British Royal Marines Band at the National Museum of the Marine Corps
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2011
- October 19, 2011 - The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines from Rosyth in Scotland gave special performances at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
"Indeed, long before the words 'special relationship' were uttered, there have been close ties between the British Royal Marines and the United States Marine Corps. When someone joins either of these organizations, they cease to be an individual and become part of a universal brotherhood. Both carry a great sense of honor and subscribe to a code or set of values that defines us and develop qualities such as courage, integrity and selflessness. Essentially, wherever you are in the world, if you're with another Marine, British or American, you're in good company," Sgt. J.S. Tiley, Engagement Manager for the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines said.
As a U.S. Marine, I know my heritage dates back to the British Royal Marines and I recognize the importance of the movements of that drum line. As early as the seventeenth century, the British warships had Marines on board and they always had at least one drummer. He might be a lad of only eleven or twelve, but he had to follow the prescribed drill of raising the drumsticks before “beating to quarters.” I love to watch that.
Len Maxwell: There were no British warships in the 17th century: there were English warships and there were Scottish warships until the two kingdoms united the 1st May 1707 to create the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Ah yes the total of 3 ships that the bankrupted Scottish could afford...even they were paid for by Merchants.
He was always a ROYAL Marine!
Len Maxwell: Thank you for your service! I "Aren't Ready to be a Marine Yet" ... ;-) Did 2 years 9 months in U.S. Army, 1968-1971.
@@mwnciboo Given that you ate clearly an expert on this topic, I'm including a link that will expand on your in depth analysis:
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Michael
For those who have never engaged in precision marching, precision playing on the march, HM ROYAL MARINE BANDS are the model to follow. Especially appreciated Eternal Father Strong to Save, and what became the U. S. Marine Corp theme song. Bravo. Well done. (U. S. Army Bandsman, 1968-1971)
Just found these Don so thought you'd like them , First is after being on Horse Guards the road is narrow so the RM goes first onto the Mall then joined by the USM Band and also The Dutch Marine band , the second video is the RM going down the Mall ( the road goes from Trafalgar Square down to Buckingham Palace ) , they go from 10 across to 20 then to 4 columns of 5 across to go through the barrack gates
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@@lawrenceglaister21 Thank you very much! I was a U.S. Army Bandsman (musician) in 1968-1971, including service in the American War in Vietnam 1969-1970. But, I never served with an elite unit such as these.
People bang on about how feared China and Russia should be, but the British and American alliance is what has kept the world in order throughout the modern age.
TRUTH!
Amen to that 🇺🇸🇬🇧
The silence is “a thunderous!”: God Bless the “5 Eyes” - Liberty’s ultimate back-stop🍺
Agree %%%%😊😊😊
Love how the Royal Marine Band march away playing A Life on the Ocean Wave. So OG. Can't get passed the Royal Marine Band. The greatest band in the world!! And I'm ex-NZ Army!!
Greetings Kiwi!
Kiaora from another kiwi.
The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, the best military band in the world...
I'm of German heritage I thank God how lucky and proud I am to be British. These guys and others make me 12ft tall wherever I go in the world
Makes me Proud to be a Scot and a Brit.Rule Britannia.
YARROWS9 fuck the union alba gu brath
+Kai McG fuck u
RAF_UK97 aww poor little angry unionist
+Kai McG The Nationalists wanted to do deals with Hitler.They don't like to mention that.
+Kai McG
scotland voted NO
move on, friend :)
Nothing but respect for fellow Marines across the lake
Or pond...
