PSA: For people that don't know better... you should never ask a veteran if they've killed someone or how many people they've killed. It's very disrespectful and you are probably not going to enjoy the response you get from most veterans.
Bonkers McGee he means that no matter who you are the fact that you’ve killed another human being or multiple other human beings is hard to get over and doing something like that can take a mental toll on anyone especially veterans, so more often then not they just don’t want to talk about it and they would just rather talk about literally anything else
I served 21 + years as an Army Bandsman. In addition to our regular duties we trained on Weapons , Radio , First Aid , Close Area Security, NBC , did our own vehicle PMCS . In the Units I served with there were CIB's and Air Wings . When Division went to the field we went with them as Close Area Security , Reactionary Force and to Augment MP's . Army Bandsman have been KIA's and WIA's . The 101st & 82d Band Members are Airborne as well . Along with Clerks , Cooks and Mechanics The 101st Band was on the line at The Bastogne . At the Battle of Kaserene Pass the entire First Armor Division Band was captured while re-fueling Tanks as they pulled off the line . These are just a few examples, there are many more . Yes , we played for Pass in Revues , Retirement and Promotions , Funerals , 4th of July Parades , Veterans Day Parades , Retreat and To The Colors but we were Soldiers in The U.S Army - Mike Foxtrot !
I find it so great that this guy is capable of being so ridiculous and funny, as well as focused and serious. That's a pretty dangerous combo! It makes me wonder if he acts like this in real life, or if it's just a sense of humor that he puts on for TH-cam.
Based on some other vids I've seen, that's just the way Eric Carr is. He is probably chill to be around, but who knows? maybe he will play some extreme paradiddlediddles while serving you a bowl of chicken soup. We just don't see him much off camera. Although drumming and serving soup sounds really cool tbh.
I actually worked with the 1st Marine Division Security Platoon, and yes, they are mostly band members. Being a former infantry corpsman, I can say that these dudes were great to work with. Our Plt Sgt was a SSgt Trumpet player and squad leader a baritone player. Both were easy to teach and the whole platoon’s morale was very high because these Marines were eager to do something different aside from their daily playing.
@@EMCproductions I used to march with several guys that went on to the Air Force Drum and Bugle Corp at the Academy. I wish I would have done that, but I had a great experience in the Air Force, regardless. My true respect for what you have accomplished
Love your videos. I deployed with the 1st Marine Division band. Many of us returned with our CAR's and a few with Purple hearts. Got asked all the time if we had our instruments in combat, we did play a birthday ball while in Fallujah. Semper Fi!
What year where you there? I was OIF2 with Army's 1st Cav Band. Graduated from SOM in 00. My theory instructor was Gunny Mummey, and I was close with a lot of the Marines there.
Hey Eric. Sorry to do this to you, but I have a "few" questions. - Would it possible for you to get your doctorate while still enlisted? - Specifically for marching in the Commandant's Own Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, is there an age-out limit that is reached before someone could technically retire with pension? - Why are the contras using 4/4 size and not 5/4 size like the corps used in DCI throughout the 80's and 90's? - Are the Marines making a special deal with Kanstul since they are ceasing production of G bugles? - What mouthpieces do the contras use if they are issued or recommended by superiors? Thank you and please forgive the length of this, I'm way too curious, lol. Have a good morning!
Yes, enlisted personnel can work towards, and have been awarded a Doctorates. I knew of a couple E3 in the Air Force with PhD, and didn't want to deal with Officer BS.
Imagine The Commandant's Own being deployed onto the battlefield and the only way they can fight is by blasting out the loudest concert Bb/triplet roll they all can in unison
Have you ever considered joining The President's Own? How do the regular Marine fleet bands compare to the 2 premier Marine bands? What do you plan on doing after the Commandants Own?
