Fantastic video! The Massed Bands are always great to see and hear! Love the Trombones in "Trafalgar", my favorite!! The marches played were, 1) 4:28-Silver Bugles 2) 10:55-Wellington 3) 19:28-The Mountbatten March 4) 23:46-HM Jollies 5) 26:58-Trafalgar
Drums Solos for those interested (feel free to correct me if I've gotten any of them wrong). 1) 7:44-Illawalla 2) 22:49-Illawalla 3) 26:25-Kitchener's Army
I always scroll down in these military band videos to see your listing of the matches played. Much appreciated. I was a trombonist and also enjoyed playing the tenor/bass soli in Trafalgar!
We have Scottish bands which are also amazing plus there is the Swiss top secret drum corp which is possibly better infact you could find a video which has both the HMRM band and the top secret drum corp preforming together which is great.
I am a former US Army musician. The Royal Marines Bands are incredible! It is very hard to have a balanced band sound on the street similar to a sound you would hear in a concert hall. Let alone doing this with perfect posture, spacing, and stepping. I salute you!
As far as marching music, all of the Sousa marches and of course The Army Song. We performed formal concerts as well as parades and military functions. We played major concert pieces, symphonic music and patriotic pieces. I also enjoyed playing holiday music. Some of my favorite pieces are Gustav Holst - First Suite in E-flat and Second Suite in F. I also loved to play Suite of Old American Dances by Robert Russell Bennett. I also loved to play any of the music from the musicals and I love any of the music composed by John Williams. I also love the big band and swing music such as any of the Glenn Miller tunes. Thanks for asking. @@jaelin7380
i am a retired welsh guards drummer bugler . i was lucky enough to go to the old school of music in deal kent for a month back in the 70s . totally different way of training musicians . the standards where far higher to us . the marines have the best military bands in the world .
Dear Phil, thank you so much to share your Welsh Guard experience with us. Of course, only people like you are able to grasp the difference between the to-day situation with the one existing in the 70s. I’m a former non commissioned officer of the french army. It goes without saying that l can only admire the perfect way the British present their parades. Their level is incredibly high, they leave all other armies far behind, even the American or the German who are not bad. As l was working in England after 7 years spent in the army, l had a work colleague in Slough who explained me that the drill being carried out by some regiments such as your previous one or the Royal Marines is so complicated, so tricky that it can’t be written down. There are so many simultaneous actions that the only way to teach it to new recruits is the "learning by doing" method. Can you confirm that? I don’t even mention the way they play music so excellently and this, while marching complicated patterns. A symphonic orchestra musician never has to face so difficult playing conditions. Thank you in advance for your answer. Please receive all my respects and greetings. (I saw many times the "Royal Tournament" in Earl’s Court or Edinburgh Castle. As I was in England also in the 70s, l might have see you in Buckingham or Windsor Castle, who knows? 😂
@@Laurent-Raggos you are correct . drill is learnt by doing it . constant parade square sessions in training . the likes of the queens birthday parade or state visits and so on are trained for separately . the garrison sergeant major for london has so much responsibility for the parades . the queens funeral was planned decades ago . the code was london bridge is down . there is a set sequence of things that are set into action . the gsm has a pace stick , and that is so important . not only for the length of the pace but for the distances between the regiments , the bands and even the street liners . without an experienced gsm , the parade wouldnt happen . as for the bands and corps of drums , it is difficult enough to be a musician , but also to march to a high standard is even harder . basically every thing in the parade is set from the pace stick . a set measurement for everything .
@@8ballphil150 Dear Phil, thank you so much for your quick and interesting answer. I think the public has no idea how tough the Queen's and now the King's Guards have to train to bring their parades to such a high level. It was for me a great pleasure and honor to exchange words with you, to my eyes you aren't an ordinary person but someone exceptionnal. Not everyone serves the Crown of England and you must be very proud of your life. Each year, million of people come to England to visit London and of course, to watch also the Changing of the Guards which is a must for every visitor. As many videos show it in YT, sometimes all these numerous visitors are somewhat embarrassing not to say annoying or disrespectful. Once again thank you Phil, keep well, I wish you all the best. Kind regards.
I have traveled world wide and I agree that nothing beats it. When I went to the Changing of the Guard and listened to the ROYAL MARINE BAND I could sense the history. At one time the British ruled the world. The “SUN NEVER SET ON THE UNION JACK”. 🇬🇧GOD SAVE THE KING🇬🇧
Marines are A sight to behold in the UK and the US. We are a brotherhood with an ocean between us. Historical differences with a history of fighting together. A bond that will last a forever!
I left HMRM's in 1990, the late Queen Elizabeth was on the throne throughout my 24 yesrs service. I still get shivers down my spine watching and listening the finest Military Band in the word. And yes I know, I'm biased........🇬🇧 ⚓️ ⚔️ !!! NB: Royal Navy Sailors are not generally known for their marching. But on this occasdion they "SMASHED IT...!!!"
They are bandsmen, purely for public display. Once the bands all had secondary duties as streacher bearers at one time but this has now long passed. Every regiment had a band up to the 90s and option for change killed many county regiments on amalgamation. God save us for further deployments.
I was fortunate enough to go to London and see in person the Changing of The Guard. The Royal Marine Band was awesome. I have had many good experiences in my life but there is one I really regret. I regret that I wasn’t born in the U.K. 🇬🇧GOD SAVE THE KING🇬🇧
@@kevinpierce3458 I am from OKLAHOMA. I was born and raised in Oklahoma City. I joined the MARINES after High School and served for 27 years. I went to Oklahoma City University, Seminary and became a United Methodist Pastor which I am also retired from.
@@michaelmelton9691 you’ve had a much varied life. I’m glad you got to visit my capital and fortunate enough to witness the wonderful Royal Marines band. Come visit again sometime, we’d love to have you.
