Amen oorah I also have a brother in the Marines as well and has served his time and just got back from over there, then I have my hubs which is US NAVY/ SEABEE.
This is a great song about freedom and inspiration. However, I don't think it is composed to the govrnmente of U.S.A. They are slaves of greed and war. They send their people to their death. It is written mostly to the average American who seeks true and spiritual freedom, and to their true fights. Freedom and peace on earth
My local community band is playing this song. It's a very sweet and proud song and I'm always very happy to play it (mostly because I play the piccolo part, which matches the fife part you hear).
And those of you bringing politics into this, um, please don't. Music is something that should be enjoyed without boundaries attached.
@fireplayer1000 Right on! America is a great country and the liberals are destroying it! Silent No More and God Bless America! On another note: This is a truely inspirational song. I' in love with it.
Liberals didn't start two wars that we are losing. Liberals have saved this country during peace and wartime. Read a history book not used by the state of Texas and maybe you will learn something.
@Templasaur We've won Iraqi Freedom? Are you in a drug induced coma? We have won nothing, we have achieved nothing; unless you consider providing on-the- job training to terrorists an achievement. In a few years, another two bit dictator will take over in Iraq and it will be like Saddam never left. It only cost how many American lives. But we still won, right? Afghanistan speaks for itself. I ask you, how long should we keep fighting without hope for a positive result (for us)? 5,10,15, years?
@rodmunch1973 Sad that you're already stooping down to saying I'm on drugs. No matter, war is brutal. Lives are going to be lost. If there was a way we could just walk in and mow down all our enemies without losing our own soldiers, that would be great, but it just isn't going to happen. Period. How many American lives have we lost, really? If you even began to compare to other wars, and how long they lasted comparitively, you'd realise that the death toll could be so much worse.
@rodmunch1973 Positive result for us? Terrorists are still a real threat to us. We can still leave the Middle East if you'd like, but Al-qaeda and the like are still going to be there. We've done a great deal to their people at this point. Their religion, their land, it's all they have over there. Insurgents, terrorists, they are everywhere yet nowhere to be found. Rooting them out is no simple task. It will take time, but in the end, we'll see positive results for not ourselves, but the world.
remember, real human war isn't like starcraft or any other real time strategy game., it takes more than an hour to finish a campaign. i may not like the war, however we need to defend our homeland and our country. and if it means 100 years of war to do it, than so be it. and if their is a draft i'll be on the first ship out.
Michael W. Smith is an American, and so naturally he is probably referring to the U.S. at least in part.
However, a lot of people have the same freedoms as us (if not more). Shouldn't we consider this a song more about freedom in general, and not just the United States?
Yes, but the United States is the most prominent beacon of Freedom around the world. (although arguably there are places with more freedom for citizens). Perhaps the song is representative of this beacon of freedom. The sounds of this piece are based upon other musical numbers with more specific ties to American. For instance the percussion of the piece is popularly associated with the American Revolution. Other sounds might seem to be based upon patriotic movie music of pro-American movies.
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you're a complete idiot gilo116. complete idiot. its people like you who are America's worst enemy. its own god dam ignorant citizens who want to bitch and complain without realizing what a great nation the USA really is.
thanks for helping the french, english, irish, scotish, greek, italians, spanish, portugese, russians, finn, swedish, norwegian, denish, austrian and most importantly the germans beat hitler (wait a moment your grandparents did that so no thank you to you but if you should know someone who fought in ww2 and is still alive. (im talking about the real ww2 not your litle tea party in the pacific)thank him from me). However there will be a day when the NATO wont fight your wars anymore.
AMERICA is a continet, not a country, it comes from the Monroe doctrine, America for the americans.. but they stole California, Texas, New Mexico.. they take the indians land and put them in reservoirs.. they bring africans as slaves and treat them worst than animal for almost a century since Lincoln set them "free"..
