Top Secret Drum Corps: The Next Level (Basel Tattoo 2012)

Schweizer Fernsehen, 25. August 2012
Basel Tattoo:
www.baseltattoo.ch
Top Secret Drum Corps:
www.topsecretbasel.ch

[@ThyDungeonman2]

WHAT? I just- what??? Holy sh- WHAT??? I'm blown away. A sword fight WHILE maintaining rhythm, the precision of the marching, the mesmerizing movements, and flippin' light-up drums?? Are you kidding me?? World, how are you so awesome??

[@oOLadyAmiraOo]

They are from Switzerland 😉

[@tsuba666]

I won't go and answer everyone, so here we go. To whoever complain "they aren't clean" "they're not that great" please consider the following : they're recorded outside, with all the disadvantage that an outside recording may have. They're playing into Basel Kaserne (I don't even know how to explain the configuration of the site in english), so there is some echo (amongst other things) People nowadays are obviously too used to listen to music recorded in studio with a professional erasing every little default. This is a live performance. And, really, the record doesn't do it justice. And still, it's great :)

[@ProfesorJoe]

+tsuba666 Basel Kaserne could be translated to the Barracks in Basel or Basel Barracks. And yeah this stuff is impressive along with all the tiny errors it is a great feat. that these guys pulled off here.

[@annemarieschaffner6546]

Grandios Perfekt 👍👍

[@GuiR3X]

Whoever criticizes this has ZERO knowledge of what is being achieved here. For me, all I see here is a beautiful show of Swiss precision :D .

[@russe19642]

I can't do it

[@WhoTfIsMoneyMitch]

This is probably the sickest drumline performances I have ever seen. This is coming from someone with a traditional style drumline background. AMAZING!!!

[@basimelia]

Top Secret are from Basel, and Basel has a very long tradition of drumming. I have no idea how many drummers the city has, but if you look at some videos of the Basel carnival (Basler Fasnacht), you will see that there are a lot of them. Actually in the Top Secret drumming school, kids concentrate on learning traditional Basel drumming before moving on to show drumming when they get older.

[@aprilhenderson9501]

MrSouthernStyle I wish my schools drumline was this good

[@justinhumble7921]

+April Henderson They cant be that bad usually highschool drumlines are pretty good

[@aprilhenderson9501]

Justin Humble Mine are okay but these people are way better i might post a video of my schools drumline

[@justinhumble7921]

Do it cause I wanna see em my drumline is okay only cause we have two seniors and me and we are veterans on the line

[@steveryder6733]

There aren't any proper words to describe just how absolutely fantastic that was.

[@seanbeahn6895]

We get it Switzerland, your people are disciplined af.

[@lynettenicholas58]

I'VE NEVER SEEN A DRUM LINE AS GOOD AS THE TOP SECRET DRUM CORPS FIMMQ., AND THEY ARE AWESOME.

[@CincoDrums]

Have you seen the Cadets?

[@sleeve51]

Outstanding. I am way beyond impressed!

[@j.l.spraggins8589]

The talent & skill of these guys is mind-boggling! They are so much fun to watch & re-watch.

[@darrylclarkson3461]

Brilliant skills. God knows how many hours of practice that took??

[@otorishingen8600]

+Darryl Clarkson about forever and going on

[@charlesthemonkey5374]

40 hours a day

[@kathiemott3988]

@@charlesthemonkey5374 They have regular jobs they go to, so not quite. They started around grade School age at this drummers school in Basal, Switzerland where they all live and where there are a lot of drummers in the community.

[@oOLadyAmiraOo]

Weekends, holiday, evenings...

[@Yolanda60129]

sowas vom Perfektion !!!wowowow! vielen Dank fürs teilen!!!

[@elvonzi]

holyyyyyy shiit!!!!! best drumline i ever saw!!!!!!

[@debralynnpaxton5238]

Tears of joy in my eyes...there's no feeling like playing in a drum section, marching in step to a cadence, or, on the football field, preforming during halftime... these guys make me smile ... :D

[@georgemcelroyII]

Τhere is something so magical about that...

[@jean-jacquesgrossi3226]

Moi qui suis un vieux batteur de jazz modern( disait on dans le temps) et bien ces gars sont tout simplement fabuleux et dire que des gens n'aiment pas ce qu'ils font ! Merci Secret Drum Corps vous êtes génial !

[@ididyermom3273]

That amazing echo from 12 snare drums in that hall is so killer!!

[@rwcoastal7583]

Precision-Performance-Qualität

[@serverguy2]

The competitions used to be carried in the US on public broadcasting and I loved to watch it each year. Now they don't do it any longer. I surely miss it and will check it out on YT. What a great performance. Thanks for sharing.

