The Old Guard: Fife and Drum Corps perform in Lexington, Patriot's Day 2018

[@matthewlee8667]

That is some great marching, honestly. Everyone is perfectly in synch. It's beautiful!

[@renngretsch]

I'm not so sure the sound is in sync, unless the fellow with the marching bass drum is miming (although maybe it is an issue of speed of light v speed of sound?)

[@ganymeade5151]

Military bands are famous for incredible precision.

[@theblackprince1346]

Brandon you're spoiling us.

[@BrandonF]

Plenty more remains!

[@deanladue3151]

Every time I watch this, I get a strong urge to drive to Boston and dump some tea into the harbor.

[@carlnash7200]

And AOC

[@deanladue3151]

@@carlnash7200 👍👍😉

[@edward29345]

You wot m8

[@sudorights]

How about heading to a court and demanding justice from tyrants!!!!

[@tomlucia6143]

give me call i,d like to go with ye

[@paulrevere8335]

Definitely adding this to my workout playlist.

[@nobutternotes]

Same here! Long live General Washington!

[@AbrahamLincoln4]

Not surprised Mr. Paul Revere.

[@BrandonF]

"But if they're American musicians, why are they wearing red?" Hum, if only there were a video explaining exactly why musicians wore different uniforms in the American War of Independence... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKqVqIWjat9gpck

[@dennile_7355]

Brandon F. Also the announcer sorta explained it. How long do you plan to stay in the US more specific the east Massachusetts area if a my ask?

[@Sshooter444]

Or people could simply listen to the video?

[@aldenrodzik3011]

Would red still have been cheap and easy to access then?

[@FightingRimbaud]

Musicians in the 18th century wore the reverse colors of the infantry. The American infantry wore blue regimentals with red trim.

[@andrewgiordano5275]

Each branch wore a different uniform so units could be identified on the battlefield. Unlike modern warfare there were very few ways to communicate during battles. Commanders needed to visually identify his troops on the field.

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

The best at this style of playing hands down. None compares. Thanks for posting.

[@fragwagon]

I ❤ fife and drum.

[@ganymeade5151]

Very good musicians and performers. Imagine the work and discipline that went into making everything on time and perfect. Even the bands had warrior skills. Amazing.

[@elogic863]

My Dad was part of old guard infantry...korea... love these guys🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@derkonigvonpreuen9472]

I love fifes and drums. I myself am a drummer (though not too great). I wanted to ask, would you able to do a video about the 1764 manual of arms? I'd like to see you do a video about that because I'd like to become a re-enactor and all the versions of the manual seem to differ (KZbin or online). You're a reliable source of information, so I'd like to see your 2 cents. Cheers.

[@matthewlee8667]

The Old Guard doesn't surrender, it dies.

[@dolphintrainer4238]

Matthew Lee Wrong old guard.

[@AttyDouro22]

Merde!

[@eewweeppkk]

@@dolphintrainer4238 It is the same old guard. Not all old guard are tomb guards.

[@dolphintrainer4238]

@@eewweeppkk He is referencing the French Imperial Old Guard. During the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon thought Wellington was retreating and sent in the Old Guard to finish the job. They got fucked by line tactics and were told to surrender. Pierre Cambronne, Commader of the guard, is reported to have said "La garde meurt et ne se rend pas !" ("The Guard dies and does not surrender!").

[@ganymeade5151]

These guys were brave in battle.

[@jonbarrett9053]

Amazing talent and coordination skills. Awesome!

[@ganymeade5151]

No half-steppin here. Everyone does not miss a beat. Amazing.

[@thunderfoot11]

For anyone that hasn't had the chance; when these guys perform the Twilight Tattoo in the summer in the DC area, you should really try to see it. The old guard also includes modern drill units modern musicians and standard infantry and artillery units that also perform. When you get to see the 'whole shooting match' it's pretty sweet.

[@bendunn2637]

For those interested, the first show in 2019 is scheduled for May 1. And it's free.

[@mazinman3]

Thanks for posting this. It's cool to see the OGFDC perform at Yorktown, the very place where the Revolutionary War came to an end.

[@sophiachick3901]

The Colonial Homes and church in the background give it the perfect reenactment feel 🇺🇸

[@Vegided]

I clicked on this without even realizing it was fron Brandon and my day has been made exponentially better

[@ersikillian]

They are using either one or two valve bugles which didn't exist at the time, (there was such a thing as a keyed bugle, but that was a concert instrument, not used in the field)

[@bendunn2637]

You're absolutely correct. These tattoos are designed as a "shout-out" (if you will) to our roots. Not entirely a full reenactment.

