Boston Pops 4th of July 1812 Overture ending

[PoohStickProductions]

This is great!!!! wait...... wears the audio??

[MidnightShane37]

no audio

[tdigiano]

where is the audio?

[1037pm]

Itd be great if we can actually here it...

[akorantastic]

Everyone loves the last two minutes of the overture. It's the bit everyone always remembers. You can't help but shiver when you listen to it.

[Spaceshotx7]

thoe cannons are very loud? How do you know when to block your ears when the cannons are being shot?

[cwhd73]

I wonder how many of those American flag waving patriotic enthusiasts voted for Obama...

[MilligusPrime]

@cwhd73 Who knows? Voting is one of the most patriotic things you can do, so does it matter? Our two party system wouldn't work if we only had one party.

[sharon102645]

This music makes me proud that I'm part Russian....my great grandfather came from there...

[darkprose]

We all know the historical origins of this piece, but that doesn't mean it can't speak outside of that context, obviously it does! It's pure music before it's French or Russian -- and its energy, power, courage and color give it absolutely universal appeal.

[carbidelamp1]

tchaikovsky wrote this in mind of the defeat of napoleon's invasion of russia back in 1812. (the french drivin out by the cold cold winter.) "the war of 1812" in the u.s.was a whole different thing. tchaikovsky never reguarded this piece as one of his best works.

[TRUTHNESSS]

its nor american. neither german, is Russian, composed to celebrate the russian Victory over the napoleonic Armies during the winter retreat of 1812.

[lebanonlinebacker]

im glad someone knows what they are talking about here.

[paoloros]

Bè vedere gli americani che sventolano bandiere americane con un inno filo patriotico russo scritto da Tchaikovsky per liberazione della russia.....fà sorridere.. :)

[clustergarde]

we had 1812 here with the simphonic orchestra AND 4 modern synchronized artillery pieces ... it was amazing TRULY AMAZING!!

[marym499]

GREAT JOB!!! THANKS FOR POSTING and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

[thomaskerr1]

Some truly staggeringly poor history being thrown about in here. The Anglo-American war of 1812 was a US invasion of British Canada. The invasion was a bloody, pathetic disaster that sent tens of thousands of poorly trained American militamen home maimed and in coffins. British forces later landed in Washington and burnt what is now known as the White House. In so much as US territorial ambitions were repulsed, it was an American defeat. In considered fairness, it is usually described as a draw.

[qwerty2149]

but its not about that war, it's about The french in europe

[thomaskerr1]

of course it is, but if the people who mistakenly think this is about the anglo-american war also think the US won that war - the same people who think america won the vietnam war, presumably - then surely correcting that is just as important as pointing out this was composed by a russian to celebrate the actual war of 1812?

now we're all sorted.

[subcom6]

How do you make the leap that if people think we won the War of 1812 that they automatically think we won Vietnam. Im not saying the US won 1812, but the British considered it a "massive defeat of economic, military, and teritorial proportion."

[amrite]

What does that war have to do with this song.

[tripeitor]

Cualquiera

[rds17rds]

Probably one of the greatest pieces of music EVER!!!!

[RomMechEng]

I second that sentiment.

[RoldanIncorporated]

2:20 *sniff* God Bless America and fireworks.

[eoin747]

chinese fireworks and rusian/ german music some american day

[moltoallegro19]

russian/german? wtf?

[Malolat71]

2:30 ownage <3!!!! thats the best piece of shit in this shity music.

[Malolat71]

2:20 *

[RomMechEng]

you were saying?

[ViolaClarinetti158]

haha its kinda funny to watch everyone fight over whether or not us americans should play this song on the 4th of july. i mean cmon....music shouldnt belong to any one country. america also had a huge war in 1812 when the british tried to take us over again, and thats why we find this song so appropriate on the 4th of july (a.k.a. independece day) i mean saying that we cant play this song is like us going over to russia and saying they cant play american songs. haha cmon people!we're all idiots!

[DarkSonic009]

who cares as far what war it goes with. It's a song for celebration of victory and thats all that matters. Americans had the war in 1812 and the russians with the french in 1812 and guess what both US and Russia won so who cares/

[shadon007]

look people, this is just a brilliant piece of music, which fireworks go conveniently well with. Last year they played the "Dropkick Murphey's" song "Shipping up to Boston" which is about an Irish sailor looking for his amputated leg. It's not the historical background of the music that matters here, it's the ambience it creates.

