Star Wars-Flashmob Cologne Germany THE ORIGINAL | WDR Funkhausorchester

The original Star Wars Flashmob in Cologne with the WDR Funkhausorchester (at that time still WDR Rundfunkorchester). The Star Wars Orchestra Flashmob has been thrilling millions of fans worldwide for over 10 years. Recorded in October 2012 in front of the WDR Funkhaus Wallrafplatz in Cologne.
John Williams - Star Wars (Main Title)
WDR Radio House Orchestra
Rasmus Baumann, conductor
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[@itseric9816]

Star Wars Brings people together! May the force be with us all ! 😂😂

[@EVAUnit4A]

Disney: Stand back! I'll show you how it's done!

[@thefilthygamer3427]

And may the force be with you

[@Xingmey]

except when disney made it a political agenda, now star wars devides people. everyone who dislikes it is a nazi nowadays ;)

[@shakmp4]

@@Xingmey what do you mean?

[@rubeng370]

Until the Last Jedi

[@courtnie1783]

Being in a flash mob is now number one on my bucket list XD

[@faeylin3010]

same here

[@danielingalla3446]

+Courtnie Kom SEEING a flash mob is now number one on my bucket list...

[@joyunicycle]

+Courtnie Kom Me too!!!!

[@MarwanRashad]

+Courtnie Kom I was there the same day and missed it :( :(

[@courtnie1783]

Marwan Rashad That's rough, man.

[@TheMiniVader]

this is the best thing ever

[@kapitan19969838]

+Matt Latessa Darth Vader approves?

[@nichtinteressiert2899]

of jedi jeden

[@jamesthompson6765]

Ikr

[@mikhial1296]

My lord. We have found the rebel base on earth. Shall I prepare a fleet to blockade the planet

[@princessjali2870]

I got goosebumps from that 😂😂

[@susanc4622]

They did that so well! Some flash mobs take so long to set up that they’re more of an ‘outdoor concert’ - which is great but not a ‘flash mob’. The look on people’s faces when the different parts started up was wonderful and a reminder of happier times.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you!

[@andreasmittelstaedt591]

Es ist so alt, und immer noch wunderschön. Was spiegelt mehr unsere Kultur als ein großes symphonisches Orchester? Nichts kommt dem gleich.

[@ClumsyDre]

I've watched this video multiple times and haven't realized how old it was. It has been a decade. Beautiful performance!

[@WDRKlassik]

Yes, it really is a 2012 classic 😁 thanks!

[@billielittle]

Good on you Cologne truly amazing. All I saw were smiling people when you all started playing. No one needed to speak German or understand it. Music is the international language that unites us all. Thank you.

[@TodessternNews]

agreed

[@hollow6094]

Definatley

[@cinematic.fandom1221]

auch wenn mans 1000 mal gehört hat, John Williams Arbeiten sind mitunter am wirkungsvollsten. Nerdmania ! Staaaar Warrrsss Gänsehaut

[@alonenjersey]

Wonderful music never gets stale. Never mind how many times a person hears it.

[@pauline4601]

i cant watch this with out crying

[@kittenjaggerjacks4534]

same here fr!!

[@rogerauger7766]

Much respect from a Canadian Star Wars Fan! Seeing the smiles on the musicians and bystanders actually moved me greatly. Thank you for playing and posting this iconic piece of music!

[@michaelbeaming405]

I am so blessed to have grown up in the era of movie scores like star wars, superman, raiders of the lost ark and not forgetting the goonies!!! I Wouldn't change that for anything!!!

[@htwingnut]

Awesome! Everyone was like... "that's it?" at the end... lol. Would have been cool if they went right into the Imperial march though...

[@defaultname6268]

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[@sarsaparillasunset3873]

Yes, that poor girl pushing her harp all the way here to perform for a total of one minute

[@zmanrockz6358]

Default Name WHAT IS THIS CURSED SYMBOL!?

[@cassieo]

I think it would be awesome if High School bands and drum corps would flash mob their shows at whatever city they visit. They are 9-minutes long for high schools. Folks forget it’s not just notes. It’s dynamics and articulation that truly puts a finishing polish on a piece. This may have been this orchestras first attempt. Why do a five minute piece if you are unsure of your audience reception? Hopefully their next one is longer, we will see :)

[@agathebender349]

its beautiful that songs like this can make people so happy and bring them together

[@koicommander]

This just goes to show how much of an impact a single series of films have had on the ENTIRE world even up to 3 decades later like today!

