U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Anniversary Tattoo - Part 10

Part 10 of 12 - A special evening of music celebrating the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps 50th Anniversary. Music groups from throughout the country perform in a special two-hour musical extravaganza celebrating the spirit of music. Part ten highlights the first of two parts featuring the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps from Washington, DC.
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[@anonunknown933]

This needs to be taught in our schools.

[@nakumastone715]

My patriotism has just been maxed out. Didn’t know that was possible.

[@vpertoso]

Magnificent!!! The American Continental Army marched to Revolution with this music. May we Americans never forget.

[@whdstudios2441]

England Taught Us Very Well!! God Save The Queen And God Bless America! 🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@anonunknown933]

I have mixed feelings but okay! ^_^
Once enemies, now brothers!

[@deanladue5367]

Two countries that were once bitter enemies, but now will ALWAYS have each others backs.

[@heavydutyrepair64]

The old guard Fife and drum corps are the best ,they March is very excellent

[@heavydutyrepair64]

Excellent performance ,Go old guard

[@martinaugustonunezzapata9689]

Saludos cordiales 😃 desde Medellín Antioquia Colombia Sur América.

[@brwneyesaz]

Beautiful performance.

[@felipeduenas2968]

happy 4th of July everyone

[@georgestokes5116]

the british did not wear hats like these guys

[@lauriedault5094]

That’s because these are not the British. Field musicians of the period wore the opposite colors of their brother soldiers.

[@fidny]

And it also depends on what British regiment you’re talking about, some did, each regiment had their own head gear.

[@twistedraidcan]

What’s the name of the song at 7:50

[@lauriedault5094]

The Rakes Of Mallow

[@lauriedault5094]

No, that’s not right. What is it, Melissa?

[@lauriedault5094]

Now, I’m thinking it was Drowsy Maggie.

[@FoxboroPiper]

It is indeed Drowsy Maggie...one of the most popular traditional Irish reels.

[@rtornellort]

What's with the British uniforms?

[@AustenDavid]

During the American Revolution, the United States wore blue coats with red facings. In order to stand out on the battle field to be visible to officers and the opposition, the musicians wore reverse colors; red coats with blue facings.

[@georgestokes5116]

they are not british

[@lovemusic794]

They are not British uniforms!

[@AustenDavid]

To add (three years later)
Since the musicians were non-combative but essential to the movements on the battle field it was generally understood and agreed upon to not target the other military’s musicians. The opposing colors of the coats aided in the processes of making out the musicians in order to better “protect” from unnecessary casualties of the musicians - although it did happen.

[@Bountyhopper]

@@AustenDavid well not just blue and red, they had a number of different colors, dark blue with red facings, dark blue with buff, sky blue with red facings, brown with red facings, brown with blue facings , brown with green facings, green with white, green with red, white with blue, different regiments wore different uniforms but yes the musicians wore what’s known as “reversed colors, which means the color of the coats and facings of the regiment will switch. But a lot of the time mainly early and mid war, they would simply wear hunting frocks

[@torjimon]

How to explain the presence of women in the ranks? As I understand it, in those days women were forbidden to wear men's clothing and to serve in combat troops. What are they doing here?

[@candicehoneycutt4318]

These people are picked based on rank and musical skill. They also didn't wear powdered wigs in battle

[@lauriedault5094]

Yet, this is today’s Army. It is not a re-enactment group. Also, are you not aware of the many women who disguised themselves as men just so they could fight in battle at the time, but remain nameless heroes of the cause because they could never reveal themselves?

[@torjimon]

@@lauriedault5094 ... But these women, all the same, were hiding. Because they had no right to serve in the army, and most importantly, to wear men's clothes, right?

[@torjimon]

@@lauriedault5094 ... Therefore, what we see in this video does not reflect the historical realities of those years, but the reality of our days - the victory of emancipation. :))

[@lauriedault5094]

@@torjimon Actually, it is both. Because these women are welcome in today’s Army, but are wearing the identical uniform of the men in this unit, which, referring to your first question, reflects accurately on history. :)

[@haraldisdead]

Ok, you can keep the fleets of tanks that we can't use, and the airplanes that can't fly in the rain...
Can we at least cut the performing arts parts of the military?

[@anonunknown933]

Military Music has a rich history.

[@haraldisdead]

@@anonunknown933 so does ballet

[@lauriedault5094]

@@haraldisdead Ballethas no military history; field music does. Next.

[@lauriedault5094]

Well, friend, TOGFDC is a marvelous recruiting tool. They play hundreds of functions every year representing the U.S. Army both here and abroad. Who do you think will fly your planes and drive your tanks? Recruits. And apparently, you are not aware that every single member of TOGFDC is not merely a musician. They are real infantry, and as such, are fully deployable. So that you may have your freedom to make false equivalence on social media, we as taxpayers maintain a military, which includes military music. Name one country that doesn’t. If you can, I’m certain they’ll welcome you with open arms.

[@haraldisdead]

@@lauriedault5094 "wHos gOnNa pAy fOr tHaT?!"