I'm a yank and i get such a kick out of watching HM Royal Marine Band perform, they're precision and performance personified....elite, esprit decorp. strack....tremendously talented and make me very emotional.....i cant help but shed a tear as to what i think is the best marching band in the world , and the US has several college bands but none that come close to the Royal Marine Band .....
The Band of HM Royal Marines has to be the finest Military Band in the world. The way the musicians and drummers play and march is just superb. Placing the drummers at the front of the band is also great as they are true showmen (and women these days) with their precise stick-drill and amazing drumming. Without doubt, the finest Military Band in the world. The Guards Division Bands and the RAF Bands are quite good, but nothing quite compares to the Band of HM Royal Marines ........ Well Done the Royal Marines.
@@1chish the colour of the brass makes no difference whatsoever. The RAF bands use gold brass same as guards bands but, the RAF are the best military bands by a country mile!
@@BBBBD147 I would suggest you go listen to the Silver and Brass Bands of mining places in the North of England (and elsewhere). They are classified as such because they DO have a different sound.
The clip is absolutely the very best. The Royal Marines look and sound Magnificent. English military bands are the standard by which all others are measured against.
This first march is "Wellington" then the Drum Solo "Cosgrove" then the next march is "Action Front " .......... great marching ........... great music .......... impeccable drill ........... exactly what you would expect from the finest Military Band in the world. No one does it like the Massed Bands of HM Royal Marines. SuperNutkin
I have read that the drum patterns the RM Corps of Drums use on the march are called simply 'marching solos' (I think) The one played here is called "Cosgrove".I also have the CD from this event. Well worth the cash.
This is a great recording of the best Marines band in the world.Fantastic full sound from all parts of the band,good solid beat and pace,no fancy footwork,moonwalking(Michael Jackson style)like some bands i've seen but won't mention and no poncy Drum Majors conducting the band with their staffs.Just a brilliant performance as we can always be sure of from the British military.
@retrofan1 Simply breath taking. Loved seeing how camera focused on drummers. Great to see that kettle drummers still wear the lepordskins. Great video
Yes what tiptonch is right it is a style now. Originaly it was used on a battlefeild and when closing the gates at towns. The drums used to use stick drill in order to give orders when the drums or bugles could not be heared. It has remained a tradition like the drag ropes and other parts of the uniform.
Die Royal Marines sind die Könige der Militärmusik. Exzellent in der Instrumentierung und der Disziplin . Perfekte Koordination der Trommler. Niemand reicht ihnen auch nur annähernd das Wasser
Absolutely brilliant - thanks for posting this. I too went in and watched it on one night & then like you followed them marching to Horseguards on the next (& final) night, after which they returned to barracks via the Mall - that's the footage to get next time!
you did really well filming this and not walking straight into a lampost. reminds me of myself following the R.M bands along birdcage walk to do beating retreat back in 1984. there was a guy walking with the bands with an old portable reel to reel cassette player with a home made microphone sticking out the side..times have certainly changed. at that time i remember they played" trafalgar".. by zhele followed by"chimes of liberty"..yes as things change they also stay the same....marty
Dear Sam.Thankyou very much for your comments about the marching drum solos which I wrote and called "Cosgrove" I was on the fence watching the band and as they came nearer then they played Cosgrove,and you can see me holding a camera at 3.23 in the video which I did'nt no was being filmed. Having left the corps many years ago I"m honoured that they still play drum solo's of mine,especially Maranatha. Pete Law, 63, and still drumming on my Slingerland Kit + 23 cymbals.
Don't know of any,but if you go to Royal Marines Band Service(perhaps you have already tried this) on the net they may well have a cd with this march on it. Apparently this was recorded on one of the new mobile phones,fantastic quality.
I really like this band. They remind me of UAF band during Idi Amin times in Uganda. Perhaps Idi was fond of British Bands and due to the common wealth relationships. The military band hits it right on note. Congrats the HM Royal Marines, it's indeed a Royal march.
@sprinklefriend They're not hitting their helmets, it's called stick drill and is just there to add more uniformity to the drummers at the front. They bring the drum sticks up to their upper lip, parallel to the ground
Good observation though, "1chish" .......... and it sounds as though you've already decided to jump ship and leave the RAF to join the Band of HM Royal Marines ? Good decision, well done. SuperNutkin.
@lauwai4life The following is from the history of the United States Marine band: "A British band journalist remarked that since Johann Strauss, Jr., was called the "Waltz King" that American bandmaster Sousa should be called the "March King." With this, Sousa’s regal title was coined and has remained ever since."
