Cynthia Erivo performing "Requiem for a Soldier" on the 2018 National Memorial Day Concert

Cynthia Erivo performs "Requiem for a Soldier" on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on the 29th National Memorial Day Concert. Aired May 27, 2018 on PBS.

[@shwngbr]

This is why you stand for the flag. For all those families that received a folded one.

[@rithvikmuthyalapati9754]

“We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother” - Henry V Act IV Scene 3. God bless Easy Company and everyone who fought for America.

[@carolecarr5210]

6/12/2023 - this 79 y/o ex USAF Nurse am in tears having viewed this beautiful song being sung so passionately. Cynthia, you look as well as you sang, & I thank you.

[@maryjoleverette1558]

That was a remarkable rendition, best ever! I return to it over and over! It is so respectful of our heroes!

[@isaacdixon7915]

Those of us who serve are forever changed, this song is a reminder.

[@scottiramage317]

Never forget our brother and sister who didn’t make it home

[@geea8509]

This is my favorite rendition of the beautiful piece of music. Thanks, Dad for my freedom. We miss you everyday.

[@gems3dstudio345]

all soliders fallen in war goes to paradise!

[@MS-EnglishCourse]

You never lived to see What you gave to me One shining dream of hope and love Life and liberty With a host of brave unknown soldiers For your company, you will live forever Here in our memory In fields of sacrifice Heroes paid the price Young men who died for old men's wars Gone to paradise We are all one great band of brothers And one day you'll see we can live together When all the world is free I wish you'd lived to see All you gave to me Your shining dream of hope and love Life and liberty We are all one great band of brothers And one day you'll see - we can live together When all the world is free

[@cttomkin]

Great stuff. I have heard this song many times but this is the first time I understood all the words. The other versions seemed to be well sung and even tho I liked the melody but the words escaped me. Bravo Cynthia.

[@robertvogel3424]

Brought tears for this Marine-Iv’e never heard this performed better!!

[@christinem6289]

Robert Vogel thank you for your service

[@nicoledaniel5370]

Every time I hear her voice it does something to my soul ... 😢♥️♥️🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Tcrosse]

Easily the best performance tonight. Stunning

[@dwnolan9152]

Is there a more profound, more accurate tribute and more moving words for the fallen? We must never forget the people they left behind who made the sacrifice and continue to pay the ultimate price.

[@johndepriest1721]

2:02 really gets to ya man a daughter without her father who served our country our prayers are with you everyday young lady

[@stevem9603]

Wow! I saw this on TV and it was a moving experience. Beautiful rendition of Requiem for a Soldier. Gave me goose bumps. Thank You!!!!!

[@jlhenderson2]

I love to hear Cynthia Erivo sing.

[@GmaZZ4]

Freedom. Need I say more

[@paulmccarthy8434]

This is such a moving and powerful song. I love the way Cynthia performs it especially during the Memorial Day concert in Washington D.C.

[@isuguy82]

Such a heart rendering tribute and a reminder of the sacrifice all our service men and women have made.

[@whateeez]

Wow...just...wow! Thanks to all involved (especially Miss Erivo) for this incredibly moving presentation.

[@denisehines-wells7950]

This song is so beautiful and moving to me.

[@tatico74]

Rest In Peace brothers ….. see you soon…

[@alexrossi4110]

So powerful. Hits you hard in the soul. When the camera pans to all the Vets, and to the graves of the men and women we lost, it’s a feeling no person can describe. It is because of these brave men and women that I have decided to serve. To keep their legacy alive. To protect this great nation. I thank you all for your service. Your sacrifice. It is because of you I have the freedom that I have today. And I freely give up those freedoms to keep this nation free. Thank you again. - Future Sailor Rossi (Ship out date for boot camp is 20200903)

[@edmundcharles5278]

Beautiful, moving, memorable, and singularity appropriate!

[@m4rodby]

Stunning..