[@kamilpawlak1895]

Flims are classics granted, but Williams created trully iconic music for it, music that even people who didnt see the film are familiar with

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

arts tend to have that impact on human species

[@yosshos]

It is so symbolic. A man stand alone in the street and "say" something sound meaningless. everybody thinks he is crazy , until many people join him and say the same. Now, of course it's beautiful and even exciting... typical human behavior.

[@JoaoRaiden]

+Yos Shalev (‫יוס שליו‬‎) Bet you wouldn't stop for the one guy either.

[@yosshos]

You fuck off. I am this guy.. and of course I would! would you?

[@thomasmcdonnexrll1974]

+Yos Shalev (‫יוס vuttשליו‬‎) h j I i i

[@WaaDoku]

+Yos Shalev (‫יוס שליו‬‎) The Life of Brian exploits the very same human behavior: One person saying something something stupid is boring. Hundreds of people saying something stupid is exciting.

[@katrinhausermann4625]

Yos Shalev zf1f4gp

[@tedhernandez5009]

Man I love this flash mob stuff!!! Specially with all the musicians. Good work!

[@renetrograde]

The Force is strong with this orchestra...

[@jenkinsfamily2229]

When the brass starts blasting from the rooftops you know stuff's about to go down

[@hamishsnap]

For some reason i just have the flash back in the cinema to the VERY first star wars. Felt young for 2 mins 20. Good job guys. Well done !

[@anderstermansen706]

Every. Single. Time. I come across this video, i always get a tear in my eye. Its so beautiful to see how the power of music can gather people.

[@muhammadzainuddin1671]

brings tears in my eyes....remembering watching star wars in 1977 with my late father....i was 6yrs old

[@Redsparrow633]

This was performed to perfection!

[@atlas5335]

I'm crying i love this!

[@ddd228]

Me,too.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

Why did I tear up when the string section got involved? _Great_ childhood memories, made possible by the genius of John Williams' score. That was AWESOME! JW3HH

[@havingfun1968]

THAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE THINGS I’VE EVER SEEN OR HEARD ON KZbin. Great job from Las Vegas, NV USA Let me tell you, I NEVER cry, and HONESTLY, this Old Marine shed a tear for some reason. Semper Fidelis, Captain T, U.S.M.C.

[@W00PIE]

I know exactly what you mean. This piece melts me instantly, no matter how often I've seen it. Cheers from Europe :-)

[@eddietheyorkie8304]

Is it just me but when ever I see a flash mob that plays classical music I get tears in my eyes?

[@blaqua]

Amazing, we definitely need more star wars flashmobs!

[@lotharhasek5813]

Egal wie,wo und von wem es gespielt wird,Gänsehaut pur. Der sound ist episch.

[@MultiGeraghty]

One of the best flash mob performances of the naughties so far!!

[@jamesgokux]

how? they did not play what ur hearing live!!! they just background sound over what they made in a studio ........ whats the point of doing a live thing when its not live!!!!!!!!!!!! i guess this is the perfect video for people who dont know about music.

[@krushpak996]

@@jamesgokux You Sir, are an idiot . F........ Moron without a clue, blabbering

[@MarcellKehmstedt]

Ich bin ja durchaus ein Kritiker des allgemeinen Rundfunkbeitrags und seiner Verwendung, aber in solchen seltenen lichten Momenten bin ich stolz darauf meinen Beitrag zu leisten, um solch eine tolle Aktion zu ermöglichen. Vielen Dank und bitte mehr davon.

[@TheCrassus]

+Marcell Kehmstedt Würde doch mehr Geld in solchen Dinge fließen und weniger in dritte, vierte, fünfte Programme und sechste, siebte und achte Radiosender.

[@aquaristikerstrickesback1704]

+Marcell Kehmstedt Du glaubst doch nicht wirklich das deine GEZ Zahlungen bei dem Orchester landen. Da muß ich lachen.

[@haganenogabuto]

this is Beatiful, literally, a tear came out watching this magnificent work

[@Yummicookie1979]

I never get tired of watching this.😊❤

[@wish21100]

@dana dana then may the force be with you

[@michaelstommel542]

Und genau dafür liebe ich euch............Danke für die hellen Stunden in der Nacht!!

