Kentucky All State Choir - National Anthem - 2013

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Every night of the All State Choir conference at about 11pm, everyone comes out to the balconies of the 18 story Hyatt hotel to sing the National Anthem
© 2013 Ben Vivona

[@MAGNETO-i1i]

I liked the part where the Angels join in.

[@CornoAttavo]

I heard sopranos weren't supposed to do that.

[@MAGNETO-i1i]

@The Southern Gamer , I mean the ending :) so beautiful

[@xtremej2575]

0:38

[@ghost203aj2]

2:41 🌠

[@schnooleheletteletto]

I didn't like that part. Kinda ruins it. They could have toned it down a bit. Wanted to hear more tenors bring out that end part

[@orumusvids8200]

This made me tear up a bit. As a Vet and an American this is how the Anthem is meant to be sung.

[@bearmouse1000]

Orumus Vids totally agree. Few things annoy me more than hearing it sung by a single person, especially a young and fragile-sounding girl. It should be sung proudly and forthrightly in a manner which pays homage to our brave founding fathers and to those who have payed the ultimate price to lead the free world. God Bless our great country.

[@owenfarmer1588]

Thank you for your service

[@sekiko7183]

Orumus Vids me too. thank you for your service as well.

[@loganwhite6710]

Cheers from Canada, thank you for your service and God bless you

[@parkourhovey]

I felt america all the way from Canada.

[@camelykonas8675]

Same here

[@lancecrippled]

parkourhovey Haha😂😂😂

[@davidnguyen510]

HAHAHA me too, from Quebec!!!

[@raymondsentina1468]

Shout out to Sopranos at 2:45 who sing the C#. GET IT.

[@Alvin_Vivian]

Raymond Sentina I was about to say it was an A, but there really was a C# on top of the A.

[@vtownhood]

Those usually are the most annoying people in the choir...

[@AnoAssassin]

Trevor Foreplay Yup I hate sopranos

[@gingervsginger7305]

@Jonas get em Jonas

[@fergusmacleide1795]

This isn't pop song...that high note is out of place!

[@mightymissk]

I teared up, and I'm not even American. Very powerful.

[@deepdragon2]

***** this and this alone is why... we are who we are....

[@inquisitorjwp]

+deepdragon2 I urge you to watch Rule Brittania, on the last night of the Proms. I assure you, you'll get the same chill, even as an American :)

[@deepdragon2]

James Westwick-Paine nice!!!

[@RandomPlayIist]

+gtapolice1000 "Yes but remember UK is not as beautiful as the US..." You embarrass me as an American for saying that.

[@severalofushaveheads]

The UK is a beautiful country and every bit as beautiful as the US. Best wishes from USA and thanks for listening to our humble anthem :)

[@mutalisklover]

America could be like this. The world could be like this.

[@Huezy]

Damn Right

[@jacquearias7169]

mutalisklover our dam straight

[@spencer4584]

mutalisklover - yes..... yes..... complete world domination by the US.... we could have every human in the world singing this!!! Oh yes!!! Dictatorships ROCK

[@sbiaggne]

spencer the great I can taste the sarcasm

[@wes4cu]

THIS is the way our National Anthem is supposed to be sung. Not desecrated by all these so called talents at games that put their own personal spins on it for attention. This was simply beautiful. Thank you Kentucky All State Choir. It did indeed bring a tear to these eyes.

[@user-bk8sk5cl2o]

This hotel was a 4-star hotel. After the singing, this hotel is now a 5-star hotel.

[@rageatm111]

male, 37 years old, latino and currently weeping. beautiful... simply beautiful....love my country.

[@carl69901]

I'm not even American in fact I'm British but this gives me chills, wish we in Britain could be this patriotic.

[@mikec.2360]

The way things are going in Europe you may all be sing ode to joy under the banner of the European Union in a few year.

[@MoonarEclipse]

i look around and i love the people i see, love the land i drive on, love the places i go to, love the strangers i meet, love the nature, love the weather, and all of it is america to me. i'd happily die for america

[@rokassan]

Carl69901 Britain 🇬🇧 will be fine. You guys left the European Union. Good first steps. There's nothing wrong with a little nationalism. You guys have a thousand years of ass kicking to fall back on. Don't let leftists ruin that.

[@cameronreid7353]

Carl69901 the one place I have seen a British crowd complete with this is whenever Scots sing the flower of Scotland and a football or rugby game

[@JDPrice94]

and the Welsh anthem to, especially at the rugby. When you think about it, Britain is very patriotic if you dig a little deeper.

[@spaceye]

This is, in every sense of the word, extraordinary. I cannot remember the last time a KZbin video made me cry. Wow.

[@totallynot2d464]

what a babby

[@singe0diabolique]

Right there with you.

[@mccpz]

There's a couple of sopranos that blow this right out the top. Good job! ^^

[@keithfromny1898]

8angelsfighting I heard them, amazing voices!

