SOUSA The Stars and Stripes Forever - "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band

"The President's Own" United States Marine Band recorded John Philip Sousa's march "The Stars and Stripes Forever" on March, 3, 2009, in the John Philip Sousa Band Hall at Marine Barracks Annex in Washington, D.C. This video was recorded for the National Museum of the Marine Corps gallery titled "A Global Expeditionary Force 1866-1916," where visitors will find an interactive Marine Band exhibit.

[@ThePumpkin506]

Don't you just love a perfectly in tune piccolo section

[@alanijade4019]

ThePumpkin506 right! so pleasing

[@georgehiggins1320]

are piccolos really hard to tune or something?

[@alanijade4019]

George Higgins yes!

[@georgehiggins1320]

I see.

[@quas392]

I am dead. The piccolo section killed me. it was that good.

[@FlutistPride]

Their brass actually gets quiet while sounding, their piccolos are in tune, and their trombonists can double tongue! What kind of sorcery is this?

[@einarsharpe7637]

Not sorcery but United States Marines!

[@biggestounce]

u.s marine magic baby.

[@MichaelMMiddleton098]

Ender-Chan I’ve played tuba for this....we had to triple-tongue. Yes, that is a thing. No I am not kidding.

[@RJDCR]

yes

[@wewd]

Oohrah.

[@alexgataric]

When I was little I thought this was the national anthem.

[@Revisedcone]

I like this more than the national anthem

[@santiagosanchezblanco9430]

Well alright.

[@electrofonickitty823]

​@@Revisedcone same I love this more and I want to say my pride is when I hear this

[@user-ky5dp5wf5p]

I'm 76 years old, never served in the military but have always been very patriotic, I tear up EVERY time that I hear this. Tim M. 3-16-2024

[@MrSuperpancho9]

Four piccolos in tune? Am I dreaming?

[@miakakemp]

I'm not the only one then!

[@thecomedian6322]

The patriotism is strong with those piccolos. They refuse to bring shame to the country. Such loyalty, such tenacity. Oh my bless'd heart can only take so much. *faints

[@LGbaSS-bi2ml]

they are U.S. Marines, they define perfect, they have no such thing as "mistakes"

[@psychobastard396]

+InTeg3R-9¹³5 NoPreferences According to statistics from 2015, about 51 percent of the American population are mistakes.

[@713bigounce]

+AverageHighSchoolGirl There's no such statistic. Don't make things up against us because of your frustration.

[@dager3000]

Fun fact: Captain America's heartbeat syncs up with this

[@lil_vault_boy4201]

dager3000 Fun fact if you play this in Texas eagles flock down to play this and a young JFK orchestrates it

[@Jill_T]

Maybe the wine, maybe your comment, probably both, but I almost peed! LMAO!!!

[@yugiohsinsxepicprodigy99x32]

I LOVE YOU: Omg, you're right! I live in Texas, played this song and here comes the instrumental eagles and young JFK is right there! Hold up, I'm gonna get his autograph before he starts! lol

[@jonathanhall103]

Go for it

[@davidmehnert6206]

or skips a beat, depending -

[@semperidem2577]

I'm not even American, but even I feel the power in this march. An amazing piece of music.

[@danmaodi3940]

same feeling

[@joshez1]

Sounds like a circus

[@JCStaling]

@@joshez1 crazy f--- we rule u

[@joshez1]

@@JCStaling except you don't. Your potential leaders next year is a pile of ashes or a useless orange. Your society is crumbling and you're doing much worse than my country even if it is doing quite bad.

[@regularsharp]

It's just balls out. Like, fuck you we're America.

[@strasbourgeois1]

I’m French, and oh God do I have a strong, underlying sense of passion for America. This song, as well as the Star Spangled Banner just brings tears of joy to my eyes. I cannot express my patriotism for la Patrie, France and the United States. God bless America, from Marseille, France. 🇫🇷 We have been your first allies and will remain.

[@autumnrryan8453]

USA loves France! 🇺🇸❤️🇫🇷

[@lisalu910]

Yes, you are our allies since the War of Independence, and we owe a large part of our victory to the French. We now have a gift from the French in New York Harbor that is an enduring symbol of our alliance. Vive La France!

[@lovemrj4ever]

Thank you and deep respect to our dear friends and allies in France

[@ruffian2952]

I feel the same when I hear La Marseillaise. Sending us Lafayette and your welcome of Lindbergh are never forgotten.

