SOUSA The Liberty Bell - "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band

[@Cliff_Dixon_42]

"And now for something completely different . . . " THE MARINES!!

[@anonUK]

EcchiSpud ooh get her whoops...

[@weswolever7477]

And now ... a Marine with a tape recorder up his nose

[@Cliff_Dixon_42]

@@weswolever7477 And now . . . a Marine with a tape recorder up his DRILL INSTRUCTOR'S nose! *WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR MALFUNCTION, NUMBNUTS?!? DIDN'T YOUR MOMMY AND DADDY EVER TEACH YOU NOT TO USE YOUR FINGER TO CLEAN OUT A NOSTRIL?*

[@raymondhamill6702]

Nobody Expects The United States Marine Corp!!!

[@JCStaling]

I love this March.. and then I want something completely different.

[@JCStaling]

This United States Marine Band, in its entirety, at times seem more British than the British.

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Not pictured: The entire band being squished by a giant foot

[@mikekean8344]

@@nicholaslienandjaja1815 This demonstrates the importance of not being seen. 😁

[@MitchellRyanAmericana]

Does anybody have anything better to do besides MARCHING UP AND DOWN THE SQUARE?!?

[@SaxandRelax]

What

[@360MegaByte]

You know...I never wanted to be in a band...I'd always wanted to be...a lumberjack

[@Kronimiciad]

!!!

[@superhel5108]

Kronimiciad He was watching too much Monthy Python... ^^

[@Kronimiciad]

***** No such thing!

[@h0lly_blue]

WHAT ABOUT MY BLOODY PARROT?!

[@jenbarber5643]

360MegaByte well, I'm a lumberjack, and I'm okay

[@LeePresson]

I like how the conductor introduces it as "One of Sousa's most popular marches" without ever once mentioning WHY it's popular (because a bunch of British comics hijacked it in 1969).

[@lucreziia]

That's plain silly Mr Presson...you must be one of the younger (very) generation if you think Sousa's "Liberty Bell" march is popular because of the Monty Python Program. It so happens it has always been a well known and popular piece of marching band music. That's as ridiculous as Walt Disney's purported remark when his film "Fantasia" was released in the 40s, "This will put Beethoven on the map!"

[@LeePresson]

lucreziia Okay, if you insist, but play this song for anyone and ask them what it's from. Most of them will say Python. Just like "Also Sprach Zarathustra" will always be known as the 2001 theme. That's not necessarily a bad thing!

[@LeePresson]

***** I did not mean to imply philistinian influence! :)

[@LeePresson]

***** Sure, if you want! I was just pointing out its most popular use. I didn't expect a Spanish Inquisition!

[@h0lly_blue]

NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION! Our chief weapon is surprise, surprise and fear - TWO weapons, are surprise, fear and ruthless efficiency - our THREE weapons are fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency and a fanatical devotion to the Pope - our FOUR...no, erm...amongst our weapons...amongst our weaponry are such elements as fear, surprise - I'll come in again.

[@mistofigo]

R. I. P. Terry Jones, forever in our hearts

[@craiga2002]

Also Graham Chapman, who was the man who came up with the idea of using a parrot in the "Dead Parrot Sketch," rather than a toaster as John Cleese originally conceived it.

[@anone.mousse674]

And now for something completely different.

[@Rosi_in_space]

Ethel the frog

[@anonUK]

The Piranha Brothers were born, on probation, in this small house in Southwark...

[@jasobres]

It's

[@justsam0511]

Anon E. Mousse lol I laugh too hard at this

[@BigAl1976]

No further questions! *Gets turned into a Scotsman*

[@stanbradshaw1718]

As a Monty Python fan, this will always be ingrained in my mind as the opening theme to Monty Python's Flying Circus. This is not a bad thing. It is a wonderful piece and it always gets my foot tapping.

[@mariosanchez2478]

Limited experience with martial music.

[@giovannidetoffol584]

IT'S...

[@beetsandboots]

@@giovannidetoffol584 MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCASSSSSSSSSSSS

[@Saxologic]

Ridiculously clean.. jesus christ... do you know how hard it is to get such a clean, crisp, perfectly balanced, perfect-intonation, amazing sound like that? Agh.