Ignorant, have you ever studied in elementary school, get a history or geography book, which is the name of the continent that begins in Alaska and finishes in Argentina? Europe? Asia? Africa? I didnt say I dislike the United States of North America, but you can´t deny the facts..
America is from Alaska untill Argentina.. Mexicans are americans, Brazilians are americans, Cuba is in America, Canada is America.. The country name is not "America" it is United States of Amercia.. is an English European? is a Italian european or african?
I am Australian, but I cannot wait to visit the U.S. one day. There is so much about the United States, that beautiful land and the home of the brave, to admire.
At the other hand, there also are, like most countries, a lot of reasons not to live there. I think it is pointless to promote any country over any other country as there is a simple thing: Where humans live, there are flaws. I am from Europe, but I don't feel like a european, as there are many Americans that don't feel like American!
omg this song bought shivers down my spine and tears to my eyes when i first heard it. were playing it for our audition piece for a music festival in disney this year. its amazing. and breathtaking
True enough that we are not of this world, and our hope and focus should be on the Lord not a much on Nationalism and Country. But may I suggest that you use moderation. It appears that in calling conservative radical right wing nutjobs you are going the other direction. Moderation my friend moderation. Politics and political ideologies left or right are not as important to God as the souls of men.
I agree your comment, the music theme is good, but I don't think christians should mix nationalism with religion, frontiers are all way political fences, I don't thing God see people as russian, chinesse, canadian or german,,. but as their sons.. I think
As citizens of our countries we should have patriotism for our country. This is an important part of Democracy because if you love your country you will vote to preserve and make it a better place for future generations. Somehow this aspect of national patriotism has been lost in this modern age. It is ok to feel patriotism for your favorite baseball or football team but not for your nation. All that said human governments can be corrupt God will never be corrupt. Place loyalty where it belongs.
Wonderful piece of music. This brought me tears to my eyes. I would be very honored to be American after listening it. Cheers from France (may the French and the American be friends forever !)
My wife and I considered using this for our wedding processional (we got married in January) - the first part with the Bridesmaids and Groomsmen (especially into the tin whistle part) - Flowergirl and ring bearer at 1:15 or so - There's kind of a built in Bridal Entrance - the part beginning at 1:35 give enough time to close the doors at the back, and they open right at the key change with the Bride and her father coming in. I think it'd be beautiful, but we ended up going with a different song
May you both be blessed in Christ Jesus and I wish you God's VERY BEST. Thanks for your post, so good to hear people enjoy and appreciate godly music. Gar
A dear friend told me recently that my son loved this song. My little 9 year old is now with Jesus and I have heard this song for the 1st time and it has brought tears to my eyes.
Love this song! Actually, the entire CD is amazing. He played "Freedom" at a concert of his a few years back, right when we were in the thick of finding Saddam Hussein. He dedicated it to all the people in the military. He didn't have a full orchestra, but it was still a wonderful performance and very moving!
FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDOOOOOM !!!!!!!!!!
thrillseekerman01 2 weeks ago
<3
TheFrenchayy 3 weeks ago
this song is AWESOME!
Naismith624 6 months ago
Great music. Thanks for sharing.
Joshua7films 7 months ago
So beautiful music ... It is very very beatiful ... Thanks Mr Michael W Smith for this ... From France.
MasterLouisSG 7 months ago
Great music. Thanks.
Joshua7films 10 months ago
hopefull usa one day will bring fredoom to Turkey too,we all gonna fuck all of your mothers bitches
crzTurk 10 months ago
@crzTurk Why? Every free loving Turk already moved to Germany or France...
Messier83 7 months ago
Love the Freedome!
AndreySimachev 10 months ago
amazing! (subwoofer required!)
sharepix 1 year ago
I am playing this song in band and it rockss. I play 1st Trumpet.