@@kevinpierce3458 My wife and I are looking forward to a return trip to the U.K. My love for the U.K. started in July, 1969. I was an 18 year old U.S. Marine. I was fresh out of High School living in a place that some people would call hell. I was thousands of miles from my home in Oklahoma. I was scared and homesick. One of the things that has been critical to the mental health and spirit of the fighting man in all wars but especially this one was getting mail from home. When were in the field the mail was something we all looked forward to. My girlfriend back in the states had all of a sudden quit writing me letters. At first I didn’t think too much about it given that long delays of our mail catching up to us was not unusual. One morning I ran into a friend who had just came back from the States after being on leave. We were the same hometown and had attended school together. He came over to where I was sitting cleaning my rifle and said “man I’m sorry about your girlfriend dumping you”. I told him that was news to me and that I hadn’t heard from her for a while. He didn’t know I had no idea she had dumped me. Well, needless to say I was crushed. She finally sent me a “Dear John” letter telling me she couldn’t marry someone who was serving in that illegal war. To say that I was depressed was an understatement! However, in my line of work being depressed and distracted could kill you. About three week later during mail call I was told that the First Sergeant was looking for me and that I had mail. My First Sergeant came up to me and handed me a package. Actually it was a shoebox that had been wrapped in brown paper and it was addressed to me. The return address just said LONDON, ENGLAND. I was sure it was a mistake because I didn’t know anyone in England but there it was addressed to me. I opened the package and was stunned at the content. In that box there were letters, note cards and crayon drawings. They were from school children in the U.K. They told me they were praying for me and they hoped I could go home soon. There were crayon drawings of their dogs, home and towns where they lived . One little boy in crayon wrote “try to stay alive and don’t get dead because that would hurt”🤣I never found out why they did this extreme act of kindness and love to me. I don’t know how they got my name. Those children did more than raise my spirit. I am convinced that they actually saved my life. Ever since that day in July, 1968 I have been a total fan of the people in the U.K. Even today when I think back on that event it brings a tear to my eye. What kinds of people show those acts of kindness and love to a complete stranger? That’s easy for me to answer: it’s THE BRITISH PEOPLE! Please forgive me for being so long winded in the telling of this story. I just wanted you to understand why I have a tremendous love ❤️for the British people. PEACE & BLESSINGS , MIKE
@@michaelmelton9691 Blimey. That is strange how they got your name as uk didnt get involved in vietnam. I was 15 in 1969 and didnt connect to vietnam at all at the time. Guess it may have been a teacher at a london school with connections to the states? Then possibly your first sergeant saw you were down at the time and gave you the box? Anyways its great that you felt appreciation from us at that time. My home city of plymouth has a memorial to the us military on the banks of the river tamar where the soldiers boarded their landing craft on their way to normandy during WW2. I can remember my late mum who was a young girl ar the time calling them "those nice americans" as they used to give her candy on her way to school past their camp. One of her elder relations married a gi and went back with him to the states after the war. Salt lake city area if i remember correctly. We have a lot to thank america for here in the UK and europe so im glad those kids cheered you up at that time. Anyways all the best for the future.
The bands are remarkable. The Queen would be proud of them in their honour to her as her reign and commitment to her country has ended. She will be missed by everyone around the world. (USA)
She always referred to them as her boys and they respected her. She will be very sorely missed. A giant has fallen in Israel. I would compare her to Queen Victoria. She took after her late father’s steady rule.
Very impressive and great to watch, don't see so many very often. Love the Buglers/Drummers...very well done. Excellent parade. Don't see this very often because they are at sea. I watch at least once a week.
As a former member of a College band, the Tennessee State University aristocrat of bands, I am very impressed. The precision and sound was tremendous. The drum cadence was excellent. Well done
Without doubt the world greatest military band. The band of her majesty's Royal Marines, Pomp and Ceremony unrivalled in the world.. priceless as a former member of the Senior Service for 22 years, a very special affection for them especially when Hearts of Oak is played, Steady boys Steady
Great hearing the Marines , but to say the worlds greatest military band it would be hard to agree with you on that ,there is great military bands all over the world ,,being from Canada I have always had a a great admiration for this band and it’s traditions ,
@@squamishfish yes their are but being retired Royal Navy I maybe a little biased... comes under we will to agree to disagree although would put Canadian military bands in front of your " Hollywood style" neighbours " Tradition" everything we do is based on this except in the Royal Air Force for them its more habit not tradition unlike the Senior service and the Army.
Thank you for your service , I was in the Canadian navy 12 years , I always held my head up high when I heard both of the The two Canadian navy bands playing heart of Oak , , but I never heard of any band competitions between world military bands to determine who is the best , To m3 they are all great
@@squamishfish many happy memories of drinking and good times with you lads when in the NATO squadron doing SNFL during my 22 years and runs ashore in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the moose is loose on a Sunday morning. Hearts of Oak always get something in my eyes when I hear this.. happy days shipmate, happy days ⚓
400 years of history and fighting prowess...the Royal Marines are the heart of the British military. As a friend (who was a member of the Parachute Regiment and Royal Marine) of mine once said, the Paras are tough guys who will parachute behind enemy lines and fight to the death in face to face combat, the Royal Marines will sneak in behind the enemy and cut their throats while they are sleeping. Don't be fooled by the percussion...these guys are the best of the British Military....they are the core of the British Special Forces....though the Parachute regiment will argue the point!
Sends Shivers right down my Spine as the day I passed out of Training at Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines. I oooooooze wtih Pride at the Sight and Sounds of our Band. The Pipers are Awesome. The Royal Marines Band - the boys from Deal are the Finest Military Marching Band in the World!! Bar None!!