[@cizzam21]

8angelsfighting THEY WERKED.

[@trymenot81]

That is more probable than you think.

[@mccpz]

Yep but there are two thing to consider; She is a trained professional who uses a 'Whistle' register. These are untrained high school girls who used a full voice register. ^^

[@100mpgus]

maybe but she is a crazy spoiled brat.

[@clubdrunkify]

This is what I admire about Americans. They always do these creative, awe-inspiring, grand scale things that other countries never seem to do.

[@mikec.2360]

Yes, America is better then other countries.

[@charlesvbassett]

As an American I wish we could hire better management ...lol

[@geminineda4669]

Mike C. i disagree all countries are great in their own way

[@PassionPaint]

Gemini Neda agreed!

[@winstonedwards2014]

Beijing 2008's opening ceremony would like to have a word with you.

[@bartsimpson83]

This song has been so thoroughly mangled beyond recognition so many times by so many completely untalented "singers" that it seems to have lost its value. Then you come across a performance like this, and as you listen, it really does make you want to stand and put your hand over your heart. I think that in lieu of hiring hacks to sing it at sporting events and other places, they should get this choir to make a professional recording and license it out with proceeds going to college scholarships for the kids at that school.

[@QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO]

Yes, I've thought this for many years, to the point where I believe that our National Anthem should no longer be sung in public. Some people object to flag burnings, but I think that the way our Anthem is usually sung these days is much more offensive than burning the flag. Singing today is about loud volume and torturing the sound and the lyrics. Anyway, whatever you call it, it's now more about the singer's verbal gymnastics than the song. Public performances of our National Anthem today are like urinating on our flag. They should be stopped until a generation comes along that respects our flag and our country.

[@curtrueckert3796]

QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO I agree with you,I being a high school senior choir member in the Great state of South Dakota , I have heard many times where the Anthem has completely been disgraced for lack of a better term, and then when ever our choir has the honor of singing the Anthem, the crowd is always awed.

[@juicemango27]

the military usually pays for the high frequency of american flags and commercially relevant singers singing the national anthem at every single major sporting event. its basically propaganda, but i think the over abundance of flags and anthems makes those same symbols lose their significance. it also creates blind, materialistic patriotism; "patriotism isn't about making everyone stand and salute the flag, patriotism is about making this a country where everyone wants to."

[@corbinheaston]

Not tryna be a dick, but it's not one school it's an all state choir, so it's too students at most schools in Kentucky

[@jc2971]

Amen

[@kalebnation]

I've never felt so American.

[@danielabasic573]

as Bert said - americans really can celebrate themselves

[@tmr3513]

Daniela Basic Bert de jager You are just jealous because you are not. America is the ONLY country in the world where anyone one can come here from some other country and be come one.

[@callitags]

T.M. Ritchie It's cute that Americans still believe this.

[@headslo]

callitags what country to you call home?

[@danicaminn5992]

T.M. Ritchie That was a hateful reply to their positive comments. Why can't people just be nice. I don't see what is so hard about that.

[@TheSmiler62]

I,m British....And I had goosebumps and a lump in my throat listening to this....Impressive :)

[@CivilEngineerWroxton]

I love my British brothers and sisters and I am so happy to hear one of you saying things like this. It is an honor and privilege to have you say these things. : )

[@MyFreedomChannel]

TheSmiler62 Thank you for your kind words! Blessings to you and yours. :)

[@jakelocker2394]

I remember after 9/11 our friends from the UK doing one of the most amazing things...the royal guard at Buckingham played the Star Spangled Banner as Americans stranded in the UK looked on. I thank you so much for your friendship and may our countries continue their working together. I cry every time I watch that video.

[@MyFreedomChannel]

Jake Locker I watch the same video from time to time ... It makes me cry, too. ~Diane

[@alanworall9190]

Wow

[@BryantAvant]

That C7, smh. This is what heaven will sound like.

[@tomgeraci2044]

It's a C#6, however the 2015 version had a few sopranos hitting a high E. It's like they were all a part of the "which soprano can sing the highest?" game

[@ChrisV092]

Tom Geraci girl NOOO if you hear closely there's literally someone hitting a c7

[@aimeeblondel4594]

chris v what minute ?

[@ChrisV092]

Aimee BANANAZZZ you can hear it at 2:52

[@0piumaeternum]

chris v u never thought somebody could’ve been whistling?

[@panelledsquid9890]

anyone else sing along? just asking because I'm from the UK but you'll never find anything like this over here. God Bless you America.

[@panelledsquid9890]

Haha! Good one! :D

[@jej3451]

What do you mean, I think this kind of thing is more common in the UK, isn't it? You guys have the BBC proms singalongs every year, which I'm jealous of.

[@panelledsquid9890]

Well yeah but it's sorta subjective these days over here now... also, the proms is a lot smaller than this. I think, I don't watch it to be honest.