[@reyonXIII]

I'm frankly just so much more amused at the fact that a song that's meant to be one of many that represents American symbolism....is at least equally iconic as a cornerstone of British pop culture. That fact in of itself is hilarious for me.

[@TheHutchy01]

It's another one that I practically piss myself laughing at when I see the Americans using it entirely seriously, like the Battle Hymn of the Football Grounds or even The Stars and Stripes forever

[@mickib1592]

@@TheHutchy01 Oh, you're no fun anymore!!

[@white-dragon4424]

Even more ironic is that the official USMC band wear red jackets.

[@johnbockelie3899]

"It's time for Monty Python's flying Circus!!"."Albatross!" "Albatross, what flavor is it"? ," No flavor, it's a bloody sea bird!".

[@gotham61]

Cleese said they chose it because it was royalty free,

[@Ekkie101]

Well, I'm a Monty Python fan as well, but I am tremendously impressed with this band. Their precision, their intonation, their dynamics. The precision of a sequencer, but with soul because it's played by humans. Bravo.

[@dcikaruga]

Monty Python version ends with a fart though.

[@pyrochemists6309]

@@dcikaruga monty python version being a work of fart?

[@mikekean8344]

@@pyrochemists6309 If you insist. 😁😁

[@hankkingsley9300]

I kept waiting for the giant foot to come down

[@djcfrompt]

If there's one thing the Marines do well, it's precision. Precison and attention to detail are the two! two things the Marines do well. Precision, attention to detail, and nice red uniforms...

[@harrypage7408]

People are just spamming the comments with monty Python, just spamming and spamming and SPAM SPAM SPAAAAM SPAAAAAAAAAM SPAM.

[@supersebac320]

SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM (now get on with it)

[@heatherrockwell9012]

LOVELY SPAAAAM, WONDERFUL SPAAAAAM....

[@jenbarber5643]

Samurai Gamer but I don't like Spam....

[@madreel8938]

Bloody Vikings

[@plscometomychannel1007]

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaso funny XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@mummelmummel5787]

No 1. The Larch

[@ZakJordan98]

The Larch..... The Larch

[@ThatsMrMoronToYou]

You win the Python quote contest.

[@jasobres]

And now...

[@williamjessop342]

... The Horse Chestnut

[@babyfir77]

That's funny! The Larch!!!!

[@Matt-cz6ti]

This man is Ernest Scribbler, writer of jokes. He has just written the funniest joke in the world, and in a few moments he will die laughing.

[@AndyCigars]

+Fake Name Wen ist das nün, git und schlotermeyer. Ja, und weierhund, der schlipperwalt, geßput!"

[@vyashtuijnman6417]

+Andy Cigars HAHAHAHAHA *Dies*

[@DavidRinkevich]

Andy Cigars "My dog has no nose..."

[@negagator3456]

@@DavidRinkevich How does he smell?

[@stillaeo]

Who is that, git and Erlenmeyer. Yes, and underweight, the whippersnapper, getup!

[@williamharrison7523]

Who else thought he was going to say "And now... For something completely different" at the start.

[@excanadianpheasant]

William Harrison He should have.

[@goranlund2677]

Everyone with a brain

[@ZakJordan98]

@John O Monty Python's Flying Circussssssss

[@expubident]

Honestly? Nobody, not even you.

[@SteelProsGaming]

you could have looked at the title?

[@Dios67]

Monty Python had run out of money making the show and this song was on the public domain (free to use) , the rest is history.

[@goranlund2677]

No, it isn't.

[@Dios67]

@@goranlund2677 This is something I saw on a doco years ago and the way I remember it. I'm sure there are differing opinions.

[@goranlund2677]

@@Dios67 If you can't reply in a proper Python way to "No, it isn't", then why comment at all?

