The two young violinists at 1.05.40 playing the solo for Hector the Hero are superb. Tracey Simmons, Scots Guards and Eva Rose, Royal Marines are a credit to their units…
Although the quality is not up to modern video standards, I do like the performance better. Modern Edinburgh Tattoos seem to feature more pop music and less martial pomp and ceremony. This seems to be increasing as the years go by...
Richard Crowe I agree, 1998 to 2007 was there prime but now hopefully with a new director of music it should be better and the 2017 tattoo was pretty good.
Agree - I think it is important to keep Edinburgh tattoo a ceremony for Scottish martial pomp and ceremony. That's what everyone comes to see and impresses the tourists. Maybe they worry about not being accused of not being inclusive enough to the LGBT and ethnicities? People can see the pop stuff in any city so we should stick to what we do best.
For a wee while i was the next door neighbour to Brians Grandad. We got on great together. My partner commented "you two are like termites from a previous life", due to our mutual wood addiction 😂.On his desk was a picture of him as a young man. Facially he and Brian both looked identical. I had the pleasure of meeting Brian at his granddads memorial service. I was so impressed on how fit Brian was and could visualise how others follow him. Such an ambassador for Scotland and the Black Watch.
Just come up on this absolutely first class best tattoo I've seen been of Scottish decent I love everything about Scotland especially the pipe band there's nothing can beat them
I searched this year in particular cuz I was studying abroad (Baylor in Great Britain 2002) and It was my first time in Europe however this event occurred near the end of my time. I distinctly remember how wet, cold, and misty/rainy it was that weekend although this took place in early August. Being from a much warmer climate, Houston, TX, and never really traveling north..I was more of a 'beach ppl' than 'ski ppl' ... I had to run into a jacket shop earlier in the day to buy something to keep warm. The queen arrival was such a treat and my overall experience was like a 'walk through history'. I've been privileged to return to europe many times since then, in all seasons with my wife and family but that first one takes the cake, as if it happened yesterday and I can detail it out day by day. Perhaps it's b/c that program, Baylor in Great Britain, was one of the more popular study abroad programs at Baylor however, after the events of 9/11/2001, the usually group of 200+ students of years prior (I had friends who went and recommended the program) was just 75 in the summer of 2002. Aprox 55 girls to 20 guys...I was one of the guys ;-)...and met my future wife on that trip....at least that's what she says ;-)!
Im sure we all miss Tom Fleming!!! What this man didn't know wasn't worth knowing , he certainly researched his stuff and was popular at many state occasions ranging, from The Queen Mothers funeral,Princess Dianas funeral. to the Cenotaph in whitehall
Thank you for sharing this special night. My late partner and I were there to witness the surprise arrival of HM The Qeens. It brought back such happy memories 1:24:19
How much the dignity and gravitas of these original Edinburgh Tattoo days are missed by the standard of today. (Don’t even know if the military are involved in the programming any more.)
Absolutely Amazing Tattoo. This one is one of my favorites so far that I've watched on UA-cam. thank you for posting. Can anyone tell me the slow air that is played at 7:50 min mark please? thank you in advance.
This seems to be a pretty good Tattoo. In recent years it seems to have become a BBC inspired multi-culture kitsch fest at the expense of why people watch the Tattoo (for awesome drill and great military music)
I was thoroughly enjoying this until I head "Auld Lang Syne" - It's a great pity that they didn't stick to the original poem as written by the Bard, Rabbie Burns. It's quite loathsome to hear "for the sake of Auld Lang Syne". Put into English, that means "For the sake of for the sake of old times". Sad. 😞
God we look so young now 20 years on! A proper Tattoo, horses, re-enactments, bands. One of the best Tattoos
Concordo pienamente con te
Nothing like a glass of whiskey as we listen to the pipes
@@marshallburns8762 Oh yes.
The two young violinists at 1.05.40 playing the solo for Hector the Hero are superb.
Tracey Simmons, Scots Guards and Eva Rose, Royal Marines are a credit to their units…
They are that Russell.
What a fine show our US Marines from Albany, GA put on!!! What a magnificent program given us by all of these military musicians.
They honor their corps, Not a Marine but still: SEMPER FI!
The best Tattoo of all time. What an excellent cast!!!
+Sean Raghoo thanks for your comment
+ben v.d. Biggelaar I hope to go to the next one in 2016 for my 18th
@@benardus50 you should be so proud of yourselves.we are our queen loves Scotland more than London.who can blame her.
I was there in 2002 for one exhibition. It was the high point of my trip. I teared up when the USM band came out!