Hey EMC. what was last cadence that you played on the old rope tension snare. I’d love the dots for that. That said Awesome Chanel highly entrained. I’m an ex UK military band percussionist, so I love all the material you play. Keep up the great work
Suggestion: You should do a video about comparing DCI style drumlines to HBCU style drumline. (requesting as I am apart of a HBCU style band at my highschool which is Westbury and I play the bass drum.) THX
Hey Eric, how many people do you have in the drumline, and how many in the entire ensemble? I’m hoping a few years down the line after some DCI experience to try out as a snare.
1. What songs have y'all played that you're tired of? 2. What are your degrees in? 3. How often do y'all play the sling drum (or whatever you call the last drum you played on)?
Former 5546 (trombone), 1st MARDIV Band, DS/DS '90/'91. Most of our deployment was with the 1st Marine Division (forward) mobile command post. Not exactly a base. www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/1ST-DIV-BAND/History/Persian-Gulf-War/
Do you know any information about auditioning for the bugle section (specifically trumpet) for the Commandants Own? Also, do you know the reason why the Commandants Own uses 2 valve bugles, in G, instead of 3 valve instruments, in respective pitch for that instrument?
I'm joining the marine corp as a combat engineer but in highschool I WAS playing bassdrum I wasnt a god or anything should I even attempt to join the commandants own my recruiter tells me it's the hardest job to get into
I’m a French Horn Player looking to join once I get out of high school. Do you know exactly what the audition requirements are for military bands in SC? If so I would like to prepare in advance and to see what it is like. Thank you.
I remember a news report of the deployed troops just before the Iraq war started and the report showed the band playing their instruments in the sand. But I do not remember if they were Marines.
Eric I have a few military related questions, and obviously if you can't answer because of protocol I understand. How does it feel if a civilian addresses you as "Lance Corporal" or other enlisted (not officers) personnel by rank? How is your unit dealing with coronavirus besides not touring, are you still having rehearsal and everything? How old is the oldest marching serviceman in the Commandant's Own? Are there or have there been Marines who have transferred from another role/branch into the Commandant's Own that were not in another band? For the Commandant's Own, do you have a designated music repair serviceman?
Lets say you graduate Highschool and have the option of joining the military or going to college (both for music related things). Where would you recommend going first?
Hey, thanks for answering my question about women in the Commandant's Own! Does Linda Santamarimba count? And my 2nd question ( that you did not answer) -- who are the judges for the CO tryouts? And here's a new one -- how often do you replace members of the CO?
The officer position to open up is the WO. The Current WO gets promoted to XO, and the XO to CO. The judging is a collaborative effort between all 3 officers and the SNCO's. We only replace an officer when they choose to retire.
I'm sure you don't realize that during the last gulf War there were Marine Bands deployedin support! The 1stMardi, the 2nd MarDiv, and the 2nd Marine Air Wing bands were all in country!
Do you know anything about the Jazz programs in the military? I’ve seen TH-cam videos of some playing, and you can tell they’re all killer players, but it looks like the soul had been sucked out of the music for them. Also, I don’t march, but for some reason your videos are incredibly entertaining, keep up them dang ol’ drums.
**The President's Own Marine Band** US Army's Pershing's Own US Navy Band US Air Force Band Naval Academy Band USMA West Point Band There are many other service bands that are stationed regionally in the US and around the country
I know this is a very oddly specific question, but has there ever been a member of the Commandant’s Own who never marched DCI, DCA, or WGI before getting in?
Is it true that all branches require musicians to have multiple primary AFSC/Rate/NEC/MOS? Examples: MOS 5563, 0311, and 5811 / AFSC 3N1X1 and 3E0X2 / MOS 12D and 42R / Rates MU and EM
As far as army goes, you are a 42R and do not get a secondary MOS, just an identifier depending on the instrument you auditioned for like 42R9N for piano
@@jacobbriseno8687 I worked as an HVAC/R Technician for all of 8 yrs. It had its ups and downs however I would've loved to have marched and played an instrument.
Hey EMC! I had a question about being in military drum lines. If I wanted to be in the Navy (and I know they have a drumline) would I be able to participate once I enlist or is the Navy drumline only for the Navy Academy.
