Westminster Abbey Choir - I Was Glad (Charles Hubert Hastings Parry)

[jmloh1]

Prince Harry leered with lust at Kate, when she got to the altar, moral interpitude

[novisibersk]

@jmloh1 of course it was lust......the only thing any man could be capable of on a beautiful day like this would be to lust after his brother's bride to be......what a stupid thing to say....

[wiseclock08]

Who spotted Prince Andrew eyeing up Kate's dad at 4:34

[bestminstrel]

AHH! I love the sound of that mighty organ, had the chance to play it on a tour....what an instrument! Love the 32's on it!

[novisibersk]

@bestminstrel the musical forces altogether were second to none.....as it should be in the finest traditions of English music in the Anglican church....truly a treasure and honor to hear and see!!

[twinkiememphis]

This wedding was so beautiful. I love the way everyone was dressed; elegant, classy and tasteful.

[Jusmine984]

I am currently singing this piece at a RSCM course! Truly glorious.

[tgs01]

@Jusmine984 Hi there, I also sang this with the RSCM, when they still had the Easter course at Rossall- must have been mid to late eighties I think. Awesome anthem and great times for me.

[johnnyboy1595]

This is simply spectacular. The music was amazing, and the sights were breathtaking. Truly, a Royal Wedding!

[bertyUK]

That shift at 4:47 has such power.

the sound, being there, stood inside that fabulous hall must have been incredible.

[bertyUK]

This is truly something wonderful to be listened to.

Incredible how it stirs the emotions like no other form of music.

[djwildbill2008]

Indeed, a beautiful anthem by Sir Charles Hubert Parry. I believe it was also used at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and perhaps other Coronations as well!

[IDontLiveTodayJH]

0:17 to 0:46 Epic.

[MsOrganfan]

This was an amazing moment...it still gives me goosebumps when I watch it. I have sung this many times in our small church...it was fantastic.

Thank you for sharing it.

[fontainbleau1]

I am 71 and when heard Parrys I was glad it took me back to what was once Englands fair and pleasant lands, the England that the poet Rupert Brooke and others wrote about.

[bigyun]

A truly magnificent anthem..I'd never heard this piece before. It has brought me to tears!! I am a proud Scotsman and yes one day i would like to see an Independant Scotland, but one with the Queen, Prince Charles or whomever as the head of state!

[JoeJonasCuteAndLush]

5:18 - goosebumps!!

[simplysav]

Did anyone notice how the hymn crescendoed perfectly when the bride reached the Altar!

This happened with almost all the hymns. Beautifully breath-taking!

Loads of love from India!

[rainstreet78]

That overhead shot of the Abbey at 5:05 is just breathtaking!

[ffantasia24]

Magnificent song. I was all "Bleh" about the royal wedding with all the hype going on around it but when I watched it online later on and the choir started singing I just started spilling out tears like an idiot. Just simply the most beautiful piece of composition.

[jamesch230]

when i was watching this on friday i had a reaction of no way bloming heck as i could never have imagined that they would choose this

[MrSlates84]

This moved me to tears, and im a grown man! It is simply stunning!! The glorious setting of Westminster Abbey, how beautiful Kate looks and the Parry's Music made this perfect, and for me the highlight of the day. This is what England is to me, God Bless it and long live the Monarchy!

[wck26]

Wonderful! greetings from hong kong :)

[JamesH4K]

I love the song. :)

[Durgesuth]

simply wonderful

[LPitzAw3som3]

this song make me cry.. i dont know why? its just sound so wonderful, classic, and wacthing her walk down to the isle.. WOW goose bump

[novisibersk]

Some of the greatest music-making for a wedding that I can remember. In this day and age, I hope it was a treasure for most to experience Hubert Parry's mastery of church music composition. What a thrill! What joy! What elation!

[asmithtenor]

I thought this was the Kings college choir, but it wasn't!! Bravo!! What a way to start the marriage :) Congrats and beautiful job

[4FabBEATLES]

@asmithtenor its 2 choirs: Westminster Abbey Choir (12 adult professionals and 20 boys and the Chapel Royal Choir (boys in red)

[RapunzelHermioneDaae]

It was simply gorgeous. I was in tears, and all my friends were laughing at me.

[boogerguy2]

"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem-they shall profit that love thee" and "plenteousness within thy palaces" are my favorite parts of the lyrics. Perfect choice.

[123robbie23]

So moving to see prince william waiting at the alter whilst his bride to be is led by her ,so proud, father down the tree lined aisle. She looks so beautiful and relaxed. Such a wonderful choir singing such a wonderful and most appropriate hymn. Absolutely superb!

[themrduragss]

The monarch should have dusted off a crown for the Royal wedding

[TheMdterp]

Absolutely fantastic song selections for this wedding. Very appropriate for the occasion and my goodness does Westminster Abbey have the acoustics to really allow such a song to exude the full grace of its lyrics.

[notsure002]

Alas, I missed this part (returning home from work). IWG is a childhood favorite from my choirboy days. I loved the bombastic accompaniment too (brass overlay on the organ). I didn't know the royals had such a penchant for Parry (Blest Pair of Sirens and Jerusalem).

[k8ibob8i315]

Kate Middleton has some pretty fantastic taste in music. This was the only part of the wedding that made me cry, it was so lovely.

[nicko678]

Best music of the day by a mile. What a fantastic piece.

[JohnnyNorfolk]

Just wonderful. this is my England, the England Ilove and want. Not what the politicians are trying to force us to have.

[jdjemaa]

Just beautiful

[kelincihutan]

They really had some fabulous music for this wedding. Stupendously fabulous.

[soywateratoms]

As an American I have a fascination with the Royal Family. I was moved to tears by the wedding. Kate truly is a diamond in the rough. Fairytale sounds too cheesy but it genuinely felt that way. Here's to the beautiful couple! Love!

[allibeth68]

Stunning!!

[TheCoastguard01]

I could have wept at this. What fabulous advert for all thats good about our small islands set in the North Sea. The republicans are doomed in the UK because we see so much of ourselves in the Royal Family, hard work, service duty and a love of ones country. The Queen, hasnt put a foot wrong in 59 years on the throne. At her enthronement she said, " i dedicate my life to the service of you, however long or short that may be."

[sneakyisland]

Respond to this video... lovely and very special--thank you for posting!

[melehi]

"I was glad when they said unto me I will go into the house of the Lord." This is one of the most inspirational anthems ever written. The double choirs are thrilling. It was genius to use this during the procession.

[foragana]

breath taking

[mpj67]

One of my favourites...wonderful climax!

[mozart2306]

"I was glad", uno de los grandes y más respetados himnos originales del Reino Unido, sonó hace unas horas en la boda de Kate y Guillermo..

[bazza1966]

Superb.