[@Dios67]

@@goranlund2677 Is this better? Man: Is this the right room for an argument? Other Man:(John Cleese) I've told you once. Man: No you haven't! Other Man: Yes I have. M: When? O: Just now. M: No you didn't! O: Yes I did! M: You didn't! O: I did! M: You didn't! O: I'm telling you, I did! M: You did not! O: Oh I'm sorry, is this a five minute argument, or the full half hour? M: Ah! (taking out his wallet and paying) Just the five minutes. O: Just the five minutes. Thank you. O: Anyway, I did. M: You most certainly did not! O: Now let's get one thing quite clear: I most definitely told you! M: Oh no you didn't! O: Oh yes I did! M: Oh no you didn't! O: Oh yes I did! M: Oh no you didn't! O: Oh yes I did! M: Oh no you didn't! O: Oh yes I did! M: Oh no you didn't! O: Oh yes I did! M: Oh no you didn't! O: Oh yes I did! M: No you DIDN'T! O: Oh yes I did! M: No you DIDN'T! O: Oh yes I did! M: No you DIDN'T! O: Oh yes I did! M: Oh look, this isn't an argument! (Pause) O: Yes it is! M: No it isn't! (Pause) M: It's just contradiction! O: No it isn't! M: It IS! O: It is NOT! M: You just contradicted me! O: No I didn't! M: You DID! O: No no no! M: You did just then! O: Nonsense! M: (exasperated) Oh, this is futile!! (Pause) O: No it isn't! M: Yes it is!

[@carltrotter7622]

@@goranlund2677 yes it is. I’m sorry, are you here for the 5 or the 10 minute argument?

[@EvilLordBane]

"First thou playith the video above. Then thou must count to three. Three shall be the number of the counting and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither shalt thou count two, excepting that thou then proceedeth to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the number of the counting, be reached, then lobbest thou the Holy Hand Grenade in the direction of thine foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it."

[@manapple176]

One...Two...FIVE

[@lutenantsweedpertasa]

manapple Three sir!

[@xtrememusic1732]

THREE

[@richardsantalone9380]

RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY! :D

[@keelieinwonderland]

Thank you brother Maynard

[@DeuteriumtheSentientMattress]

It makes me wonder what John Phillip Souza would think about his song being repurposed into the theme song for one of the biggest comedy troupes in the world...?

[@trapezemusic]

He was known to have a good sense of humor. My guess is he would like it.

[@hankkingsley9300]

@Ali Cuntë yes he would

[@olmogandolfi6637]

Nice red uniforms... Well I must say I didn't expected that.

[@goranlund2677]

Nobody expects the red uniforms.

[@ZakJordan98]

Cardinal Fang! Fetch THE COMFY CHAIR!

[@anonUK]

Amongst our weaponry...

[@TomCat681]

No body expects the Spanish inquisition

[@loqutor]

*dramatic flare* NOBODY EXPECTS THE UNITED STATES MARINE BAND!!!

[@dr.morbius]

At the end I was expecting a giant cartoon foot to come down from the ceiling and squash the band.

[@speedyneutrino1729]

I've been privileged to attend two concerts by The Marine Band and it was unforgettable. Absolutely FLAWLESS. This band is the BEST military band in the entire world, hands down.

[@baenaclash5412]

We are here to talk about Monty Python, nota silly militar band

[@a.jz19]

@@baenaclash5412do you even know anything about music

[@baenaclash5412]

@@a.jz19 man, it's just a millitary march, not a ballet suite from Tchaikovsky...

[@MegaJustGeorge]

@@baenaclash5412 Tchaikovsky - was he the tortured soul who poured out his immortal longings into dignified passages of stately music, or was he just an old poof who wrote tunes?

[@JTkalimero]

IT'S...

[@excanadianpheasant]

Jeison Alflen MontEEEEEE Python’s Flying Circus-s-s-s

[@davidcooper2589]

time to go to joe's house

[@ricarleite]

Number 1. The head.

[@mestillme2017]

A sacred holy song of my native land. That's what It is.

[@mitchyoung8791]

Monty.,..

[@TheNyarcangel]

No coconuts were harmed in the making of the song

[@thomashoban6888]

Don't you mean "swallows"?

[@DavidRinkevich]

Are you suggesting that coconuts migrate?

[@allanrichardson1468]

David Rinkevich Sure they do! Most wild coconut palm trees grow on an island beach, leaning out over the water, and coconuts float!

[@andymilsten9096]

TheNyarcangel Now what does that have to do with anything?

[@allanrichardson1468]

Andy Milsten When you’re talking Monty Python, NOTHING has to do with anything! Spam! (The catch phrase of fry chef Armorall La Gas!)

[@p71collector]

And now for something completely different!