[@MOOGSTINE]

Long live the French! Mon amie

[@drewguitar2965]

What the? The piccolo's part was perfectly in tune

[@ItzHawkFox]

Impossible

[@johnbrabant6689]

I mean...it is the President's Own. Incompetent piccolo players need not apply

[@alejandrosantana738]

That's exactly why they're in the Marines' Marching band. Duh

[@ItzHawkFox]

Drew: makes fun joke for fun people Dumb people who think they're smart because they don't get the joke: >:0

[@tambourland]

I mean this IS the exact band that Sousa directed

[@francescofilippini9387]

American people you must know that in Argentina we have been listening to this march for like 60 years straight everyday when we watched Cronica TV, an Argentinian news tv and radio program which put this march (from this part 2:37) for every Breaking News ever. So yeah four generations have listened to this. Sorry for my English, i know it's too basic, but i wanted to share this. Greetings from Buenos Aires!

[@jackflanagan903]

No need to apologize! I'm glad to have learned something interesting from your comment! You live in a beautiful country sir.

[@peterb.seldon6669]

Manu Ginobili is my hero

[@carlomay9899]

complimenti per il tuo abbigliamento, Francesco !

[@johnsampson6387]

Hello (sorry for bad England)

[@anlinash]

Your English is wonderful

[@BarryWyner]

My deceased dad fought in Europe WW2. He would have loved this one.

[@DawnNY]

Thanks you to your Dad's service for my freedom's. 🇺🇲🙏🏼🦅

[@familyzhang548]

Yes

[@juliaj7939]

🇺🇸 God bless him!

[@Fishcop-326]

Your dad’s generation was definitely the greatest generation. Too bad there isn’t many of those veterans remaining.

[@strasbourgeois1]

@@Fishcop-326 My grandmother, who is still alive and strong at 93, wasn’t necessarily on the battlefield, but she was a nurse that helped wounded Frenchmen and Americans during the 1940’s, specifically the Fall of France and the Invasion of Normandie.

[@LoneTinaja]

Happy Independence Day, America. Happy 245th Birthday. The 4th of July, 2021. God Bless America. A message from a grateful American Patriot

[@jermainesimmons2944]

Happy Fourth of July!! From Jermaine Simmons in Des Moines

[@LoneTinaja]

Happy Independence Day, Jermaine.

[@jermainesimmons2944]

@@LoneTinaja Same to you, friend.

[@211myers]

Amen!

[@ronswim8187]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@zammerman9424]

My Fourth of July is incomplete without this music.

[@inesdeerausquin5658]

same! Though this Fourth was pretty quiet compared to the usual, I listened to this march and smiled.

[@KaBoomChannel]

Absolute genius who wrote this.

[@usmarineband]

John Philip Sousa wrote it: www.marineband.marines.mil/About/OurHistory/JohnPhilipSousa.aspx

[@luvbach1]

Sousa was a genius. Nobody composed near as many great marches. He wrote some other good thing too, but they are overshadowed by his wonderful marches.

[@522dog]

Richard Hecht I think Karl L King come pretty close

[@jenniferbenson7782]

Salvador Marin Yeah. Karl King composed over 50 more marches than Sousa. I think where Sousa has King beat is that many of his marches were patriotic. Also, being in the leader of the Marine Band helped his exposure. (Well, those are my thought on the matter anyway.)

[@FreezingGamer1]

+Salvador Marin Henry Fillmore was close as well.

[@sethadams9271]

I’ll admit, as an American that’s played in community bands for over a decade, I still cry when playing this beautiful march in concert. It says everything that could ever be said to characterize our country, set to music!

[@azerm9]

Did you cry watching this vid?

[@FMIFestival]

Playing that is reserved, respectful and dignified. A band like this makes me proud to be a citizen of the United States of America.

[@DawnNY]

Amen🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏿🇺🇲🦅🎇

[@michaelluginbill5534]

Reserved, respectful, dignified and GOOD!

[@katiebell1873]

Absolutely! I was able to play some Army and Navy songs in highschool band, and I greatly enjoyed it. The music really brings a sense of patriotism that can't be expressed in mere words.

[@matttintoshplus5369]

boomer

[@cowapocalypse75]

Great band, solid performance. But imo this very aspect is musically problematic. The Hunsberger interpretation with the Eastman Wind Ensemble is more aggressive and musically exciting to my ears. If you search Eastman Wind Ensemble Stars and Stripes and scroll a few to Encores Tokyo 2004, I think you will enjoy that one as well. :)

[@ihaveagun22]

seriously how the hell are they tuning those piccolos what form of black magic is it and were can i get some

[@n8with8s]

Hahaha, I was just wondering that.

