G bugles man, they're built different. Literally, it's much easier to play loud on a G bugle than it is a Bb marching horn. On the flipside, it's harder to actually sound good on a G bugle than it is a Bb instrument, so when a G bugle line (like The Commandant's Own) is in tune, it's quite impressive. This isn't a "G bugles good, Bb instruments bad" post, but after coming into possession of an old bugle and comparing it to its Bb marching counterpart, I can really see why a G bugle line is so much louder. If I tried to play the same dynamic on the bugle and the Bb horn, I'd be putting a lot more effort into producing that level of sound on the Bb horn.
@@worcestershirey, even when everyone was playing on G, the Marines were known for their big sound. Even with competitive groups, it's more about how students are taught to play than the instrument itself.
Dude you do know these guys have decades of skill over any drum corps. I'm sick and tired of hearing "The Marine DBC is the best" no duh. Everyone marching has been in music for a minimum of 15 years and have dedicated their lives to music. While regular corps members have to deal with college, kids jobs ECT. I commend the regular kids over the Marines because at least the kids are adding more to society like becoming engineers or becoming computer science majors vs old heads who contribute the learning and passion of music.
I read a while back that they have the 3 valve mellophones, but they were having problems with them. They switched back to the 2 valve mellophones until they can work out the kinks with the 3 valve.
They have such a huge sound for such a small group
G bugles man, they're built different.
Literally, it's much easier to play loud on a G bugle than it is a Bb marching horn. On the flipside, it's harder to actually sound good on a G bugle than it is a Bb instrument, so when a G bugle line (like The Commandant's Own) is in tune, it's quite impressive. This isn't a "G bugles good, Bb instruments bad" post, but after coming into possession of an old bugle and comparing it to its Bb marching counterpart, I can really see why a G bugle line is so much louder. If I tried to play the same dynamic on the bugle and the Bb horn, I'd be putting a lot more effort into producing that level of sound on the Bb horn.
@@worcestershirey, even when everyone was playing on G, the Marines were known for their big sound.
Even with competitive groups, it's more about how students are taught to play than the instrument itself.
@@davidwarner3326that and the " "Commandant's Own" are paid professional military musicians who are on long term contracts.
Professional Musicians
That's because they give it their ALL every note every repoitoir every movement. Semper Fi
Once a Marine, always a Marine.
Once a tuba always a tuba.
My favorite drum corps of the current day.
Gives me goosebumps every time I listen! Semper Fi!
The tradition of corps sound, visual, movement, discipline is amazing. Blows all of the corps out there away.
Dude you do know these guys have decades of skill over any drum corps. I'm sick and tired of hearing "The Marine DBC is the best" no duh. Everyone marching has been in music for a minimum of 15 years and have dedicated their lives to music. While regular corps members have to deal with college, kids jobs ECT. I commend the regular kids over the Marines because at least the kids are adding more to society like becoming engineers or becoming computer science majors vs old heads who contribute the learning and passion of music.
Fantastic!
When they don't have to do much to say a lot means Master Class.
Fantastic vibe love your!! shops & drumbook all the way .. ❤
Semper Fi Devildogs!
god’s musicians
How can the contras see the drum major during the national anthem?
They finally posted it
I have to say, I like the arrangement they did in 2022 better. But still great!
Everything about this performance was sexy! Semper Fi!
I remember another corps play the battery closing statement from 1:58 but I can't think of the one who did it. Anyone knows?
Found it. Cadets 2012
Oorah and have a Good Morning
They should compete with a dci corps
OORAH
What manufacturer does the bugle line play on? Are they still using Kanstul? I know they shut their doors several years back.
They were made by BAC who now owns all of the old kanstul tooling
All BAC, other than the Mellos which are still on Kanstul 2V’s
Very nice than brass band....😁
Why do they continue to use only mellophones and 2 valves?
I read a while back that they have the 3 valve mellophones, but they were having problems with them. They switched back to the 2 valve mellophones until they can work out the kinks with the 3 valve.
Because it sounds amazing
The glockenspiel, chimes and bells, have no place in a Drum and Bugle Corps of this caliper. JMO.
It's the new style
@@dfmanza style Schmile! I’m old school and I don’t have to like it! 😄