Grenadier Guards Band in Ypres Part 2

[@stevedouglas5727]

My position during this video was pre-arranged with the band leaders. However I think maybe not all members were aware of the arrangement but all worked out well. I had been trying to do this for a couple of years. My shop is on the left, called The British Grenadier Bookshop. Some of the band members came into the shop earlier in the day and that’s when I proposed the idea with them and they were cool with that.

[@dennisesplin3285]

Thanks Steve. My father was a Black Watch bandsman. Very skilled at marching and playing.

[@sosmra]

Very nice I felt like I was there

[@4svennie]

Imagine having a really long sleep after an evening on the booze, waking up. Thinking I'll pop down to the bakery and grab something to eat, then getting confronted with the band of the Grenadier Guards coming towards you, "how much did I drink last night?????".

[@MartynCookHarp]

Fabulous....as a former army bandsman, I still ( 30 years later) can’t walk to music unless I’m in step.

[@Auron710]

I was about to say its pretty disrespectful to stand there and not move then i read your description, its great they allowed you to shoot like this ^^ good work.

[@midnightteapot5633]

I remember some FA cup finals when the guards bands would play at half time , the players would occasionally do that , bloody hooligans @@

[@MartynCookHarp]

I remember visiting Windsor castle with my Mum when I was young...probably 6 or 7. The Guards marched through and Mum (concerned) told me to move out of their way. I asked why, and she said they would probably march straight over the top of you. I remember being slightly frightened but it’s still a glorious memory 50 years or more on. Was lucky enough to be part of a tattoo years later and meet army all over the world, but the Brits had it over everyone...faultless drill and marching. Wow...goosebumps....

[@patriciadunmore9767]

Great sounding band. Thankyou

[@montyzumazoom1337]

Lovely, great sound and plenty of swank. Very smart!

[@MilitaryBandsEverywhere]

Great videos of the event! How on earth were you allowed to stand in the middle of the road?

[@stevedouglas5727]

Thanks. All prearranged with the band.

[@midnightteapot5633]

@@stevedouglas5727 looks like the Drum major went to the carry from the state walk so he would not knock your camera as well.

[@TOYSTITCHER]

Thanks for this ! Nice work 🤗👍

[@jackywhite880]

"Now then, bonny lads! BAGS of SWANK!!!"

[@danielw5850]

True indeed! I love the spivs, following behind; where's a Warrant Officer when you need one ;)

[@semajbronson21]

Senior Drum Major WO2 Damian P. Thomas, Grenadier Guards leading The Band of the Grenadier Guards.

[@generaladvance5812]

Didn't read the description and was waiting for you to get steamrolled.

[@simonartley1645]

Aye,here they come keeping it straight and tight,something tells me theyve done it before,bless

[@MilitaryBandsSouthWestUK]

im jealous of this shot!!

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

Respect for the fallen heroes. Lest we forget RIP

[@dennisesplin3285]

RIP Stewart Esplin Ypres 1915.

[@dennisesplin3285]

Thanks for that. Stewart emigrated from Arbroath to Canada. Returned with Canadian Black Watch. My Dad was also in the Black Watch.

[@devinllopez]

Name of song

[@daisyMeRolling28]

when u live there and u missed it: 😥

[@조금성-c8n]

고맙습니다.

[@phillipposchmann2816]

Name of the march?

[@Hjaltland60]

March is called “Carry On” by Herbert Wilson. His one hit wonder March he composed and it’s one of the most popular British marches ever written!

[@arthurmiskelly857]

A much more appropriate venue for a British military band. Much more appropriate than London Pride 2022.

[@billpugh58]

They will need a work permit now. I’ll report them if they don’t.

[@arthurmiskelly857]

Much more fitting than leading a "Pride" parade