@@matthewlardner5328 Deal in Kent, UK. Is the Training Centre for the Band of the Royal Marines. Certainly was when i was in Service. Although the Commando Training Centre, Lympstone, Devon has it's own Sub-Band. Here is Deal, a beautiful Coastal town. www.google.co.uk/search?q=deal+in+kent&sxsrf=APwXEdcRk7BzjA4MMgKqi919RzQRRVN73Q%3A1687107945734&source=hp&ei=aTmPZN-3KrOy8gLo_JOIAw&iflsig=AOEireoAAAAAZI9HeZ39LVHb01-zzMzb2PyTL9gaCPtr&ved=0ahUKEwifkLTups3_AhUzmVwKHWj-BDEQ4dUDCAs&uact=5&oq=deal+in+kent&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBQguEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeMgYIABAWEB4yBggAEBYQHjIGCAAQFhAeOgcIIxDqAhAnOgcILhDqAhAnOgsIABCABBCxAxCDAToRCC4QgAQQsQMQgwEQxwEQ0QM6CwguEIoFELEDEIMBOgQIIxAnOgcIIxCKBRAnOg4ILhCKBRCxAxCDARCRAjoICAAQigUQkQI6CwguEIAEELEDEIMBOggILhCxAxCABDoOCC4QgAQQsQMQgwEQ1AI6CAgAEIAEELEDOg4ILhCABBCxAxDHARCvAToLCAAQigUQsQMQgwE6CwguEIMBELEDEIAEOgsILhCABBDHARCvAToQCC4QgAQQsQMQgwEQ1AIQCjoHCC4QDRCABDoHCAAQDRCABDoGCAAQHhANOggIABAFEB4QDVDCqYUBWITPhQFg1uGFAWgDcAB4AYABoAWIAbIXkgEJMC44LjQuNS0xmAEAoAEBsAEK&sclient=gws-wiz Apologies for massive url. hope you enjoy.
Ex Mob. The accuracy in this video is superhuman. I've never seen anything like it, even on passing out day. The Royal Marines Band are absolutely brilliant.
That movement at 22:43 that was done to spread the length of the road, then back into formation, was incredible to watch. All done to the beat of the drum, and without missing a single beat. What a band, and what an armed force they are!
Awesome reply!! So True. Made the Skin on my Back Tingle like Electric the day i passed out. When the Band Stop - THEY STOP!!! and the silence is litterally deafening. Your ears are Ringing as the DL starts the Drill Parade. I couldn't believe all of this was for us!! Amazing, Proud Memories of the Greatest Fighting Commando Force in the World. Thanks for your input. Captured Brilliantly.
Having seen & heard all 98 marching bands in the world (per Wikipedia), you can say this with experience & authority. But your friends, relatives, neighbors & co-workers report you tend towards exaggeration. The NSA & GCHQ have not confirmed this information as yet since they work on the clock only & seem to feel misinterpreting Russia's next moves in Ukraine are a higher priority. Therefore this investigation remains open.
Congration to all U.S.Navy Bands Man .The Royal Marines Bands are the Most beautiful sound of music song love it ❤❤❤...I proud of you all...Salude.... thanks 🙏 Amen 🙏💖😍❤️..
Bravo & well done 👏. The military bands and soldiers in the UK are well known for their stirring and precise marching. There must be considerable practice and drill to move as large group so precisely. Can't help being deeply impressed.
When marching with bands in the Comonwealth forces its simple. when the drum hits, your left foot should be hitting the ground. Other than that, marching is basically just exagerated walk at 120 paces a minute
@@mihai2526, true-ish. When marching in a long column, with the drum beat taking time to reach the troops further away, plus the chores off the buildings, other ways have to be found; like sight.
Used to live not far from Deal in Kent where the Royal Marines School of Music was based in the 1950s before moving to Portsmouth, so have been a fan for 50+ years. Gerry Watts Ballarat Victoria Australia
Stunning, Great and precision Outstanding. I’m soon to be 81 and use to play drums in our high school band and so enjoy such Beauty. Salute to each one taking part as the time involved in practicing is beyond any of our comprehension.👍💞👍
Good point Big Dog, something a lot of people don't realise, the 'Royal' Marines and all our other Military have been around for hundreds of years. Hats off to the Bandsmen and women who took part in Beating Retreat. We were there on the wednesday, and were hot, just sitting watching. We weren't marching, playing and wearing those standout uniforms in temperatures still in the 20°'s even though it was in the evening. Brilliant Band, stirring music, and what a backdrop. Made us so proud to be British.
These guys rock!! I’m hard pressed to find any military band in 🇺🇸🇺🇸 that marches and sounds this good! And no ‘head-Bob’:everyone in complete unison! Rock on and God bless👏👏👏👏
Im sad to see the Queen pass but warms my heart to see her being farewelled in such grandeur. I feel blessed to see the crowning of a new King of England. At my age I may never see the passing of the crown again. Ishallah.
I have a huge respect for these lads because in July the temperature reached almost 40c and they STILL marched and played their instruments You can only imagine the sweat and probably tears that into making the crowd's happy, and probably their boss also! God bless them all!! Don't forget those uniforms that they're wearing BLACK; and that isn't a cool colour in the heat 💦😓😓 Oh yeah and I loved the fact that they just happened to stop at the traffic lights 😂😂 couldn't have timed it better!
I was there that night watching my grandson marching with his shipmates, never ceases to amaze me how lucky we are to have such talented musicians in our forces BZ guys you made an old matelot proud
My Dad was in the British Royal Marines from 1926 to 1945 ..He played the trombone which he had learned his craft from being a bandboy in Dr.Barnards home.
As an ex matelot I am never more amazed and proud as when I see and hear the bands of His Majesties Royal Marines, they are undoubtedly the best military musicians in the world.
