American Reacts to Land of Hope and Glory - Last Night Of The Proms 2012

[@connoralldritt223]

Disgusting how you removed my national anthem

[@TheOrlandoTrustfull]

What a weirdo you are.

[@QuietManUK]

we have a king now, so it changed.

[@alisonhill3941]

This clip never had the national anthem? The national anthem always follows Jerusalem.

[@moiracoutts2573]

​​@alisonhill3941 in England but not in Scotland. Scotland doesn't have an official anthem, but usually, Flower of Scotland is sung or occasionally Scotland the Brave

[@alisonhill3941]

@@moiracoutts2573 England doesn't have an official national anthem either. GSTK is the British national anthem, not the English one. England doesn't even have a generally-agreed unofficial one, which is why we have to resort to GSTK for international sport.

[@carolwaugh5466]

Just came across this. I am from England but have lived in the USA since 1966. Yes, I’m old but these young ladies did me so much good. How great to see young people enjoy this event the same as this old lady. Thank you!1

[@davehadley3567]

I may not be perfect but I’m British and that’s close enough….lol

[@helenab7390]

Haha good one.

[@commonsense6702]

I'm a deaf girl so I have to feel the music by placing my hands on the speakers (I learnt to do this as a child). I let the music flow through me, every note has its own definition and feel, those people in the audience bobbing to the beat feel the music, heart and soul. The rhythm and beat make you move. You both hear well, try this, close your eyes and listen to Land of Hope and Glory in its entirety, guaranteed you'll fizz as it courses through you. My way is different, but for me it works the same way. Loved your reactions Xee and Cyn. Stephanie.

[@Crantock-l1v]

Elgar was brilliant, so many notes for so many instruments.

[@rbohYSL]

[@PeterDay81]

Geetings young lady.Land of Hope and Glory, Mother of the Free, How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee? Wider still, and wider, shall thy bounds be set; God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet!

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

Aww thanks Peter 🥰🥰

[@gmdhargreaves]

Fascinated by British culture and this sums it up ❤❤

[@sarahpagett9191]

Land of hope and glory isn't British its England's national anthem

[@michaelbarmby9105]

​@@sarahpagett9191 What a nonsensical comment, England rugby crowds may sing it, but Jerusalem is more of an English anthem than LOHG. LOHG was written in 1901so hardly an English national anthem or are you forgetting the Welsh, Scots and Irish that are part of the UK? English, British and UK national anthem is God save the King.

[@gmdhargreaves]

@@sarahpagett9191 not sure about that, God Save The King is Englands National Anthem no? LOHAG is just a tune

[@Isleofskye]

Thank You,My Friend...

[@michaelbarmby9105]

@@johnnyb8412 you must be American as not factually correct, Americans don't do history, their tests aren't in long form essays but usually by multiple guess questions. Star spangled banner used an old English pub songs music but the words are penned by a yank, written around the 1812 war when the yanks made a sneak attack on Canada. The UK national anthem is more like 300 years old but wasn't in the present form, the words around king George time bear little resemblance to the more modern verses used now.

[@karentaylor8487]

Beautiful Island Girl, I have just found this video, and loved your reactions. This is the best Land of Hope & Glory at the Proms, it raises the hairs on my arms. Absolutely love it. Thank you girls for sharing this🥰😍🤩

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

Aww thanks for supporting me over here as well you are amazing 😍😍

[@ramadaxl]

For those ( and there's always SOME !) who say that us 'Brits' don't do patriotism....watch this !

[@normanmeharry58]

We don’t do patriotism... we binge on it.

[@Wombat-gm4ne]

William - the Congueror - became King of England in 1066 and enacted a law forbidding the slave trade resulting in no slaves in England - hence "land of the free".

[@johnmulligan455]

Well it looks like nobody listened to him then.