[@6345788]

The practice room.

[@charleyhibschweiler4555]

ihaveagun22 Practicing and U.S. Marine dicipline

[@youarentreadingthisareyou]

That is called 5 hours my friend.

[@Tmanaz480]

Taking it at a reasonable tempo like this also helps.

[@allisonfitzmaurice6948]

The piccolo soli cured my depression, not gonna lie

[@raquelinideoliveira9933]

lmao

[@emiliohernandez7214]

Same All 4 of them sounded like one player!

[@carlosgarcia8770]

There are no words to describe, how Grateful I've been to Live FREE in the USA. GOD Bless America.

[@DawnNY]

Well said! 🇺🇲🙏🏿🇺🇲🙏🏽🇺🇲🙏🏼

[@reginaweiner3817]

That posting is as sweet as all the music in the world! I'm grateful, too.

[@millenniumf1138]

Man, the piccolos were *on point*. This performance is probably my favorite rendition of The Stars and Stripes Forever.

[@LoneTinaja]

If George Washington, the most indispensable man in American history, could hear this incredible song I suspect that it would bring a smile to his face, and perhaps a tear to his eyes. God bless America.

[@omariqbalhamid280]

The most indispensable man in American history was Abraham Lincoln. By far.

[@LoneTinaja]

Without George Washington the American Revolution would have failed, thus there would have been no Union for Abraham Lincoln to lead the effort to hold it together. Therefore, your opinion is not supported by the historical fact. And it is easy to find historian assessments that Washington is the most indispensable man in American history. I wholeheartedly agree. Washington #1, Lincoln #2, and in my estimation no one is a close 3rd.

[@BarryWyner]

It brought a tear to my eyes.

[@harrisonguilbeau8617]

@@LoneTinaja I guess a further 3rd would be FDR. Most historians put him at least third but I don't really know.

[@LoneTinaja]

@Harrison Guilbeau - as we know, for decades some major news media organizations have surveyed many historians for their ranking of U.S. presidents, & the historians’ collective rankings have long ranked Lincoln #1, Washington #2, FDR #3. I’m not an historian, but I’m an avid student of U.S. history & I agree with that ranking. To me, presidential ranking is very different from the issue of “the most indispensable man” in American history. I’m a firm believer that during the American Revolution there was no one who possessed the degree of leadership abilities that Washington possessed, abilities that were absolutely essential for him to be able to hold the Continental Army together during many dark days, plus Washington had the ability to put effective pressure on the Continental Congress to provide enough support to help keep the fight going.

[@hawaiidispenser]

This was clean as f**k. Every part was just perfect.

[@iboarshock7059]

+pgiovanettijr *"it doesn't matter if it's a rifle or a flute in their hands"* The irony there is that, as far as I know, members of "The President's Own" are the only Marines who are not riflemen. Although they have to meet basic physical requirements (such as Marine height/weight standards), be acceptable for a security clearance and, of course, pass auditions, etc., they go directly from enlistment into the band (with the rank of Staff Sergeant) exempt from all training. None of which harms their musicianship one bit!

[@wesleyhill4922]

+I Boarshock I agree 100%

[@joeydowns]

+I Boarshock no, they are trained just the same as any other Marines

[@iboarshock7059]

Joe Downs Not according to their hiring pamphlet (Note: this ONLY applies to "The President's Own" US Marine Band.): *Members of “The President’s Own” are not required to undergo recruit training. The mission of “The President’s Own” is “to provide music and perform such other functions as are directed by the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps.” Unlike other Marine Corps musical units, “The President’s Own” has no secondary combat role, and its members are exempt from all such training. “The President’s Own” musicians report to Washington fully trained to perform their primary duties in the accomplishment of the band’s unique musical mission. Therefore, there is no requirement for “The President’s Own” musicians to undergo recruit training.* www.marineband.marines.mil/Portals/175/Docs/Career%20Information/Career%20Info_16_FINAL.pdf

[@43labontepetty]

Has to be. They're just like the Marine Corps. They accept nothing less than the best.

[@user-ot4ko3fv1m]

I am an American and absolutely love this beautiful song. This United States Marine Band played it so professionally. Kudos to all who were involved in this video. God Bless each and every one of you. Keep yourselves safe. Thank you.

