Star-Spangled Banner

Kurt Masur conducts the New York Philharmonic in The Star-Spangled Banner at the 9/20/2001 Memorial Concert

[@KarlBonner1982]

I actually prefer the slower, more majestic rendition done here. There's no reason why it has to be rushed - and a slower tempo with a mild dash of rubato seems the best way to make our nation's anthem sound noble, idealistic and imaginative.

[@FUZYsquatch]

Yeah, I also dislike the ones that were made with computer sounds like the instruments were all played on a keyboard.

[@minalopez9569]

I agree , im a seventh grader and we're doing this in class , and she wants us to go faster than this . I told her if we can go slower , just to take all the pride in , and she completely ignored me

[@hucklebuck72]

KarlBonner1982 I think in certain times it's best to be slower. Usually I prefer the faster rendition done by a band. I wish it were more of a tradition to have a band play it or a choir sing it verses one idiot pop star.

[@decoderhacker4062]

For some reason I as a trumpet player have to play 16th notes at one point in this song.

[@norakat]

Sounds natural to me

[@chriskelly2898]

My high school band director always said that the snare drum roll at the beginning of this song should sound "like a mountain is rolling down on top of you." This version is just perfect.

[@thornolie]

Thinking about this being performed 9 days after 9-11 is just tragically beautiful. It definitely brings tears to my eyes as I listen to it today, Memorial Day.

[@PremierCCGuyMMXVI]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 LOVE ME COUNTRY’s anthem wether your Democrat or Republican, we must stand together!

[@anthony_depaz]

🇺🇸

[@Calizen]

AGREED after all we are the UNITED STATES not the DIVIDED STATES!!

[@michaelrodriguez2072]

cringeworthy but totally correct.

[@PremierCCGuyMMXVI]

Michael Rodriguez lol

[@rawpotatofella9654]

Tell Mitch McConnell and MTG that

[@davidzalkin7118]

Beautiful, and pretty awe-inspiring, considering it was just a little over a week after 9/11.

[@53lyric1]

I think you meant, 3 days before 9/11. Still, it is made more poignant a performance by that occurrence.

[@frankhuang5826]

Thanks for your love to my music 🎵 and orchestra ❤️❤️🎵🎵

[@AndyF.-kq1cq]

主佑美國!! God Bless The United States of America!!!

[@hucklebuck72]

Seeing everybody stand up was beautiful!

[@karimacuna-askarsc.d.4504]

Yes, I also noticed that! It was so beautiful!

[@joebobby6157]

Yes very, nice to see you hear after the marine corps band ;)

[@nemochicky4697]

United States of America especially 9 days after the worst terrorist attack on us

[@snoopy7005]

I'm not an American and I didn't even want to be, the most racist country in the world

[@Lewis.John007]

We meet again i see

[@24RulezJG]

I STAND for the National Anthem!!!! I stand with my country!!!! I boycott the NFL and NBA to stand up for the USA!!!! #MAGA #IStandForTheFlag #StandForTheFlagKneelForTheCross #BoycottNFL #BoycottNBA

[@ArchangelGabrielMorin]

The Great U.S. OF A is really all that.I couldn't wait to sing that marvellous song @ the Citizenship Ceremony.I felt very fortunate,blessed, ready to work harder to improve every areas of my life here including keep giving back,help the small ones,say Hi to the marginalized that doesn't friends but dogs and cats Really , I was so happy I told strangers that I became American Citizen .Some congratulated me and of course others didn't care,but I kept my joy and told 7 more people about it.I encouarge every immigrants to appreciate it, praise God for it and keep your heads up and be "Great Americans " So glad to be here & God bless everyone.

[@71superbee39]

The fourth stanza is my favorite but seldom sung.... O! thus be it ever when free men shall stand Between their loved homes and the foe's desolation; Bless'd with victory and peace, may our Heaven-rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation Then conquer we must, for our cause it is just And this be our motto ... "In God is our trust!" And the Star-spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

[@RKPiano-vi8fq]

I'm proud to be an American.

[@someshsaharan5813]

And lucky

[@loveparkes]

Literally shed a tear.

[@mahallati]

R.I.P. Kurt Mazur. A great musician and instrument of peace.

[@nemochicky4697]

mahallati R.I.P. Lorin Maazel, a famous conductor with music in the family

[@JamesBCrazy]

USA USA USA USA USA

[@GRC205]

I am glad to see everyone stand.

