Danny Boy (Brassed off!)

from Movie Brassed off!

[@NPA1001]

The Day Pete Posthlewaite died, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band went to the place this scene was filmed and played Danny Boy. 😢😢

[@Eusi1984]

Awwww ❤️😍

[@morikanteyekeyeke6147]

Where was it ? Let’sdo it every year.

[@melscienerf5977]

Oh god this broke me, bless the band for doing that 😭💜📯🎶

[@melscienerf5977]

@@morikanteyekeyeke6147 I wondered that too, found it's at the minster church of St George in Doncaster.

[@paulcallow1331]

wow. that's amazing.

[@andreasthonelt4064]

My Father was a Coal Miner by the Friedlicher Nachbar Coal Miners Company in the Fifies and the Sixties in Bochum Germany. He is Died in the Jear 1989 . God bless him. He was a wunderful Men.I remember me by my Father , when i see this wonderful Movie Brassed Off. Oh Dannyboy is the Song of all Coal Miners around the World.

[@marcosnevarezcastro4346]

Es de lo mejor la verdad

[@preuxantonin7048]

My grandfather used to be a coalminer in the North of France, because of the sacrifices he made, my father became a dentist, and due to that, today i graduated in political science, I will never forget where i come from, and I hope I will help the poorest ones in my political life.

[@briansidhu]

lovely words

[@paulwheelhouse7090]

one of the finest films ever made. a tribute to the miners

[@johnl8757]

@James Henderson Get a life, troll

[@joekelly4020]

Absolutely beautiful, hairs on the back of the neck stuff!

[@anthonyryde4489]

So very true !! Loved the film and enjoy watching it over and over again !

[@slayersdeath]

my grandad was a miner from north east eppleton colliery he always said was the best job he ever had the band comes down our village every year which is called easington lane

[@keep_it_tidy56]

Yes, no matter how many times I watch it I still get a lump in my throat at this scene & the finale. A superb piece of film-making and, as you so rightly say, a tribute to our miners.

[@bigbenzon]

That note after he asks whether his heart is beating fast and she says it is and then he says, "it always does when they play this one." Always gives me chills.

[@Queen_Springsteen]

Indeed

[@welcomeswallowgallerygifts7723]

Ahhh my friend my friend... Many years ago I was playing this on a tape deck with my mother in the passenger seat and when this very note played she simultaneously held and tapped my hand that was on the gear stick. It seemed as if it spoke to her whole life. She teared up as did I. The resonance is so beautiful. As was my mother.

[@ericgeorge5483]

If any of you have not seen the movie, I strongly suggest you do. It will have you laughing one minute, then reaching for a hanky the next. Easily one of the best movies I have ever seen.

[@gillwilkinsongw]

So true, this part always makes me cry. The sign of a good film, makes you laugh one minute and cry the next. Love it!

[@ericgeorge5483]

@@gillwilkinsongw It's definitely up there with the very best movies ever.

[@gillwilkinsongw]

Such a poignant film with definitely a lot of 'hanky' moments. Love it, love it, love it.

[@ericgeorge5483]

@@gillwilkinsongw It has to be in my top 2 movies I have ever seen.

[@lavo-ld4wm]

one of my favourite movies ever !

[@echus]

I watched this film with my dad when I was younger. It was the only time I ever saw him cry... It holds a special place in my heart.

[@teflonsuperhero]

"Stop this racket, and you'll end up in the next ward." Perfectly delivered. An amazing actor, he'll be missed so much.

[@Tocsin-Bang]

One of the finest, and most moving scenes ever in a British film!

[@DanPat121]

This scene damn near brings me to tears. Rest in peace Pete. You will truly be missed.

[@Toranaboy634]

"Near"? :)

[@idrisbrandon9486]

Shut up this is emotional

[@MacMichael267]

One of the most beautiful tunes EVER - and I will forever remember Mr Postlewaithe´s outstanding performance in "Brassed off" - drives me to tears everytime I see this sequence. May you find peace and bloody well-tuned euphoniums in heaven, Pete!

[@johnwhalen646]

Never saw the movie but I will now .

