ODE TO JOY-JOYFUL, JOYFUL, WE ADORE THEE at ROYAL ALBERT HALL,LONDON

[@Magdalenkaization]

Thank you God for Ludwig van Beethoven!

[@temitopefaleti7053]

Couldn't agree more :)

[@protoborg]

Except that his words do not translate as these words. "Ode to Joy" Joy, beautiful spark of Divinity [or: of gods], Daughter of Elysium, We enter, drunk with fire, Heavenly one, thy sanctuary! Thy magic binds again What custom strictly divided;* All people become brothers,* Where thy gentle wing abides. Whoever has succeeded in the great attempt, To be a friend's friend, Whoever has won a lovely woman, Add his to the jubilation! Yes, and also whoever has just one soul To call his own in this world! And he who never managed it should slink Weeping from this union! All creatures drink of joy At nature's breasts. All the Just, all the Evil Follow her trail of roses. Kisses she gave us and grapevines, A friend, proven in death. Salaciousness was given to the worm And the cherub stands before God. Gladly, as His suns fly through the heavens' grand plan Go on, brothers, your way, Joyful, like a hero to victory. Be embraced, Millions! This kiss to all the world! Brothers, above the starry canopy There must dwell a loving Father. Are you collapsing, millions? Do you sense the creator, world? Seek him above the starry canopy! Above stars must He dwell. Also these words were not actually present until the final movement of his 9th symphony. Most people assume this is the entirety of the 9th symphony. Also, Beethoven didn't actually write this. It was based on a poem by Friedrich Schiller.

[@grantsmythe8625]

@@protoborg And it is divine.

[@NostalgicGamerRickOShay]

@@protoborg This does not defeat what the original comment was saying. Beethoven still created the backbone of the song by creating the music that lifts it up.

[@gillb7711]

So beautiful and uplifting. Ode to joy my favourite piece of music Thank you God for Ludwig.

[@patriciaclark1062]

If these are the praises on earth, can you imagine the joy of the praises in heaven before our Lord and Saviour??????

[@ElficGuy]

Patricia Clark no, we can’t...

[@daniel_sinaga1978]

We can live in harmony

[@katm2842]

Tried to imagine this while watching. The tears are streaming!

[@CocoaBeat]

When we've been there 10,000 years Bright shining as the sun We've no less days To sin God's praise Than when we first begun ❤️

[@johnnocera3034]

Somehow I know that when we gather round God's throne and sing praises to the king we are going to be blown away.

[@drintx5734]

One of my very favorite hymns. Thinking about all of my brothers and sisters in Christ who have sung this for hundreds of years…. Will be singing it together with them someday in heaven! Worshipping the LORD forever!

[@locolyn]

The hymn was written in 1907 using Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" from the fourth and final movement of his Ninth Symphony (1825).

[@nanikdasani4547]

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee, Op’ning to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day! All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flow’ry meadow, flashing sea, Singing bird and flowing fountain Call us to rejoice in Thee. Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest, Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, All who live in love are Thine; Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine. Mortals, join the happy chorus, Which the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o’er us, Brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us Sunward In the triumph song of life.

[@emmanueltio4678]

Thanks for the text! Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee, Op’ning to the sun above. (Please) Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; (Please) Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, (Please) Fill us with the light of day! All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flow’ry meadow, flashing sea, Singing bird and flowing fountain (Please) Call us to rejoice in Thee. Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest, Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, All who live in love are Thine; (Please) Teach us how to love each other, (Please) Lift us to the joy divine. Mortals, join the happy chorus, Which the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o’er us, Brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us Sunward In the triumph song of life. Can we command The Most Loving and The Most Powerful God with the word "PLEASE?" For example: "Teach us how to love each other." Can we make this imperative sentence into subjunctive sentence? "Please teach us how to love each other." I am thinking of talking to the people in the public places. Public speakers usually say: "Please fasten your seatbelt!" "Please turn off your beepers and cellphones!" "Please don't disturb!" The word "Please" is a sign of respect to one another. Can we use this word whenever we ask for something from The Most Perfect and The Most Powerful Creator? He is More Important and Most Powerful than any human in this world. And I think, He deserves all respect in the whole universe for He owns it, not us. He requires respect: "If I am A Father, where is the respect due to Me?" - Prophet Malachi 1:6 More versions in: biblehub.com/malachi/1-6.htm Let's help edit prayers from imperative mood to subjunctive mood...!

[@lamb-mz2sd]

"Joyful music leads us sunward, in the triumph song of life." got me really teared up. So strong and powerful.