[@johnalden5821]

Superb performance, and incredibly moving.

[@bskorupk]

This British Pathe video just wound up in my recommended bar "Trooping The French Drums (1934)" it's footage with audio of The Border Regiment (34th regiment) celebrating the battle of Arroyo-dos-Molinos where they took the drums from the French 34th regiment by taking the original drums, picking them up, and playing/marching with them with the rest of the regiment on parade! :)

[@theodell6697]

Love the touch of pop culture from the movie Drum line.

[@debbieolsoncd5017]

Excellent. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@panzerwolf494]

I'd love to see them team up with the Old Guard infantry to pass orders during a demo so you could see how music commands worked

[@Pineappleparty]

The old guard are amazing, this video dose not do their performance justice. They have to be experienced in person. I was fortunate enough to have many opportunities to perform along side them in my days of fife and drum.

[@harpothekidrs3282]

At the very begining, were they marching a roll step before their halt and marked time? Looked like it.

[@craignannos6045]

During the Bicentennial the Old Guard Commander & Chiefs element (infantry) with some attached music was involved in a least 3 events with the Corp of the Continental Line (1MR / 2nd PA /9th Va). 1st event was on the Mall where all the Army units with Rev War Streamers (Guard & 5th US Artillery) were paraded. the OG & 2nd Pa were the 1st Bn and the 1MR & 9VA the second Bn. they also formed with us at the 200th of Brandywine & Monmouth. The men loved it as most of the time it was ceremonies and parades. At these events we fired, maneuvered, bayonet charges etc. Only issue was there canteens didn't hold water so guys shared. Realistic size unit as we turned out well over 225 for each event. sappers, music, infantry, artillery, camp. Some joined the recreated Regts. At the time a high percentage of the reenactors had military experience and there was great comradery/

[@samsam18200]

Girls locker room: Omg coach is so fucking annoying... Boys locker room:

[@matthiasvalletdrummerpercu7451]

10:39-> Mouth of the Tobique 👍, und die Trommler wieder einmal Weltklasse. Bombe 💣! Wunderbar

[@ryanhampson673]

Dropping sick beats and redcoats.

[@NoName-eh6oz]

Love these guys

[@allenbrininstool7558]

I did this April 19, 1975. 200 years after the first battle of the revolutionary war

[@allenbrininstool7558]

The drummers are among the best in New England. I served in Fife and Drum from 1973 to 1975.

[@heavydutyrepair64]

The us Army Fife and drum corps are simply the best

[@ganymeade5151]

This is in the DNA of traditional Americans.

[@AttyDouro22]

You like reenactments, should have seen the one at Waterloo 200!

[@dolphintrainer4238]

Gebhard Von Blucher I was sad I couldn’t go and it makes me sad knowing that I’ll never see a re-enactment like that ever in my life now.

[@ganymeade5151]

@@dolphintrainer4238 You can see it on KZbin someday, maybe. Hope so.

[@mattattack6717]

Do a vid on bayonets

[@danbailey8182]

Okay a few questions from an old geezer in Canada. Do they use leg rests on the snare drums? How heavy are those drums? I doubt they are designed to match a 3 mile parade. Are the pants attached to the shoes or are they spats?

[@jc-rq8or]

Sick beat not gonna lie

[@VladVlad-ul1io]

Beautiful music :D

[@trapperscout2046]

Their version of "Empty Pockets" sounds amazing!

[@sophiachick3901]

This is so wonderful 🇺🇸♥️ Never forger.

[@ryanbrewis6990]

I was wondering about the red uniform. Would that not create a bit of confusion between the British seeing the red coat and not firing with the opposite for Americans? A great display, but I would still take the pipes and drums any day.

[@CraftsmanOfAwsomenes]

British fifes wore yellow uniforms with red trim. The American fifes wore red uniforms with blue trim. The general idea is that they wear inverted colors from the line infantry.

[@bendunn2637]

The big ass American flag usually helps tell them apart.

[@eewweeppkk]

Standing on the U.S. side of the field would probably help.

