Beating Retreat on Horse Guards Parade 2024 | The Bands of HM Royal Marines

[@christophertipton2318]

US Marine here. I have to say it, the Royal Marines Bands are the best in the world.

[@applemac100100]

Thank you 😀

[@silviaruhsen4666]

Yeah, may be

[@HellenicJohn]

A Magnificent tribute.

[@gulliver3644]

The entire tribute was outstanding. The length, the endurance, quality of march. Was that a leisure marching step? The pause? Wow!! The voice of that woman Marine!!!! Wow x 10!

[@christophertipton2318]

@@gulliver3644 Do you mean the Slow March (Slow Time in the US)? Not a very leisurely march in my opinion, especially if you have to do it over a period of time. It's actually more difficult than a Quick March (Quick Time in the US). BTDT.

[@deniseroney]

Oh boy, sat here typing this with tears in my eyes! How very proud I am of each and everyone of you, this wonderful performance should make all of us proud, the discipline it has taken to reach this standard is just amazing, thank you all so much. I am the Grandaughter of CSM John Burns. KIA 1916, ordered his men 'over the top' then got hit himself falling back into that same trench, how long he lay there dying no one will ever know....God Bless You Grandad and his widow who pushed forward with their children for the rest of her life. Thank you.

[@johnwright7895]

Take care,my friend.

[@RichardBurns-g6c]

Yes, very proud of CSM John Burns and other Burns' who have served in many different services, including CPT Sir Alexander Burnes, 2d cousin of the poet, explorer and diplomat. I am GG GG GG G Grandson of 1L'T James Burnes, Maryland Infantry and GG GG GG G nephew of 1LT David Burnes, Maryland Infantry, American Revolution, GG Grandson of 1SG George Burns, Company B, 28th Ark Cav, Confederate States of America; RDMN 1st Class Ernest Burns, USS Marcus Island, Palau/Leyte Gulf/Okinawa, WWII; nephew of SGT Joe Kenneth Burns, 1st Cav Division, Korean War; nephew of SSG Glen Burns, 29th Inf Div, AR NG; I am LTC Richard H Burns, USA (Ret.) w svc in 9th Inf Div Vietnam/3d Armored Div Germany and my son is MAJ Alexander H Burns, 82d Abn Div, US Army/29th Inf Bde, AR NG w/svc in Afghanistan/Japan/Laos/Guam. I also play the french horn. So I know a bit about the military, music, marching and bands. The Brits do it best and the Royal Marines are the best of the Brits! Congratulations Royal Marines.

[@margaretjohannessen1235]

​@@RichardBurns-g6c All I can do is say how right you are. I am listening to these young soldiers right now and what a string number playing now this takes me back to my school days we assembled in our class area and then with the band playing n over the megaphone we marched around the prade ground then into our respective class rooms.

[@suzanneterrey4499]

From the USA, I always look forward to watching and hearing the Royal Marines Band. Truly remarkable talented and dedicated performances. Britain can very rightfully be proud of their Royal Marines Band and The Royal Marines. I'm grateful that I can watch these events from thousands of miles away in Texas.

[@jamiepeters4603]

And this is why they are the best Military Band in the world.

[@VonDutch68]

Without question, as an ex sailor, I dont recall hearing or seeing better, and I have witnessed dozens in my 68 years.

[@joesprinks4215]

A great performance,

[@alansutton9388]

And the march is South African " Sarie Marais"

[@csl7059]

Para qué sirve esto?

[@heatherharvey3129]

Thank you for allowing those of us who live thousands of kilometres away to share in performances by what are the best military bands in the world. Greetings from the tiny town of York, Western Australia.

[@johnbrendon6225]

Kulin, Western Australia.

[@JoshHCK]

Sending love to our Aussie friends! 🇬🇧🇦🇺

[@heatherharvey3129]

@@johnbrendon6225 *waving* Just down the road. 😉

[@applemac100100]

You are welcome 😀

[@newton18311]

Welcome Cousin.

