Flash mob “Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9”

[@robertlloyd7167]

Many people don't know Beethoven was completely deaf when he composed this symphony. He could hear all the parts in his mind. Pure genius.

[@jefferyamin9916]

Good job Japan

[@joemahoney7690]

perfect pitch boy

[@Aikaplan]

They have recently said he had some hearing in one ear. He said he derived courage to write this piece from reading Plutarch's Lives of the Great Greeks and Romans.

[@wilhelmii6221]

Some historians think that he actully never was really deaf but that he faked it for attencion

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

Yup, TRUE GENIUS - You got that right!💕 💙💛🌹💜🍎🇺🇸

[@danmcglaun1]

For all who are not realizing this: At 8:09 the crowd begins singing the chorus in Japanese. Until this point, everything has been in PERFECT German, but now we see how wonderful the message is when folks sing this message in their own language. What an amazing moment in music.

[@eyeofthasky]

thanks, i asked exactly that more than 3 years ago but my comment sank into oblivion without an answer :D

[@strongmermaid4651]

Thanks 😊

[@christinekennett8170]

Had no idea. Music should be mandatory in schools. Music is medicine

[@poozlius]

And still...not a flash mob, with 90% of the audience standing around waiting before the start.

[@janettimberg924]

Thats so amazing about the languages; a real musical moment indeed! I just love this whole scenario but do agree it's not a real flashmob situ- ation as i've been in many my self !

[@corinnoiv.padishaemperor9208]

As a German native speaker I can’t express my awe of how PERFECT this German sounds even spoken by these Japanese - I wish my Japanese was as half as good as their German.

[@lemonycricket3286]

I didnt even recognise it was japanese! Huge thanks and a big hug to our japanese brothers and sisters!

[@mookiestewart3776]

As someone that took two years of Japanese in uni/college it’s not the impossible language everyone makes it out to be . A little effort goes a long way my friend ;)

[@mmmoroi]

To be honest, German is the easiest language for anyone not least a Japanese to pronounce with reasonable precision except Umlaut and trill, thanks largely to the nearly total absence of spelling-pronunciation irregularities. which is another aspect of precision-orientated German culture excluding deviations from rules. You just follow spelling and you make no mispronunciation. In the mean time, however, I must admit that German grammar is a sheer nightmare.

[@MrMgblue22]

There is a very good reason, why after 250 years this piece is still performed and moves one to tears…a masterpiece of genius, thank you Beethoven, Bravo 👏👏👏👏

[@jeanrobinson705]

200, actually.

[@christinekennett8170]

....and he was dyslexic as well. Brilliant

[@alfonsomunoz4424]

It premiered in 1824

[@christinekennett8170]

An honor to be a part of that. His music (we need more) is a treasure to be sure. Wasn’t he under 15 when he wrote that?

[@christinekennett8170]

So many well known people have dyslexia. Whoopi Goldberg - list too long and very interesting 🇺🇦☮️🇺🇸❤️🌈

[@sandragainsbourgs9081]

I wonder if Beethoven had ever thought that in a few centuries his symphony would be played in a Japanese mall. Peace and goodwill to all mankind.

[@bilbil7331]

they are beautiful. They have made it their own. I never tire of listening to it.

[@anniejacquet]

Sandra Gainsbourgs i

[@BlackInMind5]

Yes, he knew his music will survive centuries and will be played in all kinds of strange locations across continents.

[@poning8184]

What's a "mall"?

[@spark_6710]

Ion Did he really say that!? I'm gullible so...lol.

[@musashi28]

This is coming from a German, I really had tears of joy watching this video, so thank you very much from Germany to Japan! これはドイツ人から来ている私は本当にこのビデオを見て喜びの涙を持っていました ドイツから日本へ、多くの感謝と賞賛を!!!!

[@hannahz6754]

Me too, another German, moved to tears by this amazing performance !!! Wonderful to watch and listen !!!

[@BioChemistryWizard]

Germany and Japan have always been the best friends. Even since WW2 haha

[@glamsky3257]

@@BioChemistryWizard So?

[@BG-iu1ld]

Truly an Ode to Joy!

[@m.watanabe3]

Vielen Dank!! Ich bin Japanerin. Wishing you a wonderful new year!!

[@Kathy3041]

Music is truly the universal language. Japanese singing in German, spectacular!

[@jimmyhaley727]

universal language,,, yes it is,,, ole USN vet

[@stevebirmingham9650]

German music played in Japan and most comments written in English yahoo spectacular world communication x

[@austrobok2958]

To be honest it didn't sound too german to me, but that doesn't matter.. it was sung and played with the right spirit and was a joy to behold!

[@yousaw]

Actually, they sing all in Japanese!　For example, Yorokobi in stead of Freude . That is vital for singers and listeners to feel deep from their heart.

[@cim888]

Sadly its not universally loved though. Imagine singing Chinese in America right now with all the China hate.

[@jonathannerz1696]

I love how Beethoven’s 9th is so engrained into Japanese culture that the crowd just knows when to join in and sing.

[@ElizabethMcCormick-s2n]

It's a pretty universal piece of music!

[@tsutaenovick1036]

アジアで初めてベートベンの交響曲第九番が演奏されたのは百年前の徳島県。 当時の捕虜のドイツ人による感謝の演奏だつた。 捕虜たちは橋を作ったり　パンを焼いたり地元の徳島の人たちと暖かな友好を築いた。 東京都　渋谷区の表参道でのフラッシュモブは九月だったが　例年十二月に 歓喜の歌の大合唱が催される。日本人　素晴らしい。

[@EdwardOversen-ds9jf]

Domo arigato.

