Beating Retreat 2017

Massed Bands of the Guards Division, Massed Pipes and Drums Scots and Irish Guards and London Scottish Regiment and Band of the Royal Canadian Artillery
1-Arhem
2-79th's farewell to Gibraltar
3- Wellington march

[@xbqchm]

What never ceases to amaze me that this is one of the last countries where this whole thing is "real" - not a l'art pour l'art spectacular or entertainment but a real military made up of real soldiers for a real sovereign. That's what makes it so special. Britain should keep its traditions alive forever, for the greater good of all mankind.

[@salr362]

That ‘conversation’ between brass and pipes at 5.00mins is just splendid. Thanks.

[@bbrauer5]

Always keep coming back to see this The British are the best at putting on parades The music is grand !!

[@georgefos8311]

Outstanding performance by the British Army Bandsmen, from a retired American Marine Corps Bandsmen in Texas.

[@YARROWS9]

Good. But as an ex Royal Highland Fusilier, I have to admit that the best bands in the British Military are the Royal Marines. Oorah brother.

[@geoffmitchell6515]

@@YARROWS9 you have to be careful when comparing military bands they are all very highly trained musicians Army Royal Marines and RAF

[@toyman9642]

If you have the opportunity to see any British military bands, don't miss it. I saw (one of) the Royal Marines bands some years ago in London. Fantastic. Here's a salute from a Canadian to all British military bands. You men and ladies can be very proud. Thanks.

[@ShaxxHatesOneDrive]

The way they transitioned into Farewell to Gibraltar! I was listening in for those pipes and when I heard it, I couldn't take it.

[@josemariagutierrez8281]

It is not because English is not my mother tongue that I say: "you left me absolutely speechless", but BECAUSE YOU ARE SOOOOO GOOD AT EVERYTHING! I really admire you people of the UK, I sincerely love you as hell, you are too much!

[@georgefos8311]

Outstanding Performance to the British Army Bandsmen from a retired American Marine Bandsmen in the lone star state , God Bless you all.

[@triestodrum2215]

Thank you from Northern ireland. Proud to be part of the UK.

[@DavidJones-dy2ul]

ARNHEM!! What a AWESOME march for the Guards Massed Bands to open with! Next the 79th Farwell to Gibraltar with the pipes. What could be more bittersweet, emphasis on sweet. I can't remember the name of the Third march. I have it on a recording by the Irish Guards and I will look it up. Thanks So Much Mart for being there! Haven't been able to make it since 1998. A Yank in Chicago

[@loekvanderheide3361]

The third march was 'Wellington".

[@tobbyhudson2743]

the bass drum makes me want to march with pride and glory

[@scottnyc6572]

Love the improvisation of the pipes and brass section in “Farewell To Gibraltar”.It definitely is an ear grabber!! 🇬🇧

[@sidpheasant7585]

Indeed so, love it!

[@victorrodriguez4470]

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you for posting this.

[@georgeackerman90]

Best of the Best for myself, great video,must of watched it over and over , just Great!!.

[@CDNShuffle]

the way those bag pipes came in

[@adrianb7597]

Love and pride in Britain

[@katerinakempb8217]

Magnificent music by Household Bands and P&Ds.

[@1912fld]

I greatly appreciate posting these - always LOVE a massed band performance.

[@user-zq4zi3dy3c]

One of my greatest regrets is that I discovered the brilliance of these bands too late in my life. I would have loved to see them in person.

[@user-pv4hx8hs3f]

79th Farewell was spot on..

[@international2idiots]

These videos are fantastic. Love it!🇬🇧

[@drekaseca769]

Thanks for this super recording, i hope that i see it self some time.

[@toyman9642]

Nobody does it better!

[@MegaTonkaman]

Well played Arnhem sounding great brilliant dynamics, trio is sounding sweet and well balanced.

[@carlosvega4535]

Tudo perfeito boas March Militares e muito bem organizado.Bravo pela cultura q esse povo tem no sangue e valorizar o Músico Militar & Orquestras Sinfônicas.

