Cinema in Concert - 08 - John Williams - Hymn to the Fallen

[@CJW0056]

"Let’s just declare the truth here: there is nobody better than John." -Hans Zimmer

[@adamz0037]

Deplorable Me did he really say that?

[@eternalnjem]

Howard Shore destroys John Williams

[@adamz0037]

Just Me look up Shore’s resume and compare it to Williams’. I love lotr score but one awesome score does not trump a lifetime of awesome scores. Name me three great Shore scores besides the trilogy and for every one you do, Williams has a dozen more.

[@eternalnjem]

adamz0037 don’t need to. All the Lotr films music crush everything John Williams made

[@MasonTorrey]

Williams is the greatest movie score writer of all time. Yes, Richard Rodgers (Sound of Music) is a legendary composer, but at the end of the day, Williams wrote the music that has become part of everyday life. And Jaws theme. That's THE most recognised and iconic piece of music ever written in the history of mankind.

[@v210115989]

I never watched Saving Private Ryan, I'm not even an American, but I admit that this is the only fully instrumental orchestration, without any lyric, that can make me burst into tears. One of the best masterpiece from John Williams. Magnificent.

[@petergraves2085]

The opening scene of Saving Private Ryan - will - and should - send shivers down anyone's spine. In horror. To honour the men landing on that day. Where so many ended in the fallen.

[@MAGA-fh8uk]

You gotta watch private Ryan. The opening scene is beyond words.

[@MAGA-fh8uk]

Band of brothers is epic as well

[@gmaqwert]

@@MAGA-fh8uk And The Pacific

[@aryastark772]

I hope you’ve watched the film, the whole film is brilliant and this piece of music after one of the characters being an elderly man now asks if he’s lived a good life as the screen fades to black is spine tingling and so moving

[@geoffcameron1138]

This piece of music brings tears to my eyes, not just for what it represents in terms of the sacrifice made by people of all nations in war, but also for the beauty of what people can create with musical and vocal harmony - if only we as a human race could harness our collective energies towards creative rather than destructive effort!

[@brittanydarpino5970]

Beautifully said.

[@pedros.cabrales9844]

Yes, towards peace, harmony and unity.

[@64MDW]

Sorry. The music is beautiful, but it needs to be remembered that it was written to honor those Americans who died to end the tyranny and barbarity of both nazi Germany and imperialist Japan, both of which were evil and worthy of neither my respect nor my sympathy. "Honoring all" honors none.

[@peterscheuer9118]

Well said

[@allenenaufahu5119]

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[@michaelgraves9462]

R.I.P to Tom Sizemore! 😪😪 we will always remember you Sgt. Horvath

[@skuzlebut82]

As a US Army veteran for our most recent conflicts, Germans are my brothers in arms. This rendition of a John Williams masterpiece is spot on.

[@cvonbarron]

One of John Williams best and most haunting pieces.

[@corner559]

Craig Barron He has so many bests it's too hard to choose. But I totally agree that it's one of the most haunting along with the Schindler's List soundtrack.

[@seanharris8419]

Both haunting movies. The musics gotta fit.

[@tsch6718]

Dear Madam, I have been shown in the files of the War Department, a statement by the adjutant General of Massachusetts, that you are the mother of 5 sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine that would attempt to beguile you of the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from rendering to you the consolation that made be found, in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have ever laid so costly a sacrifice upon the alter of freedom. Yours very sincerely and respectfully, Abraham Lincoln.

[@robertlestylo6085]

To read this, whilst listening to the overwhelmingly evocative, emotional piece that is John Williams' "Hymn To The Fallen", lays bare the raw sense of loss that must have been - and still is - the burden of so many mothers down the generations. Words can never be enough.