[@haukepowers8491]

As a trombonist and a German, I had tears of joy coursing down my cheeks..BRAVO !!!

[@mitanni0]

Greetings from Austria. I need my dose of THAT part of #9 at least once a month ;-) Simply can't stop watching this heart moving performance :-)

[@bobp3390]

I'm English and cannot play a note ..But I too wept tears of joy ..

[@THyperon]

Same here... German Organist.

[@merubindono]

What I find more impressive is how literally everyone remained quiet just so everyone can hear the music.

[@marktec58]

The Japanese have impeccable manners!

[@leonmozambique533]

its a cultural thing

[@theroadtocosplayandcomicco5840]

Tofu Kingpin that is it im moving to Japan

[@alaskanwolf]

Look at all the people gathered, this was preplanned and obviously advertised, wtf is considered a flash mob anymore even though its a beautiful song

[@sethanix3969]

In japan virtually everybody knows the german(!) text to this one - so the audience singing along to the orchestra says absoluty nothing aubout them being there on purpose or by accident...

[@Helismoke]

In a 42 year career in Aviation, I spent 28 years working all around the world and know this: Get rid of the Statesmen, politicians, and soldiers. Send orchestras, bands, and choirs to different countries and let everyone sing together. What a great place it would be!

[@e716jg]

Most people around the world all want the same thing…to just be happy & prosperous.

[@schiffweber1]

The 9th Symphony......perhaps the greatest piece of music ever written.

[@therealoldnewb1716]

It needs to be the World Anthem! It is our Antheme of Europe ... but ... it's the perfect joice!

[@lukeshaddick7486]

Perhaps the most over played piece of music ever written

[@julioyang7370]

@@therealoldnewb1716 太棒了!

[@mranime97]

No offence but Beethoven better than Mozart

[@raynorris3079]

No sure about that... Gary Balow I want you back must be up there

[@kfkle9]

beeing german and learning japanese I am extremly impressed by their german pronunciation. nice performance.

[@lifeeternal9767]

Asiaten sprechen nach meiner Ansicht neben allen anderen Ausländern am besten deutsch...sogar besser als manch Deutscher :D

[@kooom_du_nicht]

HachiRoku du hast recht

[@RenegadeSamurai]

hab mal ein Video von einem japanischen Chor aus 10000 Menschen gesehn. Da haben sie auch das Lied gesungen. Gänsehaut und Tränen in den Augen. Als ich dieses Jahr in japan war, hatte ich Probleme am FLughafen mit dem Immigrationsformular. nach dem 3. versuch, kam ein Flughafenmitarbeiter zu mir und hat mich in fließendem Deutsch angesprochen. Als ich mich umgedreht hatte stand ein Japaner um die 40 vor mir und hat mich angelächelt. Ich dachte ehrlich erst ohne hinzusehen, dass er deutscher sei.

[@bluebell5737]

Goodness! How many languages do you command! Bravo!

[@johannschneider6372]

Wenn amn richtig hinhört, sprechen diese Menschen dort Japanisch und kein Deutsch!

[@foxfur8327]

Couldn't care less whether it was flash mob or otherwise. The greatest appreciation was the beautiful music and people making people smile. We need more of that in this world. Thank you wonderful performers. Very nice!

[@WalterJoergLangbein]

Exactly! So very true!

[@VivianSmiling]

Agree

[@terryisaac8195]

I'd like to see something like that take place anywhere in the usa; but I'm not holding my breath because the people of this country don't have the decency, or the courtesy to listen to, or participate in an event of this nature. If there's no alcohol or drugs involved, or a chance for being obnoxious and rowdy it would never happen!!! If these statements offend you, oh well; deal with it!!!

[@rogerw.5442]

The "whole" mall was not in on it - but there certainly were a whole of people who were. I assure you, the vast majority of Japanese do not know this piece, let along how to sing it, but for the sake of the video, they obviously focused on the part of the crowds that were closest in recording distance to the musicians.

[@krane15]

Ain't that the truth. Too bad this type of unity doesn't extend over to the way we treat each other on a daily basis.

[@richardgaines9450]

No sheet music seen anywhere------all these GRADE A + musicians memorized and played to perfection ----but thats the brilliance of the Japanese people !!

[@philipmatthews8293]

Bullshit!

[@brunkerj]

Brilliance of musicians everywhere that perfect their craft.

[@めんたいかまたま]

早くまたこんな事ができる日常が戻ってきますように

[@georgemallory797]

This shook me to my very core. I had a visceral, profound reaction to this that caught me completely off guard. Goosebumps down my legs and up my back. I had no idea how beautiful this was going to be. Very moving. I finally understand how people can be moved to tears in the presence of such beauty and excellence and grace because that is what just happened to me. Please, dear God, let our world gravitate toward moments like these and away from the tyranny and fear we are witnessing daily.

[@namvet1968]

As a Vietnam vet (drafted), agree 100%.

[@venven809]

What you are saying is so beautiful

[@marlysseward6730]

Amen!

[@azia5051]

Who ever mad this are 100% smart.

[@karenhartman9774]

Amen! Amen! Amen!

