March to Beating Retreat Rehearsal

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March to Beating Retreat Rehearsal - June 2013

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The Massed Bands, Corps of Drums, and Pipes and Drums of the Household Division, and the Band and Bugles of The Rifles plus members of The Napoleonic Society march from Wellington Barracks to Horse Guards Parade to rehearse for 'A Military Music Spectacular' which takes place on the evenings of 12th and 13th June 2013.
Marches played are:
'Punjaub' by Charles Payne
'The Watch Tower' by Rudolf Herzer
'The Green Hills of Tyrol' by Rossini/Macleod

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@Drummy1945 10 жыл бұрын

I was a Drum major in the Grenadier Guards back in the 50s, I am now 84, but that does not dim my memories of strutting along Birdcage Walk, before a lot of these young men were born, but they can still produce the magical sound that makes me swell with pride and think..."I WAS THERE ONCE!.".......well done lads!

@dibble419 10 жыл бұрын

You have every right to be proud, Rodney. What a wonderful sound.

@dibble419 10 жыл бұрын

Once a Guardsman always a Guardsman.

@TheDrummie1 6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your service Sir.

@bigthang-on8458 6 жыл бұрын

Once a soldier always a Soldier... Rodney, you must be proud and your Country is proud of you.

@maureenmcglynn638 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You for your service Sir. My dad was a Bandsman in the Lancs. Fusilliers and fought in WW2. There's nothing like a British Military Band. I shed tears each time I hear one. Thank you also dad. Miss you and love you forever

@johncherry2205 5 жыл бұрын

PLENTY OF OOOOMPH nobody does it better

@christineloraas9429 3 жыл бұрын

Stein Jensen 2 091968

@liamb111169 9 жыл бұрын

Hairs on my neck stand up every time I watch a British army marching band. So full of tradition and skill. May we never fade away our history and be proud to be born British for ever.

@johnlewis9745 4 жыл бұрын

When the s - - t hits the fan & our backs are to the wall, it’s things like this that reminds me that although we are Welsh, Scots, Northern Ireland & English, we are first & foremost British.

@johncherry2205 3 жыл бұрын

Well said mate

@garyharold8041 3 жыл бұрын

As a Canadian who, with his brother and father who also served and now my son who is currently serving in the Canadian Forces, we are also proud to be members of the British Commonwealth of Nations. God Save the Queen.

@ehupnowthen 7 жыл бұрын

I remember when rehearsing for beating the retreat at Pirbright to this.... the music got to me so much the drum Major shouted at me with a massive booming voice "KNIGHT YOU ARE NOT MARCHING YOU ARE FUCKING SWAGGERING" then the biggest smile I will never forget it...he didnt smile much but the march and music and pride got to him...

@tonischasche6562 10 жыл бұрын

Your Military Tradition is something Special , Be proud of your Country Toni from Vienna

@suzitagroom2869 6 жыл бұрын

TonI Schasche I am very Proud of my Father. He was a Sargent Major in the Army in Gibraltar for 25 years

@youtubeaccount5738 2 жыл бұрын

This version of Punjaub is definitely the best version of it!!

@donaldthomson7682 9 жыл бұрын

THE GREATEST FREE SHOW IN LONDON Great Britain at its best

@USC1963 10 жыл бұрын

As a retired USAF member, I am definitely enjoying these marches. As a teenager, I live in England for three years and have always had a very fond place in my heart for the peoples of Great Britain. The British Army marches are right up there with the Sousa marches for the American military. It would actually be nice to have a joint parade with the British military bands and American military bands as they play their various marches and parade both in London and Washington, DC.

@1chish 10 жыл бұрын

@ USC1963 You might appreciate massed bands of the Royal Marines, USMC and Royal Netherlands Marines taking part in 'Beating Retreat 2014' which took place at HorseGuards on 3rd and 4th June this year. There are various uploads on KZfaq... enjoy! Oh and I also served with your guys in my time with the RAF and there was always a lot of banter and pride but a lot of mutual respect. And like you I would love the American people have a chance to witness 'Trooping the Colour' in Washington DC one year... we only need a bit of flat gravel!

