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0:00:03 > 0:00:04- Wales.
0:00:05 > 0:00:10- The land of song. A land of bards - and harpists and rugby heroes.
0:00:12 > 0:00:16- For centuries, the Welsh have sung - on the top of our voices...
0:00:16 > 0:00:18- ..to inspire our national team.
0:00:20 > 0:00:23- The Rugby World Cup - is the game's biggest stage.
0:00:23 > 0:00:28- This year, with the tournament - being held in England and Wales...
0:00:29 > 0:00:33- ..the whole nation wanted to sing - the lads all the way to the final.
0:00:38 > 0:00:40- Boy, did they come close.
0:00:40 > 0:00:44- Despite the long injury list, - the lads fought valiantly...
0:00:45 > 0:00:48- ..but the path to the final - proved too much.
0:00:48 > 0:00:54- Despite the great win over England, - Australia and South Africa beat us.
0:00:55 > 0:00:59- On the journey, the Codi Canu choirs - encouraged and supported...
0:00:59 > 0:01:02- ..with the members - sharing every emotion.
0:01:03 > 0:01:08- This is the story of the Rugby World - Cup journey for Codi Canu choirs.
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0:01:41 > 0:01:46- As in every competition, a conductor - is needed to control matters.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- Who better to lead the - 2015 Rugby World Cup Codi Canu...
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- ..than musical director - Tim-Rhys Evans.
0:01:53 > 0:01:56- The Welsh can sing - and we like singing.
0:01:56 > 0:02:01- We're not bad at rugby either. - It's the perfect marriage.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06- We're going to find out - which region has the best choir.
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- It's time for us all - to play our part and sing out loud.
0:02:18 > 0:02:22- Tim invited mentors to advise - the choirs and conductors.
0:02:23 > 0:02:27- From the start, - these were competitive animals.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32- The Blues Choir's mentor, - Delyth Medi.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- The North Wales choir's mentor, - Geraint Roberts.
0:02:36 > 0:02:40- The Dragons Choir's mentors, - Cefin and Rhian Roberts.
0:02:41 > 0:02:44- The Scarlets Choir's mentor, - Catrin Hughes.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49- The Ospreys Choir's mentor, - Alwyn Humphreys.
0:03:03 > 0:03:05- Every rugby team has a captain...
0:03:06 > 0:03:11- ..and so it was important - for the choirs to have captains too.
0:03:12 > 0:03:17- Who better to look back - at the Rugby World Cup Codi Canu...
0:03:17 > 0:03:21- ..than the multi-talented captains.
0:03:23 > 0:03:28- He played almost 200 games for the - Scarlets and won 42 caps for Wales.
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- Dafydd Jones.
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- When I was asked to be a captain, - I didn't know what to expect.
0:03:38 > 0:03:43- I didn't think I had much - of a voice. I'm not sure now!
0:03:43 > 0:03:46- I enjoyed the experience.
0:03:46 > 0:03:50- I felt there were lots of people - who I could put my faith in.
0:03:51 > 0:03:54- They knew what they were talking - about. They were a big help.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58- I can feel it in my voice. - Hard work.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01- # You don't remember Macsen
0:04:02 > 0:04:04- # No-one knows about him #
0:04:04 > 0:04:08- A unique experience. - I'm delighted I did it.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11- I enjoyed every second. - I had a great time.
0:04:12 > 0:04:15- I need to practise. Definitely!
0:04:16 > 0:04:19- He was a giant on the rugby field.
0:04:19 > 0:04:24- He played over 100 games for - the Blues. He won 13 caps for Wales.
0:04:25 > 0:04:28- The captain of the Blues Choir, - Deiniol Jones.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33- I was very nervous - at the first rehearsal.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36- I received - a list of songs and lyrics...
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- ..but I didn't practise that much.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41- I wasn't sure what to expect.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45- I knew that the Blues choir - had been together a while.
0:04:45 > 0:04:48- I knew they were good - so I was very nervous.
0:04:48 > 0:04:49- # La la la la #
0:04:51 > 0:04:54- I was confident I'd be a bass.
0:04:54 > 0:04:59- I couldn't sing the high notes so - I hoped I could reach the low ones.
0:05:01 > 0:05:05- He played almost 300 games for - Llanelli and won 24 caps for Wales.
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- Rupert St. John Henry Barker Moon.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- As a captain, you grow into a role.
0:05:16 > 0:05:20- When I walked through the door, - I had to grow into it very quickly.
0:05:21 > 0:05:22- It was a baptism of fire.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25- I was under the spotlight. - The TV cameras in my face.
0:05:26 > 0:05:27- I wasn't a great singer...
0:05:28 > 0:05:31- ..but I was well-supported - by the team around me.
0:05:31 > 0:05:34- Phil gave me some support, - and the ladies.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37- The tenors and the sopranos - around me were very generous.
0:05:37 > 0:05:41- My confidence grew - with Iwan and Geraint helping.
0:05:41 > 0:05:47- If I stuck with my team, - good things could be possible.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52- He was involved in many battles - for the Dragons...
0:05:52 > 0:05:54- ..and the Wales sevens squad.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- The Dragons Choir captain, - Rhodri Gomer Davies.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00- When I was asked - to be a part of the series...
0:06:01 > 0:06:03- ..I wasn't sure what to expect.
0:06:04 > 0:06:09- I haven't been a member of a choir - since I was in Lampeter school...
0:06:09 > 0:06:10- ..when I was 15.
0:06:12 > 0:06:16- It was a step into the unknown...
0:06:16 > 0:06:19- ..but I really enjoyed - the experience.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21- A captain who can sing!
