HMKG 04 Norwegian Military Tattoo

[@jgreen2592]

This is the BEST military band and drill team. I have never seen anything like this in the USA. Thank you Norway. Texas A&M band is a very close second.

[@Xirque666]

it might surprize you to know that those men are mandatory soldiers and serve for less then a year...still they are better then profetionals

[@Forgotten_Foods]

Xirque666 they practice 8-10 hours per day every day for one year too

[@sussyfallen2914]

I think the united states marines drill core are pretty much just as good so check em out

[@AustinHutsonMusic]

I would hesitate to say that a&m is 2nd best, the best thing they have is size, with that kind of size, precision is less important

[@feonor26]

This is one of the best drills I've seen from HMKG. Everything was precise and I could not spot any mistakes that I usually do.

[@Overlycomplicatedswede]

I’m a swede but The Norwegians have such a incredible drill team! Arguably one of the best in the world. Love from Sweden

[@fredrik952]

As a swede I really do look up to HMKG. We have the Swedish Army, but you truly are one of the best marching bands in the world even seen from a swede's perspective :) Love to you from your neighbour Sweden.

[@michelepereira8893]

Nos últimos

[@oskarfield8696]

De e bra men jag gillar AMK mer

[@bjornrosenlund135]

kan bara instämma love from Skåne från en gammal vagnchef P7

[@flingan7512]

Agree from a swede:)

[@tovemagnussen4423]

Alle som er med har kun 1 år i tjeneste!

[@MrJimmyboy1972]

dont know how many times i have watched and listened to this, but, it seems to get better every time. an amazing display of drill and musicianship. god bless the HMKG.

[@cbalmacedajr]

This kids really rocks...what an incredible perfomance,perfection is not a question in the minds of these young kids. A flawless perfomance of discipline and inmense way of focus in this drill. Its just amazing to see a bunch of kids doing these kind of shows.

[@sean918]

I'm a high school drum major, i showed this to some drum corps-nuts in my band, they were blown away by this. Would love to see these guys in person sometime.

[@extendedtravel567]

I heard this first when my band teacher showed us this 13 years ago I was 12.. I'm 25 now and still play trumpet and i still watch this video so often ... to me this performance went down in history.

[@user-gk8qc5jk3u]

Love from Norway!

[@VxMAX]

(jaw drops...clicks 5 stars....presses the favourite button...applauses...watches again)....I love it!!! It was an AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!! 5/5!

[@hardcharging]

The beginning fanfare is NOTHING short of AWESOME!

[@cdb774]

Do notice that there isn't one drill word? These gentlemen certainly deserve the title of the Kings military/drill team! They are so wonderful...congrats men.

[@MrLASCOM1]

This is so VERY impressive!!! I have watched this several times over the years (dont know how old the video is) and i Never get tired of it. The music is awesome! The Precision is off the Chart! If this doesn't gve you Goose bumps and bring a smile to your face, then you are Dead.

[@Ama-hi5kn]

It is from 2004.

[@TheDrummie1]

Had the privilege of taking part (in a military band) in the |Colchester Searchlight Tattoo in 1996 with this band and drill team If i am not mistaken they are all conscripts who serve 1 year of national service, they are truly amazing,very professional and their discipline both on the arena and off is unbelievable.

[@baldrbraa]

TheDrummie1 I was part of the band at Colchester in 1990. Great fun, but it was during one of the worst heatwaves ever

[@TheDrummie1]

@@baldrbraa sorry it was actually 1990 not 1996. I took part in the Royal Tournament in 1996. You are right the heat was horrendous at Colchester. Shame its gone like so many more brilliant events.

[@baldrbraa]

TheDrummie1 Yeah, I saw we already messaged about it elsewhere in this thread😀 cheers man, hope you are ok

[@baldrbraa]

TheDrummie1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKKpl6aXf86diZY

[@joakimlge3631]

I grow up in Oslo from 1992 To 1997. My father was officer Vegard Løge in the castle guard. HMKG was the my favorite from i was 1 year and watched Edinburgh Tattoo on tv. I soon begun to play drums everyvere, and in 1994 i olmost could play the drum starting GAMMEL JEGERMARSH when i was two years old😅

[@MrJimmyboy1972]

have watched this time and time again. what a display of musicianship and drill. i am ex british army and appreciate greatness. these guys are the best.

[@wallabybob12]

This without doubt is one of best bands i have seen and their performance was absolute quality, even better than danish ice cream LOL

[@tonepett]

Don`t forget, this is 18 years old men and women who volonteers to do this for a few months as a part of military services.