@raymondallen8026 6 жыл бұрын

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@GSXRAlstareK3 4 жыл бұрын

Hi we did exactly that on the Edinburgh tattoo I was a drummer and we were with the US Drill team. We trained and practised and spent many weeks with them. Awesome memories .. Great guys ... We also played cards in between performances lol ...

@peterdaniel7875 6 жыл бұрын

Never get sick of watching and listening. Only The British can do this so well.

@jimspink2922 5 жыл бұрын

There is something about a military band that makes you get into step with the music even if haven't been in the military.

@rodolfojude4902 9 жыл бұрын

Only the british can play such good military marches on the marching band. Fantastic brilliantly done. Thanks.

@jamth118 9 жыл бұрын

All as a show for the public as well is really nice of them.

@lauvredis 10 жыл бұрын

Living in Montreal during the 30's the various bands, The Grenadeiers, Black Watch, marched regularly and they lifted the people spirits up..

@windy344 11 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the second march. The 'Watch Tower' is not a march we hear played very often but it should be, quite uplifting and played beautifully here. Thanks very much from Canada for uploading this. Thoroughly enjoyable...great video.

@thies7831 2 жыл бұрын

3:31 'The Watchtower' ? Come on, it's converted war loot. The original is a German march, 'Hoch Heidecksburg'.

@johncherry2205 Жыл бұрын

Hoch Heidelberg , my all time favourite march

@state1162 7 жыл бұрын

Priceless no where in the world is there anything as grand as British army bands ,so trump when you visit Great Britain and remember this

@BlauAlder 10 жыл бұрын

What a great selection of marches, could listen to this all day.

@ivanlussich8146 6 жыл бұрын

What fantastic music these British bands play, in such a beautiful setting. I am from Uruguay, I have been in London many times and enjoy British traditions. I liked Mr Angell-Baker comment. Thank you Messrs Troopingadmin for identifying the marches.

@thomasalford9936 10 жыл бұрын

Never heard the Punjaub played so well... great bass section

@thebigbongo268 3 жыл бұрын

Only picked up these videos recently and am hooked completely. Used to play in a local town band (various instruments ) but was regularly called to beat the bass drum so this brings back happy memories of Somme day and Remembrance Day parades! Just excellent! Thanks for uploading.

@bleker001 10 жыл бұрын

The massed bands of the Household division are the best in the world. No band can "beat" them. Thank you for posting this video.

@nevilleoliver1883 6 жыл бұрын

bleker001 Royal marine massed band any day of the week

@katerinakempb8217 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry HMRM massed Bands, no one is as good or even close to Marine Band Service.

@carolbradley6826 11 ай бұрын

And, here we go again with a wonderfully incredible British military band. How could one ever go wrong with that sound.!!!

@speedyneutrino1729 8 жыл бұрын

I'm very fond of the "Punjaub March" as well as "The Watchtower" whose title is actually "Hoch Heidecksburg".

@emptyangel 11 жыл бұрын

Love it when the Corps of Drums and band play together.

@ivorscott3568 10 жыл бұрын

These are perhaps two of my favourite marches,,, stright back,,chest out,,,, no one can match these Guards,,,,,,

@mlwilkinson89 3 жыл бұрын

Royal Marines here hold my beer

@bgrobin66 8 жыл бұрын

Now that is pretty darned impressive right there.

@Davidjames-fr8on 7 жыл бұрын

Just outright brilliant !!!!

@robertskelly6387 6 жыл бұрын

Simply the greatest military bands on this planet. Greatest respect for your service.

@noelevans8239 5 жыл бұрын

Robert Skelly I agree

@Peter-lm3ic 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely unbeatable military marching music unequaled anywhere! Well done the Guards!

