American Reacts To Jerusalem And God Save The Queen - Last Night at the Proms 2012

[@richardhargrave6082]

Goosebumps God Rest Her Soul I'm so proud to be British

[@lsmith9249]

Miss her

[@rogerbritton2106]

Still brings a tear when I hear God save the Queen.... She was the life of the UK,, she was the glue that kept the UK together... 🙏 God bless the Queen, may she rest in God's eternal light.. 🇬🇧..

[@patricialavender2902]

I'm in floods of tears. So poignant. My dear Queen, how much we loved her.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

🥰🥰 big warm hugs🥰🥰

[@patricialavender2902]

@@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS Thank you so much for you lovely message. Just getting over Covid so feeling more emotional than usual I suppose. Jerusalem was always my Mum's favourite too. xx

[@stephensmith4480]

@@patricialavender2902 Your Mum has good taste Patricia. Jerusalem is one of my Favourites and I am going to have it played when I finally bow out 🙏

[@lizhoward-k7627]

Our Queen xxx

[@Fanackapan101-hh5el]

I’m watching this in February 2024 and I’m still crying …… miss you dear Majesty and I always will ……. I know you are all in heaven wishing your son , daughter in law and granddaughter in law a speedy recovery ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@DarkXenith]

For those who can't pick up the lyrics :) And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon England's mountains green? And was the holy Lamb of God On England's pleasant pastures seen? And did the countenance divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here Among those dark satanic mills? Bring me my bow of burning gold! Bring me my arrows of desire! Bring me my spear: o clouds unfold! Bring me my chariots of fire! I will not cease from mental fight; Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand Till we have built Jerusalem In England's green and pleasant land

[@gordonhayward4409]

Great reaction, people think we British are not patriotic, we just pick our moments. Love your channel.

[@kaylucas51]

How I love my country and countrymen and our ancestors to whom we owe so much

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

I miss the Queen. I know Charles is to be crowned King this May, and the street party is already planned, but I’m still not ready in my heart. God bless.

[@st20332]

Well I don't think anyone is ever ready for death, but we can adapt to change :)

[@karenmartin9482]

I agree not ready to let her go yet

[@stevepipenger4651]

Whatever you think of the UK, their patriotic songs are second to none.

[@ktwashere5637]

I don't think I've ever heard another national anthem sung softly before. its beautiful

[@WhiteTiger333]

Lordie - revisiting this video moved me to tears. So poignant to remember last year when, suddenly, there was no more queen. A very powerful wallop of global history behind her unique reign.

[@ttonypayne5077]

I was 5 at the end of the second worlw war out side Buckingham palce and again in the mall for our beloved Queens Coronation and heard the crowd sing , now 84 and these song still make me emotional proud of of our Monarchy and my Country. God save the King

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Oh wow. Thanks for watching and sharing that with me. 🥰🥰

[@chriscarter-jackson7121]

Love and respect from me in the UK. A patriot.

[@simondobbs4480]

Island girl- you put a smile on my face. I am just an island guy, from the British Isles. Thanks for appreciating our traditions.

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

Our so beloved Queen - she will be forever in our hearts !

[@1chish]

And 10 years later she is gone. Left us after serving us for over 70 years. Now with her husband, Mother and Sister. Rest well Ma'am Duty Done 👏👏👏👏

[@britbazza3568]

This hymn was actually written about the lost yrs of Jesus when he visited the south west of England with his Uncle Joseph of Arimathea when Jesus was a child hence the opening lyrics did those feet in ancient times ....

[@davidsweeney4021]

Jerusalem, my Mom's favourite, I can hear her singing it now. RIP Mom x

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

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[@davidsweeney4021]

@@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS Thank you! I am so glad that you enjoyed it! David x

[@DocHolliday918]

Jerusalem has always been a favorite of mine. When you start researching the reason William Blake wrote this poem it becomes even more amazing. The words led me into a need to understand the reasons and they are amazing. And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon Englands mountains green: And was the holy Lamb of God, On Englands pleasant pastures seen! And did the Countenance Divine, Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here, Among these dark Satanic Mills? Bring me my Bow of burning gold: Bring me my arrows of desire: Bring me my Spear: O clouds unfold! Bring me my Chariot of fire! I will not cease from Mental Fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand: Till we have built Jerusalem, In Englands green & pleasant Land.