It was raining during the performance I attended making the bicyclist evenmore impressive.
The greatest sweetest sound in the world.
Excellent tattoo I loved all the bands and their music. This is the first time I've seen a tattoo amazing.
I just love this! Tradition coming together in Edinburgh. Thank you for sharing, Ben!
Although the quality is not up to modern video standards, I do like the performance better. Modern Edinburgh Tattoos seem to feature more pop music and less martial pomp and ceremony. This seems to be increasing as the years go by...
Richard Crowe I agree, 1998 to 2007 was there prime but now hopefully with a new director of music it should be better and the 2017 tattoo was pretty good.
Performance you better believe it
Agree - I think it is important to keep Edinburgh tattoo a ceremony for Scottish martial pomp and ceremony. That's what everyone comes to see and impresses the tourists.
Maybe they worry about not being accused of not being inclusive enough to the LGBT and ethnicities?
People can see the pop stuff in any city so we should stick to what we do best.
I heartfully agree
For a wee while i was the next door neighbour to Brians Grandad. We got on great together. My partner commented "you two are like termites from a previous life", due to our mutual wood addiction 😂.On his desk was a picture of him as a young man. Facially he and Brian both looked identical. I had the pleasure of meeting Brian at his granddads memorial service. I was so impressed on how fit Brian was and could visualise how others follow him. Such an ambassador for Scotland and the Black Watch.
Just come up on this absolutely first class best tattoo I've seen been of Scottish decent I love everything about Scotland especially the pipe band there's nothing can beat them
You simply can't beat a pipe band!
@@audspod1 Agreed.
From a time when it was OK to love your country - and to be proud; how things have changed!
So true Hugh.
I searched this year in particular cuz I was studying abroad (Baylor in Great Britain 2002) and It was my first time in Europe however this event occurred near the end of my time. I distinctly remember how wet, cold, and misty/rainy it was that weekend although this took place in early August. Being from a much warmer climate, Houston, TX, and never really traveling north..I was more of a 'beach ppl' than 'ski ppl' ... I had to run into a jacket shop earlier in the day to buy something to keep warm. The queen arrival was such a treat and my overall experience was like a 'walk through history'. I've been privileged to return to europe many times since then, in all seasons with my wife and family but that first one takes the cake, as if it happened yesterday and I can detail it out day by day. Perhaps it's b/c that program, Baylor in Great Britain, was one of the more popular study abroad programs at Baylor however, after the events of 9/11/2001, the usually group of 200+ students of years prior (I had friends who went and recommended the program) was just 75 in the summer of 2002. Aprox 55 girls to 20 guys...I was one of the guys ;-)...and met my future wife on that trip....at least that's what she says ;-)!
Im sure we all miss Tom Fleming!!! What this man didn't know wasn't worth knowing , he certainly researched his stuff and was popular at many state occasions ranging, from The Queen Mothers funeral,Princess Dianas funeral. to the Cenotaph in whitehall
Exactly George. Even Trooping the Colour.
Thank you for sharing this special night. My late partner and I were there to witness the surprise arrival of HM The Qeens. It brought back such happy memories 1:24:19
Thank you so much for sharing this. I miss my homeland and this brings back so many memories. 🏴🏴
This is wonderful, magic, I get so emotional !!
How much the dignity and gravitas of these original Edinburgh Tattoo days are missed by the standard of today. (Don’t even know if the military are involved in the programming any more.)
Loved the shows boys from down under all three Tonga,New Zealand n Australian 👍
Never get tired of this.
That was 20 years ago ...none of us got any younger ...
Tonga was the most entertaining, NZ was the most well put together
Thank you for posting this amazing Tattoo!! And Brian Alexander, an absolute bad ass.
Tonga was by far the best!!
Joanna Heslop, sensacional...👏👏👏
Respekt vor dieser wunderschönen Kulisse und dem grandiosen Tattoo.
Respect for this beautiful backdrop and the grandiose tattoo.
37:00 The original Top Secret Drum Corps!!! 🥁
Its awesome to see The United States involved with The Tattoo 🇺🇲🙏🏾✝️✌🏾☮️💖💯...
Are you sure the banners for the pipes are for the Royal Family is that correct
What a moment, the first lone piper followed by his son! What an honour.
Yes I wonder if this was the piper that played the end of our Duke of edingboroughs funeral 🇬🇧
Absolutely Amazing Tattoo. This one is one of my favorites so far that I've watched on UA-cam. thank you for posting. Can anyone tell me the slow air that is played at 7:50 min mark please? thank you in advance.
