On hearing the marches of the foot guards, no man regardless of his rank or station in life, could fail to walk with pride, neck back in his collar, and perhaps smile just a bit. God bless the Guards, one and all! God save the Queen!
Listening to this brings back so many memories of marching down the mall. Hated public duties now I wish I was back. Proud ex Irish Guardsman Quis Separibit
My favourite is The Garb of Auld Gaul, mainly because my music teacher at secondary school was Lt. Col. S. Rhodes, former Director of Music of the Scots Guards. A great musician, and a wonderful teacher. He also arranged the most commonly played version.
First march is Scipio by Händel. Believe me. Escort for the Colour is played during Trooping the Colour ceremony when the Massed Bands are doing the Spin Wheel manouver.
All truly amazing and patriotic beautiful pieces of music, was a pleasure to be at horse guards to watch my brother take part in the 2014 Trooping of the Colour
My dear Sir, you are absolutely right. Scipio is my beloved son Dan's favourite and he is about to be commissioned into The Rifles this August 2016. You can imagine how proud I feel. By the way, i think that your name is magnificent - you must be someone very important in your country with such a name.
J.Smith - Good for your son!. However, I hope that when he gets into The Rifles they still have a lot of the old Light Infantry marches. Maybe the old KOYLI "With jockey to the fair!" And best of luck in his new career!
@MahaRajaWali Yes, it is a shame Scipio isn't performed more often in the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Armed Forces. Maybe we should petition the Panglima ATM to have more events like Military Tattoos to improve public-military relations.
the Coldstream Guards have the finest slow march in the Household Division, possibly equalled by the stately tune of Scipio. Scots Guards and Grenadiers have the best quick marches, even though Milanollo and St.Patrick's Day are almost equally poignant. Someone judged 'Eilean Laddie to be too trivial but especially when it is played with pipes,drums and band, it is greatly stirring. The British Grenadiers is short, effective, brilliant, unforgettable.
The Grenadiers are the Senior Regiment of the Foot Guards (1656) but the Coldstream Guards were formed earlier than the Grenadiers (1650). But at the age of its formation, General Monck's Regiment was part of the New Model Army,being accepted into the Royal Establishment only in 1661, thus taking second place after the 1st Foot Guards. In order to acknowledge their "unofficial" seniority, the Coldstreamers were granted the "left"of the line, the Grenadiers being the "right" of the Line.
I beg your pardon... they most certainly did not, "steal," it! Handel gave permission for his march, "Scipio," to be used by the Grenadier Guards, shortly after his opera Scipione premièred in London. Which leads me to believe that the Coldstream Guards were given permission to use, "Non più andrai," as their slow march as well. I have to say though, it is incredibly amusing to hear an American talk about stolen culture...
FUNNY! Yesterday i read the total opesit, Haendel was bed to wirgt the march for the foot troops , and afterwards used it in the opera! Sow wat is the hen and wat is the egg?! Nevermind it is a very beutyful march! Sweden
I don't like most slow marches, but I have to say, Men of Harlech is amazing. Also, I just find something pleasing to the ear about Scipio. The perfect summary of the pride and pomp of the British Army.
The first time I saw a trooping it was the very early '60, with the cold war very much on. My dad was a US Air Attache, so we had seats in the diplomatic section. The Coldstream Guards were trooping their colours, and I'll never forget it. I owe most of a very good education to Great Britain, and hope to return soon permanently. Nulli Secundus! God Save the Queen.
Thank You! I was never able 'to serve, as I have been an amputee from the age of 14 years. I truly envy every man, (& woman!) who gets the opportunity to step up and 'don the uniform'. Even though I am an American, (of African extraction), I truly admire the pageantry of the British Military! Just think of it! 600 years of Tradition!
