Banjo Patterson worked for as often as he could outside of cities which allowed him to be amongst people who were still pioneering. Their effect on him and his view of this land was profound and in turn his words had a profound effect upon the reader. I imagine my own grandfathers sitting by camp fires under stands of Jarrah and Blue gum, their own fathers reading this beautiful poem to them. Banjo revealed the true heart of our nation as it was in those days, and as it is for some still.
LOL...The Man From Snowy River was written in the 1800's for all you generation peeps out there...noone knows if Banjo Patterson based his poes on real live ppl...but it is at least one thing that is Australian culture and part of Australia as far as we know...and yes I know the poem has 14 versus!!
this post gives me hope for my generation, because none of my friends have even heard of this movie and it has been one of my favorites since i was a kid
@maggijude I mean from a professional/theoretical perspective, a myth has nothing to do with the field of psychology. Literature, existentialism, possibly pseudo psych, but not psych.
koori my arse . bloody kooris try to claim it all .could not have been a koori h e would have been to p[issed to get on a horse. the man from snowy river is credited to be Jack Riley from Corryong
A good movie ruined by the inclusion of Kirk Douglas as the old man..... We had several Aussie actors here at that time who should have been considered for the part. It was a crass marketing ploy so the yanks would like it... as per usual.
A lot of good aussie movies are done this way.... it sucks.
I love these movies! I am actually walking down the aisle at my wedding to Back to the Mountains from the second movie! The poem and movie clips are so great!
I believe all who watch this gives, especially Australians, something to be proud of. It doesn't feel cheap or stereotyped for foreigners, it gives them a genuine view on our history and legends.
I believe all who watch this gives, especially Australians, something to be proud of. It doesn't feel cheap or stereotyped for foreigners, it gives them a genuine view on our history and legends.
I believe all who watch this gives, especially Australians, something to be proud of. It doesn't feel cheep or stereotyped for foreigners, it gives them a genuine view on our history and legends.
I believe all who watch this gives, especially Australian's, something to be proud of. It doesn't feel cheep or stereotyped for foreigners, it gives them a genuine view on our history and legends.
How wonderful to hear the poem spoken with an Australian accent then combined with footage from the movie. I so enjoyed it! I remember seeing this movie in a theater with a 70mm screen- my heart leaped seeing Jim and Denny go down the mountain!! The Man From Snowy River has some of the best images of man and his horse on film- I never tire seeing this movie! Thank you so much for this video!
@leaper1950 my late husband could also recite this one, usually after a few reds :) ... he passed away last year aged 48 and it's one of the things I miss the most - we read it as a tribute when we scattered his ashes, a very moving and very
Haha my boss at the racing stables, When we were watching this movie after work. He said "if only our thoroughbreds could run like that all day" it was soo funny. Fantasic Poem :)
Thank you for posting it. I saw both movies and I loved it! I never heard this poem before. I always thought that it was Albion Kipling, who wrote "Snowy River"(???)
Easily one of the best Australian poems ever written, and one of the best Australian movies ever made. Hard to believe it was made nearly 30 years ago.
This is glorious! First heard this poem from an Aussie friend of mine, on a ship we were working on in Northern Europe. Quality. Fantastically done with the movie clips. Must look that up.
I liked it better than the movie! Great vid! Growing up, all the girls in the family liked the movie because they had the hots for the fellow who played the Man From Snowy River. I must admit, being a run-of-the-mill red blooded young lad, I didn't like it as much except for the part where they catch that horse. The poem though ... I really like that poem!
That was brilliantly done, the poetry, the movie scenes, an inspiring video.
I've loved both movies and watched both several times a year for several years (often times as many as twice a month!) The Story, music, scenery beyond breathtaking.
I still have a copy on DVD and watch it from time to time and will do so for the rest of my life. I love it...the characters, script, scenery, horses.
I came searching for a reading of the poem. Happily, I found this. Also so well read by Franky too. And it is such an exciting story that Banjo tells in this poem isn't it. GOLD!
I have been watching this movie for years... it has always moved me. This narrated video puts all others to shame. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Blessed Be!