[@sirderam1]

We listened to him for hundreds of years. That's why Britain spent blood, sweat, and treasure, in defiance of all the accepted norms of human history, to bring an end to slavery in the 1800s. If slavery is absent from the world today, it's because, when Britain held the reins of world power, that is what she did with them. So you can take your cynical, smart arsed, ignorant, and virtue signalling opinions to yourself, and shove them where the Sun don't shine.

[@virusskeptiq2073]

No not true!

[@DGLUK1]

​@virusskeptiq2073 very true. Even in the 18th century, a high Court judge ruled that the moment aslave set foot on English soil, he became free.

[@ForthPatriot]

@@johnmulligan455England ≠ the British Empire There haven't been any slaves in England for the better part of a millennia, even when the Transatlantic slave trade was in full swing.

[@Langstrath]

The bobbing up and down by the audience mimics the motion of sailors on deck as their ships traverse the waves. It's a reflection of the fact that the UK is a island nation with a strong maritime heritage. It starts earlier in the concert when traditional British sea shanties ('Fantasia on British Sea Songs' by Sir Henry Wood) are played, particularly during the 'Jack's the Lad (Hornpipe)' section where the orchestra and audience try to playfully outdo each other as the music gets faster and faster. It has become a long-standing tradition at this annual concert.

[@musik102]

The massive crowd are assembled in Hyde Park which literally across the road from the Royal Albert Hall where the concert was held.

[@BrendanJohnDoherty]

You two ladies are soooo lovely! As an Englishman, I'm always proud with our traditions but always love our brothers and sisters being part of our celebrations 😘

[@wilky952]

The important thing for me as a Brit, is not the number of flags, but the number of different flags. This is not a celebration of superiority as we see in the USA every year, it is a celebration of what our country has been able to share with the world, and contrary to modern teachings, the British empire did much more good than harm. This is our time time to celebrate together, as civilised people and hope for a more positive future.

[@savagesnayle301]

The modern world is based on Britain ( and France) of the 18th 19th and early 20th centuries. Some very bad, some middling, quite a lot good. Overall we were not as bad as portrayed by compensation chancers and political and economic rivals like the USA.

[@CaptainDarrick]

I don't want those different flags . I want to return to the time when this was written ..with only the UK flag .

[@raybenstead2548]

Well said.

[@TheDoctorFlay]

Land of Hope and Glory gets sung at many international events by British fans, so you likely heard it during a sports event. It is aspirational and has a catchy rhythm so easy to sing along. Other songs the Brits sing at sports events are more likely to make you shocked.

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

Oh ok that's why it sounds so familiar thanks again Doc🥰🥰

[@stimela1000]

​@@xeeandcynukreactionsalso this is used at graduation ceremonies in the US for some reason. Americans call it the graduation song

[@TheDoctorFlay]

The Proms is a celebration of music, and the last day they tend to goof around and have some fun. Often the last day features comedy. The British beatboxer "Beardyman" and the Australian comedian Tim Minchin have both featured in the Last Night of the Proms.

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

Oh wow that's so awesome I love it can't wait to experience it 🥰🥰

[@cheryla7480]

Now you need to do “ Rule Britannia “ at the proms and “ Jerusalem “ so many beautiful patriotic songs !

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

It's done thanks for your suggestion 🥰🥰

[@helenwood8482]

Jerusalem I not patriotic. It is a criticism of industrial England.

[@chrisspere4836]

It was lovely to see yoùr reactiion to our country Ladies. Best Wishes from Weston-Super-Mare, England.