[@22ndregiment46]

tonepett actually they don’t volunteer they have national service, but they volunteer for the regiment

[@asgeiriversen3864]

@K Fenris du må lær dæ å skill imellom vanlige kvinna med sine egene ambisjona imot "feminazis"

[@ThirdValve]

Remarkable. The sound, ensemble, intonation in the playing is great. The precision is flawless.

[@TittyMonkeys]

@K Fenris Den meningen der tørker hele nasjonen seg i ræva med, pell deg ut av norge med sånne idiostiske utsagn. kjenner kvinner i forsvaret som ville knekt deg i to med lillefingern. ubetydelig liten mann som du er.

[@Agecatcher]

@@TittyMonkeys hahaha, du er sikkert en sur 13 åring jente, voks opp.

[@pastrami1945]

Rifles of US Garand M-1. We used them in Drill Competitions also. For "fancy work", such as spinning, Queen Anne Salute, etc., we used the Springfield M1903.

[@HagridWillFindYou]

I really doubt that anyone cares....

[@deborahriley8136]

GoldenCode The M-1 weighs 9 pounds. Let's see most people spin a 9 pound "baton" with a bayonet, much less toss and catch it. I'd look like Swiss cheese after one practice session.🤤

[@DrumProwler]

Fett at 2004 er lagt ut! Kult å se seg selv på youtube :P Hilsen Signaltrommeslager Stokness =)

[@brandashusband]

I had almost forgotten about this video. I first saw it years ago, sometime around 2011. The precision of the drill team is magnificent, as is the band. And as someone who has played drums since 1959, it's a pleasure to the "sound of drums", and not someone clickity clacking away on plexiglass.

[@MrLASCOM1]

I Never get tired of watching this. Simply excellent!

[@dannyjoer]

This is just fantastic drill, very disciplined and precise. And it was a pleasure seing the kings guard at the Rosenborg Tattoo in Denmark.

[@anthonydignam8097]

I never tire of seeing the finest drill team on ice.

[@my2cents2u]

I have no idea how I wound up here, but I am totally impressed. This is amazing! That drum line was so clean and in sync. Bravo! "When Johnny comes marching home again Hurrah! Hurrah! We'll give him a hearty welcome then Hurrah! Hurrah! The men will cheer and the boys will shout, the ladies they will all turn out And we'll all feel gay when Johnny comes marching home."

[@my2cents2u]

***** ~ So true, and the reverse are the terms 'you suck' or 'that blows', etc. Whenever I asked my grandkids to use the word 'stinks' instead, they would roll their eyes. After I explained to them that both terms were derived from sexual connotations, I never heard them use those words again. PS - I never learned to speak a second language, so I am very envious of anyone who does. Besides, your English is actually very good.

[@gardist1]

i am a proud member of HMKG from 2004 =)=) i miss this !!!!!

[@user-gk8qc5jk3u]

Respekt, mann!

[@rubengonzalez5921]

This was one of the best tattoos...if not the best tattoo (2024) of the HMKG. I have it recorded in mp4 and every now and then I enjoy the coordination of the team. Greetings from South America and congratulations for having been a member of the HMKG.

[@rubengonzalez5921]

I say 2004

[@legendxxx11]

Respekt.

[@gendotte]

I keep this in my favorites, and watch it whenever I need a lift. Ace, you are right, they ARE the Gods of Drill.

[@nelitasciretta7101]

That was fantastic! American here and I loved it!

[@juditballa6877]

Engem az ilyen összmunka mindig csodálatba ejt. Ez gyönyörű!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrJimmyboy1972]

seen this millions of times, its great. warms the cockles of an old soldiers heart (british)

[@arildfrysaa2234]

Det absolutt beste kullet fra HMKG 2004. Så bra at det er faktisk ikke noen i verden som kommer opp på det nivået på musikk og drill. Disiplin og utrolig dyktige. Ikke minst dirigenten..Det er jo han som har mesteparten av æren

[@sokki88]

Et av de beste kontigentene med tanke på styrke og kvalitet.

[@feonor26]

Absolutt!

[@feonor26]

Må være en av de beste og mest presise drillene jeg har sett fra HMKG. Utklassing av alt annet!

[@MrJimmyboy1972]

absolutely marvelous! the music and drill is unbelieveable. as an ex- british army soldier (and bandsman) i am in awe of these absolutely brilliant soldiers. i especially liked the way they broke from morricone into what i think is their regimental march (can anyone enlighten me on this) i will certainly view this again, and again, and again, dont think i need to keep going on this.