MissToontownNerd 1 year ago
ref afghanistan i would remind you the words kipling
When you're wounded and left on Afghanistan's plains,
And the women come out to cut up what remains,
Jest roll to your rifle and blow out your brains An' go to your God like a soldier
data1947 1 year ago
this should be the new national anthem for america
data1947 1 year ago
Amen oorah I also have a brother in the Marines as well and has served his time and just got back from over there, then I have my hubs which is US NAVY/ SEABEE.
tiptontkzl 1 year ago
My favorite song by my favorite artist!!!
SuperPitouf 1 year ago
Remembering all the heroes that died in the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
DeePhlat 1 year ago
This is a great song about freedom and inspiration. However, I don't think it is composed to the govrnmente of U.S.A. They are slaves of greed and war. They send their people to their death. It is written mostly to the average American who seeks true and spiritual freedom, and to their true fights. Freedom and peace on earth
Dimeconquienandasya 1 year ago
@Dimeconquienandasya
Actually the song is about the Christian slaves being freed from sin. this composer is a christian composer.
civreal 1 year ago
is this the american national anthem or something?
HeavyVerbzz 1 year ago
@HeavyVerbzz It should be. (:
hereigns56 1 year ago
@HeavyVerbzz
umm no.
civreal 1 year ago
@HeavyVerbzz No you dumbass
TWproductions5667844 1 year ago
@TWproductions5667844
oh im a dumbass cause i don't knw what america's national anthem is??.....ur a joke kid
HeavyVerbzz 1 year ago
This song truly touches my heart.
TheSuperduck23 1 year ago
My local community band is playing this song. It's a very sweet and proud song and I'm always very happy to play it (mostly because I play the piccolo part, which matches the fife part you hear).
And those of you bringing politics into this, um, please don't. Music is something that should be enjoyed without boundaries attached.
CyricZ 1 year ago
@fireplayer1000 Right on! America is a great country and the liberals are destroying it! Silent No More and God Bless America! On another note: This is a truely inspirational song. I' in love with it.
Deathnotechick999 1 year ago
@Deathnotechick999
Liberals didn't start two wars that we are losing. Liberals have saved this country during peace and wartime. Read a history book not used by the state of Texas and maybe you will learn something.
rodmunch1973 1 year ago
@rodmunch1973 What two wars are we losing, might I ask?
Please note, OIF is over, we won. By we, I mean the United States of America.
Still though, I apologize that we can't finish wars on your strict deadlines, but that doesn't mean we're losing.
Templasaur 1 year ago
@Templasaur We've won Iraqi Freedom? Are you in a drug induced coma? We have won nothing, we have achieved nothing; unless you consider providing on-the- job training to terrorists an achievement. In a few years, another two bit dictator will take over in Iraq and it will be like Saddam never left. It only cost how many American lives. But we still won, right? Afghanistan speaks for itself. I ask you, how long should we keep fighting without hope for a positive result (for us)? 5,10,15, years?
rodmunch1973 1 year ago
@rodmunch1973 Sad that you're already stooping down to saying I'm on drugs. No matter, war is brutal. Lives are going to be lost. If there was a way we could just walk in and mow down all our enemies without losing our own soldiers, that would be great, but it just isn't going to happen. Period. How many American lives have we lost, really? If you even began to compare to other wars, and how long they lasted comparitively, you'd realise that the death toll could be so much worse.
Templasaur 1 year ago
@rodmunch1973 Positive result for us? Terrorists are still a real threat to us. We can still leave the Middle East if you'd like, but Al-qaeda and the like are still going to be there. We've done a great deal to their people at this point. Their religion, their land, it's all they have over there. Insurgents, terrorists, they are everywhere yet nowhere to be found. Rooting them out is no simple task. It will take time, but in the end, we'll see positive results for not ourselves, but the world.
