Flashmob Flash Mob - Ode an die Freude ( Ode to Joy ) Beethoven Symphony No.9 classical music

[@kev3d]

Almost 200 years later, everyone is still captivated. Well done, Herr Beethoven.

[@maybeja]

Yeah for real. I wonder if he would be brought to tears knowing that his music is still loved about 200 years later

[@thuongnguyenhoai8732]

not just 200 years i believe this symphony will live to infinity and beyond :))

[@OBAMNASODA761]

It amazes me how a nearly deaf person was able to create this kind of music

[@TheRetirednavy92]

will be here after hip-hop and rap are forgotten

[@painvxzd]

@Mr. Graves 😂😂

[@kaiiheenjik1668]

Music is truly the highest achievement of human culture.

[@maxtoasted]

Cant agree more art will never affect on the same level as music does

[@shotter2841]

Medicine ♥ Cures illness Vaccines The most important SCIENCE

[@CatForsley]

So beautiful 😍

[@Exorsister]

Kaworu, you are once again right

[@karennix1546]

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[@Rattsu]

It's been almost a decade, I still cry like a baby every time I watch it.

[@shootgunman1460]

Been a lot longer

[@jameer8225]

whahahahahahahahaha

[@NarwhalJohnson]

OMG I'm crying right now!!! I love this video so much.

[@lilyboe]

Same here

[@ronf9409]

Me too.

[@madr309]

What makes this flashmob one of the best performances of "Ode to Joy" is the way it starts so simply, with a lone bass; and then gradually builds in majesty as more musicians join in. I like to think that the audience in the square were surprised when the singers began: "Oh! Those aren't just random dudes watching the performance; that's a *chorus*!"

[@madr309]

It's also nice to see the orchestra playing symphonic music dressed in hoodies and jeans - sends the message that classical music isn't just a high-brow art for the cultural elite, but is for everyone.

[@leonardobradley2991]

Indeed

[@famjsnoek]

So true

[@jasonmonto9485]

It's all the things you said,plus the fact it's an amazing rendition and masterfully recorded.

[@madr309]

@@jasonmonto9485 Very true. But I suspect the audio was recorded separately and overdubbed. I kinda doubt an outdoor performance in a public square would be quite so clear, with no crowd noise or wonky acoustics. Doesn't make it any less wonderful to see, of course.

[@Mozart8889]

Fun fact: Ode to Joy from Beethoven's 9th Symphony is loved all over the world. It has been played in almost EVERY Olympic opening ceremony (excluding the ones cancelled due to COVID-19) since 1956, and in 2003, the European Union made the song its official anthem. Edit: Over a thousand likes on this comment!!! Thanks a bunch!

[@Mozart8889]

@Spicyleaves I stand corrected

[@nizopranitsi]

2004 you mean

[@haddydarboe2876]

Actually today Sunday 8th of August it was played in the closing ceremony.

[@radiofreealbemuth8540]

Imagine the honor. Europe (IMO) is the artistic jewelbox of the world, and of all the incredibly beautiful pieces of art produced, this is what Europe chooses as its anthem.

[@benedictsuarez3509]

Maybe not my most favorite. But I consider it the best. From Asia here.

[@theboulder_]

Imagine being around the corner and seeing several violinists hiding in an alley

[@blah5533]

Violence in an alley?

[@dangitspang4667]

I bet it took you awhile to string that joke together

[@matty4189]

DangItsPang Now that is a classic joke

[@blah5533]

@@dangitspang4667 Not really, I just plucked it out of the ayre

[@rudolphclaus9565]

My comment could be the only one out of tune

[@j.l.w8836]

It must be beautiful to live in a country where music like this is applauded and appreciated on the streets.

[@Khann_2102]

Things that could never happen in my country

[@bukakkesteakhouse2077]

Happens in lots of countries, in fact most countries would applaud this

[@Skibbityboo0580]

@@bukakkesteakhouse2077 I absolutely agree! Do we really think so little of one another, that we think that someone else just couldn't "get it"? Almost everyone gets it!

[@nymel2008]

@@Skibbityboo0580 you overestimate people then

[@imballen]

I get what he’s saying but at the same time, even the hood would stop and listen if a full orchestra started playing perfect Beethoven in the middle of the park in the middle of the day

[@gryffen9608]

Happy 200th birthy, Ode an die Freude (Ode to Joy). It is was May 7th, 1824 that Beethoven premiered this 9th and final symphony in the Karnthnerthor Theater in Vienna. It is considered by many to be his triumphant work, and even those who submit other works as his paramouth will agree there is something truly uplifting about his last completed symphony. As most people know but it worth mentioning for those who do not know, Ludwig von Beethoven was completely deaf by the time he wrote this symphony. He wrote every note strictly by the power of his mind and his previous experience with music. That alone is a testament to his skilll and devotion to music. A bittersweet note to end on, it is true that Beethoven did not actually conduct his final symphony. This was no insult to him since he was aware of his condition, but he dutifully stood at the conductor's post while the orchestra was discretely lead by Michael Umlauf. But that is not the moment I speak of. That is but the setup. When the performance was over, Beethoven was so distraught and uncertain of how the audience would react that he did not turn around. Some argue it was because he was not able to hear his own orchestra, which was true, but it was also because he could not bear the thought of failing the audience. In a moment of sympathy, the contraltro, Caroline Unger, left her place, came to Beethoven, and gently turned him around so he could witness the rousing applause. It is reported upon seeing the delight of the people, Beethoven whispered in wonder, "Mien Meisterstruck.' ("My masterpiece").