[@americanspirit8932]

@@bendunn2637 I would have preferred, that you not use the word ass describing the American flag. Thousands of people died to give you the freedom that you have they died because they believed in America and the American flag represent America and our freedom. Just my opinion your choice of words, was not necessary, even though it's your first amendment rights. With all the nonsense going on in America today, I just think it is important taste. Photograph of myself comment holding up a snare drum stick with the American flag above me, the name of the organization that I started along with John Dowling May rest in peace, we'll call the American Spirit, Senior alumni drum and bugle c o RPS. Today is July 10th I believe for 11th 2022. Former member of the Long Island sunrises, drum and bugle Corps. I apologize for the voice recognition not perhaps spelling, or words that I did not mean to say came out on the print. I am visually impaired and it makes it difficult for me to make corrections I apologize. God Bless America and God bless our real president president Donald Trump.

[@irish_soldier1248]

It was generally accepted that opposing bands were non militants and out of respect wouldn’t be shot at or taken so often the bands worse inverted colors of the actual units so the enemies could tell them apart.

[@cheesepuff7814]

God that wakes something up in my blood.

[@jacobkeppler1984]

I like the music 🎶🎼

[@mbossgaming392]

Hey Brandon are you going to Lexington Green tommorow for the shot heard around the world, I’m a fellow reenactor and me and my friend are big fans maybe we could try to find each other

[@BrandonF]

I'm not planning to make it there, no. It's a bit too early for me, and I have a lot of things I need to get done tomorrow!

[@americanrevolutionreenacto2357]

Hey ok so this is Mboss just on my regiments KZbin (new channel so no videos yet) hey Brandon that’s ok man, are you going to any events tommorow and if not then I’m sure I’ll see you in some battle

[@Jake-pu7cm]

Quick question. At the battle of cowpeas in film of which we do not speak its name (the patriot) does anyone know the name of the march played by the British when marching up, or is there no name? Just wondering because I think it sounded very cool and intimidating and was hoping to use to it for a video, just can’t find anything anywhere

[@zacharycraven316]

Apocalyptic Cow115 pretty sure you’re talking about “the British grenadiers” March.

[@Jake-pu7cm]

Zachary Craven no, that was the one in the battle of Camden. There’s one in the battle of cowpens used, drum only with no fife

[@zacharycraven316]

Apocalyptic Cow115 If you mean the drum beat that played as the British advanced to face the militia, im pretty sure it isn’t any specific historical song but I could be wrong

[@Jake-pu7cm]

Zachary Craven okay thanks for letting me know

[@northwoodsdweller]

announcer are you teal’c/ christopher judge from stargate sg-1? Because honestly I have never heard a voice pattern like that since that series. Very similar.

[@lovemusic794]

God bless America!

[@daawedge9324]

YOU GUYS KICK ASS !!! FANTASTIC ! ,,, ,,, KEEP DOING IT !!!"

[@thecomposer582]

Was there an actual fife and drum corps that was deployed to play along side infantry battalions during battle? Or was it just a couple individuals per company?

[@ahistoryfanatic5683]

Only a couple individuals. Probably only one fifer per company, if not zero.

[@allenwolfkill2781]

💖💖💖💖💖

[@mightyquinn38]

Lexington, Kentucky?

[@jyrusver2595]

How is this recorded in the 18th century when this video was released in 2018?

[@threeputt3642]

Thank you for mentioning that this is a modern performance. They are not playing drum beats or fife tunes of the period they represent in most of the performance.

[@stefanmeli2020]

tight

[@gibsonaloha]

This performance represents our historic heritage, inspirational & great ! Would be nice to also carry a flag 🇺🇸 in the rear !

[@robertbates6249]

just curious was there ever a "friendly" fire incident involving this corps since they were wearing red

[@Bountyhopper]

Well the British had a number of different uniforms, mainly the different color of the cuffs and the collar, those 2 parts together were called “facings” so each regiment had a different color facing, and each regiment had there own musicians, but the Color of there uniforms were opposite that the colors of the soldiers, so say the 10th regiment had red coats with yellow facings, there musicians had yellow coats with red facings, so the continental army did the same. Sense the musicians where next to/ behind the main army they were not targeted

[@adumbaby]

Also the people are sitting somewhere around a robin's nest because you can hear one freaking out in the background.

[@AceHawk-lq9jh]

Nice footage. USA!!

[@tomasgarcia6849]

Call those gaitered trousers?