[@HelpforDominique]

Proud Boer here. Thank you for opening with a classic that inspired the Boers during the wars with the British. long live the ZAR. Long live the BoerVolk!

[@MasterCheeks-2552]

you lost lol

[@cynthiastrawson3316]

Yes, my heart skipped a beat when Sarie Marais played❤

[@SB-wh9kf]

@@MasterCheeks-2552scorched earth synonymous with cowardice. You were the real losers. lol

[@JohnMonaghan-tr1li]

As a US Marine also, I stand with Christopher, "Semper Fi" brother. The UK military bands are tops bar none the others are 2nd best, I can watch them every day and never get bored!

[@mvdwillik5991]

Oh wow "My great Grand Mother would have been Honored, so my Great Grand Father Writing the song on this Tune. May God bless them the King and the Guards and the Army of UK.

[@JaniceGould-vc2sd]

From an American, my complements. It was a beautiful ceremony. Well done.

[@emstirling-is4nu]

Thank you...we are very proud of our military as you are too of yours.

[@darreno9874]

God bless the Royal Marines and all service men and women in the British forces. Thank you.

[@michaelporter6383]

Absolutely Magnificent. Thank you from a very proud Englishman.

[@jackket6708]

Love the uniforms, the military marches, the bands and the whole spectacle.

[@BredaCorless-bq5ig]

Beating Retreat 2024 was, both bisually and musically, a feast for the soul. An immaculate performance which highlights the good still left in this world. My heartfelt thanks to all who participated and continued gratitude for your service. Greetings from the west of Ireland.

[@kjmav10135]

That was AMAZING! I’m American, about 2/3rds English descent, come over with the Pilgrims and the Puritans, and what ever leftover Limey genes that still remain were ready to jump up and sing “God Save the King” by the end. I had no intention of sitting all the way through this KZbin video, but I’m glad I did.What we’re there-280? 300 of you? All perfectly performed! That was remarkable! Bravo!

[@aliciabrearley5017]

Why is this never shown on tv channels. It would hopefully open people’s eyes to the best of Britain.

[@darreno9874]

It used to be I remember watching it each year as a child but this wonderful display didn't fit with the left wing media

[@SimoneBailey-qn6ip]

❤️ As a WRAF veteran,I feel truly humbled..the Band Of The Royal Marines is truly truly magnificent..im sat here feeling so proud..xx❤️

[@doraldeddy1836]

The RMBs are simply the best. Imo we have a few things to be proud of in this country, and our military is one of them. This despite the cuts that have been inflicted by successive political parties (whom I’m not proud of!). Thank you to all our soldiers, sailors and airmen and airwomen. Best wishes from Cornwall. ❤️

[@cynthiaherbert9889]

Totally agree with every word you have written! Also from Cornwall. x

[@Sofasurfa]

This Cumbrian agrees with this comment.☺️

[@sidpheasant7585]

as does this "Yellowbelly"

[@Yeah95607]

Whoever sang “May it be” was amazing

[@mattia3495]

Congratulations you are the best in the world. It is always a pleasure to see you parade and listen to all the musical pieces!! Honor to you!!

[@debbiemichaels4632]

As a former percussionist and marcher, I'm at aww from the sound of the horns to the drummers. Thank you

[@JohnFisher-w7z]

Wonderful to hear Sarie Marais been played by the Royal Marines from South Africa

[@jelofts]

Wow, just wow! They put the spectacle into Spectacular! The music, the singer's voice, wonderful! Bravo Bootnecks!

[@MurrayJ.Wilson]

Absolutely stunning. What a great group of service men and women. A job well done 👍

[@JINDAVIK]

In this day and age of constant change this parade and production is outstanding, outstanding, outstanding, nothing less! This is the benchmark.

[@csmink]

I have never heard a marching band produce such a magnificent sound. An honor to hear it.