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- What was special about it - was getting to know people.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31- The Ospreys Choir's captain - played 141 games for the region...
0:06:31 > 0:06:33- ..and 87 times for Wales.
0:06:33 > 0:06:35- The Amman wizard, Shane Williams.
0:06:36 > 0:06:39- Playing rugby - in front of thousands was easy.
0:06:39 > 0:06:44- But going to Neath RFC - and singing there was harder.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47- That's it. Home.
0:06:48 > 0:06:51- Aled sat me down - so I could sing to him.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54- I was very nervous doing that.
0:06:55 > 0:06:56- I started singing.
0:06:56 > 0:07:00- I sounded like Lady Gaga. - I don't know what came out!
0:07:01 > 0:07:02- # La la... La! #
0:07:03 > 0:07:05- I enjoyed it. - It was nice to be there.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07- I knew a lot of the members.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11- Adam Jones' mum was there - so I was comfortable with her.
0:07:11 > 0:07:13- I enjoyed the experience.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- The choirs came together - at the Millennium Stadium...
0:07:22 > 0:07:26- ..to see which country they'd - partner of the 20 taking part.
0:07:27 > 0:07:31- The challenge was to learn - the anthem and a traditional song...
0:07:31 > 0:07:32- ..from that country.
0:07:36 > 0:07:40- # Despite everyone and everything, - we're still here #
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- I think everyone enjoyed themselves, - which is good.
0:07:45 > 0:07:49- Everyone's got to know each other, - off the pitch, so to speak.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52- It was great - that everyone gave so much...
0:07:53 > 0:07:57- ..and that they all wanted - to do their best.
0:07:58 > 0:08:00- I was a tenor.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- I'm back to singing the melody now!
0:08:05 > 0:08:11- The biggest challenge for me - was singing with the tenors.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14- I couldn't read music.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19- Yeah. I'm with you.
0:08:20 > 0:08:22- It's easy!
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- I was lucky. I was in the middle of - the tenors so they helped me out.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30- They have lots of experience.
0:08:31 > 0:08:33- They were always there - if I needed advice.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37- I don't think I'd have managed - without them.
0:08:38 > 0:08:42- Wake up. From the top, page one.
0:08:42 > 0:08:45- It's so important - to have a good leader.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48- Sam Warburton - is captain of the national team.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- He's an example off the pitch - and on it too.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53- He gives everything.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56- In the choir, we had Berian.
0:08:59 > 0:09:03- There was a time lapse - with the altos.
0:09:04 > 0:09:06- He was great. - I learned a lot from him.
0:09:06 > 0:09:11- Every time I sang in the choir, - I wouldn't take my eyes off him.
0:09:11 > 0:09:14- He mouthed the words - while conducting.
0:09:14 > 0:09:19- # We have come to answer - the country's call #
0:09:20 > 0:09:24- The mentor, Catrin, was excellent. - I went to see her in Ysgol y Strade.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28- This is hard work. - Rugby is easy compared!
0:09:31 > 0:09:32- # La! #
0:09:32 > 0:09:37- It was priceless. I was - very grateful that she helped me.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39- One, two.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42- I've gone now!
0:09:43 > 0:09:45- We won't be able to do anything!
0:09:53 > 0:09:54- There we go.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58- I wasn't sure - what it was going to be.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00- If I could deliver what was needed.
0:10:01 > 0:10:04- It was serious. It's a serious thing - to be a part of.
0:10:04 > 0:10:08- I got a sense of team spirit - which I've missed.
0:10:08 > 0:10:12- I haven't played for 12 years - - I haven't been part of a team...
0:10:12 > 0:10:15- ..in that practical way - where I'm contributing.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18- They were able to help me. - I was the weakest link.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20- I was able to play a small part.
0:10:21 > 0:10:22- Geraint, I need help.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24- Geraint, I need help.- - I know, Rupert.
0:10:24 > 0:10:27- # Oh, pure heart - so true and tender #
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- When we first heard it was Georgia, - my jaw hit the floor.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33- I mean, - what do they speak in Georgia?!
0:10:33 > 0:10:38- Is it Georgian? Russian? I just knew - it was going to be complicated.
0:10:39 > 0:10:42- They haven't learnt the words.
0:10:42 > 0:10:46- I've come here especially - to listen to this being performed.
0:10:46 > 0:10:49- We accepted the challenge - and got on with it.
0:10:49 > 0:10:53- I think it was the most - difficult thing I've ever done.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- Are you coming next week?
0:10:55 > 0:10:56- Are you coming next week?- - I hope not!
0:10:58 > 0:11:00- You can't drop me - after the first game!
0:11:00 > 0:11:05- The welcome I got from our conductor - and mentor was really key.
0:11:05 > 0:11:09- The way that he interacted - with the choir members...
0:11:09 > 0:11:11- ..as you would with a captain...
0:11:11 > 0:11:15- ..inspiring his performers, - his players, for the big stage.
0:11:15 > 0:11:18- # God and Satan's forces... #
0:11:18 > 0:11:23- It was great to have a few drinks - with them, share some food.
0:11:23 > 0:11:28- Lots of people have challenges - just to be a part of the choir.
0:11:29 > 0:11:31- Eurwyn, a strong, tough - Welsh woman...
0:11:31 > 0:11:35- ..overcame lots just to be - a part of the squad, the team.
0:11:38 > 0:11:40- About eighteen months ago...
0:11:40 > 0:11:46- ..I was diagnosed with melanoma.