[@moontjuhelffje2565]

Ik blijf kijken elke dag weer kan er geen genoeg van krijgen!! (Can't get enough of it, keep watching the video, every day )

[@lindakeogh4178]

I just love this. There is a real peace that comes over me when I watch and hear the United Kingdom Military Bands. 💕 🇦🇺

[@normankitching6372]

Cracking video Mart.....worth waiting for. Thanks mate.

[@mikeellis4838]

Another great recording .Mart thanks for sharing

[@Kuiper3282]

Mike Ellis Always a pleasure.

[@moontjuhelffje2565]

I keep looking at it! Arnhem is my Town (place of birth) Goosebumps! You have to keep them filming, I enjoying it 79th's farewell to Gibraltar i love it! Wellington march even better! thanks so much!!

[@Kuiper3282]

Moontjuh Elffje graag gedaan 😀

[@adrianmillar6069]

Two places dearly held in the hearts of the UK military if no longer our people and politicos.😉

[@jjcustard6378]

Moontjuh Elffje when you need us against the French led EU army we’ll be there don’t worry

[@windy344]

@@Kuiper3282 Mart, I've searched here in Canada but can't find anywhere to get hold of recordings of the British Guards Bands. Can you suggest a company in the UK I could contact. Thanks Mart, your videos are wonderful and I replay them constantly. Gael

[@derreth]

I may be biased but I think that British Military Band are the best in the world. Good camera work thanks for posting

[@wayneakid2055]

Proud to be English Rule Brittania/ God save our Queen ( we love you ) x

[@frankhyland6333]

Awesome bass drums.

[@FrehleyFan3988]

4:14 the pipes start playing

[@aeromiltecaerospace5257]

God bless Royal Guards Division

[@christophertrento8896]

Thank you Sir cracking video🇬🇧🇬🇧🇦🇺

[@mariagomez-hn5gl]

This epic loved them all 2021

[@jackhudson2312]

one of the best and smoothest videos I have seen of keeping up with them moving down birdcage walk... Out of interest does anyone know the name of the second march with the bagpipes in the background

[@Kuiper3282]

Jack Hudson it's the march " 79th Farewell to Gibraltar."

[@neilpinkett]

If that doesnt strike the fear of god into you then nothing will... along with the buildings of london..Love it... !

[@custard24]

Fantastic recording as always mate. Thanks.

[@Kuiper3282]

custard24 thanks, always nice to know I can please others with my videos

[@custard24]

Mart Kuiper Yes your recordings are fab. I was seated there on the 2nd night. Heard them approaching, sent a tingle down my spine!

[@rumopupfiresland6667]

Woon jij in Londen of ga je op en neer daarheen Mart?

[@briansearle4138]

Since the demise of the British empire the world has gone to rat shit 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@etelvinamariadosreis7352]

Sem dúvida as melhores do mundo, as bandas militares inglesas! Paixão!

[@rogeliogarciarivas68]

Fantástico

[@hendrikajongelffje7709]

Mooi dat je de euphoniums en bassen er goed opzette met de Arnhem mars zit een mooie tegen melodie in! Super opname!!

[@youtubeaccount5738]

Ah yes, Arnhem. Best quick march, in my opinion of course.

[@k0smon]

Notice the use of cornets rather than trumpets.

[@jacobkeppler1984]

Drum majors in state dress 💂🇬🇧

[@niklasvanalmsick3371]

What’s the name of the last March?

[@semajbronson21]

6:12 Drum Major Tony Taylor, Coldstream Guards

[@shairaziaiman9631]

nice!..Arnhem march

[@Peter-lm3ic]

Superb! Unbeatable!

[@aislingmichaelaoneill1028]

Peter 99 Er, tell that to the Marines! (I'll get me coat...)

[@Peter-lm3ic]

Michael Cousins O'Neill: Which Marines are you talking about? US Marines? A good chance! UK Royal Marines? Excellent musicians but, as an ex infantry man, not as a marching band at the head of an infantry column? No chance! Their bass drum best is not pronounced enough. The Brigade of Guards Bands, I say again are unbeatable anywhere!

[@aislingmichaelaoneill1028]

Peter 99 You are taking a joke based on a popular saying literally. As Corps of Army Music (including Guards musicians)/RM comparisons go, they have different styles, and I personally wouldn't care to take sides, speaking as a former RAF air traffic controller who respects both. RM percussion relies more on the drums played by the 'buglers' in the first two rows.