[@chrisbailey9331]

Perfectly executed and beautifully presented. Showing exactly why The Royal Marines are the best in the world ❗️🇬🇧

[@kenlawrence3007]

Excellent precision drill and marching - could teach the Guards a thing or two. Great music too.

[@adeladiazramirez2980]

Muy, muy bien

[@charleslavers4563]

Absolutely!

[@emstirling-is4nu]

Maybe...but the Guards wear Hob boots.

[@marckonrad0302]

The Music, the Bands, the Honor Guard ... exquisite ! But I want to mention: The cutting of this clip.. a phenomenal work! Wonderful!!!

[@davidharris4062]

The best military band in the world, my cousin was a Trombone player in the Royal Marine Band for 30+ years…………that was absolutely superb

[@OregonCountry1859]

Trying to get a reply from every British military branch, so far I’ve just gotten the RAF, also I am commenting this from your brothers in Oregon, USA. My great grandfather fought alongside you! 🇬🇧⚓️❤️🦫🌲 God save the king!

[@crstuff9677]

What an amazing performance by all, If i was a member on the parade I would have been stoked and tears running down my check when that amazing woman sang to our playing oh boy cannot watch it enough

[@supernutkin5122]

A great performance from the Massed Bands of HM Royal Marines ... the attention to detail and the music was absolutely superb ... it really was an outstanding performance, with the Musicians, the Drummers and the Drum Majors concentrating every minute of the show, not forgetting the Principal Director of Music who must also be extremely proud. Well Done.

[@elizabethwezelman8547]

Absolutely wonderful from start to finish. Marching precision and different formations, incredible. Thank you to each member of HM Royal Marines for such a memorable performance.🌹

[@peckelhaze6934]

The discipline of the RM is on another level. It makes me so proud that they are ours.

[@allydalessi3371]

No one does pomp and ceremony like us Brits - absolutely spectacular 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ManuelMorales-up4mg]

I regret to say that for these military parades, no one can beat the Americans of the USA.

[@emstirling-is4nu]

In this day and age we welcome both UK and USA. Both are very talented.@@ManuelMorales-up4mg

[@stephentighe2005]

Just another day in the office for RMBS. But what a day. Congratulations from a former Army Musician.

[@lren2022]

Grew-up to these familiar marching tunes of a setting empire in the 50s. Superb martial music and marching. Bravo!

[@JackieHillebrandt]

Absolutely marvellous - so proud of our boys ! No one does it better ! Xx

[@debbiemichaels4632]

Mat at be At Sunset is such a beautiful song and my heart cries when i hear this. Proud of my heritage.

[@roracensarn7354]

The world best Royal Marines and fascination ❤with magnificent performances! Im watching from U.S.A.I do hoped to be one of the spectator there one day❤😊.Thak you to sharingThe Royal Marines Marching band to the world🌎 .It's heart breaking show that cant twink the eyes!

[@ajtommo]

Things like this certainly make me a proud Brit 🇬🇧❤️😊

[@deniseroney]

Should be made more public, eg The Edinburgh Tatoo shown annually on our TV screens, am not aware of our Marine bands being shown similar time??

[@emstirling-is4nu]

Too bad the Tattoo has not yet been shown by the powers-to-be, would seem there is some trouble between the heirachy and some of the media keep getting deleted as well.

[@hajuenoodles]

I am always fascinated by the music of the Royal Marines and have been following them for a long time. Best regards from Hamburg/Germany 👏

[@donnapullin6978]

From the USA ,thank you!

[@shieldmaiden2660]

This American loves the Royal Marines!

[@takata98]

I received this in my notifications a day ago... and three viewings later! I'm British born, but a citizen of Canada for most of my life and yet the emotions and pride I get from these parade performances are indescribable. The amazing thing about this performance was the cinema graphics. As awesome as I imagine it to have been for the people there in person the overhead shots were spectacular. I noticed especially the way the camera caught the "eyes" eyes left, right, side eye, eyes ahead, the camera caught it all and it was obvious the participants were aware of every one person's military precision. I smile at the fact the camera captured so many blue eyed marines, it amused me in a way thinking of John Inman singing "The sailor with the navy blue eyes" and this being a HM Royal Marines performance.