[@christopherbotwey7009]

I've always loved America though I 've not been there before. I always sing their national anthem and this rendition is my favourite

[@chirunu]

America is beautiful, lemme tell you that. Lots of grass but your in a state not really in the country.

[@Chris14_]

You could always visit LA, SF, all that good stuff

[@9891Daniels]

I'm sorry I could only like this one time.

[@Paoida1]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@liauchungren848]

Very solemn, with New York Philharmonic as a fine ensemble complimenting the greatest national anthem of all. Tears run down my cheeks. Bravo.

[@d4961]

Amen. That's the way it must be done.

[@nemochicky4697]

d4961 They should play this at the super bowl

[@RobertoSantander]

God Bless America!

[@colbybelk]

I cannot imagine the blood in my veins had I served in the Armed Forces. Jesus Christ, I’m crying. Thank you, Papaw who died at Normandy. Thank you everyone in Korea and WWII.

[@countrysister700]

God bless you and the sacrifices of your family for freedom and security. 🇺🇸. God help us all in this end of days

[@jarimikkola2426]

Absolutely the most beautiful rendition I have ever seen in a concert format! The choir was wonderful and sang with such clarity.

[@양승진-n8b]

The United States of America 🇰🇷🇰🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸🇨🇦🇨🇦🇭🇲🇭🇲🇳🇴🇳🇴🇨🇭🇨🇭🇦🇹🇦🇹🇸🇮🇸🇮

[@wenzhao7223]

Rest in peace. Thank you for helping young musicians such as Sarah Chang to reach new heights. What a legacy!

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Mirad!, ¿Podéis ver al sutil clarear lo que erguido se alzó cuando el Sol se ocultaba? ¡Y sus franjas y estrellas en el rudo luchar, sobre recio baluarte gallardo ondulaba! Y la bomba al lanzar su rojiza explosión, en la noche dio a ver que allí estaba el pendón. "¿El pendón estrellado tremola feliz en la tierra del valor, en libre país?

[@Yuu-de6sg]

Very beautiful song :) I love USA from Japan

[@stellac.e2086]

USA was so united in grief back then after sept 11th attack. now our country is so divided & angry at each other over differences that don't really matter. 😊

[@Heikinnen0301]

God bless USA from Finland 🇫🇮🤝🇺🇸

[@FordGuy705]

20 years in uniform and 16 years out and it still gets to me. Even today, I get a lump in my throat when it is played as beautifully as in this wonderful video. God Bless The United States of America, and all those who have stood in harm's way to protect her. CWO2, U. S. Coast Guard, Retired

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

FordGuy705 Amen CWO ! Semper Paratus, PS1MSO New Orleans 91-96!

[@AnnapurnaMoffatt]

I'm a Canadian civilian, but I love a beautifully- and simply-performed rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner, which this is. I'm an amateur violinist, and when I play any national anthem (I've learned six, including O Canada and The Star-Spangled Banner), that's what I focus on: simplicity and beauty. I grew up on the Canada/US border: my childhood home was on the St. Croix River in New Brunswick and looked out on the river--and Maine on the other side. My parents and I used to see both American and Canadian Coast Guard ships going up and down the river (the Canadian Coast Guard being a government agency, not part of the Canadian Armed Forces), and I still have a lot of respect for the Coast Guards of both countries. Thank you for your service.

[@poshko41]

That was a period of national unity, solidarity, and patriotism that we will probably never see again.

[@ITrooper089Productions]

Willow Hubert Weeeeeellllllllllllllllllll

[@RJY4356]

Very nice, but the tempo is just a little bit too slow. Loved that the chorus boys had their hands on their hearts while they sang - very cool!

[@jordanmorris4090]

+RJY4356 The American Boychoir. I am honored to have been a member of this ensemble to this very day.

[@LoneTinaja]

Happy Independence Day, America. Happy 245th Birthday. The 4th of July, 2021. God Bless America. A message from a grateful American Patriot

[@Belgarion9989]

This is indeed a breath of fresh air, much better than the over-embellished versions you hear at sporting events. I was quite frustrated over the issue when I wrote my previous comment,

[@frankhuang5826]

Thanks for your love to my music 🎵 and orchestra ❤️❤️🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@71superbee39]

AMEN!

[@Happy-kc2yr]

NO ONE comes even near Maestro Kurt Mazur !

[@iliesko]

Uplifting end...land of the free and home of the brave..

[@laurabowden5]

I wish our anthem was patriotic and proud like this. Personally, I don't think that God Save the Queen strikes as much pride and passion in one's heart for their country as the Star Spangled Banner does for Americans.

