Dutch National Anthem (Wilhelmus) - Barbershop Quartet

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Title // Wilhelmus (Dutch National Anthem)
Arrangement // Val Hicks

[@loganbrasch7366]

If it ain't Dutch, it ain't much. -King Willem Alexander speaking in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

[@raoultjee4431]

Im dutch, and i love this one im proud to be a dutch. STANDING OVATION FOR YOU!!!

[@sgtsonny]

Hahaha wel dan, hartstikke bedankt daarvoor :D.

[@botigamer9011]

I'm Mexican, and I love the Netherlands. I can decently pronunce Het Wilhelmus and Dutch words in general, but still, to be honest, Nederland is een hele moelijke taal. I specially find the "ij" confusing, I still can't figure out how to properly pronounce it

[@thegreypenguin5097]

Virtual Standing Ovation lol

[@bortfort7939]

Ik ook😂

[@bobdylan8876]

@@botigamer9011 I believe ij is pronounced like eye in English

[@casteri]

Why is Dutch such an awesome language?

[@sgtsonny]

I have no idea. I think you stand rather lonesome in that opinion though. I don't think people generally consider Dutch to be an awesome language. I'm glad you do though :)

[@luukz00]

+Sonny Vande Putte Because a lot of people think Dutch is a hard language to learn and it is.

[@sgtsonny]

I'll take your word on that :).

[@sgtsonny]

Now that's something I can confirm :)

[@luukz00]

Martin van de Velde I'm Dutch myself and I live in the border region of Germany and the Netherlands so my German language is pretty decent

[@sonyahannah]

Your performance elevates this song from a "mere" national anthem to almost a hymn, which can move even those of us who lack all knowledge of the language, as you imbue the simple melody with power and dignity.

[@sgtsonny]

Thank you so much for your sharp analysis! I'm very glad that you experienced this recording as such.

[@tucfox]

Very well done, as always. Beautiful and touching. The music chords sound great and your voice reaches the low tones with clarity and elegance.

[@sgtsonny]

Thank you very much for that very praiseful analysis :D. Thanks for stopping by!

[@jackfeasby694]

Beautiful. I've always loved your videos even since I found them about a year ago. Ever since I can't stop listening to your voice, you're such a great singer. Keep up the great work as always Sonny.

[@sgtsonny]

Thank you so very much for the many kind words. I'm very pleased to know that you like my recordings! I really appreciate it.

[@sandervdl4455]

one of the best versions of the anthem of my homeland gobsmacked with tears in my eyes how i miss my homeland so. Thank you! Dank U!

[@GraverOne]

They should play THIS Version in all the Stadiums in the World, when Oranje is playing (Soccer, Hockey etc.)!!!!!

[@sgtsonny]

Hahaha you can always recommend it to your local stadiums! Maybe it'll catch on :). Thanks!

[@catherinesanders5224]

This is beautiful, Sonny!! You do such a wonderful job and I know it takes a lot of hard work. 👍

[@sgtsonny]

Haha you're aboslutely right about that! It is a lot of hard work. But I don't mind doing it all, because of all the appreciation I get from people such as yourself! Thanks so much for stopping by!

[@sonjafokken7325]

That really sounds beautiful. Well done as usual :)

[@sgtsonny]

Thank you very much, Sonja!

[@catherinesanders1111]

I am obsessed listening to this. Marvelous Job Sonny!!

[@sgtsonny]

Thanks so much, Catherine!

[@catherinesanders1111]

You’re so welcome

[@MattTeix]

I used to like national anthems a lot,specially this one; but,Sonny,you've just made me like this one even more. A wonderful version of this great anthem: spectacular work of yours!!

[@sgtsonny]

Hahaha thank you so much, Mateus! Super happy reading your comment :).

[@MattTeix]

If you're Belgian,I'm pretty sure that La Brabançonne would be awesome when in a version of yours,just like this one've got. Would really love to hear it; congrats for this great job and keep at it. I enjoy listening to national anthems.

[@sgtsonny]

Some day I'll definitely record the Belgian Anthem. Maybe for next year's 21 July. Thanks!

[@jacquelinewinter7312]

eindelijk een muzikale versie van het Wilhelmus- bedankt!

[@garyrector7394]

Fantastic, as always. Almost makes me wish I were Dutch.

[@sgtsonny]

Haha me too. I think the Dutch National Anthem is way nicer than the Belgian one :).

