Massed Pipes & Drums opening 2008 Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Opening of the Aug 19 2008 Edinburgh Tattoo:
www.edintattoo.co.uk

[@glasgow1234]

People of Scotland..... This will be our last and final chance to be that nation again. Please vote YES for Scottish Independence ! Save our culture ! Save our identity ! God Save Scotland !

[@mhoeltken]

@MegaMadbiker Yeah. Because dying is such a desirable idea in the first place. Let the armies of the world march into a playground and settle their differences over drumming competitions, THAT would be a much more pleasant way of war, I'd even think about attending.

[@talonmacdonald]

ok, Quick info session. a goodly portion of folks who's families came from the Northern United States, are in some way related to Scots. It isn't an argue thing, it just is so. A good portion of Canadiens are even more related to scots in their family lines. I am 100 % Scot. I am Talon MacDonald, My Father was Ian Thomas MacDonald, and my Grandfather was Angus Thomas MacDonald. and Best part of all.. Pipes are Not from Scotland or Eire, they came from Turkey, during the crusades

[@ghampton106]

I've posted this elsewhere....it still remains true....America is the greatest country God has blessed man with, but America would be nothing without Scots. For example, look at the Declaration of Independence and tell me it wasn't at least partially born of the Declaration of Arbroath. America is alot more than Scotland to be true, but to deny Scotland as one of the key influences on the creation of our nation is foolish. Alba du grath!

[@dunserpoop]

I was at at the 2003 Tattoo when the Blackwatch came in led by Brian Alexander, they were in their combat dress just home from Iraq, there was a few gaps in the ranks, a sorry sight, but they came into a heroes welcome, the hairs all over my body were poker straight. The senior pipe major of the british army then did a rendition of 'sleep dearie, sleep' from the castle battlements, he was Blackwatch, check that out. The massed PnD are awesome.

[@christof139]

Very good. Can't beat the pipes and drums!!! As for "here we are and we are comming to get you!", that's one reason the brits lost the Battle of New Orleans. The noise gave the advancing regiments' positions away in the fog, plus the Rodriguez Canal and USA entrenhments blocked there way and the USA Arty. played havoc in the advancing ranks of foes. Some Americans cried at the slaughter.

[@halkburn]

the honour and pride to love everything about ones country scotland the only country in the world those culture is known and played throughout the world and of the great inventors that made this world what it is today

[@DeGuillac]

True; but they still march to battle, often enough, and the pipes are good for that. And there are moments -- the Commandos attacked on D-Day led by Lord Lovat's personal piper (unarmed, as traditionally); and when Colonel "Mad Mitch" Mitchell led his men into Yemen to rescue hostages he led the advance with pipes -- successfully..

[@BossHogg878]

@LucidDream101 No you are American, you aren't Scottish, welsh, Irish, nor English. if you were born in America you are ...sadly American. Be proud of being American embrace your own culture, you know American culture like real Americans.....the ones you stole the land off. By the way in the UK those that have coats of arms......we don't mention it.

[@jockgibson]

lots of armies march to the pipe....soon they ( the makers of war) will have to pay the piper, for his sacrifice in the name of something, his kin have never really seen,,,,, freedom..... we are all free as long as you comply.. re define the word freedom mr goldman sachs..... !!!

[@MIchlas]

I would say they flow and gives power to walk,..one can suddently just walk and walk.. I likes all sorts of music and this is wonderfull I must have been scottish in an earlier life...

[@johncurtis8341]

And My dad used to take the Old Soldiers back to the Battlefields (WW) And one of the soldiers recalls of the Dandy 9th Royal Scots Marching into Battle with Pipes and Drums Playing Scotland the Brave The Germans Called them The Ladies from hell

[@talonmacdonald]

ts a riot .. Each video posed in KZbin brings out the little wolf in so many people. You all have to argue about whatever you see. I am more Scot than You are, or this person or that person shouldn't be saying what ever he or she said.

[@LucidDream101]

@scoutquinn what are you saying? i'm celtic with several coat of arms to prove it. i'm a rare breed especially being in the US. you saying that being a yank doesn't mean i'm not irish/welsh/scottish? wtf are you trying to say man?!

[@airforce82]

@harrier01 I'm not sure about the other branches if the service, but in the RAF the half pace is called the slow march, most commonly used at the likes of funerals where a quick march would look out of place.

[@spentacle]

@harrier01 I assume you mean the Slow March? Wiki it. : This is a ceremonial pace, used for funeral marches and when a unit's colours are marched out in front of the troops. The standard pace is 60 paces per minute.

[@teresawiding]

so awesome!! hello my name is teresa widing and my husband promised to take me to scotland for my honeymoon. that was 7 years ago and i've not gotten there yet! any ideas? thanks, teresa

[@wolfdenpaul]

@MrBruce1990 My wife is Irish and Scottish, and her dream is ti visit their, but it will never come true, we are very low income, but I guess that's life, thanks for sharing the video.