[@pabmusic1]

And the story of how Parry wrote the music is worth knowing too: Sir Hubert Parry was a highly respected musician, Director of the Royal College of Music and Oxford Professor of Music. He was also an atheist (he would have said humanist) and a socialist. He really didn't understand why we were at war with Germany. Then in early March 1916 he was visited by Henry Walford Davies (an organist, choral conductor and former pupil) and the Poet Laureate, Robert Bridges. They asked if Parry would contribute something to a fundraising concert to be held later in the month at the Albert Hall. The cause was Fight For Right - a lobbying organization attempting to persuade the government not to seek peace with Germany. Parry was decidedly not keen on supporting such a clearly right-wing cause and said no. But he did allow Bridges to leave behind the Blake poem. Several days later Parry called back and gave them the music (singers in unison with organ) saying, "Here's a tune - do what you like with it". Maybe Walford Davies had thought that the rather left-wing theme of the verses ("the country may not be perfect but we have to strive to make it so") would appeal to Parry. In any case, the song went down well at the concert and sold well. But then Parry withdrew all support for Fight For Right, and there was concern that he'd withdraw the song (he'd retained the copyright, so he could). Then Millicent Garrett Fawcett, one of the leaders of the Women Voters' movement (the Suffragettes, fighting for women's voting rights) asked Parry if they might use the song as their hymn. Parry was delighted and assigned the copyright to the Suffragettes. Parry died in 1918 in the Spanish Flu pandemic, and Elgar made the big-orchestra version for the Leeds Festival of 1922.

[@johnwaring8617]

It's lovely to see you enjoying our traditional music and just how proud a nation we are. In these difficult and troubled times, Britain will always be a beacon of hope. I much prefer 'Land of Hope and Glory' to our National Anthem; it's so uplifting.

[@stevewaterworth5176]

I'm a white English man seeing a black woman showing respect. There's no such thing as as black and white, just people with hearts of GOLD ❤

[@bics-tc8vr]

I love your accent and how you said "Jerusalem". When you speak it sounds like every word is musical. 👍

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Wow, thank you!🥰

[@susanpatterson5412]

Bring me my Chariot of Fire....Oh Jerusalem.....wonderful. Magnificent.

[@sarahmineart9977]

Come over to the UK for last night of the proms, you will have goose bumps on your goosebumps! Our local brass band, has an open air concert at a stately home, picnic and prom's, best night to be had. 😁

[@brianstoner5424]

The British know how too put on a show ❤

[@lizstratton9689]

Thank you for this reaction - love the Last Night of the Proms :) William Blake's poem which forms the words of the song wanted to remind us that we've not built a perfect Christian country, that we still have a long way to go before we have heaven on earth. Hearing God Save the Queen makes me so sad but I know when the Proms comes round this year and we sing God Save the King it too will be emotional. Most of our National Songs are hymns and not military marches which I hope says a lot about the British.

[@Jack-pu4rf]

I like your island girlz this is a patriotic song which means a lot to the people of Great Britain and me I'm patriotic I love Great Britain in all its glory and faults, the orchestra is great always love your reaction some flowers, 🌹🌹🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ronturner9850]

Thank you for reacting to these two glorious pieces of music. Every time I hear them they still move me so much. We’re in good voice!

[@ianjackson1674]

I was there for this, and whatever you may feel having seen it, realize that it is only the faintest shadow of what it is to actually be there. This is the final concert in a series of seventy-plus stretching over eight weeks, and this is the "end of term party". One of the very few times when the patriotism within every UK citizen is allowed to surface. Brittens' setting of "God SaveThe Queen" was Her Majesteys' favourite, by her own admission. Incidentally, becauseof the way the Proms have worked over their 128 years' run (yeah, THAT long) the audience in the hall is proably the most musically knowledgeable on the planet. Anyone can attend, there is no dress code, tickets for every concert are available for seven pounds. Music from around the world in many different genres, sent out around the world. (Audiences for ordinary concerts can reach the millions, on TV radio and on-line.) The audience is not professional singers. I'm proud to be a small part of it. (Oh, and I can't carry a tune in a sack.). The "promenader" also raise around £100,000 per year to suport muscial and cancer-related charities.

[@roccomarciano6099]

Big respect from 🇬🇧 ✌️

[@willhan3195]

Ohhhh ... You picked the best video to watch!! ...This was such a sensational emotional tribute to Her Late Majesty..... She was an honest God fearing soul. She asked God for help many times. Many should ask God for help more. Faith is around the corner always ready to help. I miss her every day! When the music swells and everyone sings loud ....I sobbed because we all miss the respect she had and we gave to her for not having her own life here. She had to be impartial.... Rest in peace Maam!