You don't see the Massed band much, Guessing this was for Big Phil's annual birthday Parade? Massed Corps of Drums is enough to make any patriotic heart stir. Still well up a bit when I hear Sunset.
@dempsey088 incorrect. the bands of her majesty's royal marines are the public face of the royal navy. they represent the senior service as a whole whether this be th RN,RM QARNS RN RMR etc.... so it isnt 'strange' to find women in the Band service at all. The Royal Navy is an equal opportunities employer with the exception of RMC and RN Divers/Submariners.
I enjoyed watching this video - especially because of "Action Front." Royal Marine bands play this march differently (better) than other bands - accents / percussion / dynamics. Does anyone know if there is a good recording of this march by a RM band played at this pace? The only real good recording I have is on an old LP by the Plymouth band (Capt. Lang) - made 40 years ago. I hope the bands will record it again - with the accents and Corps of Drums - great sound! Thanks for posting it.
They do have a corps of drums who used to under go the 32 week commando course however this has now changed. They still have a corps of drums but they are no longer commandos
Hi Jonny4romania its Retrofan1 here I have the music for this years Beating retreat on CD which Differs from your clip which starts with Wellington on the Cd its The Purple Pageant followed by the Drum solo then Action Front which is being played now. Any Chance of any more clips as this is fantastic My Best Friend in work would love this all the Marching best Retrofan1
In reply to your comment, "1chish" I don't quite understand what you mean ? I presume you mean "Silver Band " because their brass instruments are lacquered silver. This has nothing to do with the sound produced from the instruments, whether they be lacquered silver or brass. It's a Military Band, not a Brass Band. (Brass Bands have no woodwind (eg; no Clarinets, Bassoons, Flutes, Piccolos, Oboes, etc) .............. Well Done HM Royal Marines Bands. SuperNutkin
It could be restored still, problem is you get these idiots who get jealous over the monarch living in a palace. I think Britain is a shining example of how monarchy is still a relevant system now.
Garryowen, a section of Limerick City, County Limerick, Ireland. My father was raised there. btw, most Americans know it is an Irish tune, we're not that stupid. Funny, I have met English who think it is an English tune.
Ireland only had to put up with Cromwell a short time,he did much the same in parts of Britain for much longer,remember there was a civil war going on,the nastiest type of war there is
Can someone tell me why the snare drummers in this great band raise their sticks to their mouth areas, sometimes one at a time, sometimes both simultaneously? Does it have any historical significance or is it simply a matter of style?
@lauwai4life And by the way, Lawrnce Welk is not even called the Polka King in the U.S., so I don't know where you got that idea from. He himself referred to his music as "champange music." And Garry Owen is Irish, not British. My ancestry is Irish, so don't fight with me on that one.
I agree with you.. There is a certain visual incongruity if not aural.. and it's both that count in a military marching band... and as to 'Nothaburial''s comment, well ,yes, it is an issue if in battle against the marines then all you've got coming screaming at you is a detachment of female Lofty Sugdens..
@Kev9858 Ey up fella, just had a quick tour of your youtube, I see you must prefer 'Hot massage therapy' videos, and no offence to any HGV drivers out there (My old lads one) but I quote you "i hope to be a truck driver one day :)" You don't see us explaining how we find that occupation boring do we? Life lesson. :)
And who sets those 'qualifications' and why? Evidently no qualification of height has been employed.. that would be 'heightist'.. right? No-one in a position of authority is going to be accused of discrimination.. right? Sing Lofty..
Can I make a point here unlike the US Forces us British Forces like to show a diverse cultural of show casing other countries by playing their music where as the US ones just like to play there own because lets face it they are a bit selfish and up themselves.
The band represent the Commandos, of which women are not allowed in, just find a little strange the Band allows women, as the band represent the RM commandos.
@nonthaburial--Evidently she meets the same qualifications as her male counterparts or she wouldn't be in uniform marching with the band. I really don't think anyone in a position of authority is going to lose much sleep over the non issue you have raised.
@lauwai4life If you hate Sousa marches so much, then don't come here or listen to American music. You stole "Officer of the Day" from us, that was written by Robert Hall who was from Maine, in New England. How about the British bands playing "Washington Grays," which was written for an Army National Guard unit in the Bronx, New York.
I'm a yank and i get such a kick out of watching HM Royal Marine Band perform, they're precision and performance personified....elite, esprit decorp. strack....tremendously talented and make me very emotional.....i cant help but shed a tear as to what i think is the best marching band in the world , and the US has several college bands but none that come close to the Royal Marine Band .....