[@manuelrobledo8072]

I'm amazed by the lack of Monty Python references.

[@AndyCigars]

+p71collector "....it's..."

[@ihaveagun22]

+p71collector NO ONE EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION

[@martymcfly5423]

hahaha, awesome

[@mummel18000]

A man with a tape recorder up his nose...

[@jslease]

I've seen this President's Own band in person just last year. They are really AWESOME. I would see them every time they are close by if I had the opportunity. I was even privileged to meet the bass clarinet player.

[@usmarineband]

+Jean Slease Did you see us on tour?

[@jslease]

Yes I did in October 2015 at Lancaster, TX. I was even priviledged to meet the bass clarinet player, Jay, whom I recognize in this video. He was very sweet and polite. My mother was with me and it was kind of a surprise for her. She absolutely loved seeing you all in concert. You were awesome. We are both a huge fan of this type music. I hope you come back to the north Texas (DFW) area again soon.

[@usmarineband]

Thanks! Yes, Jay is great. We're glad you had a good experience. It will be another 4 years before we back in Texas, but hopefully you can catch some of our live stream concerts in the meantime.

[@jslease]

How long before you will be in central Oklahoma? That's where my mom lives.

[@ForceMaximus84]

Conductor: Serious introduction about the piece and the band. Comments: And now for something completely different....

[@jackschoonover6418]

I can still hear the explosions... it's trial and error elon, good you got it worked out

[@stanbradshaw1718]

Wow! What a nice rendering! Having the ship's bell from the USS John Philip Sousa to play in this performance is a nice touch! I remember playing this march, along with a few others in music class in high school, the first thing the teacher did was to warn us about any potential giggles or guffaws in relation to the use of the tune as Monty Python's Flying Circus title theme. We all had a good laugh the first time we played it but then it was strictly business. One thing that springs to mind in hearing this piece again is the sense of history and reverence for the past that my American cousins have, I wish that we, as Canadians could get as into our history as the Americans have!

[@renaissongsman]

+Stan Bradshaw I wonder if it's not actually the "SS John Philip Sousa", a WWII Liberty Ship (cargo ship), as someone noted ... I'm not sure the USN ever had a ship named for Sousa. Marine Band, can you comment on this?

[@hankkingsley9300]

This parrot wouldn't voom if you put 50 million volts through him

[@RunawayTrain2502]

Mabye in some far future they could use the Bell of the "USS Terence Vance Gilliam". He was the one who suggested they use this music for the Monty Python intro.

[@ZakJordan98]

I was waiting for a giant foot to come down

[@jonathantan2469]

That'll be a giant Trumpface.

[@douglassteptoe4459]

BggL, look im Moylerim MoylerJonathan Tan I j MT .hhhbbhhyyyyygetff

[@wagnerpd5921]

Jonathan Tan: Consider patriating yourself to Turdistan, Tan.

[@Kinkin822]

you are served: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipnVnod_lrWebtk

[@groovy4451]

I think most people were.

[@FritsJMostert]

In his explanation the conductor says "And now..." and then he DOESN'T continue with "for something completely different". That's SO disappointing.

[@Thanos-tx4ub]

Perhaps you could say that no one was expecting it...

[@joehoe222]

He should indeed have put his foot down.

[@bribartman8578]

...IT'S!

[@keelieinwonderland]

Bri Bartman THE SPANISH INQUISITION

[@TheLordOfNothing]

You must not be American.... (I am)

[@qtoshi6126]

my Dad loved this music... Joseph Rodrigues Jr. was his name and he served in WW2 on the USS Auk, during Normandy... I wish he could enjoy this... RIP Dad...

[@Lshannon90]

I don't even consider this a military March. It was always be Monty Pythons theme for me.

[@sebastianmora5344]

To me its "How not to land an orbital rocket"

[@rockfrolic6249]

0:35 The guy: “And now…” Me: “…for something completely different!” The guy: “…one of the march king’s most popular marches, the Liberty Bell March.” Me: “GODDAMNIT!”

[@rodrigo528]

Eres igual a mi 😲!

[@Coenen2517]

It's...

[@dinahkyle3196]

@@Coenen2517MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS!!!

