Before you made this comment, you should have realized the following: 1. The Aggie Band is a military band that does not march any faster than 108. 2. 108 is the tempo at which this recording was made, and is a standard march tempo. 3. The original score is marked "March Tempo," a term open to interpretation. 4. The original score does include a slight ritard in the last phrase. 5. This version is marked "Service March Version," meaning it would be performed while troops actually marched.
@@bradfordwilliams9760 When you post a mocking reply, please proofread your post so the rest of us know what you're talking about. I assume Clay's post was meant to be a response to @jslasher1's comment.
My Father-in-Law was a crewman on SAC B-36s, KC-97s and KC-135s. He has some great stories! His daughter and I went bad, though. We both enlisted in the Navy!
As a proud member of the Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 1993, my chest always swells up with pride for my alma mater whenever I hear the Fighting Texas Aggie Band - The Pulse of Aggieland!
I was an Air Force Brat, 18 years on SAC bases and I don't remember the song. Then again i didn't attend any ceremonial occasions. But! Burnt JP is perfume to my nose and always takes me back to my youth. Love that stuff.
Love the song. I would like it more if it were played by another university band even more. I actually miss SAC having served several tours in that command and retired out of SAC headquarters.
+jslasher1 Wow thanks for that useless clarification. I played this type of INSTRUMENTAL pieces for years. Song is just a generic term. Glad you had time for such a comment.
+saa82vik During my time at HQ SAC, we were too busy for parades. We were involved in a situation in another part of the world that kept our full attention. Listened to it again after reading your note - it gets my blood boiling :)
...you know you're surrounded by Aggies when you start humming the tune and others join in.
Before you made this comment, you should have realized the following:
1. The Aggie Band is a military band that does not march any faster than 108.
2. 108 is the tempo at which this recording was made, and is a standard march tempo.
3. The original score is marked "March Tempo," a term open to interpretation.
4. The original score does include a slight ritard in the last phrase.
5. This version is marked "Service March Version," meaning it would be performed while
troops actually marched.
Your point is a professor?
@@bradfordwilliams9760 When you post a mocking reply, please proofread your post so the rest of us know what you're talking about. I assume Clay's post was meant to be a response to @jslasher1's comment.
Ngl I think standard marching tempo's sound best, hence why I really like this version of the march.
I had a neighbor growing up whose dad had been a SAC pilot and he said he got chills when he heard this unexpectedly at an Aggie game.
I was SAC and always get chills hearing this.
SAC may be gone but there March will live on forever. God Bliss America and our Air Force.
My Father-in-Law was a crewman on SAC B-36s, KC-97s and KC-135s. He has some great stories! His daughter and I went bad, though. We both enlisted in the Navy!
"And now the most anticipated event! The four way cross!"
STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND "Peace is Our Profession" - During the Cold War SAC became the most lethal military force ever assembled in history.
As a proud member of the Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 1993, my chest always swells up with pride for my alma mater whenever I hear the Fighting Texas Aggie Band - The Pulse of Aggieland!
Whoop !!!
Makes me cry everytime
Then stop listening
My father was a Colonel in the USAF. It makes me cry. I enjoy this so much.
Sorry Lyoko I'm just saying if you don't enjoy it or it makes you cry too much than don't watch it.
My Dad was a colonel in the USAF. He was a pilot. Such great memories of SAC.
I was Security Police in SAC. 🇺🇸👍🏻
I was an Air Force Brat, 18 years on SAC bases and I don't remember the song. Then again i didn't attend any ceremonial occasions. But! Burnt JP is perfume to my nose and always takes me back to my youth. Love that stuff.
I loved marching in uniform to the beat of the incredible Aggie Band!!!
Not an AGGIE, but always enjoy the band and this great march.
Stationed at Grand Forks AFB 1972-1973. Worked on flight line towing B-52s and Tanker refuelers,
SAC 78-91 7th BMW Carswell, 379th BMW Wurtsmith
we played this march way back when....
93rd BMW, Castle AFB.
b-batt! my bro was class of '00 b-batt
whooooop!
current b-batt member class of '23 here
Strategic Air Command- "Peace is our Profession"
but 'War is our business.'
@@robertolmstead1071 I believe the joke is actually "Peace is our profession....war is just a hobby"
Hey, I've got a shirt that has the grateful dead logo on the back, but there is a b-52 in the skull. And it says "shut up hippie!"
BTW my uncle was in strategic air command, and he was tasked with dropping a nuke should the Soviets try anything funny
@@brucelindahl9814old comment but glorious shirt.
Whoop
how does our school place at state?
i'm in the best 2a military band and 4th at state, white oak
is there a recording of the concert march version that worth listening to ? haven't found it yet on the tube
Try the Altissimo Recording website. There is a professional recording which is performed at the correct tempo as marked on the score.
jslasher1 performed at the correct tempo ? ? care to elaborate on that remark ?
+Igor Stravinskyh The tempo which is marked on the manuscript score. Dill.
Which, I reckon, is about 132 beats per minute.
And, as elaborated on in another comment, the Aggie Band never goes above 108 (the tempo of this recording).
46 Comm Sq., HQ 2AF, Barksdale AFB
Many years ago!
Love the song. I would like it more if it were played by another university band even more. I actually miss SAC having served several tours in that command and retired out of SAC headquarters.
+wdnew It's NOT a bloody 'song'; it's an 'instrumental' piece.
+jslasher1 Wow thanks for that useless clarification. I played this type of INSTRUMENTAL pieces for years. Song is just a generic term. Glad you had time for such a comment.
+wdnew i think is a wonderful piece, both for the rithm and the melody. Did you guys at SAC used to march on it during parades too?
+saa82vik During my time at HQ SAC, we were too busy for parades. We were involved in a situation in another part of the world that kept our full attention. Listened to it again after reading your note - it gets my blood boiling :)
indeed. Thanks for your service, sir. You guys down at Ofutt never dropped the Looking Glass in more than 60 years. ;)
@Atmosfear1337 JPs for you, fish... use them at (or during) the Cotton Bowl. Gig 'em. -non-reg '11.
My very first Major Command... the Strategic Air Command... the REAL U.S. Air Force!
Who’s here after A&M beat Bama?
B-Batt '06!!! WHOOP!
b-batt '23
20 years in SAC missile operations
99th Bomb Wing Westover Go SAC !!!
song about the air force
blue uniform
song about air force blue uniform
SHOOT '01
Who’s here after the 27-24 loss to lsu
I don't think that Clifton Williams, who composed this march, would particularly like this performance. Rather lethargic.