[@stevem9603]

Best singer of the song by far!

[@klausmair2807]

Absolutely FANTASTIK 💗👍👏!

[@czemille4a]

wow! what a rendition! i love it!

[@kathynouse7406]

Bravo! Beautiful!! 😍

[@sy6798]

being sung this song is a great action it self.

[@Ferox115]

Currahee!!!

[@KACDWFCD]

Enchanting!!!! 08/12/23

[@WarriorMigs24]

Awesome

[@Lionheart4747]

This is a lovely amazing rendition. Powerful and emotional. Love it 💜

[@boosuedon]

Wow!

[@cromagprophet]

Brava

[@undeadpriest]

😭😭😭

[@Buzz65]

This version is SO MUCH BETTER than that opera-style singer Katherine Jenkins. I can hear each word in this version but not in KJ's version. This is beautiful!

[@Gopniksquat]

I think both are great

[@tonyaughney8945]

Only Katherine Jenkins can do this song justice. This was way lower in standard.

[@mpc7440]

True

[@Dad_Life_Marine_Vet]

Katherine jenkins does a better version

[@zaradavis3578]

Did we ask?

[@Dad_Life_Marine_Vet]

No but why settle for a sub par version when you can have the real deal?

[@randyd498]

That is your opinion and that is okay but why do you have to turn this into a competition?? Cynthia Ervio is a beautiful singer who doesn't get half of the credit she deserves.

[@noluv1661]

Well you are entitiled to your opinion. Here's mine, Katherine's voice is very beautiful but classical singing is not for me. Her vibrato annoyed the hell out of me. I find Cynthia's singing and voice more fitting for this song. The lightness of her tone is just right for the song. Her utilization of her mix voice is on point, not to mention the effortless transitions between registers, and that E5 she did at the end is very sublime. Katherine has her classical techniques too which is very hard to master and requires many years to perfect. But it ain't for my ears.

[@yedis1750]

Who sings it better....with respect, i think you've missed the point of this song being performed entirely. Peace

[@1943klt]

This tribute tune needs a gentle voice, not screaming same as Katherine Jenkins rendition.

[@Dad_Life_Marine_Vet]

Katherine jenkins version is better

[@dionwrites8561]

Too bad no one asked u whose u thought was better. Go watch hers

[@julesnzietchueng6671]

I totally agree !!

[@rainbow2519]

Haters .. fuck you and Katherine 🤣💯🖕🏿

[@rainbow2519]

JEALOUS OF WHAT?? ALL I KNOW IS THAT CYNTHIA KILLED THIS ! AND YOU A HATING ASS WHITE WOMAN, like i said FUCK YOU And it would have been real IF you’re FUCKED up ASS ANCESTORS WOULD OF LEFT US WHERE WE WERE Originally , You called me a racist but you just used a common stereotype , you brought up twerking for no reason at all because i said ,” Haters fuck you and Katherine” bitch your IQ is inexistent. Please go to hell and stay there 🗣

[@rainbow2519]

kustjagara and TRICK I wouldn’t GIVE BLUE FUCK IF KAthrine WAS WHITE , GREY OR ANY OTHER COLOR .. cause i still would of said the same damn thing , THIS BEAUTIFUL TALENTED BLACK WOMAN KILLED THIS COVER OF THIS SONG , youR HATING ASS can’t GIVE HER HER PROPS BECAUSE SHES BLACK .. SINCE YOU WANNA BRING RACE INTO IT .

[@saurabhghule6218]

You never lived to see What you gave to me One shining dream of hope and love Life and liberty With a host of brave unknown soldiers For your company, you will live forever Here in our memory In fields of sacrifice Heroes paid the price Young men who died for old men's wars Gone to paradise We are all one great band of brothers And one day you'll see we can live together When all the world is free I wish you'd lived to see All you gave to me Your shining dream of hope and love Life and liberty We are all one great band of brothers And one day you'll see - we can live together When all the world is free