[@reyonXIII]

I mean, it was certainly something completely different

[@slumdogpreacher6964]

Back in High School (1960's) we had an awesome and dedicated Music /Band Director and played so many of these Sousa Marches, most of them out on the Blacktop; I treasure that experience even more as the time goes on. Thank You Mr. Donald Hughes and Mr. John Phillip Sousa.

[@trapezemusic]

Great comment.

[@jameswall242]

As a sousa player, this is easily my favorite of Sousa's marches. Brings back memories of the first time i was in a marching band.

[@ananonymoususer4698]

MoNtY PyThOn

[@lupinvash3]

At the end, when the guy said “And now” he should’ve ended it with “for something completely different.”

[@RayMak]

My favorite song from the past

[@IntergalacticPotato999]

Hey! First comment! I see you everywhere dude.

[@ScubaShark--8964]

Bruh-

[@IntergalacticPotato999]

And you're my favorite commenter.

[@ScubaShark--8964]

@@IntergalacticPotato999 lol your XD

[@stefanalexanderlungu1503]

All songs are from the past

[@pyrochemists6309]

And now, for something completely different...

[@MegaJustGeorge]

It's.

[@dinahkyle3196]

0:44 And now for something completely different

[@ja20585]

The musicianship in this band is the finest found anywhere. All the dynamics are exquisitely executed. The musical precision is precise. I think the Marines and their conductor. I thoroughly enjoy this performance.

[@mr.bantman8189]

I came here not for Monty Python, but on a Sousa playlist. then this played, and I thought "where's the fart?"

[@odavidsilvalima]

Where's the fart and the foot?

[@pennskyre]

I played this one outside very loud. My neighbors got angry and called the police. The police arrived and then arrested my neighbors.

[@barley6284]

Lol

[@ritalee1786]

hahaha

[@terrybuettner8599]

Your neighbors are lucky you didn't call the Marines!

[@fds7476]

Policeman: "Do you want to come over to my place then?" Husband: ...Oight.

[@marcushartmann2035]

... And now for something completely different 😂❤️

[@Decomposer-rl3bw]

And now, for something completely different

[@prwells6201]

As an old French horn player, it does a soul good to hear it 'sing' so well. Thank you Pres. Marine Band.

[@MEdGrant]

You played old, French horns?

[@banjo1973au]

I'm impressed they were to keep a straight face

[@michaelcostello8007]

Sweet. love the conductors cues. The Bell ringer was totally watching the conductor. I loved this. Probably my 7th time watching.

[@TerryClarkAccordioncrazy]

This orchestra brings a gentle authenticity I've never heard in any other performance of this piece.

[@dariopassos8494]

I'm Brazilian but I love the american military bands. The marchs are wonderful!!!

[@TisTheDamnStickSeason]

I prefer Aprils

[@TorMax9]

And now for something completely different...

[@_reverse-psycho_855]

Im here after the SpaceX video “How not to land an Orbital Rocket Booster”

[@alifr4088]

Lmao same

[@SimSoupYT]

same

[@BigMarc-wn1kw]

Same bro

[@ColonelMarcellus]

You guys in the UK have a WONDERFUL National Anthem; "God Save the Queen" is among my favorite national anthems on Earth. Even we Yanks enjoy it! Greetings from the United States of America

[@mr.seagulliii4353]

i know this was 10 years ago and also most likely a troll but this is the us marine bands youtube channel

[@muffinland]

@@mr.seagulliii4353 This is the theme song to Monty Python's Flying Circus haha. But Eric Idle has lived in the US for decades and loves it here so Monty Python is all-American at this point.

[@maestrovon_r5108]

@@muffinland Considering about 80% of the main crew, as in the Directors, writers and producers, were British, I don't know how on earth Monty Python could be considered American at all. It wasn't even popular in America to begin with, being mainly composed of sarcasm, irony, intellectual humour and satire. You know, the kind of comedy Americans didn't find funny.

[@lepeejon2955]

The whole band is keeping an eye out for that giant foot.

[@heintmeyer2296]

The guy who rings the bell shows a lot of self restraint. I would have been ringing along the whole time.

[@oghond]

0:01- Guy: *blah blah blah* Everyone else: “MUST... RESIST... MONTY... PYTHON... JOKE!”

