The Vocal Majority - Armed Forces Medley

The Vocal Majority performing Armed Forces Medley arranged by Jim Clancy at the 2009 ACDA National Conference. To purchase the entire concert, please visit Via Media at www.viamediaavpro.com.

[@baronvonpanzer6594]

"live in fame or go down in flame" some words to live by actually.

[@danappelson4557]

My father Ed Appelson, may he rest in peace, was a long-time member of the VM. Loved going to rehearsal and hearing them sing this and others. My dad had a high baritone/low tenor voice that would always stand out. I could pick out his voice when they'd sing the Star Spangl'd Banner. Miss you Dadnor.

[@lokieec.r.p.swarrior8740]

Nice that you have that memory. ❤️

[@MrDanny20210]

GOD WILL PREVAIL!!!!!!!!!! WITH THE NATION/NATIONS HE GOD FAVORED.....AMERICA AND ISRAEL......................................................

[@Togitufa]

Listening to each song that represents each branch of our armed forces just makes me more proud to be an american.. God bless all who have served and to all that are currently serving without you guys we all wouldn't have this freedom that each one of these songs are song for. Thank you.

[@stookieone]

If I was American this would make me feel good and very proud..... it's bloody brilliant!!, GREAT TUNES!

[@revgeorgemurray]

I served in both the Air Force and Army from 1971 to 1987.

[@patircktowman7733]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@angeliccvibe9242]

Thank you for your service!

[@MrDK0010]

Amazing! Thank you.

[@jameswu4942]

Thank you very much for your great service!

[@kokobrown100]

George Murray thank you very much for your service in both branches.

[@Silavite]

May our armed forces forever eternal stay adamant to protect our beautiful homeland of America!!

[@leendersc]

I was a Royal Netherlands marine for almost 4 years. i also spend 6 month with the U.S navy. The Royal Netherlands marine core was established in 1665. makes it one of the oldest in the world . The Royal Netherlands navy is 527 years old asst. in 1490 just a bit of useless info for you guys :)

[@kman7681]

Christopher I love the Netherlands, from the USA :)

[@joedaless]

I'm a proud Navy Vet. Thank you for posting this for all the armed services.

[@ep66444]

I'm always proud when they play the armed forces medley (and when they ask for you to stand for your branch) and I can stand for every branch.

[@Wasaychwrowser09]

The best version and sound on the net, great harmony. I had the honor of serving in 2 branches, U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard.

[@sallyb1057]

Back in the 50's, we learned all the military songs in grade school. I can still remember them more than 50 yrs later. :)

[@sundown0318]

this video fills my heart with so much joy and my eyes with tears of happiness. thank you to all the brave men and women who have served and are currently serving this country. i can't truly express how much your service means to me and many other citizens of this beautiful country that we call home. from the bottom of my heart, thank you. may god stand by your side

[@hollandsalomon3272]

I always get the greatest patriot feeling when I hear soldiers sing their respective armed forces tune. It hits home more than when hip hop artist always feel the need to do that over the top tweaking with the national anthem. Sometimes, it's just best to sing it how it is and leave it at that.

[@lynettemiller7912]

AMEN!

[@layitupdown]

Thankk you brave american soldiers and people of America for keeping our world in peace!

[@kennethbjorkmann8517]

Never tire of listening to this particular arrangement by VM. Flawless.

[@ericanfuso9826]

I salute all the Armed Forces where would we be if it wasn't for them protecting our freedom in the good old US of A I would like to thank all the arm forcesthank you for fighting for our freedom please be safe and come home in one piece thank you Wanda you're doing a wonderful job keep up the good work

[@OldTownSpringTX]

Terrific & inspiring version (medley) of the official songs of the United States of America armed forces~! Any patriotic American would enjoy hearing this medley & giving thanks to God & our defenders of this great country~~the greatest country on planet Earth~! Having seen "The Vocal Majority" in person on several occasions I can attest to just how good this talented group of men are & the good work they continue to do, especially their leader: Jim Clancey. Keep it up men~!

[@byline7844]

Having lived through WWll this has special memories for me and I thank you for putting it here for all to enjoy. God bless all the men in uniform represented by these tunes.

[@inanestereo]

I’m personally not an advocate for war or fighting, but I have nothing but respect for those who serve their country and nothing but appreciation this astonishing piece of music. I could feel that incredible sense of pride pouring out of this performance. Wow!

[@polysomnlb]

Very nice! It takes all branches to make a strong tree. We honor our veterans and current servicemenbers in all branches! Thank you so much for the jobs you have done and are doing! May God continue to bless America. This choir did a beautiful job!

[@BremViking]

I can say as a Soldier that has served almost 20 years....this seriously gave me chills!!!! Thank you for posting this.... HOOAH!!!!!

[@pjcreations]

My highschool choir sang a medley similar to this at veteran's home in New Jersey on our New York music trip. I saw a bunch of them singing along and even starting to cry. One of the greatest things I've ever done. I still know those songs.