@Najismongolia Razak - several reasons are put forward - supposedly St David told the Welsh Army (fighting the Anglo Saxons) to wear a leek, so they could be easily identified. The Welsh Archers (fearsome artillery of their day) wore leeks during the Hundred Years War. And the Tudor Royal Family paid their Palace Guards in Leeks. Hope this helps. Just don't call it a vegetable, or say it's "stupid"!!! These Guardsmen are Welsh and very, very proud - even of leeks (which are delicious).
"Handel" was actually called Haendel-he was German,came to GB as the then king was also German-the Hannoverians,remember!It doesn't really matter.The music is wonderful!What an Army and what a government!The contrast could not be starker!
At navy league cadets, we just got a whole new band, after it was me and my little sister, with me as the Bass Drum and her as the snare, now we have 2 glocks, sybmols, clarinet, 2 more snares, and a trumpet. I'm so excited to teach them Scipio, Danny boy, O the saints, Heart of oak, etc! :)
Moreover, it's British Army's tradition to put Grenadiers Guard on the right-most side of the parade while the Coldstream Guards on the left-most(to ensure 'second to none').
wrong: Mozart actually listened to the Band of the Coldstream Guards performing "the Old Coldstream Marches" at St.James's Palace and, from that march, he took the inspiration to compose the magnificent tune to be inserted in Le Nozze di Figaro.
Over on Wolf 359, this is the stuff that amazes us the most. Everything else is easily explained, but this whole category, beginning with the aurochs horn tromp, is too subtle even for us. Hint: this is all about peace, love, and not needing Foot Guards. On W359 we have the Foot Lovers, and that is "Foot" as in "not Mounted". We hail you, Earthlings!
The songs you are looking for maybe found in this list!!! Wellington Household Brigade British Grenadiers Men of Harlech More to be added after so many research hours!!!
I find that hard to believe. I have been a great fan of music of the British Army for decades and never heard that story. In the 18th century, the music of Mozart was very popular (contrary to some dubious accounts) and was adapted for military band. The Abduction from the Seraglio is one example. Mozart complained it was arranged for band by Wendt before he had a chance to do so and make money.
Though of German birth, Handel wrote superb music that I think has preserved the British Monarchy. Elizabeth II, while not so great as Elizabeth I, has served well as Monarch. Rule Britannia!
One should never say, 'absolutely' until a case is proven QED. No one knows, for sure where the origin of The British Grenadiers comes from. The oldest versions of the British Grenadiers have an uncanny resemblance to a Spanish Dance I have here in both the verso and chorus structures. If the two parties went to court, the Spanish one would win for 'copyright infringement'.
@zegermans750 can i just let you know that your contry was founded by the british so in all fairness anything you do is a british achievement any way you look at it
First version is undoubtedly 'Scipio', and if you're going to claim that it's not, at least learn to spell first - it was written by Handel, not Hayden.
absolutely wrong. The tune is unmistakeably British, not having anything of the musical stylistic characters of the Spanish tradition. There are theories about a possible Scottish Origin of the tune though, tracing its origins in the latest part of the XVII century (at least in its fifes&drums version). Band versions were arranged in the latest part of the XVIII century with the development of the real Military Bands.
On hearing the marches of the foot guards, no man regardless of his rank or station in life, could fail to walk with pride, neck back in his collar, and perhaps smile just a bit. God bless the Guards, one and all! God save the Queen!
0:01 Grenadier Guards
1:35 Scots Guards
2:51 Irish Guards
4:07 Welsh Guards
5:21 Coldstream Guards
Listening to this brings back so many memories of marching down the mall. Hated public duties now I wish I was back. Proud ex Irish Guardsman Quis Separibit
"Bloody Mick" and how the regiment wears that moniker loudly and proudly!
@@southenglish1love it mate. You ex guards also
@@carloshannon8346 No, just read somewhere that is how the British military refers to the Irish Guards.
My favourite is The Garb of Auld Gaul, mainly because my music teacher at secondary school was Lt. Col. S. Rhodes, former Director of Music of the Scots Guards. A great musician, and a wonderful teacher. He also arranged the most commonly played version.