[@marclaw9374]

Japanese they never stop at good enough... They always make it better....

[@toni4729]

They do indeed, this is the best I've ever heard. Love it from Australia.

[@avatarlhamo3063]

Actually... no. The first player plays way too fast and it feels like his hand is lazy

[@edjarrett3164]

As a Japanese American who has spent time in Japan, it wasn’t surprising to see the embrace of a classic. Japanese embrace music of all styles, but classical music is still deeply embedded in their culture. The young people playing in the orchestra reflect that foundational embrace of the classics. But what was just as amazing was the voices across generations singing the praise of this classic. The voices together was truly inspirational. Wish I could have been there. Hard to beat this performance on any level.

[@mookiestewart3776]

As an American you should know that we embrace the classics as well. Or at least those of us that spend any time learning instruments do. Ode to joy isn’t enjoyed any more by one culture over the other , it’s celebrated the world over

[@antonwills-eve124]

This magnificent trend of bringing 'flash mob' performances to everyone is the greatest musical development in my lifetime, and I'm 78. The venues and manner of surprise appearance of the musicians in every type of setting in all parts of the world has brought the joy of music to everyone, rich, poor, young, old, Ill and in good health. Long may this gift to us all continue.

[@sallyolssen63]

Yes absolutely ‘Ode toJoy’ so apt - that was fabulous!!!!

[@maureenhiggins7341]

Also, 78 and brought tears of joy!

[@okinawamode891]

素晴らしいフラッシュモブに感動しました。演奏のクオリティも非常に高い。みんなマスクしてない、何で？と思ったら２０１６年。本当に早くコロナ終わって欲しいです。

[@nickzyu]

It doesn't matter if this is staged. Thanks to this wonderful orchestra for playing one of the greatest pieces in a public space. One doesn't just hear a live orchestra at a random day. How lucky of those people at the mall to experience this!

[@AlexS-oj8qf]

I mean every flashmob are staged so...

[@BOO-bl8yd]

大合唱が始まったら、涙が出てきて止まりませんでした。 ここに偶然居合わせた方々、幸せだっただろうなあ。

[@rkeurope7200]

Thats what its all about:)

[@chikai733]

買い物に行ってこんな素晴らしい演奏を偶然聴けたら感動で失神しそう。買い物に行った事忘れて帰りそう。

[@chih3630]

「人類皆兄弟」ってちょっと小っ恥ずかしいけど、この第九のメロディーに乗せると抗いようのない説得力があります。 一万人の第九もこのモールでの演奏も、この曲のテーマを体現していて感動します。ベートーベンが聞いたらきっと喜びますね。 演奏も元気があって、この場所にピッタリだと思いました。 今年はコロナで合唱も演奏もままならないけど、こんな楽しみが早くまた実現できる日が来ることを心から祈っています。

[@phaecops]

Clever. The chorus was in the audience hanging over the rails.

[@Cassxowary]

They are people too so... also, some might be people wanting to join in

[@venven809]

They are not part of chorus. Just people in the mall

[@TallMichelleWithTheLongHair]

Just when they started singing showing all of the people singing I got chills. So beautiful. To all the parents of these people who made them take classes, thank you!

[@LaszloDrToth-in4qu]

Bravo

[@gehutch]

Once in a while there is an opening for the human spirit to bloom outward, and when it does it is beautiful.

[@JoachimKessel]

❤❤❤

[@carolyoung4180]

When this pandemic is over we need a world ode to Joy flash mob!!

[@susannahkelpyotter5595]

Have been watching these all morning. Each person filmed is radiant and beautiful. This is humanity shining. Now is closed down.

[@timasendorf2920]

Gordon Hutchings and it sounds something like this!

[@janetbrown6301]

That’s a beautiful statement.

[@carlosayerbe9718]

Japan is SO organized that even the Flash Mobs are announced so everybody leaves space for the performers

[@demibara]

Nah.., not really. I guess it's because of that barrier. ( the minutes 3:12 )

[@marsnotadoggo6809]

lol idk if its their mic is high quality but at the moment theye started to play suddenly all the noises fade away

[@aus993]

That's the quality of Classical Music against Heavy Rock Band. i. Order ii. Finesse iii. Detailed What else can you add?

[@behrpalomo4479]

I was wondering, this does seem like the most anticipated and planned Flash Mob ever. Everyone was lined up on the balconies waiting for the show to start. I was thinking maybe it's something about Japanese culture they couldn't keep it a secret?

[@marciashiraishi5891]

@@aus993 I'm Japanese, I love rock'n'roll AND classical music. There's no contradiction in that, but a lot of people find it weird...

[@rogerclark3229]

A wonderful and moving performance! Never let anyone use the word "appropriation'" - i.e. Japanese performing German music. This is not stealing and warping something. This is everyone enjoying art from different cultures. Thank you for an imaginative and moving experience. You have reinterpreted a masterpiece!

[@philwell76]

Music as timeless and beautiful as this, has absolutely nothing to do with class,race or breed! It was birthed for all humans....no claim to its ownership. Pygmies can play this on coconuts and logs and it’s theirs! It makes me smile and we’ll tears...

[@jillbecker8651]

We all need to remember that music is the international language! How beautiful! 😷💕🎹🎼🎵🎶

[@liliamcirio7902]

Totalmente bello y sin idioma solo la del alma.Argentina 2022

[@c.m.cordero1772]

Thats not what " appropriation " means anyway. Most music isn't a problem to share. Pretty sure the Germans don't mind.

