Trooping The Colour: Major General's Review 2023: Troops arriving and Departing.

Bands and troops marching to and from Horse Guards on the occasion of The Major General's Review.
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[@delvinrodriguez3341]

Fantastic video! The marches played were, (Band of the Irish Guards) 1) 0:08-Blue Plume 2) 2:45-Rhythm of the Line (Band of the Scots Guards) 3) 5:55-Stirling Castle 4) 9:36-Scottish Emblem (Band of the Coldstream Guards) 5) 10:34-Arnhem (1st Bn. Coldstream Guards Corps of Drums) 6) 11:20-Hazelmere (Band of the Coldstream Guards) 7) 13:16-The Coldstream Colonel (1st Bn. Coldstream Guards Corps of Drums) 8)16:32-For Flag and Empire (Band of the Grenadier Guards) 9) 17:07-Machine Gun Guards 10) 20:47-Action Front! (Klar Zum Gefecht) (Band of the Welsh Guards) 11) 22:17-Arms Park (1st Bn. Welsh Guards Corps of Drums) 12) 22:31-Prussian Glory (Preußens Gloria) (Band of the Welsh Guards) 13) 24:35-Sons of the Brave 14) 27:16-Men Of Wales (Mounted Band of the Household Cavalry) 15) 30:44-On the Squadron 16) 34:40-Mollendorf's Parade March 17) 37:04-Sons of the Brave 18) 39:03-(????) 19) 47:39-Death or Glory (Massed Bands of the Household Division) 20) 49:30-The Welshman 21) 51:10-My Strength and Shield 22) 55:40-Lilliburlero 23) 57:08-Crecey's Green 24) 58:53-Triple Crown 25) 1:02:53-When the Guards are on Parade

[@e.chambers2973]

Superb! I always look for your list. Just spotted a tiny typo though that you might want to correct in 15) I'm pretty sure you meant On the "Square."

[@MrBaton74]

Thank you very much Delvin. Think it's the first time I have ever heard Death or Glory played by a military band though, maybe the DM for the Household Cavalry had a brass band background. 🙂

[@delvinrodriguez3341]

@@e.chambers2973 You're most welcome! Thanks for pointing that out! Yes! It should be "On the Square"! 😂 I don't think it'll allow me to edit it as it's pinned!

[@delvinrodriguez3341]

@@MrBaton74 You're most welcome! He must have! It sounded fantastic!!

[@e.chambers2973]

​@@delvinrodriguez3341 In that case, consider it a trick entry to see who is paying attention! Your very helpful lists and @MrBaton74's delightful vids are a winning combination.

[@jeangoffin994]

Hello Mr Baton. This Saturday, I think I was able to put a face to your name: like you, I went "back and forth" on the Mall to follow each Band of the Guards. I was therefore able to appreciate your courage (we are not so young anymore, neither you nor me, though…), your professionalism and the heavy equipment that you have to carry for several kilometres. I believe that followers do not imagine what you endure to offer us your videos for free! On the other hand, you yourself, do not imagine the pleasure you bring us! We can only go to London twice a year but your videos allow us to live there all year round and also constitute, thanks to you, wonderful souvenir albums! All our friendships from Belgium!!

[@avryllsixtus3429]

Yes yes yes..thank you so much. Xx

[@MrBaton74]

Thank you, I really appreciate your kind comments, did look forward to a good lie-down later though. 😂

[@christinelivesey9077]

Me too, I live in Saigon so these recordings are just what is needed, can’t wait for Trooping the Colour on the 17/6. ❤

[@alastairorr3802]

Really enjoyed this video. Bands are in terrific form and playing with great style. Looking forward to Trooping the Colour on the 17th. God Save the King.

[@MrBaton74]

Thank you.

[@LeahFriedman-gj9qo]

It’s on the 10th of June

[@klauskleesiek2932]

Excellent. I love the british Armybands. Good luck from Germany

[@stevenlee_1]

Thank you Mr Baton for your hard work in bringing us this uncut, clean, and professionally recorded content! Hope you are staying hydrated and well rested after these events.

[@MrBaton74]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@tambrosia]

Long Give King Charles III from a yank in the USA. BRAVO to the men and women serving the UK in all of its branches and especially the men and women of the police and related agencies May GOD Bless you all and keep you all safe especially from your politicians and judges who do more harm in the long run than any criminals. Same we have in the USA.