The Band of HM Royal Marines has to be the finest Military Band in the world.
The way the musicians and drummers play and march is just superb.
Placing the drummers at the front of the band is also great as they are true showmen (and women these days) with their precise stick-drill and amazing drumming.
Without doubt, the finest Military Band in the world.
The Guards Division Bands and the RAF Bands are quite good, but nothing quite compares to the Band of HM Royal Marines ........ Well Done the Royal Marines.
Possibly because they are a Silver Band where the others are Brass Bands. Adds a certain sharpness plus they are bloody Marines! (Says an ex RAF oik)
1chish h
@@1chish the colour of the brass makes no difference whatsoever. The RAF bands use gold brass same as guards bands but, the RAF are the best military bands by a country mile!
@@BBBBD147 I would suggest you go listen to the Silver and Brass Bands of mining places in the North of England (and elsewhere). They are classified as such because they DO have a different sound.
@@1chish nonsense, it’s an optical illusion!
The clip is absolutely the very best. The Royal Marines look and sound Magnificent. English military bands are the standard by which all others are measured against.
Outstanding...perfection personified. God Bless Her Majesty's Royal Marines!
I did this gig many years ago..great drum solos at 3:08..
Thanks
Andy, ex-Royal Marines Drummer
I LOVE the US military bands but you've got to hand it to these guys, they sound great on the move! Bravo from an ex US navy bandsman!
This first march is "Wellington" then the Drum Solo "Cosgrove" then the next march is "Action Front " .......... great marching ........... great music .......... impeccable drill ........... exactly what you would expect from the finest Military Band in the world.
No one does it like the Massed Bands of HM Royal Marines.
SuperNutkin
Die beste Militärkapelle der Welt. Instrumentierung genial . Bassposunen unglaublicher Klang. Ebenso der Rest. Thanks Royal Marines.
My favourite band of all time, thanks or posting and filming this.
Warmest Regards,
JH
Canada
I have read that the drum patterns the RM Corps of Drums use on the march are called simply 'marching solos' (I think) The one played here is called "Cosgrove".I also have the CD from this event. Well worth the cash.
This is a great recording of the best Marines band in the world.Fantastic full sound from all parts of the band,good solid beat and pace,no fancy footwork,moonwalking(Michael Jackson style)like some bands i've seen but won't mention and no poncy Drum Majors conducting the band with their staffs.Just a brilliant performance as we can always be sure of from the British military.
@retrofan1 Simply breath taking. Loved seeing how camera focused on drummers. Great to see that kettle drummers still wear the lepordskins.
Great video
this is a great film of the rm band, as an ex army drummer, you caught the moment perfectly. thank u.
Yes what tiptonch is right it is a style now. Originaly it was used on a battlefeild and when closing the gates at towns. The drums used to use stick drill in order to give orders when the drums or bugles could not be heared. It has remained a tradition like the drag ropes and other parts of the uniform.
Die Royal Marines sind die Könige der Militärmusik. Exzellent in der Instrumentierung und der Disziplin . Perfekte Koordination der Trommler. Niemand reicht ihnen auch nur annähernd das Wasser
Absolutely brilliant - thanks for posting this.
I too went in and watched it on one night & then like you followed them marching to Horseguards on the next (& final) night, after which they returned to barracks via the Mall - that's the footage to get next time!
you did really well filming this and not walking straight into a lampost. reminds me of myself following the R.M bands along birdcage walk to do beating retreat back in 1984. there was a guy walking with the bands with an old portable reel to reel cassette player with a home made microphone sticking out the side..times have certainly changed. at that time i remember they played" trafalgar".. by zhele followed by"chimes of liberty"..yes as things change they also stay the same....marty
What a great sound - thanks for posting this video - second march is Klar zum Gefecht (Action Front) by Blankenburg
Dear Sam.Thankyou very much for your comments about the marching drum solos which I wrote and called "Cosgrove" I was on the fence watching the band and as they came nearer then they played Cosgrove,and you can see me holding a camera at 3.23 in the video which I did'nt no was being filmed. Having left the corps many years ago I"m honoured that they still play drum solo's of mine,especially Maranatha. Pete Law, 63, and still drumming on my Slingerland Kit + 23 cymbals.
Don't know of any,but if you go to Royal Marines Band Service(perhaps you have already tried this) on the net they may well have a cd with this march on it. Apparently this was recorded on one of the new mobile phones,fantastic quality.
Simply the best there is and the best there ever was !
My Father was a Sargent Major in Gibraltar. The Royal Duke of Wellington. They called them the dukes. And I am a very proud daughter.