[@lordmolyneaux8675]

Epic.

[@y2k4ed]

My regret is that I could not be there to thank him.

[@petefalc]

That the 200th anniversary came and went without a whisper shows how far we have all fallen. Thank you for letting me know.

[@larrypueschel2114]

Thank You, Ludwig!!!

[@fuzalinosshadisk1248]

I don't know why but Everytime I hear this i can't stop my tears.

[@vedantthanki745]

Same here

[@honingbijtje83]

And here...

[@dianetaller7489]

Me either

[@_NeveahWatson]

And no matter how much he would've just /craved/, he couldn't hear it at all.... still he gave the gift, so we can hear it forever.....

[@opalbeetle1981]

I can't help but weep but its so joyful?!!

[@lionishimori]

4:10 can we all appreciate this dude?

[@EvieYancey]

Of course we should! He looks glorious!

[@edwardstuart7138]

He appears again at 4:24 behind the chick with the baby who looks like Jessica Mauboy

[@Vespasian91]

Isn't he the one from the movie "Euro Trip", standing on st Peters Square saying "the bell of San Marco- the pope is dead!" ?

[@slipps_mwb9478]

He is glorious

[@marianwodkingston8504]

@@Vespasian91 JAJSJAJAJSJA

[@jemstar33]

After watching this I'm convinced that music is the answer to world peace.

[@kazuya1844]

It doesn't matter what kind of music. But I think the most likely music that will answer to world peace is the Classical Music.

[@cindylee9215]

sing praise to the Lord maker of Heaven and Earth

[@brano13177]

Music and Dance are both the truest and greatest universal languages. For they transcend boundaries and arbitrary barriers. Regardless of race, ethnicity, nation, culture, creed, ideology and language; melody, rythem, emotion and the creative spark reaches out to us all in kinship; for they speak to something deep inside us all, to reach out and touch and move each other. For all of humanities follies, failings and transgressions; it is perhaps this ember of music and dance; that can redeem all of humankind.

[@serinadelmar6012]

@@brano13177 exquisitely put sir.

[@Megakarel5]

Not true, there is something else voor world peace

[@ethenhilbink221]

"Ode To Joy" is one of the most beautiful song, thank you Herr Beethoven for making such a beautiful song

[@gabbinks]

Watching this in 2020 in the middle of the pandemic chaos, and this video/music is super comforting at a time like this. Be kind to each other out there ❤️

[@canairomagazine]

me too, its awesome

[@patrickmundhenk-koch7407]

@@canairomagazine You're not the only Patrick who does. :-)

[@michellepell5184]

Exactly!

[@lograythewise]

Who else came here as a result of My Heart Will Go On balcony guy?

[@danielbarber11]

There so good

[@Fuliginosus]

I love seeing all those little kids excited by music written 200 years ago.

[@DengekiGamer]

Good Music needs no Date.

[@nielsagenielsen8104]

Exactly.

[@eladmadar691]

Kids love music, no matter when it was made. And if you truly enjoy something, you shouldn't mind the age. Just like women.

[@117rebel]

Music has no age. It transcends time.

[@Dima-ht4rb]

They excited not about music, but about event itself, there are huge difference.

[@noonecares1972]

Seeing how the elderly woman smiled when she heard people playing ode to joy Just made me cry as a man.

[@jimmiecampbell4357]

As a 78 Ole Country Boy from NE Tx, THIS always bring happiness into my day when I listen & watch. A TIP OF MY STETSON FROM NE TEXAS!

[@ninetenduh]

To this day, it always makes me smile that after hundreds of years, music by Beethoven and the likes is still played, applauded and listened to by young and old, from Rap fan to metal head, from EDM fans to country fans, they all heard Ode to Joy in particular at some point in their life, and to this day I believe that Beethoven's 9th Symphony is the closest we ever got to perfection, not just because it is in my opinion the greatest musical piece ever written but because it captivates everyone, no matter who you are, you will stop and listen to the Ode to Joy.

[@TheBearBiffo]

Bravo!

[@spook8756]

Well said sir 👏 brings me to tears every time I hear it .

[@danwesterhouse6627]

What a beautiful moment. Humanity at its best. Its what binds us together!

[@foureyedsnake244]

I mean. If their Europeans. They have heard ode to joy quite often.

[@antares_m20]

@@foureyedsnake244 me as an asian too heard this melody multiple times. what is your point?

[@SeanRCope]

I use this wonderful video clip to recharge my faith in humanity every now and then. I’ll be back.

[@Camish911]

Ditto. I've seen it at least 20 times

[@peterbostock2842]

Me to music can bring the world together.

[@shahyan01]

You got the hundredth like from me

[@SeanRCope]

I’m back.

[@margarethall7837]

So do I,. Very down at the mo 😢

[@Sylisioh94]

In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful videos in the entire internet. The Ode to joy / Die Ode an die Freude is just one of the biggest symbols for love joy and humanity.

