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I don't think I have actually heard the song yet, but I'm looking forward to seeing it next weekend and also to Vincent and Flavia dancing.
![]() ![]() I watched it on youtube yesterday and although they're not the greatest choir I've ever heard I suggest you keep some tissues handy on Sunday as it is very moving ![]() PS: If you watch it on youtube DON'T go wandering round looking at the vids of various soldiers coming home on leave and surprising their families. You'll end up like this ![]() ![]() if you do
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Let me see, SCD is about zlebs learning a new skill of performing dance routines. Military Wives Choir is about Military Wives learning a new skill of singing in a choir. Seems a perfect choice to me. Certainly better than some of the professional singers we've had foisted on us.
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Oh no! That's one I'll definitely give a miss. I'm sick of all this patriotism propaganda crap.
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Oh no! That's one I'll definitely give a miss. I'm sick of all this patriotism propaganda crap.
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But I don't respect them.
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But I don't respect them.
That is so horribly unkind. They are just women. Living on an army camp, whose husbands were serving in a war zone, and who were brought together by Gareth Malone and tv to sing at the Festival of Remembrance. They made an excellent job of it, and surely deserve some respect for that and for the thousands of pounds they are likely to raise for injured soldiers and their families. |
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Hear, hear.
I'm surprised at the negative comments tbh. These women do just get on with it, day in day out and so far I've not heard any caterwauling. Sometimes there is a place for sentimentality and to be raising funds for the Royal British Legion and SSAFA is admirable. I'll buy the single because it's a simple way to support good causes. This series gave us a little glimpse of military life and I have nothing but admiration for the families of members of our armed forces. It is uplifting to see these women getting together and doing something for themselves that helps take their minds off their waiting. I take my hat off the Gareth for yet again pulling the rabbit out of the hat. He one of life's unusual people and I'd love to join one of his choirs. PS I will blub away on Sunday and count my blessings. I have already pre-ordered the single and instructed my family that, if they don't know what to get me for Christmas, I don't mind how many copies I get. It's not available on iTunes yet, but I'll get it on there as well as soon as it is. Let's make it a Christmas number one, because:[LIST][*]I ♥ Gareth Malone and want to adopt him. [*]The Royal British Legion is a great charity that I'm happy to support[*]The programme was marvellous, uplifting and heart-warming[*]It's a lovely song and deserves to be more widely heard[*]Anything that p1$$es off Simon Cowell is okay by me[/LIST] |
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Thanks for posting the clip.
It is a lovely song and I know the background, so I will buy it to show my support. But I wish they had chosen something that would be sung by choirs for years to come, rather than a song for one special occasion or one special purpose. I know getting that balance right isn't easy, but I'd love it to have a longer life than I suspect it will have. Hope this makes sense. |
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Thanks for posting the clip.
It is a lovely song and I know the background, so I will buy it to show my support. But I wish they had chosen something that would be sung by choirs for years to come, rather than a song for one special occasion or one special purpose. I know getting that balance right isn't easy, but I'd love it to have a longer life than I suspect it will have. Hope this makes sense. It must have made very good sense to Gareth and the choir at the time to do an original song that meant an awful lot to them personally, because its impact was that much greater than if they'd sung an established song with similar emotions (like when they sang 'To Make You Feel My Love' in the first programme). I would guess that they have been surprised at the reaction. Gareth seems overwhelmed by it all, judging by what he has said on Facebook, so I'm guessing the release of a single wasn't originally planned when they made the programme and sang at the Remembrance Day concert. |
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^^This. I wrote a heated reply to the negative posters and then deleted it, having vented my spleen in the privacy of my own home rather than on the forum!
I have already pre-ordered the single and instructed my family that, if they don't know what to get me for Christmas, I don't mind how many copies I get. It's not available on iTunes yet, but I'll get it on there as well as soon as it is. Let's make it a Christmas number one, because:[LIST][*]I ♥ Gareth Malone and want to adopt him. [*]The Royal British Legion is a great charity that I'm happy to support[*]The programme was marvellous, uplifting and heart-warming[*]It's a lovely song and deserves to be more widely heard[*]Anything that p1$$es off Simon Cowell is okay by me[/LIST] For the record, I don't agree with our troops being in Afghanistan and it grieves me every time I see another young face in a news bulletin that tells me of another death. But the troops don't have a choice - they operate under orders and they have to go there whether they like it or not. So they deserve our respect and support, as do their families for the stress they go though. As I said earlier, for those who don't like the song or who are uncomfortable with the emotions expressed, fine - but that doesn't mean the song or its singers deserve to be treated with derision. |
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Yes, you do make sense, Buddy.
It must have made very good sense to Gareth and the choir at the time to do an original song that meant an awful lot to them personally, because its impact was that much greater than if they'd sung an established song with similar emotions (like when they sang 'To Make You Feel My Love' in the first programme). I would guess that they have been surprised at the reaction. Gareth seems overwhelmed by it all, judging by what he has said on Facebook, so I'm guessing the release of a single wasn't originally planned when they made the programme and sang at the Remembrance Day concert.