These are not the greatest bandsmen in the world, they are the greatest soldiers in the world who are incredible instrumentalists , every one is a fighting man first and bandsman second, let’s never forget the sacrifices these and their predecessors have made. Keep safe and play on.
in the words of a James Bond song "Nobody does it better". Brilliant sound ,fantastic sight and an absolute honour to behold. ATVB2 ALL .Scott, Somerset
Sou militar músico do Exército Brasileiro, quero aqui registrar os meu sinceros PARABÉNS aos Marines England, pela galhardia em sua apresentação. Creio que todos que assistem a esse vídeo ficam vislumbrado, pela sonoridade, ritmo e postura, parabéns a todos e ao mestre dessa grandiosa banda musical.
Glorious. I have read the comments from your wonderful subscribers: little did I know that I have been not only admiring the very elegant uniforms of His Majesty's Royal Marines, but also adoring the beautiful music and sounds of the best band in the world!
And World that's how it's done, best of the best. Nothing Like marching behind a bootneck band, first time was as Jnr Sailor at HMS Ganges 1961, still get a lump in my throat and a bit misty eyed when I see and hear them.
Hey. Thanks for not editing this. For not talking. For following the entire March. Beautiful tracking flawless. What planning. Very impressive & gave them the respect required. 🏴🇨🇦✡️🇮🇱✝️👍🙏⚔️😘
Undoubtedly the finest military musicians in the world 🌎 I’m very proud to say that my Grandfather served in the ‘Corps’ through both world wars, on vickers machine guns, until he retired from the service at a very senior age with the distinction of the Meritorious Service Medal and the rank of CSM. Well done the Royals 👍🏻🇬🇧😊
While we expect the RMs always to be THE smartest and the best of the best there is something extra smart about the Matelots marching and on parade like these two columns. White Gaiters moving like one. Well done the Jacks.
Mr. Baton, just to say thank you for showing this in Sept. 2024.I should add that I am not a jot less admiring of ALL His Majesty's Forces' elegant uniforms and moving music.
A brilliant video and thank you se very much for you hard work. @Delvin Rodriguez, nice to see you again and thank you for telling what's playing. Good to see they are playing the Mountbatten March
Fantastic video! The Massed Bands are always great to see and hear! Love the Trombones in "Trafalgar", my favorite!!
The marches played were,
1) 4:28-Silver Bugles
2) 10:55-Wellington
3) 19:28-The Mountbatten March
4) 23:46-HM Jollies
5) 26:58-Trafalgar
Drums Solos for those interested (feel free to correct me if I've gotten any of them wrong).
1) 7:44-Illawalla
2) 22:49-Illawalla
3) 26:25-Kitchener's Army
I always scroll down in these military band videos to see your listing of the matches played. Much appreciated.
I was a trombonist and also enjoyed playing the tenor/bass soli in Trafalgar!
@@Greg_Romford Happy to help! That's awesome! I might have to learn the Trombone just to play "Trafalgar". 😄
Trafalgar 🎶indeed 👌
This video I enjoyed it🤝👏🏻
Thank you again Delvin, what would we do without your knowledge.
I am a former US Navy Bandsman. The Royal Marines Bands are the best on the planet. Thanks for this video.
Thank you so much.
Thanks for your service brother. And nice comment. 🙏🇬🇧
That’s a very generous compliment, thank you.
We have Scottish bands which are also amazing plus there is the Swiss top secret drum corp which is possibly better infact you could find a video which has both the HMRM band and the top secret drum corp preforming together which is great.
@@britainman3459 I know them well. I love the collaboration of Top Secret with HMRM the drumline. Top Secret is phenomenal. Thanks for the comments.
I am a former US Army musician. The Royal Marines Bands are incredible! It is very hard to have a balanced band sound on the street similar to a sound you would hear in a concert hall. Let alone doing this with perfect posture, spacing, and stepping. I salute you!
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Hello!! Can you recommend me some songs or pieces that you played if you don't mind? I badly want to know 😭
As far as marching music, all of the Sousa marches and of course The Army Song. We performed formal concerts as well as parades and military functions. We played major concert pieces, symphonic music and patriotic pieces. I also enjoyed playing holiday music. Some of my favorite pieces are Gustav Holst - First Suite in E-flat and Second Suite in F. I also loved to play Suite of Old American Dances by Robert Russell Bennett. I also loved to play any of the music from the musicals and I love any of the music composed by John Williams. I also love the big band and swing music such as any of the Glenn Miller tunes. Thanks for asking. @@jaelin7380
From 7:40 to 10:55 their drum line was just killin it. Simply awesome! Brits must be proud of their Marines.
I know! It gives me goosepimples every time!
most Brits have no regard for our Service Personnel and wouldn’t know what a Royal Marine was if s/he jumped up and bit them
illwala one of the best drum lines there
i am a retired welsh guards drummer bugler . i was lucky enough to go to the old school of music in deal kent for a month back in the 70s . totally different way of training musicians . the standards where far higher to us . the marines have the best military bands in the world .
Agree. I appreciate marines
Dear Phil, thank you so much to share your Welsh Guard experience with us. Of course, only people like you are able to grasp the difference between the to-day situation with the one existing in the 70s. I’m a former non commissioned officer of the french army. It goes without saying that l can only admire the perfect way the British present their parades. Their level is incredibly high, they leave all other armies far behind, even the American or the German who are not bad. As l was working in England after 7 years spent in the army, l had a work colleague in Slough who explained me that the drill being carried out by some regiments such as your previous one or the Royal Marines is so complicated, so tricky that it can’t be written down. There are so many simultaneous actions that the only way to teach it to new recruits is the "learning by doing" method. Can you confirm that? I don’t even mention the way they play music so excellently and this, while marching complicated patterns. A symphonic orchestra musician never has to face so difficult playing conditions. Thank you in advance for your answer. Please receive all my respects and greetings.