[@deniseroney]

All the words I would have written and agreed with (part from John Inman scenario)!!

[@heywoodjerbloume]

Im Canadian and no band in the World can match the Royal Marines Band.

[@Maggie_1957]

Magnificent not just the bands but the singer was wonderful her voice so clear.

[@stacy5445]

🇺🇸❤🇬🇧. Beautiful! Being ex- military the best of drums on parade still gets my feet moving to the cadence! Thank You for sharing this!

[@AllanCowie-z8e]

The best military band in the world GSTK

[@chicastone650]

Hello from Japan I was happy to hear the wonderful performance, formation, and beautiful singing voice. I love the sound of the piccolo.

[@newton18311]

Thankyou Friend,

[@lynsharpe6159]

Love watching the performance of the massed bands. Beating Retreat was outstanding!, love from Australia ☺

[@kevineast2079]

One can only say thank you.

[@johnwright7895]

THE finest bands EVER.

[@JudyLight-hc4cz]

Am an American is awe of your military bands and discipline.... I've never seen anything like it....takes my breath away.😅😮🎉

[@tonipearson4164]

What can you say? An absolutely excellent performance.

[@geoffreyhart9058]

Well done all round for a superb and immaculate performance from a former Royal Marines Band musician. BZ.

[@joshuatoole7775]

Best Version Of Lilobolero I Have Ever Heard In My Life

[@K2shadowfax]

The amazing drill: lots of moving parts there! The music was epic! That solo performer was superb! The drummers - never missed a beat! The trumpeters - outstanding! Very well done all those involved behind the scenes; and an excellent job by all those on the square! From me, from far away - 3 cheers and 1 cheer more!

[@JulieOrrell]

Brilliant,the Band of the Royal Marines on my Desert Island list.

[@alangrocott1221]

We were there on the Friday, absolutely worth the trip down from Stoke, the best military bands in the world,

[@patrix5614]

Just EXCELLENT. And as they say in the Navy " BRAVO ZULU " !!!

[@jpapillon47]

They ARE the very best!!!! 🥰💯👌👍👏💐

[@tcscroller]

no one does it better than the Royal Marine Bands

[@applemac100100]

I would love to have been present at that it’s absolutely magnificent words fail me.

[@McTube222]

I really enjoyed the visual and sounds of the bands of HM Royal Marines. Great job!

[@johnrozzi687]

What else can I say ....... Just fantastic!!

[@heidymangione3913]

Wonderful video with the best band, thanks for the fantastic performance

[@achmattassiem-om5le]

Very smart.greetings from South Africa

[@MilitaryBandsSouthWestUK]

Was my first time going to this live on the thursday will 1000% be back in 2026 for BR26!! Loved every second by far the best military band in the world unto none

[@jamespurs]

Outstanding as always. Also such a brilliant rendition of I vow to thee

[@helgelandvadfalker7764]

I have really enjoy this show, by the best military band in thr world.👍👍👍👍

[@mandyrobertson1210]

Brilliant. BZ to you all

[@McTube222]

I watched it twice. Awesome, great skills and talent.

[@carladulaney5901]

As an American I was blessed to live in England for 10 years and got to experience the Queen’s Birthday Parade in person. Amazing presentation and honor to be sure !!!

[@kh_167]

Petition to release all the Beating Retreat recordings available please

[@TJMusicNerd]

Many of them are already on KZbin. You can go to the Royal Marines KZbin channel to find them or search for 'Beating Retreat on Horse Guards Parade' plus the year. Good luck!