So Eric, how would it work if I had a significant other and also was part of the commandants own? Like do I live on the “campus” with everyone else or could I live off site?
I think the Marine Corps should deploy the band members on Special Ops. missions and have Raiders play in the band. Ya know, mix things up keep it spicy.
EMC on getting deployed: "This is not something that I am worried about"
2020: "Say less"
This comment aged like fine wine
PSA: For people that don't know better... you should never ask a veteran if they've killed someone or how many people they've killed. It's very disrespectful and you are probably not going to enjoy the response you get from most veterans.
Why not? It's like asking a plumber if they've ever unclogged a toilet. It's part of their job description.
Bonkers McGee he means that no matter who you are the fact that you’ve killed another human being or multiple other human beings is hard to get over and doing something like that can take a mental toll on anyone especially veterans, so more often then not they just don’t want to talk about it and they would just rather talk about literally anything else
Bryan Jahn what’s your body count?
Bonkers McGee it is insensitive. just because it is a part of their job when in war does not mean they are okay with it.
Yea imagine killing other human beings and then being excitedly asked “How many people did you kill” it sounds very messed up
I served 21 + years as an Army Bandsman. In addition to our regular duties we trained on Weapons , Radio , First Aid , Close Area Security, NBC , did our own vehicle PMCS . In the Units I served with there were CIB's and Air Wings . When Division went to the field we went with them as Close Area Security , Reactionary Force and to Augment MP's . Army Bandsman have been KIA's and WIA's . The 101st & 82d Band Members are Airborne as well . Along with Clerks , Cooks and Mechanics The 101st Band was on the line at The Bastogne . At the Battle of Kaserene Pass the entire First Armor Division Band was captured while re-fueling Tanks as they pulled off the line . These are just a few examples, there are many more . Yes , we played for Pass in Revues , Retirement and Promotions , Funerals , 4th of July Parades , Veterans Day Parades , Retreat and To The Colors but we were Soldiers in The U.S Army - Mike Foxtrot !
I find it so great that this guy is capable of being so ridiculous and funny, as well as focused and serious. That's a pretty dangerous combo! It makes me wonder if he acts like this in real life, or if it's just a sense of humor that he puts on for TH-cam.
Based on some other vids I've seen, that's just the way Eric Carr is. He is probably chill to be around, but who knows? maybe he will play some extreme paradiddlediddles while serving you a bowl of chicken soup. We just don't see him much off camera. Although drumming and serving soup sounds really cool tbh.
Wow you actually got my last name right. Most people don’t.
Hey Kenny you're famous
Braeden Devnew totally dude
Kenny youre so cute
@@chrisliv7049 you're cuter
stone berkowitz your hot 🥵
I actually worked with the 1st Marine Division Security Platoon, and yes, they are mostly band members. Being a former infantry corpsman, I can say that these dudes were great to work with. Our Plt Sgt was a SSgt Trumpet player and squad leader a baritone player. Both were easy to teach and the whole platoon’s morale was very high because these Marines were eager to do something different aside from their daily playing.
Hey Eric, did you ever have any thought into joining a different branch's band/joining the branch as an enlisted?
Previously, yes. I auditioned for the Old Guard (Army) 8 times before auditioning with the USMC.
that is indeed an oof
@@EMCproductions I used to march with several guys that went on to the Air Force Drum and Bugle Corp at the Academy. I wish I would have done that, but I had a great experience in the Air Force, regardless. My true respect for what you have accomplished
Love your videos. I deployed with the 1st Marine Division band. Many of us returned with our CAR's and a few with Purple hearts. Got asked all the time if we had our instruments in combat, we did play a birthday ball while in Fallujah. Semper Fi!
What year where you there? I was OIF2 with Army's 1st Cav Band. Graduated from SOM in 00. My theory instructor was Gunny Mummey, and I was close with a lot of the Marines there.
I love that you did a Q+A about this topic. I just finished 12 years of service in the Army Band. Thanks for your service!