This is one of the greatest movies ever made. It's to bad that don't make more movies of this quality. I remember in my teenage years playing some of this music on the piano. It is so moving.
yeah, I could never understood why this film has been grossly under-rated. It is superb. The music, the characters, the acting, the cinematography, the scenery. I think Kirk Douglas doing the two roles made people judge it harshly...but I his acting is marvelous. And the chase is one of the best in films
I love this, would you make it possible to download?? Please? This poem and movie changed my life as a teenager and I would love to have this on my ipod for those times when you need a pick me up.
I second that. And I know what you mean by changing your life too. When I was little I was diagnosed with ADHD and sometimes would "act up." When I did, my mom would always say, "Would Jim act like/say that?"
Not Jim...Jack Riley...buried in Corryong NE Victoria...worth the trip to check the terrain and conditions, The Man fromSnowy River Festival is a yearly event....around Easter if I remember correctly
I had a super crush on "The Man From Snowy River" as a teen & I also love buckskin & dun horse......over 20 years later & I still think he & his horse are perfect specimens of their kind!
I get what you mean Mick, but still, a great movie...and bein' the 'mer'can that I am, I never would'a heard Banjo's poem if it weren't for this "Western". So, I raise my pint to you, sir, and to all of our ancestors. They Know Who They Are!!!
Great combination of the poem and movie scenes. I would love to use this in an Australian Identity lesson I have next week with year 8 students. How can I access this to have in the classroom that does not support internet access? Any suggestions greatly accepted.
Thanks for the suggestion. I have actually found it on the feature section of the DVD movie. The year 9 students loved the Visuals and by the end gave comments of 'Awesome" etc. so a great learning aid for Australian culture and storytelling.
@petervee60 Hi, I love this video, I am a teacher and want to show this to my students for our poem unit. However, you tune is blocked at our school. Is there another way to view it?
It kills me that, as much as we adore this story, it'll never be the same again. Technology has superseeded the horse. We hang on to these stories, they make us feel proud to be Aussies, but, sadly, who knows how to do the stuff that Banjo talks about anymore?
Very true, verticalsmurf. It's not only technology, it's these wretched 'health and safety' regulations and the dastardly litigation culture and the consequent insurance requirements, which also prevent anybody from even learning how to do this stuff properly any more. What a shame.
To me, the problem isn't insurance or OH&S, it is that these stories aren't taught in schools.
My memory of being taught Australian history in school 15 years ago was, the first fleet and the reason behind it, Ned Kelly, and our participation in the two world wars. That was it.
These days, to me at least, society seems to be so afraid our own non-PC past, that we just don't talk about it. I encounter so many new Australians, they are interested in passing on their own knowledge - continued -
and most are curious about our history. But who these days could point them towards Banjo Patterson, Sidney Nolan, Arthur Streeton, The Shiralee, Slim Dusty, The Man from Snowy River, and our other legends? Why are we afraid to tell these stories? This history is what made our diggers! And that history is what made them legends. This sort of teaching seems to be lost now. Hands up any Aussie who knows how to crack a whip, ride a horse or shear a sheep? New Aussies are welcome to respond!
I love Australia as you are describing it. With the Man from the Snowy River, horses, cattle work and the whip crack. Unfortunately I had to leave that land but I belong to it from my hart and one day I'll go back.
i can crack a whip, ride a horse and shear a sheep, i can also draft and muster cattle and im 14. so there you go some Aussies still know that sort of thing.
I teach in Prague - Czech Republic. I have used this in the classroom but would like to get a copy with higher definition for Australia Day. I have added subtitles and it is my dream to have my graduating high school class read it, with the film running in the background, on the stage on Australia Day. It pixleates on a large screen. Can you make a higher definition version available to me - I am happy to pay. Wayne - Prague
Brilliant! I love the movie but my favorite souvenier of Australia is a book of Banjo Patterson's poems. My favorite is actually "Pardon, the Son of Reprieve" but this was great!