[@steveball2835]

Being English, i just hope we never lose these great songs , the best of of Britain.TBH we are facing difficult times ahead and these may sadly fade away

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

I hope so too. 🇬🇧🥰

[@elizabethmcintyre8529]

Not just England Britain has 4countries in it

[@sifridbassoon]

(USA) Oh my God, I hope not. You Brits, you have the most wonderful patriotic songs/hymns. I'm very jealous, although in all fairness, you guys have a few centuries on us. 😁

[@TheOverlord2010]

The music to which the words of the refrain 'Land of Hope and Glory, &c below are set is the 'trio' theme from Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 The words were fitted to the melody on the suggestion of King Edward VII who told Elgar he thought the melody would make a great song. When Elgar was requested to write a work for the King's coronation, he worked the suggestion into his Coronation Ode, for which he used words provided by the poet and essayist A. C. Benson. The last section of the Ode uses the march's melody. The first five notes of the refrain are similar to the first two bars of God Save the King in an early version published in 1745 Owing to the King's illness, the coronation was postponed. Elgar created a separate song, which was first performed by Madame Clara Butt in June 1902. In fact, only the first of the seven stanzas of the Ode's final section was re-used, as the first four lines of the second stanza below. This stanza is the part which is popularly sung today. Lyrics 1st Verse: Dear Land of Hope, thy hope is crowned, God make thee mightier yet! On Sov'ran, brows, beloved, renowned, Once more thy crown is set. Thine equal laws, by Freedom gained, Have ruled thee well and long; By Freedom gained, by Truth maintained, Thine Empire shall be strong. Chorus: Land of Hope and Glory, Mother of the Free, How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee? Wider still and wider shall thy bounds be set; God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet, God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet! 2nd Verse: Thy fame is ancient as the days, As Ocean large and wide: A pride that dares, and heeds not praise, A stern and silent pride; Not that false joy that dreams content With what our sires have won; The blood a hero sire hath spent Still nerves a hero son.

[@alexandralynch5686]

This is a special event. People travel from over the world to attend.

[@4svennie]

The people bopping up and down is after Land Of Hope And Glory, they play it again faster. There is a lot of audience participation at the Last Night At The Proms. There was some 6,000 people in the crowd in The Royal Albert Hall that night in 2012, but it's also watched in parks in London and cities around the U.K.. with tens of thousands in these parks watching on screen and millions around the world watching on TVs, in cinemas, parks, etc... As far as I'm aware, since 1927, only one Last Night At The Proms was missed and that was 2022 after the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Even through the second world war, they continued.

[@dorothysimpson2804]

The song points out that we made people free from evil over the years, we thrive due to God, we pray that God will keep with us, helping us do good

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

Love it. Thank you for explaining it to us 🥰🥰

[@lilyliz3071]

I love your laugh , it always makes me smile

[@Topgooner01]

The pride of being British puts a huge beam on my face🇬🇧😊 I understand the reason that this music may be familiar to Americans, is because it is played at many of their graduation ceremonies.

[@sifridbassoon]

yes. I have fond memories of high school graduation ceremonies with the poor music teacher pounding the piano. A few years ago, the local orchestra I play in was invited to play at the graduation ceremony of one of our community colleges. It was memorable to me because many of the students were the first person in their families to graduate from college.

[@JJ-of1ir]

English Composer Sir Edward Elgar wrote Pomp and Circumstance and 'Land of Hope and Glory' is one of the pieces from that. You, in America, will know the music as your Graduation Ceremony music. Elgar was invited to America to - Yale - I think after he wrote this. The University gave him a Honorary Doctorate for his contribution to music and, ever since then, they played this piece at every Graduation at Yale. Other colleges and universities soon followed suit almost everywhere in the USA.

[@helenwood8482]

It's used at some graduations, not all.

[@jontyc3479]

Good to see correct facts here you are absolutely spot on thats why the ladies sort of recognised the tune.

[@AnnMcKinlay-zp2ef]

It is also wonderful to participate with the thousands of people in the parks for the Last Night of the Proms. The music and pictures are relayed to parks and City Centres in all the countries of the UK and, quite often, choirs and musicians at those venues join in the concert, where their music is relayed back to The Royal Albert Hall. It is now a very old tradition, they were founded in 1895!

[@da90sReAlvloc]

Hey it's island girl 👍 and hello to you're friend

[@julesmarwell8023]

such lovely people in America... you should be proud

[@RalphWigg1]

I don't have to imagine, I was there!