Templasaur 1 year ago
@Templasaur and @ rodmunch
remember, real human war isn't like starcraft or any other real time strategy game., it takes more than an hour to finish a campaign. i may not like the war, however we need to defend our homeland and our country. and if it means 100 years of war to do it, than so be it. and if their is a draft i'll be on the first ship out.
civreal 1 year ago
Such an inspiring song. :D
revan963963 1 year ago
1:16 to 1:50 is so pretty....
latina2346 1 year ago
This song is so beautiful! It sums all of what freedom truly is!
This song should be the song played when the Tea Party have their victory in November!
fireplayer1000 1 year ago
epic song
schutte94 1 year ago
Hallelujah!
Victory in LORD!
Oistrakhfollower 1 year ago
Ooh-Rah god bless america
Hawkeye7474 1 year ago
best song ever
Jingelbells1993 2 years ago
hat irgendjemand die noten dazu oder einen link? ich brauche sie ziemlich dringend!
does someone have the sheet music,please? I'm in urgent need of that! :)
thank you
AnnaRwinl 2 years ago
Wonderfull Song
Really Wonderfull.
Btw. Micheal was Born in the UK right?
DarkLordNoob2 2 years ago
@DarkLordNoob2
Michael was born in Kenova, West Virginia, USA.
SGTBizarro 2 years ago
@SGTBizarro
ohh ok
DarkLordNoob2 2 years ago
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i love this song god bless america
TheSouthernCadillac 2 years ago 2
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ChanceReed 1 year ago
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no america is the best country on earth it doesnt have to share the song
grover112stoga 2 years ago
jhille is right.... its not about anything besides just being free... stop fighting. you're doing the exact opposite of the song.
cheesyluna 2 years ago
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good song god bless america
TheSouthernCadillac 2 years ago 2
Michael W. Smith is an American, and so naturally he is probably referring to the U.S. at least in part.
However, a lot of people have the same freedoms as us (if not more). Shouldn't we consider this a song more about freedom in general, and not just the United States?
jhille85 2 years ago 21
Yes, but the United States is the most prominent beacon of Freedom around the world. (although arguably there are places with more freedom for citizens). Perhaps the song is representative of this beacon of freedom. The sounds of this piece are based upon other musical numbers with more specific ties to American. For instance the percussion of the piece is popularly associated with the American Revolution. Other sounds might seem to be based upon patriotic movie music of pro-American movies.
mortsey 2 years ago
@jhille85 Agreed
Tonjes43556 1 year ago
@jhille85 So true
g3heavy 1 year ago
@jhille85 Michael W. Smith is a Christian composer. He is talking about those who are slaves of sin that are set free through Christ and His Love.
Alpha2261 1 year ago
@jhille85 Well said. I'm Canadian, and I can say that this song could very well refer to my country as well.
smartbomb33 10 months ago
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you're a complete idiot gilo116. complete idiot. its people like you who are America's worst enemy. its own god dam ignorant citizens who want to bitch and complain without realizing what a great nation the USA really is.
Cathedrals5 2 years ago
thanks for helping the french, english, irish, scotish, greek, italians, spanish, portugese, russians, finn, swedish, norwegian, denish, austrian and most importantly the germans beat hitler (wait a moment your grandparents did that so no thank you to you but if you should know someone who fought in ww2 and is still alive. (im talking about the real ww2 not your litle tea party in the pacific)thank him from me). However there will be a day when the NATO wont fight your wars anymore.
MrWernerbraun 2 years ago
excuse me sir, you forget we whooped so much ass its unbelievable, with just two fucking bombs
samhudson333 2 years ago
how dare you talk that way about the war in the pacific that way you little peace of shit
Hawkeye7474 1 year ago
hear this song in radio, its beautiful.
