I swear you guys are getting better too fast to be human

If this isn’t played during my funeral, I’m not fucking dying

Thank you all for making this. I want you all to know how much this song has touched my family. Recently I lost my grandfather, and Crossing the Bar was his favorite poem. It was read at his funeral and holds such significance to us. This father’s day I played it for my father; it wasn’t long before he, my brother, and myself were overcome with emotion. We toasted my father and our grandfather and had a good cry and a good laugh remembering our grandfather. Great music elicits emotion, and through your artistry you have truly brought myself and family happiness. Thank you for your work and do not stop doing what you all love.

Me: Turns on subtitles just to see what they say. The Subtitles: [Music]

I remember this poem being read to my 1963 4th grade class, the memory endures. Many decades later when I heard this song on-stage I instantly knew the words. And I know while there is breath in my body I shall always remember. And when I no longer breathe decades from now may there be no words of regret when I cross the bar and meet my Pilot face to face.

My cousin recently passed away and this was played at his funeral he was in the Royal Navy served in the Falklands The Longest John's was one of his favourite bands and this is such a beautiful song he was only 59 and died of a heart attack absolutely lovely man was more of an uncle figure to me really a true gentleman that would do anything for family and friends RIP Bill you will be missed. Thank you for releasing this song

For those who didn't know: crossing the bar is a poem by Lord Tennyson, so look it up and you can enjoy the lyrics and/or sing along (like I did)!

"I hope to see my pilot face to face, when I have crossed the bar." Sweet mercy... that floors ya.

0:54 the subtitles read "such as a tight ass moving seems asleep"

how does it manage to be beautiful happy and sad all at the same time

My son passed at 10 days old this year and this was the first song that I played on the agonizing drive home. Daddy misses you dearly Dallas❤️

[Verse 1] Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, [Verse 2] When I put out to sea, When I put out to sea, And may there be no moaning of the bar When I put out to sea [Verse 3] But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, That which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. [Verse 4] Turns again home, Turns again home, That which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home [Verse 5] Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark; [Verse 6] When I embark, When I embark, And may there be no sadness of farewell When I embark [Verse 7] For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar. [Verse 8] When I have crossed the bar When I have crossed the bar I hope to see my pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar [Verse 9] When I have crossed the bar When I have crossed the bar I hope to see my pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar

I'm gonna leave this song in my will saying "Gather the family and send me off to sea with this."

0:40 I am in LOVE with this harmony. That one dissonant note in the chord makes it an absolutely stunning sound. Not to mention, the panning of all the voices is fantastic!

Funny story, I clicked on this, but accidentally opened the same song up in another window that was off by about 6 seconds.... And the two of them mixed rather spectacularly! You gotta try it!

I lost my girl almost 3 years ago. This song has helped me coupe in more ways then I can tell you guys. Thank you for the beauty presented on this ballad of the crossing to the other side. " I hope to see my pilot face to face!"

I was singing this at home recently, and my mum said she wants me to sing it on her funeral.. So that's a cheery thought.. But we agreed that we should put that off as long as possible.

Played this after passing my BAR exam, finally going big time fellas

Absolutely beautiful, Johns. I'm sure I'm not the only one choking up listening to this.

Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark; For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crost the bar. Lyrics are from a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson.

You had an old Danish Sailor(ess) sobbing. Absolutely beautiful. I felt the exuberance and the total surrender all over again.

I woudnt complain if i were ever on board with them playing shanties in ships....

We all know who THE PILOT is...and He goes before us in ALL things.....thank you for this beautful song which I heard for the first time today August 31st 2023...

I have been to many a naval funeral, and may yet attend another tomorrow. I've often wondered what should be played at my own passing. It may have to be this, when the time comes, years hence.

Tennyson was a great poet. I don’t think they even teach him in schools anymore. It’s a sad loss.

for some reason this song makes my screen go all blurry by the end every time I hear it

This is the song song I've ever seen you do with a female singer in the group. I REALLY like the difference a female voice adds to their sound. Hopefully, they will do this more often...

I heard this in a dream once. I was singing it as myself and my family made our way to Heaven.

I Want this played at my funeral

Today I found a Longest Johns video I didn't recognise. I didn't expect it to hit me so hard in the feels- those harmonies! The last chorus, wow

This song has wisdom. I sing this to both my kids every night before bed.

This poem is part of the Masons memorial service,, you guys have given it a new meaning than just words recited in a candle lite room

I used this song to sing my gf to sleep, thank you so much, what a wonderful song. God bless you all!