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

🥰🥰

[@timnewman7591]

The price is probably a lot less than you'd expect. There's a real effort to keep the price low so that as many people as possible can afford to attend. That dates back to the founder who wanted to make concerts affordable. So even a season ticket for the whole two months of concerts (70 or so) is around £250 for the circle and a ticket for a single concert is available for under £20. And of course the outdoor parts are entirely free.

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

Thats awesome I love that 🥰🥰

[@paulgalligan6608]

I watch it on tv , every year , love it , makes classical music accessible and fun , Jerusalem is my favourite

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

🥰🥰

[@michaelriordan8265]

Your smiles, makes an old man happy 😁

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

🥰🥰🥰

[@stevehartley7504]

The bobbin up and down has become a tradition for certain music. Just like the audience singing along to certain anthem's God save the king and this Land of hope and glory. One of the times we openly show our patriotism, singing and waving our flag and those of the commonwealth We're showing off to ourselves and why were not ones for just shouting it out at every turn to anybody It's fantastic in the hall with the music literally coursing through your body!!!!

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

I can see that and that's awesome 🥰

[@jontyc3479]

Commonwealth umm, I prefer Empire and Elgar's music including Land of Hope and Glory was written when the British Empire was at its zenith just before the 1st world war.

[@johnmarkey4862]

GB for ever

[@pathopewell1814]

I heard another American commentator say Land of Hope and Glory is played at Anerican high schools.

[@MrSnipper805]

Loved seeing your beautiful little baby, hope she liked the music

[@daveloboda1769]

A season of wonderful music culminating in a fantastic celebration of patriotic music, love it.

[@peterholmes3011]

Two happy ladies.

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

Aww thanks 🥰🥰

[@russellbradley454]

Music is an international language which knows no boundaries. I have been to the last night wonderful

[@grahamsmith9541]

Your question about cost. Tickets prices for the last night standing in the Albert hall start from £8 ($10.12) available from 10:30 AM on the day.

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

Oh wow that's not expensive love it. Thank you🥰

[@jameswiglesworth5004]

You say available on the day, but omit to mention that queuing often begins the day before the last night

[@jeffreyweitzman6463]

Last Night is probably the last remaining demonstration left that when last night occurs, the pride in the Britain of what made Britain great in time gone by, is still just as passionate as before and how great this country still could be if only - we had that drive by people at the top of power, to get us there like, once in a sadly distant time ago now.

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts it's much appreciated 🥰🥰

[@f3aok]

I wonder how much longer the BBC will broadcast it became it stands for everything that many at the BBC despise.

[@RayRatchford]

The inside shots were from the Albert hall in London, but the crowd shots are from each of the four nations and can each run to hundreds of thousands - every year for the last night of the proms.

[@bashab3098]

Needed some joy tonight thankyou ladies ❤

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

Our pleasure!🥰🥰

[@MarjorieStoker-oj8fh]

Wonderful ladies you know our culture ❤and anyone who sets foot on England's soil is free

[@RobertHogg-u8w]

It is an uncommon national celebration , the uk ( England ) can do pageantry like no one else . As a Scot I like it even though I am a Scottish nationalist and would prefer home rule to London rule

[@stevehartley7504]

The larger crowds are in some of the parks because the proms have become so popular

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

That's just awesome 🥰

[@Hypnobunny1]

Love these ladies. USA 🇺🇸 UK 🇬🇧 Xxx

[@keithsmith6553]

Great show girls!!

[@mosthaunted2]

You will recognise the song from American Graduation Ceremonies, as they use the music for US Graduations, aswel as few other Countries around the World. But for us it's a British Patriotic Song.

[@HankD13]

Edwards Elgar composed it in 1901, one of the trio from the "Pomp and Circumstance March No1" which is I guess why they use it. But the lyrics were added in 1902 by AC Benson.