[@feliglobo715]

Crónica, firme junto al pueblo.

[@RipsNordic7]

Love the flute chorus at 3:02. Sounds like 4 birds whistling the song. Props to those ladies who NAILED that part. 💙💙💙

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

Piccolo

[@Get_yo_wig_split_fool]

Those are piccolos. they're the instrumental equivalent of you shoving a coffee straw up a birds ass. Meh the sound is awesome though. Like the flutes little sister

[@tuakilaumeamanu9383]

I'm not from the USA but I definitely admire Sousa's genius and gift in putting this gold piece of music together.

[@mr_JackSchwarze]

It certainly is amazing

[@budlight2969]

where are you from?

[@tuakilaumeamanu9383]

Tonga 🇹🇴

[@michaelluginbill5534]

He wrote a lot of other great marches, too. I always liked "The Thunderer." In the D.C. area we hear a lot of "The Washington Post March." The Charles County Concert Band, directed by Michael Peerless, performed a fantastic version of this a couple of years ago at their Christmas Concert.

[@musicismoreimportantthanyo9246]

@@michaelluginbill5534 thanks 😊

[@Jennifer-ng7hd]

Shame on those people for giving this stellar performance a thumbs down!

[@mariestreeting4213]

I’m Australian and I love this piece of music. It just gets your toes a tapping’ ❤️

[@alanijade4019]

0:57 is when the music starts for all you impatient people

[@crazykitkat1568]

Thank you XD

[@cornwallshelton3693]

@james crowe it is

[@cornwallshelton3693]

Some people aren't amused by normal people.

[@cornwallshelton3693]

@james crowe dysfunctional misfits? Be careful Bubba, we outnumber you three to one.

[@kannatheweeb8836]

Ty transgender

[@patrickwilliams1731]

This is easily the most in tune I have ever seen four piccolo players be.

[@bitsywillmott6881]

My band director had been a Major in the John Philip Sousa military band. The disciplines of my life came from being in his band. Your Marine Band played this beloved march more exactly and beautifully than I've ever heard. Thank you!

[@krislamore5607]

Hello, how are you doing my friend?

[@austinconnor5297]

Bitsy Willmott, good morning, how are you doing, how's the pandemic situation over there in your country?

[@rsjmd]

That was my reaction as well: best I've heard this performed. Exquisitely done.

[@kevinpretty997]

I remember back in boot camp in the United States Coast Guard back in 1972 when the band played the John Philip Sousa’s marches everyone stood a little taller and no one was ever out of step

[@DawnNY]

Thank you for your service. 🇺🇲🙏🏼🦅

[@legomaster1998ful]

I did not hear one mistake... wow this was pretty much perfect.

[@asparagusnoodle]

legomaster1998ful The bells dragged a tad, beautiful performance none the less!

[@RJDCR]

yes

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

Of course it's perfect. They're Marines!

[@chryco4]

There was one little blip in the piccolo soli. But still having 4 piccolos sound that good together is an accomplishment by itself so who cares.

[@TroySleeman]

The Marines don’t make mistakes. Period.

[@Largo64]

Still my favorite march! The United States Marine Band is still the best!

[@usmarineband]

Wow - thanks for your kind words Larry!

[@samuelchadwick4570]

Even though that I think the royal's are better (and im very biased coz my dad was one) i do agree that the USMC band are very impressive.

[@usmarineband]

Thanks Samuel (yes, those royals are impressive)!

[@SHILTONFEDERICO]

Esta banda es excelente Señor !!!!!

[@NaapheaOW]

United States Marine Band Oh My Gawd You Replyed

[@williamderickjohnson3986]

John Phillip Sousa and band played at the Grand Opera House in St. Marys, OH on Dec. 22, 1904. We are trying to recreate this tonight. I’m listening over and over my part here to hear how they are supposed to sound. Thanks Marine Band and Sousa for everything.

[@johnellis9352]

I cant go a day without listening to this every morning while I drink my coffee🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸♥️

[@mariolis]

May the stars and stripes fly forever above American soil, so much love for the USA from Greece !!!

[@reginaweiner3817]

Thank you to the folks who are so central to the idea of the United States, that you named your child Democracy. We couldn't have done it without you. We love you back.🇬🇷♥️🇺🇸

[@JoaquimCarlosjoshua]

Proud that a Portuguese descent - SOUSA - gave this Glorious March to my beloved United States. Stars and Stripes FOREVER.

[@dennis771]

I thought he was spanish?