OMG! Fab! It brings back lovely memories of my rides w/several of the guides who were in both films! Merrijig is the area of filming. Sadly, Craig's hut was lost in wildfires I'm told. The reading of the poem along with the film clips is well done! I think the new movie "Australia" will bring a resurgence of tourists to the area again! Wish I could relive this magical experience again!
i am not Australian but i am Texan. and this Poam is one of the best i ever heard. alot hold True from Texas to Australia we both have a share of tails of old times ruff contry and great riders. I do tip my hat to yall.
thank you for sharing, I just watched the movie for the upteenth time and was curious about the poem. glad I found this video, it really helped bring to light the beautiful words.
Superb post - my favorite Australian poet, I can hear a teacher at high school teaching the class poetry, her taught us the Patterson poem "Lost" Great work mate.
I was glad to find a reading of this poem online! I've been wanting to hear it for a while now. This is my favorite movie, and now I think this is one of my favorite poems.
Both this, and the movie really make me want to visit Australia.
Haven't heard this poem in years! My 4-H horse club here in Texas used it for our "Share the Fun" skit around 1995. Still brings a tear to the eye. Thanks for posting!
It is timeless and generationless i loved it as a kid i love it now i will love it in the future
this is a FAMILY movie not FAMILY GUY it was made a movie when DISNEY still had talent this video poem rendition is now a top fav nothing like something good about life then all the lies when men where men and life was easy
What a STUNNING Compilation
an Iconic Aussie reciting the most Iconic poem set to visions from our most Iconic film!
VERY VERY WELL DONE!!!
Instant Lifetime Favourite!! ¸¸.ღ`☆´♥`☆´ღ.¸¸
4adgray2 4 days ago
I learned this poem many years ago in school and it is wonderful to see it come alive in ths vid. Thank you so much for uploading!
jerramy 2 weeks ago
thankyou, i was listening to banjo music when i came across this, thouroughly enjoyed it, thank in you
rainbowave777 3 weeks ago
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llmitchellwriter 2 months ago
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llmitchellwriter 2 months ago
im doing a play for school on this its gonna be AWWSOME
doylie97 2 months ago
@doylie97 so am I! what year are you in?, what school do you go to?, whats your name cause' I may know you.
8382sam 2 months ago
Banjo Patterson worked for as often as he could outside of cities which allowed him to be amongst people who were still pioneering. Their effect on him and his view of this land was profound and in turn his words had a profound effect upon the reader. I imagine my own grandfathers sitting by camp fires under stands of Jarrah and Blue gum, their own fathers reading this beautiful poem to them. Banjo revealed the true heart of our nation as it was in those days, and as it is for some still.
Ozjourneyman 3 months ago 2
OMG, we have to do an assignment on this.
xJordyPetriex 5 months ago
Same
SuperTrueAfrican 2 months ago
nice words
CowboyAxe 6 months ago
I just watched this and I'm all welled up. Its so beautiful.
I miss my Australia so much and my silly UK dvd player wont play my MFSR dvd. grrrr.
Thank you petervee60 for posting this. You've made my day/week/month. :)
AsphaltFlower 6 months ago
@AsphaltFlower ha ha, same, lucky I brought a VHS player and have it on trusty old video!
roxcharlie 1 month ago in playlist More videos from petervee60
the best ever,I now know I'm so got the aussie spirit
TheLilbilbo 6 months ago
the best ever,I now know I'm so got he aussie spirit
TheLilbilbo 6 months ago
This really brings back memorys for when it was made back in the 18 hundreds by Banjo Paterson...
Samtheman2001 7 months ago
What happened to the pony?
verticalsmurf 8 months ago
This is news for me and my class for if someone saw it then that is prove for my school now I am having time on my project for
Cheers
Zoe Walker
RainbowCrazyiness 8 months ago
This is news for me and my class for if someone saw it then that is prove for my school
RainbowCrazyiness 8 months ago
Seriously, to the person who wrote "4 dislikes??? Are you gay and have your thumb DOWN because it is UP your bum?"
seriously, did you even think about what you were saying? ha
allieturner1 8 months ago
LOL...The Man From Snowy River was written in the 1800's for all you generation peeps out there...noone knows if Banjo Patterson based his poes on real live ppl...but it is at least one thing that is Australian culture and part of Australia as far as we know...and yes I know the poem has 14 versus!!