I served. Keep celebrating the British slavery (who got rich again?)empire you wankers. Nice show though. ..
@@ta537 Beautiful. Haunting, but beautiful.
It's called "Salute to Willie, the Royal Fendersmith". I believe it was played at the late Queen's funeral.
My dad is in this. ayyyyyy!!!!!! 29:20
my band teacher is in this he is the trumpet solosit
You must be so proud
Oh dear there aren't words to express ! Thanking you 😊 xxx
I love the arrangement of sing sing sing.
+Military Bands Everywhere I know the band major Rene Kuerlers
How enjoyable was that, I agree....best one that I had seen in a long time. Thanks for posting👏👏👍
This seems to be a pretty good Tattoo. In recent years it seems to have become a BBC inspired multi-culture kitsch fest at the expense of why people watch the Tattoo (for awesome drill and great military music)
The BBC doesn't have anything to do with who performs, that all comes from the Castle. So take your xenophobic bs and stuff it up yer arse.
@@WootTootZoot the castle have no say in the program that would be up to the producer, Major General Buster Howes CB OBE.
Braw Kin
what are the lyrics to Willie the royal fendersmith ?????
30:37 i wish i could find it in full somewhere
On august 6th 2016 i will be there to watch it live. Can't wait. lol i'm in section 5 EE1 and EE2.
Your lucky some of us Scots can't afford to see them in flesh uk
12:50 DAMN!!!!!
at 8:52 it's like the pipers are looking right at you!!! :D
Looong, but worth watching through2 to the end. Historic & entertaining.
감동이네요. 비록 대한민국 군악대는 안 나왔지만, 그래도 좋았습니다. 잘 들었어요.감사해요.
Senior drum major the black watch Royal regiment of Scotland 🇬🇧💂
There was no Royal Regiment of Scotland then.It was six Regiments of the Scottish division.Plus the Scots Guards and the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.
Brian Alexander ......... ur the man 👍🎼🏴
C.est.trop.beau.la.coordinnation.l.imagination..c.est.formidable.
Does anyone know the song played the by Australian band before the Neighbours theme?
The sea-shanty "Bound for South Australia"
Très très très ancienne culture militaire, respect 🫡 🫡 🫡 respect 🫡.
Che bello vedere tutto ciò
The Best ever ❤️
Fantastic
These men are so handsome in there uniform ❤️ Helen
incredable
Unglaublich 🥰😍🐞🍀🍹
I love it all
anyone know the name of the song that the guys from tonga sang ??
Leslie Kennedy which one?
The song is "Si'ete Latanoa he Hifo moe Hake"
What name the first marches?? To clumsy lover?
“Itchy fingers” was one of them.
what id the pipers march into at the end?
Down the streets of Edinburgh back to their barracks. (Or if you mean the march, that's The Black Bear.)
여왕님을 모셨으니 더 열심히 하세요. 하하.
??
What is tune start from 30:38?
The Boys from way down under
It's great.
Grossartige Veranstaltung, ich wäre gern mal dabei, ganz bestimmt mit Gänshaut
Ich wäre auch gerne dabei :-)
대단한 군악대.
Lone Piper Royal highland fusiliers 🇬🇧💂
We seem to have more
Musisins than fighting troops,
Do you know that only one tribe of Maori did the Haka? The rest copied later.
안녕하세요.
When highland laddie was played ooooohweee
4:22 6:42 12:12
Fanfare korps bereden wapens the netherlands
Tonga the best lol 🇹🇴
🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴
Well don
I was thoroughly enjoying this until I head "Auld Lang Syne" - It's a great pity that they didn't stick to the original poem as written by the Bard, Rabbie Burns. It's quite loathsome to hear "for the sake of Auld Lang Syne". Put into English, that means "For the sake of for the sake of old times". Sad. 😞
Tonga own this
Far that was pretty mean... Chur...
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미국
자전거 타고.
WILLIAM WALLACE
뉴질랜드.
So the queen visits the Tattoo for the second time.
Last time she was a princess.
That's how much she cares....
I don’t know if you noticed but she doesn’t just sit around all year and do nothing but go to the tattoo
she goes to the tattoo every year....
Q
AH
🦊 Wow ... Andy is a model for manhood 😡
Unglaublich schön und schottisch
Braw
Is it only me who thinks the commentator should shut the funk up and let us listen to the music uninterrupted?
@Cormack Cormack Great answer :-)
@@abwo47 Agreed.
Fantastic