I am so impressed with the style, the manner and professionalism of this Royal Marines Drum Major ... We like the way he uses his Staff (Mace) to great effect with the elegant and positive way he carries out his Swings and Stars when performing ... (He starts the swings about 5 minutes into the video and again at about 11 minutes in) ... We believe his rank and name is Colour Sergeant Graham Stephenson ... Well Done that Drum Major.
Exceptional camerawork. Absolutely fantastic. Well Done to the cameraman. One of the best bits of video recordings I've ever seen ... and of course the RM Band were truly outstanding with their precise marching and music. Well Done to the excellent musicians, the smart military drummers and their professional Drum Major ... This is a great example of how a Military Band should be and how the music should sound.
Well done lads and lassies. Uniform perfect as well. Its a real treat as we don't see them that often, Impressive. Great to see our flags and the vets marching behind.
I guess I just like a parade. They look quite impressive in their noticeably different white hats. And of course the music is truly enjoyable. Thank you HH. Another great video. LK from Canada. ❤❤❤😊😊😊
The white hats are a Wolseley pattern helmet is a distinctive British design developed and popularised in the late 19th and early 20th century. It is named after Garnet Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley. Part of his military service was in Canada. Wolseley Barracks is about 10 city blocks from where I live in London, Ontario, CANADA. The Wolseley helmet is part of the ceremonial dress uniform of the Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR). My photo is when I was a young 20 year old sergeant in 3RCR. I'll be 76 in a few weeks.😁 See more about Wolseley and the helmet in Wikipedia.
As Jim will tell you I call these the Duracell guys as I love the drummers and the way they bring up their drum sticks but I still prefer the pipes as they're easier on the ears thank you for posting
What impresses me is that not only do they put themselves under military discipline, but they put themselves under music discipline as well. They're a rare kind... Gotta love a military band ❤
What's with the hobbits in the back there? I see RM on the drums up front and on the brass to the left of frame. Look beyond those.... Tolkien would be proud.
The current Royal Marine Bands have very little to do with the proper Royal Marines. The Royal Marines proper are the ones who in 1982 'yomped' 50 miles across the Falklands in 3 days carrying 70 lb backpacks and then fought a battle with the Argentinians along with the Paratroops. The current bands are just agroup of mixed sexes wearing Royal Mrine unforms. There used to be a very strict minimum height requirement for joing the Royal Marines. When one looks at the current bands one can see the heights of the members gradually getting shorter and shorter towards the back end as the number of girls with the light instruments such as clarinets and flutes are stationed.
Nonsense, the Royal Marines Band Service in addition as musicians undergo tough training as they are essential in any battles to assist as stretcher bearers and treating the wounded. As a former Marine myself I know. There is a best selling book out called "The Band that went to War" telling the story of the Royal Marines musicians who fought in the Falklands alongside their Brothers in the Commando units. You do not have to be tall to fight.
AllenCook ... They may be "Just a group of mixed sexes wearing Royal Marines uniforms" ... but ... you are witnessing one of the finest Military Bands in the world that are renowned for their professionalism and musicality. As someone says (above) they undergo tough training and have to be extremely fit ... BTW, there was never a minimum height requirement for joining the Royal Marines ... Sometimes, as in your case, a little knowledge is dangerous !
@@AllenCook-tj8gw So, you also cannot spell (see your pathetic comments above) ; "agroup" ? "Mrine" ? "joing" ? Before you criticize, I suggest you look at the great comments below. Looks like you're the only one "out of step" ... and with your blinkered attitude, we doubt you served in ANY of the British Military forces ?
I am so impressed with the style, the manner and professionalism of this Royal Marines Drum Major ... We like the way he uses his Staff (Mace) to great effect with the elegant and positive way he carries out his Swings and Stars when performing ... (He starts the swings about 5 minutes into the video and again at about 11 minutes in) ... We believe his rank and name is Colour Sergeant Graham Stephenson ... Well Done that Drum Major.
Exceptional camerawork. Absolutely fantastic. Well Done to the cameraman. One of the best bits of video recordings I've ever seen ... and of course the RM Band were truly outstanding with their precise marching and music. Well Done to the excellent musicians, the smart military drummers and their professional Drum Major ... This is a great example of how a Military Band should be and how the music should sound.