[@rogerclark3229]

@@c.m.cordero1772 On the contrary sharing music is a problem! There are people now arguing that Western music is colonialism! Therefore it should be banned. There's no limit to stupidity when it comes to the Woke Brigade. Anything to do with Western civilization offends them. I'm sure you'll find someone objecting to Debussy using oriental sounds in his music.

[@pure1949]

今さらハマった

[@pure1949]

そんなヤツおるん？

[@thornesong_alchemist]

When you're just taking your violin on a walk through the local mall and suddenly you heAR THE SONG OF YOUR PEOPLE.

[@DaWhiteWolffie]

LOL

[@earthwizz]

Ivanatis I used to have a pair of hemp overalls from Germany. Bright yellow they were.

[@iceneko9170]

Theodore Ashford best comment ive seen today. Thank you. You made my day.

[@existentialreader5323]

I was about to comment “Why would someone walk their violin?” And then I realised that is a thing I would actually do.

[@TheFagotista]

Theodore Ashford brazil

[@Mika-tz1dv]

みんな笑顔で音楽を楽しんでるのが凄くいい！

[@fairwinds610]

This is WORLD music; if we are still here a thousand years from now, this will still be popular.

[@firebreath3926]

As child was always just thought is just well known in my area as the componist was from my town. Was need a while realize that its not regional or german but a world thingy

[@Lärreyy]

@@firebreath3926 indeed

[@ffgummipig]

Well said!

[@joshmocherman5528]

Agreed!

[@Helz777]

If some woke idiot doesn't try to ban music of old white men!!!

[@robyncarter5135]

OMG, this was so wonderful! All these lovely Japanese people singing in German. Music is the language EVERYONE understands.

[@okieking8503]

Humanity has so much potential for beauty. Imagine if we all put our heads together and made harmony rather than constant bickering over nothing

[@donnagilligan2905]

Yes absolutely from a classical pianist who see's beauty in kindness.Thank you Daniel.

[@GabsARV]

An absolute heaven

[@lleelectricinc.9969]

donna gilligan )

[@thomaskember4628]

If only, but you only have to open a newspaper to see we are a long way from doing that.

[@IRosamelia]

Then we would have to forfeit our ego and most people aren't willing to do that

[@eruguran1]

日本人のコメントの少なさと、海外からの賞賛に驚きました！ 実に素晴らしい演奏と合唱でした！

[@sugokuytb31]

@justified hate same greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@paprika1951]

Astounding! The full orchestra plus chorus in that space?! It must have been like the thunder of the apocalypse and the combined voices of the heavenly host! Greatest applause and endless admiration to all those participating and responsible. It made me cry & I wasn’t even there 🥲

[@user-sc2oz8oh4f]

とても、とても素晴らしい!!ウヌライナの地にこの歌声が響き渡り早く平和が訪れることを願わずにはいられない。

[@マルコスデス]

日本にもっとこーいうのしてほしいな そして私もこの中に入って演奏してみたい。今はまだ高1だけどいつかは音楽で世界に繋がりたい

[@やまあらし針山]

がんばれー👊😆🎵

[@hiro-st5dz]

頑張って！！

[@NotorioDj]

@6:22 I started crying tears of joy! I hadn't felt such a strong emotion in so long. I long for the moments when things like this are the norm no face masks restricting us from such beautiful & simple joys! This pandemic seems to have impacted me more than I thought but watching this gives me hope that things will revert & that the power of music will unite us!

[@BenMader10309]

Am I the only one who gets super goosebumps when the vocal part begins.

[@rachelgarber1423]

Ben Mader No

[@SophiesDriver]

Not at all. Goosebumps, and this one took my breath away

[@daredemo173]

This piece is a goosebump as a whole.

[@innocentbystander1621]

No sir, tears pour from eyes!!!

[@porcelainpup]

I get goosebumps when it starts, shit.

[@RezcaSyam]

When those elders starts singing from the railing though… GOOSEBUMPS!!!

[@NoahBodze]

All men shall be brothers.

[@左子嘉彦-j2p]

この曲を聴くと　この世にある　生きとし生ける者が　胸を張って　生きて行けそうな気がする。音楽は力　言霊と共に

[@CeeYui]

when the crowd is actually part of the performance... but then you're surprised that the person right beside you is part of the choir. #lol

[@Fynach]

that was so cool when everyone was singing. It was maybe not a flash mob but DID YOU SEE there were at least 3 stories in that building! Great coordination and great song!

[@anthonycasso469]

azinineMC 5

[@demonindenim]

symphony no. 9 is played all around japan every new year, it would be a surprise that no-one knows it

[@ukasz8366]

This was the choir

[@ludwigvanbeethoven5176]

@@demonindenim really?!?! omg must move now lol

[@tyatyadayodayo]

スゴイねぇーこりゃ贅沢だ 合唱だけじゃなくソリストまで 居合わせた人は幸せ者だ

[@mjremy2605]

The thunderous clapping was like rain falling after the storm. What a beautiful sight. Japanese people playing German Beethoven. I love it when the world comes together in joy. What an inspiring piece. Fills me with joy and hope.

[@Adam253]

This brings tears of happiness to my eyes. If this song doesn't move you, you're not human

[@milk6172]

piece*

[@margaretlavender9647]

Even tho there are words to sing in this composition, in the classical music world it is NEVER EVER called a ‘song’. In classical music it is ‘a piece’ or a ‘composition’.

