Thanks for all the info again. Agree with number 7. Fantastic marching tune with the pipes complimenting it perfectly.

There is a fine quick march called "Tracks of Steel" that used to be played by RAC and RTR bands and was an excellent tune in my opinion. I have never heard it played since Colchester 1986. It is a pity some of our current bandmasters and directors of music cannot rummage around in the archive room a bit and bring back the great old marches. The repetition of marches these days is awful.

I certainly agree with you - every time I tune in I hope to hear something different but no same old selection - there must be hundreds of marches in libaries th at deserve to be heard now and again -wel live in hope === @@midnightteapot5633

Delvin - I agree I would have liked to hear 'Fear Nought' -a lovely March - for a part-time band I think they sound pretty good

​@@midnightteapot5633Hello Sir, you've mentioned "Tracks of Steel" previously to me I believe, and ever since I've tried finding recordings of it but to no avail! I'd love to hear it. It's a bit of a shame some of the "oldies" don't get a good airing. The Band of the Grenadier Guards played "Cambrai" a few months back, brought back by their former DoM B. Mason. It was rather lovely to hear.

Lawrence Binyon, surely.

Thank you Vicky, it's nice to bring other events to peoples attention rather than the Changing The Guard videos, but as we found out, even those can surprise from time to time.

@@olivernicholson9666 Thank you for pointing out my mistake, the version I copied, gave 2 Names in Reference, which is wrong of Course. I've corrected it, Thanks again.

Thank you.

You are very welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

You are more than welcome, I'm glad you enjoy the videos.

You are welcome.

Shades of Catterick!

I was surprised by that myself. Anybody got an answer why?

Spurs? Tradition. You find that foot guards officers wear them too.

​@@terryjeisman7550only mounted foot guards officers

their band uniform is modelled on cavalry uniform. hence the busbies.

Perhaps it's Tradition. Before there were Tanks, there were Mobile Artillery, pulled by Horses. You can take a look at how that was done, by having a look at the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery. After all, Tanks were only Armoured Vehicles Carrying a Mobile Artillery Gun, the first ones for sure anyway. Of course Tanks have evolved over the Years, but Mobile Horse Artillery is what they replaced. Same as the mechanised Vehicles for Reconnaissance is What the Household Cavalry at Horse Guards ride to War in now, instead of Huge Black Chargers. They still wear Spurs, when they March on Foot, as well as riding the MVRs. From the 17th Century right through to the 19th Century & the early part of the 20th Century, the UK have always had a Large Number of Mounted Troops, not Just Heavy & Light Cavalry, but also Hussar, Dragoons, Cannoneers & Grenadiers Regiments. As far Back as King Edward l, aka Edward Longshanks & aka The Hammer of the Scots, in the 13th & 14th Century, used Heavy Cavalry in the Conquest of Wales & the Attempted Conquest of Scotland. Many of these Mounted Regiments have been Disbanded or Amalgamated in to Different Regiments, but many of them, Officers & Other Ranks, retain the Spurs in homage to those Brave Regiments. That is what is so Special about the UK, they have 1000 + years of Proud Military History & no Regiments are completely Forgotten, their History is carried on into different Regiments, but it's still remembered.

You're very welcome.

Two points, never said it was Remembrance “Sunday” and you are wrong this is definitely the Nottinghamshire Band of the Royal Engineers, as they posted on their social media site.

It was Cambrai Day in Australia on the 19th November with a Parade and Service on the 20th . Royal Australian Armoured Corps Western Australia remembers Cambrai

The man who taught me Latin was a Royal Artillery subaltern at Cambrai and used to describe seeing the grey bulk of the tanks looming through the mist that November morning. He also showed us a map of the trenches which I suspect he should not have had.

The Royal Armoured Corps Band no longer exists (let alone the original bands of the cavalry regiments). (During the pandemic!!!), all these bands went into the "catch-all" bands called the "British Army Bands". However, the Reserves DO still have bands, meaning that the Royal Engineers (2 or 3 professional bands when I was a kid!) do still have a band, but not in the context of the professional Army...

After this event at The Cenotaph the parade marched around to the Royal Tank Regiment Memorial where the wreaths were laid, I only found out about this after the event, unfortunatley can't be in all places at once.

@@MrBaton74 Thanks for finding the answer, it looked a little strange but there had to be a good reason. Thanks for all you do.

@@NancyCampbell-rk9rm you are very welcome, I'm glad you enjoy the videos.

The Royal Tank Regiment is the only Regiment in the British Army that is allowed to wear Black coveralls.

@terryjeisman7550: The original "Men In Black".

Army reserve.....i would have been more surprised if they we're in step

I would agree!! I find it even more baffling that some drummers can be out of step!!

It can happen easily when you aren't on a flat surface, also the band is wearing spurs which can trip you up if you're not careful. I've seen HCMR guards trip on their spurs. The important thing is how long the band member is out of step, professionals are usually back in step within 4 strides, 2 left and 2 right.

Hard to play an instrument and march, it happens all the time, just not always documented on camera

Another reason, that out of PC is not often said, is; Since the Armed Forces relaxed the height Rules & people of 5'1" can join. You then have people of 6'1" marching next to Someone who is 5'1". Not only does it not look Good, a person who is 5'1" does not have the same natural steps as someone who's 6'1". The standard pace for a Soldier or Bandsman is 30" & they are required to March at 116 Paces per Minute for a Quick March. There are some differences between Regiments, but this is the General. If any of you have Children, you know what happens when a Youngster tries to Keep up. Those of you without Children can probably remember when you tried to keep up with Parents or older Siblings. So you should be able to see how people get out of step, whether playing an Instrument or Marching in Ranks. You maybe 5'11" but if the person next to you is struggling to keep up or are putting in a Hop Skip every few steps to get back into Step, that's going to throw you out, if you're trying to hold the Dressing & keep in Step.

Why aren't you there then?