[@Nam-id7kj]

@@robertlestylo6085 It's the mother's that are the heroes, I was in Nam 67 & 68 Army. When in base camp for resupply & rest, I would play reel to reel tapes from home. While my dad (a fighter pilot in the USAF) brought me up to date about family, I could hear my mom crying in the back ground. It tore me apart. I was lucky to return home & many of my brothers gave the ultimate sacrifice , 67, 68 & 69 were very costly. On the way home after my parents met me at the airport I remember my dad saying " well mommy you can sleep tonight, your son is home safe". God bless the mothers who endure days & months of a child in harm's way.

[@tedwardkio1584]

Let's not forget the fathers! They too lost their sons and daughters to such efforts.....

[@manusharma3601]

@@robertlestylo6085 fathers feel it too, but someone's gotta make mommy laugh, innit?

[@kevinlynott309]

The letter was never sent. Plus in the film Saving Private Ryan, Marshall could not have read the letter, he was in Normandy visiting with Eisenhower

[@MrIanpilger]

Braver men than I. Words cannot fathom. Thank you for our lives.

[@richardhayes5517]

This music put me in my car from Nottingham UK and drove me to Normandy, on my own, out of nowhere, just to sit and weep a tear because it was the right thing to do.

[@LCMurtha1]

It is not ironic that perhaps the best rendition of this masterpiece on You Tube is by a German orchestra. I think the piece now stands as a tribute to not just the Americans who perished in the great conflagration we call WWII but to all the young men and women of every nation that never returned.

[@CleitonRodriguescdsr]

Sábias palavras Lawrence Murtha. Seu comentário esta perfeito. Parabéns.

[@darthnihilusthebestsith]

I do agree. As the title sais it is dedicated to all the "fallen" ones. Anyhow, death to fascism! An Italian.

[@babyges]

you are right!!! i am a german born in 1963... WE HAVE LEARNED our lessons! in my home-town, there were 30.000 us-soldiers and i loved them... there were black and asian people... that impressed me as a little child!!!!! the cadillacs and oldsmobiles... germany was really good at the hand of the USA! thanks! yours! helmut from germany

[@nickywiresdyson1]

Very well said x

[@TheSchwienfurt]

So true

[@MaxBurn187]

One of the most beautiful thing I heard in my life

[@annamiller4114]

I feel the same way about most of his pieces.

[@salrusso1233]

@@annamiller4114 This is special music for sure ...what type of music is this Anna? Classical?? Hello from NYC sitting here in Manhattan locked down coronavirus virus central stay safe honey...-Danny

[@annamiller4114]

Sal Russo mmmm think film scores are their own genre.

[@salrusso1233]

@@annamiller4114 Thank you Anna 😊 good to know

[@thatperformer3879]

@@salrusso1233 Simp

[@louklou812]

My dad served during Korea and died in 1994, when I saw Saving Private Ryan and when Tom Hanks's character died, I lost it and cried thinking of Dad.

[@hanscombe72]

“Tell me I’ve lived a good life. Tell me I’m a good man.” - James Ryan.

[@pieroferin2594]

"Dimmi se ho vissuto una buona vita. Dimmi se sono stato un brav'uomo " - James Ryan-

[@anthonywirth995]

You're James.

[@johnwhite.762]

For those who have served their countries and communities it's all we've ever asked for and for our children its all we want to remembered for,

[@trevorthomas4172]

I have grown up with a John Williams score in all aspects of my life. From seeking treasures in the woods behind my home. To dreaming of flying and saving the day to the ultimate dreams of battling evil a galaxy far far away. That being said as an adult, no piece of music moves my soul as much as Hymn to the Fallen. It’s his single best work in my opinion

[@xbulelo]

This song breaks me. I remember seeing Saving Private Ryan when I was a child (I know, I was under age) but I was (& I am) a fan of Steven Spielberg, especially when he works with John Williams (which is frequently). When the credits began, this piece played. I cried. It’s one of the best pieces of music I’ve ever heard.

[@U.S.A691]

I remember my grandfather hearing this tune it brought him back to all his friends who went with him to the battle of Normandy he went to the side and shed a tear he didn't want to be seen. These people were heroes all their lives 😔

[@JTA-mh4py]

This is perfect to play for any soldier's funeral!