From Jungles of Malaya
To the Shores of Normandy
We will fight for King and Country
Over land as well as the sea
First to fight for our great kingdom
And to keep our berets green
We are proud to claim the title of
His Majesty's Marines
***** I made up the Royal Marines' hymn.
I think we will just leave it to "A life on the ocean wave" and "Heart of Oak"
RichardAndewSwayne you missed out Rowan Tree
RichardAndrewSwayne
Chorus:
We're the finest in the nation,
We're the best you've ever seen,
and we're proud to wear the Green Beret,
of Her Majesty's Royal Marines,
Royal Marines, Royal Marines,
We're the best you've ever seen,
and we're proud to wear the Green Beret
of Her Majesty's Royal Marines
Had lots of fun times singing this
HM Navy RULES THE WAVES , Pellew sq 1989
AS an Ex British army officer all I can say is god bless the USA you are our closest friends and now we are out of Europe I hope we grow closer with every year to come God bless the Queen
The fact is that our importance to the USA as an ally has always been inversionally proportional to our reliance on them, so we can expect to be a very junior, if not silent partner, now we are out of the EU - which unless you've been locked in a cellar for the last 75 years, you'll have realised is what made us such an important ally to the Americans over these recent decades. Our options now are basically, face the open seas alone or become a very junior partner to the US - which might sound great until our interests diverge. Toodlepip!
The ultimate bond we share is the English language .
"Sunset" never fails to move me to tears, and I am now 70 years of age. I remember back in the early 60's when my dad was stationed at HMS Ganges, I used to sometimes meet him at the end of a days work. No matter where we were on our route home, when "Sunset" sounded he used to turn and face the white ensign and salute. I did 18 years in the British Army but nothing moves me or makes me remember my old dad like "Sunset" does.
The British bands always manage to look and sound exceptionally smart...
proud brit love my Country despite her faults
Lee Wainwright that's all you can do, it's your home. The United Sates hasn't been the proud symbol of doing everything right but hell it's my home and i will defend it with tooth and nail and i can only expect people from their countries to do the same.
+john bishop nicely said.
john bishop we talk about defending our nations but what If we end up doing against one another I would like to think our troops would just go fuck this throw Down their weapons
Whatever political problems may one day surface between the USA and Great Britain they will always remain the closest of allies. The American people and the British are true allies even though there are some in the UK who are anti-American they are the minority and our flags fly side by side.
@@simonwicker871 There are some in the uk who are anti British.
A real treat and honor to have the British Royal Marine Band perform at the Marine Museum in Quantico. Most people in America don't know about the close ties between the British Royal Marines and the U. S. Marines. We had a Color Sergeant on the staff at OCS and at our commisioning/graduation parade the MCB Band/Quantico played "Life Upon the Ocean Wave" and "A World Turned Upside Down" in honor of Color Sergeant Halpern and the British Royal Marines. I still remember Color Sergeant Halpern getting us ready for a long run and then saying," Alright lads, off you go." Semper Fi
Household Division maybe someday these guys would come over
When they marched into the square I felt so proud. To all the brave Marines throughout the world. God Bless you from UK.
i love the British if it wasn't for them America wouldn't even be here today.
The Royal Marines were created originally as
'The Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot' in 1664 to fight the Dutch :)
That's how old they are
aDisabledDeer and if you can’t beat them you join them
absolutely. USMC band is good, but the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines is the best in the world.
Everyone always forgets Burma. Thanks for keeping the memories alive!
This is I think my favorite military band display I've ever seen recorded. Beautifully, perfectly, professionally done by HM Royal Marines. Oorah.
20:20 Veteran Marine in background stands at attention when the hymn is played. I love that part of the Corps' tradition.
Thank you for pointing that out, I hope our boys did justice to it!
@@LindaTCornwall They did!
That's amazing seeing the veteran snap to attention as soon as the first notes started playing the melody.
Note the Drum Major saluting from 17:46. The song they're playing is called "Sunset." It's traditional to stand for that, too.
Maybe our two nations aren't so different after all.
By 'the hymn', do you mean the Caisson Song?
we are separated by water but our hearts are never separate God Bless America God Bless the Queen
You do understand you fought a war so she wasn't your queen? You could've been Canada (s)
@@johnstevenson1709 The US and Britain like a dysfunctional family at times. Our cultural and historical ties too deep to tear us apart however.
incredible , best military band service in the world .
The finest fighting force in the world. Truly second to none
A small number of Royal Marines fought under US command as part of the 1st US Marine Division at Chosen in Korea
AND, THEY did an excellent job..Thanks,guys. Semper Fi
j wenum If you call yourself a Marine you are either US or Royal.
