The Guadalcanal March, from Victory at Sea | The Orchestra at Temple Square

[@richardchase9811]

victory at sea , one of the greatest series ever.

[@finleyfendt3750]

Victory At Sea. What an amazing series. This needs to be watched by every America. Need not forget these patriotic events.

[@leecrt967]

More than any other musical creation, this best captures a united America responding to an existential global threat. Picking itself up bloodied from the defeat of Pearl Harbor, it encapsulates an America rolling off the couch to outproduce, outlast, and outfight our enemies and aid it's friends. It starts off slow, but resolute, occasionally stumbling, but always forward and forthright to powerfully prevail in the end. No other music comes close.

[@Elzweiler]

Glory forever to the men who fought and died there.

[@frankrispoli8828]

I've loved this soundtrack my entire life it never gets old - NEVER!

[@billhuber2964]

DAD FOUGHT IN THE PACIFIC . THIS TUNE DEFINES HIM , A QUIET NAVY MAN .

[@kenz1375]

We are playing this at the Veterans Day assembly at my school, my band director said that a lot of veterans will probably start saluting

[@Buck1954]

Thankfully, a professional orchestra that can perform this correctly.

[@rtn99]

Yes indeed, the sound is a replica of the original musical score by Robert Russell Bennett. Well Done!

[@Ben_not_10]

The brass could be a little stronger in some parts but that may just be an audio issue

[@johnbrown7858]

Great modern day anthem from Victory At Sea. For the 10 thumbs down, perhaps they should read a book about Guadalcanal. It was one of the longest, bloodiest battles of WW 2.

[@woodrowelmore2521]

As a child I remember reading "Guadalcanal Diary" by Richard Tregaskis. Forty years later as a teacher I got really angry when the librarian was going to throw the book away. I now have it. My did was a sailor on a troop transport that landed marines on the island. He said that in his participation of seven different landings he participated in, the Canal was the worst. Sad to say nobody studies history any more; they just make it up!

[@glennlewman1377]

It would be nice to honour those who fought for freedom by learning their story. A thumbs down shows lack of knowledge at the least. I would be interested if those who clicked thumbs down know where or what I Guadalcanal. And no it is not the Canal through Guatemala north of the Panama Canal.

[@simonnutrient276]

This orchestra is wonderful. I wish I could have been there live!

[@Rob99552]

This is good - I'm familiar with this famous piece of music but didn't know it was called the 'Guadalcanal March' - every day's a school day!

[@robertboney4493]

Honors the US Marines victory at Guadalcanal.

[@Nyck461]

Very festive song. Congrats orchestra.

[@toyman9642]

I have no religious affiliation but I must state, quite clearly, that the Moron Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra are excellent. Definitely two thumbs up!!

[@senior_potato2094]

Rob Tro You may want to edit that, because it appears that you put the "Moron Tabernacle Choir" instead of "Mormon". and of course you didn't mean it, I mean who doesn't enjoy MoTab?

[@SharpLady53]

Wonderful! Rousing!

[@leecrt967]

The woman on the French Horn at 2:25 says it all. America as One. Nothing will stop us now.

[@DOLRED]

Beautiful Rendition! ❤

[@Dbailey981]

This is an absolutely beautiful rendition of this excellent march.

[@joaoguilhermedacruzribeiro7077]

And may you bring the old spirit back. The world needs it, believe me.

[@robertboney4493]

Richard Rodgers, the best. This march is equal to anything Sousa wrote.

[@cellinet8819]

Robert Boney True, very true.

[@jongillies6533]

A wonderful rendition.

[@leecrt967]

Always liked that brief orchestral "stumble" at 1:14. Then, back to building. Just like the War Itself.

[@sharonbarcome8239]

The counter melodies in this piece make it an amazing march! Up there with the very best!

[@randymyers6439]

I believe all 26 pieces from the tv show are considered one symphony and is in the Guiness book of record as being the longest symphony. I have all the vinyl and Cds. Somewhere I have the movie on VHS. Even on Spotify I have a playlist dedicated. I didn't look but was the name of the series was called " Victory at Sea ". All 26 episodes are on youtube. Does any one remember Navy Log? Well, I guess by now you figured out I enlisted in the Navy. Best time of my life. Especially since my draft number was 4.

[@emariaenterprises]

Wow! terrific arrangement!

[@yahia114]

awesome :)

[@pmajudge]

HMMMM!!NEAT!!LOVELY!!SUPERB INDEED!!FROM(U.K.)

[@pbrucpaul]

Well done!

[@billhuber2964]

I CANT TELL THIS. FROM THE ORIGINAL NBC ORCHESTRA . CONGRATS.

[@richardmeade4268]

I'm 67 years old, grew up loving "victory At Sea", and always wondered what it would be like to SEE an orchestra play this song. I am well pleased.

[@renard801]

Any young people who do not grasp the significance of this piece, search for Guadalcanal to understand what your fathers and grandfathers endured during World War II. Admiration to them from across the Big Pond.

[@badguy1481]

Interesting videos from all the theaters of WWII...but the MUSIC MUST have been the Big Budget item for the producers. GREAT music! ALL of the music..from ALL of the shows.

[@haroldocampos9646]

Muito bom.

[@joshmills5219]

A lovely performance. I was perplexed why virtually every musician photographed appeared to be white European until realizing this was in Utah, and I went on my merry way.

[@topnotchreviewer1429]

Terrific! What more can be added?

[@bobbyfrancis8957]

The last part ... where are the cymbals?

[@jimshutt2137]

Lest we forget the men who were there and the ordeal they underwent.

[@gregoriodelacruz5987]

I saw this movie i think Anhtony Quin was killed by a snipper

[@johndates9827]

That was "Guadacanal Diary" (1943). Moving up the career ladder. Two years later Quinn would co-star with John Wayne in "Back to Bataan".

[@joelleson2100]

How anyone in their right mind can give this orchestra and the tune it is playing a thumbs down beats the stuff out of me. Think of what the tune represents and that horrible period period in world history. There are strange ones among us.

[@bcwest56]

No comparison to the NBC orchestra. The microphones were not placed correctly. And no Tubas.

[@declansnyder2281]

this arrangement is actually terrible imo, it does not do the original piece justice at all. it's not at all the same song. it's been turned from a grand march into a light dance