[@RageCreati0n]

so fucking beautiful. I swear angels joined them.

[@camd1518]

+decepticonmaster1 100%

[@RageCreati0n]

Linkjoy123 you never know...

[@memetix7596]

GOD IS AMERICAN

[@missagente8100]

Thank God we still have some very patriotic people left in America.

[@skinlo01]

+Agent E What has this got to do with 9/11? More people die from being shot a year in the USA than died from 9/11, why don't you RIP them?

[@seanpereksta3725]

God bless America

[@demanischaffer]

skinlo01 Because most victims of gun crime are gang bangers in the inner cities

[@logansmith3211]

This is basically all of Kentucky except Louisville and Lexington

[@davidsports2214]

I'm a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and a proud American. I love our National Anthem very much, and stand at attention saluting our flag every time with pride. But this was so glorious and beautiful, it had me in tears! Thank you to all who participated in this. Your talent and patriotism, performing this in that setting are uncanny. God bless y'all, and God bless America!

[@missagente8100]

Thank you for your service to our country. Semper Fidelis!

[@radiotv9509]

Thankyou for your service sir you made our country proud thank you

[@debbabbit9283]

God bless YOU, David!!!!

[@TheM2heavy]

Merica ❤🇺🇸

[@MrGregOtis]

I am a 20 yr Army vet, and this has left me speechless, because I could not hold back the flood of emotions and the tears. A very inspiring performance. Thank you Kentucky All State Choir. And thank you for posting.

[@debbabbit9283]

MrGregOtis We love you MrGregOtis!!! You are a wonderful man to let that love of country fly. It's a beautiful flag, representing a beautiful people, and a beautiful love song. Our nation is so vulnerable, so fragile, and so badly needs to be built back up. Seeing combat, and our flag in the combat must make this song rock your soul. Does mine

[@missagente8100]

My hats off to you, sir! Thank you for your service to our country! ❤️🇺🇸🗽

[@AnythingButLogical]

I feel like at the "land of the FREE" part the sopranos we just trying to see who could sing the note the highest. . .

[@debbabbit9283]

Kaprichi But it adds angelic power and beauty to those words, the land of the free.

[@collinjenkins8305]

It's so amazing how powerful the human voice can be

[@taofledermaus]

Incredible!

[@mas0n25]

TAOFLEDERMAUS even you can enjoy such amazing films

[@nesothyll]

Huh, I knew I recognized that page name and turns out I've been subscribed... I saw this video years ago! small world!

[@user-kg7zs4st1c]

This is the reason why the America is best country in the world

[@mevaser770]

+노형중 Precisely. you nailed it

[@user-zl8js5sd3k]

노형중 Hangug and Migug is Daebak love from Thailand

[@rickysanders6487]

Sadly, America is not the best country in the world. What's even sadder is that it easily COULD be.

[@beau116]

@@rickysanders6487 the richest and strongest country in the world.

[@rickysanders6487]

@cocaine addiction I helped run a business for three years and currently trade stocks online because I'm such a commie 🙄 Come back to me when we don't have the world's highest incarceration rate and our federal tax code doesn't exceed the length of the fucking Bible!

[@lewisaldridge288]

Got to be a part of this for 2 years..now I'm serving my country. God Bless America.

[@epicfail8798]

I wish that all baseball games, instead of a national star singing their version of the anthem. I want the entire stadium to erupt in song, singing their national anthem together. As a symbol of unity, and the will to fight back.

[@frederickglass1583]

In St. Louis, for the final game of the Cardinals baseball season, the stadium organist starts off the Anthem and then a few notes later, 35-40k Cardinals fans all join in unison for the National Anthem. I went to the final game of the 2017 season a day before I moved to the desert, and as a former St. Louisan... Hearing 30,000+ fans sing the Anthem is hauntingly beautiful...people will even join in while in the stadium concourses or across the street from the stadium. Downtown literally becomes a giant choir for a few moments, and it is something words can never hope to describe. And funny enough, that's a tradition that the Cardinals have only had around for 20-odd years

[@twist2723]

Yes!

[@greenday61892]

Holy cow, this is AMAZING. I want to bring special attention though to whoever that soprano is that hit the high 3rd on "free"! STELLAR

[@captainhaire]

That's the kinda woman I wanna marry!!!

[@MayraMM5]

Gave me chills!

[@dlancier]

Amazing.

[@colinfullerton1851]

Agreed, Ive listened to those few seconds a hundred times. NAILED IT!

[@nicksimpson2050]

There were 3. You could tell.

[@deedoyday]

once the person taping left the elevator, it was so surreall... like walking into heaven or something.

[@darr3263827]

Yeah, if I would've walked into that not knowing what was up, I would've died. This makes me tear up every time.