[KaittiiGretchen]

why do americans think they can play this on their independence day many of them don't even get that the song has to do with the napoleon, his emperorship, and his invasion of russia (which they thankfully over threw him) americans have no right thinking that the song has ANY connection...DISGRACEFUL! I used to be an american and i find it EXTREMELY distasteful)

[Vel1al]

Glory to Russia =) I didn't know that people in US celebrate victory of Russia over Napoleon=))))))))))))))))) Hahaha good=))))))))))))))

[RomMechEng]

You don't even have your history correct. Go read.

[Vel1al]

But u know that's why on your Independent Day plays Russian and German classic music?=)))) I think that there are only ameircan Stars and Stripes in your country=)))))))))))

[noelsingleton]

we did kick your ass in 1812

[JCOUPER1]

I would hope it had nothing to do with the US and possibly the war of 1812...cause Canada kicked your ass!

[HunterPhenomMakoy]

It doesn't, it has to do with the Russians beating back Napoleon I think. But unless your talking hockey there's no such think as Canada kicking anyone's ass. Esp. considering that 1812 was 55 years before it even became a country.

[rshotshot]

stfu idiot.. thats bullshit

it was written for the battle of borodino between france vs russia in 1812.

[Quendishir]

The 1812 is actually in commemoration of Russia repelling Napoleon's assault on Moscow in 1812. That is why you get both Russian and French songs (particularly La Marseillaise). The five cannon are intended to represent the defenders of the Russian city while the song represents the French aggressors. There is NO actual historical connection of this song with anything in US history despite it being a staple of most Fourth of July celebrations.

[ashleya6094]

peter tchailkowsky is russian and this is a mix of the french and russian national anthems! wow retards

[Vel1al]

no it's about Russian Empire win in war against Napaleon!!!!!Tchaikovsky used french anthem for showing how French army came to Russia and then was destroyed=)

[Dudo616]

This song isn't just about France, it's about freedom, listen can't you just hear the liberation!

[kinzey37]

What do you mean about France? It's mostly about the Russian stand against the French...

[turk1559]

yeah, tchaikovsky isnt french O.o

[titaniclady1]

Missed this year's 1812 cuz of a british tv show! Go figure! Had to come to YouTube for my fix. Oh well.

[ltmikepowell]

Perhaps this music can dedicate to Boston Celtics amazing triumph in NBA Final.

[CarmenxSandiego]

I love how this song has nothing to do with America, and yet it's affiliated with our independence.

[LadyTwenties]

The Russians have it! :)

[3fgburner]

Even funnier -- we were on the other side, in that war. It's played on the 4th because it's noisy :-).

[Piano4Lyfex3]

ik dumb americans.

[i live in new jersey lmfao]

[srk4044]

This gained popularity during the Cold War...imagine if you had told the people they were enjoying a Russian victory song.

[hung30306guy]

hey, any excuse to use artillery and fireworks makes it an American work!

[JakeFreeman117]

Well said!

[gareler]

@hung30306guy fireworks are chinese my friend

[rle8355]

Boston The greatest city in the World... Love That Dirty Water.. Bston My home!!!!!!!!!

[patsazon11]

cuz of tea the water is dirty

[DeliciousPastries]

Punch that person with the umbrella in the back of their head.

[mabelcamaroz]

This was 2007, and yes it sprinkled as the day went on, but I wouldn't trade my experience for anything. I travelled from Ohio just for this concert, and it fulfilled my expectations--I loved it!

[DavidOrtiz246]

What year was this?

[happylmc]

i love going into Boston for teh fourth! It is always amazing! Except 4 teh fact that you are stuck there all day, and it rained this year...

[JEJunkie]

Thank you Vonni for getting me with Ange!

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You're MOST welcome C...might not have been able to pull it off w/o help from Jazzy, Dovey and of course, your hubby. ;o

(waves wildly to Fooster)! :D

[DrFooManchu]

It's just like being there; wonderful beyond belief! YAHOOOOO

Rah rah rah  FOO

[mabelcamaroz]

Thank you Vonni for getting me with Ange!

[JEJunkie]

Thx once again C...sooo happy you were there! :D

BTW, it's daVonster  :P

xoxoo from NE TX to OH