H.M.S Pinafore: "I am the Monarch of the Sea" - "When I was a Lad"

Scene from "H.M.S. Pinafore" Recorded live on October 10th, 11th, and 12th for the Intermountain Opera Company in Bozeman, MT. With Keith Jurosko.
EDITING PROGRAM: Sony Vegas 9
VIDEO FORMAT: AVI
RUNTIME: 04:55
ASPECT RATIO: 1.78:1

[@Anglomachian]

I like to see that no two actors appear to present Sir Joseph the same way. This one irritable and conniving, another slimy and frail, yet another blithely unaware. His character is so workable and specifics free that now he is the ruler of the Queen's Navee.

[@cesargimenez4286]

His character is so workable and specifics free that now he's the ruler of the queen's navee 🎶🎶🎶

[@docmike8601]

This is my favorite though...

[@LordGrumpus]

Absolutely spot on ! 👍🏼😎

[@MrGoneTroppo]

There's something wrong with our bloody ships today....

[@KittyStarlight]

Good one. Not what I thought you were going for at first, but good. That now he is the ruler of the Queen's Navee! ^___^

[@TheLibermania]

140 years later. And the text is still spot on for todays politics.

[@TheHutchy01]

Not quite. WH Smith had to run his business successfully before he could corruption his way into politics.

[@marcusc9931]

And it wrecked the political career of the original guy it mocked.

[@StevenTorrey]

It's interesting to see how each performer embellishes the role to make it their own.

[@maxinejacobson4006]

Diction is splendid, one can make out every single word. Singing’s excellent too.

[@HopeNazir]

I can't get enough of different people singing these songs lol. Same song, different takes

[@TheJPCatholic]

It’s really nice to not see a completely “cartoony” depiction of these numbers. It’s also a bonus to see him slightly breaking the fourth wall.

[@daveharrison8286]

His voice captures D'Oyly Carte's performances perfectly, what a pleasure.

[@samuellawrencesbookclub8250]

I get the feeling that the women are his sisters, his cousins, and aunts, all at the same time

[@aleisterlavey9716]

Aristocratic standards.

[@thedancehackersguidetoarge4301]

No way G&S could have implied such an improper thing.

[@JILL0704USA]

One of the best performances of Sir Joseph ☺️!

[@SephStanek]

Keith Jurosko: a true G&S legend... BRAVO!!!!

[@theodoreboyd1091]

Seph Stanek Heard him in not only Godspell but in Pirates of Penzance

[@madamevera]

Keith Jurosko is a great stylist of many styles, with much style!

[@mavisemberson8737]

Brilliant performance.

[@dauferm]

The best rendition I've ever seen for this song.

[@Abcd-hr9ot]

Lady on purple dress is so pretty

[@fleetadmiralperry5739]

She Is 😆

[@badas45]

This is so much better than rap and country

[@protocolofficer2629]

Actual fact. The “Ruler of the Queen’s Navy” at the time of writing was W.H.Smith. (Sound familiar?)

[@eddyharris2372]

That's certainly news to me.

[@69EBubu]

Yes, but it's not at all certain that it was the same WH Smith who later run a book and stationary business. Was it ?

[@neilwalter1]

His son

[@comically_large_cowboy_hat3385]

@@69EBubuyes it was

[@vistagreat9994]

this human playing a caricature of William Henry Smith looks somewhat similar to William Henry Smith

[@StevenTorrey]

Sadly, one suspects that is exactly how it is done!

[@TheCerametal]

Yup. They also get that sick kundalini.

[@RoosterFloyd]

Honesty, the fact that idiots can and do become such powerful people goes to show just how many opportunities this world can have for even the worst of us. Inspiring! If only skilled people got the job they wanted that wouldn't really be fair to the people with luck and connections now would it?

[@georgebuller1914]

I keep coming back to this masterpiece - it really does rank right up there with the very best versions of this piece in my opinion. I've forgiven them their minor faux-pas regarding their salutes. ;-) Had to smile this last visit - when they got to the bit about going 'below' 1:22 when the sea gets rough, my missus has the same 'affliction!' ;-)

[@feralbluee]

Thank you, thank you, thank you so much. a really great production and what a fantastic director - hilarious :}

[@georgebuller1914]

Not one proper Royal Navy salute amongst them! LOL Thanks for posting. :-)

[@brucer9572]

This guy is brutally honest.

[@russellcampbell9198]

G&S genius.

[@squamish4244]

Incompetent bureaucracts: as familiar now as in 1880. LOL!!!

[@olstar18]

Don't think it ever said he was an incompetent bureaucrat just an incompetent officer.

[@marsneedstowels]

Incompetent bureaucrats raised a fellow incompetent bureaucrat to the level of incompetent officer. Most of human history isn't filled with meritocracy.