[@traceyevans7068]

Sitting here freezing cold , it winter your voice is like sunshine in the dark, bless you

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

🥰🥰 aww thanks. Stay warm🥰

[@michellemoores6327]

New to your channel, love your reaction. I am so proud to be British. I love going to last night of the proms every year. Keep up the good reactions.

[@JJ-of1ir]

Hello from the UK. There's another pretty one from the Last Night of the Proms 2011 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. Thank you for your lovely reactions Island Girl.

[@da90sReAlvloc]

Both great tunes ,. Did you know the the American national anthem music is actually the music of a British drinking song Great reaction you stay safe 👍

[@mickferguson4406]

Love you. Love Britain.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Love you too 🥰🥰

[@skullcompco]

God rest our Queen lizzies soul...Jerusalem is a fantastic hymn...love this channel...island girl is an absolute smasher !

[@jimdoyle8757]

Beautiful music and voices that draw you in . Love your honest reaction to it , just by watching your face i could see you were drawn into it and felt the raw emotion of it all . Best wishes from the uk

[@MarkHarvey-uh8oc]

You are a beautiful lady that appreciates beautiful and powerful music. Great reaction to superb classic British m usic.

[@sarahmineart9977]

Thank you so very much, your video's have put tears in my eyes. 💖

[@LB-my1ej]

The best hymn and Queen ever

[@richcyclo2933]

Loved it, loved your reaction.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Aww thanks 🥰🥰

[@jaynepaige5702]

My nan always said that Jerusalem should have been our national anthem.

[@michaelriordan8265]

You will be welcome in this island, you're like a breath of fresh air ❤

[@hyperfocus4866]

Jerusalem hymn is what should be our national anthem. God bless 🙏♥️

[@angelamcnaught7540]

Just subscribed today love you reaction to our patriotic songs keep them coming

[@theresamyers5327]

Great reaction 👍👍

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Glad you enjoyed❤

[@brianstoner5424]

Canada misses her majesty greatly

[@The.Crown.U.K]

Love your reaction ❤

[@stephenjamieson3833]

Enjoying your series of reactions to music from the nlast night of the Proms. If you want passion in singing a national anthem then I recommend that you take a look at '65,000 people singing Flower of Scotland' at Murrayfield for a rugby international game against Australia. It raises goosebumps on the back of your neck.

[@suzzannenicholds9581]

You said that you weren’t going to say much, you didn’t have too, I could see your feelings in your face. The last night of the proms, touches my heart. And I could see that it touched you too.

[@seedhillbruisermusic7939]

hey Island Girl, that was pretty amazing wasn't it! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@robertfraser845]

i have lived in canada since 1967 but went back in 1978-1982 back to canada but every time i hear this song or see pictures of england my heart just wants to jump out

[@Jack-pu4rf]

You do realise island girlz you will have to come to the proms one day, you are amazing as well you really appreciate the buzz of the crowds, I found this emotional every time I watch it, good reaction to a patriotic night at the proms, 🌹🌹 🇬🇧

[@anthonyrichardson4761]

Makes me proud to be English

[@henryviii6341]

Every Brit should aim to go once. Last Night is spine tingling. It makes me think of The Late Majesty now. way more emotional now.

[@daxcoco1229]

Much love to you from the UK✌❤

[@vintagebrew1057]

Thank you and God Bless You, Island Girl❤❤❤

[@henryviii6341]

The Royal Albert Hall is iconic. the best place to hear music in the World. IMO

[@RayDavies-zv5ic]

No appraisal of the Last Night of the Proms is complete until you have listened to Land of Hope and Glory.

[@unojayc]

Love it!...🇬🇧

[@fellbuddy]

Jerusalem was my old school song many years ago but I still remember all the words

[@Worldagenda24]

My favourite. 💙

[@sndrka12]

What a shame, I'm sure you'll get over it.

[@michellemoores3479]

Thought you would like the words to The British National Anthem. Keep up the great reactions x God save our gracious King! Long live our noble King! God save the King! Send him victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save the King. Thy choicest gifts in store On him be pleased to pour, Long may he reign. May he defend our laws, And ever give us cause, To sing with heart and voice, God save the King

[@MrDaiseymay]

The proms (or at leastTHE LAst Night) is shown all over the world, including the US

[@sandraback7809]

So the next one that will really blow your socks off, I Vow To Thee My Country. The Royal Marines video💝

[@jeanlongsden1696]

Jerusalem is always sung before an England Rugby match by the crowd.

[@LiverPools-ib5fv]

Stop. The cap. No its not

[@lindadoswell9396]

Love Jerusalem we have all learnt it at school so most people know all the words!!

[@kanaika1750]

Checking in for another interesting reaction video.