[@mariemorin6231]

yes indeed

[@richtersiegfried61]

Beethoven "Good kids, but I can't hear you"

[@falconius27]

Non ce ne frega un cazzo della tua opinione

[@Oliviawww164]

I AGREE. I have seen this many, many times and each time i am filled with emotion and end up crying.

[@Krewer69]

0:18 The smile from that little girl, seeing him start playing after she donated, and after, all those musicians performing this masterpiece, must've felt really cool.

[@markbragg100]

I'm a 49 year old man, a veteran and have been a rock'n roller all my life. This video brought me to tears.

[@fungling7982]

Maybe you should consider checking out some classical music then? (make sure it's not some generic piece like Canon in D though)

[@jgw5491]

I head bang to this!

[@BigUriel]

@@jgw5491 Classical music is metal before electricity.

[@calisongbird]

@@fungling7982Canon in D is pure poetry! Don’t sh*t on Canon in D!

[@EmperorNapoleon1804]

Are you still there gramps?

[@Chris-dy1sd]

3:35 - That little girl who climbed the lamppost has the best view

[@Sauceywalker]

I love watching this. It always brings tears to my eyes. The music is ABSOLUTELY beautiful, but the enjoyment on the faces of the people in the crowd is priceless!!!

[@rww549]

+Jacquelyn Pontzious You too? This is one of the most aptly named pieces I know of.

[@Berthagertrude]

+Jacquelyn Pontzious Yes. Absolutely magnificent. Especially the children.

[@MrTonyBarzini]

The only way this could get any stupider is if they took their pants off on the train home.

[@MrTonyBarzini]

Berthagertrude ur mom

[@lindarossi4707]

+Jacquelyn Pontzious It made me cry too! My favorite part is the little girl in red who climbed the lamp post to get a better look!

[@harisubramanian4165]

Something that was created 200 yrs back still resonates with human heart... Ah, Music is eternal

[@Ronald-iu2cb]

Even though I'm not European, this is one of my favorite music. I enjoy this music so well. -Greetings from the Philippines

[@MrXIV-vt8qc]

Ronald nice ako rin hahaha

[@phineasniggelus6421]

Kamusta ka? Buhas panahon magadang

[@MrXIV-vt8qc]

Sarap makinig ng mga ganto mga pre no

[@tristanandrewdelossantos8660]

Masarap pakinggan to kapag tag ulan😊

[@rlou9265]

It doesn't matter if you are European or not, the goal of music is to pierce its way into your heart, to please its audience.

[@balhar2000]

December 2019 and still one of the best videos on the internet

[@danhadar8814]

couldn't agree more, every time I see it I am still in wonder

[@spacedust3479]

Me

[@ahmadfikri650]

yess i agree with that i really love classical music

[@RuthDeans3]

yes, and February 2020, too, on a grey and wet day ..I needed that, heartwarming. Wonder which little kid decided to become a musician on that day :-)

[@mariosmanesis5644]

i love it

[@brentcelicious5597]

You know goddamn well that Beethoven is a genius when he creates this music without even hearing it and knows damn well that this music will touch human emotions, even centuries after.

[@beardedloon77]

Yeah probably could have made your point about a great man without lacing your comment with blasphemy and profanity, I'm sure Ludwig would agree that a man who can't express himself without resorting to bad language shouldn't express himself so loudly.

[@ScrewFlanders]

@@beardedloon77 Beethoven was belligerent and swore like a sailor.

[@skyrisesenpaiii678]

If only he were able to hear the sound the master piece he created 🥲

[@sonofbattles]

He could feel the music bro

[@gutakeya]

The point is not that Beethoven couldn't heard what he created. We are the unluck ones, because we will never know for sure what he created in his mind. Maybe this was even greater when he composed this, but he couldn't do the fine adjustments to it.

[@tommeasom9841]

I absolutely love this video and always come back to it. The musicians that have mastered their instrument, the vocalists who have mastered their voices and the pure joy in the audiences faces brings me pure joy!

[@ericthwaites6956]

At 70 years old I never thought tears would fill my eyes whilst watching something on KZbin. I have looked at several downloads of this, one of my favourite pieces of music, but since finding this flashmob version last year I watch it at least once a week. I so wish I had been there and seen it personally. I would have been one of those happy astonished faces.

[@JudasFm]

After watching it myself for the first time, I can see why and I agree with you 100%

[@Bowhunter328]

I’m only 29 years old and I was brought to tears by this amazing piece of one of humanities greatest works, at 70 I can’t imagine the experience and wisdom you could share with others, too many people my generation are shortsighted and lack any original thoughts in them it’s sad to think about relying on the old with nothing new in the works

This isn't actually a flashmob. It's a television commercial for a Bank,

[@dinohaloneno6264]

Inspiration for anything this powerful is divine. The opening notes get me immediately and have the same effect on me as they do for you. Utterly amazing beauty.

[@josebernardoperez7686]

Im 11 and i really want my school to play this.

[@ejzafratbooom8721]

I miss this kind of feelings that people get gathered around to hear a legendary music.

[@googelle7555]

Awwww, the little girl who started it all was standing by the conductor the whole time. She's so adorable and lucky. ❤🥰

[@lighthouse_kvf]

she enjoyed it like the show was put up for her exclusively.... innocence... truth... purity... wish i cud b child again...