0:11:47 > 0:11:52- The cancer spread and Eurwen had - surgery to remove 28 lymph nodes...
0:11:52 > 0:11:54- ..but there was worse to come.
0:11:56 > 0:11:57- In February...
0:11:58 > 0:12:03- ..I had a secondary - removed from my brain.
0:12:03 > 0:12:05- It had spread up to my brain.
0:12:08 > 0:12:12- With the help of her friend Rhian, - Eurwen now goes to every rehearsal.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16- # A big saucepan - is boiling on the floor #
0:12:16 > 0:12:19- Eurwen's prognosis has improved.
0:12:21 > 0:12:23- # Oi oi #
0:12:25 > 0:12:27- Of course, my mate on my side, Phil.
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- Hard-working, Northwalian man, - involved in the club...
0:12:32 > 0:12:35- ..involved with the choir, - and just proud to be part of it.
0:12:35 > 0:12:39- He put me on the back of his bike - and scared the life out of me!
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0:12:53 > 0:12:57- At the Gnoll, Shane Williams, - captain of the Ospreys choir...
0:12:57 > 0:12:59- ..was ready for a challenge.
0:13:03 > 0:13:04- Sorry I'm late, lads.
0:13:05 > 0:13:06- That's a good start.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09- This lot come early - to have a few pints.
0:13:09 > 0:13:11- You need to learn that - from the start.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13- I'll know next time.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16- I was very nervous - going to the first rehearsal.
0:13:17 > 0:13:21- One of the most important things - I've learned is that I can't sing.
0:13:23 > 0:13:27- When you're singing in the shower, - it sounds great...
0:13:27 > 0:13:31- ..but when you're with people - who can really sing...
0:13:31 > 0:13:33- ..it's a different experience.
0:13:35 > 0:13:38- Stop there, we have a problem. - Shane?
0:13:38 > 0:13:40- I don't know the words, sorry.
0:13:40 > 0:13:44- Karaoke in Japan - is the only time I've sung before.
0:13:44 > 0:13:48- This is the first time - I've sung in public for some time.
0:13:48 > 0:13:52- I was more nervous than when - I faced the Haka. It was difficult.
0:13:53 > 0:13:56- # Feed me till I want no more #
0:13:57 > 0:14:01- Aled moved me around a few times. - I was a soprano for a while.
0:14:02 > 0:14:05- # Ah ah ah ah #
0:14:08 > 0:14:10- I was in-between Sion and Sion.
0:14:10 > 0:14:12- What's that? Bass?
0:14:12 > 0:14:13- What's that? Bass?- - That's the bass part.
0:14:13 > 0:14:15- I'm bass, aren't I?
0:14:15 > 0:14:17- I'm bass, aren't I?- - You're with the tenors.
0:14:17 > 0:14:17- I'm a bass.
0:14:17 > 0:14:19- I'm a bass.- - Do you want to sing bass?
0:14:19 > 0:14:20- No, I am a bass, aren't I?
0:14:20 > 0:14:22- No, I am a bass, aren't I?- - Oh, come on, Shane!
0:14:23 > 0:14:24- What's the matter with you?
0:14:24 > 0:14:26- What's the matter with you?- - I thought I was bass.
0:14:26 > 0:14:28- Bass or tenor? Bass?
0:14:28 > 0:14:28- What are you?
0:14:28 > 0:14:30- What are you?- - Tenor.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33- I thought I was a bass.
0:14:33 > 0:14:34- I thought I was a bass.- - Come here.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37- In the end, I was a bass.
0:14:37 > 0:14:41- It was hard - they were hitting - notes I couldn't reach.
0:14:43 > 0:14:45- I can't sing, that's for sure.
0:14:46 > 0:14:47- I can't dance either.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- I'm sure you - can see that in the clips.
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- The dancing - is a bit of a sore subject.
0:14:57 > 0:14:59- It was a bit like playing rugby.
0:14:59 > 0:15:03- They wanted to see an improvement - after every practice.
0:15:03 > 0:15:05- They wanted to win the competition.
0:15:06 > 0:15:08- The rehearsals were difficult.
0:15:09 > 0:15:10- It took time.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14- All the singing made - me tired when I went home.
0:15:14 > 0:15:15- It was really hard.
0:15:16 > 0:15:20- Aled pushed everyone to sing well.
0:15:20 > 0:15:25- If it wasn't perfect, he stopped us - and made us start again.
0:15:25 > 0:15:27- No, no, no.
0:15:28 > 0:15:31- You could see - they put their all into it.
0:15:32 > 0:15:36- That's why I was disappointed - that the North Wales Choir won.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40- # For a pure and honest heart #
0:15:41 > 0:15:43- I learned a lot from Aled.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46- I thought I knew - how to sing Calon Lan.
0:15:46 > 0:15:48- # Fairer than the lilies white #
0:15:48 > 0:15:53- I had the chance to meet someone - who wanted the choir to do well.
0:15:54 > 0:15:58- He gave up his time for us, - fair play.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- You are picking it up quite fast.
0:16:02 > 0:16:06- When you look at that, - does it make any sense to you?
0:16:06 > 0:16:08- No. I just see dots.
0:16:10 > 0:16:12- I still see dots and squiggly lines.
0:16:12 > 0:16:16- That's my next challenge - - to learn what's on the page.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20- At the moment they're still dots - and squiggly lines.
0:16:21 > 0:16:26- I was very busy with the World Cup. - It was hard balancing everything.
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- Listen, sopranos. - You got stick last time.
0:16:29 > 0:16:34- If I couldn't be at a rehearsal, - I sent a message or video to them.