[@mitchclarj4306]

Gary Rector I am dutch

[@serglian8558]

Go ti the Netherlands,adopet their culture

[@Joseph_417]

Sonny Vande Putte I like both the Belgian one and the Dutch one

[@AynenMakino]

I'm a bit late to the party, but this is a beautiful rendition!

[@sgtsonny]

Thanks so much. There was no time limit, so you're good ;)

[@WTZWBlaze]

And all of this before it became the outro of every F1 race.

[@helloworld0911]

Reminds me of a Christmas carol

[@danigini17]

Beautiful!!

[@sgtsonny]

Thank you very much, Daniela!

[@peak420]

Dankjewel sonny voor deze video! En België is ook een super leuk land!

[@sgtsonny]

Haha bedankt! Ik ben blij dat je het kon appreciëren.

[@horvathgaborne301]

The your National Anthem melody , and text also beautiful . It's a little sad as ours. I found a translation. Your performance is elegant and touching. Nice ,clear chords .

[@zzzut]

Rhythmically complex melody. Just beautiful!

[@Pranitprahaan]

Very beautiful 🎉🎉

[@KasriAti-yj2vk]

what a beautiful voice and beautiful language im from indonesia and i have grand father who can speak dutch fluently, i love learning the language

[@israelsena1098]

Don't you guys love waking up to this!! amazing as always!

[@sgtsonny]

Hahaha thank you so much! I'm glad you were able to enjoy this one as well :)

[@andredehaan5991]

Bedankt dat je deze video hebt gemaakt,als een nederlander ben ik trots op mijn land en jou stem doet het volkslied alleen maar goeds aan

[@sgtsonny]

Enorm bedankt voor je lovende woorden, Andre! Het doet me veel plezier om te lezen.

[@Susansuth]

Lovely!

[@sgtsonny]

Thank you very much for stopping by!

[@Noah_-lp8kt]

Mooie uitvoering man klasse🇳🇱

[@benjaminkramer6874]

This is absolutely gorgeous! I also love Scandinavia's national anthems; have you heard Norway's? It's one of my favorites

[@pianosnpipes1940]

I like this version very much. It sounds great.

[@sgtsonny]

Thank you very much!

[@T1mm0s]

Beste versie op YT. Pitch perfect, top geluidskwaliteit en uitvoering. De eerste 3 akkoorden van V -> I -> VI zijn heerlijk!

[@sgtsonny]

Haha bedankt voor de lovende woorden! Ik apprecieer het enorm.

[@aldrich1201]

Sonny you make this look so awesome

[@sgtsonny]

Haha thank you so much, Nancy!

[@aldrich1201]

Sonny Vande Putte you welcome and could you please do a Beatles song

[@sgtsonny]

As soon as someone orders a Beatles song, I'm on it :D. Thanks for stopping by!

[@aldrich1201]

Sonny Vande Putte your welcome keep it up with the songs

[@aldrich1201]

Sonny Vande Putte not only did I like this anthem I loved it

[@ardian7801]

Perfect

[@fromage5474]

Great job nice to see some appreciasion to the netherlands. -A proud dutchy Goed gedaan het is fijn om te zijn dat er mensen zijn die om ons geven- een trotse hollander

[@sgtsonny]

You got it, Luuk!

[@osihemilton465]

Wow ❤️❤️

[@hillenemiddleton7220]

Aaahh, prachtig gedaan met de zachte "g". Oranje boven!

[@Gallalad1]

Please more national anthems

[@chrisv73]

God Bless The Netherlands.

[@LeotheTiger1234]

Hello from the United States; beautiful rendition of this song!

[@franceshale584]

This was beautiful! I watch a stable in Friesland, Netherlands that raises Friesian horses. I wanted to listen to the Dutch National anthem. I found one that gave 15 verses and the translations. Amazing retelling of history in song. Which verses are normally sung most often? Thanks for your work and your voice is quite wonderful!

[@dutchskyrimgamer.youtube2748]

One and six. He sings the first.

[@dutchskyrimgamer.youtube2748]

Sometimes one and two. But I usually hear and sing one and six.

[@StatusQuonald]

Jaaa zeker wel! Klinkt fantastisch Sonny, heerlijk ook met de Vlaamse tongval. Een stuk charmanter dan dat harde Nederlands van ons hier boven in Groningen :')

[@sgtsonny]

Haha I had overwogen om het met een hardere Nederlandse tongval te doen, maar dat komt dan toch alleen maar fake over, dus ik dacht: "Doe het maar gewoon in 't Vlaams" :). Bedankt!

[@StatusQuonald]

Nice :)

[@Djozz1987]

I am Dutch, and this is awesome!