[@FartSquirel]

@@dennis771 well, that's the problem, you thought..

[@andrecordova3220]

Amazing song. I am an ex military person in the Ecuadorian Army, we used to listen and march along with this beautiful American military music.

[@99MarcC]

I remember getting my hands on a JPS tape when I was around 4. I loved this song so much when I was a kid. Being Canadian, I never realized the impact of his music until my teen years.

[@MrGautham1994]

My school, in India, plays this daily before the morning assembly and prayer. Brings back good ol memories..

[@TheRealFumigator]

Cool! God, um, Gods?, um, bless, um, Ameri-- India! Yeah! :) (joking, no disrespect intended)

[@jessieg58]

Why in India? No disrespect, just curious

[@MrGautham1994]

@@jessieg58 honestly, i have no idea why.. as far as us, the students, were concerned, it was just a random western song. We had no idea that this song has such a national importance to the US, until I stumbled upon this on KZbin. If I were to guess, knowing the culture of my school, i would say, the person who selected this song selected it because it kind of invokes a sense of orderliness and discipline. But again, that's just my guess.. Ofcourse we play our national anthem too regularly and our love and respect are reserved for that.. and @TheRealFumigator ha ha... That's funny..

[@riti184]

@@MrGautham1994 whoo hoo wholesome thread

[@RipsNordic7]

Lmao

[@LakerChava63]

I whistle this MANY times when I can. My patriotism and adoration of my soil and flag are under attack and I can promise you this Texas boy WILL never cease to project that love out in public. Peeps, whistle a patriotic tune every know and then especially this one among many. Let those that wish to silence us know that America's heart beats ever so strong. STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER INDEED! God Bless my beautiful America! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AmericanIdiot7659]

@Shirley Aprile whispers quietly: *Dont*

[@hfreddy127]

@Shirley Aprile not the place to say that.

[@skyguy1236]

@Shirley Aprile it's not supporting the president, it's supporting a possible future president elect. It's unnecessary politics

[@amelitadolorico2921]

It is interesting that for so many people who grew up abroad this Sousa march was part of their daily school routine. I grew up in the Philippines and this march and other Sousa marches were a major part of public gatherings involving a band. These marches were not necessarily associated with the USA but were appreciated as wonderful rousing and marching music which was the genius of John Philip Sousa.

[@linsqopiring6816]

Damn the hearing loss! I'm pumping this up to full volume!

[@gordonm7038]

The Glockenspiel is beautiful. The whole band is wondrous! Greetings from Scotland. God bless us all.

[@e.conboy4286]

Gordon M Thank you, Gordon. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@pukalo]

I'm not even American and this is one of my favourite songs of all time.

[@stevebrowne733]

The greatest march played by the greatest band in the world.

[@DawnNY]

Amen 🙏🏼🇺🇸🦅🗽

[@em1osmurf]

my father got involved with them. training. each and every one of them are combat ready marines.

[@joshez1]

Sounds like a circus lol

[@user-qr9uh1fd8g]

I love this song

[@Alkalus]

Happy Independence Day, my fellow Americans! 🇺🇸

[@countalucard4226]

What a gift to America

[@bigmike20091]

My High School fight song was the chorus to this great marching song!

[@gameseeker6307]

The handful of good in America is within this band.

[@samuelholmes3696]

When I hear this song it reminds me of back in the early 2000s when I served in the British Territorial Army. I had the honour back then of going to the USA on attachment to the 1-188th Air Defense Artillery, North Dakota National Guard. Each evening, a few minutes before lowering the flag on the parade square, they would play this rousing march over the loudspeakers in Camp Grafton. It was an honour to serve alongside such a fine formation of men and women, and I have fond memories of the experience, which will forever be associated with Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever".

[@Dustyholes]

Lovely story

[@LoneTinaja]

@Samuel Holmes - and may the USA & the UK always remain staunch allies. As we know, our alliance was essential to defeating the Central Powers in WWI & defeating the Axis in WW2. Some of my family fought in those wars. In WW2 my dad’s aircraft carrier USS Saratoga conducted offensive operations with the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious in the Pacific. Whatever challenges the free world faces in the future, the USA & the UK should stand together.

[@Eclectic999]

As a U.S. citizen, I thank you for your friendship. God save the Queen.

[@richardwarner746]

God save The Queen!!!

[@christopher9979]

We appreciate you! Here's to the enduring special relationship between the US and the UK.