[@sandy43935]

I'm guessing she's his child...

[@SoloPerICommenti]

and staged, most liklely

[@SaltyChip]

@@SoloPerICommenti def staged, it’s a commercial for a bank.

[@TylerMagyarMusic]

This was my first classical music video. I got into classical music because of this. Now I’m starting music school next month 😁

[@Kevin-ju1kb]

Congrats Tyler!!! I hope you have many joyous successes in your future!!

[@imtirenlongkumer9326]

Good luck mate. 👍

[@Adam-vn3sp]

Its been a month, how is it bro?

[@TylerMagyarMusic]

@@Adam-vn3sp absolutely amazing, everyone is so talented and I’m growing so much

[@retnodwi35]

Good luck, Tyler!

[@irferf]

The best part about this is seeing how much all the little kids enjoy the music. So precious (:

[@kobesquall]

I'd rather say the best part is seeing ADULTS enjoying the music. Kids are wowed by pretty much anything, but once you grown up, less and less things "wow" your life...like the guy at 4:09 with long hair clearly saying "WOW" that to me is amazing!!!

[@helenlauer9465]

Joel V yeh i agree with you. these are spiritual events of the highest order, how they bring the look of wonder and delight in people's faces. I can't get over them. Wonderful development out of the internet age. Just think of it; this was a bank's commercial. Wonderful.

[@kobesquall]

***** So do I :)

[@kobesquall]

Helen Lauer I agree with you too, this is priceless :)

[@fifiaames5935]

That little child on the street post just kills me! What a joyful child! Also the young father in the audience conducting! So, so, so beautiful!

[@fifiaames5935]

Very true. It's such a joyful video overall. Beautiful music and such an appreciative crowd.

[@bobbybob3865]

I think the little girl on the street post is the daughter of the conductor.

[@pyrovet]

I'm a 34 year old American Veteran. I can watch the most graphic videos on WorldStar and LiveLeak without even a flinch. I can Netflix & Chill the sappiest of the sappy chick flicks with my girlfriend without so much as a sniffle. However no many how many times I've watched this (and I'm pretty sure it's over 100 now), each and every time it makes my face a watery, sloppy, mess. The gesture from the orchestra, the quality of the music, the positive effect it has on the unsuspecting audience, especially the children. It's all so overwhelming with beauty that I cannot watch this video without it ending in a runny nose and trickling tears down a very wide smile in awe of one of most beautiful things I've ever seen.

[@stevesturdy4549]

+pyrovet Well said...and so true.

[@dhruvhnk6860]

+pyrovet dont worry nobody is perfect and yes obviously this is fantastic music

[@noremorsewoodworking2258]

+pyrovet Sir, your ability to be moved to tears by something as beautiful as this only proves that you have not lost your humanity. I too get moved by this but I lack the ability to express myself as elegantly as you. Thank you for your service - and for your honesty.

[@mollyjones7392]

+pyrovet Thank you for your service, sir. Respect. This video has brought me back from ugly darkness many times. It's both moving and hopeful. Hmm, the power of music.

[@dphorgan]

+pyrovet I played Beethoven's 7th symphony movement 2 for my kid and she was in like a trance. Just sitting there in the car seat not moving.

[@martymartinez737]

It's videos like this that give me hope for humanity.

[@MrKabDrivr]

The aged lady charmed by the beauty of the music... The little ones smiling, dancing, having fun... The expression on this man's fan, the light in his eyes as he goes: "WOW' and so many more wonderful images, assembled in a truly beautiful clip to go along with this gloriously great music... I hope these musicians and singers. somehow, get to hear my thanks for this awsome moment that I owe to them!...

[@ForceOfPhoenixx2]

I don’t know why I’m sobbing heavily. Such a beautiful masterpiece. Thank you Beethoven.

[@vedantthanki745]

Same here... Love for Beethoven

[@danthelad3585]

When is his next album coming????

[@laetitia-borgia]

I think Beethoven would be proud. Alle Menschen werden Brüder...❤

[@dejabu24]

those words at the time had a different meaning that is today

[@ludwigvanbeethoven6518]

@@dejabu24 hmm what was it

[@strange144]

@@sniperpig049 He very clearly wrote "Alle Menschen werden Brüder" and not "Alle Europäer werden Brüder". Whether or not he included POC in Menschen doesn't matter. The author's intent doesn't matter when everyone else interprets it differently. Besides, there are plenty of Europeans who are black or asian.

[@sniperpig049]

@@strange144 black and asian are black and asian. Not european. European is a part of a subspecies, not a nationality. Beethoven was not a stupid man, when he says alle menschen, he's referring to the constant wars between europe and themselves.

[@rapha2028]

Nina Lancaster yaay My mom is still chopping pnions for breakfast 🥞

[@POKAIONTOP]

I come back atleast once a year, this is the best flashmob ever!

[@Scribe31us]

1000 years from now, when we're gone - I hope this music remains to show that we could have done great things.

[@petrusinvictus3603]

Metoo!

[@ariandynas]

Instead I'll hope that a thousand years from now we're still playing it, and have proven we can *do* great things.

[@garibaldi4971]

Why do you assume humanity will perish within a millennium?

[@Scribe31us]

@@garibaldi4971 Humanity is doing nothing to convince me we'll survive as a species.