[@sgtsonny]

Bedankt!!

[@Zephyrs009]

IS IT GOOD TO BE TALL DUTCH!?

[@Carrera718]

And I'm a 5 feet 4 Dutch guy lol 😂

[@Mark-xh8md]

I love that reference, and the fact that Sonny didn't catch it ;)

[@androidcaptain]

Mark P We are among the freest, so come here, for our hookers and drugs.

[@TomOostenrijk]

Im the hight of an average dutch woman. It's ok.

[@peak420]

Tom 😂😂😂

[@gaggymott9159]

I love the Dutch National Anthem! Any chance of doing the UK National Anthem, Sonny? 'God Save the Queen' - Thank you, in advance. :-)

[@sgtsonny]

Do you happen to have the sheets for a vocal arrangement? I'd love to do it :)

[@Douken]

Do the complete National Anthem Next time. :D

[@KasriAti-yj2vk]

Wilhelmus van Nassouwe ben ik van Duitsen bloed den vaderland getrouwe blijf ik tot in den dood. Een Prinse van Oranje ben ik, vrij onverveerd, den Koning van Hispanje heb ik altijd geëerd. Mijn schild ende betrouwen zijt Gij, o God mijn Heer, op U zo wil ik bouwen, verlaat mij nimmermeer. Dat ik doch vroom mag blijven, uw dienaar t'aller stond, de tirannie verdrijven die mij mijn hart doorwondt.

[@ritapitasunshine]

Geweldig! Dat was super leuk! Mijn Nederlands is niet het beste. Ik leer van mijn partner.

[@robinsprenkels5892]

wow great job! I can't even hear that you are no native dutchman! Goed gedaan!

[@sgtsonny]

Bedankt, Robin. Gelukkig oefen ik al 30 jaar op mijn Nederlandse uitspraak :D. Ik had hem ook meer als een echte Nederlander kunnen uitspreken, maar dan zou ik hoogstwaarschijnlijk een paar kritieken krijgen over de 'fake' tongval :D.

[@JenoSnetrem]

Proper gebracht zoals steeds :) Nu stel ik me wel de vraag, met de 21ste juli niet lang gepasseerd... waarom geen Brabançonne? Komaan, Voor vorst, ... :D ?

[@sgtsonny]

Haha voor vorst :D. Ik zal het in m'n achterhoofd houden voor volgend jaar en dan gewoon op 21 juli het Belgisch volkslied uitbrengen. Mark my word! 21 juli 2017 :)

[@JenoSnetrem]

Oh, nu heb je een belofte gemaakt! Ik hou je eraan :D

[@sgtsonny]

Haha. Komt goed :)

[@DIVOAVGVSTO]

very nice are you dutch? :)

[@sgtsonny]

Almost :). I'm Belgian!

[@theminehdx2633]

Sonny Vande Putte flanders?

[@peak420]

@@theminehdx2633 probably. i hear a flemish accent in this rendition

[@arsipnusantara2822]

i am from East Java Indonesia, I love Netherland

[@Booskop.]

Top gedaan Sonny! Vanwaar de keuze voor het Nederlands volkslied? Ik vind het beter dan het origineel, alleen je moet nog wel een beetje aan je uitspraak werken ;-)

[@JenoSnetrem]

En wat scheelt er aan zijn uitspraak :P ^.^ ?

[@sgtsonny]

Ik denk dat het een grapje was, omdat het niet (pardon the term) 'Hollands' genoeg uitgesproken is :D. Waarom niet het Nederlands volkslied? Het lag alleszins beter in m'n bereik dan bijvoorbeeld het Zweeds volkslied :D. Dan zou ik zeker nog moeten werken aan m'n uitspraak :D.

[@Booskop.]

Haha, dat is waar Sonny! Toch ben ik nu wel benieuwd naar jouw versie van het zweedse volkslied, en natuurlijk het Brabançonne! By the way, ik vermoed dat Jeno ook een grapje maakte, gezien de :P en ^.^

[@JenoSnetrem]

Helemaal juist, grapje op grapje he Sonny... wakker blijven he man :P

[@sgtsonny]

Verdorie dat gaat hier ook zo snel he :D.

[@agungnugroho0000]

It was Dutch East Indies national anthem at 1800's

[@gaggymott9159]

Sorry Sonny...I don't have the SATB arrangement, but I could get it...will let you know, as soon as..Gary

[@sgtsonny]

Doesn't have to be SATB. If you can get your hands on a TTBB, that's just as good! Thanks

[@bruhz_089]

What are the English lyrics

[@keats27]

Nexit! Belxit!