[@DannyPhilipsen]

This is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard! As a European, I have nothing but love and respect for America - a place that I would like to call home some day :-)

[@headslo]

Thanks man. Europe is pretty cool too but we love our country most of all. Its nice to know not everybody hates us over there ya know?

[@ruki.-]

Another immigrant. UH OH.... Everyone throw your hands up in the air in protest and yell 'GTFO of America'.. oh.. wait... he is European... it's ok. Time to be a hypocrite about it.

[@jayp7263]

Thanks, Mr. Philipsen. Come on over. You are welcome here...we need more people like you here.

[@DannyPhilipsen]

headslo Europe is pretty swell at times. It's very beautiful once you get out of the major cities and into the nature. Kinda like America, I think

[@LordHumungous619]

My advice on moving to the US - move to Mexico and work on the tan. Then, when no one is looking, run across the border and get all the free shiz you can. If you get caught just say you are here to vote Democrat. It's worked millions of times already!

[@66mikedove99]

It sounds heavenly. What I appreciate about this is that there is a strong, clear national ideal in the US that people aspire towards; whereas I feel that in the UK we lack this kind of patriotism. I'm not saying that America always achieves its ideals, but I think that simply having the idea that you want to work as part of a national community towards something greater than yourself, is positive.

[@PanSzawu]

66mikedove99 get it back, God save the Queen

[@artistrg3487]

Anne Liesveld That’s a very narrow way to look at things 😑

[@Fettnace]

I hae listened to this a few times now, and stil gives me chills every time . . that high harmony in the last to lines is just devine!! If I ever get to America, it has to be to see this live!

[@Cissy2cute]

How could ANYBODY thumb down this beautiful rendition?. You seriously have a problem.

[@Spotterboy567]

It always scares me to think of a day when none of my country's youth still believes in what this song represents. Since I was a child I've wanted nothing more than to be able to lay on my death bed and know I was part of something far bigger and more noble than my own life. Despite what culture will tell you, it is not more "grown up" to give up this idealized version of life. Instead, it is more grown up to hold on to that and never let it go. Live your life as if the song held true and someday it might. Thank you for restoring my faith in our future and may god bless you all.

[@JohnSmith-pl3jg]

as a cultural marxist and future Hillary 2016 supporter, I wont rest until common core education is spread across america. Personally I hope that in the future, Our Peoples Song will be 'Tis a Gift to be Simple', or maybe an african spiritual.

[@JohnSmith-pl3jg]

***** thanks, it means a lot

[@dh7164]

Live free, live brave. That is to live in the truth so as to be a light shining in the world, and to face the darkness of oppression and fear with courage. We must be a good people and a strong people. And as they did in 1812, we must always honor the flag, for which many have bled.

[@EvanLax95]

Your words are beautiful, and express exactly how I feel. God bless you, and thank you for never giving up in what you believe in

[@johndennis879]

@@JohnSmith-pl3jg and your as treasonist as hillary

[@ribbit59]

Kentucky Choir YOUNG PEOPLE..... you are the HOPE for America! How wonderful this is! You made a Viet Nam era Vet..... someone from a confusing war, knowing how confusing the Tomorrows are for you.... Smile! Thank you! :)

[@steven4570]

This beats any other version of the Star Spangled Banner I've ever heard by a clear mile...stunning.

[@oildalejones567]

Simply, beautifully sung. Not trying to impress us with vocal acrobatics.

[@EnoYaka]

It is great, but I prefer it to be a little faster.

[@EnoYaka]

Speed this vid up in the options, that is about the speed I like.

[@ISAFSoldier]

One comes close, super bowl 39's Anthem singing, sung by the choirs of all four US Military academies.

[@tomik524]

I used to think the American anthem was a shitty song from all those stupid renditions by all the pop stars butchering it at the start of various sports events. Always sounded like a derivative pop song with exaggerated patriotic overtones, so over-the-top, so histrionic. Then I heard this. There should be a law against pop stars fucking up your anthem, guys. This is the way to do it. Beautiful, chilling, and from the bottom of the heart.

[@LuckTank]

Exactly! This was how the song was meant to be performed.

[@shunkajun]

Tomik, from those of us who fought for America, your words are very encouraging. We as Brothers and Sisters should all get behind our country and those trash people who desecrate the Flag and the Promise it held and does hold to the world is Freedom. Don't ever forget your words here my new Brother, for you are our future, you ARE the Future of America's Star Spangled Banner.

[@sdjosh9081]

What? You didn't like Jamie Foxx's version? Hahaha

[@FishmanNemo]

Technically there is a law against it. It's just not upheld much.

[@mikehutchison7489]

Carl Lewis prolly had the worst performance with this song ever recorded. Total hack job

[@mackenziesteiner2093]

Legend has it that they summoned Captain America

[@beetlebob4675]

Omg best comment, just found it on this rabbit hole I'm on. I'm crying laughing with joy. 🤣

[@tank2003]

When the closing sopranos hit at the end, its like the heavens opened up

[@jojosiwafanforlife9601]

tank2003 PREACH

[@AdmiralPrice]

The Star Spangled Banner is one of the most beautiful and poetic national anthems in the world.