uppanadam74 8 months ago
@uppanadam74 (sorry 13 versus...)
uppanadam74 8 months ago
4 dislikes??? Are you gay and have your thumb down because it is up your bum?
arista007 8 months ago
this post gives me hope for my generation, because none of my friends have even heard of this movie and it has been one of my favorites since i was a kid
AlexYamada 9 months ago
I remember going to see a live show of The Man from Snowy River. We even got the performance on tape, it was amazing.
redyrnogardash 9 months ago
i know the whole poem and i am just 11 yay cause i am jacky chan
JustGotToLaugh 10 months ago
bloody proud to be an Aussie aye - Ur a damn Legend Jack,,,,, Giz a bloody pie and a beer ffs
KEARNSY79 10 months ago
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JustGotToLaugh 10 months ago
not a bad myth to grow up on...
maggijude 10 months ago
@maggijude it aint a myth
XenaGem 9 months ago
@XenaGem i meant "myth" in the anthropological ir psychological sense of the word
maggijude 9 months ago
@maggijude I get what you mean, but a myth has nothing to do with psychology. You mean, legend? Or poem, or tale?
rachg01 8 months ago
@rachg01 "myth " is a source of inspiration for us in life in general and hard times in particular
maggijude 8 months ago
@maggijude I mean from a professional/theoretical perspective, a myth has nothing to do with the field of psychology. Literature, existentialism, possibly pseudo psych, but not psych.
rachg01 8 months ago
hehe i feel privileged from from corryong.. the foot of this story.... the festival that is celebrated is comming soon :)
whats even better, is my name is actually clancey :)
clanceyrose 10 months ago 2
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JustGotToLaugh 11 months ago
Pause at 5:07 and look to the right, you see a guy getting his head hit on a tree lol
meerkatfan123 11 months ago 2
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JustGotToLaugh 11 months ago
I love That moutian horse his so beautful and I lvoe that moive I have both of them on tape.
dragoneater305 11 months ago
@dragoneater305 the mountian horses name is Den or Dennny :P
HorseAnTayLover 10 months ago
Happy 147th Birthday BANJO PATERSON (17 Feb 2010 :-)
MERVskilton 11 months ago 2
Thank you !!! Wonderful!!
Jinxie228 1 year ago
koori for all those not auusie is black fellow or abo and no the man from snowy river is not real like ned(kelly)
wogbog1072 1 year ago
Its soo great to be Australian!!!
KEARNSY79 1 year ago
today i witnessed humans with hearts as big as the pony ...true Aussies welcome at my campfire anytime.
goannamannor 1 year ago
today i witnessed humans with hearts as big as the steed ...true Aussies welcome at my campfire anytime.
goannamannor 1 year ago
koori my arse . bloody kooris try to claim it all .could not have been a koori h e would have been to p[issed to get on a horse. the man from snowy river is credited to be Jack Riley from Corryong
DAVIDFRANKSTON 1 year ago
man from snowy river was koori
lajb26 1 year ago
man from snowy river was koorie
lajb26 1 year ago
@lajb26 koorie, I'ma guessing that's Australian for "cool" or "awesome"?
Blademaster865 1 year ago
@Blademaster865 A Koori is an Indigenous Australian, or Aborigine.
babyteal2 11 months ago
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lakmalifarsan 1 year ago
A good movie ruined by the inclusion of Kirk Douglas as the old man..... We had several Aussie actors here at that time who should have been considered for the part. It was a crass marketing ploy so the yanks would like it... as per usual.
A lot of good aussie movies are done this way.... it sucks.
pyrofella 1 year ago 2
I love these movies! I am actually walking down the aisle at my wedding to Back to the Mountains from the second movie! The poem and movie clips are so great!
historychick1863 1 year ago
I LOVE this movie!!! as for the horses...simply gorgeous!!!! thanks for uploading! best wishes from Pakistan!! :))
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ItsCalledAJeffrey 1 year ago
Slim Dusty taught me this poem :) look itup, he does it so cleverly.
lellbelle 1 year ago
@lellbelle ten to it daily and it sends a shiver down my spine every time!
ausadvanceelectrical 1 year ago
makes you proud to be an Aussie
robbovs 1 year ago
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME
sportsguy625 1 year ago
wasnt the horse worth a thousand lbs a filly in the movie? well, i guess things are changed from book and movie.