[@timking2901]

I feel sorry for those that don't feel, touch and taste the music. This is a three tissue production

[@crazycanuk0714]

It brought tears to my eyes as well.

[@所詮男と女]

自分以外が圧倒的な歌唱力で訳わからん歌詞歌い始めたら泣く

[@masanas3869]

圧倒的アウェイ感

[@jrbutnotewing8227]

In the church I was raised in this was made into a hymn called "Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee" I have always loved this piece whether it was played or sung. Thank you Beethoven!

[@Sakura-ke8bs]

凄すぎて画面越しなのに鳥肌が止まりません。 1度でいいからこういうの出くわしてみたいなぁ

[@JBiggs54442]

If there is one thing humanity must keep alive. It is this.

[@franklinchinquee4293]

Music alone shall live, never will die!?

[@Nedalin]

Love how the audience is singing along! Thank you for showing (again) that this music speaks to all of us! As a german, a European, a human inhabiting this planet, my deepest thanks!

[@pimenel]

Beautiful

[@boredoftheworld]

This was no mere audience, this was a congregation at prayer. Music that allows the heart and mind to soar together is so very rare, its magic reunites what custom has divided. :)

[@danielsawler]

Pretty sure those singing along are part of the flash mob haha. This piece is not easy to sing and the average person will not know each of the parts :P

[@chrishieke1261]

Fittingly, the Germans started this Beethoven mania in Japan a century ago. ;)

[@whyyouneedtaknow8761]

I'm an American!!! this does NOT speak to me at all!

[@ashipnerdoffical4260]

Beethoven made it while he was completely deaf, the EU made it their anthem, churches took the tune and made it a hymn, and the world remembers it as the most iconic piece of classical music ever created. Should the world unite to one cause for peace, this should be the anthem. And while I know that will never happen, the fact that we are still listening and enjoying this music when it is almost 200 years old just shows how much it is really worth. This is one thing no one will ever take from us. Not even death could stop the beauty of this music.

[@verydarkmatter8950]

very well said. Thank you :)

[@ashipnerdoffical4260]

;)

[@TallisKeeton]

I love this piece of music not becouse its European Union anthem, but becouse it is music which invigorates in our hearts our dream about united Europe, a dream which maybe lost forever and soon. Maybe the Union will become centralized totalitarian technocratic regime or maybe the Union will be gone - destroyed by egotistic maniacs and we become again a bunch of little quarrellsome particles. But this sheer greatnes of a music will be forever a memento of a beautiful vision, and Beethoven forever will be a conjurer of this vision - of truely united European nations - united in peace, united in strife for truth and united in joy of future discoveries.

[@ashipnerdoffical4260]

Tallis Keeton Yeah, knowing humanity it's going to get worse before it gets better. Still though, the Lord will see us through.

[@sweetlullaby8465]

Wow this really touching

[@セキセイインコインコの雛がやってきた]

見て、聞いていて、自然と涙がこみ上げます。

[@magnustool]

この美しいプレゼンテーションをありがとう。 そして、ベートーベン生誕の地ボンから日本へたくさんのご挨拶を。 🇩🇪🙏🇯🇵

[@popazz1]

Heard 'Ode To Joy' so many times and it always brings a tear to my eye and this time was no exception. Absolutely stunning. Shakespeare told us, " If music be the food of love, play on ". It's true,music IS the food of love and it brings us all together.

[@gumirush4257]

My class played a simpler version with brass instruments and this is very true since after the performance the crowd clapped so hard in the auditorium we playing in

[@wormonastring1044]

JohnPaul Dixon why it’s not even a good song it’s so boring 😂

[@popazz1]

@@wormonastring1044 Yeah right, whatever you say,pal.😠

[@bethmerryfield7186]

Wonderful words from you!

[@erickasullivan9402]

My very first musical love was Herr Beethoven.

[@treywest268]

Ludwig Van Beethoven wrote this masterpiece in the international language of music. This performance is magical!!!

[@paulnone9984]

People here actually complaining "Omg this isn't a flashmob, everyone in the mall is in on it!" Just enjoy the music, holy shit. Yeah, a majority was in on it, but it's still a flashmob where other shoppers didn't know it was going on.

[@maryannkickliter9028]

God bless us all Amen! Marvelous*

[@ddebenedictis]

True. In fact, a flashmob does not even require any unaware observers.

[@Jon_from_LI]

Music really is the universal language. This proves it.

[@mookiestewart3776]

Music really is the greatest invention of the human species . All peoples and all cultures have such amazing musical foundations . It’s literally our gift to the universe since we sent out our golden records into space on golden vinyls

[@larryd6143]

The performance was beautiful. Whether it was technically a "flash mob" or not is unimportant. it celebrates a performance a century ago. Nations have come a long way in sharing music, culture, food, science and language over the last 100 years and we are all better off as a result. They brought joy to our eyes and ears and deserve only high praise. Thank You/arigato.

[@jatikammanigault6109]

I SWEAR, when this pandemic is over, I am getting on a plane and flying to where ever I need to go to see a flash mob perform Beethoven's 9th - Ode To Joy. I want to be able to cry over this in public and not just in front of my computer at 2:30 in in the morning. BRAVO!!!