[@stevebracegirdle4306]

Heartbreaking yet so uplifting , Glad I am British by birth and love the brass band sound , it is in our DNA

[@johamkivit]

This one always makes me cry. I played this in a brass band with my father sitting next to. We both played the Euphonium...and we both loved this movie... For me my father lives on in Danny Boy...

[@peternotarfrancesco2614]

Want this for my graveside

[@coldbinterp]

I think you mean "A bloody Euphonium" no counter melody has ever compared.

[@johamkivit]

@@coldbinterp it amazing. And when that "bloody euphonium" plays...my heart skips a few beats.

[@Jarrodthebusker]

@@coldbinterp I came to say that

[@Redsparxxx]

This still makes me shed a tear every time.

[@ericgeorge5483]

Me too.

[@gillwilkinsongw]

Me too!

[@G6JPG]

Me too - whether this version or Judith singing it. But in both cases, tears of happiness.

[@jeffallinson8089]

Probably the most emotion packed piece of music I have ever heard. Stunning

[@G6JPG]

The whole film is very moving. The finale too - in fact if I hear the William Tell without the baby cry, I think something is missing …

[@DanielRand]

69 people were Thatcher supporters. The fact this has any dislikes is an outrage. Brassed Off is an amazing film, and Pete Postlethwaite was a fucking legend.

[@Ethericrose]

Thatcher ended up with dementia. She didn't even leave this earth remembering the death and devastation she caused to millions of families. I imagine she's in hell now, failing that, she's reincarnated as someone in dire poverty, because she too will have to experience devastation of the soul.

[@rawlinsonboy]

that sound is unbeatable! I can't think of words to describe the sound of a great brass band! even with all my years of brass band playing, I am moved by this scene!

[@sallietaylor8503]

My dad a miner all of his life died shortly after the film came out.I am originally from Wombwell ,South Yorkshire which is only a stones throw from GrimethorpeThe brass bands quality of music is second to none , the finest in the landMy dad simply gave up after the mine closed , the glint in his eyes and the pride in his work vanished .My home town has never picked up after decades.Thatcher was responsible for all this along with Scargill.

[@superdualers]

Sallie Taylor concert tomorrow at Royal Albert hall with the full band. Film playing on screen and there playing the score live. I can't wait

[@robertstuartswann1152]

my granddad was a miner born and bred in county Durham but went down every miner from Seaham to Yorkshire and the day Thatcher died we were burning wicker statues shouting ding dong the witch is dead , Sallie Scargill tried his best to keep the mines open as he was a miner himself

[@funguyfarage3615]

@@robertstuartswann1152 he tried to get the miners out 3 times ( political strike he wanted) by telling us to refuse the pay deal, all by all nearly were accepted ( pay rise ) so scargill had to find another tact . he was as guilty as thatcher , fuck him

[@vaughanie23]

I'm from rawmarsh, went to school in Wath, both grandparents were miners, dad was a steel worker....hope wombwell comes around one day

[@lordbelvoir2543]

@@funguyfarage3615 bloody too true.....and ya never saw that twat down the soup kitchen....ya never saw the bailiffs kicking his door in!!!!! He was a complete bastard ....it was his personal fight and he dragged the miners in with him and the bastard is still get a wad out of it

[@AlphaRevan-ky1gi]

"Tenor horn's too soft." Story of my life.

[@MMAJ07]

Haha..! Mine too :-)

[@brasschick4214]

AlphaRevan34334 - Pretty much every Tenor Horn player. Never happens to the trombones lol!

[@tonycarey9731]

Some conductors just didn't know when to accept a slight blemish on perfection. I have always loved this tune and this version just cracks me up entirely.

[@morikanteyekeyeke6147]

This is absolutely the best arrangement ever. Can’t be better. Its the same when they play “abide with me” or “633 squadron”.

[@morikanteyekeyeke6147]

This is the best version, just like the play Abide with me ( see youtube), though I am realy a hard rock fan.

[@johnyasmin13]

That's what you call a film? A great bunch of actors & very very touching storyline. Very sad that pete is no longer with us now? R I P pete!!!

[@ellis12241]

Probably the most emotional composition I've heard to date. Done so well, and played with so much emotion, just because of the brass factor with the beautiful chords. RIP Pete.