[@bernhardtsen74]

My late uncle loved the bagpipes! probably because the came on before a battle and after! His favorite was Amazing Grace! If that song dont move you, you´ re a damn cold bastard!

[@tackyman2011]

re: qombodoq--- Those scuzzy rappers and their rabble fans think they are so badass. Well, Scot music and tradition is the acme of badass, and don't forget it, homies!

[@ALFFABULOSOFRED]

Verdaderamente emotivo y maravilloso. Es algo mas alla que un espectaculo. Ojalá pudiera verlo en vivo.

[@marrruk71]

Jim before you make a remark. both are ok. Whiskey is from Scotland and Whisky is from Ireland or the USA. Little differences make the world a much funnier place

[@cosmiccolonel]

@SgtExplosion July & August are the best times, Weather can be really nice, long summer days and lots to see and do..... ahh I miss home............

[@enochpowelghost]

bit out of date really 100 yrs or so just imagine fighting the british and hearing the pipes "here we are and we are comming to get you!" very scarey

[@jimdreferee]

Even better than that, The bands could play and the dumb , stupid , warmongering politicians could fight each other and save our boys from dying.

[@Re_Mode]

@MadMac2236 google 'edinburgh tattoo in australia' . they made a trip to AU for 3 days of show. Even replicated Edinburgh castle on the field.

[@deathbybagpipes]

Many have tried...and died in the attempt. In WW1, the Germans dubbed them "The ladies from Hell" because of their kilts...and their ferocity.

[@jongboy92]

Being a Scot myself I think the only thing that would have got me off those beaches on D-Day would have been the sound of the bagpipes!

[@joanromain6320]

I’m British and I love the pipes !!!! The pipes did our dear queen proud I thank you 🙏🏻

[@BUCKINGFRONCO]

@MegaMadbiker The days of massed formations meeting on an open field to stand and exchange fires have been over for over 150 years!

[@harrier01]

Starting at about 1:30 they start doing a slower cadence step until about 2:05. Does anyone know the tradition behind that half step?

[@scoutquinn]

@OldCrow0031 Bruce as far back as I found - all in the United States - havent traced back to Scotland.

[@loudman12]

@MattyKB you left UK not because of a monachy it was because of the taxes look up history before you post a comment

[@talonmacdonald]

However, The scot did go ahead and make it all his own, now didn't he. So stop yer bechin, and enjoy the tunes.

[@m4dclaw]

if i could learn to play pipe (cause i have not much time), i realy would... such a funny instrument! i love it :)

[@rlmccullough]

My twin brother and I wish to travel to scotland for trhe tattoo. Where on the internet can one find the dates?

[@tongting10]

@backflipbushido88 march, walk and even run with pride. and in the caase of the disabled they ride with pride

[@therealsporadicaarmy]

@MrIcepick68 do it! shit it's like a days drive, for me it's a days flight, or a months swim.

[@scoutquinn]

@MrBruce1990 My great-grandmother was a Bruce - part of the reason we had to visit Scotland.

[@icemanbro5527]

that is why my name is reversed to bruce robert of brisbane australia born 1964

[@liam1997gbr]

ive never been yet but im hopin to go next year. im 1st generation american so its sometin to brag bout ;)

[@icemanbro5527]

well i was named after robert the bruce king of scotland i am proud to have knowen that.

[@CJCbassman09]

@MadMac2236 you might want to check out the 2010 video and look at the location in the description box.

[@sknmrowley]

Gaels...all around...chill. The pipes have a much more ancient beginning in Sumeria and Egypt...

[@RedEagle575]

@McMahonshaun im open to that, and i hope you are correct. I thoroughly enjoy the bagpipes.

[@LucidDream101]

@LucidDream101 *afore. i said "afro" hahaha. yes the U.S.A. culture also has african too.

[@BWAAHHTayuya]

I was there, but a few days before this event, I saw them setting up the whole thing ^^

[@RedEagle575]

@MegaMadbiker yeah, that was the good old days, back in the 1500s to the late 1800s.

[@ghampton106]

Tis why the cost of defense for the UK.....pipers, pipes, and kilts....God bless 'em

[@fdrww2]

Born in America, but forever a Scot!! This August, I'm going home to the Highlands!

[@susansmith44]

@wolfdenpaul im scottish..and proud...if u are serious about going there inbox me

[@fdrww2]

Born in America, but forever a Scot!! In 2010, I'm going home to the Highlands!!!

[@maxhoff9529]

sind wir letztes jahr gewesen. von düsseldorf ca. los über calais, london, und dann edinburgh hoch nach durness und wieder zurück... kann ich jedem nur empfehlen vor allem die highlands lohnen sich schon alleine :) am besten mit auto fahren. teurer spass aber wär mir auch das 3 fache wert ;)

[@cybergerbil]

*attacking castle*.... *gates open* *that walks out* *drop weapon and run*

[@johncurtis8341]

In the early stages of WW1 and Waterloo and at Arnhem in WW2 they Did

[@freelanceminddrift]

Grandfather George Duncan of Aberdene ...of the Robertson Tartan.... RIP

[@owdareyou]

i was there on the left hand side and to hear it there is just amazing

[@ghampton106]

I missed the Homecoming......but to Alba I will be....Slainte' Mhath

[@craigctzful]

Absolutely fantastic...Just love it...goosebump material!!