(I saw many times the "Royal Tournament" in Earl’s Court or Edinburgh Castle. As I was in England also in the 70s, l might have see you in Buckingham or Windsor Castle, who knows? 😂
@@Laurent-Raggos you are correct . drill is learnt by doing it . constant parade square sessions in training . the likes of the queens birthday parade or state visits and so on are trained for separately . the garrison sergeant major for london has so much responsibility for the parades . the queens funeral was planned decades ago . the code was london bridge is down . there is a set sequence of things that are set into action . the gsm has a pace stick , and that is so important . not only for the length of the pace but for the distances between the regiments , the bands and even the street liners . without an experienced gsm , the parade wouldnt happen . as for the bands and corps of drums , it is difficult enough to be a musician , but also to march to a high standard is even harder . basically every thing in the parade is set from the pace stick . a set measurement for everything .
@@8ballphil150 Dear Phil, thank you so much for your quick and interesting answer. I think the public has no idea how tough the Queen's and now the King's Guards have to train to bring their parades to such a high level. It was for me a great pleasure and honor to exchange words with you, to my eyes you aren't an ordinary person but someone exceptionnal. Not everyone serves the Crown of England and you must be very proud of your life. Each year, million of people come to England to visit London and of course, to watch also the Changing of the Guards which is a must for every visitor. As many videos show it in YT, sometimes all these numerous visitors are somewhat embarrassing not to say annoying or disrespectful. Once again thank you Phil, keep well, I wish you all the best. Kind regards.
Did you come across Captain Haigh during your time in Deal?
Many thanks I never get tired of watching the finest marching band in the World
Nothing beats watching and listening to Her Majestys Royal Marines band.
To me, the best by far.
What about HM's Royal Marines and the Swiss Top Secret Drum Corp preforming together?
I have traveled world wide and I agree that nothing beats it. When I went to the Changing of the Guard and listened to the ROYAL MARINE BAND I could sense the history. At one time the British ruled the world. The “SUN NEVER SET ON THE UNION JACK”.
🇬🇧GOD SAVE THE KING🇬🇧
Forget the best, they’re way beyond that.
As a veteran Royal Marine Commando, I can't praise these guys (and ladies) enough. Aas well as being part of the band, most are also combat medics.
Now it will be HIS Majesty Royal Marines. From the U.S. our deepest condolence for your lost of Elizabeth II.
This is British pride makes you proud to be British absolutely brilliant thank you to all the military you are the best
Marines are A sight to behold in the UK and the US. We are a brotherhood with an ocean between us. Historical differences with a history of fighting together. A bond that will last a forever!
Nothing is better than the Royal Marines proud to be British God save the king 🇬🇧🏴🏴🏴
Proud to be Welsh,God Bless Trump
@@DonAbrams-hq7lnclearly not that proud to be Welsh if you idolise a non-Welsh figure
Precision at its finest, best massed band in the world.......and one of the best fighting units in the world, so proud of you
I left HMRM's in 1990, the late Queen Elizabeth was on the throne throughout my 24 yesrs service. I still get shivers down my spine watching and listening the finest Military Band in the word. And yes I know, I'm biased........🇬🇧 ⚓️ ⚔️ !!!
NB: Royal Navy Sailors are not generally known for their marching. But on this occasdion they "SMASHED IT...!!!"
They are bandsmen, purely for public display. Once the bands all had secondary duties as streacher bearers at one time but this has now long passed. Every regiment had a band up to the 90s and option for change killed many county regiments on amalgamation. God save us for further deployments.
@@adrianb7597 You are wrong about these bandsmen and women. They still have secondary duties as easily checked on the RM website.,
So proud that my Granddad was Royal Marine for 24 years. Before, during and after wwII Love watching the Marine videos from England!
How can you watch that an not feel a twinge of pride nobody does pomp like us just fantastic
This US Marine salutes you! Semper Fi!
I was fortunate enough to go to London and see in person the Changing of The Guard. The Royal Marine Band was awesome. I have had many good experiences in my life but there is one I really regret. I regret that I wasn’t born in the U.K.
🇬🇧GOD SAVE THE KING🇬🇧
What’re are you from Michael
@@kevinpierce3458 I am from OKLAHOMA. I was born and raised in Oklahoma City. I joined the MARINES after High School and served for 27 years. I went to Oklahoma City University, Seminary and became a United Methodist Pastor which I am also retired from.
@@michaelmelton9691 you’ve had a much varied life. I’m glad you got to visit my capital and fortunate enough to witness the wonderful Royal Marines band. Come visit again sometime, we’d love to have you.
@@kevinpierce3458 My wife and I are looking forward to a return trip to the U.K. My love for the U.K. started in July, 1969. I was an 18 year old U.S. Marine. I was fresh out of High School living in a place that some people would call hell. I was thousands of miles from my home in Oklahoma. I was scared and homesick.
One of the things that has been critical to the mental health and spirit of the fighting man in all wars but especially this one was getting mail from home. When were in the field the mail was something we all looked forward to. My girlfriend back in the states had all of a sudden quit writing me letters. At first I didn’t think too much about it given that long delays of our mail catching up to us was not unusual. One morning I ran into a friend who had just came back from the States after being on leave. We were the same hometown and had attended school together. He came over to where I was sitting cleaning my rifle and said “man I’m sorry about your girlfriend dumping you”. I told him that was news to me and that I hadn’t heard from her for a while. He didn’t know I had no idea she had dumped me. Well, needless to say I was crushed. She finally sent me a “Dear John” letter telling me she couldn’t marry someone who was serving in that illegal war. To say that I was depressed was an understatement! However, in my line of work being depressed and distracted could kill you. About three week later during mail call I was told that the First Sergeant was looking for me and that I had mail. My First Sergeant came up to me and handed me a package. Actually it was a shoebox that had been wrapped in brown paper and it was addressed to me. The return address just said LONDON, ENGLAND. I was sure it was a mistake because I didn’t know anyone in England but there it was addressed to me. I opened the package and was stunned at the content. In that box there were letters, note cards and crayon drawings. They were from school children in the U.K. They told me they were praying for me and they hoped I could go home soon. There were crayon drawings of their dogs, home and towns where they lived . One little boy in crayon wrote “try to stay alive and don’t get dead because that would hurt”🤣I never found out why they did this extreme act of kindness and love to me. I don’t know how they got my name. Those children did more than raise my spirit. I am convinced that they actually saved my life. Ever since that day in July, 1968 I have been a total fan of the people in the U.K.