[@richardneely8758]

Always glad to hear the Coast Guard anthem! My father was aboard LST 794 in the Pacific Campaign His ship joined the fleet in the Marianus and Solomon islands, were in the invasion of the Philippines, Saipan, and earned their battle star at Okinawa. After he surrender they did China duty-bringing Koreans back to Korea and Japanese prisoners back to Japan. My father was always afraid that the people would forget the great combat history of the United States Coast Guard, we will not,

[@Lightning546]

I love this! I served in the Air Force, Army and Navy, thank you for such a pulse pounding and patriotic rendition of these songs.

[@rastapastrychief]

Thank you

[@ep66444]

Dad grandpa and uncle in Air Force. Uncle in army and marines. Uncle in navy. Grandpa in coast guard

[@macbrat]

Ep 66 my dad did coast guard, mom did army reserve, sister did a short stint in Air Force and both my dad’s parents were army, husband was navy and his grandpa we think was army?

[@Wiener-Doo]

This Retired Army Vet salutes you!! Hooah!

[@JERRYNICK2]

THIS IS WONDERFUL. THERE WOULD BE NO NATION WITHOUT OUR BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCES. PROUDLY SERVED JULY 66 TO JULY 70.

[@hucklebuck72]

Amen

[@JERRYNICK2]

***** MR. CAPS LOCKS IS LEGALLY BLIND. I DO THE BEST I CAN. SORRY IF THIS OFEND YOU.

[@hucklebuck72]

P.o.p. Hold it down

[@Wissportsman]

JERRY A HOOSIER so you have issues with numbers as well

[@JERRYNICK2]

GET OFF MY BACK, I NEVER SAID I WAS PERFECT.

[@ksherrod23]

I love performing thIs. Being in the VM is so fun. I can honestly say it's life changing

[@22035MICH]

Awesome. Haven't seen such a beautiful support of our troops like this in many a moon. JAR

[@scottbroach1688]

Thank you very much for posting this.........Also, thank you all that are serving now and to those that have served!!

[@domonicbathurst2090]

thank you for yor your service

[@559RideOrDieChica559]

We did this in my chior class. Did it for 9/11 and for the veterans hospital. It was soo awesome to see the veterans join in when we sung their branch's tune. They got so excited when they heard it. :) It was the least we could do for laying their life on the lines for us. Thank you to all who have served and are still serving!!!!

[@scheerer123]

God bless our troops!

[@mzzkaribaby]

They are GREAT!

[@condessadesantar]

So beautiful....

[@antisocialrider2406]

Got the chills

[@daytonglitch]

too epic

[@hughvane]

There is nobody on planet Earth who can match American mass vocal performance. Awesome discipline - and the music isn't half bad either. From an ecstatic muso way down in lil' ol' NZ.

[@B_Sue_E]

This is so Beautifully done ...Amazing !!!!

[@mewcorina23]

Awesome!!!! It's wonderful. GO AIRFORCE!

[@TINRICKY]

GLORY TO THIS THE GREATEST NATION IN THE WORLD!!!!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!

[@cherylbeach1467]

As always, Phenomenal!!!!

[@annieclose1]

Thanks for this. Thank you all past and present members of our American Forces, heroes all.

[@talkingdonkey1817]

This reminds me of the very special place that our brave men and women in uniform, past and present, have in my heart. You represent America's best. *Thank you for your service!*

[@sarahvillarreal423]

That was awesome! Im singing this song in my middle school choir :)

[@antm64]

Thank you so much for directing us to this wonderful performance, so appropriate for Veterans Day, 2021!! Hearing all the Armed Forces songs always brings a shiver of joy and appreciation for those who have protected us all!

[@MrDK0010]

Wonderful performance!

[@MrDK0010]

***** I hope you enjoyed your time in Korea!

[@ddoug7619531]

i served in the MARINES and proud of it

[@oliviamandonado4873]

i love this song

[@mcintron43]

The Best!

[@JeffGrimes9]

Sure, they messed up some lyrics...but this is still the best military choral arrangement I've ever heard! I have chills all over

[@JacobHoward_Bobbdude]

AMEN BROTHER!

[@MrDanny20210]

YES SIRS AND MADAM, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SERVICES AND SACRIFICES , THEN AND NOW.....................

[@OKittenPlayz]

Beautiful

[@fernandorivera5209]

Each part has the most perfect range of voice. Absolute perfection-the best choir I've heard.

[@GirlSmotheredToDeath]

He has, just believe in him!

[@sib6sis3]

Very well done! Go Air Force!! :)

[@elduque7]

Fantastic & Inspiring!

[@robertmuir4496]

US Coast Guard 1974 to 1980 Semper Paratus!!

[@fasbc]

I love this! It is so well done. I've shared it on Facebook many times.

[@joseluizgraciosamachado4371]

Amazing!!!!!!!!

[@courtlou2010]

Fantastic!!

[@pepsigorton271]

Thank you to all of our Armed Forces!

[@TheFrictionMan]

The Vocal Majority are the greatest! Barbershop Chorus Champions many times. Led by Jim Clancy they are based out of Dallas, Texas.

[@ohiofisherofmen2194]

Best two branches first lol. Thanks to all branches and the men and women whom serve in them. I will be earning the title of sailor in the near future

[@cosmorchestra]

Fantastic!