[@tackontitan]

I love how brash, loud, brazen, unencumbered, boisterous this piece.... it's truly American and it's beautiful, God damn it!

[@deamur11137]

I love it! I was in band in High School, (clarinet) and we played this. It seems like yesterday that I was part of playing this beautiful composure. Our Bandleader was GREAT! He directed our band through the presentation of the John Philip Sousa Trilogy on the field at football games. The greatness of the music, and the experience of being a part of the performances will live on!

[@markcullen735]

This music makes me really proud to be an an American. Only problem is I am a Scotsman based in the UK! The music seems to evoke all that is best in America and conveys a mood of confidence, optimism and generosity with your nation as a force for progress and good in the world.

[@GOFLuvr]

Thanks. I'm an American of mostly Scottish descent, so I really enjoy patriotic Scottish songs.

[@ruffian2952]

Then we got trump.

[@reginaweiner3817]

Thanks. Sometimes we swing and miss, but we always keep on swinging. We love the whole world because there isn't a part of the world that isn't in us.

[@williamduffy1227]

Thank you from a 'first generation' immigrant, son of a Glaswegian Scotsman. ...and a Scotland Forever! to you Sir.

[@graceskerp]

Thank you, friend. Alba gu brath.

[@timothymiller2951]

From a retired squid: great job USMC band! 🇺🇲⚓

[@annettesatre8106]

Having lost a husband who gave this country 38 years I am still touched warmed and awed by the music that Americans can create

[@virginialawler7725]

10/16/22. Very sorry for your loss. Very glad music has helped and is helping...and years of memories, too. I've found that to be true for me, also, over many decades. Much appreciate much lovely music on You Tube. Perhaps Sousa a bit especially--with an only son and a late, only uncle Marines. Peace.

[@bychen5011]

These guy take tuning to a whole new level

[@carmium]

I'm not American, and I almost feel a surge of patriotism listening to this! I wish Canada had more martial music tradition and a march we could call our own. 8-(

[@zerobyte802]

And to make matters worse, your PM cucked your national anthem to boot. I hope you guys can find some patriotism for Canada before it's too late. I visited your country once, and it was amazing how clean and beautiful and friendly it was. Don't throw away what you have in the name of progress.

[@TheRealFumigator]

If you would like, I believe we could arrange an invasion?

[@shyryTsr2k]

@@TheRealFumigator nah fam we should let Canada sort their shit out. But be there for moral support as well.😊

[@runo4155]

B)

[@garrettj.rodriguezslowpoke5094]

@@TheRealFumigator let's do it, well call it forced claim

[@JosephMalin]

As played by the USMC band, the march becomes cheerful, even playful, rather than grandiose or ponderous. An American march is meant to be played in a quick and cocky style, the way that little kids in bare feet skip around. The Marine band gets it exactly right. I also notice that the band is exactly the right size. Not too small to have the music become thin or tinny, and not too large to bowl over the audience. And, of course, the musicians are superb.

[@mrbeaverstate]

Well put Joe. I like the "quick and cocky style, the way that little kids in bare feet skip around"

[@lmallanao]

Meh, could have went about 10-15 beats per minute faster but still sounds amazing (but this is my opinion so yeah)

[@shooter2055]

John F NO! This is a MARCH! "Quick time" is 120 steps per minute. Each bass note is timed for the left foot -- 60 beats per minute. Typical "pops" orchestral performances are hideously fast. A "pass in review" would become a foot race! I have actually marched to this tune on parade. The President's Own has it precisely correct -- of course.

[@lmallanao]

shooter2055 well i had to march at 176 bpm... and its just an opinion, calm down!

[@rvnto]

John F What tradition is this... 176 is very fast...

[@annmarieblanc6363]

This beautiful, patriotic March fills me with pride for being an American! I have a LEGITIMATE "thrill going up my leg"! John Philip Sousa is a national treasure! LOVE OUR COUNTRY, Andy and Annmarie

[@darwinalicog3657]

I think, even as a Filipino, This is probably the best March band in the World!! John Sousa is really a genius Composer!!

[@michaelcostello8007]

This conductor is great. The band sounds so clean, so together, so perfect.

[@TheStevenstatzer]

michael costello duh, they’re marines...

[@graceskerp]

@@TheStevenstatzer Perfection is their default. Anything less is unacceptable.