[@cgardner85]

This and “All Things Bright and Beautiful” are my two favourite hymns. Thank you Ludwig van Beethoven for composing this wonderful tune. 😊

[@frankesposito2182]

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!! WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS CRISIS !!! !!! !!!

[@atm4656]

Amen!

[@kddk664]

In Jesus name Amen.

[@S22..]

Amen

[@mamamamamamamamamamamama8411]

Nope. This is just the beginning. It will get worse. These are just the birth pains.

[@ZORGIN]

Little did this commenter know what was to come.

[@JoyTalane]

Ode to joy is a masterpiece

[@smileydag]

But that isn't the lyrics. They are great though.

[@UnityFromDiversity]

...teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.

[@awol9914]

Amen!

[@temitopefaleti7053]

That's one of my favourite lines too

[@QueenMachine.]

I was checking the comments then i saw this comment and while i read it they sing the line.

[@authenticitychannel450]

I love this sound, my Law assignment due, my computer crashing on me, I need peace of mind. This is how I am bless during chaos. Thank you for original sound.

[@evelyncautious8287]

Amen! We need more LOVE!

[@melissaannswain7777]

Growing up in a Lutheran church this one of my favorite hymns as a child and I still love it today

[@mookiestewart3776]

That’s funny because I’m fairly sure many Christian churches didn’t take well to Beethoven back in the day 🤣

[@aquatick1848]

​@@mookiestewart3776Beethoven was a progressive who embraced the values of the renaissiance. The church didnt like that. His work though, belongs to all mankind. Its just too good to ignore!

[@Allaiya.]

Same

[@cooldudeawesome9344]

So beautiful how everyone sings sounds like listening to it from heaven

[@MovieNite27]

Thank you Lord that you knew me before You formed me in my mother's womb.(Jeremiah 1:4 )

[@120offroadllc]

I would like this a my funeral. Sing at the top of heaven!

[@tambrosia]

THis presentation is excellent but check out the one by Andre Rieu I think it was his concert in Mastritch talk about standing and singing at the top of your lungs. Bravo to all who bring music to the people of earth so we can PRAISE Our CREATOR. Pax+

[@keilana6]

Love that idea!!

[@andrewskinner8560]

I adore this song

[@evangelinedaniel6934]

Andrew Skinner 4hh5 6th 5

[@meganb.2249]

Ahaha I see what you did there.

[@pattycoffman3819]

One of our wedding hymns! Joyful on that day and every year for 47 years. Joy which comes from Heaven above! Thanks be to God!

[@christiethompson6636]

ALL Hymms that i had to endure when i was a child, but when i became a believer, they spoke to me, and i absolutely love the music of the Lord.

[@polpotjay]

Christie Thompson Same here, sis!

[@cush6827]

You really should not boast .

[@PlutoniumPizzas]

It's a Symphony by Beethoven and has little to do with god.

[@cush6827]

When you became a believer, you ended all higher brain function.

[@cush6827]

If you like God so much, move to ISIS. They think like you do.

[@mariellenrose6198]

How fun to sing with such a large group. Excellent.

[@tambrosia]

National Anthem of the EU But bring tears to anyone who loves music inspired by GOD and dictated to the great masters in this case Beethoven. Can you imagine when Betthoven passed on and went up what HE did. I bet HE came down from HIS chair embraced him and said the greatest words a Father can say to a child, Well Done My SON, Well DONE. Pax+

[@arijitchoudhury9378]

This is the most inspiring musical piece ever

[@Sapwolf]

We just sang two verses of this hymn ending Mass today. I'm going to get an earpiece with my phone and play this quietly in the pew as I pray to the Son of God at Eucharistic Adoration next month. I think it would please Jesus.

[@shirleykow649]

I love this song,it is so uplifting, i feel the peace and rejoice in the glory of God

[@eunaekim9216]

May there never be a world where this melody, or the One who is described in the lyrics, is forgotten!

[@temitopefaleti7053]

Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@eternalkino34]

I sometimes wish i was a christian because of this hymn

[@jessicasommer32]

Just listen to the original then. Ode to Joy is not a christian hymn. The original german text by Friedrich Schiller does not contain a reference to Christ. It is intentionally more universal en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ode_to_Joy kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2KXmn2wmbWnjas

[@meganb.2249]

@@jessicasommer32 Then why are you here? :D **sympathetic hugs**

[@jessicasommer32]

@@meganb.2249 I was searching for Ode to Joy in english :D

[@cobramcjingleballs]

I wish I was a better one

[@meganb.2249]

@@cobramcjingleballs Amen! Me too.

[@VoiceOfTheEmperor]

This piece brings tears to my eyes. We all bleed the same colour. We are all human.

