Drums Solos for those interested (feel free to correct me if I've gotten any of them wrong). 1) 7:44-Illawalla 2) 22:49-Illawalla 3) 26:25-Kitchener's Army

I always scroll down in these military band videos to see your listing of the matches played. Much appreciated. I was a trombonist and also enjoyed playing the tenor/bass soli in Trafalgar!

@@Greg_Romford Happy to help! That's awesome! I might have to learn the Trombone just to play "Trafalgar". 😄

Trafalgar 🎶indeed 👌 This video I enjoyed it🤝👏🏻

Thank you again Delvin, what would we do without your knowledge.

Thank you so much.

Thanks for your service brother. And nice comment. 🙏🇬🇧

That’s a very generous compliment, thank you.

We have Scottish bands which are also amazing plus there is the Swiss top secret drum corp which is possibly better infact you could find a video which has both the HMRM band and the top secret drum corp preforming together which is great.

@@britainman3459 I know them well. I love the collaboration of Top Secret with HMRM the drumline. Top Secret is phenomenal. Thanks for the comments.

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Hello!! Can you recommend me some songs or pieces that you played if you don't mind? I badly want to know 😭

As far as marching music, all of the Sousa marches and of course The Army Song. We performed formal concerts as well as parades and military functions. We played major concert pieces, symphonic music and patriotic pieces. I also enjoyed playing holiday music. Some of my favorite pieces are Gustav Holst - First Suite in E-flat and Second Suite in F. I also loved to play Suite of Old American Dances by Robert Russell Bennett. I also loved to play any of the music from the musicals and I love any of the music composed by John Williams. I also love the big band and swing music such as any of the Glenn Miller tunes. Thanks for asking. @@jaelin7380

Proud to be Welsh,God Bless Trump

I know! It gives me goosepimples every time!

most Brits have no regard for our Service Personnel and wouldn’t know what a Royal Marine was if s/he jumped up and bit them

illwala one of the best drum lines there

Agree. I appreciate marines

Dear Phil, thank you so much to share your Welsh Guard experience with us. Of course, only people like you are able to grasp the difference between the to-day situation with the one existing in the 70s. I’m a former non commissioned officer of the french army. It goes without saying that l can only admire the perfect way the British present their parades. Their level is incredibly high, they leave all other armies far behind, even the American or the German who are not bad. As l was working in England after 7 years spent in the army, l had a work colleague in Slough who explained me that the drill being carried out by some regiments such as your previous one or the Royal Marines is so complicated, so tricky that it can’t be written down. There are so many simultaneous actions that the only way to teach it to new recruits is the "learning by doing" method. Can you confirm that? I don’t even mention the way they play music so excellently and this, while marching complicated patterns. A symphonic orchestra musician never has to face so difficult playing conditions. Thank you in advance for your answer. Please receive all my respects and greetings. (I saw many times the "Royal Tournament" in Earl’s Court or Edinburgh Castle. As I was in England also in the 70s, l might have see you in Buckingham or Windsor Castle, who knows? 😂

@@Laurent-Raggos you are correct . drill is learnt by doing it . constant parade square sessions in training . the likes of the queens birthday parade or state visits and so on are trained for separately . the garrison sergeant major for london has so much responsibility for the parades . the queens funeral was planned decades ago . the code was london bridge is down . there is a set sequence of things that are set into action . the gsm has a pace stick , and that is so important . not only for the length of the pace but for the distances between the regiments , the bands and even the street liners . without an experienced gsm , the parade wouldnt happen . as for the bands and corps of drums , it is difficult enough to be a musician , but also to march to a high standard is even harder . basically every thing in the parade is set from the pace stick . a set measurement for everything .

@@8ballphil150 Dear Phil, thank you so much for your quick and interesting answer. I think the public has no idea how tough the Queen's and now the King's Guards have to train to bring their parades to such a high level. It was for me a great pleasure and honor to exchange words with you, to my eyes you aren't an ordinary person but someone exceptionnal. Not everyone serves the Crown of England and you must be very proud of your life. Each year, million of people come to England to visit London and of course, to watch also the Changing of the Guards which is a must for every visitor. As many videos show it in YT, sometimes all these numerous visitors are somewhat embarrassing not to say annoying or disrespectful. Once again thank you Phil, keep well, I wish you all the best. Kind regards.

Did you come across Captain Haigh during your time in Deal?

What’re are you from Michael

@@kevinpierce3458 I am from OKLAHOMA. I was born and raised in Oklahoma City. I joined the MARINES after High School and served for 27 years. I went to Oklahoma City University, Seminary and became a United Methodist Pastor which I am also retired from.