ArabRider101 1 year ago
How wonderful to hear the poem spoken with an Australian accent then combined with footage from the movie. I so enjoyed it! I remember seeing this movie in a theater with a 70mm screen- my heart leaped seeing Jim and Denny go down the mountain!! The Man From Snowy River has some of the best images of man and his horse on film- I never tire seeing this movie! Thank you so much for this video!
VARTANgirl 1 year ago
Omg i love this video it is awsome to soooo captures australias sprit
jul2997lou 1 year ago
the greatest story in australian history
aphabet123 1 year ago
Very well done!!!!!! I am an eventer and wish I had Jim's horse, he's priceless.
mbechorse 1 year ago
omg we have to do the poem at skool front of every 1
dat944 1 year ago
Awesome!!!!!! i love it and i wish my grade 8 teacher gave us homework to listen to this :)
showjumpingZENA2009 1 year ago
This is one of my families favorite movies!
trishfrd 1 year ago
thank you so much for putting this up. Ten stars
timesmash 1 year ago
A guy from work stayed at my place for a few months and could recite that poem from
beginning to end by heart. Used to give me soul shivers and goose bumps!
He recited it many times when we would have a beer or twenty.
Excellent stuff!!!
leaper1950 1 year ago
@leaper1950 my late husband could also recite this one, usually after a few reds :) ... he passed away last year aged 48 and it's one of the things I miss the most - we read it as a tribute when we scattered his ashes, a very moving and very
Australian piece.
xxdannyxxboyxx 1 year ago
I love this, thank you for the post
m44monty 1 year ago
HOLY FUCK, THIS IS BEAUTIFUL.........america has nothing with which to compete....except our piles of garbage and mutation.
sethmusic 1 year ago
awesome
phenomforever825mjf 1 year ago
Haha my boss at the racing stables, When we were watching this movie after work. He said "if only our thoroughbreds could run like that all day" it was soo funny. Fantasic Poem :)
Go Australia and the Man From Snowy River.
01barrelbabe 1 year ago
Thank you for posting it. I saw both movies and I loved it! I never heard this poem before. I always thought that it was Albion Kipling, who wrote "Snowy River"(???)
StarOdessey 1 year ago
Easily one of the best Australian poems ever written, and one of the best Australian movies ever made. Hard to believe it was made nearly 30 years ago.
Luubelaar 1 year ago
This is glorious! First heard this poem from an Aussie friend of mine, on a ship we were working on in Northern Europe. Quality. Fantastically done with the movie clips. Must look that up.
aclohesy 1 year ago
I liked it better than the movie! Great vid! Growing up, all the girls in the family liked the movie because they had the hots for the fellow who played the Man From Snowy River. I must admit, being a run-of-the-mill red blooded young lad, I didn't like it as much except for the part where they catch that horse. The poem though ... I really like that poem!
philomelodia 2 years ago
Fantastic video! one of my favorite movies and soundtracks
akmoeggenborg 2 years ago
lol Im named after jessica in this video
JessLin3434 2 years ago
great poem my all time favourite
Avatar230594 2 years ago
That was brilliantly done, the poetry, the movie scenes, an inspiring video.
I've loved both movies and watched both several times a year for several years (often times as many as twice a month!) The Story, music, scenery beyond breathtaking.
Thank you for putting this together!
overthehillfan 2 years ago
it was good but by my reckoning the pauses are wrong
Avatar230594 2 years ago
i need a bit of help? we r doing a rockestiedfor this year and our theme is about the man from snowy river theme any ieas???
hislittlemisses 2 years ago
I still have a copy on DVD and watch it from time to time and will do so for the rest of my life. I love it...the characters, script, scenery, horses.
sparxicus 2 years ago
Reminds me of my childhood, great memories thank you!!!
DemetriousA 2 years ago
Absolutely wonderful, thank you for sharing!