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...I have already pre-ordered the single and instructed my family that, if they don't know what to get me for Christmas, I don't mind how many copies I get. It's not available on iTunes yet, but I'll get it on there as well as soon as it is.
Let's make it a Christmas number one, because:[LIST][*]I ♥ Gareth Malone and want to adopt him. [*]The Royal British Legion is a great charity that I'm happy to support[*]The programme was marvellous, uplifting and heart-warming[*]It's a lovely song and deserves to be more widely heard[*]Anything that p1$$es off Simon Cowell is okay by me[/LIST] Gareth is simply marvellous. I love his shows, I love what he does. He is genuine...and that, for me, is the secret. He totally kicks all the rubbish, which Cowell peddles, into touch. Let's have a genuine, original, credible Christmas Number 1 this year for a change...and raise money for worthy charities at the same time. I have already ordered my second copy! The Military Wives Choir & Gareth Malone for Christmas Number 1 2011. |
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Thanks for posting the clip.
It is a lovely song and I know the background, so I will buy it to show my support. But I wish they had chosen something that would be sung by choirs for years to come, rather than a song for one special occasion or one special purpose. I know getting that balance right isn't easy, but I'd love it to have a longer life than I suspect it will have. Hope this makes sense. I have a feeling it will be around for years because it is so anthemic. Don't be surprised if it get's to Number 1 and raises lots of money for charity. |
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I think you are probably right. I don't think Gareth has any idea what an impact his TV programmes have on the viewers. He should know by now that literally millions of people love his transformations, but it's just one of his many quirks that he doesn't!
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I haven't heard it but it sounds rather maudlin from what people are saying.
I love Gareth Malone. Pity funds couldn't be raised with something cheerful. We never had this sort of sentimentality in WWII. It would have been considered unseemly. |
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I haven't heard it but it sounds rather maudlin from what people are saying.
I love Gareth Malone. Pity funds couldn't be raised with something cheerful. We never had this sort of sentimentality in WWII. It would have been considered unseemly. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/mpd/perma...ef=ent_fb_link Get ordering guys... |
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Vera Lynn's songs weren't sentimental?
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ESPIONdansant, I wasn't around in WW2 but as far as I know there are a number of "sentimental" songs linked to that time, e.g. 'White Cliffs of Dover', 'We'll Meet Again'. All expressing sentiment, but in a different way.
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But those songs don't elicit tears. And a lot of these posts seem to say that the MW song produces floods of tears. Now that's what I call.... undignified.
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I was thinking also of the lyrics of 'When the lights go on again' which are unashamedly sentimental...edit and I've no doubt those songs would have provoked a tear or two then. Why not. Apparently Gracie Fields had whole theatres in tears when she sang Ave Maria.
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Let's make it a Christmas number one, because:[LIST][*]I ♥ Gareth Malone and want to adopt him. [*]The Royal British Legion is a great charity that I'm happy to support[*]The programme was marvellous, uplifting and heart-warming[*]It's a lovely song and deserves to be more widely heard[*]Anything that p1$$es off Simon Cowell is okay by me[/LIST]
![]() This song is so beautiful - regardless of the context or who's singing it - that it deserves a wider audience. The fact that it was created with a good heart (or hearts) and is sung by women who have a profound understanding of the lyrics makes it all the more moving. I don't quite understand how anyone can react negatively about this...but it's a sad old world sometimes. *shrugs* Quote:
I would guess that they have been surprised at the reaction. Gareth seems overwhelmed by it all, judging by what he has said on Facebook, so I'm guessing the release of a single wasn't originally planned when they made the programme and sang at the Remembrance Day concert. I'm looking forward to buying it.
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Paul Melour ? I think? He's been interviewed as well. He is obviously a top bloke, as some critic has said he is the best composer to come out of Wales for a very long time.
I am very envious of the Welsh and the Irish because of their joy of singing, ans how it permeates their culture. So anyone who isn't impressed watch the video as I think you'll change your mind. |
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I haven't heard it but it sounds rather maudlin from what people are saying.
I love Gareth Malone. Pity funds couldn't be raised with something cheerful. We never had this sort of sentimentality in WWII. It would have been considered unseemly. As others have said there were many sentimental songs around during World War 2 and even if there weren't what is the relevance of that? Both my grandads fought and survived that war and my great grandad fought and was severely injured in The Great war. My nan and grandad looked after him for the last years of his life (after my great nan died) and I can assure you that there was a great deal of sentimentality in that household for anything to do with The Poppy or veterans in general. |
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[LIST][*]I ♥ Gareth Malone [*]The Royal British Legion is a great charity that I'm happy to support[*]The programme was marvellous, uplifting and heart-warming[*]Anything that p1$$es off Simon Cowell is okay by me[/LIST]
Otherwise, all excellent reasons: I plan to buy it and give it to my mum.
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I haven't heard it but it sounds rather maudlin from what people are saying.
I love Gareth Malone. Pity funds couldn't be raised with something cheerful. We never had this sort of sentimentality in WWII. It would have been considered unseemly. |
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Otherwise, all excellent reasons: I plan to buy it and give it to my mum.