0:16:35 > 0:16:38- I would have liked - to spend more time with them.
0:16:38 > 0:16:39- I wanted them to do well.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- # Fol-dee-rol-dee-rol-lol - fol-dee-rol-dee-ro
0:16:43 > 0:16:45- # Soon decided she could get another
0:16:45 > 0:16:48- # Fol-dee-rol-dee-rol-lol - fol-dee-rol-dee-ro #
0:16:48 > 0:16:51- I never thought I'd do - anything like this.
0:16:51 > 0:16:54- It was a strange - but special experience.
0:16:54 > 0:16:56- I was lucky to have - this opportunity.
0:16:57 > 0:17:01- I don't know if I'm good enough - to be a member of the choir.
0:17:03 > 0:17:05- I tried and failed.
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- It was great - to see the choir doing well...
0:17:10 > 0:17:12- ..and to be part of a team - once again.
0:17:12 > 0:17:14- I enjoyed it.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24- Dad, stop, your singing is rubbish.
0:17:24 > 0:17:27- # Fol-dee-rol-dee-rol-lol - fol-dee-rol-dee-ro #
0:17:27 > 0:17:32- The family had a shock when they - heard I was the choir captain.
0:17:32 > 0:17:36- They're all quite musical - but I don't think I am.
0:17:37 > 0:17:40- They didn't have much confidence - in me.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43- Dad, please. I'm going deaf. Stop.
0:17:44 > 0:17:46- The children tried to help...
0:17:46 > 0:17:50- ..but I think - they were just laughing at me.
0:17:51 > 0:17:52- One, two, three...
0:17:54 > 0:17:58- # Fol-dee-rol-dee-rol-lol - fol-dee-rol-dee-ro
0:17:59 > 0:18:02- # Fol-dee-rol-dee-rol-lol - fol-dee-rol-dee-ro #
0:18:05 > 0:18:06- And that's the end.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10- There were a couple of songs - where I knew the tune...
0:18:10 > 0:18:14- ..but I had to start from scratch - to learn the bass part.
0:18:14 > 0:18:17- I found it quite difficult.
0:18:19 > 0:18:23- I was singing the tune but felt - out of place with the basses.
0:18:23 > 0:18:27- They were singing the bass part. - That's something for me to learn.
0:18:30 > 0:18:34- I know the words. I don't think - the choir were singing it properly.
0:18:35 > 0:18:40- # I am coming Lord #
0:18:40 > 0:18:44- It's vital for the choir to have - a good mentor and a good conductor.
0:18:45 > 0:18:48- Entry sopranos, very iffy.
0:18:50 > 0:18:51- Straight in!
0:18:53 > 0:18:57- Gentlemen, you need to learn - to count five beats to a bar.
0:18:57 > 0:19:02- Meeting Delyth was a step up. - She was very technical and strict.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- # Fol-dee-rol-dee-rol-lol - fol-dee-rol-dee-ro #
0:19:05 > 0:19:10- I see it from a rugby viewpoint - where the coach is all-important.
0:19:10 > 0:19:14- He leads the team and decides how - to play. It's the same with a choir.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17- They pull everything together.
0:19:24 > 0:19:28- I was a bit hesitant - at the first rehearsal.
0:19:28 > 0:19:33- There were a couple of familiar - faces - Dragons' supporters.
0:19:33 > 0:19:40- I knew from playing in Gwent that - the people there are very special.
0:19:40 > 0:19:45- They're passionate about their rugby - and also about being Welsh.
0:19:48 > 0:19:51- I think I have - a reasonable singing voice...
0:19:52 > 0:19:58- ..but singing with different voices - is a difficult skill to master.
0:19:58 > 0:20:03- I was lucky to have help from Steve, - one of the other basses.
0:20:03 > 0:20:05- I relied on him a lot.
0:20:07 > 0:20:10- Considering he doesn't know - the words, he's doing well.
0:20:10 > 0:20:14- Being in any choir means being part - of a community.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- I certainly felt that - when I joined the Dragons' choir.
0:20:19 > 0:20:20- It's a close unit.
0:20:20 > 0:20:24- Some members have been there - since the start ten years ago.
0:20:26 > 0:20:30- Two of the choir's original members - are Sarah Davies and Becky James.
0:20:31 > 0:20:35- They joined the choir with - their parents Ken and Penny James.
0:20:35 > 0:20:39- Over recent years, the family - has suffered two huge losses.
0:20:42 > 0:20:44- Ken was killed in an accident...
0:20:45 > 0:20:49- ..after watching Wales beat Italy - in the Six Nations back in 2012.
0:20:51 > 0:20:55- Earlier this year, - they suffered their second loss.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59- They lost their mother Penny - to cancer after a short illness.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04- We've got really lovely memories.
0:21:05 > 0:21:08- In the house we'd be practising - all the words together.
0:21:09 > 0:21:12- It was a really special way - to spend time together.
0:21:15 > 0:21:17- The family now has a new member.
0:21:18 > 0:21:23- Baby Theo received a warm welcome - on his first visit to the choir.
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- I knew little about our chosen team, - Uruguay...
0:21:30 > 0:21:34- ..other than it was in South America - and they spoke Spanish.
0:21:34 > 0:21:40- Por favore. Buenos Ares. - Someone said it was Buenos Aires.
0:21:40 > 0:21:42- My Spanish is terrible.
0:21:44 > 0:21:46- THEY SING IN SPANISH
0:21:51 > 0:21:54- Con libertad...
0:21:57 > 0:22:00- Cefin knows what he wants.
0:22:00 > 0:22:02- He's had a lot of success - as a conductor.