[@rubikstyler4590]

I think the most amazing thing about the performance is the Battle Scene. They are playing, what is it? Rolls and rim shots? It takes a lot of time and effort to be able to do a roll that sounds clear with one hand and rim shots while you're swinging your sticks around like you're fighting for dear life. I've tried it and it isn't really easy, especially when you're running around with a huge drum around your torso. The part after that, where they pass the sticks, is also extremely impressive. It takes accuracy to even throw the thing in the right place, much less catch it and play in a split second and do tricks to control it. In my opinion, more people should see this than only 900,000. This takes a lot of integrity, determination, and confidence to do what these percussionists did at this performance.

[@kathiemott3988]

I have also seen some performances where they dance around while drumming. Some with flaming drumsticks and some where one drumstick is also a flute. I still don't get enough of watching these young men. They have regular jobs so are not able to practice as much as most people think they do. They start at a very young age at this drummer school where they live and work their way up to this professional level. Most of the people in their town are drummers. Think about that.

[@grahamhayg14]

I was in the audience to see this performance-there is only one word to describe it. Superb!

[@bianka8887]

Habe Top Secret Drums gestern das erstemal gesehen in der ARD im Musikantenstadl. Bin Hin und Weg, die sind der Hammer, einfach Superklasse

[@user-uf3jv5ut7v]

Jungs.. ihr seid einfach nur unschlagbar!!! Das beste was es gibt! Es macht unglaublich viel Freude euch zuzusehen und zuzuhören. Macht weiter so❤

[@bra5187]

Unglaublich dieses Taktgefühl und die Perfektion, ganz großes Kino,danke für hochladen. Die Leute die diese Choreografien erfinden und umsetzten verdienen ein ebenso großes Lob. 5*****

[@westwindonthelittleranchby240]

❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️ great job top secret. Love you every year can't wait to see what is next. Sarah USA

[@tonikrauss6142]

Der absolute Hammer.....habe sie live gesehen........Gänsehaut und erhöhter Puls wird garantiert !!!!

[@ChaosAndMayhemTV]

Hands down the absolute best drum corps out there.

[@TopDrumCorps]

I’m terms of entertainment, yes but in terms of quality and cleanliness, difficulty etc. No

[@upkchaazaqimad7197]

Those drums sound grrrreat! I really enjoyed watching this!

[@JustJeanette]

And I remain in awe of the talent and discipline that the Secret Drum Corp display

[@DavidWilliams-zy9bl]

precision drumming at the highest level. went with my friend saw drum corps fantastic Edinburgh tattoo fantastic

[@a.p.5429]

Can only say...WOW. this is awesome.

[@kerrygofourth6412]

SIMPLY AWESOME !!! Good work gentleman !!!

[@amanyttap]

Swiss precision in Drumming!!!...Fantastic

[@jbullman27]

I’m American and from what I’ve seen, this is the best drum line in the world. Holy smokes!

[@frankwolff1618]

great memories. we've been there with the whole omanet-team. wel performing fasnacht-drummers remind me to that. strongly looking forward to next time!

[@deborahdanielson8901]

AMAZING! BRILLIANT! ENTERTAINING! Binge watching Top Secret❤️

[@TheMarkyMarx]

Swiss precision and timing! The best ever. Happy 723rd Birthday Switzerland. 1. August 2014

[@nobhope5906]

Wie immer top Klasse und wirklich einmalig!

[@xodiclover84]

How could people dislike this.. Good job!!

[@leonmayerl9739]

You are right! :)

[@memekodd]

Because it sounds like they are slightly off time with that echo.

[@xShinRiose]

xodiclover84 Jealousy. Hate.

[@chamindudilsara7365]

Nice band🎉 i like your band i am sri lanka🇱🇰

[@darinfisher989]

Myself after 45 years of percussion. They win.... Best I've seen in my lifetime

[@stephaniegraham3774]

WOW!!! Stunning! The choreography! The precision! The practice this must take!!!!!

[@Gillmanbrcks]

Basimelia! Thanks for contributing this video to You Tube.Its a great show of talent and I really enjoyed watching it. It's the practice and hard work made this perfect.Super!!!

[@bazoooooooooooooooka]

einfach nur der absolute wahnsinn! Die Besten der Besten

[@Cuejean98]

this has to be the illest thing that I have ever seen, hands down!!!!

[@GeorgieWeldon]

OMG - They are Fantastic - love the boys of Top Secret

[@Strangerhascandy]

AMAZING performance!!