Yes, during the battle at Chosen the British Marines joined and fought their way to the coast. When they told the Marines they were running out of ammo, the officer said the army left plenty of M1 garants behind just pick them up.
1842 during the Hong Kong wars an American naval squadron pull into the harbor along side the British. The British commander asked the American commander if the US Marines would join in a rescue mission of Europeans. They gladly join their brothers.
Task Force Drysdale. Not only did they fight their way out, but when they realised the withdraw had stalled, they fought the whole way back.
Proud of The Gloucestershire Regiment and their sacrifices during the Battle of the Imjin River.
The Evening Hymn & Last Post always brings a tear of pride to my eye
Remeberance Sunday they will never take away
And their officers are allowed to remain seated when toasting, even when raising their glasses to the Monarch (Loyal Toast). It's because the ward rooms of wooden ships seldom had the necessary headroom to stand up - even Nelson couldn't, So you can always spot a Naval Officer at a wedding!
my old briish regiment did not toast the queen
The best military band in the world 🇬🇧❤
Bel hommage des Royal Marines au United States Marine Corps. Vous êtes toujours merveilleux dans l'exécution.
It was also in the Korean war and the defence of the litigation in peaking during the boxer rebellion that British and US marines fought and died together.
Always nice to see and hear the skill of other national military band members.
okay, so you guys over there across the pond have the monarchy, and we over here on the other side of the pond, have our "monarchy", or at least that's what the current commander-in-chief appears to regard things...but that discussion is for another time, and a very large round of beers or ales, your choice. either way, i say both the royal, and u.s. marines, are VERY special indeed, and both countries are damn lucky to have them...wouldn't you agree? cheers mate!
and as always: semper fi.
A true band of brothers 🇬🇧🇺🇸
I always remember the 41Commando that fought with the 1stMarDiv in Korea at Chosin Reservoir. Thanks guys.....
@ j wenum
And they were awarded the US Presidential Unit Citation along with their USMC brothers? One other British Regiment was awarded that Citation in Korea. 5,000 men of the Gloucester Regiment (The Glosters) held 27,000 Chinese troops for 5 days killing 10,000 before they were overrun.
1chish The Gloster Regiment was 750, the 5,000 figure is the number of troops in the 29th Brigade of which the Gloster Regiment was part
Alan Moore
Yes I should have phrased that better I do apologise .. but the achievements were the same. 29th Brigade suffered 1091 casualties. Of those, 620 were from the Gloucestershire Regiment and 522 (or 526) became prisoners of war.
1chish Yes all true, there was a Belgium battalion attached to the brigade too, they also fought with great courage. I have started to write military history related articles for magazines and only last Friday I finished writing about the stand of the Glosters, which was a part of the battle of the Imjin.
I recently listened "The Korean War" written by Max Hastings and I had never heard about the Gloucester Regiment or the Belgians that fought there. The number of forces they held off was amazing. Some of the stories those guys told were sad and funny at the same time. "Remember that regiment that was supposed to relieve us? Yes sir Well it's not coming....ahhh very good sir"
The best of the best in this. Proud to be the grandson of a Royal Marine
Have to mention.
There is no "British" Royal Marines" as there is no British Royal Air Force or Navy.
Its just, Royal Marines, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force
Outstanding!🇺🇸🏴
well the British military is renowned for its ceremonial perfection so the RM's being better is a given.
Try the US Marines Silent Drill Team for perfection...
I bought my first LP record in 1963. It was the Band of the Royal Marines School of Music.I have been a fan of The Royal Marines Bands ever since.That includes the Scotland Band. I was delighted to find this Band playing at the US Marine Corp Museum last year. I hope the audience enjoyed the programme and want the band back again and playing with the US Marines Bands and with perhaps Scottish Army Pipe bands.that would be a real treat.
Would be nice if the USMC drum and Bugle and the USMC Band as well as two of HRM Royal Marines appeared at 8th and I for a week and the Sunset Parade at the Iwo Jima monument. I was at 8th and I several years ago when the drum and Bugle Corps and the Marine Corps band slow marched and played several British marches. No Marine present said they had ever seen it before by our Marines and it was magnificent.
Top notch outfit. Really good at what they do. Always impressive.