[@FerchOfficial]

My deepest respects and regards to the culture and values of the american people, my neighbours. I am from a city called Monterrey in north east Mexico and I have nothing but praise for what the US has done in a short amount of time as an independent nation. Hopefully in the near future we can solve our differences and bring our nations to the level of mutual respect and dignity. Only then we can make this part of the world the most prosperous, peaceful and free, but In the meantime i'll still enjoy what your culture has to offer. PS it bothers me when people hypocritically disrespect america but still enjoy their offerings.

[@ericsjursen7494]

Thank you for the very kind words! I hope our two countries will always be friends and will continue to mutually respect each other and enjoy peace.

[@iwantmy2dollars662]

fdcg94 sorry about trump

[@michael2661]

IWantMy2Dollars he’s not the problem

[@playerhawk3105]

Heroic, Then what/who is?

[@michael2661]

Player Hawk American morals

[@mikebrzostowski8183]

Sousa, U.S.A. in his name, absolutely the MARCH KING.

[@hamilcarbarca8659]

This song makes me very emotional whenever I hear it. I remember marching to it as a soldier years ago. Thank you great-great grandpa for leaving Ireland so I could be an American!

[@brunopires917]

Man, that's amazing. I'm from Brazil and it's impossible to be a patriot here. I wish there was something like this here. But this... this is awesome. Glad many of you enjoy it. The 284 dislikes are from heartless bitches. God bless America!

[@abigguitar]

+Bruno Pires While John Philip Sousa was an American composer and patriot at heart, this composition goes well beyond patriotism and is an amazing musical composition in its own right. Regardless from which country this march originated, this march is brilliant and was played brilliantly by this band.

[@luvbach1]

+abigguitar You're right. This was Sousa's gift to the world as well as the USA.

[@jeremiah4810]

what you have said is so nice of you. to bad there's not more people like you in the dreadful world.

[@MrTiti]

+Bruno Pires now you see that other people misunderstand you. you say you wish something like that. but others connect the olympic summer games with patriotism. i dont know if it would be wise to become national in an international event (except every person as it would like to cheer for his home nation in the games, of course. its competition. but this is music)

[@redstripe54]

+Bruno Pires I'm from England and also say how brilliant this music is and also the Marine Band, and that is saying something , as I'm a former Royal Marine.

[@josefzack4617]

my GOD ! four, count them, FOUR flutes all together in that one place. it simply does not EVER get any better than that. so proud being a former Marine. well done guys and gals. you are the best! Semper Fi.

[@danvan4481]

There are only 3 flutes.

[@nicholashaynes7883]

There were 4 piccolos, not flutes

[@kevinpretty997]

I remember very fondly of marching to the marches of John Philip Sousa on the parade grounds in the United States Coast Guard boot camp back in 1972. I remember when the band played the marches from John Philip Sousa everyone stood a little taller and no one ever being out of step

[@HildegardActual]

The wonderful joy and pride this give me as an American cannot be understated.

[@jakehackney1718]

I always loved military bands but now that I am in a college marching band my appreciation has further skyrocketed.

[@LoveFlatfootin1]

It must be thrilling to be in a marching band.

[@chocolatecookie8719]

At our high school, marching bands are not allowed by the rich neighbor's, too noisy. Even the football team has to play elsewhere for their home field. Too bad those rich people don't appreciate the wonderful country that put them there.

[@RJDCR]

kool , very nice

[@imnotchilla9482]

i can relate; im in a high school marching band

[@gameseeker6307]

College bands sound so cool But the effort in their marching And i like band and all, but not so much marching. Im still a nubb, been in a band for the past 6 years.

[@genebigs]

My grandparents came here from Europe, became naturalized citizens and loved this country with all their hearts until the day they died. I love America, and know it is the greatest country on God's green Earth! This song makes my eyes tear, and always puts a lump in my throat. God Bless America!!

[@blakemcnamara9105]

Fitting that the Marines, the most disciplined branch of the military are the best ones to pull-off such a clean an orderly arrangement.

[@betsyhall5094]

Sousa was so gifted!!! How can anyone not love this? The US Marine Corp band not shabby either!!!!

[@fredgoodwin2772]

Brings tears to my eyes everytime!

[@usmarineband]

Yes, something special about the national march! Thanks for viewing Mr. Goodwin.

[@davebrewer5319]

As a broken down former active duty Marine the same happens to me. Thanks for the sentiment

[@DrThunder88]

Trombones, every time the dogfight starts: "This is a trombone song now."

[@brandonhill2183]

As a former Trombone player.....yes

[@davidcerullo7976]

I remember when I was a child when we were in auditorium. They would always play these songs. That was 60 years ago.