@Peter-gq7rv 9 жыл бұрын

Superb! Brings back past memories of serving in the British Army. Happy days!

@gioPHL 10 жыл бұрын

Wow. That was stunning. Brilliant. Thank you for posting this. Such precision and instrumental perfection. I kind of got chills. Lol.

@GrimleySweden 11 жыл бұрын

Always amazing listening to these british military bands keeping up the high musical standards during marching. The march "Punjaub" is demanding, especially in the cornet parts, and even there are so many musicians playing this at the same time, it´s wonderfully kept together and performed. Impressive!

@jeffpollock9693 7 жыл бұрын

When it comes to pomp ceremony and drill no one can do it better than the Brits

@peterdaniel7875 6 жыл бұрын

Brings back such good memories of when you did it.

@mauricesullivan8625 4 жыл бұрын

I cannot understand why anyone would to put a thumbs down to this music and parade, they have got to be made of stone. Maybe some of you would like to give all a reason why have disliked this video, I bet we don’t hear a thing.!! 🇬🇧👍🏻

@soultraveller5027 4 жыл бұрын

Just a few words. Lefty cunts liberal/labour political elites / BBC //lefty students / Brexit remoaners / guardian readers /one of the biggest cunts out there James O'Brien LBC presenter that's a start

@mollieyaxley8215 6 жыл бұрын

Why oh why does everyone compare. We’re not the same and thank God for that,, but this video makes your hair stand on end. We’re bloody good., thanks boys.

@stevequinn2028 7 жыл бұрын

So damn "Sharp" and the second march they played was just wonderful.

@mollieyaxley8215 6 жыл бұрын

Well done Rodney, I for one am proud of you as of all our servicemen. Thank you for your dedication and making us feel proud.

@abbamanic 5 жыл бұрын

Stunning, what skill and precision!

@Kyleinasailing 10 жыл бұрын

Just brilliant.

@familypaladin 10 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the bass trombone!!!!

@stevequinn2028 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic.

@smcmanus201 9 жыл бұрын

Sauerland39 - you're right Hoch Heidesburg is originally a great German march but as was later said we know it as Watch Tower, it's a great march one I have marched to more times than I can count, it's the march of my Corps the Royal Military Police of the British Army

@toyman9642 6 жыл бұрын

Right on Cory Branch...I had the rare opportunity of seeing the massed bands of the Royal Marines. Spectacular doesn't even begin to describe the experience.

@bobanderson3453 10 жыл бұрын

One of my favourites, the old Punjaub and followed by Hoch Heidecksburg ( also called "The Watchtower").

@gustavokennedy213 Жыл бұрын

February 24 2023 and this still rocks. Love how they March in perfect formation.

@garniergames8643 8 жыл бұрын

Man i love the bass trombone verry nice

@jerrydowse5061 4 жыл бұрын

What a March.will have this at my funeral on the way in..

@beeannie41 10 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic Em .... so love bands, whichever type suits me, but my # 1 is a full-on Pipe band. Wow .... Excellent video.

@Asoveth 5 жыл бұрын

Oha even a German March there ... really great

@sjaakzwart1 10 жыл бұрын

Punjaub; it's a fantastic English March with an Indian style.

@neville592 9 жыл бұрын

*spice

@sidscrote2006 5 жыл бұрын

Mmmmm smell that curry, is that with rice or chips?

@ianrobertson5798 9 жыл бұрын

Another typical day in wonderfull London !

@ianrobertson5798 5 жыл бұрын

WOW Over 1 million views I watched this when it was only about 3,000.

@peterfurnissfoxton1143 10 жыл бұрын

Two of the best marches ever

@speedyneutrino1729 8 жыл бұрын

I'm from the USA and there are quite a number of British marches that I marched to and enjoyed when I was in the band at school. I've discovered two very fine Polish marches that you might like "Marsz Rzeczpospolita" and "Krakowski Dzicie". No, I can't pronounce them but they're exceptional and well worth hearing.