@@michaelmelton9691 you’ve had a much varied life. I’m glad you got to visit my capital and fortunate enough to witness the wonderful Royal Marines band. Come visit again sometime, we’d love to have you.

@@kevinpierce3458 My wife and I are looking forward to a return trip to the U.K. My love for the U.K. started in July, 1969. I was an 18 year old U.S. Marine. I was fresh out of High School living in a place that some people would call hell. I was thousands of miles from my home in Oklahoma. I was scared and homesick. One of the things that has been critical to the mental health and spirit of the fighting man in all wars but especially this one was getting mail from home. When were in the field the mail was something we all looked forward to. My girlfriend back in the states had all of a sudden quit writing me letters. At first I didn’t think too much about it given that long delays of our mail catching up to us was not unusual. One morning I ran into a friend who had just came back from the States after being on leave. We were the same hometown and had attended school together. He came over to where I was sitting cleaning my rifle and said “man I’m sorry about your girlfriend dumping you”. I told him that was news to me and that I hadn’t heard from her for a while. He didn’t know I had no idea she had dumped me. Well, needless to say I was crushed. She finally sent me a “Dear John” letter telling me she couldn’t marry someone who was serving in that illegal war. To say that I was depressed was an understatement! However, in my line of work being depressed and distracted could kill you. About three week later during mail call I was told that the First Sergeant was looking for me and that I had mail. My First Sergeant came up to me and handed me a package. Actually it was a shoebox that had been wrapped in brown paper and it was addressed to me. The return address just said LONDON, ENGLAND. I was sure it was a mistake because I didn’t know anyone in England but there it was addressed to me. I opened the package and was stunned at the content. In that box there were letters, note cards and crayon drawings. They were from school children in the U.K. They told me they were praying for me and they hoped I could go home soon. There were crayon drawings of their dogs, home and towns where they lived . One little boy in crayon wrote “try to stay alive and don’t get dead because that would hurt”🤣I never found out why they did this extreme act of kindness and love to me. I don’t know how they got my name. Those children did more than raise my spirit. I am convinced that they actually saved my life. Ever since that day in July, 1968 I have been a total fan of the people in the U.K. Even today when I think back on that event it brings a tear to my eye. What kinds of people show those acts of kindness and love to a complete stranger? That’s easy for me to answer: it’s THE BRITISH PEOPLE! Please forgive me for being so long winded in the telling of this story. I just wanted you to understand why I have a tremendous love ❤️for the British people. PEACE & BLESSINGS , MIKE

@@michaelmelton9691 Blimey. That is strange how they got your name as uk didnt get involved in vietnam. I was 15 in 1969 and didnt connect to vietnam at all at the time. Guess it may have been a teacher at a london school with connections to the states? Then possibly your first sergeant saw you were down at the time and gave you the box? Anyways its great that you felt appreciation from us at that time. My home city of plymouth has a memorial to the us military on the banks of the river tamar where the soldiers boarded their landing craft on their way to normandy during WW2. I can remember my late mum who was a young girl ar the time calling them "those nice americans" as they used to give her candy on her way to school past their camp. One of her elder relations married a gi and went back with him to the states after the war. Salt lake city area if i remember correctly. We have a lot to thank america for here in the UK and europe so im glad those kids cheered you up at that time. Anyways all the best for the future.

What about HM's Royal Marines and the Swiss Top Secret Drum Corp preforming together?

I have traveled world wide and I agree that nothing beats it. When I went to the Changing of the Guard and listened to the ROYAL MARINE BAND I could sense the history. At one time the British ruled the world. The “SUN NEVER SET ON THE UNION JACK”. 🇬🇧GOD SAVE THE KING🇬🇧

Forget the best, they’re way beyond that.

*his majesty’s

She always referred to them as her boys and they respected her. She will be very sorely missed. A giant has fallen in Israel. I would compare her to Queen Victoria. She took after her late father’s steady rule.

Yes sure.

Deal ????

@@matthewlardner5328 Deal in Kent, UK. Is the Training Centre for the Band of the Royal Marines. Certainly was when i was in Service. Although the Commando Training Centre, Lympstone, Devon has it's own Sub-Band. Here is Deal, a beautiful Coastal town. www.google.co.uk/search?q=deal+in+kent&sxsrf=APwXEdcRk7BzjA4MMgKqi919RzQRRVN73Q%3A1687107945734&source=hp&ei=aTmPZN-3KrOy8gLo_JOIAw&iflsig=AOEireoAAAAAZI9HeZ39LVHb01-zzMzb2PyTL9gaCPtr&ved=0ahUKEwifkLTups3_AhUzmVwKHWj-BDEQ4dUDCAs&uact=5&oq=deal+in+kent&gs_lcp=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&sclient=gws-wiz Apologies for massive url. hope you enjoy.