[@emz2969]

"You lot. You spend all your time thinking about dying. Like you’re going to get killed by eggs or beef or global warming or asteroids. But you never take the time to imagine the impossible. That maybe you survive."

[@kim5943]

The old woman at 2:35 looked so proud to hear such BEAUTIFUL MUSIC at her age! Also I play the Violin for school and I LOVE IT! I ALSO HAD A CONCERT AND ODE TO JOY WAS INCLUDED, IT WAS THE BEST SOUNDING SONG!

[@vibaudupa9062]

I know right. Her expression was beautiful!

[@Aviationgeek21]

Why you just edited it lol

[@Aviationgeek21]

I like incontation and ritual in my band i play the trombone and we have played this song before

[@heidielkhatib9059]

I play my cello also in school but I did not do it in the concert

[@Arthurmorgan9987]

No it’s the violin and chellos

[@Moredhel83]

I hadn't cried for years, but I did yesterday when I played this vid on maximum volume over and over again. Manly tears were shed.

[@jeremygaiser4407]

Sounds like you need a therapist...

[@coolboimlgpro2177]

I did the same thing

[@nancymoody910]

@@coolboimlgpro2177 me too

[@deanahlack4086]

Who is here in 2024? I always come back to this video every so often.

[@joalexsg9741]

I had probably forgotten about this wonderful video due to health issues but someone just linked it to me and I'm glad I've watched it now, perhaps again. This performance is so endearing, with so many heartwarming details from the lovely audience!

[@JoelCosmono]

: )Barcelone en Espagne :)

[@smcdonald9991]

Same. This one is also very good: "Evenord-Bank Flashmob Nürnberg 2014 - Ode an die Freude". This one is also remarkable "Flashmob Carmina Burana" on channel "unsereOEBB".

[@JoelCosmono]

​@@smcdonald9991 Thank you from Dieppe at France , Joël :)

[@smcdonald9991]

@@JoelCosmono C'est bien gentil à vous de m'envoyer ce petit mot. La musique n'a pas de frontières. Paix aux hommes de bonne volonté.

[@mintydog06]

When you're walking down the street and the greatest piece of music of all time randomly breaks out.

[@tim1878]

This was not random. It wasn't a flash mob. It is simply a commercial for Sabadel, a French bank. The musicians were either hired by the bank or were bank employees. Naturally, none of this makes the performance any less glorious.

[@mintydog06]

@@tim1878 I know it wasn't random. I was doing the meme.

[@tim1878]

@@mintydog06 Meant no offense.

[@mintydog06]

@@tim1878 No thats ok, none taken :) Thanks for the extra information.

[@sachisachi7165]

@@tim1878 it is random for pedestrians.

[@andreatavaglione6459]

I literally cried watching this.

[@vedantthanki745]

Me too

[@baladewajakarta4401]

😥

[@SirYodes]

same

[@eurobass8665]

Youre not the only one

[@yisus6475]

Yo también

[@kimarama]

Me watching this in Dec 2019: Oh, this is nice.. Me watching this in Dec 2020: *bursts into tears

[@lds436]

Same

[@keystonebrotherb]

Ain’t that the truth. I couldn’t see the ending through my tears.

[@ukaszzajac6738]

Have similar every time

[@ChonkiBits]

exactly

[@earlegavin5931]

Same here gives hope

[@stefaniebeh706]

2024 still watching with the kids (who are younger than the video), they dance, I'm tearing up. What a way to spread and share joy, thank you to all the musicians!

[@nemesis6423]

Magnifique, vive l'Europe.

[@AlleeEeeeee]

J mapelle jeff

[@jakubwieczorek5297]

Niech żyje Europa!

[@asimkayaa]

Çok yaşa Avrupa!

[@bajeanviveleurope188]

Vive l'Europe!

[@carb0642]

Ouai

[@devanplayspiano]

I wish I could like this 1 billion times over

[@Mo16030]

Same

[@coolboimlgpro2177]

Mee too

[@chocolatecake8274]

same my teacher showed us this video

[@zizazuisintheoven4321]

泡泡茶bubble tea Sammmmmmeeeeee

[@NoobBLOX]

WELL REALLY WISH THAT MY COUNTRY COULD BE GOOD AS GOOD AS THIS

[@RIGIBBONS]

Thank you so much for this. At the darkest moment of 2020 in the UK, despite my despair at leaving Europe and the terrible news, this brought me tears.....but looking at the beautiful faces of musicians and children who understand what 'joy' means brought me some kind of comfort.

[@carolmurray187]

Wherever these wonderful musicians ever played, to have been part of this must have been thrilling! One of my go to videos to feel joy!😀

[@FreeTruthShow]

Incredible. The happiness on the people's faces. If i was there i may have burst into tears. Truly beautiful. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@minergmaingx2000]

It's Ode to Joy, the EU anthem.

[@Etsukasar]

yes, the happiness of paid extras for a bank commercial. This is a commercial not a flash mob

[@integral]

For those about to rock For some people raining on other people's parades is their only true source of joy.

[@sythlorde]

How can you look at this and not smile???

[@SuperTonyony]

I wish every day, every human interaction, were like this video. Beautiful. 😃

[@gulfgypsy]

How could a person hear this incredible piece of music and not feel overwhelmed with joy? I can only imagine the energy that was pulsing through the crowd. Beautiful, simply beautiful.