[@lolau]

With the past glorious ( at least British think) of UK around the world, the official and military ceremony of UK developed in a majestic , enormous and divine way. Of course, entertaining with promoting the glorious of UK purpose.

[@AlbaAlba-fg2io]

Absolutely enchanting, first time I see, a very stunning video showing military precision, excellent music!! Thank you very much for sharing with us "home spectators" from Italy❤

[@BellaDiGrazie]

Thank you for this magnificent Parade ❤❤❤

[@jeanlamberty6490]

Just fantastic, beautifully done. Bravo!!

[@francettemartinez6839]

Parfait. Un régal pour les yeux et les oreilles. Merci de nous offrir un tel spectacle.Magnifique.

[@GenociderF65]

Impecable!! Magníficos músicos y gran precisión en todos los movimientos y marching. Congratulation

[@janewhite1086]

Super superb performance,wstched from Jamaica🇯🇲

[@patricioramirez4686]

. Excelente presentación. Se ve un cuidado único en la pulcritud de todos los movimientos, selección musical, uniformidad, voces de mando, marcialidad y disciplina, las formaciones y su desplazamiento. Dominio único del espacio y tipos de pasos en marcha, el cuidado de las alineaciones. El respeto absoluto de los asistentes da un marco magnífico que sólo le brinda realce a las unidades de presentación. . Mis máximas felicitaciones a todo el personal de The Bands of HM Royal Marines. Quedo dichosamente asombrado y agradecido de que hayan subido este video para el disfrute de quienes amamos las revistas militares. Más aún cuando es notorio el tremendo trabajo y horas destinadas al ensayo de cada movimiento para lograr tan fabuloso resultado. . Saludos, respetos y admiración desde Chile.

[@t-bexan]

Fantastic parade and beautiful filming ❤

[@malcolmpym507]

Magical. what a wonderful precision display by Our Boys and Girls. Thank you

[@mickemike2148]

Wow! Cheers from Sweden.

[@ritapitt8273]

Best in the world! Amazing from start to finish 👌 👏 🇬🇧

[@NS-gy2se]

Absolutely outstanding

[@SusanPayne-b2t]

No country does it better than us.

[@imransharif443]

Great The bands of on in international King Royal marines very Top best

[@millsey7991]

Simply put......incredible!

[@TheSuzberry]

This must’ve been wonderful for the folks sitting in the stand. But they don’t get to see all the brilliant choreography. So I don’t envy them. Memaw in Annapolis.

[@siroargimiropinongarcia]

WOW! Júpiter of Holst was great, Congratulations. Next year, more singers, please 😄👍

[@gunterbosse7791]

Günter aus Germany, das ist Tradition,hier stimmt alles

[@AlanSmith-w9c]

How DO they do it?? They just get better and better!! 😊

[@SallyHamilton-cv2ss]

God❤ bless members of the world 🌎🌍🌎🌍🌎🌍🌍 Royal family ❤

[@crstuff9677]

Who was that amazing singer, what a brilliant voice, could listen to her all day

[@iron6mai6den63]

That May it Be performance was amazing

[@trudyrijsbergen3207]

Een unieke vertolking van ons oude schoolliedje Sari Marijs o breng mij terug naar dit mooie lied.

[@muziekkorpsen-marchingbands]

Royal Marines thanks for the wonderful video 👍👍Greeting from the Marching Band Channel of The Netherlands 🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@kookaburrakookaburra]

Her Majesty’s Royal Marines.

[@TJMusicNerd]

HIS Majesty's Royal Marines!

[@kookaburrakookaburra]

@@TJMusicNerd I wish Charles all the best, but he isn’t a leader by any standard. I only recognise the achievements of his late mother,Queen Elizabeth II.GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

[@andyvan5692]

great music show, wow, if only just these bands 'fought' each other, then the whole world would be safe. this brings back the memory of the Edinburgh military Tattoos that my Nanna and me used to watch near Christmas time, the engine like sound of the drums, fantastic memories.