It's actually a lady who filmed this
Indeed...she is a very nice young lady and does excellent work with the Scottish Military bands.@@janethadley9162
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Well done lads and lassies. Uniform perfect as well. Its a real treat as we don't see them that often, Impressive. Great to see our flags and the vets marching behind.
I guess I just like a parade. They look quite impressive in their noticeably different white hats. And of course the music is truly enjoyable. Thank you HH. Another great video. LK from Canada. ❤❤❤😊😊😊
Thanks!
The white hats are a Wolseley pattern helmet is a distinctive British design developed and popularised in the late 19th and early 20th century. It is named after Garnet Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley. Part of his military service was in Canada. Wolseley Barracks is about 10 city blocks from where I live in London, Ontario, CANADA. The Wolseley helmet is part of the ceremonial dress uniform of the Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR). My photo is when I was a young 20 year old sergeant in 3RCR. I'll be 76 in a few weeks.😁 See more about Wolseley and the helmet in Wikipedia.
Thank you for this great video and music. Regards from London, Ontario, CANADA
Absolutely fantastic and my heart beats faster with very drum beat!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😘😘😘😘
Shoutout to the tuba player! Good job!
First class. Thanks RMB and HH for performing and posting. Best wishes from Cornwall👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it
As Jim will tell you I call these the Duracell guys as I love the drummers and the way they bring up their drum sticks but I still prefer the pipes as they're easier on the ears thank you for posting
Excellent video. Thank you for posting.
As a daughter of a former Royal Marine 42 commando I love this ❤❤❤
What impresses me is that not only do they put themselves under military discipline, but they put themselves under music discipline as well. They're a rare kind... Gotta love a military band ❤
They have studied the Stick Control book...
Hm Marines , of the United Kingdom 🇬🇧England ,Scotland, Wales , Northern Island . Just saying .
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Thanks for the nice video, nice recording👍, greeting from the Dutch UA-cam Channel: MUZIEKKORPSEN - STREETPARADES🎵 🎶 🎵
Can’t beat army of nile
Pride of the king’s navy, you are
Royal Bravo!
Registered. Disabled. I don’t. Get to go outside. Except. To keep hospital appointments
In my own experience it shall be considered being called the King’s navy or The Royal Navy
What's with the hobbits in the back there?
I see RM on the drums up front and on the brass to the left of frame.
Look beyond those.... Tolkien would be proud.
What was the occasion?
The current Royal Marine Bands have very little to do with the proper Royal Marines. The Royal Marines proper are the ones who in 1982 'yomped' 50 miles across the Falklands in 3 days carrying 70 lb backpacks and then fought a battle with the Argentinians along with the Paratroops. The current bands are just agroup of mixed sexes wearing Royal Mrine unforms. There used to be a very strict minimum height requirement for joing the Royal Marines. When one looks at the current bands one can see the heights of the members gradually getting shorter and shorter towards the back end as the number of girls with the light instruments such as clarinets and flutes are stationed.
Nonsense, the Royal Marines Band Service in addition as musicians undergo tough training as they are essential in any battles to assist as stretcher bearers and treating the wounded. As a former Marine myself I know. There is a best selling book out called "The Band that went to War" telling the story of the Royal Marines musicians who fought in the Falklands alongside their Brothers in the Commando units. You do not have to be tall to fight.
AllenCook ... They may be "Just a group of mixed sexes wearing Royal Marines uniforms" ... but ... you are witnessing one of the finest Military Bands in the world that are renowned for their professionalism and musicality. As someone says (above) they undergo tough training and have to be extremely fit ... BTW, there was never a minimum height requirement for joining the Royal Marines ...
Sometimes, as in your case, a little knowledge is dangerous !
@@robertdunn1416 Very intelligent comment from someone who can't even spell.
@@AllenCook-tj8gw So, you also cannot spell (see your pathetic comments above) ;
"agroup" ?
"Mrine" ?
"joing" ?
Before you criticize, I suggest you look at the great comments below. Looks like you're the only one "out of step"
... and with your blinkered attitude, we doubt you served in ANY of the British Military forces ?