Even today when I think back on that event it brings a tear to my eye. What kinds of people show those acts of kindness and love to a complete stranger? That’s easy for me to answer: it’s THE BRITISH PEOPLE! Please forgive me for being so long winded in the telling of this story. I just wanted you to understand why I have a tremendous love ❤️for the British people.
PEACE & BLESSINGS , MIKE
@@michaelmelton9691 Blimey. That is strange how they got your name as uk didnt get involved in vietnam. I was 15 in 1969 and didnt connect to vietnam at all at the time. Guess it may have been a teacher at a london school with connections to the states? Then possibly your first sergeant saw you were down at the time and gave you the box? Anyways its great that you felt appreciation from us at that time. My home city of plymouth has a memorial to the us military on the banks of the river tamar where the soldiers boarded their landing craft on their way to normandy during WW2. I can remember my late mum who was a young girl ar the time calling them "those nice americans" as they used to give her candy on her way to school past their camp. One of her elder relations married a gi and went back with him to the states after the war. Salt lake city area if i remember correctly. We have a lot to thank america for here in the UK and europe so im glad those kids cheered you up at that time. Anyways all the best for the future.
The bands are remarkable. The Queen would be proud of them in their honour to her as her reign and commitment to her country has ended. She will be missed by everyone around the world. (USA)
She always referred to them as her boys and they respected her. She will be very sorely missed. A giant has fallen in Israel. I would compare her to Queen Victoria. She took after her late father’s steady rule.
Yes sure.
Excellent Marine Bands, Discipline, Energy, Synchronism, Beautiful Uniforms, greetings from your friends Chile
Very impressive and great to watch, don't see so many very often. Love the Buglers/Drummers...very well done. Excellent parade. Don't see this very often because they are at sea. I watch at least once a week.
As a former member of a College band, the Tennessee State University aristocrat of bands, I am very impressed. The precision and sound was tremendous. The drum cadence was excellent. Well done
Just Excellent, loved the marching, loved the music and especially loved the "DRUMS"!!!!!
PRAISE THE LORD, BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Agree, drumming is excellent
Without doubt the world greatest military band. The band of her majesty's Royal Marines, Pomp and Ceremony unrivalled in the world.. priceless as a former member of the Senior Service for 22 years, a very special affection for them especially when Hearts of Oak is played, Steady boys Steady
Great hearing the Marines , but to say the worlds greatest military band it would be hard to agree with you on that ,there is great military bands all over the world ,,being from Canada I have always had a a great admiration for this band and it’s traditions ,
@@squamishfish yes their are but being retired Royal Navy I maybe a little biased... comes under we will to agree to disagree although would put Canadian military bands in front of your " Hollywood style" neighbours " Tradition" everything we do is based on this except in the Royal Air Force for them its more habit not tradition unlike the Senior service and the Army.
Thank you for your service , I was in the Canadian navy 12 years , I always held my head up high when I heard both of the The two Canadian navy bands playing heart of Oak , , but I never heard of any band competitions between world military bands to determine who is the best , To m3 they are all great
@@squamishfish many happy memories of drinking and good times with you lads when in the NATO squadron doing SNFL during my 22 years and runs ashore in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the moose is loose on a Sunday morning. Hearts of Oak always get something in my eyes when I hear this.. happy days shipmate, happy days ⚓
@@davidhoward5392 I was in Halifax , but mostly the west Coast Esquimalt base , In. Victoria British Columbia , cheers ,
400 years of history and fighting prowess...the Royal Marines are the heart of the British military. As a friend (who was a member of the Parachute Regiment and Royal Marine) of mine once said, the Paras are tough guys who will parachute behind enemy lines and fight to the death in face to face combat, the Royal Marines will sneak in behind the enemy and cut their throats while they are sleeping. Don't be fooled by the percussion...these guys are the best of the British Military....they are the core of the British Special Forces....though the Parachute regiment will argue the point!
From Mississippi, USA: E X C E L L E N T !!!!! Marchin in perfect formation/harmony.
Outstanding display by R M Band,wonderful to watch such a mass performance.
No one does pomp and circumstance as well as the British. This was magnificent.
Makes me proud to be born in England . Thank you for your allegiance and service . To our late Monarch Queen Elizabeth the 2nd. God Save Our King .
God save the King, King of a proud Nation!
Wolfgang Hamburg Germany
Music and sights to stir the soul from the very best of the best. Outstanding display. Thank you for posting and bringing many memories back for me...
I'm from South Africa this band is the best ,great balance and marching ,wow
Sends Shivers right down my Spine as the day I passed out of Training at Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines. I oooooooze wtih Pride at the Sight and Sounds of our Band. The Pipers are Awesome. The Royal Marines Band - the boys from Deal are the Finest Military Marching Band in the World!! Bar None!!
Deal ????
@@matthewlardner5328 Deal in Kent, UK. Is the Training Centre for the Band of the Royal Marines. Certainly was when i was in Service. Although the Commando Training Centre, Lympstone, Devon has it's own Sub-Band. Here is Deal, a beautiful Coastal town. www.google.co.uk/search?q=deal+in+kent&sxsrf=APwXEdcRk7BzjA4MMgKqi919RzQRRVN73Q%3A1687107945734&source=hp&ei=aTmPZN-3KrOy8gLo_JOIAw&iflsig=AOEireoAAAAAZI9HeZ39LVHb01-zzMzb2PyTL9gaCPtr&ved=0ahUKEwifkLTups3_AhUzmVwKHWj-BDEQ4dUDCAs&uact=5&oq=deal+in+kent&gs_lcp=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&sclient=gws-wiz
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Ex Mob. The accuracy in this video is superhuman. I've never seen anything like it, even on passing out day. The Royal Marines Band are absolutely brilliant.