"This is some random casino from google image."
Great one.
Hey Eric. Sorry to do this to you, but I have a "few" questions.
- Would it possible for you to get your doctorate while still enlisted?
- Specifically for marching in the Commandant's Own Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, is there an age-out limit that is reached before someone could technically retire with pension?
- Why are the contras using 4/4 size and not 5/4 size like the corps used in DCI throughout the 80's and 90's?
- Are the Marines making a special deal with Kanstul since they are ceasing production of G bugles?
- What mouthpieces do the contras use if they are issued or recommended by superiors?
Thank you and please forgive the length of this, I'm way too curious, lol. Have a good morning!
Yes, enlisted personnel can work towards, and have been awarded a Doctorates. I knew of a couple E3 in the Air Force with PhD, and didn't want to deal with Officer BS.
I'm honored to have my first appearance in an EMC Production video! :,-) 7:05
Fun fact, during Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg, a brass band played right behind the Union lines mid battle.
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards recorded an award winning record in a hangar in Iraq.
Pipers in the British Army are full time soldiers first, and pipers second. In the RSDG, they are tankers.
10:16 -> Hey, there's me :P
Thanks for all the content and the small tidbits of advice throughout all of them.
Flexing on us with toilet paper right in front of us might as well put I bar of gold on the table
Imagine The Commandant's Own being deployed onto the battlefield and the only way they can fight is by blasting out the loudest concert Bb/triplet roll they all can in unison
Noise Marines activated. (Go look up Noise Marines Warhammer 40k if you don't get the reference)
@@GeoFitz4 lmao that's so cool! Pretty sure EMC would make an awesome noise marine haha
We need Jig 2 on the Tinytenors
The Rohwi but where was jig 1 made? When will jig 3 come out? How long will it take to get to jig 69420?
12:23 Great Timing!
Me and the boys with our snares in Iraq
😏😬😡😷
🥁🥁🥁🥁
😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
😅😅😅
*”Let’s lay down some licks before this dope dope air raid”*
It has been a tradition since the civil war that the band is in charge of camp security during war.
8:04 PUT ON FULL VOLUME
trust me :)
Have you ever considered joining The President's Own? How do the regular Marine fleet bands compare to the 2 premier Marine bands? What do you plan on doing after the Commandants Own?
The band provided security in the towers while at Al Asad in 05 and 09. So yes, they deploy during war.
yeah death is scary, but have you ever seen charlie the chimp from toy story 3?
Hey EMC. what was last cadence that you played on the old rope tension snare. I’d love the dots for that. That said Awesome Chanel highly entrained. I’m an ex UK military band percussionist, so I love all the material you play. Keep up the great work
Suggestion: You should do a video about comparing DCI style drumlines to HBCU style drumline. (requesting as I am apart of a HBCU style band at my highschool which is Westbury and I play the bass drum.) THX
Wuhsah dude. Big fan!
13x_ Evan how is this posted a hour ago
Hippy Gusbig it was a premiere, so a lot of these were posted before the vid came out.
Hey Eric, how many people do you have in the drumline, and how many in the entire ensemble? I’m hoping a few years down the line after some DCI experience to try out as a snare.
14-16 in the drumline, 80-90 in the unit.
I’ve always wondered why the commandant’s own uses Pearl CarbonCore drums but with May harnesses and stuff
8:04 the moment you all came here for
Nope it's 8:11
You should definitely march a Marine Drum Corps with the extreme 17 set tenors!!!!
1. What songs have y'all played that you're tired of?
2. What are your degrees in?
3. How often do y'all play the sling drum (or whatever you call the last drum you played on)?
We are all needed. Rah brother. Semper Fi
“Big Black C*ck still wants to finish.”
Haha I see what you’re doing 😂
edit: don’t worry, he finished.
Great video! Informative, entertaining and thank you for your service!
