Brighouse & Rastrick brass band recreates Floral Dance from players' living rooms

The world famous Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band recreates its hit signature tune The Floral Dance in a “living room concert” after performances were cancelled due to coronavirus.

Players filmed themselves playing at home on their phones and tablets before the clips were edited by the band’s percussionist Jonathan Kenna to create a seamless virtual performance called A Concert in the Living Room.

[@robertenglnad8029]

As an Australian I grew up as a child singing this marvelous song as my mother played the piano, that was over 77 years ago, some years ago, when i turned seventy-five i decided to buy a trombone, bought a quality Yamamah with the F key and took lessons for about a year at the local conservatorium. I reached a stage where i was able to play "What a wonderful world" at my nephew's wedding when i was seventy-seven. Just after this i had a minor stroke and had to have a stent placed in my carotid artery and was told not to play for at least a year . The year went by and was still concerned about playing and it got to the stage where i just didn't get back to playing my beautiful instrument. After hearing this wonderful rendition of the "Floral Dance" I have removed the trombone from its case, given it a good polish and pull through, lubricated the slide and F key and will start having another go this afternoon, I am 84 years old now and if i die i die, but what a way to go, trying to play my trombone again!!!!!!!!!

[@robertcooper3491]

One word …. OUTSTANDING

[@dizzy4017]

i love how the Sop slowly gets concert attire ready as the video progresses

[@adetarrant9806]

Thankyou Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band for taking the time and effort to do this in these difficult times, stay safe and Best Wishes

[@Hayden1969-ws4vy]

Girl at 3.20...Fooking nailed that! 😄

[@gordonpeden6234]

effing brilliant! I say this as an ex pipe major who's worked with brass bands and pipe bands, You sound fantastic!! Well done.

[@tonyjax8454]

Sir Tel would give you all a great big hug ❤

[@bobosims1848]

I remember when this song was first released, 42 years ago: it was a rather unusual creation among the pop music of those days, and yet it was a big hit. I enjoyed it very much, too. I must still have the single, somewhere :) And now you guys recreate it in a Covid-19-inspired fashion. Thank you so much, Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band. You absolutely made my day with this!

[@ianship5058]

It was written in 1911 By Katie Moss after visiting Helston in Cornwall.That is over 100 years ago.

[@paulgreen9401]

Better without terry wogan too 😁

[@frankieburn2114]

I see the clapping was an integral part of this masterpiece

[@stephmottershead9974]

I grew up with this song and its still as fresh today as it was back then a big well done Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band

[@gill8040]

just found your clip, thank you for cheering me up after a rotten day,got my feet tapping, long may you all continue playing ❤👍

[@leroyandjessie]

Have heard this song on and off all my life - bloody marvellous. Cant beat a good brass band

[@jamesbirkbeck]

Nice. I had the single of this when I was a kid in Yorkshire. Now I am 51, living in Canada, and taking a trip down Memory Lane. Love this version. Thanks.

[@sarahbotfield4388]

Just discovered this and felt I had to congratulate the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band. What an uplifting piece of music. Would love to see them play live

[@georgeigh5474]

Fantastic, just took me back to the Seventies, sitting with my Grandad who kept rewinding it and playing it again and again for us. Totes emosh.

[@paubrook6597]

Its Things Like this That Gives Us Hope. THANKYOU.

[@MegaVdubber]

OMG!!! this brought so much not to my heart!! I loved it!!! Makes me want to dust off the horns and get back to playing!!!

[@SmokinHaddock1]

Tenuous connection to the Floral Dance. The repiano player at the time, Martin McHale, was my teacher :)

[@dongillies8610]

This is absolutely THE BEST!! Can't stop listening to this! Love you people!

[@hughiemckenzie946]

Just found these compilations from B and R (and other bands) on youtube and find them fantastic - it’s great to see which musician / instrument plays which bit of the tune - it’s fascinating

[@Sarni3]

Proud to be from Brighouse ..

[@richardfletcher6835]

This is the best thing I've seen in ages :)

[@dunasfortynine846]

You are all fantastic. long live the brass my mother is 80 and still plays the cornet

[@coombscharlie]

This is exactly what a brass band should sound like. Love it!