[@c182SkylaneRG]

One of my favorite hymns beside Christ the Lord is Risen Today. I love the ones where the proper singing volume is "as loud as possible" because they're so upbeat it's impossible to sing them any other way. :)

[@whoisbhauji]

Great observation!

[@temitopefaleti7053]

I love this hymn too 😍😁💖😊

[@Ayezamoses]

It’s 2022 just landed on this masterpiece Anyone new here to show some love

[@jonathanezekiel6676]

I'm actually old here!

[@Kymmee2100]

It's 2024, and I just found this. So, greetings from "the future." 😂

[@albundy9597]

very powerful, it nudges the intuitive knowledge of a universal consciousness that we ought to be aware of every minute, the manifester of all things, never discriminating, never judging, never intervening in the actions of the finite bodies and minds, never born, never dying, awaiting the end of its confusion and identity with the 'I' until its release back to the source of peace, unknowing, and love.

[@drintx5734]

al bundy where do you find this in the scriptures??

[@kirbywallace9619]

@@drintx5734 Yeah. Al's in for a a bit of a shock, I'm afraid. ;-)

[@smileysteam]

Ode to Joy is wrapped around 528hz solfeggio frequency, which is the love frequency. NASA says the sun radiates 528, as do the bees and some birds. Dolphins must have a connection as they emanate joy. Truly His handiwork will praise Him if man won't, sadly.True praise is objective.......

[@protoborg]

What...The...fuck...are you talking about?!! There is no such frequency!

[@SOULRELIEF22]

St John 3:16! 💞 JESUS is RETURNING SOON! ALLELUIA! 🙏🙌

[@davidrice8823]

I can't help but be in a good mood after listening to this.

[@Tent1291]

David Rice I agree

[@bethyngalw]

that's the point, that's who God is. He is that good mood you're in :)

[@UdenyDayarathna]

Very True

[@faiwongwu1948]

💩💩💩💩👎👎👎👎👻👻👻👻

[@TrojanSkyCop]

Same here! There's something about the Royal Albert Hall that brings out joyful singing performances from all present. Dominus Vobiscum.

[@vicentlopez6188]

I love this hymn. always keeps me upbeat when I'm feeling low

[@temitopefaleti7053]

I know exactly how you feel

[@opthalmos2660]

Oh!What a happy joy that I see Lord God we praise YOU and Your are Greatest of all so we are worthy to receive our glory and honour. Amen.

[@honeybadger8942]

Imagine what it will be like when all the holy angels and all the saved will sing to the glory of God in heaven.

[@gimperiale]

Thank you O God for a wonderful composer who gave us a wonderful song!

[@kimbrooksmiller7823]

This is just wonderful! What a great, uplifting hymn. So neat to have been there to sing along! Wow!

[@suzanmcgaw888]

Tough times with so much Sickness, we need to surround ourselves with Godly 🎵 Such a Blessing to view this beautiful worship.

[@NormanThe_FreedomHope22-5]

Its 2022 Great britain. Still beautiful listening this

[@thesmithersy]

Nah, they'd never let us back in. They'd have to offer us all our opt-outs and rebates plus some sweeteners for us to even consider it. And fanatics like Verhofstadt will never allow that.

[@miglena2s]

Not the Love in God brought me here, but the believe in God of Love, Light and Creation. It is a perfect tune for celebration and it has the charge to share and deliver the Joy flowing from and radiating to our Hearts.

[@awol9914]

It literally made me cry. What an awesome choir!!

[@olayinkasanni8191]

It's an awesome congregation!

[@maestroCarlinhosSantos]

penso no grande dia em que céus e terra serão a mesma grei, onde milhares e milhares estarão louvando Aquele que É Rei dos reis e Senhor dos senhores!!!!

[@DisWldFrk90]

This was always one of my favorite hymns.

[@jonathanashbeck3740]

Same here.

[@temitopefaleti7053]

And me

[@blinggo4982]

To people who are complaining/comparing with the original version, why can't you just enjoy the song??

[@melbaker9495]

Exactly. There are many lyrical interpretations of Ode to Joy. Peter Seeger does a kind of secular version. They are all wonderful, using this magnificent piece of music. Hopefully there will be many more over the centuries to come.

[@johne6081]

I thoroughly enjoy both, as well as Mozart's K222, which may/may not have provided the launch point for Beethoven's "Joy" theme.

[@protoborg]

It's very simple. This is NOT "Ode to Joy". It is a hymn which uses the MUSIC from "Ode to Joy", but it is not "Ode to Joy".