[@kevinmoore9084]

The Richmond symphony orchestra used to do this kind of thing I just messaged two of the members to bring it back make it happen again now

[@motherchrysler]

Hello, I’m also watching at 2:30

[@robmack7382]

What a great comment.

[@fjones]

Jatika...I'm coming with you . It's a beautiful, uplifting timeless classic. Enjoying it on the bus this wet dull morning. Bravo to these brilliant performers and bravo to the late great Beethoven 👏👏😌👌👌

[@gsabillon23]

Wow! I 'm speechless. What a treat the shoppers at that mall had that day!

[@santolify]

I love how the crowd gets silent and is respectful to the performers.

[@LauraB12k]

This piece of music got me through some rough times as a teenager. It was a reminder that there was still beauty in the world, and the album was the only thing I missed when I ran away. I still love it, and this performance was beautiful.

[@ohkens696]

素晴らしい、この演奏と合唱の一体感に圧倒される感じがとてもいい。

[@stevenlittle6637]

This was a huge surprise starting slowly and amazing by the time everyone in the orchestra had joined. Then you got another surprise when the full choir joined It gave me goosebumps and shivers all over. It made me very emotional and tears were streaming down my face. It really touched me It must have sounded amazing in that space ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC ! !

[@donaldbailey7650]

Everytime I listen it has the same effect on me.

[@はむはむはむちゃん-o9e]

音楽ってすごいって心から思う

[@avagosiewski2018]

Many flash mobs from around the world perform Beethoven's 9th symphony. Of all the ones I've seen, this version is by far the best. Way to go.

[@ピンクサファイア-r1b]

ビオラとバイオリンのハーモニー、 そして 合唱団の歌声が調和している❣️ 素晴らしい贈り物🎁！

[@iainjones5002]

To paraphrase the title, "Ode to Joy", let me say, "Ooh, what Joy!" An accomplished performance by players and choristers who so visibly enjoyed themselves. But don't forget the soloists who were exceptional too! A rare treat, a gem of musical expertise, especially when the Chorus pitched in. Well done to all.

[@ruty6099]

Im pretty sure everyone already knew Ode to Joy was Beethoven's 9th symphony if they didnt Idk why they're here

[@goldenbear8088]

This is absolutely amazing thrilling touching moving magnificent I am not at all concerned about who or why or how I was only blessed to hear these wonderful musicians and singers from all walks of life I'm sure to pour out their praise and allow other humans 2 enjoy this. As an American citizen, brought up in the southern Baptist Church and singing in choirs all my life there is nothing so stirring as joining your voice with another human and experiencing the joy that it gives you. I just want to say thank you thank you thank you.

[@williamjones7163]

OH MY GOD! I would have loved to experience the moment when everybody started to sing. I got chills listening to it on my phone. It would have been transcending in person.

[@BTinSF]

I don't think "everybody" was singing. I assume those singing were choristers planted in the hall because I'm a lifelong classical music fan and I couldn't sing all the words in German. I doubt anything like that many "regular" Japanese could unless they were trained to do so.

[@mmmoroi]

@@BTinSF 　"those singing were choristers planted in the hall" is exactly what a flash mob is about, is it not? While Beethoven's No.9 is extremely popular, few Japanese can sing it in German. Those singing in German from 6:23 to 7:49 are the members of the Musashino Chorus who are familiar with the German lyrics, whereas those joining the chorus (a dozen or two individuals) from 8:11 are the laymen=members of the public who happen to know the lyrics in Japanese only. Note that members of the Musashino Chorus changed language at this point apparently to encourage passers-by to participate in the choir; simply because this climax is the part of the symphony best known to anyone in the country. Personally I believe at least the first part of the lyrics by Schiller is worth memorising since the time I was deeply impressed by the performance of an actress reciting this in one scene of the film "Clockwork Orange (1971)" by Stanley Kubrick. Freude, schöner Götterfunken Tochter aus Elysium Wir betreten feuertrunken Himmlische, Dein Heiligtum Deine Zauber binden wieder Was die Mode streng geteilt Alle Menschen werden Brüder Wo Dein sanfter Flügel weilt I believe you have far more extensive knowledge about classical music than I have, and I hope you join me praising its unparalleled beauty in both poetic and phonetic terms, which is sadly missing from this splendid performance in the footage.

[@mastiffmama6008]

That is exactly how I feel. To witness this in person would be pure joy!

[@richardgaines9450]

Oh such rapturous beauty......and the 4 soloists were beyond spectacular......the soprano and bass were heavenly.

[@ladydawgfan4832]

One of the nicest, most joyful versions of this composition that I've ever heard. Wonderful!! Simply wonderful!! 👏👏👏

[@斉藤公敏]

国内最高だった。聴衆が少なくてもったいない。

[@おかえこ]

初めまして！少なくとも歌ってるかたがたは関係者ですね。偶然居合わせた聴衆は少ないかもしれませんね。 演奏は素敵でしたが、動画としてはまだまだわざとらしさがあるように思ってしまいます。

[@bronxboy47]

My high school Music Appreciation teacher, Mr. McCormick, wrote lyrics to the final movement of this symphony in 1963. I remember all the words to this day. "Gather round and join the chorus, sing the brotherhood of man. Confirm the truth that all are equal children of the almighty one. We will understand each other when all nations join as one. Brothers all in human nature, love alone can make us one." Although not a direct translation from German, it captures the spirit of Beethoven's original lyrics.