IShaneenI 2 years ago 4
AMERICA is a continet, not a country, it comes from the Monroe doctrine, America for the americans.. but they stole California, Texas, New Mexico.. they take the indians land and put them in reservoirs.. they bring africans as slaves and treat them worst than animal for almost a century since Lincoln set them "free"..
gilo116 2 years ago
If you dont like America go somewhere else you fucken complianer douch
man11withaplan 2 years ago
Ignorant, have you ever studied in elementary school, get a history or geography book, which is the name of the continent that begins in Alaska and finishes in Argentina? Europe? Asia? Africa? I didnt say I dislike the United States of North America, but you can´t deny the facts..
gilo116 2 years ago
America is from Alaska untill Argentina.. Mexicans are americans, Brazilians are americans, Cuba is in America, Canada is America.. The country name is not "America" it is United States of Amercia.. is an English European? is a Italian european or african?
gilo116 2 years ago
I am Australian, but I cannot wait to visit the U.S. one day. There is so much about the United States, that beautiful land and the home of the brave, to admire.
jlandles 2 years ago 10
At the other hand, there also are, like most countries, a lot of reasons not to live there. I think it is pointless to promote any country over any other country as there is a simple thing: Where humans live, there are flaws. I am from Europe, but I don't feel like a european, as there are many Americans that don't feel like American!
theMMaI 2 years ago 4
We play this song!!
doruskeuh 2 years ago
Respect for America and Michael W. Smith.
I don't live in America but it's a fantastic country!
bloempje9702 2 years ago
hey j3wish if you dont love this country get out of it
camaroman40 2 years ago 2
omg this song bought shivers down my spine and tears to my eyes when i first heard it. were playing it for our audition piece for a music festival in disney this year. its amazing. and breathtaking
patricksgurlbaby 2 years ago 4
god bless the good usa
TheSouthernCadillac 2 years ago 3
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god kill the usa!
j3wish 2 years ago
Why don't you go back to Iran, then towel-head?
Trance1972 2 years ago
My band played this song my freshman yeari n hs. brings back so many memories!! JAMEZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
keemer08 2 years ago
That I-tunes link gives you the wrong bloody song. Which pissed me off as i really like this, i think it's great peice of music.
gundog39 2 years ago
I feel like I can knock down a brick wall or like take on 10 guys at the same time from 1:49-2:10 haha
goaliefp 2 years ago 50
@goaliefp haha I totally agree! :D
revan963963 1 year ago
This song is amazing. So uplifting. Michael W Smith is incredible.
goaliefp 2 years ago 8
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Radical nationailst filth. "We are not of this world, however, we are very much of this cess pool of imperialism America..."
grow up radical right wing nutjobs
o0xst 2 years ago
True enough that we are not of this world, and our hope and focus should be on the Lord not a much on Nationalism and Country. But may I suggest that you use moderation. It appears that in calling conservative radical right wing nutjobs you are going the other direction. Moderation my friend moderation. Politics and political ideologies left or right are not as important to God as the souls of men.
mortsey 2 years ago 2
I hear yah man. Thanks.
o0xst 2 years ago
I agree your comment, the music theme is good, but I don't think christians should mix nationalism with religion, frontiers are all way political fences, I don't thing God see people as russian, chinesse, canadian or german,,. but as their sons.. I think
gilo116 2 years ago 5
As citizens of our countries we should have patriotism for our country. This is an important part of Democracy because if you love your country you will vote to preserve and make it a better place for future generations. Somehow this aspect of national patriotism has been lost in this modern age. It is ok to feel patriotism for your favorite baseball or football team but not for your nation. All that said human governments can be corrupt God will never be corrupt. Place loyalty where it belongs.
mortsey 2 years ago 4
ure spot on spot on
NEEDCARS 2 years ago
Fuck you, filth.
redrobred1 2 years ago
LOL!
o0xst 2 years ago
dont sware go america
TheSouthernCadillac 2 years ago
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akirasovan 2 years ago
GO GOSPEL
chiron1100 2 years ago 5
Correction, thanks so much Pampf. Blaze 326326!!
ColonialPetersen 2 years ago
Thanks so much Pumpf. Blaze326326.