[@kirbywallace9619]

@@protoborg Agreed. It began as a secular poem, if I recall right. Beethoven: _"hold my beer..."_

[@cherylullmann5603]

Enjoy all the british people singing so beautifully together. To all the british people that sang this hymn/ song Thank You from an American.

[@robmack7382]

All generations shall call me blessed, for He who is mighty has done great things for me and Holy is His name.

[@blinggo4982]

Such a beautiful song, could fall asleep listening to it..God bless the singers..

[@eternalkino34]

Made my day ...... childhood school memories never forget 👍👍👍

[@jamesvera4897]

Perhaps the greatest record in the history of music and mankind.

[@ranganathanjg3717]

I am an Indian Hindu, but this song is so beautiful, music has no religion or boundaries..:)

[@MrMickey1987]

The EU Anthem, Beethoven's Ode to Joy, is an absolute masterpiece!

[@kevinmasini7122]

Powerful indeed.What a melody! Beethoven did a great job.

[@JM-gu3tx]

The lyrics are extremely rich in deep, inspiring, theological meaning! An astounding, majestic work!

[@wendypreston5013]

Proof that music is in the soul and those who love music are truly blessedp

[@MachrinasKitchen]

I have been to Royal Albert Hall Praise, it is wonderful to be praising God with so many believers. God bless all

[@maimunahmunn7815]

Any time I feel a bit 'low' I put Beethoven 9th CD on. Listening to this beautiful composition would humble anyone. Yes, thank you Beethoven

[@rowcolour1196]

I smile every time I watch this

[@joborjioke9577]

Beautiful rendition. The joy of the LORD Jesus remains the strength of the righteous. For out of the mouth of babes and sucklings, God has ordained strength to avenge the enemy and seal the mouth of the wicked!

[@albundy9597]

Aware presence is in us all, pristine, unblemished, none - judgemental, the silent watcher. There is no enemy, nothing is good or bad, it just is, everything in the cosmos is connected, when something happens it is because it can be no other way, acceptance of what is in place of dogma and bigotry brings peace. The great teachers, Jesus, Buddha, Mohammed, Sri Ramana Maharshi, could never teach the state of enlightenment, they could only give glimpses which the powerful decided to 'organize' and debase. It was from this frustration that Jesus said, ''They have eyes but cannot see, they have ears but cannot hear, they do not understand''. Religions have made a mockery of the great teachings, they were only meant as pointers, the truth is for you yourself to find, it sits still waiting in you (the kingdom of heaven is not here or over there it is within you) beyond the ego, beyond the artificial 'me'.

[@hudsonbailey674]

Stars and angels as well all the happy folk do sing. Magnificent chorale.

[@tommooney8975]

Such an upbeat presentation of a beautiful hymn. It makes one feel the joy of believing

[@jamesvera4897]

Always great and uplifting to listen to Ode to Joy when things are gloomy. Magnificent Ludwig.

[@vitoasaro4663]

I can't wait to worship the Lord in heaven. Goosebumps

[@bigbarty8648]

An Ode to the Joy of BREXIT!

[@bigbarty8648]

@Phoenix Er, do you not get the joke? Duh!

[@cosmooswald4408]

1:21 - 1:35 is glorious. Glory to God in the highest, the only One worthy of our praise.

[@noelaruldas1152]

Oh Lord God! Thank you for making Ludwig van Beethoven with fantastic music talent and making one who jaf translated the lyrics to English with such a talent.

[@annalatter7098]

LOVE IT. MUST HEAR IT EVERY DAY. MUSIC FROM GOD.

[@frankeggers4024]

One of my favorite hymns. It was well performed.

[@yusufcali793]

Frank Eggers anytime I hear this song/Symphony I cry like a batch that has been pimpslapped by her lover.

[@yusufcali793]

Seriously though, I love this song. It is pure peace and joy on my humble opinion! :-)

[@sbsaiki5204]

light of humanity

[@racheltoffeepudding7732]

Amazing classic! Praise God 😊🙏🏽

[@antoineduchamp4931]

Taking a walk in the forest on a Sunday morning, Beethoven returned early to his house. He said to his house-keeper the famous words...."Ich habe es" = "I have it" He heard this majestic theme in the forest and came back to write it down. He had been looking for a theme for his 4th movement, and this how the Ode to Joy was born......

[@Carlito_El_Gooner]

This beautiful hymn from the American poet Henry van Dyke was so aptly adapted into Beethoven's greatest symphony, Ode to Joy. Bravisimo.