0:22:02 > 0:22:07- This is supposed to be - a happy song.
0:22:07 > 0:22:09- Nobody's happy!
0:22:11 > 0:22:16- He's a huge character. - His personality fills the room.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19- Hit it. Don't be afraid of it. Bang.
0:22:20 > 0:22:21- # Pure heart #
0:22:25 > 0:22:27- Three days - before Uruguay faced Wales...
0:22:28 > 0:22:30- ..on the first weekend - of the World Cup...
0:22:31 > 0:22:34- ..the choir performed - for the squad at their hotel.
0:22:34 > 0:22:39- Bienvenido a Gales. - Welcome to Wales. Croeso i Gymru.
0:22:40 > 0:22:42- Arriba Los Teros.
0:22:47 > 0:22:50- It was an incredible experience.
0:22:50 > 0:22:52- THEY SING IN SPANISH
0:22:57 > 0:23:01- They weren't expecting us - to sing the folk song.
0:23:01 > 0:23:05- They had been away from home - for a few months by that point.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08- I think they were quite moved...
0:23:08 > 0:23:15- ..to hear such a familiar song - being sung by a Welsh choir.
0:23:25 > 0:23:28- A few of them - were quite emotional by the end.
0:23:29 > 0:23:34- That's what music can do.
0:23:34 > 0:23:38- It really touches people - and makes them feel very emotional.
0:23:43 > 0:23:46- I think we saw - from their reaction...
0:23:46 > 0:23:51- ..that they were really pleased with - the music we'd prepared for them.
0:23:52 > 0:23:55- It was an experience that - will stay with me for a long time.
0:23:55 > 0:23:56- Oggi oggi oggi.
0:23:56 > 0:23:58- Oggi oggi oggi.- - Oi oi oi.
0:23:58 > 0:23:58- Oggi.
0:23:58 > 0:23:59- Oggi.- - Oi.
0:23:59 > 0:23:59- Oggi.
0:23:59 > 0:24:00- Oggi.- - Oi.
0:24:00 > 0:24:02- Oggi oggi oggi.
0:24:02 > 0:24:03- Oggi oggi oggi.- - Oi oi oi.
0:24:06 > 0:24:11- Irish supporters flooded - towards the Millennium Stadium...
0:24:11 > 0:24:14- ..before the match against Canada.
0:24:14 > 0:24:18- The Scarlets' choir - were ready to entertain them.
0:24:19 > 0:24:22- It was amazing to sing the anthem. - I love the anthem.
0:24:22 > 0:24:27- It was great to sing it in the - Angel Hotel to the Irish supporters.
0:24:28 > 0:24:29- They enjoyed it.
0:24:30 > 0:24:34- The setting was perfect, - standing on the stairs...
0:24:34 > 0:24:37- ..with the lads - standing on the balcony.
0:24:37 > 0:24:39- The sound was wonderful.
0:24:40 > 0:24:45- # Shoulder to shoulder #
0:24:45 > 0:24:48- People appeared from everywhere.
0:24:49 > 0:24:53- There was a sea of people - listening to us. It was amazing.
0:24:59 > 0:25:03- Singing in front of a crowd, as - a rugby player, is a new experience.
0:25:03 > 0:25:07- I was very nervous. - I was feeling the pressure.
0:25:07 > 0:25:10- Had I done enough? - Had I learned the words?
0:25:10 > 0:25:13- Did I know when to come in, - especially in the medley?
0:25:13 > 0:25:17- I just needed - to keep an eye on Berian.
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0:25:36 > 0:25:39- The 26th of September, 2015.
0:25:41 > 0:25:44- Last night, - like most of the country...
0:25:44 > 0:25:47- ..the Codi Canu choirs - came together...
0:25:47 > 0:25:50- ..to cheer on the Welsh team - against the old enemy.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54- This was a huge match. - Everyone was on tenterhooks.
0:25:59 > 0:26:05- # Mae hen wlad fy nhadau - yn annwyl i mi #
0:26:07 > 0:26:13- Hearing the crowd singing before any - game gives the players a huge boost.
0:26:14 > 0:26:18- It definitely gets you going.
0:26:19 > 0:26:22- Your confidence - just builds naturally.
0:26:26 > 0:26:29- It makes a difference to the squad - when there's a good atmosphere.
0:26:30 > 0:26:32- Hearing the crowd sing adds to that.
0:26:33 > 0:26:37- It makes a difference, - especially in close games.
0:26:38 > 0:26:40- # Gwlad!
0:26:41 > 0:26:47- # Pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad #
0:26:48 > 0:26:52- Just to hear that noise and the wave - and the sense of building.
0:26:55 > 0:26:59- It puffs out your chest and you feel - ten foot tall and six foot wide.
0:27:01 > 0:27:07- # Bydded i'r hen iaith barhau #
0:27:12 > 0:27:15- We are going to beat the English. - Hopefully! Good luck.
0:27:23 > 0:27:27- When you come off the bus, - you hear the singing.
0:27:27 > 0:27:30- The Welsh can sing with the best.
0:27:33 > 0:27:35- The atmosphere is so important...
0:27:35 > 0:27:39- ..whether you're in Twickenham - or the Millennium Stadium.
0:27:39 > 0:27:44- To have the Welsh voices sing those - songs people have grown up with...
0:27:44 > 0:27:46- ..can be inspirational.
0:27:47 > 0:27:55- # Fairer than the lilies white, - the pure heart alone... #
0:27:57 > 0:28:00- Sometimes, the rugby doesn't go - the way you were expecting.