[@prestonchambers8464]

Indeed, Teal'c

[@wulf659]

Teal'c anyone the announcer at the beginning

[@northwoodsdweller]

Wulfgár Stanfýst.....Indeed lol ;)

[@iamgod6464]

What a sight for sore eyes. It's great to see some of our Redcoats are still hanging around amongst the Yankees and haven't returned to Britain.😊👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@davidwarner3326]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpPVdHx5jL2LjrMsi=A1zOBHynFCDMO18K

[@Sean-ds9oh]

Their coats are red, but they are not Redcoats lmao.

[@iamgod6464]

@@Sean-ds9oh They are the Descendants of the British Soldiers who decided to stay in Yankeeland and keep the Union Jack Flying and a Piece of Britain in America.😊👍🇬🇧

[@tylermcintyre1454]

Tyler Mac were is my band

[@tamaracain9876]

this was made today!

[@tamaracain9876]

yup

[@KeshHarp]

The tune starting @ 4.47 sounds like 'Paddy on a handcar'. Any confirmation?

[@hildacallahan3732]

Love listening to Yankee Doodle....:).

[@yankeedoodle7365]

I'm wonting to learn Fifa and Bugle my self and maybe Drum

[@CraigLYoung]

There music is as impressive as always but they sure let their standards go down. I retired before the "Don't ask, don't tell" Army and back then if you wasn't 6 foot tall the Old Guard wouldn't even talk to you.

[@bskorupk]

For clarifications sake, is that before it was enacted (1994) or before it was repealed (2010) ?

[@CraigLYoung]

OLDCONTEMPTABLE : Before it was enacted. I retired early because of the RIF.

[@SeattleJeffin]

5"10" was the minimum when I was in the 1st of the 3d in the 80s. I don't recall it ever being 6'. The Drum major of the Fife and Drum Corps had to be 7' including the height of his Fox skin. Members of the unit and Presidential color guard had to be 6' with the bear of the national colors 6'3"

[@omniryx1]

And if you wasn't literate they wouldn't talk to you, either.......

[@hurricane7479]

Yeeeaaaa....they still dont, not sure who these guys really are....that initial about face by the Corps Leader left A LOT to be desired...

[@ALivid]

The musicians as they watch you get mauled to death by runners:

[@sioyean]

why are the britains in america? anybody noticed that?

[@ganymeade5151]

Although the band looks like British soldiers, they did that so not to wear the same colors as the American troops; and perhaps, I say perhaps, to confuse the British.

[@gullyfoyle3915]

​@@ganymeade5151 It was actually the custom of European armies for military musicians to wear colors and front uniform facings inverted from the regular infantry-- So, for American Continental forces it became red uniforms with blue facings for the musicians, and the regular infantry had blue uniforms with red facings. British musicians wore yellow (gold) uniforms with Red facings in a similar manner.

[@davidwarner3326]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpPVdHx5jL2LjrMsi=A1zOBHynFCDMO18K

[@ersikillian]

Why are they wearing trousers?

[@bendunn2637]

Wut?

[@josepheclesopasno6051]

From back in the time when wars were fought by gentlemen.....we try, AMERICA!!!

[@damianreyesavila3402]

.Real History Coming to Life at Home in Year Thursday March 9,2023.😐.

[@zyrelcoronado9825]

11:50 I thought it was the song from Barney 😂😂😂

[@carlnash7200]

People need to be respectful and shut the h*ll up

[@barneyfife4897]

Just to be clear: fifes and bugles NEVER performed together until the 1920’s... and NEVER in these numbers. Really would be great to understand the purpose of this display.

[@tomasgarcia6849]

Too bad they are rebels

[@MerlijnDingemanse]

You re lucky there's no oil on the british Islands

[@wholelifeahead]

There is oil owned by the British in the North Sea lol

[@fragwagon]

Merliginary I laughed so hard at this, no offense to our British allies.

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

Rebels that have far surpassed their former master.

[@TKDragon75]

Not to mention Rebels that kicked their asses twice.

[@thegreatders344]

The perfect cure for a migraine

[@jaytrock3217]

I am Ex A Co. Loved working with guys, just didn't like to wear the wigs.

[@bendunn2637]

That's why Bco is the place to be. We still get to experience CINC, but don't have to fuss with the wigs and shit. im trying to get into A Co tbh.