[@lorenzbroll0101]

I am not an American. Just love the way the British Guards play their cheeky music. They really are some of the best musicians out there.

[@missb9473]

This is the part you do not see sitting and waiting for the bands to arrive on their home stage. 🎶🇬🇧👍

[@vickyRoyalHistory]

Oh Mr B, another Brilliant Video & such a Treat, because the Broadcasters very rarely give the Individual Bands much attention. I enjoyed this so much, getting to watch the Bands Strut their Stuff freestyle for an extended time, rather than just Accompanying the Guard Changes. I love the Massed Bands but it's really great to see the many Parts. Excellent Job as always, Thank you!!

[@MrBaton74]

Thank you, glad to know that the videos are enjoyed so much.

[@missread7781]

Totally agree. I want to watch the parades and am not interested in the interviews of Broadcasters with someone's aunt who was related to someone who was not there.

[@vickyRoyalHistory]

@@missread7781 Eggsactly! The Military side is the best part, Marching Soldiers who perform intricate movements, Massed Bands who also perform intricate movements of a different kind & provide the Soundtrack to it all, The King's Artillery & the magnificence of the Mounted Band & all those Horses & the sight of polished Cuirasses & Plumed Helmets of the Cavalry! I'm not even interested in the Royal Contingent & I certainly am not interested in watching the Queen Consort following the King round the inspection of the Troops in a carriage forsooth, not only is it a break from Tradition, she's probably a better Horsewoman than most mounted Officers & Troopers on Parade. I don't like breaks with Tradition, solely to pander to someone's ego & insecurities. I don't recall ever seeing Queen Consort Mary, Elizabeth Bowes-Lion or Prince Consort Philip ever Inspecting the Troops with the King or Queen at Trooping the Colour, not that I'm old enough to remember George V or Queen Mary.

[@Mia-cn6kk]

Nice video ❤

[@stewartsnape2936]

A guards parade is always an exciting event to see and hear, i never tire of hearing those great marches beautifully played

[@garryleeks4848]

Love the music from the band

[@t-mach5504]

Amazing video so thrilled to watch it! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍Really beautiful!

[@MrBaton74]

Thank you.

[@Threetwocharlie]

Thank you for this wonderful Video of our beloved troops. Such hard work for all involved- I’m sharing with my friends here in California

[@MrBaton74]

Thank you.

[@mervwhitney7229]

One of the best recordings I have seen for a long time. Thank you for taking the time and trouble to do this. It helps those, like me, who are unable to be there.

[@MrBaton74]

You are most welcome, thank you.

[@AnnofWales21]

@@MrBaton74 hello MrB! I’m gratefully watching this with eager anticipation as I shall be attending the Major Generals review next week🥳 It’s videos like yours that have inspired me to do so. So I thought who better to ask than you as what is the best time to be at the parade ground in order to see the bands and troops arriving please? That, to me, is very much a part of the whole occasion which, according to the tickets starts at 10.30 but I think everybody would be in place then?🤔 I hope you don’t mind my asking😌

[@MrBaton74]

@@AnnofWales21 Hi, the bands should be leaving Wellington barracks at about 10am or so, from what i've been told and seen on other videos this year the arrival of the bands will be slightly different to previous years, but I would think if you're sat down by 10.00/10.15 you should not have long to wait. Fingers crossed for a dry day, I'll be on Horse Guards for the Major Generals Review as well. You do need to allow a little time to get through security but in my experience they do get you through quite quick. Hope you have a great time on Saturday.

[@AnnofWales21]

@@MrBaton74 Thank you ever so much for the advice MrB, I really appreciate it it😘 I shall look out for you ( although I have no idea where you’ll be nor what you look like so I’ll probably wave cheerily to everyone with a fancy looking camera😋) You mention fingers crossed for a dry day, I’ve been looking at the ever changing forecast and it’s a case of “raincoat/no raincoat/raincoat/ no raincoat” so it’ll probably be a case of looking out of the window on the day😌 I’m so looking forward to this all the same 😃 Many thanks again.

[@MrBaton74]

@@AnnofWales21 You are very welcome, I'm sure you will enjoy it, if you think the sound is great on these videos, the actual sound of the Massed Bands and Mounted Band in real life is awesome.

[@user-xj1fj2wl1n]

Really enjoyed another brilliant video from Mr Baton, great job.