ColonialPetersen 2 years ago
god bless and hold America, happy birthday my country
caboose176545 2 years ago
This song brings chills to myself. I love MW Smith!! He's one of my favorites.
revan963963 2 years ago
God bless the USA........what a nice song
FREEDOM, OUR HIGHEST VALUE IN MANKIND AND THE U.S. THEIR PROTECTOR
AVA4USAISRAEL 2 years ago
Wonderful piece of music. This brought me tears to my eyes. I would be very honored to be American after listening it. Cheers from France (may the French and the American be friends forever !)
AlexMoby 2 years ago 4
brilliant tune can go with almost everything heroic Im thinking of putting it to Gundam Seed Destiny as a ORB tribute
KellerDweller82 2 years ago
Ik kan alleen maar zeggen dat zelfs een pinguin hier kippevel van krijgt! Het is prachtig net als mijn meissie.
Brasempie 2 years ago
My wife and I considered using this for our wedding processional (we got married in January) - the first part with the Bridesmaids and Groomsmen (especially into the tin whistle part) - Flowergirl and ring bearer at 1:15 or so - There's kind of a built in Bridal Entrance - the part beginning at 1:35 give enough time to close the doors at the back, and they open right at the key change with the Bride and her father coming in. I think it'd be beautiful, but we ended up going with a different song
robman200 2 years ago
so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes =) love it =)
trekkie911 2 years ago
May you both be blessed in Christ Jesus and I wish you God's VERY BEST. Thanks for your post, so good to hear people enjoy and appreciate godly music. Gar
ColonialPetersen 2 years ago 4
:-)
trekkie911 2 years ago 3
beautiful song! =)
..the tin whistle part (0:44) is soo awesome! *,*
IcyIce17 2 years ago 2
Oh yes, this song is awesome. Our high school band is playing it at graduation this year, and it is going to kick all sorts of serious butt.
bballcenter7 2 years ago 6
thats really cool
NikkiDawn19 2 years ago 2
A dear friend told me recently that my son loved this song. My little 9 year old is now with Jesus and I have heard this song for the 1st time and it has brought tears to my eyes.
bnasexton 2 years ago 7
i am very sorry to hear about that god bless you
BEESLAXBOY393908 2 years ago
Love it.
TDMDude 2 years ago
This is a wonderful song!
Miika152 3 years ago 3
I believe he was also inspired to compose this tune by a Civil War battle that took place near where he lives...the Battle of Franklin, Tenn. in 1864
JGT30 3 years ago
Love the music:)
Miep1991 3 years ago
yeah,
i love this song
dodogak 3 years ago 4
Love it, love it, love it!!!
twilighttadawn 3 years ago 4
I love this video!! This reminds me of my brother thta's in the USMC bootcamp. GO USMC AD THE US ARMED SERVICE. USA!!!!
libertyforall911 3 years ago 20
Oorah!
jlel 3 years ago 5
There's a really sweet video for it.
violalord1 3 years ago 2
Love this song! Actually, the entire CD is amazing. He played "Freedom" at a concert of his a few years back, right when we were in the thick of finding Saddam Hussein. He dedicated it to all the people in the military. He didn't have a full orchestra, but it was still a wonderful performance and very moving!
thewsdelre 3 years ago 7
where do you get the CD. I want to listen to this on the CD player. This song is nicely Amazing!
libertyforall911 3 years ago 4
Amazing...
ledari 3 years ago 5
Amazing! This song can really touch your heart!
God bless everyone!
Thanks for posting!
princess930529 3 years ago 3
Awesome!
Admiraloberstabsarzt 3 years ago 4
This song is incredible... I love the dynamics...
wow!
StrawberyKiwi 4 years ago 5
i love this song with a passion
simply amazing
i listen to this every day
i put it on my phone and it was ringtone for the longest time. i love this song!
georgeharrisonx33 4 years ago 5
This song, as all the others on this CD are amazingly beautiful. Thank you for posting.
MegamiAkuhei 4 years ago 5