[@MGustave]

Oh god, it gets me every time

[@Awesomeautisticgirl]

+Harry Dibbs Bet it was played during the Kellingley march to help mark the end of the British coal mining industry

[@em1282]

Beautiful. This made me cry the first time I saw it, and it's making me cry now. RIP Pete

[@TheSoulMan8]

Stephen Tompkinson is fantastic in this

[@chrishouston968]

Trombonist here, my roommate was a tuba major in college. We fell in love with this movie and the soundtrack and he found the sheet music to buy for this arrangement but as we're Americans we don't have all the instruments to play lol. This version is just tear jerking incredible.

[@ldfahrni]

We started a Brass Band in the Denver area 3 years ago. We have a heck of a time finding personnel but being able to play the brass band rep is worth the trouble. Even if you can't find a group to play in right away, see if there's one in driving range and go see and hear them as soon as live music returns to our lives. it will warm your heart

[@johnmccormick7007]

@@ldfahrni the very first time I entered a band hall for practice I was electrified by the sound of live music ten feet away. I know what you mean.

[@benedictturnbull32]

You will have a lot of Souza Marching military type bands... this lot were all centred on coal mining communities... wiped away in the 1980s, because Poles and Brazilians could do it cheaper and our ruling classes wanted to destroy our working classes...

[@redfive2008]

I played tromebone in high school band 30 years ago, and we performed this for a concert band competition in a large ballroom. I still remember both band and audience freezing in place at the end, not daring to move until the echoes of the last note died out.

[@triciahamilton6045]

My favourite film ever, could watch it every single day & never get tired of it but I am a northen lass so was always going to be biased.

[@morikanteyekeyeke6147]

Tears when they reach 2:25. Well done Carson !

[@terryelliott7869]

Amen!!!

[@stefanfforest3593]

What music, what a film and what a wonderful scene! Pete Postlethwaite, such a sad loss

[@jackiemarriott9928]

My Dad Always Loved This Song And My Dear Husband Who Were Both Miners Who Died Two Years Ago With Lung Disease It Is Also a Fitting Tribute To Pete Who was An Amazing Actor And Will Be Missed Greatly RIP To All XX

[@chrishouston968]

I love to put this version on in my car full blast, turn up the volume as loud as possible and just FEEL the music. It reminds me of my college days marching with a 300+ member marching band.

[@G6JPG]

Surely the finale is better for that? I certainly do that with it!

[@hartleymartin]

Whoever composed this arrangement was a genius.

[@WillyAndreBergstrom]

As far as I have been able to confirm, it's the Dennis Wright arrangement for brass band. I don't know if that's the exact one used in the movie, but it is the arrangement Grimethorpe Colliery Band has recorded a few times. Wouldn't make sense for them to rehearse a different arrangement for the movie.

[@helpmaboabb]

@@WillyAndreBergstrom they would have drawn on percy grainger's definitive arrangement

[@christophertetley7308]

@@WillyAndreBergstrom You're right. It's actually called 'Irish Tune from County Derry', might explain why everyone always asks for the arranger!

[@WillyAndreBergstrom]

@@helpmaboabb Yes, Percy Grainger is the composer of the piece, which Dennis Wright then arranged for brass band.

[@G6JPG]

@@christophertetley7308 Though there's some evidence that it got that name because people didn't like the previous name being said as "the London Derrière".

[@DigitalLazarus]

RIP Pete Postlewaite. Love this ...

[@RayBrookes1954]

"Stop this racket, you'll wake up in the next ward" --- one of many great lines from this movie.

[@thespaz24]

I've never even heard of this movie, but this was so powerful it brought a tear to my eye.

[@G6JPG]

Distributors think it's very British (which it is), and thus wouldn't click with audiences in USA (which I don't think is true; mines closing, and the music, is/are universal).

[@dave327ful]

Any song from Brassed Off deserves a listen!

[@Mooresax1]

Haven't even seen the movie or know the context of the story, and this song/arrangement still almost brings me to tears. Incredible!

[@camholUK]

you need to watch this movie 💯 Its about the some miners who lost there jobs when the pit closed down

[@lscole]

Brassed Off is one of the best British films ever made, you need to see it x

[@GordonHugenay]

+Logan Moore well, the movie is extremely cliché-laden and portrays a one-sided view of a problem, so I wouldn't say it's the best movie, still it's a must-see, the combination of drama with that beautiful brass-music is very moving.