I keep forgetting he films his videos at a military base, keep thinking he films in an apartment and school band room 😅
One of my old band directors was in the army band and he was deployed to Denver, Colorado with a riot shield. He also got tased. It's a long story.
even in this quarantine my man is still prepared with that roll of toilet paper on his desk
Questioning "billet" vs. "billot". Yes, former service member here.
Former 5546 (trombone), 1st MARDIV Band, DS/DS '90/'91. Most of our deployment was with the 1st Marine Division (forward) mobile command post. Not exactly a base.
www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Units/1ST-DIV-BAND/History/Persian-Gulf-War/
Do you know any information about auditioning for the bugle section (specifically trumpet) for the Commandants Own? Also, do you know the reason why the Commandants Own uses 2 valve bugles, in G, instead of 3 valve instruments, in respective pitch for that instrument?
wow, you had the same boot time i did. just 16 years later...
10:31 I’m pretty sure these are my exact barracks. They look nice on the outside but it looks like you stay in a hotel in D.C.
Great video as always from a non drummer. I spit out my coffee at the picture of you protecting the barracks with your drum. 😂
What are your thoughts on the 2019 DCI performances? Specially on the Blue Devils
and have you thought of joining BD?
he has aged out already. He marched DCI until he aged out.
From one of his previous videos, he mentioned he did send a video to BD, though he opted to march Carolina Crown instead for his age out.
I appreciate your service Eric!
I dunno Eric... I think some sweet triplet rounds followed by a few hertas might just make insurgents drop their weapons out of pure respect...
Can you do a videi that shows you are performing a march like Gibraltar
I'm joining the marine corp as a combat engineer but in highschool I WAS playing bassdrum I wasnt a god or anything should I even attempt to join the commandants own my recruiter tells me it's the hardest job to get into
I’m a French Horn Player looking to join once I get out of high school. Do you know exactly what the audition requirements are for military bands in SC? If so I would like to prepare in advance and to see what it is like. Thank you.
Are you going to head to the naval academy and give the USNA drum and bugle corps drum line the help they desperately need?
This was a very helpful video I’m currently a music major and business major and have always considered joining the military for band an option
I remember a news report of the deployed troops just before the Iraq war started and the report showed the band playing their instruments in the sand. But I do not remember if they were Marines.
Can you make the good morning case available for the Samsung Note 10+? Also where do I get that good morning tee-shirt you had on
Yes to both questions. The link to my merch store is in the description
That poor stand in the beggining
Eric I have a few military related questions, and obviously if you can't answer because of protocol I understand. How does it feel if a civilian addresses you as "Lance Corporal" or other enlisted (not officers) personnel by rank? How is your unit dealing with coronavirus besides not touring, are you still having rehearsal and everything? How old is the oldest marching serviceman in the Commandant's Own? Are there or have there been Marines who have transferred from another role/branch into the Commandant's Own that were not in another band? For the Commandant's Own, do you have a designated music repair serviceman?
Lets say you graduate Highschool and have the option of joining the military or going to college (both for music related things). Where would you recommend going first?
Hey, thanks for
answering my question about women in the Commandant's
Own! Does Linda Santamarimba count? And my 2nd question ( that you did not answer) -- who are the judges for the CO tryouts? And here's a new one -- how often do you replace members of the CO?
The officer position to open up is the WO. The Current WO gets promoted to XO, and the XO to CO. The judging is a collaborative effort between all 3 officers and the SNCO's. We only replace an officer when they choose to retire.
EMCproductions TYVM
Stop you're making me want to join the Commandant's Own now
Hey Eric can you make a video on how to make tiny tenors please
I'm sure you don't realize that during the last gulf War there were Marine Bands deployedin support! The 1stMardi, the 2nd MarDiv, and the 2nd Marine Air Wing bands were all in country!
Do you know anything about the Jazz programs in the military? I’ve seen TH-cam videos of some playing, and you can tell they’re all killer players, but it looks like the soul had been sucked out of the music for them. Also, I don’t march, but for some reason your videos are incredibly entertaining, keep up them dang ol’ drums.
