Sing Second - Army/Navy 2017 [4K]

Experience what it feels like to Sing Second.

In memory of:
1LT Stephen C. Prasnicki
Army Football Player, Class of 2010, KIA 2012

Winner of the Short-Form Production category of the 2017 MG Kieth L. Ware Communications Awards Competition

---Music---
Arranged by: SSG Noah Taylor, West Point Band
Recorded & Mastered by: SFC Brandie Lane, West Point Band
Vocalists: SSG Jeremy Gaynor, West Point Band; CDT Arykah Moore, Cadet Glee Club
Piano: SSG Bryan Ponton, West Point Band
Choir: Cadet Glee Club

---Crew---
Director/DP/Editor/Executive Producer: 2LT Austin Lachance
Choir Director: Constance Chase, Cadet Glee Club
West Point Band Resource Coordinator: SGM Denver Dill, West Point Band
Army Athletics Resource Coordinator: Stephanie Menio, ODIA
Cullum Hall Resource Coordinator: Cynthia Hunter, Cadet Hostess
Football Player: CDT Kenneth Brinson
Shot List Supervisor/Grip: CDT Tim Johnson
BTS Filming: CDT Cameron Hudson
BTS Photography: CDT Amanda Lin

---Equipment---
Camera: C300 Mark II
Lenses: Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8, Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8, Sigma 14mm f/1.8
Rig: DJI Ronin with Tiltamax Armor-Man 2 Support Harness
Monitor: Blackmagic Design Video Assist 5"
Follow Focus: PDMovie Remote Live Thumb-wheel follow focus

Special Thanks to the Cadet Chapel and Cullum Hall for their support of this video!

[roykiefer]

I’m a retired career Naval officer, so have no doubt for whom I cheer.

However, I’ll tell you who I HAIL . . . those who serve — and have served — with honor, and frequently with courage and distinction. Our uniforms differ and we have unique, proud traditions, but our values and our commitment to this nation are identical and transcendent. In recent American generations, only one in two hundred will ever wear a uniform of our armed forces. Those who do share things that are both crucial and everlasting, we incur the risks of service and we sacrifice, not for affluence, influence, celebrity or power, but — fundamentally — for love of our county, for preservation of our freedom and for each other. May God bless everyone who does so (and their families, who also make substantial sacrifices for the United Stares and its citizenry).

[Grapegaming]

this is the song i listend to when my great grandfather passed away this past christmas. he was class of ‘45. well done, be thou at peace.

[AlorsZut]

This is the most stunning performance of my Alma Mater I have ever thrilled to see.

[freyasadler]

The big game is over, and army has won once again.
This song moves me so much,
It will be an honor to one day stand with the other few that have the same aspirations to protect and serve our great nation.

Rest easy 1st Lt. Prasnicki

[patarmstrong]

What a wonderful way to be introduced to West Point's Alma Mater. I must admit to never hearing or knowing it, but it is a striking piece of music, a beautiful hymn performed here with such profoundly deep emotion. I would only hope that the general public takes the time to see this inspiring video of a tribute to Lt Prasnicki. Yes, Linda Kay, your niece did a fantastic job singing this along with SSgt Gaynor and the Glee Club. Very emotional to see this amazing work, and as a proud American and Air Force retiree, I commend you all.

[edwardwright]

I must have watched this dozens of times and I still get choked up.

[PeteKay]

my kid, class of 17. We will always have a leg in it now. Go Army!

[oafik]

The game may be over, but we're still watching. Absolutely beautiful work, to all of you. Thank you. May you rest in peace, Sir.

[allisonburke]

This video is so wonderful! I've watched it at least 20 times in the last 24 hours. GO ARMY! #ProudWestPointWife

[tmccall]

I honestly got chills. Go Beat Navy!!! May God protect this great nation and those who defend it.

[KenpoSlice]

When I was a kid I sat towards the front on the right to watch my dad preach. Once, I waddled up towards the altar and was swooped up by a cadet and sat on his lap. That was before the girls came, back in early 70s.

[edwardconway]

I was at that game in Philly. That was the closest thing to a religious experience since I stood at the tomb of St. Peter. Go Navy! Go Army!

[BigMattLachs]

I was at the last two Army-Navy games. WOW! I love this rendition of the alma mater. GO ARMY! BEAT NAVY!

[jamesvestermark]

What a beautiful rendition! So proud of the Corps and their continued pursuit of excellence. I am also pleased with my personal faithfulness to honor the Lord on His day during very difficult times at West Point, and as a result of the Supreme Court's ruling against the Academy and its mandatory chapel attendance policy. It was difficult attending services with so few participating after experiencing the Corps' worship together. I remember seeing the faces of Chaplain Ford and Wilson the first several weeks of smaller and smaller attendance. They remained calm and professional. The Days have passed and I have been made aware that The Corps is uniquely grounded spiritually. I am blessed to have witnessed so many wonderful choral and organ recitals at The Cadet Chapel over my extended length of time at West Point. The Choir is awesome! Beat Navy ! Keep the Faith, have Hope.

[GPRowe-dpvy]

When I had the undeserved honor of singing in this amazing club we didn't have the beautiful high sopranos at the beginning and throughout. Very nice. Thanks.

[usawatch]

Austin Lachance, Thank you for this blessed posting. I don't know how one can watch this with out tearing up-A fine tribute to !st Lt. Stephen C Prasnicki. May God continue to shine his light on all who knew and loved Lt Prasnicki. The Cadet Glee Club did a beautiful job. Complements to the Soloists. In defense of our country Army and Navy are on the same team! However in all respect to QB #17 Prasnicki- I have to say GO ARMY and LEAD THE WAY!! God's Peace

[sydneyweaver]

This is an absolutely beautiful piece. So emotional as well. I am crying.

[garybonham]

Wow, what a performance! Great voice! Go Army!!!!

[charlieredleg]

my heart with

RIP

GO ARMY BEAT NAVY

[ericsabach]

The most beautiful musical moment on YouTube. GO ARMY!