[@CenturionGhost28]

Did you know the song was to the beat and music of a British drinking song

[@thedrewb2273]

+Gamzee Makara It was actually the official song of the Anacreontic Society - which was an 18th Century society of musician-gentlemen. They would get together, perform some songs they had come up with, eat, and yes, drink. But no, not a "drinking song"...this myth needs to die.

[@kanad.9397]

+Gamzee Makara well us Americans love drinking songs so we stole it

[@madelynmoye1503]

oh you know it

[@kanad.9397]

***** good God i know that kill Mr. killjoy lol

[@HardNougat]

This should be in a war movie

[@crawler6019]

Same. I was kinda thinking about a second Civil War but instead of N vs S, it's kind of like all the prejudice groups (in an alternate version of events that they are more powerful) against the US or something like that.

[@resmarted]

It should be in a peace movie

[@_Cato_]

rep757npay Powerful.

[@George040270]

Carrots.

[@ripley712]

greetings from THE NETHERLANDS LOVE THAT THE USA FREED US FROM TYRANY IN WW2 ALTHOUGH WE ARE THE SAME TRIBE AS THE GERMANS

[@bwer123gt]

Imagine being there. I'm not american but this gives me goose bump. Gotta say US have somenof the patriotic people ever.

[@feralbigdog]

+DirtRoadTraveler and the illegals, if they were patriotic they would have came here the right way, same with those nuts that want the illegals here. America is for patriotic Americans first, and those who hate it and the illegals N-E-V-E-R!

[@feralbigdog]

***** im not sure what is with the name in the reply, but I think you get my point, that I really don't like illegals, ive thought the birthright citizenship thing needed changed longer than trump as been a candidate, I think illegals are a national issue, coming here and using our tax dollars and getting everything given to them by this corrupt administration when they should be dealt with appropriately(sent back, etc..)

[@kanad.9397]

+bwer123gt its the reason the USA has been around for over 200 years without any govt change like most countries

[@k3jjfb]

I'm so proud to be an American.

[@SixAddams]

cause of a song?

[@LuckTank]

+Six Addams because it is our anthem

[@SixAddams]

so? im an american and i dont feel proud of my country because of a stupid song. Thats retarded.

[@k3jjfb]

Many people respect America. If you nothing nice to say keep it to yourself. Because it always starts a fight.. Or what I like to call 'comments war'. Yeah.. Pretty bad name... But I like it :P

[@k3jjfb]

The 'stupid song' you call is not stupid! People respect the national anthem because of those who fought for our country. The freedom they bring to other Americans makes others happy. Honestly, I can't understand why there's always this ONE person who disagrees. Again, the 'stupid song' isn't retarded.

[@moisesramirez7554]

I wish choirs would sing this publicly more instead of pop stars.

[@jmaxg]

I don't care what country you belong to. If your anthem was sung like that, you would sink to your knees.

[@richardbourton4523]

I know this is an old comment but still, it speaks to how transcendental and beautiful this is, that even as a non-American, I am stunned into abject silence by this performance every time I watch. It is unbelievably beautiful. So many people in the comments are arguing about what real patriotism is and America seems to be a country where patriotism is both a competition between individuals to be the most patriotic and also a rather insidious disease where people do cruel and unkind things because of patriotism for ‘Murica. But this song is surely real, true patriotism distilled into one act; no jingoism or posturing, just genteel beauty and art to express love for your home. The warmth and pride of all the singers is so clear and sincere, the firm bass filling the song with fervour and the highest soprano notes lifting it up to the Heavens with their ethereal voices. I wish this choir would perform all national anthems this way for the world, but this one is gorgeous enough to suffice for me forever. Going to see this performance (if that is possible to do) is on my bucket list. I want to stand there in that hotel and sink to my knees in awe of the music. It sounds weird and creepy to type that but it’s just so moving that it is true.

[@thatmessaubrey4055]

I’m one of these kids this year!! Allstate choir 2019!!

[@godofdarknes]

I am proud to know that whatever the future may hold and whatever the fate of my home is, they can never take this from me...they will never take it from me.

[@Twister051]

To "Feder Schwert": I am a proud American. Some day you and I will meet. At that time I will graciously accept your apology.

[@jimmylopez433]

someone sounds jealous

[@orssidia]

Bokehify probably Germany or something, where one is forbidden to love one's country. Traurig.

[@Reverse2057]

I find it blissful that as the song progresses they slowed each word and each note down so it was drawn out as long as they could. It really let you absorb and enjoy the harmony all their voices and the acoustics gave to the melody. I wish it could always be sung as beautifully as this! :)

[@frederickglass1583]

This hotel has godly acoustics

[@bnasty8636]

It does have godly acoustics. I performed in this tradition for the first time this year.