Outstanding well done brothers
in Britain all service personnel have to swear allegiance to Her majesty The Queen not to the Government
This is cool. Went to the museum today and there must've been been about 20 Royal Marines going about the exhibits around the same time.
Yes everybody has their own opinion, I like the USMC Band, however I love the Royal Marines Band! Best in the world in my eyes! Joining them soon actually
I am fortunate to live in Portsmouth uk with all the military bands there
I am so proud
It is indeed a fine orchestra, especially for ceremonial occasions. But is seemes a little bit ridiculous to argue which orchestra is best.
I like to bring your attention to the band of the dutch Navy. Is it the best? Who cares, but it is indeed a splendid orchestra, very different from both the orchestra's erlier mentioned. Here are some links: A performance on a Tattoo and a street parade.. Enjoy.
perfectly outstanding, i am in a middle school band, brass to be exact and no one in my grade could imagine playing something this complex!
Astounding! Well done lads!
So OG. Love it. The greatest band in the world.
'Duke of York and Albany's Maritime Regiment of Foot" still going strong. The machine works beautifully. Best march discipline anywhere. BTW the US and Royal marines share only the name. Royal Marines go through what's acknowledged to be the world's toughest training - 10 endless months of hell on earth. USMC basic training is 13 weeks.
I do love the royal marine band
These guys and gals are phenomenal. Love watching the royal marine band.
Thankyou, GOD BLESS, take care..much love from Australia xxxx
the british did always know how to march
What more can you say! Unique and special.
Always gets me the title of the band. not the British Marines or United Kingdom Marines.
Her Majestys Royal Marines
5:53 "Hitler, has only got one ball. Gorring has two but very small. Himmler has something similar. And Geobells has no balls at all!"
its russia who defeated nazi germany
@@izzoeisaac7062 Actually a combined effort.
@@izzoeisaac7062 so in your short sighted eyes there was no other nation involved🙄.... So the Artic convoys were supplying who??? Mate ya talking absolute bollocks.... If it wasnt for the rest of us supplying Russia with what they needed it would have been a different story
@@richclarke1523 somehow the jocks, no matter what uniform, make derogatory texts to marching tunes. The german "Königgraetzer march" has the following text "Sie können mich mal, herr General" in english "up yours general"
@@izzoeisaac7062 look up the Artic convoys , named PQ and QP depending if they were going to or from the port of Archangel and another one , they were attacked non stop once they got to the artic circle by German aircraft flying from north Norway and delivered over one million tons of weapons , aircraft and food , HMS Belfast was the flagship of the convoys that helped to protect the ships and gave chase to attack the German ship Shornehurst ( bad spelling ) when she put to sea in the North Sea , she is now at anchor on the river Thames just past Tower Bridge and opposite the Tower of London in honour of those that sailed in her in the Artic convoys as well as all other ships and crews , HMS Belfast was in action on D Day and she should of fired the first round as a signal for all other ships to open fire but unfortunately the ship next to her had her clocks 30 second's faster so she had the honour
that is the best amateur footage of any band i have seen, congratulations!
Marches:
9.42 - Trafalgar
13.20 - Pentland Hills
Royal or Corp Marines are not only professionals but they are warriors so regardless of country everyone should show respect
Semper Fi
We have a Democracy that includes a head of state The Queen and a Prime minister member of parliament.
We are a small nation compared to you but we have been punching above our weight for too many years.and at this minuet trying to rebuild.
You will not find a better ally than we Brits.
Greetings from East Sussex England. UK
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1800 sends a chill down your spine
It's not necessarily that the US bands are worse, it's that the styles are different. American bands tend to be heavier on the drum line & base lines leading to a different audio experience. US bands in general also play with shoulder harnesses, whereas the Royal Marine bands use side drums which leads to a different playing style.
Added to that is the fact that most ships in the US Navy have their own bands but this does not happen in the Royal Navy (officially) as all music is from the RM.
Their both outstanding 👍🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸
Thank You
Chris...East Sussex...England...UK
Brothers forever. Boxer Rebellion and Chosin Reservoir.