MsJessal 2 years ago
My favorite poem and movie of all time. Always moves me and always brings a bit of a tear to my eye.
rhino2104 2 years ago
Are you going to be in Corryong at the festival this year?....i will recite against you anytime
ozlanda 2 years ago
Oh my dear! Thank you! I saw this movie years ago... but searched for it so much! Thanks a lot!!
martaszucs 2 years ago
Aw, Well done, just loved it. Bought tears to my eyes. wonderful, thankyou. Cheers Annie
Anneat 2 years ago
I came searching for a reading of the poem. Happily, I found this. Also so well read by Franky too. And it is such an exciting story that Banjo tells in this poem isn't it. GOLD!
SPLIMLETLET 2 years ago
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Awesome work Petervee
Great video. :)
Much love Kat
katrinaburgoyne 2 years ago
I have been watching this movie for years... it has always moved me. This narrated video puts all others to shame. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Blessed Be!
poprox2nv 2 years ago 2
That was simply fantastic! Well done!
Makes me proud to be an Australian!
Padwanna 2 years ago
AWESOME!!!
dragonsofliberty 2 years ago 2
very interesting
n0minka 2 years ago
This is one of the greatest movies ever made. It's to bad that don't make more movies of this quality. I remember in my teenage years playing some of this music on the piano. It is so moving.
kermitefrog64 2 years ago 16
yeah, I could never understood why this film has been grossly under-rated. It is superb. The music, the characters, the acting, the cinematography, the scenery. I think Kirk Douglas doing the two roles made people judge it harshly...but I his acting is marvelous. And the chase is one of the best in films
dedbusted 2 years ago 2
Ah, so this is what Terry Pratchett is referencing in The Last Continent
TheBarryFerguson 2 years ago
A stirring rendition,well done! Thankyou for posting this timeless classic.
CaptScruffywhiskers 2 years ago 2
Makes me cry every time.
SillySmoothtCollie 2 years ago
Just happy I'm not the only one!
charismaticace 2 years ago
You mean I'm not the only one! Ya!
:):):)
SillySmoothtCollie 2 years ago
looking back, the movie captures the spirit of the poem quite well. thanks for posting
chewie211171 2 years ago 9
I love this, would you make it possible to download?? Please? This poem and movie changed my life as a teenager and I would love to have this on my ipod for those times when you need a pick me up.
johnsonfamily186 2 years ago 3
I second that. And I know what you mean by changing your life too. When I was little I was diagnosed with ADHD and sometimes would "act up." When I did, my mom would always say, "Would Jim act like/say that?"
charismaticace 2 years ago
Not Jim...Jack Riley...buried in Corryong NE Victoria...worth the trip to check the terrain and conditions, The Man fromSnowy River Festival is a yearly event....around Easter if I remember correctly
ozlanda 2 years ago
Seeing Tom burlinson on horseback!!! Oh, YES!!!
celestialtones 2 years ago
wow, Great job in this! This is one of my favorite movies, And this poem was awesome.
curioduo75 2 years ago 2
Can anyone tell me the story of 'Clancy of the Overflow'?
verticalsmurf 2 years ago
I feel very proud & honoured to own a beautiful Australian Stock Horse and to come from such an amazing country.
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
Oi oi oi!
ierocake 2 years ago
aus pride
SurfSkateSun 2 years ago
I had a super crush on "The Man From Snowy River" as a teen & I also love buckskin & dun horse......over 20 years later & I still think he & his horse are perfect specimens of their kind!
Mutnut333 2 years ago
i second that comment though i wesnt a teen...
supernovi2000 2 years ago
God i love my country :)
akjoda 2 years ago
Possibly the greatest clip on YOUTUBE
sharpz123 2 years ago
The best movie in the world!!!!