[@DieFlabbergast]

+ElzearYoung If it showed all sides of the issue it would be a documentary, not a drama.

[@andybunyan649]

And you'll doubtless be saying much the same of I, Daniel Blake too.

[@Huwbacca]

I love the sublety in the "tennor 'orns too soft" line. Such a phenomenal bit of writing.

[@craigmcintosh7241]

Love this rendition of the song. Caught Brassed Off on the tv a couple nights ago. Movie is beautiful.

[@suehenderson638]

Craig McIntosh watching now Craig on film 4 fantastic film.

[@franknewton1975]

Craig McIntosh mi

[@judithmuir6644]

Using your music to help someone else is the most important thing in the world.

[@MarcusHammarberg]

I can't count the number of times I have been crying like that when playing hymn tunes.

[@philipslater4142]

I miss my dad so much, an old miner at Aldwarke Pit, Parkgate, Rotherham...about 6 miles from this band's HQ. I can see and hear him now, playing this song on his 'bandmaster' mouth organ sat on our front step down Parkgate. He had nothing in life except his good manners and courtesy to others and was well respected as the pit electrician. He'd help anyone and share anything he had. Also, RIP Pete Postlethwaite, a great actor. Where have all the flowers gone?

[@jacktattis]

What a magnificent rendition This was my mothers favourite song And it still brings tears to my eyes after 44 years

[@dorjon6121]

RIP, Pete Postlethwaite. Fabulous performance in one of my all time favourite films

[@jimpomac]

Loved this movie, very powerful. Farewell Pete Postlethwaite, thanks for your talent!

[@voiceinyourdream]

My father was a miner and my brother and myself. sadly a few weeks ago my brother died (my father died quite some time ago.We also spend time in the Black Watch my brothers in the pipes and drums and myself in the military band,this peice having played it many times and listening to it many times will be a fitting place for me to come to and think of them both. ...

[@U2QuoZepplin]

Fantastic scene. And even despite the sad tone of the scene , they still throw in humourus lines like Pete Posthlethwaite telling the ward sister /matron she'll be "waking up in the next bed," despite being on his last legs .

[@stephenlivesey4398]

One of Pete's finest , sadly missed , what a film .

[@mistertuba13]

this is just so amazing. they play it with so much emotion. just like music should be

[@mtrolle618]

one of my most emotional movie scenes i have seen

[@kap6369]

This scene always makes me sob. 😭 The tears in his sons eyes as he was playing...

[@71259mark]

This scene brings a tear to my eye every time !

[@rhodesta]

im not given to showing any kind of emotion, so when i played this video she was amazed that i had tears in my eyes!! absolutely beautiful.

[@iduefoscari]

R.I.P Peter Postelthwaite -A great actor in this and many other terrific films." The Usual Suspects " " In the Name of the Father" and many more.His potrayal of the evil sergeant in " Sharpe" is one of the finest ever seen on TV.

[@DarkwingsWoW]

One of the best versions of this song I have ever heard.

[@bajoma123]

Reduces me to tears even more so now. God bless you Pete Postlethwaite and may you rest in peace. You will be so badly misssed all around the world.

[@petersteva3526]

Thus scene and the William Tell Overture scene are the best scenes in this movie!

[@ScottAdams2911]

I must have watched this scene a thousand times, and it STILL chokes me up.... Thanks for uploading!

[@benapatrice8963]

Un des films qui m'a vraiment bouleversé...

[@carlmorton2556]

What a film and beautiful music

[@RonaldRobinson-uk1qs]

A great film brings a lump to my throat each time I watch it sad now the pits are gone

[@antonyhobbs1144]

This was one of the best British films ever far far better than The Full Monty. And I live in Sheffield

[@ericbelify]

its great to anyone who has a heart

[@elaineewens713]

What a beautiful tribute pity its not available it would bring all to tears R.I.P Pete sadly missed

[@MrPARKERSBIRD]

2.24 That note gets me every time.

[@patavinity1262]

Beautifully performed and recorded - one of my favourite renditions of this piece, even without singing

[@brilliant13675]

What's the name of the song?