[@jontyc3479]

Yes the Americans even use English anthem "God save the King" for its rendering of the American patriotic song, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" also know as "America". Really weird to do that as they constantly go on about how much they stuffed us at Yorktown and generally do down the UK so envious of our becoming the largest Empire ever from a country the size of the State of Illinois where in England it rains around 350 days of the year no wonder we English took to our boats to look for new lands.

[@johntoffee2566]

Lovely reaction guys xxx

[@rbohYSL]

We in the UK have HUGE pride in our country, but it is never forced. You won't walk down the street and see flags out on every house. But when there is a need for it we will show out in force.

[@jontyc3479]

From the warm hot West Indies to freezing Alaska, wow you must love the USA, great video and your reactions were a pleasure to watch.

[@georgecaspira]

Big infectious smile ladies.

[@lovestardustuk]

Land of Hope & Glory... the National Anthem us Brits would choose for ourselves if we didn't have to sing the usual 'pledge the allegiance' to the current Monarch song! Always rousing, always tugs the hearts strings. Jerusalem would also be another contender for a 'proper' English National Anthem, if there ever was such a thing. Thanks Ladies, lovely reaction xx

[@seanmc1351]

love you both on this channel, more please, i know you respect our culture, but you guys, need your own TV show, comedy double act

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

Aww thank you Sean!

[@awarrii]

4:55 it’s a waltz!

[@ronstriebig2749]

Our family came to London in 1880 from Germany

[@simoncampbell3144]

Are you King Charles?

[@KrissieS]

wow back in the day when people used to take pride in the country they're from/ live 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

🥰🥰

[@anthonymilner5670]

We must all be proud of our birth nation whatever the colour of our skin.

[@penname5766]

The tune is played without the words at graduation ceremonies in the US, so that’s probably where you’ve heard it, but it is English.

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

Oh okay. Thanks for letting us know 🥰🥰

[@karenmacrae4371]

I always cry when i hear this 😢

[@AngelaVara-i4l]

It gets to me as well like it did to you. There are other proms to watc with different songs in them.

[@JonnyVision88]

I believe the bouncing up and downs comes from the fact that you can't really move about or dance In the royal Albert hallShow us the appreciation to the music

[@lou-lou1171]

I’ve watched other Americans react to this incredible British patriotic song and they have said the tune is often played at college graduations in the states. Maybe that’s where you’ve heard it before.

[@Eve-Nicholson]

Lots of flags in Uk---Royal flags, Flagss of St George, Flags of Wales, Scotland and Ireland.....

[@paulhadfield7909]

normal ticket for porms is £8, about $12, but for very good seats can be £150

[@zigman63]

Can't believe how much you understand us brits, we have carried a guilt around our necks for most of the past 2 centuries for the Empire. I've never been a royalist or loyalist, however we should be proud of what little bit we contributed to a new world. As a 60yr old mancunion my loyalty is Old Trafford. Lol. We all human and I definitely would rather love than hate.x

[@jameswiglesworth5004]

Speak for yourself regarding the guilt trip

[@frasergavin418]

The flags you see are the union jack for great Britain saint george for england saint andrew for Scotland .

[@russellbradley454]

Most of the Audience will be Classical musical enthusiasts.

[@helenwood8482]

I love the fact that so many people bring their flags to the party. All those nationalities celebrating together just sums up everything we are and should be.

[@MichaelLamming]

The slave trade wasn't ended in 1066 it was 1102. Lanfranc was William the Conqueror's teacher and mentor from Bec in Normandy. He also taught Saint Anselm of Canterbury who enacted the law in 1102. The law was sometimes ignored though, especially for foreign slaves until the late 18th and early 19th century.

[@helenwood8482]

You should also listen to Rule Britannia and then Fantasia on British Sea Songs. The latter ends with a race where the audience try to keep up with the orchestra.

[@paulhadfield7909]

a very good reaction.