[@rkt7414]

I know your comment is now a year old, but I just thought I'd let you know they played this at George H.W. Bush's funeral 😢

[@rmf141]

I want this at mine.

[@SexLuthor]

@@rmf141 you want to be a soldier?

[@rmf141]

@@SexLuthor I was one for many years.

[@SexLuthor]

@@rmf141 well when i grow up i will serve my country

[@chicfrancisco6845]

The music is so moving, especially when one thinks of those who have fallen fighting for our freedom and peace.

[@colleen3107]

kt95 gy ~ I knew when I read that statement someone would be offended and say something. If you have not already done so, please watch Hymn to the Fallen by John Williams video by RemySwiss. I cry every time seeing all the cemeteries in Europe, Africa and the Philippines and the number of Americans buried there. So many died on foreign lands fighting WWI and WWII and that never made it home. Just watch please

[@DanielMartinez-fk9qb]

A Task that was taken upon all who served. We all knew the risk. But we also heard the Suffering of Innocent People of the world. We can hear there voices from the Grave. Calling on us to tell there Families and our Nation. Please don't cry ! We have given our lives and would do so again. So that the children of the world need not. Cry Out in Pain.

[@hattrick5076]

I will never forget when the knock on the door came. Answered it and wished i hadn't, they told me my son gave the ultimate sacarfice. This piece breaks me :-(

[@cabbievonbump]

I am a Veteran. Every time I head this piece, I ask myself if I have the right to stand in the presence of the fallen. I wonder what I could've done more in the service, did I do enough while in the Navy. I will only know at the Reckoning the answer to that question.

[@Fee212]

Thank you for your selfless service to keep us all safe. I'm happy that you came home alive. May God bless you always Sir. 🙏🎖💖🙏

[@R08Tam]

I'm sure you played your part

[@Fartyinga]

Since the beginning of time, fallen soldiers have been the greatest victims. Young men sent off to war upon promises of glory and honor only to be laid low by horrific sights and experiences that NO person should ever witness. Young men who wanted life and liberty... only for it to be robbed of them by greedy old men who cared nothing for them. God bless them all.

[@conniegomez1321]

War is a Racket, Smedley Butler...fought for drugs, resources and land! Those "running wars do not go to the battle!!!

[@micky8331]

Pretty sure civilian casualties usually outnumber military casualties in most wars, including the one this song is about. Civilians suffer the same horrific sights and experiences without even training nor weapons. A lot of times after a sacking of a city, you could argue their fate is even worse than that of a common soldier. I think the innocent young boys vs greedy old man trope only extends to the most recent wars. Looting, sacking and rape were kind of big motivators for most soldiers since the beginning of time. Not to mention the ability to capture slaves. pretty much the opposite of yearning for life and liberty.

[@colinturton4524]

The Old Lie: "Dulce et decorum est ..."

[@bevy814]

I start crying at 4:50 when the conductor pours out his soul into the music!

[@kermit1]

Wuss

[@bevy814]

@@kermit1 not sorry!

[@jensclarberg6419]

@@kermit1 Too insecure huh

[@Atolis2008]

I had tears in my eyes, when I heard this...

[@Bluenose352]

Walking through the cemeteries in Normandy is quite an emotional experience. This song represents all of those crosses, and Star of David markers.

[@Mojorizzon84]

The sounds we humans can create...beautiful.

[@seanharris8419]

Could you imagine what we could accomplish if we put all of our energy into creating things as beautiful as this instead of destroying what beautiful things we have left?

[@MusicchannelFX]

today i farted so loud...

[@vanessalele3953]

A quiet place is a dead place.

[@austinmccoy9743]

There is a reason probably tens of millions of people across the globe consider John Williams to be the best in what he does, myself included. This piece is easily among the top five most beautiful pieces I’ve ever heard, probably even higher than that. It will probably remain one of the most beautiful pieces I will ever hear in my life.

[@robertlestylo6085]

Agreed!