[@beverleypearson2646]

You’re right…… it is their March and it gives me goosebumps every time I hear it! 🇳🇴❤️

[@simengrandal6898]

You're absolutely right, Sir! That is the HMKG's regimental march and it's called "Gammel Jegermasj" (The old Hunter's March), written on notes in 1799 although it is believed that the march has even older traditions.

[@farouksupernova3579]

Everything about this was GLORIOUS AND MAGNIFICENT!!! From the marchers with the rifles, the marching band, the drummer guy, the percussion dude, and that glorious trumpet sound.

[@SludgeSlinger]

I always loved working with the Norgies. I use that term affectionately. From an old US Marine. Congrats guys on an outstanding job.

[@user-gk8qc5jk3u]

:) love from Norge.

[@AlphaChinoz]

We love you Americanosocitos as well.

[@TheErilaz]

Thank you for your service.

[@horsepower4me2]

Absolutely amazing choreography and precision! Brilliant!

[@tommern84]

I am Norwegian myself, and I`m am sincerely proud when HMKG have their international shows. The most amazing thing thoug, is that king`s guards are switched out every year. The drilltroop you see here have just 10 months of training and still are the best in the world :)

[@ridabroekhuizen6719]

Fantastisch mooi. De beste militaire muziek kapel ter wereld.

[@abdell2222]

The best drill team in the world, the exercise 02:45 is unique in the planet,

[@michaelmoore7559]

yes

[@clarkcoleman9793]

As a former rifle drill team member at NMMI in the late 60's, I can tell you this is excellent!!. Up there in the top 5.

[@Nexus2422]

made me shed a tear im so proud of Norway :,)

[@dannyjoer]

Det her er det bedste tattoo show jeg nogensinde har set. Og jeg har været i Den Kongelige Livgarde, DK. Flot

[@4Gehe2]

I saw part of this troop at Helsinki earlier today. Really nice performance. Made the germans who were next on the stage look boring...

[@fredericmartin7148]

I am so pleased to see this excellent performance because my alma mater, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, has very strong ties to Norway, being sponsored in part by the Norwegian American Lutheran Church. In the many years when the Luther concert band and Nordic choir were conducted by the legendary Weston Noble (Google him, you'll see), the band and choir both performed before the Norwegian royalty. Weston was presented with a ceremonial sword by King Olaf which Weston displayed in his office thereafter. Crown Prince Harald also came to Luther to be honored in a very elaborate ceremony featuring the entire Luther faculty in their robes plus many civic and state officials. I was in the band which played the "Strategic Air Command March" for the processional on that occasion . Weston, being the dramatic showman he was, timed the piece so that the last note of the march sounded just as everyone on the platform sat down, just exactly as their rumps hit the chairs! In his remarks, Crown Prince Harald went out of his way to acknowledge Weston and to praise him, the band, and the choir at length. It was quite an occasion; I remember it well, even after 50 years!!

[@hansmarheim7620]

These Norwegian conscript soldiers put on a world class performance of military tattoo. This show how true love for your country can motivate young men and women to outshine professional "salary soldiers" like the US marine corps. As a Norwegian citizen i am very proud of HMKG.

[@bgb50]

Best song, best drill team, best countrey, best video, best moment!!! EVER!!!!

[@TheDrummie1]

had the privilege of performing in the 1990 Colchester Searchlight tattoo alongside these guys and gals, superb is the only word to describe them.

[@baldrbraa]

TheDrummie1 I played flute in the Norwegian band that year. It was the middle of a heatwave, like over 40 C in the daytime. It was a very difficult ground to do the drill in, because it was after dark, there were no straight lines, and the searchlights were all over the field. Somehow we managed :)

[@baldrbraa]

Thanks for the kind words! What and with whom did you play?

[@TheDrummie1]

@@baldrbraa i played with the Band of the Royal Ulster Constabulary ( sadly no longer in existence due to cuts)

[@TheDrummie1]

@@baldrbraa the grass what was left of it was extremely slippery underfoot, i remember that as well as the heat.

[@TheDrummie1]

I played Tuba in the band.

[@bob4116]

I think that I have watched every HMKG video on KZbin, and I still like this 2004 show the best!

[@gustavekropff3916]

An excellent video, military band, and drill team!

[@michaelmoore7559]

i am of norwegian decent in canada. Sikhs tell us they have a great military band? Check out Norwegian military band tattoo?

[@michaelmoore7559]

best in the world!

[@rigoletto68]

Very impressive! I wish I could see them perform live.

