The Band of the Grenadier Guards - Belgian Cenotaph Parade 2024

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  • Опубліковано 28 лис 2024

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  • @AlbaAlba-fg2io
    @AlbaAlba-fg2io 4 місяці тому +16

    Wonderful, a very emotional ceremony, and a great job by you MBE!! Admiration to all the members involved in their service for own country, British and Belgian. Thanks to SDM Gareth Chambers and Band, impeccable in every events, and for beautiful music. Very very great❤ Grateful for posting the video, Grazie❤

    • @MilitaryBandsEverywhere
      @MilitaryBandsEverywhere  4 місяці тому

      Thanks very much as always for your kind comments! The band did a great job on the performance of some unusual music to their your regular repertoire!

  • @mervwhitney7229
    @mervwhitney7229 4 місяці тому +17

    Well, that was a pleasant surprise. Thank you.
    The music even sounded Belgian. Very well done the band and of course, SDM Chambers didn't put a foot wrong. His style sets a real example. I like the selection of music.

  • @SueRidgway
    @SueRidgway 4 місяці тому +9

    As always Dsm Chambers leads an impeccable marching band ,fantastic❤❤

  • @theplaneimage
    @theplaneimage 4 місяці тому +10

    What a great job, considering this only took place today. Beautifully shot, all the music titled and time-stamped! Amazing, and always interesting to see different weapons and drill.
    Thank you for posting, J

    • @MilitaryBandsEverywhere
      @MilitaryBandsEverywhere  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you very much for your kind comments on the production of the video I always strive for perfection on the things you note! It was great to seem some unusual uniforms in London alongside the drill and weapons on parade.

    • @HermanWyckmans
      @HermanWyckmans 4 місяці тому

      Ter plaatse was er hier@@MilitaryBandsEverywhere

    • @HermanWyckmans
      @HermanWyckmans 4 місяці тому

      @@MilitaryBandsEverywhere Ter plaatse was er een 15tal jaren geleden hele mooie Britse parade, men zou durven hopen(toen) te Oudenaarde, welke nu 't groots van Vlaanderen wil zijn; men moet nog wat rijpen . Thank You very match. Goodbye

  • @llewellynjones1115
    @llewellynjones1115 4 місяці тому +11

    That performance of Nimrod is out of this world.

  • @raymondvanherck7604
    @raymondvanherck7604 4 місяці тому +7

    Thank you UK for not forgetting the past.

  • @avrilskinner5983
    @avrilskinner5983 4 місяці тому +6

    Thanks for posting this. They sounded superb

    • @MilitaryBandsEverywhere
      @MilitaryBandsEverywhere  4 місяці тому

      No worries at all, thank you for the comment! Yes, the band sounded great!

  • @suemcgregor9248
    @suemcgregor9248 4 місяці тому +7

    How smartly turned out the Belgian troops are ❤

    • @mikeman584
      @mikeman584 4 місяці тому +1

      Yes they looked very smart and fit looking. Proper troopers.

  • @AnnofWales21
    @AnnofWales21 4 місяці тому +1

    This is a great video. It gives we armchair viewers a chance to witness this reverent service from afar, the sacrifices of those who gave their all should never be forgotten. All the participants here showed great pride in taking part in the solemn act of remembrance.
    Others have already praised our exemplary Senior Drum Major who once again gives a masterclass of his role in leading the band. Their drill and training is always evident but here at 21:55 is a good example of part of it and also SDM Chambers skills. Thank you for making and sharing this video👍

    • @MilitaryBandsEverywhere
      @MilitaryBandsEverywhere  4 місяці тому +1

      No problem at all Ann, I am pleased you enjoyed the event and could witness it from home! There was some great musical mace drill on display during this parade by the Senior Drum Major you are correct!

  • @missb9473
    @missb9473 4 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for the video. Did not know what time it was on but suspected it was today. Got a prescription to collect at boots so that was my Saturday morning. LSO a bit further up this afternoon.

  • @simonhodgett4598
    @simonhodgett4598 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for great footage of an important act of remembrance. Just btw the Solemn Melody is the hymn “O Valiant Hearts” (music by Rev. Charles Harris), with beautifully poignant words by Sir John Stanhope Arkwright.

    • @MilitaryBandsEverywhere
      @MilitaryBandsEverywhere  4 місяці тому

      No problem at all, thank you for the comment! Yes, that is the hymn used to form this arrangement. The musicians were playing from the march cards used at the annual National Act of Remembrance in November where that arrangement of the hymn is titled 'Solemn Melody' just like the arrangement Elgar's Enigma Variations is just titled 'Nimrod', hence I chose to use these titles in the video. I hope you find this interesting.

    • @simonhodgett4598
      @simonhodgett4598 4 місяці тому +1

      @@MilitaryBandsEverywhere great- I’ve learnt a little more today! Thanks for taking the time to respond.

  • @mvvmvvmusicandsport1982
    @mvvmvvmusicandsport1982 4 місяці тому +5

    Nice video!

  • @STANLIZ4
    @STANLIZ4 4 місяці тому +6

    Makes you feel pride in our country. when negativity is all we hear

  • @davidjacksoncompositions4158
    @davidjacksoncompositions4158 4 місяці тому +3

    Good to see the Grens in six ranks and all seem to be Grenadiers too. Saxophones not wearing bayonets seemed a little strange?

    • @MilitaryBandsEverywhere
      @MilitaryBandsEverywhere  4 місяці тому +1

      Saxophonists within the bands of the Household Division have not worn bayonets since April of this year. Dress regulations were updated at this point.

  • @QuicknStraight
    @QuicknStraight 4 місяці тому +4

    Good job by the GG band, but some execrable marching by some British units in the parade! And repeated playing of the March of the Royal Military Academy got a bit tedious, as it's not the best of marches!

    • @ianbarratt7320
      @ianbarratt7320 4 місяці тому +3

      They were Belgian units

    • @QuicknStraight
      @QuicknStraight 4 місяці тому +5

      @@ianbarratt7320 Some of the units at the rear appeared to be British units taking part in the parade. The Belgian units in the front half of the parade were very smart.

    • @mervwhitney7229
      @mervwhitney7229 4 місяці тому +2

      Hard to explain but that Academy March, played at the slower speed than normal, even sounded Belgian! It made a change.

    • @beryleades327
      @beryleades327 4 місяці тому +2

      @@QuicknStraightthey were I believe young cadets

    • @bichenowsmilitarydioramas4690
      @bichenowsmilitarydioramas4690 4 місяці тому +1

      le rythme du pas n’est pas le rythme habituel de l’armée britannique, et on voit bien que les détachements anglais, même la fanfare ont du mal à s’y adapter. Et oui, la marche de l’Ecole Royale Militaire était un peu répétitive. Un peu de la marche des para-commando belge (qui est aussi la marche des SAS britannique ) aurait eu du sens.

  • @FrenzyPlaysMinecraft
    @FrenzyPlaysMinecraft 4 місяці тому

    Why does the clarinet player, (ive seen him in other videos too) is the only one wearing shades lol

  • @johnbain5543
    @johnbain5543 4 місяці тому +5

    Good band but marching needs work a little out of step at parts

  • @bichenowsmilitarydioramas4690
    @bichenowsmilitarydioramas4690 4 місяці тому +3

    Le rythme des pas belges n'est pas le même que le rythme britannique. Cela se voit, les musiciens ont du mal. Bel effort quand même

    • @markferguson396
      @markferguson396 4 місяці тому +1

      I'm sure you are meant to keep in time with the music rather than the music keep in time with you🤦‍♂️.