God save the King, King of a proud Nation! Wolfgang Hamburg Germany

Just Excellent, loved the marching, loved the music and especially loved the "DRUMS"!!!!!

PRAISE THE LORD, BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Agree, drumming is excellent

Great hearing the Marines , but to say the worlds greatest military band it would be hard to agree with you on that ,there is great military bands all over the world ,,being from Canada I have always had a a great admiration for this band and it’s traditions ,

@@squamishfish yes their are but being retired Royal Navy I maybe a little biased... comes under we will to agree to disagree although would put Canadian military bands in front of your " Hollywood style" neighbours " Tradition" everything we do is based on this except in the Royal Air Force for them its more habit not tradition unlike the Senior service and the Army.

Thank you for your service , I was in the Canadian navy 12 years , I always held my head up high when I heard both of the The two Canadian navy bands playing heart of Oak , , but I never heard of any band competitions between world military bands to determine who is the best , To m3 they are all great

@@squamishfish many happy memories of drinking and good times with you lads when in the NATO squadron doing SNFL during my 22 years and runs ashore in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the moose is loose on a Sunday morning. Hearts of Oak always get something in my eyes when I hear this.. happy days shipmate, happy days ⚓

@@davidhoward5392 I was in Halifax , but mostly the west Coast Esquimalt base , In. Victoria British Columbia , cheers ,

Awesome reply!! So True. Made the Skin on my Back Tingle like Electric the day i passed out. When the Band Stop - THEY STOP!!! and the silence is litterally deafening. Your ears are Ringing as the DL starts the Drill Parade. I couldn't believe all of this was for us!! Amazing, Proud Memories of the Greatest Fighting Commando Force in the World. Thanks for your input. Captured Brilliantly.

Trot of adolf

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@@oldgit58 what

Thier nowhere near the best

They're

Italy they are not just bandsmen they are trained fighting men rifle men machine gunners morter men medics and much more

When marching with bands in the Comonwealth forces its simple. when the drum hits, your left foot should be hitting the ground. Other than that, marching is basically just exagerated walk at 120 paces a minute

@@mihai2526 Tell that to the Navy. 😂😂😂

@@BBob1 you're a bad man. The RN regularly show up the army with their marching skills, as for the budgie botherers we'll not go there.

@@mihai2526, true-ish. When marching in a long column, with the drum beat taking time to reach the troops further away, plus the chores off the buildings, other ways have to be found; like sight.

I THINK THE MARINES SHOULD PUT SUSSEX TO SLEEP EVERY NIGHT

Unfortunately none of them knew they’d be back 2 months later saying farewell to the commander in chief 😢😢😢

And thank you from uk

No i like top secret dum corps more

Sorry Patrick, this is a military marching band, not a field show band.

As a veteran of the RAF (not the band, the real RAF, rigger by trade) I would like to disagree, but I can’t, you are 100% correct. 😀👍🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇦

Som

Thank you.

Having seen & heard all 98 marching bands in the world (per Wikipedia), you can say this with experience & authority. But your friends, relatives, neighbors & co-workers report you tend towards exaggeration. The NSA & GCHQ have not confirmed this information as yet since they work on the clock only & seem to feel misinterpreting Russia's next moves in Ukraine are a higher priority. Therefore this investigation remains open.

@@DByers-ci5kr keep taking your meds and I'm sure you'll make sense one day instead of talking crap.

@@BBob1 It's called trolling, Mr Bob. Gotcha goat, dude. Have a nice parade.

Unique sound!

My pleasure.

Turn yee caps lock off will yae

They added an extra two rows of drummers for the second part up the mall

Once a matelot, ALWAYS a matelot, BZ guys from Canada RCN matelot

Let your chest swell with pride, Grandad!!!

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Royal Marines formed 1664 called Duke of York and Albanys maritime regiment of foot.

1664 They were formed.

wonderful brilliant the best in the 🗺 world ever 👏👍👌👏👏

God yes brilliant wow wow ❤🎉

We just say Her Majesty.'' Her Highness'' is for lower ranks such as Princes/Princesses, Royal Dukes and Duchesses.