Screaming Flea Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 Gentlemen, I have happened across a most remarkable rendition of "Men of Harlech". The Choir of the Royal Regiment of Wales attended Rorkes Drift , on the 120th Anniversary of the famous feat of arms. The song is sung in the very Church where Surgeon Reynolds struggled to save the lives of the gallant men of the 24th Foot. Gentleman it is without a doubt the most stirring piece you will ever hear.... There were 11 Victoria Crosses awarded to the defenders of Rorkes Drift........ If this is somewhat off topic , my apologies. Men of Harlech .. Royal Regiment of Wales (LIVE) 380Kbs MP3 Enjoy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................................... Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 All together now! Men of Harlech (Modern words used by Regimental Band) Tongues of fire on Idris flaring, news of foe-men near declaring, to heroic deeds of daring, call you Harlech men Groans of wounded peasants drying, wails of wives and children flying, for the distant succour crying, call you Harlech men. Shall the voice of wailing, now be unavailing, You to rouse who never yet in battles hour were failing, His our answer crowds down pouring swift as winter torrents roaring, Not in vain the voice imploring, call on Harlech men Loud the martial pipes are sounding every manly heart is bounding As our trusted chief surrounding, march we Harlech men. Short the sleep the foe is taking, ere the morrows morn is breaking, They shall have a rude awakening, roused by Harlech men. Mothers cease your weeping, calm may be your sleeping, you and yours in safety now the Harlech men are keeping, ere the sun is high in heaven they you fear by panic riven shall like frightened sheep be driven, far by Harlech men. Note that this is not the particular version composed for the film Zulu, and there are several other versions of Men of Harlech. However it is a magnificent hairs-on-the-back-of-the-neck rendition of the modern Regimental tune actually sung on location, amazing. Thanks for sharing [ October 11, 2003, 03:23 PM: Message edited by: Pheasant Plucker ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Wounded peasants drying?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philippe Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 One interesting site to consult when interested in the lyrics or background of traditional songs is The Contemplator. The site lists two versions of the song, but it is clear that there are many more. One version can be found at www.contemplator.com/folk/harlech.html The site is not about WWII, but is a very good source for nostalgia and Brigadoonery... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screaming Flea Posted October 15, 2003 Author Share Posted October 15, 2003 Quite true Philippe, thanks for the post! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakthrough Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 Great Post! Thanks! Stirs the blood.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 LOL After watching Zulu again, I did a bit of a search on IMDb and found out.... The 24th of Foot in 1879 was the "2nd Warwickshire Regiment" not the South Wales Borderers - they got that name two years after the action at Rorke's Drift. "And no-one, I'm sorry to say, sang Men of Harlech; the regimental march in 1879 was The Warwickshire Lads."http://www.rorkesdriftvc.com/myths/myths.htm Sorry guys! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screaming Flea Posted October 27, 2003 Author Share Posted October 27, 2003 Damnit Michael , you weren't supposed to go digging around! Now we will have to .... remove you from the equation............ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Originally posted by Screaming Flea: Damnit Michael , you weren't supposed to go digging around! Now we will have to .... remove you from the equation............ Truth be told, the Zulus in the Michael Caine film had some pretty stirring music happening, too... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalin's Organ Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 So good in fact it was reprised in Glad he ate her!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screaming Flea Posted November 13, 2003 Author Share Posted November 13, 2003 Shameless bump.......... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screaming Flea Posted December 2, 2003 Author Share Posted December 2, 2003 Nothing like a reprieve before ... forum oblivion........ Choir of the Royal Regiment of Wales.......... The Church at Rorkes Drift......... a 380kbps quality recording ... thats a LIVE recording fellas......... it's a one off.. you can't pay for seats. I urge you to grab it now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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