Still the best in the world.
Great sound and video. Great Band....
Like british military bands very much...... greets from germany....
I really like this band. They remind me of UAF band during Idi Amin times in Uganda. Perhaps Idi was fond of British Bands and due to the common wealth relationships. The military band hits it right on note. Congrats the HM Royal Marines, it's indeed a Royal march.
oh my gosh really really impressive!!!
most amazing people around
hopefully im gonna be a corps drummer for the rm band in a few years :D
I was there, that's what you call a real Marine band
Thanks for uploading! Great quality.
well done for taking the vid, its all about the music :)
FANTASTIC
wellington by w. zhele and action front...zhele,s marches were all published in england but he was a member of the imperial german marines.
@sprinklefriend
They're not hitting their helmets, it's called stick drill and is just there to add more uniformity to the drummers at the front.
They bring the drum sticks up to their upper lip, parallel to the ground
I love this real marching tempo for Wellington - in concert it is often played a bit fast for me
Het nog is nog steeds prachtig en mooi om te horen en te zien geweldig gewoon petje af hoor voor die jongens.
on the march... this is top class
the finest military band in the world
always the best great marines band
from 3:24 onwards the drumming is pure bliss!
@retrofan1 Best military band on the planet!
Good observation though, "1chish" .......... and it sounds as though you've already decided to jump ship and leave the RAF to join the Band of HM Royal Marines ?
Good decision, well done. SuperNutkin.
Best in the world, by a long shot
i love when the drum major yells out ***ROYLBOND*** !!!!! :D
He doesn’t!
Drum Solo at 3:08 is 'Cosgroves'
@lauwai4life The following is from the history of the United States Marine band:
"A British band journalist remarked that since Johann Strauss, Jr., was called the "Waltz King" that American bandmaster Sousa should be called the "March King." With this, Sousa’s regal title was coined and has remained ever since."
Congratulations for this film ! It's very dificult to do that in the sreets !!
Amazing video, what are those spinning things on the drummers
Awsome!!!!!!!
You don't see the Massed band much, Guessing this was for Big Phil's annual birthday Parade? Massed Corps of Drums is enough to make any patriotic heart stir. Still well up a bit when I hear Sunset.
@dempsey088 incorrect. the bands of her majesty's royal marines are the public face of the royal navy. they represent the senior service as a whole whether this be th RN,RM QARNS RN RMR etc.... so it isnt 'strange' to find women in the Band service at all.
The Royal Navy is an equal opportunities employer with the exception of RMC and RN Divers/Submariners.
Loved it
The fisrt march is Wellington
I enjoyed watching this video - especially because of "Action Front." Royal Marine bands play this march differently (better) than other bands - accents / percussion / dynamics. Does anyone know if there is a good recording of this march by a RM band played at this pace? The only real good recording I have is on an old LP by the Plymouth band (Capt. Lang) - made 40 years ago. I hope the bands will record it again - with the accents and Corps of Drums - great sound! Thanks for posting it.
this is nice film the real rm on parade
They do have a corps of drums who used to under go the 32 week commando course however this has now changed. They still have a corps of drums but they are no longer commandos
They were never commandos!
Hi Jonny4romania its Retrofan1 here I have the music for this years Beating retreat on CD which Differs from your clip which starts with Wellington on the Cd its The Purple Pageant followed by the Drum solo then Action Front which is being played now.
Any Chance of any more clips as this is fantastic My Best Friend in work would love this
all the Marching best
Retrofan1
In reply to your comment, "1chish" I don't quite understand what you mean ?
I presume you mean "Silver Band " because their brass instruments are lacquered silver. This has nothing to do with the sound produced from the instruments, whether they be lacquered silver or brass. It's a Military Band, not a Brass Band. (Brass Bands have no woodwind (eg; no Clarinets, Bassoons, Flutes, Piccolos, Oboes, etc) .............. Well Done HM Royal Marines Bands.
SuperNutkin
Brass bands do not have any instruments with reeds !! sod all to do with the finish of metal !!
SuperNutkin thank you for correcting that. Obviously someone that has not got a clue. My son is one of the Drum Majors here on Parade.
I Am A Drummer In The Sea Cadets.
Indeed The Solo Is Called Cosgrove :D
Actually, Wilhelm II, the Kaiser of The German Empire, was a great supporter of Sousa.
It could be restored still, problem is you get these idiots who get jealous over the monarch living in a palace. I think Britain is a shining example of how monarchy is still a relevant system now.