From Holland, I really love your traditions
Fantastic well done to you all. Makes me so proud to be British 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Perfection! The worlds best marching band by far
Fantastic to see the world's best military musicians going about their business - in a class of their own! Thank you.
Trot of adolf
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@@oldgit58 what
Thier nowhere near the best
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That movement at 22:43 that was done to spread the length of the road, then back into formation, was incredible to watch. All done to the beat of the drum, and without missing a single beat. What a band, and what an armed force they are!
Magnificent 👍👍👍👍 Love It! Nothing like Her Majesty’s Royal Marines🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧Awesome!!!
*his majesty’s
Brilliant photography and sound cannot but be moved by the most phenomenal military band in the world.
Awesome reply!! So True. Made the Skin on my Back Tingle like Electric the day i passed out. When the Band Stop - THEY STOP!!! and the silence is litterally deafening. Your ears are Ringing as the DL starts the Drill Parade. I couldn't believe all of this was for us!! Amazing, Proud Memories of the Greatest Fighting Commando Force in the World. Thanks for your input. Captured Brilliantly.
Absolutely Brilliant display, Marching, Drumming, Timing and Musicians who know how do it all in Perfect Harmony :)
The Royal Marines Band IMO is the best in the world. Great video and thanks for sharing.
Thank you.
Having seen & heard all 98 marching bands in the world (per Wikipedia), you can say this with experience & authority. But your friends, relatives, neighbors & co-workers report you tend towards exaggeration. The NSA & GCHQ have not confirmed this information as yet since they work on the clock only & seem to feel misinterpreting Russia's next moves in Ukraine are a higher priority. Therefore this investigation remains open.
@@DByers-ci5kr keep taking your meds and I'm sure you'll make sense one day instead of talking crap.
@@BBob1 It's called trolling, Mr Bob. Gotcha goat, dude. Have a nice parade.
Unique sound!
Congration to all U.S.Navy Bands Man .The Royal Marines Bands are the Most beautiful sound of music song love it ❤❤❤...I proud of you all...Salude.... thanks 🙏 Amen 🙏💖😍❤️..
As others have said these are the best. Just love it when the drummers get going on their own. How do they do it.
Bravo & well done 👏. The military bands and soldiers in the UK are well known for their stirring and precise marching. There must be considerable practice and drill to move as large group so precisely. Can't help being deeply impressed.
When marching with bands in the Comonwealth forces its simple. when the drum hits, your left foot should be hitting the ground. Other than that, marching is basically just exagerated walk at 120 paces a minute
@@mihai2526 Tell that to the Navy. 😂😂😂
@@BBob1 you're a bad man. The RN regularly show up the army with their marching skills, as for the budgie botherers we'll not go there.
@@mihai2526, true-ish. When marching in a long column, with the drum beat taking time to reach the troops further away, plus the chores off the buildings, other ways have to be found; like sight.
I THINK THE MARINES SHOULD PUT SUSSEX TO SLEEP EVERY NIGHT
What splendour all quite brilliant! I thank each marine here for keeping these wonderful traditions alive!
Used to live not far from Deal in Kent where the Royal Marines School of Music was based in the 1950s before moving to Portsmouth, so have been a fan for 50+ years.
Gerry Watts Ballarat Victoria Australia
Stunning, Great and precision Outstanding. I’m soon to be 81 and use to play drums in our high school band and so enjoy such Beauty. Salute to each one taking part as the time involved in practicing is beyond any of our comprehension.👍💞👍
Unfortunately none of them knew they’d be back 2 months later saying farewell to the commander in chief 😢😢😢
Good point Big Dog, something a lot of people don't realise, the 'Royal' Marines and all our other Military have been around for hundreds of years. Hats off to the Bandsmen and women who took part in Beating Retreat. We were there on the wednesday, and were hot, just sitting watching. We weren't marching, playing and wearing those standout uniforms in temperatures still in the 20°'s even though it was in the evening. Brilliant Band, stirring music, and what a backdrop. Made us so proud to be British.
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Royal Marines formed 1664 called Duke of York and Albanys maritime regiment of foot.
1664 They were formed.
wonderful brilliant the best in the 🗺 world ever 👏👍👌👏👏
God yes brilliant wow wow ❤🎉
These guys rock!! I’m hard pressed to find any military band in 🇺🇸🇺🇸 that marches and sounds this good! And no ‘head-Bob’:everyone in complete unison! Rock on and God bless👏👏👏👏
The greatest bandsmen in the World. GSTQ and RULE BRITTANIA 🇬🇧🇬🇧
No i like top secret dum corps more
Sorry Patrick, this is a military marching band, not a field show band.
As a veteran of the RAF (not the band, the real RAF, rigger by trade) I would like to disagree, but I can’t, you are 100% correct. 😀👍🇬🇧🏴🇺🇦
Im sad to see the Queen pass but warms my heart to see her being farewelled in such grandeur. I feel blessed to see the crowning of a new King of England. At my age I may never see the passing of the crown again. Ishallah.
I have a huge respect for these lads because in July the temperature reached almost 40c and they STILL marched and played their instruments You can only imagine the sweat and probably tears that into making the crowd's happy, and probably their boss also!
God bless them all!!
Don't forget those uniforms that they're wearing BLACK; and that isn't a cool colour in the heat 💦😓😓
Oh yeah and I loved the fact that they just happened to stop at the traffic lights 😂😂 couldn't have timed it better!
Absolutely stunning from start to finish. Probably the best massed military band in the world
That drum line is amazing!