[@philhughes3143]

Danny Boy

[@brassbandgeekable]

This still makes me cry. R.I.P Pete! you will love on forever with the memory of brassed off! (: x

[@peterstclair4657]

Probably my favourite film! The music is great too!

[@kenlyneham4105]

This scene never fails to bring a tear to my eye.

[@G6JPG]

Danny Boy almost does anyway, whether it's Judith singing it or a brass band playing it. Add this scene, and I have no chance.

[@Ad_Astra2023]

I’ve seen this film when I was in high school for the first time, which was decades ago now, but I still remember how touching this scene was. How hauntingly heartbreaking the melody is.

[@wagglingeyebrows]

on god ive never even seen this movie before and im crying

[@CornetBlues]

I well up every time, awesome sound those actors are getting lol never ever get tired of that so true to life movie!.

[@kermitefrog64]

A fitting tribute. "Danny Boy" is a ballad, written by English songwriter Frederic Weatherly in 1913, and set to the traditional Irish melody of "Londonderry Air".

[@johnsometimeswrong8742]

I always think of that when people talk politics...there is a lot more that unites us on these islands than divides us..😁

[@pantsml]

If you aren't moved by this you must have a very black heart indeed.

[@homersimpson8561]

Well I was sad for the whole thing but then when I saw him cry I just burst into tears.

[@KaitlinWonders]

Oh my God I need to watch this movie. I'd probably cry so hard.

[@nigelw512]

My heart beats faster too watching this wonderful film. Stop this racket and you'll end up in the next ward

[@sussiohlund9139]

Joaquin Rodrigo was a amazing spanish composer and I love the brass version more than the strong version!

[@sussiohlund9139]

String version*

[@michaelarnold417]

Exquisite harmonisation by Australian composer Percy Grainger. There's no better.

[@anniemur1]

This has to be the most beautiful arrangement I have ever heard,

[@elaineewens713]

My Grandfather was killed in a pit cave in and this is my favourite film as it always reminds me of him 😢

[@emmadoherty6349]

Beautiful. This song is an absolute favourite of mine and to hear it in my favourite film is just a plus. ☺

[@JohnBhoy01]

brought a tear to my eye. fine actor, much missed.

[@TomD888]

christ.. those cornets at 1:20 are beautiful.. somebody knew how to arrange this wonderful piece really well indeed!! beautiful!!

[@Jose1000ism]

I have balled my eyes out to this song It is beautiful

[@Radionut]

makes my cry! RIP Pete!!!!!

[@Digscomics]

This scene just gets me every time. Fantastic movie.

[@morikanteyekeyeke6147]

Also look for “ abide with me” or “633 squadron” played by them. absolutely amazing.

[@toaganon]

It's Percy Aldridge Grainger's version, "Irish Tune from County Derry." Arranged for brass.

[@blumac9801]

My dad plays this on his Grand Piano all the time, I feel like crying every time he plays it, I remember once when he played it at a funeral

[@DigitalLazarus]

RIP Pete. Awesome art, sir ...

[@TheSoulMan8]

Stephen Tompkinson makes this film for me, cracking performance. Also, I find it fantastic that the Grimthorpe Colliery Band, who recorded the music for the film, played this song at Pete Postlethwait's funeral

[@plasticbucket]

Never heard of this film. When I saw the clip I went to eBay and bought the Dvd.

[@corbridgeowl92]

my favourite film of all time... this is one of the best pieces in the film... love it!

[@RenateGloudemans]

they say women often cry at seeing a movie..., well i don't. But i did at seeing this bit of this movie. This is one of the best movies ever. If you haven't seen it yet, go and see it. And I want to say thank you to the british film industry for giving me many hours of great movie experience!!!

[@DukeLIngton]

A truly beautiful English song.

[@georgebarnes8163]

The melody which is called the Londonderry Air is attributed to Jane Ross who was Scottish.

[@kgbmcse]

Beautiful music, great film,and great actor,such a sad loss RIP Pete

[@rogerramjet5302]

2.30. Don't worry, I'm shedding a tear too.

[@brendanmarks5485]

No one does it like us Brits. If you don’t like this, you have no soul

[@joom4you]

makes me think about a lot what is importent, sad and good

[@BoxingWriter]

Stephen Thompkinson deserved far more credit than he got for his performance in this film.