[@lngvly22]

I'm american, and I like "God Save The Queen" better. It presents a more powerful image, but our anthem is not as majestic and strong. It's unfortunate because america is just as powerful a country as England

[@laurabowden5]

LngVly22 Well, actually, the USA is the most powerful and influential country in the world. Barack Obama is more powerful than the Queen. But I appreciate that you prefer our anthem :) I'd rather have 'Rule Britannia', because you can't get any more patriotic than that, rather than singing about our Queen- but don't get me wrong; being British, I love my Queen and the Royal family! And of course, I love my country. But I wish people could express their patriotism as freely in their own country as the Americans can, because of all the immigrants coming over it would be seen as 'racist'. I'm telling you now, people over here have a VERY warped sense of what political correctness is nowadays, and I bet my comment will spark a bunch of controversy on this page...

[@lngvly22]

Wait, so you can't be patriotic? That's seen as an incredibly positive thing here.

[@PhilipReeder]

Laura, are you "trolling for anthems?" XP

[@laurabowden5]

THEORIGINALEXSCAPER not really. just listening

[@jrwarrior9962]

God bless America 🇺🇸

[@hucklebuck72]

This is an amazing version

[@reidhanson7985]

I came to listen to this after feeling pretty disappointed in the political discourse and divide currently in this country. But listening to this reminded me, we are all Americans, united not by political alliance, but by our founding principles of freedom, equality and democracy. The National Anthem is a beautiful representation of these. God Bless America and help guide us towards unity rather than division.

[@markhager2216]

,,,and conducted by a foreign national...art transcends border!

[@RealMicsta]

In my opinion, the only falter our anthem has is with its neglect of the other two verses. There's a bit less majesty in brevity

[@goofyhayden]

+Minecraft4N00bs64 there is a total if four verses not three

[@pythagoreantheorem5301]

Who cares? The other two verses are terrible

[@stewiegriffin12341]

The other verses are pretty racist.

[@ArmandoTheCatholic]

@@pythagoreantheorem5301 No, I think that this is the least epic verse, I think the best one is the 4th verse

[@jeffreyhietala3666]

Somebody should blast this over a loud speaker in front of Colin Kaepernick's home

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

Beautifully done. Everyone notice they stand with hand over heart.

[@tonyrobinson1088]

One of the few renditions of the US anthem that I actually enjoy. It sounds like it's straight from a fantasy movie/video game soundtrack -- I also like the chorus a lot, as it makes the lyrics sound like Latin. A lot of renditions are either too upbeat/fast tempo or, my least favorite, when it's sung by a single person. I commend the performances of those who sing the Star-Spangled Banner at places like sporting events -- especially in front of hundreds of spectators -- however, even when it's sung by a great singer, it never does it for me like this does.

[@californiaghost-hunters4059]

Why do I always cry

[@williampaish3387]

As a naterised citizen and a veteran from Canada, I am proud of OUR flag, very happy to live here.

[@andiplastic]

Beautiful rendition!

[@Real_George_Orwell]

55 commies disliked this video.

[@norakat]

America is once again in peril !

[@stupidben999]

I ain't American, but I'm deeply moved by the American anthem whenever I hear it.

[@moboutmen]

Interesting to note that it sounds just as moving, proper and respectful at 1.25X

[@coracias4523]

God Bless America

[@sparta944]

'MURICA FUCK YEAH

[@nssteampunk4865]

Woll Smoth Get ready for July 4, 2015!!!

[@i.f5517]

Who else came here for there homework!

[@memes4life273]

Hello from deutshland

[@carlosbrown4566]

i went to the concert it was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@holymason7]

.75x speed is better

[@edwardfleishman9775]

I heard many a great concert at the New York Philharmonic conducted by Mr. Masur.

[@cugir321]

Moving!

[@dawnlowenstein7277]

I LOVE the National anthem of our country with the musical accompaniment along with the choir!

[@Markinsky]

This is really wonderful!!

[@rodrigossaxworld5103]

Buzz Lightyear: No, he didn't! We have a friend in need! And we will not rest until he's safe in Andy's room! Now, let's move out! at 1:36

[@donrossi138]

I wrote this in commemoration of those who defended the Capital Building and against those who invaded it. Our Flag Abused January 6, 2021 Oh-oh shame on that scene Of the Capitol’s plight. When so dastardly assailed, As an autocrat’s last pleading. Those broad stripes and bright stars Used as javelins in flight. Overwhelmed blue lines we watched, Were so gallantly bleeding. Anarchists’ oaths, shoves, and glares, Tear gas spewing in air. Gave proof that fury might, And not our flag, was thread-bare. O say does that Star-Spangled Banner never wave, Against the land of the free, In the hands of those knaves.