[@cretinbob]

@MrBruce1990 bastard............ I mean that in a kind way

[@jimdreferee]

Thats Ok , no one is perfect, unless of course they are Scottish

[@MrIcepick68]

correct,i forgot whiskey.i think in scotland it's essential!!!!

[@kevst111]

Take all my money and play in my living room the entire day!

[@tyme4mike]

@MrBruce1990 It sounds quite fine Mr. Bruce..DAMN Fine! :-)

[@KrasSaper]

Hello from Russia, this video is great. Want to Scotland

[@Dayepipes]

As a piper and performer I can say that the problem is that it is so rich and narrow a sound that broad audiences can't remain excited about it for more than a few minutes at a time. So these military presentations err toward leaving the audience wanting more. Once in Columbus OH in my prime I was hired to play a wedding reception where many Scots flew over from Glasgow. It was one of 2 times in my 60 yr life when I had free reign to pull out all the stops and present a full program.

[@MiniONELady]

they must invent cruise missiles with speakers on it....

[@Gaidhealtachd]

How can anyone possibly give a thumbs down to this ?

[@redleg56]

@talonmacdonald It is no joy without Clan Donald

[@MisterFigge]

how do i get ticets to something this amazing? :O

[@T-vs-Life]

does anyone know the name of the slow march?

[@Endremael]

keine sorgen, Mann. Selbst viele Muttersprachler kriegen das nicht hin!

[@BananaJoe414]

great...just great...tx for sharing :-)

[@chairde]

Ah the Scots in full plummage.

[@CJCbassman09]

wasnt this heald in sydney this year?

[@RoteZora1975]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Respect

[@dunserpoop]

Until you stand on the esplanade and FEEL the massed pipes and drums you have no idea, fkn unreal.

[@AYEscotland]

I have sat in the same stand at the Tattoo, well, a bit nearer the front, and the sound as the massed pipes and drums swells towards you down the castle esplanade is fabulous and overwhelming. Thanks for reminding me of that special occasion!

[@MrIcepick68]

excause me,i'm german!! Big fault.

[@arbeia76]

Or the Devils in skirts;)

[@verbalbbq7976]

and we are slaughtered with pride

[@mbloom99]

Sooo much better than military brass bands (IMO).

[@DaddyCool1947]

@Aettaro I attended the Tatoo in 1983 when we were stationed in Germany (USAF). It was an experience of a lifetime. If you ever get the chance to go, do it. Also, Edinburgh is a fantastic city and the Scots are the best.

[@Buskieboy]

I come from Scottish ancestry, my dear ol' gran & granddad came from there. I've always gotten a chill and a shiver up my spine from the P & D's . It's gotta be genetic. I REALLY feel it in my blood. I LOVE this stuff. Goosebumps upon goosebumps! Thanks for posting!

[@monkeyskitz]

im proud to see i saw this live, not at the tattoo, but at a practice session when the local army cadets were allowed to watch. i was in barry budden on annual camp at the time, so us suffolk ACF cadets were allowed to watch too. ive never sen anything more powerful in my life.

[@goodsunnymurchison]

Profoundly near and dear to my heart. My maternal Granny was born in Scotland.My paternal ancestors arrived in the colonial Carolinas in 1726 from Scotland via Ireland.

[@OodldoodlNoodlesocks]

@rlmccullough google

[@b0ywithhat]

how much are tickets for this.

[@goodcatholicboyshaw6638]

Its an odd thing. I'm not of Scottish descent and I'm not particularly minded. Still, when I hear a large pipe band, I get very teary eyed. Makes me really emotional. You have a right to be so proud of your country.

[@W4U213]

super !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@scoutquinn]

Edinburgh, Scotland

[@barbarabenson3327]

I really want to be in Scotland to see hear this in person. Spectacular production! When I hear a mass Scottish Pipe and Drum band ... the problem that I have is ... I don't want it to stop. The time they play is way too short. This is very passionate music!

[@Omskanielar]

Oh hell yes... Not only have they beautiful landscape, but good music :) A visit is my personal Must Have Done :D

[@jmothersdale]

Awesome performance by the massed pipes and drums of HM Armed Forces. Heres to ENGLISH independence!

[@hgcunningham]

Stirs my Scottish blood...

[@maryalice777]

There's nothing as beautiful as massed pipes and drums. I saw them in Edinburgh back in the 70's, marching down Princes Street .... Oh what a sight and sound!!!!

[@mreatitall]

this is the real shit :D

[@jimdreferee]

its WHISKY, not whiskey

[@jimdreferee]

its WHISKY, not whiskey

[@shortspacefacts]

AmAzing!!!