[@DrTinyToff]

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[@sjbict]

The people singing behind the orchestra are the BBC Symphony Chorus the rest in the hall are general public.

[@CW1971]

I am not very patriotic but Jerusalem gets me right in the feels

[@maureendavies2753]

Very powerful music. I have seen three monarchs in my life

[@philipwright1073]

How can u not like Jerusalem……so patriotic

[@NedGough]

Worth mentioning that the conductor, the late Jiri Belohlavek, was from the Czech Republic! And notice the flags are from all over the world. Loving your country doesn't mean excluding others.

[@catwoman2582]

This perfomance was from 2012, Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee year, 60 years on the throne.

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

They sing a lot in Britain in the schools in public at football games - so they can sing. You just heard their National Anthem 'God save the Queen' - now the King of cause.

[@barrybutler6375]

You are so nice, thank you for your video,

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

You are so kind thank you 🥰🥰

[@kennygregg9571]

This bubbly beautiful gal makes me smile with her reaction videos since I first heard one of her shows I just had to subscribe to become one of her sweety pies ,etc.😄

[@theresamyers5327]

Blessings Island GIrlz

[@davidprice6811]

love yopu too take care sland gtel

[@jono.pom-downunder]

Jerusalem is always a soul stirring moment of the proms concert's. This shows that Britons can come together as an immovable force in the world. Come on Brit's get the crazy gang on move again. 🇬🇧

[@1chish]

Barmy Army is never far beneath the surface. We don't put our flag on every building, truck and dumpster but when the occasion is right we just 'Be British', Loud and Proud. Sadly there is a part of the Establishment and politics that has taken it upon itself to take every opportunity to run this great country down. It is utterly shameful and no other country does it. Rule Britannia! God Save the King!

[@jono.pom-downunder]

@@1chish we carry the pride in our hearts and show it by our actions. Not by indoctrination like the U.S. . Theirs is a forced pride.

[@1chish]

@@jono.pom-downunder I cannot understand swearing allegiance to a piece of cloth or defending a Constitution written by very different people 250 years ago in very different circumstances. I swore allegiance to a living person representing my country - Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth. I wore the Union Flag with pride but my allegiance was to her as commander in chief. As plain ordinary citizens we are not, as you say, forced as US children are to parrot their Oath or Allegiance every morning. Its actually quite a disturbing thing.

[@rogu3rooster]

We don't do patriotism too often but when we do, wwe go big!

[@sandrahilton3239]

try watching them in 2011 where Land of Hope and Glory sang from by a glorious soprano and amusing too.

[@dover121]

Jerusalem is a much loved hymn in England.

[@richardneedham13]

Island girls have flow no doubt 😊😊😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ronstriebig2749]

I sang Jerusalemas a10 year old soprano in east London uk

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

The brits Can sing !!

[@generaladvance5812]

You have a very pleasant accent.

[@Eve-Nicholson]

And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon England's mountains green? And was the holy Lamb of God On England's pleasant pastures seen? And did the Countenance Divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here Among these dark Satanic mills? Bring me my bow of burning gold: Bring me my arrows of desire: Bring me my spear: O clouds unfold! Bring me my chariot of fire. I will not cease from mental fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand Till we have built Jerusalem In England's green and pleasant land.

[@edwardsadler3348]

Whilst God Save The King should remain for Great Britain for England Jerusalem should be the English National Anthem

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

I think so too🥰🥰

[@duanegibson6922]

The qeen was like a mother to us

[@dogwithwigwamz.7320]

`Jerusalem` should be the English National Anthem. What greater guest could any nation ever have or deserve to have than to have Jesus Christ ?

[@AutoAlligator]

Lovelty! :D xx

[@duanegibson6922]

Water helps the voice

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

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[@ronstriebig2749]

I've been to 20 last nighta

[@jdbm1978]

Irie sista! We are all island. Forgiveness da pass. Ya dem!

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

Every American on KZbin has played this film .😢

[@jacobissac]

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[@Ajhc73]

😅

[@harryfoster6374]

It was just the English singing, in the English the English language, Properly.

[@sndrka12]

Just for clarity, Jerusalem is an English song not a British song, I was confused myself as to why people wearing Wales tops would be singing this song, hey ho what can you do? Jerusalem should probably be the English national anthem as God save the King is a British anthem not English, just sayin'... By the way I love your accent and your smile and I think you're going to do well, that's not meant to be patronising.

[@vintagebrew1057]

Why not? I'm English and I know all the words to the Welsh and Scotish anthems and sing along with them. Stronger Together!