Gotta love those manley man licks
what are all the military bands and which ones are the most prestegious????
**The President's Own Marine Band**
US Army's Pershing's Own
US Navy Band
US Air Force Band
Naval Academy Band
USMA West Point Band
There are many other service bands that are stationed regionally in the US and around the country
I think it's safe to say we need Seif in one of your videos. Tell him to bring my drum.
What will you do once you leave the Marines?
TH-cam probs. Most likely clinics too.
How big is the Commandant's Own Drum and Bugle Corps ?
80-90 Marines
Eric holding down the beat and the fort
Do you have to wait for an open spot in the commandant's own to join, or can you just audition and hope you make it in?
I know this is late, but you do have to wait for an open spot before you audition.
@@yashjoseph3544 Thanks man!
@@joeyourboat1816 Glad I could help
Do band members get to go home for holidays and stuff?
Yes.
5:14 Eric’s an expert rifleman 👀👀👀
I know this is a very oddly specific question, but has there ever been a member of the Commandant’s Own who never marched DCI, DCA, or WGI before getting in?
Yes.
Sign that petition
Do you have to have experience on the G bugle before you audition, or do you audition on the “modern” equivalent of whatever bugle you want to play?
The audition is on modern instruments.
I’m assuming you get trained on G bugle once you win?
@@bradencutright-head6629 I would think so. It's the same notes though, just less keys and notes to play.
1 job of every soldier is well a SOLDIER if ur called upon to kick doors well u gotta do it then u have ur second job aka band cook etc etc
A while back you mentioned that you were working on something with Rhythm Monster, did that ever pan out?
What steps do you take to protect your hearing?
I almost always wear foam earplugs. I used to have the custom fitting ones but I lost them lol
@@EMCproductions how is masked guy so polite
Hey, how long do you plan on being in the commandants own? I hope to be in the band amongst you all.
Charlie scared me so bad when he won, and don’t even get me started on the bbc
Have you ever broken marine band equipment while recording a video??
Is it true that all branches require musicians to have multiple primary AFSC/Rate/NEC/MOS? Examples: MOS 5563, 0311, and 5811 / AFSC 3N1X1 and 3E0X2 / MOS 12D and 42R / Rates MU and EM
As far as army goes, you are a 42R and do not get a secondary MOS, just an identifier depending on the instrument you auditioned for like 42R9N for piano
@@johnberglund3057 Thank you! That makes way more since.
WHich size step does the Commandant's Own use? Does it change with the mission?
I wish I would have went into the band vs what I did during my active and reservist career
What did you do? I love music but I can't imagine me doing anything different than my MOS
@@jacobbriseno8687 I worked as an HVAC/R Technician for all of 8 yrs. It had its ups and downs however I would've loved to have marched and played an instrument.
Me: vibing in class
Fire alarm: 8:04
Y’all mind if I cymbal during ww3?
Have you ever thought about what you want to do after you leave the Marines?
Do you think the front ensemble would ever be expanded to the point of having a drum set position?
This is gonna be epic
How much time off do you get/ are you able to go home for hollidays?
Hey EMC! I had a question about being in military drum lines. If I wanted to be in the Navy (and I know they have a drumline) would I be able to participate once I enlist or is the Navy drumline only for the Navy Academy.
Did you ever march in the Pasadena tournament of Roses parade
Eric love what you doooo
8:15 grandpa's computer booting up be like
So Eric, how would it work if I had a significant other and also was part of the commandants own? Like do I live on the “campus” with everyone else or could I live off site?
In the eyes of myself, a noob, would you say military band is hard?
You and Steve terreberry should be best friends.
I think the Marine Corps should deploy the band members on Special Ops. missions and have Raiders play in the band. Ya know, mix things up keep it spicy.
Hey eric, were you in a high school military class before going to the military?
Negative
Why are they called tiny tenors? Aren’t they called rocket toms?
Because he made them into a mini set of marching tenors
I know that but they be called rocket toms
@@believinsteven ok...