[@johnledbury6054]

Brilliant, love it. My favourite brass band.

[@janharpershea2359]

They say ‘don’t practice‘til you get it right - practice ‘til you can’t get it wrong’ - this seems a lovely example of just that by a group of musicians obviously enjoying their practice

[@andrewstocks8872]

In a time of trouble in covid you all came together to beautify create a this perfection of music. God Bless you all

[@ellisfewster4998]

Utterly brilliant

[@crewkerne40]

Totally amazing,well done everyone,carry on and stay safe.

[@jimsims6879]

Many thanks for the lovely performance of the Cornish Floral Dance. Jim Sims Holywood Co. Down

[@ThePyramidone]

OMG - I remember this song and band when I was stationed at Check Point Alpha at Helmstedt, West Germany in the mid-1970s. The Brits had a radio station that we listened to. This song was frequently requested. I could not recall the band or song's name - thanks for the memories.

[@gunzel42]

Absolute gold! That was performed so well in such difficult circumstances. Music is what binds us together, and brass does it better than any other!

[@roberteaton6433]

Absolutely magnificent 👏👏👏

[@johamkivit]

At the age of 8 I was promoted to the main band of Muziekkorps Karel van der Heijden in Zaltbommel. Finally taking my place next to my dad. Both playing the Euphonium. Few weeks later I was already allowed to join in a concert. One of the songs we played was Floral Dance. It was 1977 when this song was in our Top 40 in the Netherlands and a very popular sound. I still remember the feeling when the audience went "beserk" because of the sound of this song. It is in my top 10 favorite Brass Band songs. But sadly for you a bit behind Danny Boy.

[@Theleague0fshad0ws]

Bloody fantastic, you should be proud of your accomplishment!

[@prideofdurham4776]

My feet never stopped tapping.Has the chap below says "effing brilliant"!

[@DonyBoi]

Thanks B&R thats just what i needed to put a smile on my face right now .

[@jens-axel6352]

Great, thank you very much. I came across this by random chance. The last time I had heard it was as a child.

[@notwocdivad]

Great to see youngsters coming through keeping the tradition of the old Colliery Brass Bands alive! Years ago my Uncle was leader of Ellington Band in Northumberland, My dad played trumpet too, lovely to hear. Loved the film BRASSED OFF true to life and GREAT music!!

[@kevintucker5193]

Something wonderful about a brass band

[@leshowe4152]

Oh My!!! Brilliant, Inspiring, Still Wonderful - in spite of restrictions... Amazing - makes me smile. Thank You !!!

[@Andrew-w8v3u]

Just trulry beautiful.... i wish shake hands with you all,Truly God Bless you all Amen

[@pattomuso]

"Friends don't let friends clap on 1 & 3...." Seriously, good work guys & gals :)

[@geevanh4200]

HBD! ♥ Daniela Magálová (Daniela Alexandra Magal) ( 31. srpna 1966♥ SEMPER FIDELIS #QUA PATET ORBIS #JE MAINTAN DRAI ! ♫♪ great ♫♪♫♪♪☺ BRAVISSIMO @/bisbis 🎶🎵🎼 great music! a well tuned ensemble that sounds like an organ ! Fabulous banding! Compliments! #SEMPER FI #QPO #JMD🎵🎼🎼🎶🎵🥁🎺👌👌🙏🎺

[@hemmingsadventures]

Just Magical...Thanks!

[@mmmarkww]

Makes you proud to be British 🇬🇧

[@ianmcculloch8531]

Wonderful rendition. Greetings from Moonta, South Australia, Australia's Little Cornwall, where we celebrate Kernewek Lowender bi-annually, and our parades dance along to The Floral Dance.

[@robmcguire7534]

Some right fitties in the brass banding scene it would seem. Might have to pop myself to a performance sometime soon. Keep up the good work.

[@David-rg9dt]

Thank you so much, enjoyable, from an old tenor horn Player of Skelmersdale band in the 60’s, I still have the odd blow from an instrument I keep in the attic!

[@barr474]

Awesome , inspiring ,brilliance

[@alastairdick3358]

Brilliant. Love it. Thank you

[@schlendrian5910]

A all time classic. Greetinx from Germany.