[@michelefur]

Eu nem moro na Inglaterra mais amo a banda é maravilhoso 👏😍🤗

[@Peugeot5008.]

Mr.Baton you did it again. Great job, thanks from Flanders again.

[@Cowboy-pb3mt]

Watching the trooping the colours always gives me goose bumps

[@hughbeeson8854]

When it comes to pomp and ceremony the Brits are hard to beat. Thank you Mr Baton, your efforts are very much appreciated.

[@colby25]

50.30 onwards looks like a tidal wave of trombones heading down the mall. Thanks for the video.

[@vickyRoyalHistory]

LoL, you are not Wrong!

[@hazel1605]

Just watched this again, great! Fantastic music. Great views because there’s not so many crowds and you’re able to move alongside. always love the shot of the massed bands coming out of ((Horseguards Road I think) like a tsunami of red tunics and the wonderful sound of those beautiful Welsh tunes..fabulous! One of the best I’ve seen. Thank you so much 😊

[@QPRTokyo]

Thank you. 🇬🇧💂🏽‍♂️💂🏿‍♂️💂🏽‍♂️💂🏽‍♂️💂‍♂️💂🏻‍♂️💂🏽‍♂️

[@NancyCampbell-rk9rm]

Excellent show of horsemanship from the Mounted Cavalry Band, I couldn't be more impressed. And without missing a beat or a sour note.

[@nigelwood4977]

Excellent footage sir, well done indeed

[@MrBaton74]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you.

[@jameswilson9498]

Amazing content, I am unable to attend events such as these, and this is as close as I can be, I have so much gratitude for your works. Thankyou from the bottom of that bass drum called a heart.

[@MrBaton74]

You are very welcome.

[@johnnyc3298]

I loved this it was great Thank You ❤️ I love marching bands but the pipes and drums are my favourite! Trooping the colour and the Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo are two of my favourite things when they're on TV but it's lovely watching this as no commentator is blabbering over the great music I think they should show more respect to our Military ❤️😍👍🇬🇧 Plus I've only recently discovered your channel so I will be having a look at your previous works Thanks again 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

Wow, look at the fury of those Gunners horses, beautiful! As a musician myself and owned horses, and been on active duty for years. Do you know how hard it is, to move while playing, and stay on the line, that are hours of drill to get these skills? If we were drilling new conscripts, we learned this. But the first time we let them try by their selves. And what happened, they all end up almost of the middle of the pack. It's something human and fun to see. So it's hard to do. And even riding a horse and line up, and play is even more challenging. And my trained ears tells me these are serious musicians, even I heard a small rhythmic hiccup on the household frontmen with the big kick drums. But bad notes? Not that I can hear one. Great work. And great video. And I love the traditions from the Brits. And commonwealth, of course.

[@Dan-tf1zq]

Can someone tell me the title of the very last march that was being played as the household calvary entered the palace?

[@lincolninger3056]

I Love the Video So Awesome 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 it’s Really Good I enjoy The Video I Love The Guards 💂🏼‍♂️💂🏼💂🏼‍♀️💂🏼‍♂️💂🏼💂🏼‍♀️💂🏼‍♂️💂🏼💂🏼‍♀️💂🏼‍♂️💂🏼💂🏼‍♀️

[@MrCardinal1965]

Outstanding

[@jameshutchins7934]

The drum major was a proud as a peacock, well done Sir

[@tambrosia]

My apologies for not thanking Mr Baton 74 for this wonderful video. Without his talents we would not have been able to see here in the USA this wonderful event, Thank you sir and all who share your videos and pictures with the rest of the world. Pax+

[@MrBaton74]

You are very welcome.

[@hazel1605]

I commented earlier after watching the arrivals, just watched the departures…. Well what a treat, fantastic filming, beautiful moving uplifting music (and I’m not Welsh 😊) The band was just fantastic. The guards , cavalry and Kings Troop too. Thank you so much for this 😊😊(especially enjoyed at about 54.47. )

[@NancyCampbell-rk9rm]

I have to say the horses of the mounted Cavalry band are extremely well behaved, never causing trouble for the musicians. Whoever chooses them and trains them does an excellent job.

[@GMN360]

Superb!

[@tram90]

Hello Mr Baton, a great thank you for this superb recording, both video and sound. The music, when those bands are in action, very good as usual. The weather was about the right, the sun didn´t seemed to be to hot. Very good as your recordings use to be. Thanks from Sweden

[@MrBaton74]

You are very welcome thank you , I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@ChrisPbiker]

It's great to see a real leprechaun in the band: Number 8, RH file.