[@frederickglass1583]

@@bnasty8636 This is what every fallen service member hears before they enter the halls of Valhalla.... they hear you all, singing the song of their people. Feel honored

[@bnasty8636]

Frederick Glass I do, it has been so great meeting people that had first participated in this 30+ years ago and have come here since just to be a part of it. It’s crazy just to be in person for it. It’s incredible since its not rehearsed, and there is no conductor. It gave me chills being a part of it.

[@peterschlueter2282]

I want to remind my fellow Americans of where we came from. We founded this government of the people, for the people, by the people to establish a republic of freedom. In nations around the world, bowing is common. Respect them, but remember that as an American, you do not bow. Bowing can convey submission and yielding. Here in the US, soldiers, men and women, fought for a nation to make all equal, to eliminate the status of superiority, to make all equal. You look them in the eye and give them a firm handshake, and know that be it president or neighbor, your equal as a human being and citizen.

[@mfilla80]

I am so proud as an American, as a Musician, and as a Teacher. The fact beauty and honor comes out of those young people gives hope to us all for a better tomorrow, and I pray inspires all who see this to bring more good into the world. Thank you Kentucky All State Choir. Don't let that moment be special, let it be defining.

[@bryank7133]

This is without a doubt far better than any celebrity or professional musician National Anthem performance I've ever heard. Maybe celebs and professional musicians should take note: this song is most beautifully performed when you play it straight instead of trying to showcase your talent.

[@leonorsnowe1823]

Amen, to that!!!

[@GetWellSoonR.E.M.]

Everybody talks about the soprano high notes, but is nobody gonna talk about the sick blend at 2:35 on the word wave?! Gooooood that was incredible

[@iamkgb]

I'm not American, but this gave me chills. That hotel is made for this with those acoustics. Amazing.

[@NorwichGrad97]

I am so close to giving up on this country. The political corruption, the systematic loss of our freedoms, the uncontrollable debt, the military industrial complex, the fascist alignment of corporations and political special interest in the 'big' government, the unconstitutional executive orders passed practically on a daily basis, I can go on.. Then I listen to this beautiful masterpiece, sung by the young "futures of America" no less, filled with emotion, and suddenly I felt as though there might be true positive hope and change for the future of this once great Republic. Molon Labe. God Save America.

[@daleelliott6347]

AMEN.

[@ilovetheinternet]

Couldn't have said it better myself. Thanks

[@kentucky6]

So true

[@missagente8100]

You're not the only one who feels this way.

[@Earth098]

This is THE BEST version of the US national anthem I have heard. Much better than the single versions played during the super ball matches.

[@missagente8100]

I know. These kids should sing the anthem instead of the ridiculous, yodeling pop stars the NFL hires.

[@j.b.oconnor6284]

Holy God damn hell! You know those moments when you become flooded with emotion because of music and you take a sudden strange gasp/breath and your eyes begin to water and no matter how manly you are you can't stop it? Fuck that feeling got to me...And I'm Irish.

[@LovinMyPrincess911]

Was the GD really necessary? Especially on this video.

[@liamholly2348]

LovinMyPrincess911 ...I fail to see how it matters so much more for this video. I'm American and happy to be so, but god damn sometimes it feels so good to just use phrases like this (even if they are interpreted as rude by some) to express the overwhelming emotion swelling up inside of you. Not to mention the phrase by itself if taken literally is simply a request for holy God to damn Hell... Music was beautiful, though. Good job, everyone.

[@SteelWolf13]

Commandment 3 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Even i do every few months. But i feel bad afterwords.

[@j.b.oconnor6284]

It's just an expression. Means nothing.

[@liamholly2348]

I feel the same way Jb. Christians can follow their commandments if they want to, but to me it's just an expression and if it helps me express myself better without doing any real harm then I'm going to use it.

[@ThunderBow98]

This is too damn impressive. LONG LIVE THE USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@SmayoOFFICIAL]

I'm from Slovenia (Europe) and i had goosebumps all over.. Every note they hit lifted me higher.. Absolutely amazing!! Congrats you guys!

[@firstmusic00]

Thank you brother. May your country always prosper. Cheers from the USA.

[@SmayoOFFICIAL]

firstmusic00 My country is going down the drain ;) Corruption, empty promises, poor economy.. I see no prosperety.. Therefor I'm very close to moving to Canada :)

[@americano37]

My heart is brazilian...my soul is american....love it USA..

[@worldofwarcraft011]

americano37 we need more immigrants like you coming here. Not the ones coming and demanding we give them shit

[@crazando]

I'm very happy to see there are still people who are Americano, I'd love to have you replace some of the disrespectful people over here. Much respect for you

[@TeddyBarefoot]

I'm English and this still gave me chills, where were the people who were singing? Was it really all those on the balconies?