First march is Scipio by Händel. Believe me. Escort for the Colour is played during Trooping the Colour ceremony when the Massed Bands are doing the Spin Wheel manouver.
All truly amazing and patriotic beautiful pieces of music, was a pleasure to be at horse guards to watch my brother take part in the 2014 Trooping of the Colour
Scipio still gives me chills. The same feeling I got when I first saw the men of the Royal Malay Regiment marching to it.
My dear Sir, you are absolutely right. Scipio is my beloved son Dan's favourite and he is about to be commissioned into The Rifles this August 2016. You can imagine how proud I feel. By the way, i think that your name is magnificent - you must be someone very important in your country with such a name.
J.Smith - Good for your son!. However, I hope that when he gets into The Rifles they still have a lot of the old Light Infantry marches. Maybe the old KOYLI "With jockey to the fair!" And best of luck in his new career!
Garb of old Gaul is the one who gives goosebumps
@MahaRajaWali Yes, it is a shame Scipio isn't performed more often in the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Armed Forces. Maybe we should petition the Panglima ATM to have more events like Military Tattoos to improve public-military relations.
Love all the foot guard slow marches..This feeling of pride...Miss drill...love my corps slow march too RLC
1:35 undoubtly the best and chilling Slow March where soldiers marching get that shivers and full pride injected in their bodies
Nah, Let Erin Remember is the ultimate best.
Figaro is the best slow march
ever-Long Live The Coldstream Guards
The Guardsman "Non piu andrai" from Mozart's Marriage of Figaro"
I like "The Duke of York."
the Coldstream Guards have the finest slow march in the Household Division, possibly equalled by the stately tune of Scipio. Scots Guards and Grenadiers have the best quick marches, even though Milanollo and St.Patrick's Day are almost equally poignant. Someone judged 'Eilean Laddie to be too trivial but especially when it is played with pipes,drums and band, it is greatly stirring. The British Grenadiers is short, effective, brilliant, unforgettable.
The Grenadiers are the Senior Regiment of the Foot Guards (1656) but the Coldstream Guards were formed earlier than the Grenadiers (1650). But at the age of its formation, General Monck's Regiment was part of the New Model Army,being accepted into the Royal Establishment only in 1661, thus taking second place after the 1st Foot Guards. In order to acknowledge their "unofficial" seniority, the Coldstreamers were granted the "left"of the line, the Grenadiers being the "right" of the Line.
I beg your pardon... they most certainly did not, "steal," it!
Handel gave permission for his march, "Scipio," to be used by the Grenadier Guards, shortly after his opera Scipione premièred in London.
Which leads me to believe that the Coldstream Guards were given permission to use, "Non più andrai," as their slow march as well.
I have to say though, it is incredibly amusing to hear an American talk about stolen culture...
FUNNY! Yesterday i read the total opesit, Haendel was bed to wirgt the march for the foot troops , and afterwards used it in the opera! Sow wat is the hen and wat is the egg?! Nevermind it is a very beutyful march! Sweden
What a collection of gems.
I don't like most slow marches, but I have to say, Men of Harlech is amazing. Also, I just find something pleasing to the ear about Scipio. The perfect summary of the pride and pomp of the British Army.
I used to love slow marching. It has an elegance all its own.
The Garb of Old Gaul reigns supreme "Nemo Mi Impune Lacessit"
The first time I saw a trooping it was the very early '60, with the cold war very much on. My dad was a US Air Attache, so we had seats in the diplomatic section. The Coldstream Guards were trooping their colours, and I'll never forget it. I owe most of a very good education to Great Britain, and hope to return soon permanently.
Nulli Secundus! God Save the Queen.
Thank You! I was never able 'to serve, as I have been an amputee from the age of 14 years. I truly envy every man, (& woman!) who gets the opportunity to step up and 'don the uniform'.