The uniform design dates back to the 1860s-80s and at that time most soldiers were issued with cartridge cases like the ones they wear. These days they might keep cleaning cloths, music etc in there but it did once serve a purpose. It is now mainly ceremonial, like the tiger skins some of the drummers wear (all fake now, don't worry)
The uniforms have changed a lot since American independence. The current one is from the 1850s-1890s (at some point). The President's Own Band in the US has the closest uniforms to what the Royal Marines would have worn at the time.
Well said John, mate. As a wise man once said (forget who it was ;): comparisons are odious.
The marines are always outgunned, numbered, "uncommon Valor was a common virtue "
SEMPER FIDELIS MARINES!
There is the "President's Own" band, but don't forget the full title of the UK band is "The band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines". This confers royal patronage on the band which in statesmanship terms is equal to being the "President's Own"
It used to be for cartridge cases but is now for music/cleaning cloths etc.
ABSOLUTELY MAGIC XCX
It's for their sheet music (see 21:50 for an example of the sheet music's size)
So great !
Last Post was still played when bugle calls were routinely used on British bases until the daily calls were abolished. Nowadays Last Post is as ceremonial as Sunset.
Nice view of the car park in second bit could do with a tripod as well ....wobbly
Oh I know. That's where I derive my hope.
"I Vow to Thee, My Country" at 8:03
Should be the English national anthem
Holst, Jupiter, in 4/4 for marching.
I won't sink to your level of ignorance and argue 'real combat' as my country's history speaks volumes.
All I will add is one example of where the US forces rated the British. The USMC needed a special force to join them in the battle for Chosin reservoir in Korea and they selected 41 Commando RMC who had distinguished themselves in battle. Every one of the RMC commandos received the Presidential Medal of Honour.
Yes your military know about 'real combat' and so do mine. Show respect!
Awesome absolutely awesome
All armed forces personnel do have to sign it on joining up and anyone in a role requiring frequent access to classified documentation has to sign it regularly (at least yearly) to remind them that they are bound.
thanks,having served and lived at eastney barracks, my point was America as a independent country dates from july 4th 1776, and PS I was in Ft Lauderdale on Ark Royal for bicentennial year 1976
louisgunn: No it doesn't - try a few years later.
There is a video of the Royal Marines doing just that on UA-cam somewhere. They did it in the 70s/80s for the ending of (one of) the thunderbirds movies(s)
Royal Marines do it best!
Belter video, anyone know what the name of the song that starts at 13:20 after the drums display? Love those deep brass notes!
@dantimlfc
It is the Sunset Ceremony
Yes I believe so
This is true however most of the US ships have bands in the same way most of the UK ships have bands. They are locally organised and administered bands that play at on-ship informal functions in the RN and at informal and formal functions in the USN, as in the RN ship's bands have no official status any more after official duties were assigned to the RM Bands.
Love the navy hymn.
I'm sure a troll from the internet will be along shortly to tell you how bad the hymn is, from behind a keyboard of course ;-)
Most likely
I Vow to Thee was the best. My opinion :)
Tommy England its the world in union version, same tune just different arrangement
holyshit, went there august last year, awesome museum, about 10 minutes from my cousins house
It's for their sheet music (see 21:48)
Nobody does better !
The piece after Colonel Bogey is "the World in Union", an adaptation of Holst's "Jupiter" from the Planets Suite. The adaptation was for a rugby world cup some years ago. Do they play rugby in the US?
The modern arrangement is known as "world in union" but is set to the same tune.
Best in the world
The RM Band arrangement differs due to the different styles of instrument in the band, plus we are looking for a different "take" on the tune so as not to compete. Thus they cannot be compared. But, the USMC version is the standard.
ich habe die Ehre gehabt bei den British Forces Germany als Civillian Watchman zu arbeiten , und habe auch RMC s kennen gelernt in 17 Jahren Dienst , ein sehr disziplinerter HAufen der auch den ACW d respeket erwiesen .Aber den slip and slope marsch kann keiner so gut wie die British Forces .
Nothing wrong with that, but it would have been nice to watch the clips I referred to. Especially the performance on the dutch national tattoo is impressing (first link). That rich, full bodied sound is something I have never heard from any other military orchestra.