[@Shadow99381]

Yep, I didn't sing because I was videoing, but all of the people on the balconies were the high school students who were singing the National Anthem

[@TeddyBarefoot]

That's amazing, they all sound amazing.

[@07XJuvi]

Was there a conductor somewhere?

[@AnythingButLogical]

+07bigpapi this comment is old, but no, the kids all just come out and do it themselves so it there are bumpy parts like not being completely in sync but it's still amazing

[@kath1193]

+MrEdJepson descants forever!!!

[@RobertsSpaceInd]

Lovely !

[@ironman98]

Wholly....!?? YOU GUYS?? HERE? WOW. Like these are some of my favorite videos from this channel here. Best US national anthem choir that I have ever heard anywhere. Last people I expected to see here honestly was you guys (Like what the actual... just a woah moment). A pleasant surprise. Glad I'm a backer!

[@ironman98]

@Mr. Hater • 18 years ago Ikr. Lol.

[@why9541]

Yooo star citizen, what's up lol

[@StanleyKingChan]

I hope people realize that these are choir members and not random people

[@yesiownfrodo]

SO?

[@TactileCoder]

@@yesiownfrodo so they're just hacking

[@yesiownfrodo]

@@TactileCoder No! :) They are choirs in competition, and this is part of what they do. It's fabulous. They do this every year, it is a tradition as part of the Kentucky All State Choir tradition. :) If you look, you can find it from 6 or 7 years by the year of the competition (2019, 2018, 2016, etc)

[@AmericanLibra]

I hope people think that these are random people and not choir members

[@sopranophantomista]

Holy crap, I'm not even American and this made me cry! How beautiful, thanks for capturing such an amazing rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.

[@lexiams5973]

This moved me to tears. I am a proud father of a US Army soldier deploying in a month. Be safe my son. God bless my beautiful country

[@missagente8100]

My hats off to him. I thank him for his service to our country! 🫡🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🗽

[@marthaboltz8939]

So good to see and hear, makes me doubly proud to be a Kentuckian. Be sure and catch the notes of those high sopranos on those 3 places it's called for!! The funny beginning is when someone hits an "E Pitch" and all the singers find that pitch to sing, and then they give a signal and they all begin. Just marvelous -- Bless all those wonderful Kentucky kids and their sponsors.

[@blerickblerick4338]

I love the USA. Support from Germany!!

[@mattwaffle2653]

I love Germany! Support from USA (:

[@kanad.9397]

NATO support from Hawai'i

[@NONO-ld3ds]

+Blerick Blerick Germany, we love you!

[@severalofushaveheads]

+Blerick Blerick I love Germany too! Cheers from USA.

[@kanad.9397]

if only the east germans felt the same way

[@CherylQuinn]

I watched this twice and cried both times, and I'm Canadian! Magnificent. They sure found the perfect hotel to do this.

[@pahighpa]

A tradition like this makes me proud to have served my country! They really need to get a professional sound crew in there to get the great acoustics it is simply awesome! I have read a lot of the comments on this video the one that said they are all singing at different times is what makes this sound so cool. These kids are great in my book and the tempo they used is fantastic for this room! So all you nay sayers back the hell off! I could not be prouder of these kids! and I dont live in Ky

[@OutlawRavers]

Thank you for your service

[@pahighpa]

Outlaw Ravers Its was my pleasure to serve. Its young people that love their country and by doing this show it

[@americanpatriotincolorado1855]

this bring me a freedomtear to my ear.

[@redemption5331]

Wow! Just beautiful! Love the US, greetings from Germany 🇺🇸🇩🇪🇺🇸🇩🇪🇺🇸🇩🇪🇺🇸🇩🇪🇺🇸🇩🇪🇺🇸🇩🇪

[@guitarcody90]

If this, as an American, doesn't make the hairs on your neck stand up then you're either not a true American or you're deaf. Awesome.

[@TheMelopeus]

It gave me chills too, and i am not American, i dislike with passion america but music is music :D

[@Grants_jams]

TheMelopeus lmao you can go fuck yourself then commie bitch

[@Grants_jams]

TheMelopeus lmao you can go fuck yourself then commie bitch

[@_Cato_]

TheMelopeus Why? Because we are the sole superpower on earth?

[@glossygloss472]

Stop with the ableism, it’s not cute or funny.

[@SupaFlyFatGuy859]

This was BEAUTIFUL!!! Fantastic stuff! I'm proud to be an American AND to live in Kentucky!!

[@NorwichGrad97]

I went to the US Army Air Assault school at Ft. Campbell in 1995. Nice people down there. I felt the world famous 'Southern Hospitality' when I was there. Maybe your Senator Rand Paul runs for Presidency in 2016. I like him. He seems to believe in the important values that made America great.

[@margaritariify]

NorwichGrad97 Such as certifying himself an eye doctor? Most people use objective boards for certification.