[@WDRKlassik]

Sehr gerne 🤗

[@o0OHermioneO0o]

my favourite flashmob so far and i've watched A LOT of them. :) sehr geil, was sie da in köln abgezogen ham. ;)

[@DavidDavid-lo7jp]

wer disliked dieses Video eigentlich, es ist fantastisch

[@kaos2317]

WONDERFUL!!!! Now, that is my kind of flash mob!!!

[@Pokemaniac_101]

That key change into the original gave me chills

[@WDRKlassik]

😊

[@LunaVi]

It makes me so happy seeing all the smiles because of the lovely music that everyone recognizes

[@onin_vllflr]

brought me to tears.... This world still has many nice people :)

[@japkap]

stuff like this must bring a good feeling to John Williams as well as the rest of us.

[@malliewa]

The best part is the faces of the performers, they loved it.

[@sergeantkillzone]

Such a beautiful sound from that trumpet. It sounds very happy with its player :)

[@rodsboots]

Nothing short of amazing.. Very well done. Nothing makes me happier than seeing people enjoy a beautiful noise.

[@doid3r4s]

I just pitty the souls who can't appreciate how absolutely beautiful this is.

[@capttheo1]

This is the only flashmob I've seen that makes me laugh with joy. At least so far. Absolutely brilliant presentation! Wunderbar!

[@mrhomerbojangles]

Absolutely Fantastic. Would have loved to been there when this happened . Amazing what happiness a great piece of music and a superb video can do. This is what KZbin is all about folks. The joy and happiness a video and music can bring to your life. Thanks for sharing. Respect

[@kazardomain]

never get tired of this..makes me cry everytime..

[@incognito7932]

Real MUSIC is enjoyable in ANY language. Thanks John and ARD for the video.

[@demonicpenguin12]

im crying that made me so happy

[@teencomment]

I love how when the others first start playing everyone's looking around like "wait, what?"

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

One of the most moving ever, this music still does it to me after all these years, they played wonderfully, wish I had been there to hear it

[@garyanderson7456]

Never gets old.. Stay Home Stay Safe.. May The Force Be With All..

[@leroyshipp7532]

Everytime I hear the star wars opening theme It takes me back to a theatre long long time ago and gives me chills. It was a great time to be a kid and hearing it takes me back! !

[@karolcpm-]

"What fun! What fun!!!" -Darth Maul from Star Wars Rebels Season 2. The brass musicians in the building and the string players that quickly assembled was a big surprise! Awesome camera and sound work too! I felt as if I was also a part of the crowd.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! It's nice to hear that you enjoyed our performance 😊

[@meinfeedly4020]

Gänsehaut. Jedes Mal!

[@dorindastone3767]

As a musician and a Star Wars fan, this was awesome! It brought goosebumps and a tear.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! We're glad that you like it 🤗

[@simonsamson9967]

Who in the fuck dislike this

[@anja1627]

The rebels haha

[@cloudycatgod]

Ikr

[@TheRealBlackmare]

Star Trek fans

[@jackson22668]

+Deathreaper582 lmao true af 😂😂😂

[@Holobrine]

+Deathreaper582 I'm a fan of both.

[@ottoalboth5057]

FINDE ich ganz,ganz,ganz toll.

[@oBseSsIoNPC]

One of the best pieces of music EVER written...just so powerful and full of energy and life...how beautiful!

[@cola7016]

This video gets me everytime. Its beautiful how a musical flashmob can get anyone to forget the stressfull everyday life for just a while, and enjoy a good time.

[@lmnefg121]

The most creative flash mod I have ever seen~! Just love everything about the Star Wars~!

[@tomatenmarc2070]

2:09 das ganze Video über hörst du niemanden reden außer: "Geil"

[@armesdeutschland8210]

Ich finde es einfach nur sensationell stark...wirklich toll...möge die macht mit uns allen sein😄

[@ianwattsOfficial]

Rich or poor, Great or small, music is a universal language and us composer's love it:::::)))

[@Torby4096]

After all these decades, still thrilling. I was 18 in '77.

[@WDRKlassik]

It's timeless indeed!

[@DrBrennan]

I did not exist.

[@Torby4096]

@@DrBrennan Surprising number of us did not😉

[@jasonsmith7514]

would have loved to have been there, could you imagine...

[@diplomasaurus4232]

Its the national anthem of scifi fans!!

[@the_average_canadian]

This is how it should be done. Top notch, tone was great, timing was on point. This is amazing. I felt like I was watching the movies again.