[@ianmurray908]

that was beautiful being a southern softy i only get Oxted brass you guys girls amazing

[@davemarshall2219]

Absolutely brilliant 👏 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ZXC5000]

Loved it. Big thanks. Just what we need right now

[@anndenehy8275]

Absolutely incredible. Congratulations to the musicians. Loved listening to it

[@steveclime3727]

I love this and play it almost every day!

[@David-rg9dt]

So uplifting to listen to, excellent sound quality and video…Brilliant. (Old Bandsman.)

[@terrymoore9388]

Brilliant and so well put together

[@mental963]

Great Performance, and good video editing....all it needs is Terry Wogan.

[@ewol3511]

Just found this! Uplifting in difficult times! Excellent! Now wash your hands!!!

[@hugowiberg1843]

My friends and cousins brought back the LP when the Cambridge (MA) Silver Band went to England!

[@jasonbarnes7847]

You all just made my day and more x

[@wilfriedbossmann6597]

Unglaublich ! Toll! Ich bin sprachlos! Danke für mein neues Liebling Video!:) !!!

[@andrewnyland7090]

Remember playing this in our school brass band in the 1970's

[@pauljohnson4871]

Well done guys this was brilliant

[@Kato6996]

Well made, so beautiful, thanks!

[@robjustaguy]

Stunning! Goosebumps! Fan bloody tastic!

[@RoyDees-t2k]

Woah...That was freaking amazing! How did all of you stay synchronized?

[@MikeDisbury]

Bloody marvellous!

[@logotrikes]

Bloody Marvellous....

[@GordonHudson]

A year later and we are still in our living rooms.

[@josuecamargos6268]

Que maravilha, lindo, emocinante, arte pura parabéns coloquei como call do meu smartphone!

[@cal7184]

Loved that, thank you!

[@ptd0123]

FANTASTIC JOB

[@David-rg9dt]

Fantastic,

[@davidpoulton2860]

1977 and the Silver Jubilee, I was 19, just out of the college. This went to no.2 and was kept of the top by Mull of Kynetire by Sir Paul and Wings. I have several copies of this record.😁

[@kjrumney4940]

Well I'd rather bye this than be given that other one

[@train4905]

Fantastic

[@joannicholson3030]

Brilliant!

[@garethhelliwell9736]

I hated lock down and everything COVID brought, but this is one thing that was a great outcome of a crap situation.

[@giggstrafford1]

Majestic !!

[@kaikristiankarlsson6]

Puhallin musiikki on miellyttävää ja hyvin moni ilmeistä kuunneltavaa.

[@robertmarioli5461]

Brilliant guys...

[@duo0611]

Who else speed two? . great job by the way

[@2100Rose]

Love this I've got to say : well I keep playing it that's for sure . However I have noticed something here . Of all the women that you see playing there is one , where if you look at the back ground and the instrument she is playing , and what she looks like in general , looks as though on no less than three occasions she is dressed differently . First in a red top : then a white top , then the blue coat at the end . If correct then something I am no suppossed to notice I'm sure . Also I might mention that a few years back I remember seeing on the news that for the first time ever they had a woman as a mamber . See they have quite a few now .

[@a120068020]

Love a brass band - these guys are THE brass band!

[@dianethompson8260]

Wonderful💕

[@laurabalm2350]

Brilliant bass player 👌

[@scottwalker2619]

Very good and inspiring

[@victoriasmith3884]

Awsome band

[@geevanh4200]

♥

[@daviemccallum7759]

Terry Wogan tune great nice

[@mac1975]

Excellent

[@robertburke4724]

Who's hitting that soprano? Beautiful music. My old mate Brian Evans would be so proud!

[@andreasmeissner899]

Brilliant

[@2100Rose]

Wonder how many are still left from when they fisrt done it in 1977 ?

[@BlueCrackle]

I play for the Perberton Old Wigan Brass youth Band so we say hey

[@AndyM_323YYY]

Has anyone done a brass band cover of the Twin Peaks Theme?

[@eyemoeba]

tremendous.

[@marie-clairebongard3318]

👏

[@BudgieJane]

How do you keep all those brass instruments playing in tune?