[@maryl5567]

Wow!! Thank so much for sharing the words!! A tear worthy moment for sure!! 🥲

[@arkosaso]

The text was adapted from the "Ode an die Freude ", a poem written by Friedrich Schiller with additional text written by Beethoven.

[@caroledeestark7947]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENT!!!

[@grk6573]

Wow!! That was beautiful. Thank you. 🙏🙏

[@NoahBodze]

@@maryl5567 nah. Im gonna stick with Schiller.

[@bagelsarenice8300]

Deadass the way my soul would've ascended if I ever got to see that in person

[@blakeyonthebuses]

Absolutely fantastic. Hats off to the Japanese for this fantastic performance. Brilliant

[@littlebill9229]

And the one white guy

[@Entropy__]

Little Bill hahaha I was wondering wtf is he doing there "."

[@ronaldmcsweeney7945]

just a quick point to make on an absolutely stunning performance. in all other flashmobs with musical instruments, I have seen sheet music on this performance I didn't spot any they all played or sang from memory now that's what I call a performance bravo to the choir and orchestra.

[@kelvinsmallwood6315]

You're right about no sheet music in this performance. It is also the best performance on You Tubeas all the other performances only play pArt of the final.

[@robinhood1016]

Every orchestra kid knows Ode to Joy by heart by the time we reach 11th grade.

[@MrLovegrove]

This is honestly one of the most beautiful renditions of Beethoven's Ninth I have ever heard.

[@鶴田須美子-o3r]

なんて素敵な第九でしょう❗買い物客が歌い出してビックリ、ブラボー‼️

[@jobvink]

Finally a "surprise" performance of Beethoven's 9th that, apart for a few literal repeats supposedly to accomodate performers joining in from across the mall, actually follows the original Beethoven score to the last details. Most Ode An Die Freude-flashmobs use a simplified, reduced, specially-made-for-the-event arrangement. So I wanna hand out a big compliment to all who learned to play or sing their parts by heart.

[@erzascarlet7616]

Job Vink lol 156likes

[@jhaymarforcadilla4907]

Well, considering that Symphony No. 9 is being played widely in Japan every New Year, it would be really obvious that many Japanese would know it by heart, wouldn't it?

[@kirstyi7860]

Actually, I've sung that piece, just the chorale of the third movement and it wasn't complete at all. They left a lot out.

[@brojan155]

very good

[@wowthungsten]

We knew you would be here, commenting on the performance, and we did not want to disappoint you. We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@fubuki0209ful]

徳島県民は全員が第九を歌えるって噂はホントだったんだな。

[@bus_driver2541]

始めはただの観客だと思っていた人たちが、実は合唱団だった・・・ 感動です。

[@sillysod33]

To everyone involved in this performance, may you live long, beautiful lives. And thank you! 💜💜💜🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mochs62512]

I've heard this performed a million times why am I crying????

[@lc3763]

megan ochs. Its because of the beauty of humans and what can be created together in "concert"

[@samyagdrsti]

That's OK. I've cried everytime I've listened to it, since I was a baby for over 40 décadas, alone, and making a fool of myself at concert halls. You're not alone. I don't know what that cheeky Ludwig was thinking, coming up with a finale like that.

[@samyagdrsti]

*4 decades. I'm not THAT old.

[@billace90]

Because the power of Beethoven’s music, that’s why.

[@javierds1972]

The hymn of our existence; God bless humanity, every human being that inhabits this planet. Greetings from Mexico

[@shawnjohnstone3924]

Beautifully said! Greetings from canada!👍👍👍

[@elaineflohr9145]

Javier Greetings from Australia!

[@kingofhumanity]

Love from America 🇺🇸

[@wendyladybug355laurie4]

PrayersnLuv WWG1WGA,May God Bless All!!!! We have Been Blessed To Visit Your Beautiful Country Severi Times& I Pray we Will Many Times Again!!!!👼👼💝💝🙏🙏✝️✝️

[@wendyladybug355laurie4]

@@elaineflohr9145 PrayersnLuv WWG1WGA 👼👼🥰🥰💝💝🙏🙏✝️✝️

[@ersan4080]

Beethoven he's my favorite musician. When I hear their harmony, it reaches my soul and tears come out of my being. Interestingly, I also have Otosclerosis.

[@mariemorin6231]

He's my favorite musician too.

[@ZomBMarketing]

Why does it take something like this for me to fall back in love with the human race...

[@aokimika9249]

Hm meh. 3 hours ago a depression wave hit me and I'm looking for distraction..

[@GronTheMighty]

@@aokimika9249Please, i beg you, do not let dark feelings grasp at your heart; fight them to flee with the mighty acts of smiling to strangers on the street, the pouring out of the best and most potent words of encouragement and thankfulness you can conjure from out of nowhere to those you meet who are working with sullen looks on their faces and dirt on their hands, giving gifts of nourishment to others. Persist with kindness in breaking down the unneeded barriers holding apart our hearts, that they may come to touch and spread the strength of unrequited love amongst us - I too found myself once coming under the brief spell of a sadness that felt unlike any i could disperse in solitude; I chose to reject it at first by just giving sandwiches to homeless people even though i had barely the money to feed myself, and it didn't take long before the smiles they paid in return brought me back from the edge of the abyss to where i am now, a glowing beacon of willful and playful joy those around me mill and swarm about for closeness, warmth, comfort, and the healing of aching hearts. You too have the same power if not more, i believe you can find it and bring it to bear, showing the entirety of the universe your kindling flame and doubtlessly it will grow like the strongest of seeds evermore - even as i write this meagre gift of words just for you, knowing nothing of your person or the struggle that is your life, i weep in earnest, not from sadness but because my heart throbs, for it is now a vessel in which hope can live and exude from; hope that you too will persevere and flourish. You have my faith, need you any more, then just tell a little of what ails you the most; i can no longer judge others as that act was part of what drove me towards the cold darkness, and rest awaits only when i become dust and memories, until then you may take from me any strength you need, i give it freely and with no desire for recompense!