0:28:00 > 0:28:06- You listen to Bread of Heaven or - Delilah or whatever's being sung.
0:28:06 > 0:28:10- It helps the boys to pick - themselves up. It always helps.
0:28:22 > 0:28:28- It gives you a bit of oomph to do - something special on the field.
0:28:30 > 0:28:34- The atmosphere in the stadium - when there's singing is amazing.
0:28:46 > 0:28:48- What a win!
0:28:48 > 0:28:50- Oh, yeah!
0:28:54 > 0:28:56- As the Aussies prepared for Fiji...
0:28:56 > 0:29:00- ..the Ospreys Choir tried to - inspire their adopted country.
0:29:00 > 0:29:03- Listen up. We have a message - from Shane Williams.
0:29:04 > 0:29:08- Good luck next Wednesday. - Sopranos, please sing in tune.
0:29:09 > 0:29:12- I'll be thinking of you. Good luck.
0:29:13 > 0:29:17- I wanted them to do well - and they did as well.
0:29:17 > 0:29:23- I was only slightly joking - when I said "Don't let me down".
0:29:23 > 0:29:29- I wanted them to go out there - and give it their all.
0:29:29 > 0:29:35- # Advance Australia Fair
0:29:37 > 0:29:43- # In joyful strains then let us sing
0:29:44 > 0:29:55- # Advance Australia Fair #
0:29:57 > 0:30:00- I'm very pleased - with the performance.
0:30:01 > 0:30:04- Everybody watched and sang together. - A great performance.
0:30:07 > 0:30:09- Come on, Australia!
0:30:09 > 0:30:11- Come on, Australia.
0:30:17 > 0:30:21- It was a good game. I thought Fiji - were going to strike back earlier.
0:30:21 > 0:30:24- They did stop Australia - from getting a bonus point.
0:30:30 > 0:30:34- At the beginning of October before - the New Zealand v Georgia match...
0:30:35 > 0:30:40- ..the North Wales Rugby Choir - performed for the Georgia fans.
0:30:45 > 0:30:48- THEY SING IN GEORGIAN
0:30:53 > 0:30:56- We had the fans in front of us.
0:30:56 > 0:30:59- They were a real help. - They inspired us to sing.
0:31:00 > 0:31:03- They all joined in and enjoyed it.
0:31:04 > 0:31:06- Their faces were just fantastic.
0:31:20 > 0:31:22- The Blues Choir went to Swansea...
0:31:23 > 0:31:27- ..to perform for Fiji at their - hotel before they played Wales.
0:31:30 > 0:31:33- Spirits are high. - Everyone enjoyed the trip down.
0:31:34 > 0:31:37- A few had a pint on the way. - To make sure the voices are ready!
0:31:37 > 0:31:42- The performance for the team - in Swansea was amazing.
0:31:43 > 0:31:47- It was a perfect evening and - we performed in front of the hotel.
0:31:50 > 0:31:52- THEY SING IN FIJIAN
0:32:02 > 0:32:05- We learned two songs from Fiji.
0:32:06 > 0:32:10- The anthem wasn't too hard - because we learnt it in English.
0:32:12 > 0:32:16- But the other one - was a hymn in Fijian.
0:32:17 > 0:32:20- The words were very different.
0:32:24 > 0:32:28- The pronunciation is similar - to Welsh so it wasn't too bad.
0:32:32 > 0:32:36- I think they enjoyed the experience.
0:32:36 > 0:32:40- They responded by singing to us - which was great.
0:32:40 > 0:32:42- It was a very special evening.
0:32:56 > 0:33:00- It was awesome. They sang - in their own language as well.
0:33:00 > 0:33:02- They sang in ours as well - which was surprising.
0:33:03 > 0:33:07- It was amazing. It was - such an experience. Brilliant.
0:33:07 > 0:33:11- I'll look back with a lot of pride. - It'll be a moment I'll never forget.
0:33:18 > 0:33:19- It's going well.
0:33:20 > 0:33:22- The Rugby World Cup - has invited Codi Canu...
0:33:23 > 0:33:27- ..to sing the anthems - in the Wales v Fiji game.
0:33:28 > 0:33:34- There isn't much time to choose - suitable singers from each choir.
0:33:39 > 0:33:43- # And we honour and defend the #
0:33:43 > 0:33:49- The hardest part - was the audition for the choir.
0:33:49 > 0:33:52- I had to sing a solo in front - of Delyth and Richard.
0:33:53 > 0:33:55- That was a bit of - a shock to my system.
0:33:57 > 0:34:00- I don't think I've - ever been that nervous.
0:34:02 > 0:34:04- I was uncomfortable doing it.
0:34:04 > 0:34:06- Wasted talent, I thought.
0:34:06 > 0:34:11- He could have been singing in - eisteddfods in Ceredigion for years!
0:34:11 > 0:34:14- # Oh grant me peace
0:34:14 > 0:34:18- # The peace that - flows like a stream #
0:34:19 > 0:34:22- It wasn't a very pleasurable - experience, I have to admit.
0:34:22 > 0:34:25- Standing in front of someone...
0:34:25 > 0:34:30- ..you know is going to judge - you isn't a nice thing at all.
0:34:33 > 0:34:36- I'm glad I did it, to support them.
0:34:36 > 0:34:38- A few of them were very nervous.
0:34:40 > 0:34:45- # Mae hen wlad fy nhadau - yn annwyl i mi #
0:34:47 > 0:34:49- To audition - was completely new for me.
0:34:50 > 0:34:53- I've been in trial games. - That's not quite the same.