[@sgtsonny]

No no no no no, we'll have non of that :D.

[@keats27]

Sonny Vande Putte Nigel Farage will be very upset =D

[@chrisv73]

But… it is still very beautiful!

[@hans6930]

Is bladmuziek beschikbaar van deze versie?

[@sgtsonny]

De bladmuziek die ik heb gebruikt is van Val Hicks. Als je graag gratis de learning tracks wil, dan kan je gewoon een berichtje sturen naar [e-mail] en ik stuur je de link.

[@dondertochop]

Strak!

[@sgtsonny]

Bedankt!

[@gabrielecoscia]

Inno nazionale olandese che sentiamo ogni domenica per le vittorie di Max Verstappen in Formula 1 🇳🇱

[@Aquilajoy]

Veramente

[@gabrielecoscia]

@@Aquilajoy esatto 🇳🇱

[@cornchiaki]

F1 brought me here.

[@lordcharfield4529]

THIS IS NOT THE DUTCH NATIONAL ANTHEM….. “Windmill in Old Amsterdam” is!

[@younesachak9307]

Wat is doet je bedoeld dood

[@sgtsonny]

Traditioneel wordt inderdaad 'dood' bedoeld, maar zong men 'doet'. Het staat ook letterlijk zo in de partituur. Misschien is het een oudnederlandse uitspraak van het woord? Ondertussen zingt iedereen wel een mix tussen 'dood' en 'doet', omdat het natuurlijk moet blijven rijmen op 'bloed'.

[@younesachak9307]

@@sgtsonny hartelijk bedankt !

[@eaubert1]

Why do you call it a "barbershop quartet" when A: it's really nothing more than a solo times four and B: you use the one guy who doesn't go to the barbershop?

[@sgtsonny]

Because A: Barbershop IS homophonic 4-part harmony. There is no solo going on in this video. B: Does one need to carry a rock to be allowed to sing rock music?

[@eaubert1]

Sonny Vande Putte: according to Wikipedia, a "Barbershop quartet" is a group of four singers. If one and the same person takes the part of lead, bass, tenor and baritone, and calls it a "quartet", it's as though you masturbate and claim you had "sex". I know that the "barbershop" is meant to be taken figuratively, but it would still be awkward if your butcher claimed to be a vegetarian. "Does one need to carry a rock to be allowed to sing rock music?" -> No, but it would help!

[@tylercollins9323]

he basically did a 'one man quartet' if you will, meaning its 4 parts but he sang it in 4 parts himself rather than 4 different guys together, its more work however but if you arent in a quartet for reasons then this is the alternative way of singing barbershop. hope that explains it enough for you. also, he is one of many one man quartets that are here on youtube, Accapella Trudbol, SaberTracks are a couple others here on YT. hope this helps

[@xxxgamestearxxx337]

is it wrong to not know the lyrics of the song as a dutch person

[@sgtsonny]

Well, I'm a Belgian and I know it, so maybe just take a glance at it :D. You never know when you might need it :)

[@kurkenator]

🇱🇺Wilhelmus van nassouwen🇱🇺

[@peak420]

Wrong flag

[@rizqonraufi9156]

🇳🇱

[@peak420]

Nassouwe*

[@chrisv73]

This is all overdubbed vocals.

[@michellesenft1517]

Boah der kommt tief

[@cbronoord]

Waarom heb je je hand op je hart? Dat hoort officieel niet in Nederland. Dat is typisch Amerikaans. Goed, het is een persoonlijke keuze en men is vrij het te doen, maar het is NIET traditioneel Nederlands. Why do you put your hand over your heart? That's not officially Dutch. That's typical American. Okay, it's a personal choice and everyone is free to do so, but it's NOT tradional in the Netherlands. Thumbs up from me though.

[@ranhar1]

We Americans salute the national anthems of all nations friendly to the United States. It is our way of showing respect. If this is objectionable to you, so be it. It is the custom of our people. Wij Amerikanen groeten de volkslieden van alle naties die vriendelijk zijn voor de Verenigde Staten. Het is onze manier om respect te tonen. Als dit u tegenstrijdig is, zo ook. Het is de gewoonte van onze mensen.