Zemanka1993 2 years ago
This is excellent, so beautifully done. Keep up the good work.
chatoes 2 years ago
I get what you mean Mick, but still, a great movie...and bein' the 'mer'can that I am, I never would'a heard Banjo's poem if it weren't for this "Western". So, I raise my pint to you, sir, and to all of our ancestors. They Know Who They Are!!!
st1ffyberg 2 years ago
don't think the film does the poem justice. they should have called it the boy from melbourne grammar.
micks222 2 years ago
Incredible poem and beautiful movie. They just don't make movies as good as this one anymore.
kermitefrog64 3 years ago 3
Great combination of the poem and movie scenes. I would love to use this in an Australian Identity lesson I have next week with year 8 students. How can I access this to have in the classroom that does not support internet access? Any suggestions greatly accepted.
unskinnybop1964 3 years ago 3
Make it an assignment for the kids to watch at home and then have some questions for them on the next day....what do you think?
petervee60 2 years ago
Thanks for the suggestion. I have actually found it on the feature section of the DVD movie. The year 9 students loved the Visuals and by the end gave comments of 'Awesome" etc. so a great learning aid for Australian culture and storytelling.
unskinnybop1964 2 years ago
@petervee60 Hi, I love this video, I am a teacher and want to show this to my students for our poem unit. However, you tune is blocked at our school. Is there another way to view it?
MsVictor1818 1 year ago
I only wish that the 'Man from Snowy River' was still a household name...
verticalsmurf 3 years ago 2
like how long is this ballad
maxymax404 3 years ago
WOW!!! Love this. Its great. Thanks!!!
Icedrake1979 3 years ago
Is this Frankie J Holden..?? Awesome!!
o0backinblack0o 3 years ago
have loved this poem since i first heard when i was 9. I enjoyed this reading too :)
SiN3mOn 3 years ago
thanks for the great poem!
tomm1125 3 years ago
It kills me that, as much as we adore this story, it'll never be the same again. Technology has superseeded the horse. We hang on to these stories, they make us feel proud to be Aussies, but, sadly, who knows how to do the stuff that Banjo talks about anymore?
verticalsmurf 3 years ago
Very true, verticalsmurf. It's not only technology, it's these wretched 'health and safety' regulations and the dastardly litigation culture and the consequent insurance requirements, which also prevent anybody from even learning how to do this stuff properly any more. What a shame.
auntieweirdo 3 years ago
To me, the problem isn't insurance or OH&S, it is that these stories aren't taught in schools.
My memory of being taught Australian history in school 15 years ago was, the first fleet and the reason behind it, Ned Kelly, and our participation in the two world wars. That was it.
These days, to me at least, society seems to be so afraid our own non-PC past, that we just don't talk about it. I encounter so many new Australians, they are interested in passing on their own knowledge - continued -
verticalsmurf 3 years ago
and most are curious about our history. But who these days could point them towards Banjo Patterson, Sidney Nolan, Arthur Streeton, The Shiralee, Slim Dusty, The Man from Snowy River, and our other legends? Why are we afraid to tell these stories? This history is what made our diggers! And that history is what made them legends. This sort of teaching seems to be lost now. Hands up any Aussie who knows how to crack a whip, ride a horse or shear a sheep? New Aussies are welcome to respond!
verticalsmurf 3 years ago
I love Australia as you are describing it. With the Man from the Snowy River, horses, cattle work and the whip crack. Unfortunately I had to leave that land but I belong to it from my hart and one day I'll go back.
This video is in my top five
jalisica 3 years ago
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thatcrazeerandomgirl 2 years ago
i can crack a whip, ride a horse and shear a sheep, i can also draft and muster cattle and im 14. so there you go some Aussies still know that sort of thing.
thatcrazeerandomgirl 2 years ago 2
Cheers, keep it up!
verticalsmurf 2 years ago
if i ever make it down under can you teach me...please.
supernovi2000 2 years ago
Absolutley brilliant! A perfect tribute to an amazing film and poem! Brings tears to my eyes!!!
c3017713 3 years ago
As of matter of fact, i've got it now.
Teachers from yonder land. Have persistence in finding your goal or gaol. :P GLHF
candyman54320 3 years ago
what a ripper.
ThozzaTV 3 years ago
I teach in Prague - Czech Republic. I have used this in the classroom but would like to get a copy with higher definition for Australia Day. I have added subtitles and it is my dream to have my graduating high school class read it, with the film running in the background, on the stage on Australia Day. It pixleates on a large screen. Can you make a higher definition version available to me - I am happy to pay. Wayne - Prague
sasmanwayne 3 years ago
I must say it was a bit annoying having to buy this movie on DVD from the U.S. originally as it wasn't available in Aus some years ago.