[@michaelmoore7559]

me 2

[@beverleypearson2646]

Me too 🇳🇴 ❤

[@trondolsen9402]

i am a norwegian and i am so proud everytime i see this, it brings a tear to my eyes every time i see this :) Hans Majestet Kongens Garde er de beste i verden i dette. stolt over å vere norsk

[@HMKGman1]

@Superhaze Wrong. The uniform of HMKG has almost remained unchanged throughout it's history. The uniforms were designed in 1856 with inspiration from Prussia. The bowler hats are taken from the italian Bersaglieri.

[@petitprince04]

Sublime !!! La synchronisation est juste parfaite !!! BRAVOOOOOOOO !!!

[@maxilana]

I have played with Garden :P My local school band had a concert with Garden in 2000 or 2001, and it was awsome!!! One of my friends have ben in Garden, she played the Clarinette :O) *and Gammel Jegermarsj, that they played at the end, is always a big hit with the public*

[@wb3ikw]

Perfection and accuracy defined! Bravo!

[@thedooralbania]

Military tatto, asuper performance. I was lucky to be on Oslo Spektrum during this year edition, never seen something such this great show before....

[@minecraft5557]

Respect from South Carolina,USA.

[@DOEBY1]

i am also part of a show and drum korps (dont know if its called the same but stil=p) but i think you guys are gr8 on our last show everyone whas on their feet clapping and cheering it whas awesome. rly wanne c these guys someday =) 5/5 gr johnny

[@Gary190tube]

Love the Norwegians! Greets from London!

[@MrPAPAGAYO46]

Una magnífica banda de guerra del Ejército Noruego realiza aquí una vistosa y lúcida presentación de gran habilidad y destreza tanto en lo militar como en lo musical, en una magistral demostración de habilidad, precisión y disciplina. De acuerdo con los créditos de este video, fue filmado en el año 2004, no en el 2013 como yo originalmente suponía, pero haya sido cualquiera el año en que se filmó, es admirable la elegancia y la vistosidad de este maravillosa banda musical de soldados y músicos del ejército noruego.

[@toyman9642]

Beyond excellent. Fantastic. Skill and perfection to the max!

[@T3rud]

HMKG always impresses, in my opinion, one of the best kings guard of all time.

[@nidaros1965]

Verdens beste drilltropp.

[@ritiannespiteri1116]

nidaros1965

[@hvafaen4213]

De var fantastisk

[@Decorus22]

@HMKGman1 Norway has been a kingdom for much longer than that. But it became an independent kingdom, or nation, in 1905. We might have been vassals for Denmark and Sweden, but we never disbanded as a nation, or kingdom.

[@conraddwight]

I really loved seeing the whole thing, . . . gives us all hope when we see young people dedicated enough to work this hard. I have to admit though, at one point in the music, . . . I half expected to see Clint Eastwood ride in and start one of his spaghetti western movies.

[@Amylasia]

Drill Band is that beautiful display of order & control amidst the chaos that is true war. Also, they have bowler hats with plumes.

[@slpr666]

Konungariket Norge, mitt broderland!

[@lorentuggle2019]

This makes me feel so proud of my life as a Son of Norway. Yet. A American soldier. I'm loyal to both...as a Combat Medic. I can serve both. Armies...

[@user-gk8qc5jk3u]

[@HortHawg]

Impressive. Very impressive.

[@sammyherrera7017]

8ki89

[@michelepereira8893]

@@sammyherrera7017 kh

[@tinymorty]

2004 kontigenten var ett veldig solid år =) veldig presise det året! =)

[@1866705]

This unit is outstanding

[@hardcharging]

Arguably THE best performance I have ever seen of these guys (I just wish I got to see it live).

[@sss-og1yl]

not so much words can describe my feelings... Touching the Miracle -- will be most precise with love and LOT of respect from your most northern neighbor And, as you understand for me Farvel Til En Slavisk Kvinne is the best march It's hard to believe but in my opinion HMKG performs it better than our band!

[@pastrami1945]

Looks like the rifles are US Garand M-1's. Great for drill - we used them in drill platoon competitions. But for fancy/precision drill, the 1903 Springfiled was tops!

[@beverleypearson2646]

They are THE BEST and always will be! ❤️🇳🇴

[@simplygarza8511]

It took me a couple years to discover this, but the Suite "Moment for Morricone" at 4:00-6:00 and 6:50 towards the end, they play two songs tributing to the great Ennio Morricone! Most obvious is the theme to The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. But the other song is L'estasi Dell'oro. I love this video and the tattoo even more now

[@JKuaresma]

Excellent! Congratulations, top notch execution, not forgetting the uniforms and the music. Those are late model Krag-Jorgensen rifles, aren't it? Beautiful. Greetings from Portugal, and wishes of a Happy New Year!