I was there that night watching my grandson marching with his shipmates, never ceases to amaze me how lucky we are to have such talented musicians in our forces BZ guys you made an old matelot proud
Once a matelot, ALWAYS a matelot, BZ guys from Canada RCN matelot
Let your chest swell with pride, Grandad!!!
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Behold the Great British Empire !
Greetings from southamerica.
Italy they are not just bandsmen they are trained fighting men rifle men machine gunners morter men medics and much more
Hell of a march. Go on folks. My first love was a drum major and I was a tipper, at the time. Amongst the finest musicians in history.
Amazing. I think if I ever had the opportunity to see them in person I would just cry from the excitement.
My Dad was in the British Royal Marines from 1926 to 1945 ..He played the trombone which he had learned his craft from being a bandboy in Dr.Barnards home.
Fantastic it's only the British Armed Forces Bands and our traditions that keeps me sane in our ever changing Country 👍👍
Proud to be Marines Band.
UK, US and Philippine Marines the same Rehearsal, Category and Snappy Soldiers. The Best
Drums and Bugles Corps of Marines.
Love love it from New Zealand, my grandfather was a bandsman,awesome
Absolutely brilliant video, Thanks for the effort! wonderful footage, wonderful sound! wonderful work!!!
As an ex matelot I am never more amazed and proud as when I see and hear the bands of His Majesties Royal Marines, they are undoubtedly the best military musicians in the world.
In the words of Tina Turner. Simply the best! Thanks so much again ☺
My pleasure.
Robert, fantastic display I just love it looking forward it the next time
These are not the greatest bandsmen in the world, they are the greatest soldiers in the world who are incredible instrumentalists , every one is a fighting man first and bandsman second, let’s never forget the sacrifices these and their predecessors have made. Keep safe and play on.
And women!
I am a retired King's African Rifles officer. We were proud to copy the British style band and drums March tunes.
Absolutely fantastic, the best in the world.
in the words of a James Bond song "Nobody does it better". Brilliant sound ,fantastic sight and an absolute honour to behold. ATVB2 ALL .Scott, Somerset
That was amazing!!! Thank you from the 🇺🇸
And thank you from uk
MY FATHER WAS WITH THESE PEOPLE. I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THEY STAND FOR. "FINEST IN THE WORLD AND IN WAR." "GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE."
Turn yee caps lock off will yae
Love this band. Wish I could see them in person. Don’t know why there isn’t more of a crowd watching them.
thanks for this video from the best mil.band of the world Greetimgs from Belgium
Love to watch these. My late father was a Royal Marine bandsman
If all the military only played musical instruments, the world would be different! Bravo!
Som
My father was a marine in WWII and would be looking down so proud of those marching today
These men and women are so talented. I am in awe of them. 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧
Better than any marching band , different class 💯 I salute you ....
Look at this..The best in the world…GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
Love watching these performances. The music and the marching is always TOP NOTCH!
Great what a band and a march.steps are so perfect.tamilnadu.india.
Sou militar músico do Exército Brasileiro, quero aqui registrar os meu sinceros PARABÉNS aos Marines England, pela galhardia em sua apresentação.
Creio que todos que assistem a esse vídeo ficam vislumbrado, pela sonoridade, ritmo e postura, parabéns a todos e ao mestre dessa grandiosa banda musical.
Impressive to tho power of 10.
Glorious. I have read the comments from your wonderful subscribers: little did I know that I have been not only admiring the very elegant uniforms of His Majesty's Royal Marines, but also adoring the beautiful music and sounds of the best band in the world!
And World that's how it's done, best of the best. Nothing Like marching behind a bootneck band, first time was as Jnr Sailor at HMS Ganges 1961, still get a lump in my throat and a bit misty eyed when I see and hear them.
Omg found that so moving, proud to be a Brit
Brilliant British Precision -- perfect Dressing and timing ! Wish I had been there myself -- you are the 'EXPERT' at Videoing these events !
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy the videos.
Hey. Thanks for not editing this. For not talking. For following the entire March. Beautiful tracking flawless. What planning. Very impressive & gave them the respect required. 🏴🇨🇦✡️🇮🇱✝️👍🙏⚔️😘
Thank you.
Fantastic. Respect from Germany
Glory and long life to Her Highness MAJESTY
We just say Her Majesty.'' Her Highness'' is for lower ranks such as Princes/Princesses, Royal Dukes and Duchesses.
Could listen to this all day! How joyous!
Brilliant.I am former British Army,but these are the best.👍🏴
Love the precision of the marching. Good stuff!
Love it when the form up to take the full width of the mall. What a sight to behold!
They added an extra two rows of drummers for the second part up the mall
Undoubtedly the finest military musicians in the world 🌎
I’m very proud to say that my Grandfather served in the ‘Corps’ through both world wars, on vickers machine guns, until he retired from the service at a very senior age with the distinction of the Meritorious Service Medal and the rank of CSM.
Well done the Royals 👍🏻🇬🇧😊
While we expect the RMs always to be THE smartest and the best of the best there is something extra smart about the Matelots marching and on parade like these two columns. White Gaiters moving like one.
Well done the Jacks.
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Magnific!!
God save the Queen, her Army and her Bandsmen!!!
Just Great!
Thanks!!!
And Royal Navy! The Marines are Royal Navy, not Army.
Marines, NOT Army!
Royal Marines - the world's finest marching band(s). No ifs. No buts.
- message in a USA bottle washed up on UK shores
Despite it being almost true it wouldn't trust anything said by Americans.
British royal marines are the BEST, in combat as well y
Mr. Baton, just to say thank you for showing this in Sept. 2024.I should add that I am not a jot less admiring of ALL His Majesty's Forces' elegant uniforms and moving music.
A brilliant video and thank you se very much for you hard work. @Delvin Rodriguez, nice to see you again and thank you for telling what's playing. Good to see they are playing the Mountbatten March
You're most welcome Maya!! Happy to help!
always in stride not even dodging the horse shit well trained love it