@Brummelnunspeet hoe heet de 2e mars
Garryowen, a section of Limerick City, County Limerick, Ireland. My father was raised there. btw, most Americans know it is an Irish tune, we're not that stupid. Funny, I have met English who think it is an English tune.
@lauwai4life Written by Sousa, I get it. And the inspiration for their comedy was Ernie Kovaks.
Many thanks for your encouraging comment.Are you a drummer?
@lauwai4life A British magazine editor yet.
VERY GOOD
The "midget playing the cymbals" is a woman, no size limit on Marine Band. I joined 1952,
@lauwai4life Did Alford earn the name "The March King?"
Okay, the first march is called " Wellington March" but who can tell me what's the title of the second march?
Not keen on either Marches, I always like to hear the Marines play Joe Ricketts. dum link fantastic
Who is Joe Ricketts out of pure curiosity?
Ireland only had to put up with Cromwell a short time,he did much the same in parts of Britain for much longer,remember there was a civil war going on,the nastiest type of war there is
It is a musician. i belive it is a percussionist who plays it.
Can someone tell me why the snare drummers in this great band raise their sticks to their mouth areas, sometimes one at a time, sometimes both simultaneously? Does it have any historical significance or is it simply a matter of style?
It’s just because they have really itchy noses 👃
@lauwai4life And by the way, Lawrnce Welk is not even called the Polka King in the U.S., so I don't know where you got that idea from. He himself referred to his music as "champange music."
And Garry Owen is Irish, not British. My ancestry is Irish, so don't fight with me on that one.
what is the name of the first march?
Musik gefällt mir sehr Top. die filme ist normal und das kann sehr schwierig sein. es ist so.
+Jürgen Behm in english please......
I agree with you..
There is a certain visual incongruity if not aural.. and it's both that count in a military marching band... and as to 'Nothaburial''s comment, well ,yes, it is an issue if in battle against the marines then all you've got coming screaming at you is a detachment of female Lofty Sugdens..
@hymscanhuub dacht wellington march
song name at 2:33
"Wellington" March ????? slow version perhaps
It is the final section of the Quick March Wellington.
what year did they admit women in the band? Are there any all male military bands in the world left?
No, it’s sexist!
Yes, the Gurkhas band.
@dann6022 the guy at the front giving the orders
@dann6022
WO1(BAND) James'Wiggy' Whitwham RM
Corps Drum Major RM
Does anyone know if it as a RM bugler or a Musician who plays the tenor drum in the massed bands?
The Tenor Drummers are musicians. The musicians have a wide stripe on their trousers; the RM Buglers have a narrow stripe.
@@mike04535 True story!
That was done out of respect for what happened on Sept. 11th; it was for a different reason.
It honestly is harder than it looks you know... :(
Indeed there are, in fact the 3rd drummer from the camera in the front rank is female
What has Monty Python got to do with anything?
Actually, the Spanish and Dutch were here before you guys.
i want their hat....
Not a “hat”!
@Kev9858 Ey up fella, just had a quick tour of your youtube, I see you must prefer 'Hot massage therapy' videos, and no offence to any HGV drivers out there (My old lads one) but I quote you "i hope to be a truck driver one day :)"
You don't see us explaining how we find that occupation boring do we?
Life lesson. :)
And who sets those 'qualifications' and why? Evidently no qualification of height has been employed.. that would be 'heightist'.. right?
No-one in a position of authority is going to be accused of discrimination.. right?
Sing Lofty..
Can I make a point here unlike the US Forces us British Forces like to show a diverse cultural of show casing other countries by playing their music where as the US ones just like to play there own because lets face it they are a bit selfish and up themselves.
The band represent the Commandos, of which women are not allowed in, just find a little strange the Band allows women, as the band represent the RM commandos.
This comment aged well!
@glennet001 klar zum gefecht blankenburg
@nonthaburial--Evidently she meets the same qualifications as her male counterparts or she wouldn't be in uniform marching with the band. I really don't think anyone in a position of authority is going to lose much sleep over the non issue you have raised.
Stole? Your country's national anthem is copied from a British soldiers drinking song. Rm play some far superior British tunes anyway.
Shame you find quality music 'Boring'
@lauwai4life If you hate Sousa marches so much, then don't come here or listen to American music. You stole "Officer of the Day" from us, that was written by Robert Hall who was from Maine, in New England. How about the British bands playing "Washington Grays," which was written for an Army National Guard unit in the Bronx, New York.
Am i blind or why i never see a black musician in this marine bands? By the way the best i know!
Very bad camerawork.
Oh look, it’s the camerawork inspector!