[@feonor26]

The rifles they use are American M1 Garand.

[@skirun9]

Really spectacular. I've been to the Tattoo in Edinburgh, which is quite a show. My grandmother was Norwegian.

[@trulsbreiby]

Var inne i 08 og syntes vi gjorde en god jobb men fy f.. musikken de spilte i 04 konten var utrolig bra!!

[@JeroenKockelkoren]

Abnormaal goed, ongelofelijk, de muziek, het marcheren, de exercitie. super!!

[@HMKGman1]

1: Gibraltar, Richar Waterer 2: Moment for Morricone, Jacob De haan 3: Trommestunt 4: Moment for Morricone, Jacob De Haan 5: Gammel Jegermarch, Tradd./ Old Rangers march

[@Toonoisy]

Fun fact: there were 5 women marching there in this clip. The 2003/2004 troop was the last year where all the women had buzzcuts. The 6th woman was me, and I was in the hallway selling CDs and merch.

[@mvpno1726]

Give a thumbs if this is your favourite HMGK drill!

[@MrJimmyboy1972]

brilliant! i watch this time and time again. the break into their regimental march is the best.

[@TheSpinazieman]

They just earned 1 million respect points!

[@arriviste2020]

Bloody good show,.....excellent entertainment. A lot of hard work went into the display, that much is obvious. Well done Norway.

[@GUARDSMAN133]

Norwegian soldiers fought bravely in WWII.

[@internationalsof7934]

John Peppmeier And still to this day have some of the best warriors, if not the best, in the world. Ever since the viking age.

[@RoarTheMighty]

John Peppmeier still lost

[@internationalsof7934]

RoarTheMighty Ehm? How did they lose? They won by far, and completed the most successful military operations in human history.

[@RoarTheMighty]

the military was raped... the end. civilians kept sabotaging.

[@internationalsof7934]

RoarTheMighty Eh, the military lead the most successful missions in all of human history. And caused the first losses ever for Nazi germany. If you mean initially, the Norwegians didnt fight back, just like almost no one did, as no one knew the nazis were what they were, get a clue please.

[@1HMKGfanUSA]

I always thought nothing in this world was perfect....UNTIL I started following HMKG.

[@noahkrajnik9865]

They look like those cute little tin soldiers from a distance! :D

[@Mrmr2r]

You sir deserves a medal for that comment.

[@SyahmiRosli]

5:15 that bassline mah goddddddd

[@MrJimmyboy1972]

this is the best drill and music display that i have ever seen (ex british army) i have commented before and cant stop myself commenting now. i will watch this every time i go online.

[@chanchancl2987]

Magnifique musique militaire. GRANDIOSE

[@Andresen1982]

Beste oppsett med musikk og alt drilltroppen har hatt spør du meg. Sinnsykt bra!!

[@ltlrenati]

Really proud to be Norwegian!

[@Dragonese1]

This is definitely a 5 star performance. Such perfection. I could watch this type of video 24/7. Thank you for sharing. Applause, cheers, fireworks and respect for them all.

[@Flaakoh]

waaaao... me a dejado impresionado, en Chile es muy común ver militares muy prusianos pero esta "coreografía" esta muy muy perfecta. saludos desde Chile ^^

[@MrJimmyboy1972]

i played drums in, 15th parachute regt pipe band in the 60s. reggie gay was our drum major, and he was good. i think this wee guy is just as good

[@Shinegamikira]

fun fact, they have only trained for half a year for this... in Norway we have something called førstegangs soldater(first time soldiers) every norwegian "has to go into the army at age 18". they get replaced every year.. :D funnest year of my life!!!

[@Markus347]

That's wrong. Not every norwegian have to go to the army at the age of 18.

[@Shinegamikira]

no, but for us it is obligatory. but if you have back problems or somthing of that sort, you dont have to. i was in HMKG( garden) that was a awesome year of my life ^_^

[@robinchwan]

i did not have to join the military because i had back problems i have asthma and allergies and more. but if there ever was a time when norway needed me i would gladly help even if i did not do any training!

[@gaiusmarius4112]

You served in the drilltropp ?

[@Shinegamikira]

yes i was in HMKG but not in the drilltropp, i was in another company of HMKG ^_^

[@Playboigorti8574]

That was incredible i am very impressed i mean wow just lost for words at how fantastic this was

[@MarginalMedia]

espectacular!

[@Slegger0404]

Whoa....I've never seen a performance like that 0__0 awesome. My mind is literally blown