Even though I am an American, (of African extraction), I truly admire the pageantry of the British Military!
Just think of it! 600 years of Tradition!
This brings back memories, having served in 4 out of 5 Regiments of Foot
one of the best marches. greetings from germany
This is great! I can't find Scipio anywhere man! The last time I heard that slow march was during my days in the Boys' Brigade.
@Najismongolia Razak - several reasons are put forward - supposedly St David told the Welsh Army (fighting the Anglo Saxons) to wear a leek, so they could be easily identified. The Welsh Archers (fearsome artillery of their day) wore leeks during the Hundred Years War. And the Tudor Royal Family paid their Palace Guards in Leeks. Hope this helps. Just don't call it a vegetable, or say it's "stupid"!!! These Guardsmen are Welsh and very, very proud - even of leeks (which are delicious).
I am an American but I had to give you a thumbs up because your were spot on !
Best tune ever Les Huguenots.
@KFWVAII
This is Scipio. Escort to the colour is played before the colour is recieved. This is played as the flag is paraded by the queen.
Scipio has long been one of my favourite pieces of music.
great vid.
Good job at keeping the Grenadiers and the Coldstream away from each other. Historically they are rivals.
"Handel" was actually called Haendel-he was German,came to GB as the then king was also German-the Hannoverians,remember!It doesn't really matter.The music is wonderful!What an Army and what a government!The contrast could not be starker!
I was looking for this music for so long! Finally
At navy league cadets, we just got a whole new band, after it was me and my little sister, with me as the Bass Drum and her as the snare, now we have 2 glocks, sybmols, clarinet, 2 more snares, and a trumpet. I'm so excited to teach them Scipio, Danny boy, O the saints, Heart of oak, etc! :)
GOOD ON YA RGJ!!!!! MY OLDMAN WAS IN THEM LAD
Moreover, it's British Army's tradition to put Grenadiers Guard on the right-most side of the parade while the Coldstream Guards on the left-most(to ensure 'second to none').
I love Garb of the Old Gual and Figaro
5.03 , favorite phrase of any march.
Handel was a big supporter of the various regiments of the British Army in his day and has several musical connections to them.
I swear that the version of Scipio played here is the Australian version (70 beats per minute vs 67 BPM for the British)
Yes it's definitely faster than usual in this video.
God bless the Empire 🇬🇧🇧🇲🇦🇺🇳🇿
The Coldstream Guards moto is second to none so you put them last.
I think that Mozart actually wrote Non piu andrai originally for the Coldstream Guards, then added it to The Marriage of Figaro after that.
God Save The King!
@emptyangel
Actually you are semi correct... Handel actually wrote "Scipio" for the Grenadier Guards before he actually included it into Scipione.
Video is fine. It is all you need to accompany these fine marches.
Lovely
Love coldsteam especially 1btl
wrong: Mozart actually listened to the Band of the Coldstream Guards performing "the Old Coldstream Marches" at St.James's Palace and, from that march, he took the inspiration to compose the magnificent tune to be inserted in Le Nozze di Figaro.
First song in the video is actually used by the AAFC 1 Wing when the banner parade party is marching past.
+OfficialACChannel It is also the Household Division general salute
Same in 4 wing
Over on Wolf 359, this is the stuff that amazes us the most. Everything else is easily explained, but this whole category, beginning with the aurochs horn tromp, is too subtle even for us. Hint: this is all about peace, love, and not needing Foot Guards. On W359 we have the Foot Lovers, and that is "Foot" as in "not Mounted". We hail you, Earthlings!
No i am Ex Coldstream Guards but served in Germany, on what was Amie , when the Warrior was first introduced .
Songs that you maybe looking for!!!
Wellington
Household Brigade
British Grenadiers
Carry On
more songs are being added in the future
Indian Army Grenadiers share this March.
As it should!
Greetings from the USA.
The songs you are looking for maybe found in this list!!!