[@robertayers9424]

Happy Independence Day America!!! 2020 May God continue to bless America!!!

[@diantchobanov3094]

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[@javierbiaggi3072]

The Star Spangled Banner is a beautyful anthem, Oh Canada is another beautiful one Russia's is incredibly beityful. These are descriptive anthems that depicts the glorious battles or the glorious country. La Marseilles was born in the battlefield of blood is a call to fight and kick out the invaders. Italia! Is an operatic fiesta. I love anthems they always comes from the heart.

[@alexducle9029]

O say can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there; O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

[@dgoren121692]

You are correct. That's what I immediately thought. Still, it was played well by professionals, with no runs and embellishments. I like how military bands play it, and it would have had the faster tempo.

[@jenerationnyc]

THAT WAS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KCandFriendsUSA]

Now this says “Don’t ban the Star Spangled Banner” keep it that way, I grew up with this song

[@reidhanson4827]

So happy to be listening to this again, the day after President Biden was inaugurated. 🇺🇸

[@luisalejandroespinozaflore821]

I LOVE U.S.A

[@xx99strrxx]

Thinking about when this was written vs now…

[@josephestebacon]

1:10 is that Phyllis from the office???

[@maestrotownsend8833]

At 1:10 is that Phyllis from “The Office”? Me thinks it is...🤔😂

[@Cajundweeb]

USA! USA!! USA!!!!!!!!!

[@donrichter3523]

Pretty good, but the pacing is too slow. It’s to be played smartly.

[@finsat]

AWESOME!!! Can NEVER get tried listening to it...where ever in the world I am...the BEST. G-d Bless the United States of America!

[@geo752]

Wonderful to hear it being sung properly rather than the wailing of the so called pop stars

[@wholeNwon]

Beautiful performance.

[@filipefrullani4315]

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🇺🇲🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@ronmangrum7073]

As for the thumbs down people, I am a United States Marine! So you know what I think about you! Oohrah

[@nemochicky4697]

Ron Mangrum thank you for your service sir. Semper fi

[@ronmangrum7073]

Nemo Chicky, God bless you always and your family forever! It is an honor to have done my part in helping defend the greatest nation on earth! God bless America for ever! Oohrah

[@nemochicky4697]

Ron Mangrum What rank are you right now?

[@ronmangrum7073]

Nemo Chicky, my last rank was an E-4/ Cpl. I am not on active duty any longer, I was in during the Vietnam war!

[@nemochicky4697]

Ron Mangrum My grandfather was a specialist in the Army in Vietnam!

[@steftrando]

What a missed opportunity to not use the Stravinsky arrangement

[@steverogers1437]

This is how it should be played.

[@angelalee1135]

I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@allegracb]

Who arranged this rendition? I only see references to the maestro.

[@carolecarr5210]

Y'all put me into. a chills & goosebumps state. Thank you.

[@diamondtran8331]

The shortest yet the best, perhaps, of all music conducted by Kurt Masur just before his death. RIP, Mr. Masur.

[@SSDDssed]

Beautiful

[@nssteampunk4865]

An86 Get ready for July 4, 2015!!!

[@53lyric1]

Thrilling!!

[@mikehoda5240]

I think that the conductor should have stood on higher podium.

[@jbeaupre1800]

I love my country.

[@moboutmen]

Hold on, dammit. There's something in my eye....

[@poshko41]

Hell of a cool thing to watch after your political party just lost the national election. Kind of a nice reminder of what we all stand for - democrat and republican.

[@EmergencyGuy]

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[@Belgarion9989]

Even the NY Phil doesn't play it properly. Look at the original music, look at how the text lines up with the beat. The Star Spangled banner is supposed to be in 6/4 and have a brisk tempo. Could someone please, please, please perform it that way?

[@colleenmcdermott5492]

Most beautiful anthem IN THE WORLD ! Looking @ the date, I think this should have been televised nationwide interupting all broadcasts. IMO. love the comment made by Laura Bowden. great words. But UK anthem not that bad either

[@cjones9531]

Is this the Robert Shaw rendition?

[@NeuKrofta]

why cant anyone sing the whole song ffs?! I want all the verse goddamnit