[@ClassicalMusicAndSoundtracks]

The best in the field of soundtracks or classical music in general? In the field of soundtracks, I'd say that Alan Menken has destroyed everyone in the nineties. His soundtrack for the Huntchback of the Notre Dame is impressive. If we speak about classical music in general, no one is better than Mozart. I like the Hymn of the Fallen, but the orchestral compositions of Mozart are genius-level works.

[@FabianKreutzerSound]

This piece is so well done by John Williams, because it's not that easy and cheesy "we are heroes" theme. There are so many emotions going on simultaneously, can't describe it in words, just music can do that. Really good performance of orchestra, choir and conductor.

[@esclarmonde117]

Amazing. One of the best soundtracks of John Williams.

[@G6304]

One of the best themes put to film. Exceptional talent, this will go down in history as one of the best peieces ever written. Classic !

[@S.Roth94]

Seeing the emotion in the faces of the choir and orchestra says a lot about how emotional this music is.. Truly a masterpiece and one of the most underrated film soundtracks of all time IMO. The part from 4:18 onward, where the music climaxes, is really touching..

[@apollofanatic]

I know! It's so touching! It's amazing what music can make a person feel.

[@ernestoberti-1963easyrapid]

Un GRAZIE senza fine a tutti quei giovani ragazzi Americani che sono morti per la nostra LIBERTÀ

[@rebeccareyes400]

Greatest generation

[@Echo-yr1cr]

Glorious masterpiece.

[@MrTanuki11]

when I first visited arlington, a few years ago, as I was walking among the countless graves...out of nowhere this piece came to my mind and I could stop crying...

[@aChappist]

I awoke to this song today on Classic FM and thought it sounded wonderful and a great way to begin a New Year. Happy New Year everyone!

[@2111jade]

I listened to this live, just today, it moved me to tears. Such a beautiful piece.

[@tomgreenough3235]

I've seen countless documentaries about WWII and every soldier interviewed, without missing a beat, declared that the real heroes are those buried under the crosses and stars of David. Everyone else is simply a survivor. We should honor those that gave all for our safety and peace.

[@jimquigley1127]

Magnificent. Splendid. Moving. Beautiful. This orchestra, choir and its conductor did a flawless, virtuoso performance of this beloved composition. John Williams is a national treasure. Steven Spielberg's adaptation of this story with its unforgettable cast honors the memories of all those who "gave the last full measure of devotion." A salute to everyone involved.

[@josearoso9197]

John Williams is not a National treasure. He is a World treasure.

[@jimquigley1127]

@@josearoso9197 Jose, thanks, you are right!

[@Dylantuning1995]

When I listen this or the Omaha Beach soundtrack it just moves me to a whole other world. I always break down in tears, I feel what they felt and I want to thank them for liberating us all from Evil. May you all rest in peace! You are all hero's. Thank you Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and John Williams for the best movie ever made in history.

[@seawolf4846]

Let me tell you this song is just so powerful.

[@seanharris8419]

You don't need to tell me. The music speaks for itself.

[@seawolf4846]

Sean Harris amen

[@Patriotusa44]

Music is the greater language over words alone. It can explain emotions like nothing else. Pain, despair, fear, hope, love, happiness, and comradery. I love it. 💕

[@brunodelconte]

Noticed Bach at 3:27. Nicely incorporated :)

[@nigelespley6223]

Irrespective of the arguments about John Williams vs anyone else, this has to be one of the most touching and uplifting pieces to listen to in this day and age.

[@jean-ericguindon1853]

I love listening to this piece before a difficult encounter or before something that I know will be hard. It gives me strenght and courage !

[@jordandavis6742]

What an extremely powerful song. Best part is 4:00 to 5:18. Truly a fitting tribute to those who have paid the ultimate price.

[@ACTUALLYRICH]

Rip to my Grandfather and hero; CRAF/RAF Flight Leftennent Richard Gary Hall.

[@Harzmusic]

goosebumps. so dignified. John Williams is simply the best...

[@marianobuesodiaz6722]

Just excellent. To remember the fallen.