Wellington
Household Brigade
British Grenadiers
Men of Harlech
More to be added after so many research hours!!!
Favourite quick march is the Grenadier's, favourite slow march is the Coldstream's
I find that hard to believe. I have been a great fan of music of the British Army for decades and never heard that story. In the 18th century, the music of Mozart was very popular (contrary to some dubious accounts) and was adapted for military band. The Abduction from the Seraglio is one example. Mozart complained it was arranged for band by Wendt before he had a chance to do so and make money.
@KFWVAII First march is Scipio.
I am a Finnish Navy Reserve Ltn. There is the BAND.
does anyone else think that the Scottish and Irish Guard Slow Marches sound simmilar?
No shit
Yes a bit
Though of German birth, Handel wrote superb music that I think has preserved the British Monarchy. Elizabeth II, while not so great as Elizabeth I, has served well as Monarch. Rule Britannia!
Lets cut to the chase, Coldstreamers and the rest.
One should never say, 'absolutely' until a case is proven QED. No one knows, for sure where the origin of The British Grenadiers comes from. The oldest versions of the British Grenadiers have an uncanny resemblance to a Spanish Dance I have here in both the verso and chorus structures. If the two parties went to court, the Spanish one would win for 'copyright infringement'.
There is no need for your rudeness. My Father was a Coldstreamer and I do not agree with your comment.
does anyone know where to find the notes for this song on trombone
What is the name of the song between 4:12 and 5:19
"Men of Harlech".
Cornelius Chemitei "Men of Harlech" Probably the "unofficial" Welsh national anthem after "Land of My fathers"
Top stuff!!
Don't know who played these marches - but, excellent.
Household division massed bands
Exactly.
Scipio, The Garb of Old Gaul, Let Erin Remember, Men of Harlech, Figaro
why did they go out of order? grennies 1st but the coldstream (2nd guards) last?
Bc Coldstream guards and Grenadier guard they are rivalry and also Coldstream guards they don't wanna be second or Grenadier guards is on top.
No, It Is Scipio at the start.
@ShortsGardens
God save the Queen!
@zegermans750 can i just let you know that your contry was founded by the british so in all fairness anything you do is a british achievement any way you look at it
Scipio, Garb of Old Gaul,not recognized,Men of Harlech
After Men of Harlech, I did not recognize the tune.
How'd you manage that? Bandsman?
Each marches are representing the battalions or regiments?
Also fijian guards practise this when slow march
What is the tune at 5.30.....????
Border Collie Figaro
Slow March of the Coldstream Guards
Thank you Alejandro......much appreciated. Best Regards from Australia.
First version is undoubtedly 'Scipio', and if you're going to claim that it's not, at least learn to spell first - it was written by Handel, not Hayden.
UTRINQUEPARATUS
More like Swift and Bold forever.... who took Pegasus Bridge... OX and Bucks Light Infantry which is now.... The Rifles
i might join the grenadiers
Baba Zoole Don't do it!!!!! Join the Coldstream! Haha.
What a foul thing to say xd
I am an Officer in the Grenadier Guards I am Brigadier General
Check the video which I responded.
A bit faster than the actual marches, but still good
RULE BRITANNIA!
absolutely wrong. The tune is unmistakeably British, not having anything of the musical stylistic characters of the Spanish tradition. There are theories about a possible Scottish Origin of the tune though, tracing its origins in the latest part of the XVII century (at least in its fifes&drums version). Band versions were arranged in the latest part of the XVIII century with the development of the real Military Bands.
@emptyangel Tee hee ;)
Rule Brittania brothers
The rest is just the same, isn’t it?.......That doesn’t really work, does it.....did you try....?........Or this!........HAHAHA!
omg and the first is from handel. we will die !! The music was composed by composers, how dreadful !!
No
hey they stole the one at 5:20 from mozart!
On the other hand, the Americans are not the English gone wrong.
well wouldn't be the first time the british have stolen someone else's cultural heritage for their own!