[@ewash253]

They saved the best for the last!! US AIR FORCE!!

[@domonicbathurst2090]

thank you for yor your service im thinking about joining the coast gaurd like my dad

[@ab-kx7zd]

This choir is great

[@enterprisebaby]

When I was in grade school we learned every single one of these songs in music class. How many know them now? And will we hear these songs echo throughout the land on July 4th? Without our armed forces America would not be!

[@iamnottellingumyname]

I never learned them but since I am going to enlist (as a sailor) I memorized every hymn.

[@enterprisebaby]

+Sam Shin Wishing you fair winds and following seas! Man the rail--quarters for entering port!

[@iamnottellingumyname]

enterprisebaby thank you!

[@hollandsalomon3272]

enterprisebaby with the sensitivity now? Not very likely. People already tried to redo the NATIONAL ANTHEM because they said it was violent. That was a real stunning moment for me. So ridiculous. If they did that to the anthem, great chance they might do something to these tunes. "We will fight our country's battle? Did we give the government consent? If not, have we been enslaved??? This is not what America's about!" or something stupid like that.

[@joshlee1090]

I think this is the first video I've seen with over 10 views that didn't have at least 1 dislike. Awesome video!

[@memorast]

No matter what your political persuasion, that is a great sound for America

[@grandee2010]

Something to be really proud of: unbelievably together and powerful.

[@billhuber2964]

ANCHORS AWEIGH IS MY FAVORITE TUNE .PROUDLY SERVED FROM 1973 -77 .

[@Dalton1224]

Amazing!

[@msh0510]

that was awesome.never heard it done a capella before and LOVE it!

[@MSjackiesaunders]

You should feel this when it's in person. The recording doesn't do it justice...I saw them at a 4th of July concert. Now THAT got everyone to there feet. They ask us stand as they got to the service we had been in or a member of our family had been in. As a fourth generation vet, I was standing most of the time!

[@Tish1023]

Brilliant!

[@michaelseeley29]

my great grandpa was in the us army in ww2 so im gona fallow his footsteps

[@gobuxx0326]

Grandfather and many other people from generations before served in the Marines and Army.

[@katycharles1578]

Beautiful choir!!! Love it, and appropriate for the day I'm commenting!

[@Cob6]

+Katy Charles Same!

[@USAFpilot1993]

"Go up in fame or down in flame", U.S. Air Force all the way.

[@Kaiandherfloof]

My dad was in the Army for 20 years ❤️ my soldier

[@TheMrodgers23]

We're doing this piece in my choir class! Different arrangement but still an amazing performance!

[@fasbc]

The best Armed Forces Medley!

[@cwhendricks1]

What an accomplished group. I love listening to them. And watching them is fun!

[@larryzhu8061]

very good!

[@kenpalmer1965]

A brilliant performance by them as usual! They will never disappoint you! Simply the best!

[@laporemusic6970]

Awesome!

[@enzoneryodello5848]

ADMIRACIÓN POR EL PATRIOTISMO DE LA GRAN NACIÓN DEL NORTE!

[@Abbyneedsmetalhelp11]

basically old men pitch perfect

[@teenagerinsac]

+Abby Overby Hopefully, the young will remain the ones who bear the load, since they represent the true majority where physical abilities to bear the tasks of military service is concerned.

[@64MDW]

+Abby Overby Basically, a young thing who, one day, will realize that she will one day be "basically old." It may come as a surprise, but those guy were once young, too.

[@Abbyneedsmetalhelp11]

Michael White im sorry, did i say there was anything wrong with being old? i actually thoroughly enjoyed the medley and put them in comparison to the the young women of pitch perfect, and in my opinion, i believe they sound even better. stop assuming sir.

[@64MDW]

+Abby Overby No assumption. I worked off on what you originally wrote. In light of today's environment, "basically old men" came off as disrespectful. Use better phraseology, miss.

[@64MDW]

Oversensitive...no. Realistic,...yes. Young people today, particularly 20-something "men", are self-absorbed, stupid, over-indulged and androgynous. Try being a straight, white man over the age of 60 nowadays...and see how it goes for you.

[@thecatwholovedjazzz]

perfect choreography for a choir of that size

[@magreen85]

So apparently the Army changed the lyrics in 1956 and I've been singing/listening to the old version (those caissons keep rolling along) all this time. I never heard the modern one until this video.

[@anicajj]

still to this day, I can't decide which one is my favorite. So to make it simple, I've decided that they are all my favorite!!!

[@IndependantW]

My Dad was in the US Air Corps in WWII, two of my uncles were in the US Navy, and another uncle was in the Merchant Marine. All came home safely after fighting for our country.

[@17AJ06]

Man I love VM! I wanna be in it one day

[@david640]

As of 1 OCT 2010 it will be known as THE DEPARTMENT OF THE MARINES- NAVY DIVISION. Thier song will change from" Anchors Aweigh " to "IN THE NAVY' by the VILLIAGE PEOPLE. OOHRAH

[@piggirl1995]

Awesome job!

[@banjaman123]

Fantastic! Liked!