0:34:53 > 0:34:57- Just you, a piano and mentor. - It's scary.
0:34:59 > 0:35:01- It was great fun. It was great fun.
0:35:01 > 0:35:04- To be selected was just incredible.
0:35:04 > 0:35:07- # Pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad #
0:35:08 > 0:35:10- I've never been that nervous.
0:35:11 > 0:35:13- Catrin had her back to us.
0:35:13 > 0:35:15- We went in, didn't say anything.
0:35:16 > 0:35:18- I didn't say a word to anyone, - I just sang.
0:35:19 > 0:35:21- Out of my comfort zone.
0:35:22 > 0:35:24- # Happy near the sea #
0:35:24 > 0:35:28- I sang a hymn - that I absolutely adore.
0:35:28 > 0:35:32- I had a huge shock when they said - I was good enough to go through.
0:35:34 > 0:35:35- No.3.
0:35:36 > 0:35:37- CHEERING
0:35:38 > 0:35:43- You told me you couldn't sing! - It was fantastic, Dafydd.
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0:35:51 > 0:35:56- After the auditions, Tim had the - choir that would sing the anthems...
0:35:57 > 0:35:59- ..before the Wales v Fiji game.
0:36:00 > 0:36:04- Early on Saturday, they came - together for their only rehearsal.
0:36:05 > 0:36:06- Go.
0:36:06 > 0:36:10- Don't walk in a circle. - Fill every bit of available space.
0:36:11 > 0:36:12- And stop.
0:36:13 > 0:36:14- Clap.
0:36:14 > 0:36:15- Jump.
0:36:16 > 0:36:17- Clap.
0:36:18 > 0:36:19- Clap, jump, clap.
0:36:20 > 0:36:24- Rehearsing with Tim - was a new experience for me.
0:36:24 > 0:36:26- We weren't just practising singing.
0:36:27 > 0:36:30- We did - all kinds of rhythmic exercises.
0:36:30 > 0:36:33- Everyone was walking around - each other.
0:36:33 > 0:36:36- It was like being back on the pitch.
0:36:36 > 0:36:40- The technique was so different - to what we'd done before.
0:36:40 > 0:36:43- Scrunch, - really scrunch your whole face.
0:36:44 > 0:36:45- And stretch.
0:36:45 > 0:36:50- I know we'll all feel the pressure - of singing the anthem...
0:36:50 > 0:36:54- ..before such an important game.
0:36:55 > 0:36:58- We're just lucky - that Daf and Deiniol are here.
0:37:03 > 0:37:07- When I won my first cap - at the Millennium Stadium, I cried.
0:37:07 > 0:37:09- I don't expect you to cry!
0:37:09 > 0:37:13- I don't want you to cry on Thursday - but it's so emotional.
0:37:13 > 0:37:15- It's a huge crowd.
0:37:15 > 0:37:20- It will be unlike any experience - you have ever had.
0:37:20 > 0:37:22- I'm feeling it now!
0:37:22 > 0:37:25- Enjoy it. This opportunity - might not come again.
0:37:28 > 0:37:30- Is it important - to have a good anthem?
0:37:31 > 0:37:33- Yes, to lift the emotion.
0:37:33 > 0:37:38- The players have waited their entire - lives preparing for that moment.
0:37:38 > 0:37:40- Their minds are on the game.
0:37:40 > 0:37:45- Hearing the anthem being sung - gives the players such a boost.
0:37:45 > 0:37:50- As a choir, we can contribute with - our performance before the game.
0:37:51 > 0:37:52- No pressure!
0:37:56 > 0:38:04- # Mae hen wlad fy nhadau - yn annwyl i mi
0:38:04 > 0:38:12- # Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, - enwogion o fry #
0:38:17 > 0:38:22- It was time - the Codi Canu - choir had a responsibility...
0:38:22 > 0:38:25- ..to inspire the team - to victory against Fiji.
0:38:28 > 0:38:30- I know they're ready.
0:38:30 > 0:38:35- They've rehearsed and practised a - lot for tonight. They'll be good.
0:38:35 > 0:38:37- They'll be special today.
0:38:48 > 0:38:59- # Gwlad, gwlad, - pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad
0:39:00 > 0:39:09- # Tra mor yn fur, i'r bur hoff bau
0:39:10 > 0:39:19- # O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau #
0:39:24 > 0:39:28- To be selected to play for Wales - is beyond your wildest dreams.
0:39:28 > 0:39:32- To be selected for something you - don't think you're good at...
0:39:32 > 0:39:36- ..and having the chance to step on - the hallowed turf once more was fab.
0:39:40 > 0:39:45- Singing the anthem in front - of the crowd brought back memories.
0:39:45 > 0:39:46- It was very special.
0:39:47 > 0:39:49- I thought my days of singing...
0:39:49 > 0:39:52- ..on the pitch at - the Millennium Stadium were over.
0:39:52 > 0:39:56- I enjoyed the experience - and this was probably the last time.
0:39:57 > 0:40:01- The experience of singing - the Welsh and the Fijian anthem...
0:40:01 > 0:40:03- ..will stay with me forever.
0:40:03 > 0:40:05- It also reminded me of...
0:40:06 > 0:40:10- ..the thrill of performing - in front of thousands of people.
0:40:23 > 0:40:26- The nerves and the tension - were increasing...
0:40:27 > 0:40:31- ..as the choirs attended their - last rehearsals before the final.
0:40:32 > 0:40:35- If you'd asked me - at the beginning...
0:40:35 > 0:40:40- ..I would have said as long as we - could do a tidy job, I'd be happy.