[@hazel1605]

Such a good video, enjoyed watching them all arriving. Then the cavalry band….. playing an instrument and controlling a horse with their feet!!!!!!! I’m so impressed. Just great to see, thank you 😊

[@user-yo8rp2sz9x]

Many thanks for filming and uploading this. I find the march on enjoyable to watch - and your links to the various marches is very informative too. Once again, my thanks.

[@MrBaton74]

You are welcome.

[@Dan-tf1zq]

Love these videos!!! Did I hear the fife and drums playing PRUSSIAN GLORY? In US if there is ever any type of military parade they play those Sousa circus marches. The mounted band is the hight of military pomp!

[@JamiesonHubley-pg1lu]

Times like this I miss the CDN Army Parades. Twice before Prince Philip Honorary Colonel In Chief of the Regiment.

[@Shortfilmsyou]

I’d happily spend a day here

[@donnalayton6876]

Proud of all of you. Thank you for serving.

[@kenUK762]

Nicely done Mr B. Many thanks. 👍

[@MrBaton74]

You're welcome.

[@jaygeebee7291]

Thank you so much for sharing your videos.

[@MrBaton74]

You are very welcome, I'm glad you enjoy them.

[@vickyRoyalHistory]

After watching this excellent video for the Umpty third time, I have come to the conclusion that the Reason the Regimental Bands of the Household Division are so good, is that they start the Musicians off very young, as children in the ranks. Unfortunately, the need to skip hop to get back into step, tends to ruin the dressing & overall neatness of the Band. Also, not a good look to position them alongside 6ft + Bandsman, in the Ranks. I did have a little giggle when Senior DM Gareth Chambers M V😂O, was happily marching along to Wellington Barracks, in his own little World & suddenly realised his Band wasn't there, necessitating an about face & tactical marching Backwards until they caught up! love it!!!😂

[@wu_1116]

Great video! I wonder why they have changed the marches during the march past at Buckingham Palace from the regimental marches to When The Guards Are On Parade compared to the last rehearsal (Brigade Major's Review).

[@user-ly1sx8ci8z]

🎖🎖

[@hoipoli]

Superb positioning of your video and uninterrupted music.Thank you

[@joehagen8854]

Obviously. Their well. Trained Time spent in. Rehearsal Shows through uniforms. Clean and tidy. Bear. Skins are Extremely. Warm some Faint but what a great. Life

[@t-mach5504]

Is this done once a year? Love to see it in person👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧

[@MrBaton74]

Yes this happens every year. If you do a google search for Trooping The Colour it will bring up a lot of information for you. Hope you get to see it in person some time.

[@theguitarjammer73]

Anyone know the tune at 51:07 ? I’m a big fan of the trumpet part and just wanna listen to it all day

[@Scipionic1941]

Don’t know the name but I think the first part is a traditional Welsh tune arranged for march time. The second part is the famous Welsh hymn Cwm Rhondda.

[@paulrooney6326]

It’s called My Strength and Shield

[@vickyRoyalHistory]

If you listen carefully, it is a different arrangement of the Welsh hymn, Cwm Rhondda or if you are English, it was translated from William Williams original Welsh in 1905 & is the hymn known as, Guide me, o thou great Redeemer. You can definitely pick out the Melody in the first part & the second part is the Traditional Arrangement. Both are played in Quick March time, but the piece is just as good in Slow March time, a special trait of Welsh Music & Bloody Brilliant.

[@theguitarjammer73]

Thank you!!

[@vickyRoyalHistory]

@@theguitarjammer73 You're Most Welcome. You'll never hear a better Rendition, than the Welsh Spectators at Cardiff Arms Park, watching an International Rugby Game.

[@RAMON-mm1io]

🖐🖐

[@user-ly1sx8ci8z]

MRR

[@Gulrahman-rl4ne]

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[@raymondlandman9455]

I would have preferred more coverage of the troops

[@MrBaton74]

Well you know what you can do then……….. go watch my other video of the Colonel’s Review, you’ll see all the troops on that one.