Reading the reviews referring to it as a cowboy and western movie was just as sad.
This video of the poem is part of the Australian edition of DVD release for those chasing it and is well done.
I had to laugh at a mate of mine after first hearing the poem commented how closely it followed the film.
AusRev 3 years ago
why did u buy it from the US? you can buy it here anyway. I got mine from here.
kyosinmyheart 3 years ago
I bought the DVD from the USofA because, at the time, it wasn't available in Australia.
AusRev 3 years ago
Brilliant! I love the movie but my favorite souvenier of Australia is a book of Banjo Patterson's poems. My favorite is actually "Pardon, the Son of Reprieve" but this was great!
julietvalcouer 3 years ago
OMG! Fab! It brings back lovely memories of my rides w/several of the guides who were in both films! Merrijig is the area of filming. Sadly, Craig's hut was lost in wildfires I'm told. The reading of the poem along with the film clips is well done! I think the new movie "Australia" will bring a resurgence of tourists to the area again! Wish I could relive this magical experience again!
Trvlwizard 3 years ago
Parts shot on farm at Bulla, love the video but the poem is what makes it all.
jk90035 3 years ago
i saw this in school
pivotDX123 3 years ago
FJ Holden ROCKS, but he drives a Ford...
qasfolk1 3 years ago
thank you for posting this on here its my favourite of all time !
RusticWarrior 3 years ago 2
Is that Franky J Holden reading the poem?
notererb 3 years ago
It certainly is! And what a great job he did. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
petervee60 3 years ago
If you have a look at 9:12 you'll see FJ's name right there. And hasn't his voice aged well ... like a good FJ should!
Danteklfg 3 years ago
I love this movie and this poem was great! I've always wanted a horse and this year I'm finally buying one and naming him Clancy!
slgresbach 3 years ago
This is going in my English exam today for the HSC. I'm contrasting Henry Lawson and AB Paterson
DarkestKnight1 3 years ago
Fantastic Video. I love Australia. I wish we still lived in times just like this; the people, music, and lifestyles were way better.
pygmykid93 3 years ago 2
i am not Australian but i am Texan. and this Poam is one of the best i ever heard. alot hold True from Texas to Australia we both have a share of tails of old times ruff contry and great riders. I do tip my hat to yall.
hogndorff 3 years ago 4
thank you for sharing, I just watched the movie for the upteenth time and was curious about the poem. glad I found this video, it really helped bring to light the beautiful words.
ruforgod 3 years ago 3
Superb post - my favorite Australian poet, I can hear a teacher at high school teaching the class poetry, her taught us the Patterson poem "Lost" Great work mate.
GenericGene 3 years ago 2
Thanks for your comment GenericGene. If your into Banjo's works, check out one of his others, 'The Man From Iron Bark'. Its a good'n.
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Richyrich390 3 years ago
You did a great job of editing this piece. It is exciting to watch~ I loved the movie but this condenses the best parts!
lancieannie 3 years ago
I loved this movie and The man From Snowy River II.
smallvillegottaluvit 3 years ago
EXCELLENT!!!!
Givinloveabadname 3 years ago
VERY well done video....
LaugherLady 3 years ago
I know this off by heart...
AussieLostie 3 years ago
True Blue
Davobeff 3 years ago 3
I was glad to find a reading of this poem online! I've been wanting to hear it for a while now. This is my favorite movie, and now I think this is one of my favorite poems.
Both this, and the movie really make me want to visit Australia.
gimpykitty 3 years ago 2
Haven't heard this poem in years! My 4-H horse club here in Texas used it for our "Share the Fun" skit around 1995. Still brings a tear to the eye. Thanks for posting!
tankusann 3 years ago
perhaps the greatest movie ever made in Australia
It is timeless and generationless i loved it as a kid i love it now i will love it in the future
this is a FAMILY movie not FAMILY GUY it was made a movie when DISNEY still had talent this video poem rendition is now a top fav nothing like something good about life then all the lies when men where men and life was easy
Peace Good Night And good Luck
gambit2030 3 years ago