[@suzanh7777]

Absolutely Brilliant!!!! Thank you for the post!!!😁😁😁😁

[@rclarke2007]

fantastic! I feel so privileged here in New York to see such a superb performance

[@joachimlienert6927]

Einfach nur großartig.

[@user-kz6ig4ml8c]

Чумовая синхронность .Как у роботов.Браво ,мужики!

[@leegroce7566]

My first for ever seeing anything like this, just unbelievable, awesome, I could watch this for hours. Thanks for posting.

[@kathiemott3988]

There are a lot more videos of them here on UTube. Look them up.

[@siteapoteose]

Sensacional. Parabéns! Acho que nós das Escolas de Samba do Rio de Janeiro temos muito o que aprender!

[@mickb474]

Absolutely outstanding!

[@tylerburton267]

🤔 how impressive, even the drums light up, the swiss are so good at this.

[@jankm71]

Absolut Klasse :-)

[@drakebutler8964]

I love these guys so much and the fact they only dropped 2 sticks? Damn incredible

[@richardschramm4831]

Wunderbar, einfach nur Wunderbar 🙏

[@spitfire4351]

Absolut genial!!!

[@hansi264]

Whow das is ja mal der Hammer Sensationell, Hut ab vor dieser Leistung 👍👍

[@renoschwedland3040]

Absolut ,Ihr seid perfekt einmalige Darbietung mein Respekt 👌👍🏽Grüße aus Rostock.⚓️

[@MadmanmattOrlando]

Love the sticking. And now I understand the 12 snares.

[@loueleidkerbrich]

the best Drum Line i´d ever seen Spectacular

[@Oranoen]

i watch this every year .....and every year they climb on a higher level .... this drumcorp is amazing maybe the best in the world

[@bernardphilippe9180]

Depuis toujours aussi sublime.

[@sanjorge520]

Impresionante aplauso total, ojalá estuviera ahí viendo esa maravilla

[@arquilli1]

cool visuals...the long roll in there is classic. its old and simple but effective when it's clean. awesome sword fight too

[@irisbischof4086]

Ich bi so stolz uf euch❤

[@MrHotmoses]

how you can drop a stick and still be on the correct number on the beat when you start again is to me absolutely amazing.

[@SintAntonius]

Geweldig. Zeer goede show

[@paulself8698]

Stunning.

[@patfennell6y246]

I never seen anything like this absolutely brilliant 👏

[@bianka8887]

Hab sowas tolles noch nicht gesehen !!!!!!!!!!

[@Hedlundman88]

This is amazing 🥁

[@maverickwatchreviews]

Precise just like a fine Swiss watch. AMAZING!!!

[@DWtrainsNZ]

Liking the new routine guys, awesome!!!

[@gjustice5959]

Outstanding work by all...!

[@totalblur123]

I am amazed. RESPECT.

[@beliobermaier6441]

Die Besten der Besten. Love Basel Tattoo

[@mcpot77]

Top, Top, Top Secret! ... werden von Jahr zu Jahr besser.

[@gani182]

Amazing... Thanks For the Post... Thank You KZbin...

[@Bellinghamspence]

Outstanding!!!

[@kieranreed5138]

outstanding they are so incredible I would love to see them live

[@debramccaskill389]

Choreographer is to be commended first and foremost!❤

[@kreftegleichgewicht]

Absolute Outstanding" love it !!! ty 4 sharing!"!

[@MTulio-uv2es]

Eso es lo mejor que e visto!!

[@Kunstfluiter]

A fantastic performance.

[@DK321213]

you are the best!!! ONFORGETIBAL

[@RO-nz2yv]

Simply AMAZING❤️❤️ perfection in perfection

[@mat4410]

Love the hats.

[@yonatanschlussel]

Absolutely amazing

[@gerhardemter4174]

Das ist einfach einmalig

[@DK321213]

THE MOST BEAUTIFULL SHOW

[@frederikgantriis]

AMAZING DRUM CORPS

[@mkliu454]

I remember these doing the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, they were amazing!!

[@traceyhonig4461]

very cool! I was thoroughly entertained!! Amazing job!

[@branislavbabic6050]

Švajcarci,disciplina i tačnost kapa dole.Zadivljujuće.......

[@globalsurvivalindustries9383]

Absolutely amazing! They don't miss a beat. LOL

[@RobertLisboa]

Incredible performance.

[@3SKD008]

Perfeição nos movimentos! Show!!!

[@willnotallow1]

Can I just say, that Britain gives away Knighthoods for people who win a cycle race. or win a round the world sailing event. THESE GUYS deserve a medal for their pure skill and endurance.

[@sandybruyns9366]

Stunning wish me ma was here to enjoy the music!!!