[@hbilha]

Flawless! Sounds exactly like the origianl recording.

[@wysiwyg2006]

absolutely one of the best live versions i have watched on Y.T, and the most faithful sounding the the original

[@carlosfigueroa790]

Cheers!!! From Central America! Guatemala City! This music is for all the Native Americans!!! And the rest from the world!!!

[@willchan4186]

As a musician, you can really feel his passion and energy when he conducts.

[@effemess]

Utterly magnificent, God bless the fallen of all civilised Nations, from a Brit.

[@PortrayArt]

THIS is such a powerful theme...leaves me crying on the floor!

[@Colin_Robinson_EV]

Seeing this performance live was honestly incredible and yes they can make a grown man cry!

[@kuiper921]

This made me cry.

[@lurategh]

What I love is that no matter how anxious or stressed or whatever I get in my daily life, sitting down and just listening to music, whatever type it is as long as it touches me, lets me focus on that and only that, and in those moments the outside world doesn't exist...and it's an awesome feeling.

[@matthewklitz5401]

rest in peace to the fallen heroes.

[@tedwardkio1584]

It's hard to believe that humans can create beautiful things such as this, yet, be so dam destructive to each other at the same time. Mind boggling at times

[@ameerwahid6164]

listening to this on memorial day 2020 🇺🇸

[@livath4900]

This reminds me of all of those who lost their lives and suffered throughout the war. John Williams captured the whole war in one song.

[@hensua72]

What a masterpiece always bring tears to my eyes

[@Edje001]

I visited several battlefields and miltary cemetries during summer and winter in Europe...goosebumbs...Respect! Thx John!

[@OldBulldawg]

Hearing this floods my memory of my recent visit to Utah, Omaha, Gold, Sword and Juno beaches. Our final stop at the American cemetery was something I will never forget. It is hard to fathom what our Fathers/Grandfathers did for us, we can never forget.

[@anubisargentino2065]

No importa en cuál guerra ni en qué bando lucharon ni en qué época. Hay que tener mucho valor para pelear en combate y dar la vida por tu país. Respeto.

[@alexandera4418]

Hermano...Gracias por tus comentarios. Desde aqui, un Soldado Americano te desea mejor y paz en el mundo para que un dia, mi profesion ya no sea necesaria.

[@guadalupecasillas1800]

Anubis Argentino asi es muy conmovedora le edtsba diviendo a mi hija que cuando yo estaba en la escuela aqui el papa de una compañera murio en vietnam y me invito a la ceremonia que hacen en el el cementerio de los veteranos es muy triste

[@rkt7414]

I agree, from America. I wish men didn't have to die in order to stop evil.

[@hanstendamme]

Großartiges Orchester ...... phantastischer Chor.

[@jansenpereiradesouza6152]

Nossa... sem palavras... me emociono quando ouço este concerto, dando ainda mas ênfase ao lembrar do final do melhor filme de guerra já produzido.

[@johanlamprecht5577]

John Williams at his magnificent best

[@Wopkage]

Best playing of this song for the troops who defend our country

[@impossibleisfaby]

OMG!!! This is how this song has to be played! amazing job! clapping hardly!

[@dalerider3124]

NO CLAPPING ! NONE !!

[@jeanetteschock4744]

I'm so very grateful for John Williams Tom hanks Steven Spielberg

[@widowmaker4008]

Man this is so beautiful. Very moving for me. This hymn brought tears to my eyes. I love this hymn!!

[@OliWest89]

I cant help but smile every time I get to show this to one of my students. What a truly beautiful piece :)

[@dalerider3124]

why are you smiling? It is not really a movie or music to smile about - at all.

[@thatperformer3879]

@@dalerider3124 She’s smiling cause it’s beautiful dude, not cause it’s funny

[@robburns8811]

An absolutely astounding rendition by this orchestra and their conductor.

[@lydialas8756]

@Hello Rob how are you doing

[@MarkJohnson-zy4fd]

It is better than the original. The horns are better.