[@spacefanatic]

You should watch Last Night of the Proms when they do 'Jerusalem' and 'Rule Britannia'. Also the 2022 Remembrance Service where Luke Evans (the actor) sings 'I Vow To Thee My Country'

[@AJG1971]

The bouncing up and down is because we’re travelling the waves. We’re a sea fairing nation.

[@bensouthwell1339]

maybe this is why the Brits are British

[@gavingiant6900]

Island Girl I didn't know you had another channel, or your friend has the channel. But I'll have a look and subscribe.👍

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

Awesome yes I do I had this channel a while bk and I decided to have a friend join me on it something a little different from island 🥰🥰

[@bryanhunter2077]

This has been going on for over a hundred years

[@maxmoore9955]

UK! Should have Mentioned Northern Ireland. Girls . Britain is England Scotland Wales .

[@hughfranklin3072]

You may know the music from the American school graduation ceremony.

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

🥰

[@clairemorris7510]

Who is your gorgeous little one? 😊

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

That’s Ariah 🥰🥰

[@clairemorris7510]

@@xeeandcynukreactions aww!

[@MarjorieStoker-oj8fh]

Without culture of my islands we would never have fabulous cultural traditions we are blessed but certain religious people only believe in them cultural life in our country as if they are entitled British people are greater than them ❤

[@helenatyeo6840]

You should watch rule britania and last night of the proms but also the song i vow to thee my country done by many different people also one done by the same, bbc last night of the proms i believe

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

Ok will do 🥰

[@JeanBeech-gc4iw]

Why they go up and down is because it's replicating the waves and being on a boat.

[@danc1897]

I am English and for a long time thought this was the ENGLISH national anthem (not the UK national anthem - which is different). However, I would thoroughly support that being the English national anthem (although I do class myself as British rather than English).

[@MrCmac731]

Jerusalem would be a better option for an English national anthem or I vow to thee..

[@roberteatwell6827]

I guess you didn't get the memo. You're supposed to hate the link to Britains colonial past, focus on the bad and ignore the good. Having said that, they did come up with some banging tunes. Check out Jerusalem and Land Of Hope And Glory.

[@jackofswords7]

Entry to the cheapest places inside would cost you about $1000.

[@johnord684]

A lot of people see Britain in a bad light ,but still the first nation to abolish slavery , and a lot of Royal Navy lads died to to uphold that law,well done Britain

[@johnnyb8412]

British don't need to show their patriotism every week or month like the Americans do but when the British do show patriotism its usually something spectacular and doesn't matter what flag you wave❤

[@duanegibson6922]

You should do a update of it

[@stephencurran9716]

🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 & The BEST

[@susanfrancois1821]

One is Hyde Park the other is in ireland

[@paulhadfield7909]

to me it about britain and the commonwealth, the wealth and power of britain,

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

😍😍

[@garethgriffiths9775]

the girl in the green shirt understood,

[@ronaldhammer5186]

Listen to Jerusalem, last night of the proms.

[@elizabethmcintyre8529]

Hi girls that's how to show patriotism

[@1chish]

Land of hope and glory, mother of the free, How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee? Wider still and wider shall thy bounds be set. God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet. God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet. .............. Land of hope and glory, mother of the free, How shall we extol thee, who are born of thee? Wider still and wider shall thy bounds be set. God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet. God, who made thee mighty, make thee mightier yet.

[@RushfanUK]

This was the audience cockup year when some of them started singing too soon, try 2009 its better.

[@xeeandcynukreactions]

Ok will do 🥰🥰

[@rickb.4168]

In Britain we know we’re patriotic, and only have to occasionally celebrate it. In America they are so insecure they have to scream it out to anyone they meet.

[@ronstriebig2749]

Ive been to 20 last nights butvwevneed now a new caring government 2024

[@OCONNER-oj3xg]

Back in the day when people were proud to be English..Britain is a place not a race 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