[@GronTheMighty]

You may have tried to hide away yourself from others, tried to pass judgement, expected every fellow human to already be working in unison towards the harmonious existence music can show us is promised when all hearts are openly exposed and beating together; Dwell further on what hinders your own self from being a person you can love, and make that hindrance vane and blemish no longer your sight of humanity with expectations of immediate betterment, but instead throw off those shackles of wanting and give of yourself to others - it may well be that many thousands of generations must yet pass before we are fully at peace, but as long as just one of us has the courage and will to roar at death and sadness, that path is the path we are all on, and believe me there are many with hearts of lions even if news and social media are all abuzz with emphasis on troubling trials all over the world. We need only pay heed to not falter ourselves, and to right our own course towards brighter times when we do, and we will succeed beyond measure, in due time :)

[@aokimika9249]

@@GronTheMighty oh boy.. thanks It got better. For me it's just life being life.. It be like that sometimes.

[@GronTheMighty]

@@aokimika9249It be indeed like that sometimes, when it seems insurmountable, we reach out for a little help :)

[@bonnitahiddinga]

Everyone is talking about how it's not a flash mob but is no one gonna appreciate this shit cause it's amazing

[@WalterJoergLangbein]

Wonderful Music, Great Performance! So bautiful! THANK YOU!

[@diplomasaurus4232]

Sounds amazing, very powerful hearing all those instruments and voices together

[@damnpianist]

Bonnita Hiddinga I thought so... I think there's much more meaning in this video than whether or not it's a flash mob

[@michaelmiller1215]

Bonnita Hiddinga It WAS amazing!

[@WalesRadio]

A flash mob or not, it was an uplifting performance all the same. It quite stills my blood. I wish I'd been there.

[@markdavies7834]

From a Welshman and the land of song this is fantastic. With so much pain and sadness grief and fighting in this world it goes to show that music can bring all races together with a strong bond of love and happiness. So beautiful thank you all.

[@dstatton]

Perhaps we're related. My grandmother, Jane Davies, was born in Aberdare, Wales, but I can't sing a lick. Name was changed to Davis upon arrival in the USA.

[@lleifior2]

Spot on Mark

[@maxmullen6337]

Mark Davies. But it doesn’t, not with south Asians anyway. In Britain you just don’t see South Asians participating in anything to do with western culture. Even second and third generation. It’s a disaster waiting to happen.

[@mickfunny4185]

Old Man this is why Trump wants America First, none of this foreign music

[@gregwilliams5998]

yackee Da boyo, sorry if i got this wrong...I'm an aussie!

[@zonech8725]

マジで泣けた！自然と涙がこぼれたよ！

[@sputnicksteerpike]

flash mob or not, who cares?! this was SO BEAUTIFUL and brought tears to my eyes! thank you for sharing!

[@robinhood1016]

Imagine if this just erupted around you while you were out looking for a pair of boots. I'd be in tears.

[@elizabethhayward5797]

I was in tears! Would be in public, wouldn’t be ashamed! And I just happened on this on the internet. If I would have been there in person, I would have been a puddle!

[@pantpissakornpannt1509]

This is my beautiful inspiration of music and attending flash mob

[@pantpissakornpannt1509]

Tearful music and flash mobs

[@azander1958]

This being a flash mob makes it better It shows how humanity can be united because of the power of music

[@eagleeye3451]

素晴らしい！　何度聴いても、涙が出ます。

[@校長カラス]

ブラボー‼いつも英語しか聞けてなくて今回は真面最高！楽団に幸あれ‼幸福あれ‼

[@okina229]

元歌はドイツ語のはず・・・

[@manfredfolz3673]

Heard a thousand times, loved it a thousand times! Simply fantastic! Thank you to all the Japanese singers who had to learn the German language and yet sang the Ode to Joy with so much enthusiasm. I will probably watch the video a thousand more times - it's just fantastic.....!

[@tonyporenshenko425]

Truly the most beautiful piece of music ever written preformed perfectly

[@parsakaali222]

Why i always find myself crying while watching flash mob videos

[@kmail8965]

same

[@leslietamucci2776]

Joyful and exquisite. I'm wondering, how does one gather hundreds of folks and their instruments to rehearse for this? Wow. An enormous feat. Congratulations to all who participated. Brilliant!!!!

[@kinmeichiku]

皆さんとっても楽しそう！まさに音楽の原点ですね。

[@alexdergacheff8135]

Did anyone else cry watching this....or just me? So good.

[@3a14laicf7]

Yah me cried

[@bilbil7331]

@@@Alex....hair raising..LOL

[@helruna7580]

me too ;-)

[@ReallyGottaTap]

Buckets.

[@yedduneil]

Yes I did