[@nicopavvi8494]

Incompetent bureaucrats existed even in the ancient Greece...

[@BobJones-rm8bb]

@@olstar18 An incompetent, who is a beurocrat

[@olstar18]

@@BobJones-rm8bb A competent bureaucrat who happens to be an incompetent officer. Before you post think for a second. Is a bureaucrats job to do the job or to keep the shuffle of paperwork moving in a circle to justify the position.

[@philippaine]

Excellent. Now check out the version by "Guy Noble and w.a.s.o."

[@neilfletcher9015]

Wrong salute ,in the navy salute I believe the palm of the hand is not shown

[@theghostofboxes2192]

I think it, though most likely unintentional, adds to the comedy of the number. Of course this man who has never been to sea doesn't know the proper salute

[@davidpendry7731]

Bravo. bravo

[@stephenkramer7157]

The second to last verse perfectly describes everyone in the 108th-114th congress.

[@HrHaakon]

The song *is* biting political satire. It rustled the Queen personally.

[@Bradgilliswhammyman]

That would be the current Republicans in Congress.

[@Grumpydrawer]

Or rather it describes everyone in Congress.

[@maddypasserrello3508]

Indeed-when thinking of ineptitude, callousness, and plan pig-headedness, both parties are guilty!

[@reighfreuden6473]

Maddy Passerrello amen

[@romeo9017]

Superb...

[@archiewoosung5062]

They have some good looking women!

[@tomas.a1356]

You wanna get with one of his sisters or his cousins or his aunts?

[@jonalderson5571]

@@tomas.a1356 His sisters or his cousins or his auuuunts?

[@KittyStarlight]

He looks like he wishes his Cousin Hebe would stop stealing the show. Somehow she seems more to be interrupting rather than just joining in. Every version is just a little bit different. This one wants to say "Oh, do be quiet please" to Hebe, but he can't because that's not the line.

[@patrickmulroney9452]

he skipped the tongue twister i took a ippswick witch..very difficult to sing that

[@justinelmusico3370]

Bad dates!!!

[@brandonproductions8401]

I never knew Bernie Sanders was in a play

[@tombeals1062]

Nothing new. Politics as usual. Unusually honest. And I just love the way it is done.

[@davidlucey1311]

Not that I ever expected to be President of the United States, but… Once upon a time I thought that my lack of military service would or at least should disqualify me; boy was I ever wrong!

[@glen7318]

why would it deter anyone?

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

not only that, a total disdain for those who serve and die was not an impediment. he called them suckers and losers.

[@tim.timothy.brennan]

LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@roadie3124]

Wow! The woman in light blue on the RH of the sisters and cousins and aunts sings beautifully. She looks like she's having fun, which is what it's all about. She's very hot, too. But they are doing a British Army salute instead of a Royal Navy salute. Not important except to geeks like me.

[@PebelWasTaken]

Oh fuck off

[@takkC]

perhaps, to be very charitable, it’s further evidence of his ineptitude that he doesn’t know the difference

[@roadie3124]

@@takkC Him or me?

[@takkC]

roadie3124 I mean that the admiral is so unfit for the job that he doesn't even know the proper salute

[@roadie3124]

@@takkC Ah. Got it. In fact, I think that you're right and I was having a seniors moment 😁

[@nathanjohnson1853]

That is the most apathetic Dick Deadeye I've ever seen

[@anonUK]

Accent is on point but the rhythm is all over the place.

[@yousefal-otaibi150]

Didnt know bernie was into acting

[@HellsGayngel]

Is that Diana Damrau?

[@Boldsoliloquy]

No it's not Diana, she's a student at Montana State University

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

must have seemed somewhat subversive at the time?

[@Harkness78]

Just watched 3 versions of this song filmed from a live stage performance, this was the worst one so far. This guy doesn't come off like nearly enough of a foppish jerk.

[@sleep410]

What the hell was that? Worst performance ever.

[@georgebuller1914]

You reckon? I've seen several and disagree with you totally! I'd say this is one of the best - if not THE best!

[@sleep410]

@@georgebuller1914 I've also experienced many interpretation of the, Pirates of Penzance. And I stand by my original comment. Worst rendering of the, Monarch of the sea. There are a few good ones on KZbin. Have a look for yourself. Just please remember that taste is an opinion, and I'm of the opinion that it suck! your opinion is lower/higher, rating the performance as the best. And that's OK. I gave my opinion and so did you. No drama. Cheers.

[@georgebuller1914]

@@sleep410 No drama, no offence! Good job we DO have different viewpoints/opinions! Long may that continue! As you say 'cheers!'

[@TammySlammy69]

What the hell is this? Probably the worst monarch of the sea I've ever seen

[@kimw8771]

I concur, you have to believe you are the monarch of the sea to truly BE the monarch of the sea.

[@jonalderson5571]

But now he is the ruler of the queen's navy