[@monster3033]

i sont understand the joke about month python, would you mind telling me?

[@mestillme2017]

@@monster3033 This was the theme song for the show Monty Pythons Flying Circus. A BBC production from the late 60's and early '70's.

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

I love John Philip Sousa music. I love this March. The marchs are wonderful...from Fresno, CA.

[@trumpetvids]

And now for something completely different.. :) Excellent job ladies and gentlemen. Former member of the 7th Infantry Division band here. We sure never sounded like this.

[@rkmjem]

Thankfully, the bell is in tune with the band! Awesome! Thank you.

[@AmandaCaines]

You guys have got it so right right over the Atlantic from the UK.... great music and you have WOMEN in the band! Brilliant :)

[@torinoherrera]

I am bingeing on Sousa's marching songs after overeating during dinner. After this, I will be marching to the washroom.

[@marsgal42]

The conductor didn't say anything about Monty Python, but look at the facial expressions of the band, like Ms Clarinet just to his right. They know.

[@terryrulestheworld2]

Laura Halliday And they fear that a giant foot will crush them all coming out from nowhere.

[@VunderGuy]

Nigga, why?

[@jinx4598]

That’s an oboe not clarinet

[@jdb47games]

Nobody's perfect, and everybody makes mistakes......except the USM Band! That was absolutely flawless! Fantastic job!

[@salpiadrouny3421]

Wonderful performance, especially with the liberty bell ! I play this piece in a community band; and it really helps to hear a superb performance by this fine US Marine Band !

[@annreid4084]

LOVE to watch percussionists with immaculate technique. “Bell” player is flawless. Great sound overall.

[@cloerenjackson3699]

This is a great version of a very satisfying march which is articulately presented with an interesting history of which I was not formerly aware and, I expect, is far more faithful to the authors intentions than the one with which we are familiar in the Flying Circus theme tune. It's great to learn about its origin and meaning in this capably performed rendition. Thank you and well done!

[@1Cheytown]

I remember playing this in school that first flute part definitely pushes the range.

[@francheskamontinola4462]

I truly commend " The President's Own" United States Marine Band in their interpretation of Sousa's " The Liberty Bell"...As in all his marches...it could be noted that the composer had a deliberate and liberal application of the element of DYNAMICS....starting with soft, brisk notes using the flutes and the piccolo....then slowly rising to a crescendo with cymbals..the trombones and the drums marching together to that familiar beat... But the redeeming feature of this performance is the inclusion of the actual ringing of " The Liberty Bell" punctuating the march tempo at the signal of the conductor's baton...Perfect timing...real authentic sound of the bell from the USS John Philip Sousa... Another harmonious and melodic creation from the March King himself!!! RING OUT THE LIBERTY BELL ..!!!

[@MrPjw5]

... And now for something completely different...

[@TisTheDamnStickSeason]

Semprini

[@therugburnz]

I love JP Souza's music. It is inspired and inspiring.

[@MrTrashcan1]

Why do I keep expecting a giant foot to come down on the musicians?

[@ShowtunesbyJenna]

0:36 "And now..." ...for something completely different.

[@accousticdecay]

Best all American music ever composed. Impressive rendition, but that is what we have come to expect from our Marines. God bless y'all.

[@GioXDGames]

POV: your looking for comments of spacex not landing an orbital class rocket

[@martinsjorgemanu]

The vast majority of Americans do not know, but Sousa, in fact, was a Portuguese, who composed, for America the most beautiful military marches. João Filipe de Sousa from his real name, from the Americanized name of John Philip Sousa.

[@jaredcoombs8489]

The last Change of Command I had to endure, had this song the for the Pass and Review. Imagine 600 Seabees snickering through it.

[@Organplayer1947]

God continue to BLESS each and everyone of you!!! Very inspiring!!

[@highlanderlj]

Since I was a kid I knew it as this before the Liberty Bell March. The MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS song 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@giavannaxo4908]

The Conductor’s hair is a work of art, wow!

[@accousticdecay]

I love the discipline of the Marine Band. Great rendition!