[@alancurtis9155]

Beautiful playing, so emotional.

[@muratjollice2014]

Thing of beauty right there

[@tolvaer]

I consistently return to this performance, and as an American, it is humbling everytime. Danke.

[@Bluenose352]

Such a moving and emotional performance.

[@johnisles9425]

I am an amateur musician playing tuba in a British brass band. Whenever we rehearse or perform this music I shed tears.

[@ertatta]

GREAT job by the orchestra brass in the chorale section at 2min in! the irony of this video, is the passion conveyed by this great german orchestra despite the extremely sad history of it's nation in the narrative of this movie.

[@ndkblackhawk]

Why should this song only be for the victorious countries?Germany along with its allies had a generation who died for a cause in which many did not believe in, but simply were born at the wrong place in a wrong time. Many of them had their own stories, lived their war, had their loved ones. There is no irony in playing it for all the fallen. I'm sure you get what I'm saying.

[@user-mw8um6mc3v]

Masterpiece. The most perfect music for any film any subject anytime EVER. This is wonderfully done. I honestly do not know how orchestra and choir hold back the tears.

[@passtheparcel2007]

This vid is wunderbar, as it shows the various instruments used to produce, such an amazing an anointed hymn! Composed by a legend in his lifetime! Mr John Williams.

[@Garoto_de_Guerra]

Maravilhoso! 🪖💖

[@qg9454]

Sounds like angels in the backround

[@robertlafnear7034]

AS Humans on this earth we are so privileged to have someone so gifted as to be able to write something like this... beyond Beautiful ! Thank You Sir !

[@daveenyart]

Sublime. Your performance honors my country. Many thanks.

[@kafkawood]

No, it is beautiful from start to the very end.

[@chilthr]

This plaintive and emotional piece by Williams pulls at the heartstrings of anyone effected by war directly or indirectly. There are truly no winners in a war when you consider all the families who may have lost a loved one as well as the countless soldiers with physical and psychological scars who return home. This beautiful orchestration is one of the best renditions I have heard under the superb baton of Ulf Schirmer conducting the Munich Radio Orchestra and choir as part of the Cinema in Concert series which in this case has segments of Saving Private Ryan projected behind the orchestra. Special credit should be given to the technical crews who have placed microphones expertly in the auditorium and mixed the sound for clarity of instruments as well as the superb camera operators/switchers. Through their efforts, it’s difficult not to become emotionally vested in this production. Bravissimo! 👏👏

[@Ricomaninoff2]

I was moved from the very begining, very beautiful!!

[@julienp799]

It's just the perfect song ! Thank you Sir Williams !

[@lifewater989]

This always brings me to tears when I hear this because I always think of the men who gave everything so I could have my freedom. I'm so thankful for them.

[@Dorne_is_the_GOAT]

This song honors all those who fought in WW2 regardless of whether they fought with the Soviets, allied powers, or axis powers. People can't control where theyre born or where they're from. ❤

[@fotokwer]

excellent recording, excellent performance - thus excellent music

[@merlindu44]

4:19 best part

[@russellh6152]

Valentin Urvois True. Absolutely loved it

[@DEADPEDAL]

Playing this on June 6th, 2023 - 79 years after the landing at Normandy.

[@cd850207]

amazing!!~BEST "HYMN TO FALLEN" live version EVER I listen~ even better than oringinal sound track!!!

[@Falc0re]

My piano teacher said, Williams is a brilliant craftman of music,but he never really invented anything new. Nevertheless he can always touch me with his music.

[@BenjaminJLadd]

Let us pause to remember the invasion of Normandy and the lives lost on both sides.

[@OliveNdungutse]

Thanks for sharing. Moving, reflective tribute honoring all those brave Men and Women around the world who have and continue to pay the ultimate price for our freedom - I thank them. May they Rest In Peace.

[@anilsangle1688]

Listening to this music takes you to the amazing world.

[@bobmester3475]

Thank you for this wonderful tribute..

[@SteveMHN]

John Williams never seems to fail.