@mariacornwallis1602 8 жыл бұрын

+SpeedyNeutrino172 I bet you had to look them up to spell them

@speedyneutrino1729 8 жыл бұрын

+maria cornwallis ..Ms Cornwallis, you are RIGHT, even though I've finally memorized them by now.....however I DO still check the spelling.

@hvsteve1 10 жыл бұрын

Almost a sexual experience for those of us who live for this stuff here in the States.

@danielw5850 5 жыл бұрын

Steve, you’re a madman, with talk of sexual experiences and the trombone section- God Bless you!

@franksullivan3554 4 жыл бұрын

Band of bugles

@mauricesullivan8625 4 жыл бұрын

Well said sir.🇬🇧

@Kurrotako 10 жыл бұрын

It is more than brilliant , it is terrific .

@derreth 10 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for posting

@michaelhogan3246 6 жыл бұрын

This is great music and march. 1st time I heard and just now. It is the best! Thank you again trooping admin.

@stewartsnape1231 4 жыл бұрын

The five leaders at the front of the band look very smart in their dress and marching

@troopingadmin 11 жыл бұрын

The Scots Guards Drum Major was not on the parade for Trooping or Beating Retreat this year. The current Scots Guards Drum Major is Mo Brown and is based in Catterick.

@robertwilson123 7 ай бұрын

The Guards Band start with the march Punjaub by Charles Payne.

@Sophie.S.. 10 жыл бұрын

Brilliant - thanks for posting.

@19561962fm 10 жыл бұрын

absolument fantasticccccccccccccc!

@fritsrens9269 4 жыл бұрын

Great recordings. I enjoy it very often. Greetings, F.Rens Netherlands.

@karenlesley5105 5 жыл бұрын

A wonderful sight and sound.

@aaron221969 11 жыл бұрын

I am not British, but if i was i would be very proud!

@deepakgore6442 3 жыл бұрын

English, Welsh, Scott's, Irish, who ever, playing Punjab.. Thosr are the echos of the British Empire, still stirring the inner chords of the Commonwealth.

@FFEMTB08 8 жыл бұрын

This American loves this!! I would love to witness this in person!!

@ianrobertson5798 8 жыл бұрын

And this Englishman says you can get tickets to watch this You will be very welcome. Regards from London UK

@danielw5850 6 жыл бұрын

You’re ALWAYS welcome, here, cousin!

@md0u9186 11 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant!

@rodolfojude4902 9 жыл бұрын

The best of the best british military marching band brilliant music D best in the world.

@JohnnyNorfolk 11 жыл бұрын

A fantastic site. Thanks again.

@gabrielquezadagallegos8266 10 жыл бұрын

Muy buenas las marchas inglesas, pueden oirlas ,muy acompasadas y alegres, se pasaron.Levantan el ánimo. en march to beating rehearsal, de junio 2013

@JohnnyNorfolk 6 жыл бұрын

Great selection of music.

@joshua8080 4 жыл бұрын

The wonderful voice of Senior Drum Major. Mathew Betts

@MrGreidinger 10 жыл бұрын

Magnifico...Perfeito....

@alongamoemmanuel9169 3 жыл бұрын

That was marvelous

@meadowlands1937 11 жыл бұрын

Punjaub at 1:00 WOW! What a marvelous sound. I had to check another recorded version to find out if I had actually heard that bit before.Thanks again troopingadmin

@mercedesaudivw 8 жыл бұрын

No Punjaub, is not a dutch march. It is composed by the british composer Charles Payne (1863)

@janengerry1 11 жыл бұрын

Geweldig bedankt voor het plaatsen

@5ch4rn 10 жыл бұрын

So loved that.