[@vickyRoyalHistory]

Were there no Pipers? The Irish & Scots Bands both have Pipers, but I didn't see or hear any. Also, to settle an argument, do the Household Cavalry have 2 Bands, Mounted & Foot, or is the Band one & the same & when they're leading a Guard Change, they leave their Horses at home & go on foot?

[@charlottecunningham2141]

I was wondering that about the household calvary too

[@michaelfox263]

Only one band!

[@stevenlee_1]

Yep! No pipers on parade this year because it is the Welsh Guards trooping.

[@vickyRoyalHistory]

@@michaelfox263 Thanks Michael! I said one Band just mounted at times, or when they're Accompanying the Foot Guard for Changing the Guards, they March. Because they had no Drum & I recognised the Blues & Royals Conductor. My Husband argued that there were 2 separate Bands. Yippee... I don't have to cook this week lol.

[@delvinrodriguez3341]

​​​@@vickyRoyalHistory Hello Vicky! Hope all is well! I think it must since you don't have to cook! 😂 Anyways, The Band of the Household Cavalry is just one Band, they are trained to ride horses and march on foot. They're the same musicians, the Snare Drummer and the Bass Drummer that march on foot are the Kettle Drummers when the Band is mounted. The Band when on Foot is lead by the Band Corporal Major (BCM) and when Mounted by their Director of Music (DOM), when on Foot the Director of Music is either Behind the Band or in the Ranks. His position in the Band changes depending on the Number of Musicians on Parade. If the Band is on Foot and all the Ranks are full the (DOM) Will march behind the band. Some more info which you might already know, but it's always nice to have. The Band of the Household Cavalry is made of two Regiments. If you look at the Band half is wearing Blue Tunics and the other is wearing Red Tunics. The Blue is for the Blues and Royals and the Red is for the Life Guards. They used to be two separate Bands but the government cutbacks sadly made them into one band. They decided to keep the uniforms of both Bands and thus we have the half the Band wearing Blue and the other Red. They used to come together as we see them now for Trooping the Colour in the past. But, other than that they were separate Bands. Hope this helps you in winning the argument even more!! 😂

[@mariojorgeoliveira7775]

At 59;43 , who are they at the back?

[@keithrudd8003]

That Fife and drums

[@howardburnette9169]

I alway believed there was a hight limitation to enlisting???

[@michaelfox263]

Lootenant-General! Really? This is the British Army not the American. Also how hard is to learn how to pronounce Nijmegen?

[@vickyRoyalHistory]

To be fair, to the uninitiated, Nijmegen could be difficult, it's not spelt phonetically & with a 'j' could throw people. Having said that, professional Broadcasters are supposed to check out unfamiliar words & spellings, that's just sheer laziness & unprofessional if they don't. Unfortunately more & more Americanisms are creeping in to every English speaking Country in the World. Personally, I hate it, in my world, I still go to the Shops, Stores are the place Shops keep their stock. I walk to said shops on a footpath, I have no idea how to walk to the side, unless I was a crab I suppose. I get my letters from the Postie, in my Letter Box. My letter Box is not sexed so I don't know if it's a Male Box or a Female Box. My Alphabet ends with the Letter Z as Zed, Zee makes me think of Foreigners who don't have English as their first language, trying to say 'The'. I'm of the opinion that Americans Speak American English, not proper English & raise my eyebrows when they complain Brits don't speak English, I mean Brits have been speaking English for longer than USA has been a Country. They also can't weigh stuff, measure stuff or count he number of floors a house has accurately. I'll just stay in my own little world thank you & ignore Pseudo English Americanisms.

[@thies7831]

Oh gosh. Them again, waking up the poor night shift workers, wanting to get some sleep during the day.

[@rjkka7260]

What does it cost...................too much..............not of this day and age !!!!!! Fill in the potholes !!!!

[@John-G]

Rather disappointing that in the title shot all the assorted WO's leading the parade are so badly out of step with each other. Not particularly impressive.

[@user-ze8pu6td4u]

Могу ошибаться, но (по цвету выпушки), это славные уэльсцы (Первая часть). Это лучшее из того, что создали люди в отношении к достоинству и справедливости. Боже храни Короля. Славься Британия!

[@user-ze8pu6td4u]

По красной выпушке на шапке мы несомненно узнаем Знаменитый Колдстримский королевский полк. Все это очень красиво и возвышает душу человека разумного. Спасибо Леди и Джентльмены!

[@matthewlathum9312]

are you asked your local imam for permission to perform such beauty?