[@ronf9409]

Since the very first time I saw this years ago, until now, I am moved to tears. There is no better example of how moving music can be, and how it deeply it touches the heart. Beethoven understood.

[@danwesterhouse6627]

I can't agree more. The joy in the little ones faces, and old ones alike. I watch this when I need an up lifting moment. Purely genius Mr. Beethoven!

[@zombywoof1015]

Music understood. It just so happens that Ludwig wrote this beautiful piece.

[@sonofbattles]

Too bad the composer is a total prick. I don’t remember where the original video is, but someone commented and asked what the song was. He said something like, “durrr, maybe you should go back to grade school.” I mean, what an elitist twat that guy is.

[@ronf9409]

I’m still moved to tears when I hear this. It just incredible when music can do. Music is life.

[@lordmolyneaux8675]

Indeed, if this doesn't bring tears to the eye, then nothing will.

[@sandyahire15]

Brings tears whenever I read 'Beethoven was totally deaf by the time he wrote ode to joy'. Being a musician i cant imagine life without music or even not able to hear whats being played

[@hdg2004ify]

As you can see in the video the music connected all people regardless of whether they were children, adults, older people, whites, blacks, Europeans, Asians etc ... Because music is what connects us all!

[@Veritas419]

hamster xd western civilization connects the world but the Europeans who created it are destroying the world they built

[@edwinsparda7622]

@@Veritas419 Blame Merkel.

[@catchy9665]

OUR music

[@federalrepublicofflorida6725]

This is staged

[@chuckfarley5738]

Wonderful...made this 71 year old American veteran Tear up...the way WE ALL NEED TO DO TOGETHER.

[@diewilden80gerhattehattefa74]

Yes, my dear friend

[@quentinb.5703]

Well, I think the American, British, Russian, Polish, French, and every veteran you like tear up my friend, this is HUMANITY brother, what every people on earth is asking for..

[@john_doe_smith]

Made a puertorrican vet, son of a hard nosed vietnam vet and raised on the hardest streets of SJ close his eyes, listen, tear up and hold my son. He didnt tear up. He is too hard for that.

[@ludwigvanbeethoven8870]

Have u ever listened to Clair De lune?

[@vmcla]

Chuck Farley Happy Trump Day, American.

[@theoldanarchist]

This is the ideal of Europe, expressed in music.

[@xxSpike1989xx]

This song isn't just about Europe the EU cut parts of the lyrics out for their anthem for a reason. The lyrics are joy to the *world* where each man becomes brother. I don't blame Eu for using this song tho it's great song about unity but the reality is it's the anthem when the entire planet is unified. Anthem of world peace. Beethoven knew the score. Ps this is the global version it doesn't repeat the first verse of the poem like the EU version they sing the entire poem..

[@AmericanIdiot7659]

@uh wot Religion creates wars shut up.

[@mikevicchiarelli2369]

Except when they are starting World Wars.

[@Calv-tb1bx]

@@xxSpike1989xx its european and you cant change that

[@Calv-tb1bx]

Glory to traditional europe. The greatest civilization that ever rose.

[@theSheighani42]

I will never stop coming to this wonderful, beautiful piece of art. One of my all-time ABSOLUTE favorite flash mobs!

[@jefft8138]

Beethoven was, as many know, was totally deaf when he composed this, his final work. Everything we hear, all the intricacies, each voice, each note, was heard only in the ear of his soul as he put it to paper.

[@BogdanLubura]

Jeff T on the concert when orchestra was playing this MASTER PEACE public applaused 5 times

[@jsudlow12]

It’s hard not to get emotional at how beautiful this is

[@terisuehughes]

I love seeing people making other people smile in wonderment.

[@k.h.studios8938]

Same 😌

[@krunalparmar1578]

People who spread love and joy to the world are the one's who make this journey special, the journey of life 💗💗

[@praveenananya]

and just for a quarter

[@pascaldegroote9813]

Idd Is magic look at the smiles people don't even understand it, wished I could play a music instrument.

[@PERLOULILI]

C'est tellement beau que j'en pleure... MERCI ET BONNE ANNEE 2023 a TOUS...

[@AdamSniper1982]

this video is how I introduced my daughter to classical music and to say that this has become a favorite for her is the understatement of all time.. When I pick her up the first thing she says is daddy let me have you phone and she will hope on KZbin and plug it into the car audio system and play this video for the 50+ minute home and she will hum and sing along and before anyone says that's just a cute little girl thing.. she is 11 yrs old straight A student in school.... My daughter will carry the classics for us here in Durham Region Canada because the young people in cars around us for the most part look at our car confused others with Awww and the best is when we see someone who smiles and understands.

[@nasiaking]

My sons first exposure to classic through computer game that plays Pacheble's Cannon

[@steampunkastronaut7081]

@@nasiaking Which game? I hope it wasn't "Don't talk with strangers"...

[@nanophree]

hey does she still hum this song? :p

[@yeetusselfdefeetus4566]

r/thathappended

[@ericmarques6396]

Comments are toxic as f. Seems like trolls hating the culture. I admire you for raising a child with such passion for good music. I pray it will continue!