[@ISAYWORDS1]

Guys, I wouldn't be going down this rabbit hole of Sousa and marching music, having a blast listening to talented musicians play beautiful music, if it weren't for Monty Python. It's not a bad thing when something you like gets used in pop culture because a small subset of the wider population is going to find out about your interest for the first time and instead of gatekeeping you could just be stoked that someone else likes the same stuff you do IDK

[@zebooker]

I suspect the band tuned to march the bell. I liked the introduction also. Few musicians EVER forget hearing the Marine Band; they are as good as it gets.

[@zandernewson9933]

American: This is a epic, glorious anthem dedicated to American ingenuity and universal values. British: It’s Monty Python…

[@IsaacMayerCreativeWorks]

And then an enormous foot comes down from space, squashing every single Marine in attendance. PBBBBBT

[@jeandawson346]

Karate johnson

[@lutenantsweedpertasa]

RazeAVillage right stop that, it's getting far too silly

[@SoloFalcon1138]

...wait for it...

[@GirGir183]

I always wondered how you spelled that sound. Is that the correct spelling?

[@gregorylico2621]

yes yes god yes

[@Badgersj]

Sousa is just so, well, jolly. Brilliantly played. Well done boys and girls.

[@mswinhoe]

All the way through that fella's explanation, great as it was, 90% of people are thinking, "Monty Python, Monty Python, Monty Python".

[@mariosanchez2478]

U must know a lot of people with limited experiences of marches who probably heard this piece 90yrs after it was written!!

[@saeedalmodaber2026]

Hello, great band master great band thanks god bless you and bless American people

[@arbisy1604]

*you are my everything*

[@paulpalsa1705]

Excellent work by one of the world's outstanding musical organizations. [This is always among the selections the Marine Band plays before the start of the Presidential Inauguration(s).] . . . . . . by the great composer John Philip Sousa !

[@jessicaeernisse958]

Inspirational! Awesome!!! Love y'all and this is one of my favorites!

[@allen3776]

There's something just cool about all the Marines playing this so seriously.

[@AndreiTupolev]

I was sure at0:35he was going to say "And now for something completely different"

[@micktrick100]

I would have absolutely lost it right at the end, if Terry Gilliam's giant cupids foot came down and squashed the band during the closing sequence.

[@JohnAnderson-ms2cn]

Here on 22nd January 2020 to remember Terry Jones. R.I.P. Terry.....to me this music will forever be you. Spam Spam Spam!!

[@kamaradenhans870]

More spam

[@janeappleseed2154]

I love the way the Marines are trying not to grin or giggle.

[@MB200bus]

I doubt they know how to do that. Rarely ever have I seen a march being played so mechanically and devoid of any emotion or joy.

[@krusepuaina3602]

If you were in the corps you would understand, they take their job very seriously.

[@VtDmhD]

But what will they do when I thay the name... Biggus! Dickus!?

[@n0denz]

@@MB200bus Wait, so you're not supposed to play marches mechanically and devoid of any emotion or joy?

[@MB200bus]

@@n0denz Only air raid sirens should be played mechanically. Music without emotion is just noise.

[@ricardjohnson5312]

Great to see Philip Franke playing Euphonium!! Reminds me of our Illinois Symphonic Band days under Dr. Begian!

[@peterzabilka3664]

This brings a smile to my face every time I hear it.

[@saeedalmodaber2026]

Hello. It's amazing March thanks god bless you and bless American people

[@n0denz]

It's ironic Monty Python's Flying Circus would choose for its theme such an American piece written by such an American composer named after such an iconic piece of American heritage. Moreover, Python's animation is one of the group's most signature elements, and that too was created by an American.

[@packard5682]

For many years I only knew this as the theme song for Monte Python's Flying Circus!

[@madraven07]

"Hello Mrs. Premise." "Hello Mrs. Conclusion." "What’s on tele?" "I think it’s a penguin."

[@ronstarkronstark500]

Simply lovely. I was lucky enough to learn how Sousa conducted his band! Lemme know if anyone is interested!

[@Azishome]

Again, The President's Own sets performance and musicianship standards that the other service bands can't even approach. No wonder the Army has to buy the Independence Day performance on PBS each July 4th.

[@josefzack4617]

just real damn good. both the tune and , of course, the USMC Band, "The President's Own"

[@josefzack4617]

ahhhh THAT BELL !!!! from the US Naval ship named after Sousa himself. that is the signature of this piece of music, this march. most wonderful