[@dracula7988]

Wtf. It is. Not too sure where you got this information from

[@_vixencrisp_]

People all around the world put their hands over their heart when the anthem plays. Not just in the U.S

[@PitloosNetwork]

Christiaan Bronoord het is niet traditioneel Nederlands, daar heb je gelijk in. Maar redelijk veel Nederlanders - waaronder ik - leggen altijd hun hand op het hart als het volkslied gespeeld wordt. Het is voor mij een vorm van respect tonen aan mijn vaderland. Maar als bijvoorbeeld het Russische volkslied gespeeld wordt of het Israëlische; dan sta ik alleen op en zing alleen mee. Maar zo ben ik dan weer!

[@dennisstaughton7474]

It's not even "typisch Amerikaans". Senile Reagan started doing it in the 80s because he was confusing our anthem with the Pledge of Allegiance. And then his party of fascists later declared it "mandatory" in an effort to normalize it.

[@MrJames249]

Hey, zou je eens het Belgisch volkslied eens zingen?

[@sgtsonny]

Ik heb het arrangement liggen. Van zodra iemand een bestelling plaatst voor een 4-stemmige versie van het Belgisch volkslied of de vraag wordt groot naar zo'n versie, dan neem ik het onmiddellijk op :). Bedankt voor de suggestie!

[@MrJames249]

@@sgtsonny Graag gedaan, ik zal dat echt accepteren dat je dat ook eens doet voor ons land

[@madkhaliqfarhan]

What The Orange Army hears in their dreams:

[@yovelafeodora6571]

Indonesia is colonized by Netherlands, that’s why I have Dutch products such as the rabbits

[@ryu-sakai1018]

Agent 47?

[@krishnasubhasanthi6535]

Lang Leve De Koning Willem-Alexander en Koningin Máxima Lang Leve Het Koninkrijk Der Nederlanden Veel Liefs Uit India ❤️🤍💙 🧡🤍💚

[@agus7781]

goed

[@sgtsonny]

Bedankt.

[@HossamMohammed.985]

gute

[@sgtsonny]

Thanks!

[@niels1917]

wait.... u guys speak dutch?

[@sgtsonny]

Zeker! We spreken allemaal uitmuntend Nederlands :)

[@peak420]

He is Belgian. I think flemisch

[@thegreypenguin5097]

*Belgian does Netherlands but not Belgium*

[@praneethvadrevu1602]

Hey...!!pls sing the indian national anthem too...!!

[@sgtsonny]

Haha thanks for the suggestion and faith that I wouldn't be able to pull off the Indian national anthem. Dutch is my mother tongue, so that made it easy for me to sing. I have never spoken a single word of Bengali though :). Not sure how that would play out. Thanks for stopping by!

[@praneethvadrevu1602]

Sonny Vande Putte well the Indian national anthem is in hindi language...well I think I should give it a try....😁😁

[@Dafoodmaster]

not bad.

[@husky6413]

De Brabançonne or das Deutshlandlied.

[@sgtsonny]

Both fine anthems :). I'll see what I can do!

[@younesachak9307]

@@sgtsonny wanneer ga je de Belgische volkslied zingen alvast bedankt

[@sgtsonny]

@@younesachak9307 Van zodra een ensemble de tracks ervan besteld, zet ik het in m'n wachtlijst :).

[@younesachak9307]

@@sgtsonny bedankt voor u hulp(:

[@vinb5778]

I can't understand that dutch people still are singing "van duitsen bloed".

[@sgtsonny]

The word was originally a synonym for "Dutch" and not "German". When you look it up in 'Het Woordenboek der Nederlandse Talen', it becomes clear that the first line should actually be interpreted as "Am I of Dutch descent". ivdnt.org/zoeken-in-woordenboeken?w=duitsch I agree that it is very confusing, because the word is completely out of use nowadays :D.

[@Mrmealbox010]

😘😘😘😘😘😘😘💪💪💪💪💪

[@sgtsonny]

I'm not fluent in the language of emoji :). So I'm not even gonna try and just say: thanks for stopping by :D

[@renysagala6806]

I'm Indonesian. You was colonised me

[@sgtsonny]

I'm a Belgian and I did no such thing :)

[@raidentempest5856]

Ja, ik ben van Nederlands bloed.

[@nispen]

Kan het NOG iets langzamer? En gekunstelder? Zzzzzzz

[@Dunsapie]

Wht's with the hand on the heart? Only Americans do that.

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

Sadly, here in the USA, (as of 2021) they now have a black National anthem, vs just our all American National anthem, so, before a football game, etc, you have to hear both. sigh.

[@franceshale584]

I’m sorry, I must really be out of touch! What is the black National anthem? I want to be aware of it.

[@claudiaendlich8709]

Ik85de

[@rizqonraufi9156]

I'm Indonesian.love for penjajah.