0:40:40 > 0:40:43- But because we've developed so much, - I'd like to win...
0:40:44 > 0:40:46- ..and I think we can win.
0:40:47 > 0:40:50- You need to apply yourselves...
0:40:50 > 0:40:54- ..and give 100% to everything we do.
0:40:55 > 0:41:02- # We are still here #
0:41:05 > 0:41:10- # You fill my heart with joy #
0:41:13 > 0:41:16- No. It goes up.
0:41:16 > 0:41:19- I said the same last week, - I said the same two weeks ago.
0:41:20 > 0:41:23- It doesn't matter - who wins or loses...
0:41:23 > 0:41:25- ..but it would be nice to win.
0:41:26 > 0:41:31- # With joyous heart - we'll praise your name #
0:41:33 > 0:41:37- # Bread of heaven, bread of heaven
0:41:38 > 0:41:41- # Feed me till I want no more
0:41:42 > 0:41:44- # Want no more
0:41:45 > 0:41:51- # Feed me till I want no more #
0:41:53 > 0:41:57- Don't put too much into it. The - tendency is to sing WANT NO MORE.
0:41:57 > 0:41:59- Heaven help us.
0:42:00 > 0:42:02- But you're doing very well.
0:42:05 > 0:42:07- Do this.
0:42:09 > 0:42:11- Twenty eight...
0:42:11 > 0:42:13- ..twenty nine.
0:42:20 > 0:42:24- The only thing I'm asking - is please don't let me down.
0:42:24 > 0:42:27- I know you're good enough to win.
0:42:28 > 0:42:31- Good luck, enjoy the experience...
0:42:31 > 0:42:33- ..and go for it.
0:42:34 > 0:42:36- Come on!
0:42:39 > 0:42:43- # Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
0:42:44 > 0:42:48- # Pilgrim through this barren land #
0:42:52 > 0:42:56- The final was held at the Royal - Welsh College of Music and Drama.
0:42:56 > 0:43:00- The five choirs came together - but only one would win.
0:43:00 > 0:43:03- The adjudicators - were Tim-Rhys Evans...
0:43:03 > 0:43:05- ..ex-WRU Chief Executive - Roger Lewis...
0:43:06 > 0:43:09- ..and renowned composer - Sir Karl Jenkins.
0:43:13 > 0:43:16- # And we were singing
0:43:17 > 0:43:20- # Hymns and arias
0:43:21 > 0:43:26- # Land of my Fathers
0:43:26 > 0:43:33- # Ar Hyd y Nos #
0:43:39 > 0:43:43- As former winners, - the expectations were very high.
0:43:43 > 0:43:48- The standard that the team and - the choir had set for themselves...
0:43:48 > 0:43:49- ..was very high.
0:43:50 > 0:43:55- # O Wales, o Wales, - I'd give you my life
0:43:56 > 0:44:02- # O Wales, o Wales, - you are my paradise
0:44:02 > 0:44:09- # My Wales, you are my sunshine
0:44:11 > 0:44:14- # You are
0:44:15 > 0:44:22- # My sunshine #
0:44:28 > 0:44:30- I saw how hard - everyone had rehearsed...
0:44:30 > 0:44:33- ..and how thoroughly - they had prepared.
0:44:33 > 0:44:37- When you perform in a competition, - you want to win.
0:44:37 > 0:44:42- # O to rest me! O to rest me
0:44:43 > 0:44:49- # All my lifetime in His love
0:44:50 > 0:45:01- # All my lifetime in His love #
0:45:06 > 0:45:11- Singing in front of Karl Jenkins - and Tim-Rhys Evans...
0:45:11 > 0:45:13- ..was an amazing experience.
0:45:13 > 0:45:17- I tried not to think - too much about them.
0:45:17 > 0:45:20- They were sitting high up - at the back watching us.
0:45:21 > 0:45:26- Our focus in the choir was Helen, - we were concentrating on her.
0:45:27 > 0:45:31- # Pure heart so true and tender
0:45:31 > 0:45:35- # Fairer than the lilies white
0:45:36 > 0:45:41- # The pure heart alone can render
0:45:42 > 0:45:51- # Songs of joy both day and night #
0:45:57 > 0:46:00- I enjoyed the final most of all.
0:46:01 > 0:46:06- I think we showed everyone - what we were capable of.
0:46:06 > 0:46:09- I know everyone enjoyed it - and we gave it our all.
0:46:09 > 0:46:12- # Despite everyone and everything
0:46:12 > 0:46:15- # We are still here
0:46:16 > 0:46:27- # We are still here #
0:46:44 > 0:46:48- We were all onstage - waiting to hear the result.
0:46:50 > 0:46:53- The nerves were jangling!
0:46:54 > 0:46:56- It is a pleasure to announce...
0:46:57 > 0:47:01- ..the winners of Codi Canu - Rugby World Cup 2015 are...
0:47:04 > 0:47:06- ..the North Wales Rugby Choir.
0:47:08 > 0:47:11- The North Wales Rugby Choir...
0:47:11 > 0:47:16- ..are the winners - of Codi Canu Rugby World Cup 2015.
0:47:16 > 0:47:18- Come on, North Wales!
0:47:24 > 0:47:26- To play a small part - in this success...
0:47:27 > 0:47:31- ..to be captain of the North Wales - Choir and win Codi Canu 2015...
0:47:32 > 0:47:34- ..I think I'll look back on it - with pride.
0:47:38 > 0:47:42- I enjoyed being part of - the North Wales Rugby Choir.
0:47:42 > 0:47:45- I'm very happy that we won.
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