Thanks, done might well vg Frank from North Germany

Like others on here - yes my father loved the Tennyson poem & he just passed away this week at 98. We read it to him per his request. Finding this musical version is amazing. So beautiful, so sad, so emotional. Thank you.

Just wanted to let you know you are my son's favourite thing to fall asleep to. So thank you for the beautiful music... and the peaceful nights :)

This was sung at my father's memorial Mass in 2005. It brings back bittersweet memories, but this is a beautiful rendition. Thank you, TLJ.

I just found my new favorite genre of music

Angelic. Please put all your new stuff on Spotify! I listen to it daily.

Praise the Pagan gods, I have found a great people who sing this genre of music

This is hands down one of my absolute favorite poems by Tennyson.

How do people dislike something like this....! Amazing sound, *resets the soul* /love

This sets the bar (no pun intended) for what pure, beautiful music should sound like. Thank you Longest Johns, can't wait to hear the album!

Pure human voices singing in harmony is one of the most beautiful sounds in the world. Even if you can't speak the same language, you can still feel the emotions of the story. Check out some tribal songs on KZfaq too, there's plenty of them. Music calms the beast!

I love you, Grandpa.

Damn tho these Johns do be the longest Johns tho.

I listen for the harmonies in the final chorus omg

i think its good how i can smell the sea everytime

The original musical instrument and the best. Hard to top your five amazing voices!

I had to sing a choral version of this for All-state choir last year. I'm so glad I found this to trace it back to its roots.

These songs release a feeling of can't explain.

How can a random bunch of people sound so great all I have to say is amazing

I've grown up near the coast, and whenever we could afford it, my family and I would go camping on the beach. The lighthouse on the bluffs where we would watch the sun set had a plaque with this poem on it. I've grown up with these words. The melody you put to the poem is beautiful and does it justice.

this actually touched me spiritually. it's so beautiful. i wish i was born in the early 1700s

This makes me want to sail a boat and just left all the problems and stressfulness behind. Great video guys

Bloody Brilliant............................TRUELY !

Alfred would be proud

I'm truly glad I subscribed to you guys. The music you do, and this song is a prime example, it really speaks to me. I can feel it in my soul, which is something modern music has never done for me. Thank you guys, keep up the good work.

I have to agree with Max, you guys just keep getting better and it doesn’t feel real. On another note, have you guys seen the E3 stuff on Ubisoft’s next game, Skull and Bones it’s basically a full game from the ship bits of AC4 and looks really good!

This was my grandfather's favorite hymn. Best version I have ever heard.

Egad, I have goosebumps!!

Gorgeous harmony, gorgeous visuals - a lovely gift to us all at a time when so many dear ones have "crossed the bar."

I have listened to this at least 10 times today. It is absolutely marvellous.

Credit should be given to Rani Arbo who created this arrangement of Crossing the Bar and sings it beautifully

This song is absolutely beautiful.

This song has helped me though so much loss. Thank you gentlemen. I can't appreciate this more.

I was having a terrible week. But then I came across this song in my recommended tab and it made my day a little better.

Well Top Gun vibes for sure and thanks for that

I want this played/sang at my funeral

Damn my traitorous eyes. Again my tears make meandering trails down my cheeks. Your harmonies are beautiful . Coupled with the lyrics of this poem song, I am undone. 🥲

Such a deep and meaningful song sung beautifully by you guys. Xx 🙂

Those incredible harmonies, guys. 😭

My god this is amazing. Thank you.

Thank you for this. Bringing lots of tears to my eyes here now.

this poem was read at my dad's funeral last year. i never heard it put to music. stunning. thank you.

This made me remember my aunt, who was so good to me. Thank you for reviving the memories.

This has to be one of the most beautiful songs i've heard in recent years thank you.

And now not only the vocal is beatuiful but also the video! Really cool, this is the apogee of true creativity!

Just came across this video....amazing. Such a beautiful and touching song. left me in tears 🏴‍☠ 🎧

Absolutely first class...you’re an incredible group. Keep it up, and thank you!

CARRINGLY BEAUTIFUL

just beautiful. im almost tearing up

Beautiful as always

Amazing !

Absolutely stunning

Beautiful.

Amazing... great job dudes

I always feel so honored when I click the share button on your videos...Big love from Slovakia

Awesome!

Awesome awesome awesome!

Those were some nice landscapes and awesome performances (as always). Imagine this video, song and all, being the first or last shots of a movie.

This is amazing, thank you!

thank you again for some of the best music around johns

Just...incredible

Damn it I'm actually crying it's sad and yet beautiful 😭

fabulous. fabously sung and fab video too well done. We had this at my aunt's funeral.

You guys are great singers!

Absolutely stunning....

You guys are awesome

that was beautiful