[@jaytrock3217]

@@bendunn2637 I was station at McNair originally 94 moved to the Myer in 96. I have some stories. The best one was when I was left behind at the funeral when i was waiting for the family to leave to collect brass. I was closer to the Metro than Myer. Took The Metro back in Dress blues and M-14 during rush hour. No one every talked about it because I went though the Pentagon station with lots of brass confused.. Social media now a days everyone would have been demoted.

[@youtubeaccount2212]

The lobster people are playing music again!

[@carljoshuasantos1058]

The us army old guard Fife and drum corps there wear red coats with blue facings because during the revolution continental army musicians wear the reverse colors because british know there red coats but no thats the continental army musicians wear the reverse colors because the us army old guard Fife and drum corps wear red coats with blue facings

[@davidlowe1256]

“...Thus, the fife and drum corps wore red coats with blue faces.” Those are black faces, don’t lie.

[@taureaurouge3315]

David Lowe No offense, but i thibk you might have a degree of colorblindness.

[@davidlowe1256]

Rex9399 I concede that they may be very, very, very, very, VERY, VERY, VERY, *VERY* dark blue facings. But they’re basically black. Redcoats on the other side of the field, 100 yards away (or farther) would say that they’re black.

[@taureaurouge3315]

David Lowe It's not really that dark. From the start of the video where they're furthest away, you can still tell it's blue.

[@alexanderstinnett4293]

David Lowe, it’s very much blue. I’m the announcer that is speaking and I’ve been right beside them many times. It’s blue 😊 it’s the video quality

[@davidlowe1256]

Alexander Stinnett How come the American flag’s Union is blue, then? HMMMMMMMMMMMM? I’m not mad I’m just playing but STILL.

[@difficultinterest1582]

I'm not to sure if the marching was intentional at the beginning, but it made me cringe none the less. The Choreography was on point.

[@difficultinterest1582]

In regard to the beginning, the music choreography was on point.

[@patrickjohnson7401]

Preserving colonial heratage is impressive

[@michaeljames955]

Thats okd skool

[@jonlen100]

Red belongs to the British.

[@Bountyhopper]

Well the British had a number of different uniforms, mainly the different color of the cuffs and the collar, those 2 parts together were called “facings” so each regiment had a different color facing, and each regiment had there own musicians, but the Color of there uniforms were opposite that the colors of the soldiers, so say the 10th regiment had red coats with yellow facings, there musicians had yellow coats with red facings, so the continental army did the same.

[@davidwarner3326]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpPVdHx5jL2LjrMsi=A1zOBHynFCDMO18K

[@VCYT]

Why are they playing an ENGLISH folk song on patriots day - its hardly american !

[@robdela3632]

they probably adopted a lot back in revolutionary times as the war was really a civil war with English colonist

[@ganymeade5151]

Perhaps to confuse the British. They did send messages you know.

[@Pilney35]

Because EVERYTHING was English back then. We were an English Colony. Our thought, dress, mannerisms, even political thought, all imported from England. We just improved on a few things but it's all English at its core. 200 years of English history in American colonies (especially New England) cannot be erased or forgotten. That's long enough to leave a mark on our collective souls. That's a source of pride. A great English Tradition the UK should look upon as giving birth to, albeit reluctantly.

[@ShaneCawthon]

Is this really a serious question? IDK, might have something to do with having their origins as British colonists.

[@jimmykyser329]

Theres a woman in that parade

[@candicehoneycutt4318]

And? We don't live in the 1700s anymore. These people are professional musicians who are picked based on talent, not gender.

[@gullyfoyle3915]

@@candicehoneycutt4318 Not just musicians. They are not historical re-enactors. They are active duty soldiers of the U.S. Army, serving with honor. This is part of an active U.S. Army unit. 3rd Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard".

[@candicehoneycutt4318]

@@gullyfoyle3915I'm well aware of that

[@johnarnold2029]

Maybe people could STOP TALKING when they are performing ?!?!?

[@ikarooz]

First amendment rights.

[@RossND]

If only those people could stop talking! No respect.

[@jman6587]

American marching looks so funny

[@omniryx1]

Very nice to see the roll step which, so far as I am aware, British bands do not do at all and also the slow march snap step instead of the British drag step.

[@wf7625]

Why British army clothes?

[@davidwarner3326]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpPVdHx5jL2LjrMsi=A1zOBHynFCDMO18K

[@ikarooz]

That is explained in the introduction.

[@hirampriggott1689]

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