[@MrTron2121]

This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen

[@Commander1991NOR]

Beethoven is one of Germany's national treasures without a doubt

[@skipper5877]

+Commander1991NOR Beethoven is the World's national treasure. What an artist. Everything he does is magnificent. It is just that some of this phenomenal artist works are more magnificent than others.

[@islandko2402]

It is just that hideous people like Justin Bieber ruin our treasures.

[@s.s.9414]

+frost flower i know, rite?

[@ILoveMySqueeze]

A world treasure.

[@jongseonglee4736]

+frost flower I don't understand how Justin Bieber ruins Beethoven's music. I don't like Justin Bieber's music for the most part, but I don't see the connection between him and classical music at all. All I feel is a giant circle jerk from people who think they're better because they listen to classical music even though it's probably an insignificant amount to begin with.

[@johnmackreth8430]

It's ironic my grandfather first showed me this video and, requested it to be played at his funeral. So now this ode to joy only ever brings me to tears remembering him. It's still a beautiful peice but damn I break apart every time I hear it.

[@xxash.xer_zzx3936]

He is watching over u in heaven and he will always be proud of u. May he rest in peace. 🕊

[@awnicksinha4425]

Imagine you are a 6 year old in the crowd.. you see the unfolding of the events.. shook your head with the rhythm.. fast forward 15 years later - you became a musician , music is the only thing left in your life , you don't play videogames or hangout unnecessarily with friends because music is the ellixr of your soul which keep you moving.... I had a similar experience .....

[@lordmolyneaux8675]

I went on field trip and they played Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and that was great.

[@andreweastman]

Why does this music have such a powerful effect on me?

[@aragornthebrave]

Because it's by Beethoven.

[@alexreeve]

because joy is what makes life worth it

[@heretyk_1337]

Good music is good music. There ere, are and will be talented people out there, whose talent to transfer feelings into sound will always make us stay in awe. I am not pretending to know it all, and i sure as hell won`t throw around some psudo philosophical sentences here about all umans being brothers and sisters, or some other crap like that. I just say this: Anybody else gets shivers, when this bulids up slowly? That is it. You don`t need a reason to love this

[@heretyk_1337]

Apemanwithcalculator- I am glad that you consider Hitler, Stalin, Mao Tse Tung, people who ran concentration camps, gulags, Unit 731, or participated in Rape of Nanking a human beings... Good to know that cheaters, liars, pedophiles, murderers too have souls... All the more reasons to hate humans for me

[@Bowhunter328]

Music is the universal language among humanity it transcends spoken word and thought and can unite us as a species if we let it we are all the same regardless of national origin, religion etc, I’m an Aquarius I know what I’m talking about, I am reclusive but I believe in the brotherhood/sisterhood of humanity

[@Tobuuto]

ive come back to this video many times over the past 10 years and every single time it puts chills down my spine

[@sandravissani4551]

It’s still one of my all time favourite videos after 10 years

[@VictorCosmin]

I can't be the only grown up 30 year old crying every single time I hear this.

[@ezelkir]

no you aren't

[@PierreLucSex]

No you aren't

[@GreatUSTreasureHunt]

You'll still be crying when you're pushing 60. I have it on good authority.

[@jassclass4320]

I am too, despite me not crying for anything whatsoever normally. But stuff like that makes me extremely emotional.

[@jeffjones5594]

48. And same.

[@Alex2Buzz]

This is why Europe is awesome. They have an immense culture, combined with awesome people who do things like this.

[@ecosoulart]

I can’t stop watching this! 2020 has been so so sad and stressful, especially with the division here in the states and to see this love and this joy! Oh, it fills my heart ❤️🙏🏻

[@karlhoegle346]

I must have watched this a hundred times and I still am amazed at the beauty.

[@jemus1000]

Long live the European idea and friendship. It is about us to never let it end. Greetings from Germany, from an European.

[@edwinsparda7622]

Deutschland über alles

[@nevsla]

@@edwinsparda7622 Europa über alles .

[@Cervin1776]

God bless you from the USA!

[@aurumferro]

Sven Langbein über alles in der welt

[@garyhamilton1981]

Hello friend, I’m sorry my fellow countrymen are too stupid to understand that sentiment. We are born of the same cloth and united we will always be 🇪🇺

[@Kris-gv6mi]

I sincerely hope Beethoven could hear this epic masterpiece with his own ear……Hard to imagine he wrote this while deaf and couldn’t know how it will be remembered hundreds years later

[@dudequa]

If Beethoven could hear this…

[@fabiopaolobarbieri2286]

He is supposed to have said, "I will hear in Heaven."

[@hendrixxxm637]

Genius❗

[@petrusinvictus3603]

Sad man gave so much!

[@pluto81]

Beethoven must've memorized all of the notes and sounds. He's arranging it piece by piece from memory. What a Master.

[@Quickleaf]

This is perhaps my favorite playing of this song specifically because you can hear people milling about and doing their business in the square. Music is not just for stuffy galas and auditoriums. Music is for the *people* By having more music in the world, we make the world a better place...we should never lock music away behind closed doors and concert halls, it should be played in the street among the people and all should be allowed to marvel at the craft, skill, and joy of the performers

[@leonardobradley2991]

Indeed

[@caitlinrainone9550]

Music is for the people.