[@bobapbob5812]

I play this on my bagpipes during breaks in gigs or marches. People and especially kids love it.

[@finnpullen3687]

You brought a tear to my eye thank your so much for this

[@HeckuvaMedusa8]

This sent chills down my spine. Beautiful.

[@Nomnomnom192]

Same like juts goosebumps everywhere

[@GabrielFarseer]

Back when Star Wars was still cool, awesome :)

[@jerryrobinson6250]

Best Flashmob EVER!!! well conducted and arranged brava

[@steinblitz1506]

I'm in an orchestral band, and this makes me happy :')

[@kenossa666]

Omg If this would happen if I was there I would just sit and cry from joy XD

[@crixxxxxxxxx]

The sound is too perfect to be real. No way you could get that sound in a busy plaza without extensive mics.

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

Fantastic!, This music still does it for me all these years {and after a lot of very bad films the last jedi for example }, I get goosebumps and it takes me back to 1977 and the whole audience standing up and clapping ah happy days

[@albertosaurschannel6946]

May the force be with you. 😎

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

flies away with jedi force

[@saadqureshi7127]

Alberto Arras ....always.

[@HeroesBosses]

This is bad ass :) Just when I thought Cologne couldn't get any cooler.

[@jesuskommt5642]

it brings joy into this world full of sorrows! Thank you

[@dabster3472]

Who doesn't like star wars? Like it's the best movie in history! I loved Star wars : and the last Jedi!

[@fridalover1544]

John Williams is our modern day Mozart or Beethoven. When Mankind finally reach other planets in other solar systems, I'm sure they'll bring this theme song along with them :) Nice video Germany :) /from Denmark with love

[@STAG162]

"Wir sind eins"... aber meine Lautsprecher sind defekt! Seriously though, a musical score for the ages, and well staged too.

[@lydialestage9640]

I still get chills every time I hear this performed live!

[@bearbon2]

This was the best and most faithful rendition of the Star Wars theme I ever heard outside the original. Very well done!

[@tps607]

Now THAT'S how you do a Flashmob! Bing,Bang,Gone before they know what hit them

[@JCivX]

Exactly, shock and awe

[@mad91K]

F**ing Awesome !!!!!

[@Rorschak129]

The world I see is beautiful . I see music and I feel humanity . May the force with all of us

[@hawkpaul8735]

How to bring a little joy to so many people unexpectedly. Wonderful!

[@edwinc81]

Every time I hear the strings. I get goosebumps

[@trapzed5331]

Gänsehaut pur

[@DieDieEla]

Absolut unglaublich . Hatte Tränen in den Augen

[@bluejayguy05]

This brought a tear to my eye. Just beautiful

[@marthadosreisnunes2825]

Sensacional, hein.... É impossível, não ficar emocionada....

[@Emmaengelchen]

Ich hätte es authentischer gefunden, wenn ihr keine eingespielte Musik drüber gelegt hättet. Einem anderen Video konnte ich entnehmen, dass das Orchester fantastisch gespielt hat, natürlich sind die Akustik draußen ganz anders aber für mich gehört das dazu. - Die Idee selbst finde ich klasse!

[@Ruhrpottromantik]

+Emmaengelchen das finde ich auch!

[@theo5195]

Danke, Jetzt weiss ich auch, wieso Ton und Bild nicht synchron sind.

[@elofos0815]

ja genau deswegen gibts auch nen daumen runter... entweder man steht dazu und der sound ist bescheiden oder man lässt so eine Doku. und ja, das am ende der Mediathek theaser lauter als alles andere ist macht es deutlich das der wo es geschnitten hat noch weniger ahnung von garnicht's hat! Und ja ich hab erfahrung mit livesound aufnahmen... jede kamera hat minimum ein mono signal, dazu ok 2012 war die smartphonetechnik noch nicht so entwickelt, aber selbst da gab es schon stereo bandmaschinen für den mobilen einsatz!

[@vansollo]

Dankeschön 😊 für dieses Ereignis

[@MatthewMcGovernmainpage]

BRAVO! You ALL were perfect and wonderful! Thank you very much!

[@DiemitdemLicht]

The best flashmob I could imagine!

[@MUSICSTATIONBAND]

God bless Germany!

[@Sylani]

Always blown away by this ... and I watch it 4-6 times a year ;)

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

best flash mob ever