny to see that a song should symbolize Britisch proud that was dedicated to a german friend of Elgar. I see, nationalism is stupid everywhere (not just in Germany).

[clustergarde]

@ochsenbier1 -- it is not a "song" but I get your point. In the globalized world of today, nationalisms are rare. However, you should consider that Elgar wrote his music for over 100 years ago. Also, "Nimrod" is a very excellent musical piece which may serve for an infinite number of celebrations, not the least that of the fallen. You should remember that millions of young men died to liberate the world from dictatorships. Best from Spain.

[ochsenbier1]

@clustergarde - my spanish friend, I remember the millons of dead. And that is one reason why I have no acceptance for nationalism. Best wishes from Ulm

[kos]

@ochsenbier1 How do you conclude that this music has any connection to nationalism or British pride? The music is simply a very poignant piece played at a ceremony commemorating the sacrifice of almost a million and a half British soldiers, sailors, airmen and civilians during the wars of the twentieth century.

This music and this ceremony are about remembering the dead, not about nationalism. The fact that Elgar dedicated this piece to a German friend merely adds to its poignancy.

[ochsenbier1]

@kos

Through other videos on YouTube. Again and again in connection with military pride. But I've been thinking - maybe I can´t sympathize with this, as we Germans never had to defend our country. But other nations had to defend themselves against Germany. Hence my opposition to nationalism and the military. I apologize if I have hurt honest feelings. Best wishes from Ulm

[MrFrenchaphone]

@clustergarde dude its just a recording

[binner69er]

@clustergarde its a good job most of those people who sacrificed their lives for us aren't with us today; cause they'd be disgusted at how the way our country has turned out to. I'm proud to be English, but everyday we lose our sense of patriotism and what this country should stand for. We have one of the biggest modern histories in the world, and sadly, its all getting washed away and will soon be forgotten....

[5050zulu1]

@binner69er well said that man. If ever I meet you I"ll buy you a pint.

[whozafeard]

@binner69er I'm so glad we don't express patriotism is the same way we once did - with aggressive foreign policy, colonialism, empire building and a widespread sense of superiority. One needn't shout about patriotism, either - not if it's sincere. People of a certain generation seem to be suffering from a post-imperial hangover. I'm glad I do not. I don't want to be a little Englander hanging on to past glories. History means change. Regardless, this is a beautiful, perfect piece of music.

[davehardinguk]

Somber, yet beautifull

[DoverFerry]

God Save the Queen!