[@bobbywhitaker7451]

beautiful!this is how this hymn should be done, men and women doing their bits and all praising our wonderous god. he surely inhabits the praises of his people, I could tell the holy spirit was present here, it sends a cold shiver down you to hear this glorious hymn!thank you for posting this beautiful piece. bobby whitaker

[@commentzky3321]

This Hymn is a disgrace. Turning the celebration of humanity into a celebration of God. Clearly Humanism died in the British 19th century.

[@icostaticrebound6007]

Commentzky considering you atheists take Christian holidays and secularize them it only seems fair...

[@commentzky3321]

I'd be absolutely be fine with getting rid of Christian holidays, abolish them and create proper secular days of celebration. Destroy the modern idol of capitalism that is todays Christmas.

[@icostaticrebound6007]

Just stay true to your word and dont celebrate them ok?

[@howardboss7567]

A very Christian outlook ladiesman181002. There are many who don't believe in an invisible omnipotent deity in the sky who are more compassionate than many a Christian. When I was teaching, a Muslim girl was being pestered because of her hijab. I soon put a stop to that. I would always defend her rights despite me not agreeing with organised religion. That doesn't make me any better or worse than believers but definitely better than those who discriminate. May your God go with you.

[@mkl62]

I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. I play the piano and organ. Today (September 7, Pentecost 13), we sang this as our Closing Hymn. Ditto for me as I filled in at a local Lutheran Church. It is #836 in Evangelical Lutheran Worship.

[@kelechikenneth7964]

It struck an eternal cord in my soul!

[@six1nyne]

Omgoodness this is Mormon doctrine! When yall sing the truth u give the tabernacle choir a run for its money. Bravo 👏 👏 👏

[@Randolph1233]

Jesus bless you Christie. It shows that prayer, hymns and teaching can come alive in a non believer! Praise God. Amen?

[@albundy9597]

well, and if not they can burn in agony for eternity that will teach them not to believe in my love and mercy.

[@frankesposito2182]

That was divine!!

[@bankortimor8488]

Brought me to tears. Beautiful

[@hudsonbailey674]

People from all over the globe assemble to sing an ode of joy and there were not sparks, no fights. This scene is a testament to humanity's ability to act as one. Beethoven's 9th whence this hymn did flow is to thank for that.

[@winifredntia2616]

AMEN OUR GOD US A GOOD GOD

[@fitcircus]

Hymns are my favourite!

[@johnmike1771]

This is something we all can listen to in the midst of the bad things of life

[@Mrs.Silversmith]

Now that is what I call a choir!

[@dudester873]

This work is beautiful, magnificent, and inspired by the Lord.

[@dianaturner3341]

At first, I could only find the Contemporary rendition of this hymn. But, this brings such joy to my heart! Like I remember, as a child!

[@amaahema]

In love with this masterpiece

[@mayrastackleather4132]

Love one another!!!

[@mcaddicts]

Rise o' voices of Rhodesia.

[@walidalmaksoud7009]

I love Ode To Joy,it is one of my favorite songs

[@nssquared9174]

He who sings, prays twice. 😇

[@lenacooper8510]

O to be privileged to be present in that congregation! WHAT SINGING!

[@olayinkasanni8191]

"LIFT US TO THE JOY DIVINE!" TRULY AMAZING COMPOSITION AND RENDITION. THANKS. 💓🌷💖

[@brm80]

Beautiful singing and Brilliant musicians

[@S22..]

May God bless us all ❤

[@swatishah1777]

Absolutely Divine! ♥️

[@albertharefa3834]

what a wonderful choir i feel so blessed God bless y'all

[@lindawatkin4411]

Albert Harefa Thank you!

[@dersven8373]

our great culture forever

[@albundy9597]

those thoughts are the beginnings of hatred towards others

[@GeorgFichtner]

United we stand! Europe!

[@payneb52]

I'm in tears. I haven't felt in years. Thank you for this.

[@chris90026]

All these Brits singing the European anthem. It is touching..... 🙃🤣

[@ridwanaislamtanmi4816]

It was 8 years ago. By the way, these song may be chosen as a national anthem of european union but it is not only for europe some of the east asian countries also play it because it is a music for all nation.

[@pennymarisse8804]

This has always been my favourite hymn, it always seems to cheer me up, & give me some new hope & inspriration!

[@pennymarisse8804]

This song reminds me of the "Easter Dawn Service," at Salisbury Park in Long Island years ago, before it changed to Eisenhower Park.

[@anubrotamondal3235]

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, Opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day! All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flowery meadow, flashing sea, Singing bird and flowing fountain, Call us to rejoice in Thee. Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blessed, Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, All who live in love are Thine; Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine. Mortals, join the happy chorus, Which the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o'er us, brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us Sunward In the triumph song of life.