[@moontjuhelffje2565]

The first 2 rows?? You mean the 4 row's of Cornet's not Bugler's

[@Peter-lm3ic]

Michael Cousins O'Neill: Yes the RM are excellent but IMO they have not the crispness and the beat of the Guards Bands as a marching band at the head of of a column of infantry! I know I have this experience when in the infantry with the regimental band at the head of the battalion after a day of a route march! The Guards Bands are the best of all marching bands!

[@joabepedro4098]

O meu sonho era vê aqui no Brasil uma Banda de Música militar como essa. Coisa de 1° mundo.

[@FishBone911]

ooh, I wish we got to hear The Great Little Army there at the end!

[@Kuiper3282]

FishBone911 just tune in on one of my other video's when the massed bands enter Horse Guards Parade and you'll hear it.

[@jamesfriery]

:awesome:

[@semajbronson21]

Senior Drum Major Scott Fitzgerald, Coldstream Guards

[@user-fv5tt8zi2w]

고맙습니다.

[@ericniderost5375]

what time--in terms of 7 00 Pm or whatever-- did they set off? I'm going to London this June, and would like to see this...

[@janicesummers9347]

I hope you got to see them marching and playing. I love our military bands so pleased they post recordings on youtube as I live in the states and they dont do this here.June is the queens official birthday so you should have chance to see some of the military bands.

[@robertstewart3383]

They are Good, excuse me Great because they take pride in what they do ..

[@realmebanphai809]

🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@rickydonutrm3165]

A pity you didn't drop back to get the pipes in 79ths Farewell to Gibralter. The band accompanament is not the main theme. One of the best pipe tunes ever when you can hear them. I'm wondering why the cornets are behind the trombones. Usually they are at the rear aren't they? Troms,basses & euphos, horns cornets, reeds.

[@g.v.8468]

Super thanks

[@MissMark999]

Still trying to work out how you managed such a smooth travelling video shot without falling over all the bystanders. I've used a camera pole myself but only for stationary shots over the crowd, ( see my vid ) I take my hat off to you. Great video.

[@Kuiper3282]

MissMark999 I'm rather tall so maybe people get out of my way but indeed it's not as easy as it looks

[@aislingmichaelaoneill1028]

MissMark999 Hear! Hear!

[@davidbarry1438]

The Guards marching to Arnhem. Are the Parachute Regiment happy?

[@davidbarry1438]

Border Regiment, KOSBs?

[@alanhutchins5916]

Remember the Irish Guards where on the chase up the road to Arnhem......

[@philbennett4150]

Whats the name of the tune they start to play after Wellington please?

[@philbennett4150]

????

[@g.vanderfeen2096]

It's "The great little army" composed by Alford.

[@anthonycox5705]

Second to none

[@g.v.8468]

👍👍👍

[@Peugeot5008.]

Hey Mart, dit is bijna BBC quality. Zowel beeld als klank. Keep up the nice work.

[@Kuiper3282]

eric1603 dank voor het compliment! Volgend jaar hopelijk nog beter met een nieuwe camera...

[@FloofyMinari]

Does anyone know the tune at 6:13

[@Kuiper3282]

Luis R. See extra information, it's Wellington march

[@philbennett4150]

I thought it was called National Emblem? That was my favourite tune to march to when I served in the 9/12 Royal Lancers and thats the name that members of the band gave it.

[@kenUK762]

That's 'Wellington' by Wilhelm Zehle.

[@philbennett4150]

My humblest apologies Kenneth, just spoke to a member of the band and he assures me it is 'Wellington'. All these years I have been misled! Still my favourite marching tune!

[@kenUK762]

No worries, Phil. Great march.

[@tucker.84]

0:15 *England intensifies*

[@Weir436]

Did you even read the description?

[@loekvanderheide3361]

Marsen 'Oubollig'??? Ik dacht het niet.....Vraagje, wat is de naam van de 2e mars, samen met de doedelzakken? de 3e. 'Wellington' Prachtig, met stevig basfundament (bastrombone's)

[@ralphzimmer1759]

Xxx

[@martinlowe5934]

Honi Soit Qui Mal y Pense

[@abagel6063]

4:17 :)