[@jamesdavison2927]

Wonderfully , beautifully stated AMEN!!!!!❤

[@theSheighani42]

Street musicians were always one of my favorite things to see at the larger Farmers'Markets. They always bring such liveliness to them.

[@LuGer212]

no matter how old this video is (and hopefully will grow), this is the spirit I wish from europe. and basically, the world people coming together, in awe of one another, enjoying the time together. it's a simple as that.

[@Maddy-qd8eg]

It really is that simple :)

[@MacrossNut]

This is probably one of the most moving examples of human creativity you can find. Brings a tear to my eye every time I watch it. What is most disconcerting is that (as of now) 1K people disliked this video. I can only imagine what pale examples of humanity such people are? Lacking both heart and basic human appreciation of beauty that they couldn't embrace the wonder that this video embodies.

[@Hectre]

This is BY FAR the coolest flash mob ever! I've watched this a dozen times and it never gets old.

[@MrPeterpiper1969]

I don't know how many times I've viewed this video. All I do know is I will never get tired of watching it again. What a lovely moment for the people in that square. Especially the children who seemed so enchanted by the whole thing.

[@scottgibson9453]

Beautiful, timeless, and uplifting

[@LEADERCHICKADEE]

Have watched this 4 or 5 times now over the past 9 months or so, and this evening towards the end of this music video, i had the thought: "What if you had an ageing parent who was at the last stages of their life, and you played this song as they were passing from this World into the Next?" The last sense to go is hearing, so if my Dad were dying form his neurological condition, i would play this, hoping that he would be greeted into Heaven with Angels and Saints and his Relatives that have already passed singing "Ode to Joy" in even greater glory! Cheers from Canada. And those onions always make me cry ;)

[@esmeebouwens7156]

This is such a beautiful thought

[@LordElrond17]

What I love about this song is that no matter what language we can sing along in our own language.

[@bravaLiz]

The Elderly. The Parents. The Children. This is what life is all about! LOVE this video.

[@mrrainerk3259]

Einfach nur wunderschön :-)

[@nitzajimenez5811]

seeing this in quarantine just hits different

[@oxtcn]

I keep coming back to this video, and each time I tear up. A feeling of sonder overwhelms me. It's absolutely brilliant.

[@DrZoomer]

Oxytocin And I thought I was the only one

[@jousellmyguerrero8390]

Oxytocin me too because i play the cello i dream of being in there when i grow up i cry in room and i hear that in my head when i fall asleepof crying no wonder its call ode to joy so much joy in theae tears

[@airingt2333]

Jousellmy Guerrero

[@airingt2333]

:'( 😊😊😊😊

[@raysills]

Not a dry eye in the house.

[@jackfiller9940]

One of the most beautiful music pieces gifted to mankind. Thank you Beethoven.

[@sask949]

I come back to this masterpiece every 3 months. Glad it’s still here.

[@marlenalinne1672]

I never get tired of watching these, wherever they are.

[@tomaschupek8002]

9th is ABSOLUTELY impeccable & majestic and poetic & affable at the same time. There is no better anthem for Europe. This video always reminds me how people are kind of common to each other. It is fascinating what Ludwig had composed - and after 200 years it still has the same emotion. It could be mastic of society. It is like universe - infinite Beauty. Everlasting Masterpiece.

[@savage_karma]

This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in my life. I'm in tears right now. Bravo! Simply beautiful ❤️

[@ExecutiveChrist]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've witnessed on KZbin.

[@Nodws]

Beethoven: Are you guys ready for some symphonies tonight? Crowd: cheers Yeah!!! Beethoven: I can't hear you!

[@hatakekyasarin9672]

i see what you did there... xD

[@TheGamer117xD]

+nodws XD

[@mosestewelde8163]

+nodws I don't get it. Could someone kindly explain it to me?

[@hatakekyasarin9672]

Mussie Tesfay Beethoven suffered from hearing loss and ultimately became completely deaf :)

[@bobbybob3865]

+Hatake Kyasarin Of course, he composed his Ninth Symphony, which contained the part known now as the Ode to Joy, while he was completely deaf. Just unbelievable.

[@newwavepop]

if i had walked into that i would have been in tears, one of the most powerful uplifting songs that has ever been created.

[@nickbrutanna9973]

Yeah, It's one of a small number of pieces of classical music I know very well. Nothing wrong with classical, mind you, it's just not my thing. But some pieces -- Most of Mozart and some Bach, along with this and a couple other Beethoven pieces are wonderful. What's crazy is this is basically **a commercial** for Banco Sabatelle. I can't think of a much better way to do a commercial. I love the two little girls waving their hands "conducting", and the other little girl who climbed the lamp post to see and she's moving one hand with the music, too, as it crescendos.

[@veronicaroach3667]

Sitting here with weepy eyes - just to see the audience rapt when you know so many where just shopping or going to their jobs - yet they stopped & 'felt' the music - this piece is something we all have heard many times even when not really listening. what I especially loved was seeing all the small children listening rapt too - this was likely their very first encounter with a live orchestra, and you could see the wonder on their faces. A wonderful thing - thank you !

[@camcameron1430]

This sends chills up my spine every time.

[@whatthenihon]

Wow. Beautiful. Remember before Covid when we used to do cool stuff like this in the street instead of protesting everything.