Peter Daldry sings the Scottish National Anthem "Flower of Scotland" for the closing ceremony in front of the "Massed Bands" Pleasanton California - September 6, 2015
@@bremi26 I'm a Yank, but of Clan Burns, I know goddamn good and well what it means. By blood and by country. I found thistle growing wild in Texas and nearly cried.
I'm Scott/Irish from both my mom and dad . The only history had in school is St.Patties day and thats all. I've had to find books on my own. My family has handed down family stories but that's all. Would love to be able to come to homeland to find relatives.
Welcome. Scotland is according me very interesing and beatifull country,wich has interesting culture. I from Poland and it's the fault of my favorite english teacher.
The only thing wrong with this video is that's Scotland's National Anthem and if the audience doing nothing else the least they should do is STAND UP to show RESPECT to that Country as only a couple did and I THANK them for that
Jennifer you have a point! unfortunately true. But it's more about the sentiment, maybe one day. Thanks for your comment, I hope you enjoyed the performance though!
This recording was copied to my computers' hard drive. Oh, I'm very glad that several people stood during the playing of the Scottish National Anthem. I would have stood, as well. I'm actually partly Scottish. ------Lee
This is my National Anthem we go to War with the pipes it gives us heart to fight more than you Americans you are second best to us we are the best fighting force in the world you will never be like us rant over if you don't like it tough shit
WE have a common thread, the Scots /Irish, just go look at how many fought on the American side, Ok the Scots are better :-)) just check out the 51st Highland Div.Scots /Irish, made America, never forget it.
@@daviddou1408 Britain doesn't have an official national anthem and God save the Queen has an anti Scottish verse which is why we don't recognise it. As far as most Scots are concerned Flower of Scotland IS our national anthem.
@@daviddou1408 I most certainly don't regard myself as an enemy within. My references are nothing to do with 700 year old disputes or anything like it. It has to do with an anthem that is supposed to represent the "United" Kingdom and has a verse that is derogatory of one part of the UK. The verse I am referring to is this one: Lord, grant that Marshall Wade May, by Thy mighty aid, Victory bring. May he sedition hush, And like a torrent rush, Rebellious Scots to crush. God save the Queen. And what is wrong with being of Irish descent?
I remember going to highland games in the '60s in South Africa. Didn't really fit 30c, sunshine, shorts, etc. Should be, 12c, rainy, no sun.........................
The pipes have to be dropped - they can't hit the note that makes the song so special - it also makes our national anthem a dirge - either come up with someone that can hit the tempo or show recordings of those who created and made famous our wonderful and independent Flower of Scotland - congratulations Roy Williamson for writing the song in the late sixties and thank you Ronnie Brown for carrying it on
Even though you may be correct in your assertions, you should be very happy to see how Scotland is always so honored at these games. The massed bands lining up with the pipers behind the singer pays homage to Scotland and it's colorful heritage. Going negative in your comments accomplishes nothing.
Marshall, if you listen to the original recording by the Corries.. the song is slow and solemn. I sang in a key to accommodate the pipes... I can certainly hit the notes! If you'd familiar with the song being sung at rugby matches or soccer/football games by the fans, it is of course a lot more boisterous! 😉
While elsewhere in the world people will stand for another countries national anthem, apparently Americans don't. An American told me "we only stand for our own national anthem."
Pretty good, though on the third verse, it should be: Those days are past now, And in the past They must remain But we can still rise now, And be the nation again, Oh flower of Scotland When will we see Your likes again That fought and died for Your wee bit hill and glen And stood against them Proud Edwards army And sent them homewards Tae think again So, after ‘and be the nation again’ you go to the start of the first verse again Not that most of this is heard anywhere as our anthem tends to be verse 1 & 3 only for sporting events and the like I’ll bet most Scots don’t even know the second verse 🤣
Gio, thanks for your comment, it's very much appreciated. I beg to differ on the lyric. The words I sang are correct and in the right order. The 3rd verse- Those days are past now, and in the past they must remain. But we can still rise now and be the nation again, that stood against him, proud Edward's army. And send him homeward to think again. Those are the verses from start to finish and some people repeat the first verse, including myself or I may leave it out. In either case it's fine 🙂 it's a folk song. Take care! Have a great festive season. Slainte!
How rude and disrespectful to remain seated when any country's national anthem is being played! Shame on those people in California, especially if they are of SCOTS descent!
If it isn’t it should be....a very stirring, proud song that gives me goose bumps and I’m English ....and sent him homeward tae think again ‘ (my mob !)
Tionndaidh gu Dia! Bidh a h-uile duine a’ dèanamh peacaidh agus tha iad gar cumail air falbh bho Dhia. Chan eil ann ach aon dòigh air sinn fhèin a rèiteachadh le ar n-athair nèamhaidh: le bhith a’ gabhail aithreachas airson ar mearachdan, gan aideachadh, gan trèigsinn agus a’ gabhail ri Iosa Crìosd, mac Dhè mar ar n-aon Tighearna agus Slànaighear, a dh’fhuiling agus a bhàsaich air a’ chrois airson pàigheadh air an son. ar peacaidhean 'nar n-àite. Mura dèan sinn aithreachas agus mura trèig sinn ar gnìomhan ceàrr, aon latha seasaidh sinn air beulaibh Cùirt Dhè agus bidh sinn air ar dìteadh leis.Tha gaol aig Dia ort agus tha àite air neamh glèidhte dhut. Leugh am Bìoball, iarr e agus gabh ris nad bheatha. Gum beannaicheadh Dia thu.
Its not about being racist but fighting the greater war, looking ahead to the future. Heed my words you will still see what I am talking about. A silent war will be the undoing of everything dear in this world.