@bobrobinson2104 10 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, so great to hear the RMP Corp March `The Watch Tower`

@duchduchenne7744 10 жыл бұрын

des frissons, a l'écoute de ces fantastiques musiciens

@MrFortytwa 11 жыл бұрын

Just fantastic to listen to the music. Beating of the Retreat is always special & sad.

@dingusdingus2152 Ай бұрын

Every time I lay down to take a nap these guys go right past my bedroom window.

@hansvangameren8880 8 жыл бұрын

Geweldig, om te zien en te horen.

@troopingadmin 11 жыл бұрын

'The Watch Tower' by Rudolf Herzer (aka 'Hoch Heidecksburg')

@WankersCramp69 10 жыл бұрын

If we are to retreat we need to look dam good doing it!

@ianrobertson5798 10 жыл бұрын

Yet one more reason that validates my feakin love of being born English

@truefalse207 9 жыл бұрын

Ian Robertson And 6:06 onward's for Scottish

@ianrobertson5798 9 жыл бұрын

listen you red headed carrot top witch shut the fuck up and get back to washing the dishes and I bet your shit at that dumb fucker

@speedyneutrino1729 8 жыл бұрын

My my, Ian...you seem distraught.

@ianrobertson5798 8 жыл бұрын

And you sound like a right nutter

@MultiSandtrooper 3 жыл бұрын

The best 8 minutes of my life!!!❤

@lauvredis 10 жыл бұрын

Love it.

@christopherfisher6293 6 жыл бұрын

Head up! Shoulders back! March with pride!!

@danielw5850 3 жыл бұрын

You forget, “Stomach- in, neck- in the back of the collar, know your dressing, Bags of swank”! 😉🇬🇧

@johndavies6935 4 жыл бұрын

Well done ! Thanks for posting

@ehupnowthen 8 жыл бұрын

This is what it is to be British..... Makes me proud, what have other countries got to match this?....nothing..... and to have served in the best Army in the world bar none...this is what our heritage is all about..God save the Queen and our great nation.

@rudolfsnijder2427 8 жыл бұрын

I think Communist countries have more bigger than this one. God save your Queen hahah XD

@Nigel_Gardiner 8 жыл бұрын

+Enrile Fariz Bigger, yes....better? No.

@ehupnowthen 8 жыл бұрын

+Enrile Fariz Big is not always best ask your wife...I love the Russian Army they do things well too...Tell me one country that has the Heritage going back to 1660 not many i know that much...

@australianos21 9 жыл бұрын

extraordinario video, no se cansa uno de verlo, enhorabuena a la guardia real inglesa, magnifica exibicion.

@mauricesullivan8625 7 жыл бұрын

Well done boys, great stuff,!! Proud to have been there and done it with the household div. smart as a carrot. Sully.

@josefernandezrodriguezrodr2267 3 жыл бұрын

apresentação impecável. Movimentos perfilados perfeito. Digno de aplausos

@Fallon144 10 жыл бұрын

Damn why is this bringing me to tears? I'm not even British :)

@mariacornwallis1602 9 жыл бұрын

But you want to be

@Kyleinasailing 9 жыл бұрын

maria cornwallis Are you related to the General Cornwallis who was partly responsible for the Crown being defeated in America ?

@mariacornwallis1602 9 жыл бұрын

Stephen Lediard No comment... lol

@BudFieldsPPTS 7 жыл бұрын

Because the human spirit knows no borders, that's why. Music speaks to the soul, regardless of the music type.

@harveyharrison1088 6 жыл бұрын

Stephen Lediard. The Crown was defeated in N America because at the same time the Brits were fighting Napoleon and his allies who greatly outnumbered them, and resources for N America were limited. The Brits defeated the French at the battle of Waterloo which prevented N America becoming a French colony. Actually the Brits weren't defeated because they kept Canada. Now try some more nationalistic propaganda.

@speedyneutrino1729 8 жыл бұрын

Another fine German march you might enjoy is "Per Aspera Ad Astra", which is something like "Through adversity to the stars". Composed by Ernst Urbach.