[@NorwichGrad97]

Margaret Lauterbach Sure. Why not. This is America. Anybody can be call themselves anything. Rapper Dr. Dre is not really a doctor. And race baiting Sharpton and Jackson are not really Reverends. And I wonder if the arrogant Kenyan socialist that people like you put in office, twice, is a real American. Can you tell me why his college records are sealed? I was a 5-star General, btw. But I was fired because I told your messiah that I will NOT shoot innocent American citizens.

[@sharonmack4007]

Margaret Lauterbach You moron he is an ophthalmologist. Next time google before making stupid comments! Paul left Baylor early when he was accepted into the Duke University School of Medicine, where he earned an M.D. in 1988, and completed his residency in 1993.[

[@rnman99]

Margaret Lauterbach Rand Paul was board certified by the ABO from 1995 to 2005. Do your research before parroting lame ass liberal talking points.

[@deedoyday]

Out of all the years this has been tradition and on video, this is probably my favorite one.

[@VictorHenderson]

Just about my favorite rendition ever.

[@origflyingd]

Awesome !!!

[@whopperlover1772]

I love seeing the comments from people of other countries talking about how beautiful this was. Love to you guys from America!

[@johnnawolfe3180]

btw, they do this every single year, they do plan it, but its whatever way you learned to sing this song, you sing it. your free to add in more harmonies, but, they do an announcement for every one to join them in the hallways and sing the national anthem at the top of your lungs. I really hope they continue to do this as well.

[@vaughnowens6007]

I wish our country could come together like this again. It should ring from all of the different people's voices harmonizing

[@wille6048]

This performance gave me the goosebumps, like I would get when I was a kid listening to this song. The United States may have her faults... but she's still my country, and my home. Thank you for posting this video, Generations of people all sang this song, and I imagine that if we all sang it together we might sound something like this.

[@eduardoBR1991]

I'm not American, but this makes me wanna start yelling "USA! USA! USA!". True story.

[@christophoto]

Wow I am sitting here with chills and tears rolling down my face! AWESOME JOB!

[@jerrymartorres6557]

This gives me chills... So beautiful

[@PseudoKitsch]

This makes me cry every time I hear it. I'm not especially patriotic. I don't even live in the States anymore. It's just beautiful.

[@MovieGirlinPasadena]

Absolutely skin tinglingly beautiful! Wow! Just wow!

[@ChrisBurnsATL]

Cried like a baby...and I'm a 49 year old tough guy.

[@shunkajun]

I have watched this so many times and never get tired of hearing it again, my heart swells with pride. God Bless our Troops and God Bless their Families !!

[@JROrg2009]

Beautiful...and with the building's acoustics...superb...

[@Firefighter_150]

Give's me chills. This video reminds me why I joined the Corps in the first place, to protect the country I love and the people I care about. God Bless, Semper Fi. RIP LCpl Richard P Shoener End of Watch, 8 May, 2005 Laghman, Afghanistan Age 22 Rest Easy Brother, We'll take it from here. Miss ya every day man

[@triquie71]

Regardless of your patrotism, when hearing the National Anthem sung so beautifully, you can really appreciate what a beautiful arrangement it is. -pround to be American!!!

[@gamehead91]

Holy shit, Why did this make me tear up?...

[@darnacles1639]

The tenor at 2:35 blended so damn well!

[@spencerscott4878]

Everytine I watch this, I cannot help but cry. It's beyond beautiful. I just wish everyone in our nation could understand how beautiful that song truly is.

[@Reverse2057]

Even going back to listen to the new years, this one is still the prettiest in my opinion. The beginning is pure, and the ending high notes, for 'The' brave, the 'The' get taken halfway through by the higher notes which blends it so wonderfully into the rise for 'Brave'. Plus, being on the top floor like you were for video'ing means all the acoustics rose up to you, rather than some other videos i've seen down on the floor level.

[@WesMorgan1]

+Crem2057 Given that my son participated in both 2013 and 2015...thank you! **grin**

[@Reverse2057]

+Wes Morgan I love how every note they draw it out longer and longer to the end. Just makes the song so dreamy and relaxed to bring out all the parts to it. :) I thoroughly enjoyed this and I personally feel it's one of my favorite renditions of this song. Too bad it can't be sung like this ALL the time. XD

[@horsekiller68]

GOOSEBUMPS !! Born and raised in Kentucky , thanks for posting !

[@missagente8100]

This video is proof that Angels really do exist. :'-)

[@dbabbitt25]

Brings a tear to my eye every single time.

[@justinoconnor830]

Amazing. I hope you are all ready to fight to get it back.

[@BayLeafff]

So lovely to think of all these people belonging to so many different demographics and ideologies, all singing under this one song. The harmony really makes it beautiful.

[@Kritacul]

Gives me hope. GOD Bless America

[@sreggird60]

Retired veteran here. This song always gets me choked up. Thank you kids.