OLYMPIC FANFARE 1985 - "The Commndant's Own" The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps

[@hhhorning]

Wow!! Truman's arrangements were always so inspiring not only to listen to buet also to play!!! He is a legend!!!

[@navilluswp]

If the Army or the Navy ever gaze on Heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines who turn-to for Sunset Parade conducted by Col. Tru Crawford and Commandant's Own "celestial alumni." Never forgotten.

[@navilluswp]

I own and play one of these surplus Kansdul "Custom Classic" baritones, engraved "The Commandant's Own." I will never sell it.

[@522Dusty]

Kanstul is now part of the Conn-Selmer (King) Instrument Company. When I first heard this version of John Williams Olympic Fanfare I loved it.

[@MrPhillipABurns]

To Mr. Sullivan . . . My God I would guard that with an AR 15 ! ! . . . I am jealous

[@bob4116]

I simply love this arrangement. Haven't been able to get it out of my head since I first came across this clip! What a gas!

[@ThePMcDonald]

If the "1986" date in the video description is accurate, I saw them about a year earlier, July 1985, at the Drum Corps Grand Prix at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford NJ ... about a week after returning from boot camp at Parris Island SC ... First time that I had to stand at attention for the Marines Hymn in public ... my wife's best friend, who was there with us, nudged my wife, and asked "What is he doing?" 😉 At that time, the Marines still had drum corps in 29 Palms CA and Albany GA as well ... shame that those two units were converted to bands, leaving "The Commandant's Own" as sole survivors ... Semper Fi /s/ USMC (Retired)

[@bob4116]

The first time I saw this corps was in Madison, WI as the exhibition corps after an MBA event there. Amazing how powerful their relatively simple show was. Simply amazing! I see them whenever I can!

[@BCSchmerker]

Now, this is giving the 3rd Infantry a run for the medals! OLYMPIC FANFARE AND THEME (John Williams) Warner-Tamerlane Pub. Corp., BMI was originally purpose-composed for the Games of the XXIII. Olympiad, Los Angeles, CA, USA, around a philharmonic orchestra and trumpets.

[@RobPecor]

@ThisgirlfromVA - Your Dad was definitely in there. He was a real mentor, and an overall great guy to the younger Marines.

[@522Dusty]

So clean and perfection. Tru had some great arrangements

[@hyeyong93]

I would have to agree with you. This is good. Wait, good is an understatement.

[@RyanJonkerMusic]

Snares at 1-step intervals 👍🏼

[@MrDavedrum1]

this is great drum corp

[@tjbiker49]

Tru really knew how to run a corps . . . Definitely miss him after all these years.

[@12secgt]

that's what i'm talkin about! Old school power! Simple and very effective!

[@navilluswp]

I wouldn't pay a dime to watch DCI band/corps anymore, but I'd pay $100 to watch any drum corps play like THIS.

[@MrPhillipABurns]

amazing ! ! ! it's really nice knowing our musicians are also soldiers. After all they have the same boot camp, I am guessing ?

[@dan_h2o_drums]

Yes sir

[@saricomey889]

I miss the few shows I’ve seen at airshows and DC. Looking for the Sydney Australia performance. 80s

[@justme07111]

FANTASTIC!

[@927drummerboy]

This was the level of magnificence that used to be associated with this ensemble. Since the passing of Colonel Crawford the Corps has yet to attain this level ever again. "American music played with American "Excellence"!

[@navilluswp]

Happy 235th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps.

[@TheGandolf1]

Well done! I wish corps from DCI would play the Fanfare. It would be magic to hear.

[@americanspirit8932]

EXCELLENT JOB X SUNRISES DRUM CORPS

[@Tgoon1]

Wow, old chrome two-valvers!

[@armynurseboy]

Who says those old 2V G horns can't be played in tune.....?

[@junknspam3]

Excelent

[@mr.frenchy8577]

Oh kernel klink where are youuuuu? :3

[@MarineBugler]

Yep. ... Playing a Col. Truman W. Crawford arrangement.

[@sandmancat294]

Did you know Jim HOH?

[@shofmon88]

That contra at 2:18 tho... that note is FAT. Love it.

[@sandmancat294]

Are you in there Jim hoh?

[@saricomey889]

Hes a pscho stalker. Stay away. Hes sckizo

[@luvspaiste]

Matched grip snares are awesome. If your goal is to have an even sound from both hands, it is illogical to achieve it using an asymmetrical grip. I'm shocked drummers can still argue against this.