[@mosienko1983]

For me, this just goes to the heart of the American spirit - fearlessness, joy, compassion, dedication, integrity, and more.

[@reginaweiner3817]

I miss that spirit.

[@lawyers9]

This song never fails to bring chills to me as the pride for my nation fills my heart and soul! Long May it wave ‘ore the land of the free and home of the brave!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@1glopz]

its a march (not a song )

[@pannacottafugo7777]

Its a march🤡

[@royrequireswifi488]

Isn’t it ‘oer

[@switch12345678]

@@pannacottafugo7777 A march is a special type of music and this is a song of a march.

[@barricade8957]

There's something horribly wrong with hearing this piece, and not *also* be hearing the sounds of hundreds of fireworks going off in the background, while the voices of thousands, tens of thousands, cheering with a roar loud enough to shake the ground, when it ends. Oh and how in god's name did you get four piccolos to stay perfectly in tune? I mean, Marines are already awesome, and The President's Own is a force unto itself, but that takes a literal act of god (or the ghost of Sousa hovering over their shoulders) to ever happen.

[@nataliecoon7346]

+Barricade IKR my band can't even get one piccolo in tune xD

[@nataliecoon7346]

My eighth grade band has just one piccolo and she is always out of tune haha But at least she's never flat Sharp piccolo is always better than flat

[@tomm8554]

I can relate to that having lived in Boston, and spent time on the Charles River Espliinade with Arthur Fiedler, barges with cannons, church bells, people, fireworks.... That's living.

[@rond361]

You ought to hear it with 155mm howitzers from the 11th Marine Artillery Regiment.

[@randyslabey1421]

is there something mentally wrong ? I strongly suggest you are photic. Perhaps you are already in an insane alyssum?

[@kayleeyee9855]

Happy Independence Day!! My favorite patriotic tune!! 🇺🇸🎆🎇🎇

[@giganerd896]

Happy independence day indeed

[@sandrastroomer4988]

thissong brings tearsto my eyes. Proud to be an American

[@kegginstructure]

Given what it takes to even qualify for becoming a member of this rather exclusive band, you have got to know they didn't miss a note or a nuance.

[@coldfrenchfry5181]

I'm pretty sure they could've played it several times and picked the best one.

[@kegginstructure]

@@coldfrenchfry5181 - I cannot deny that they could have tried several times to get one right. But I listened carefully after your comment and did not hear any moment where a "cut/splice" might have occurred. Therefore, however many times they had to try, I believe that the published video was based on a single audio cut, however many video cuts they made.

[@jakehardy5997]

@@kegginstructure he’s not implying they were spliced together. He’s saying they did multiple recordings and chose the best one (which is what usually happens when recording)

[@michaelluginbill5534]

Amen to that, brother

[@wildhorses8597]

Whoever misses a note has gotta do 100 pushups.

[@DecaSpace]

God bless these beautiful Stars and Stripes Forever. This beautiful performance evokes patriotism. The musicians wearing our national colors in such respectful, elegant and honorable way enhanced its beauty even more.

[@tomclarke8229]

From the U,K god bless America and U,S,M,C

[@theanxious]

This officially became the national March in 1987. I was born in 1987, cool 😆 🤣 A beautiful and powerful piece of music!

[@carolynfisher2119]

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! May this song never be forgotten, changed, Or lost!

[@austinconnor5297]

Carolyn fisher, good morning, how are you doing, how's the pandemic situation over there in your country?

[@SwagClover]

@@austinconnor5297 I’m not Carolyn but I live in the us. not great, many people aren’t wearing masks but it’s definitely getting better!

[@door52]

This song isn't forgotten tho, someone using this for some kind of horror series about uhhh something called alternates

[@thomasewing2656]

"Stars" has always been my favorite piece of music since preschool. Mr. Sousa is my favorite composer/bandmaster. God bless America! I'm a 65-year-old US Army veteran and patriot.

[@TheOnyxGeneral]

God Bless America!

[@scopex2749]

Im British but always loved Sousa Marches especially this one LOVE THE PICCOLOS! Liberty Bell is the next favourite!

[@josephmonzione8441]

On this Memorial Day, God Bless America!

[@ernestsmith9537]

The Marine Band is the best Military Band in America,... I've performed in many outstanding bands!

[@disenomaderatucuman116]

the best musicians, the best quality ... Best marches. Congratulations to the Marines of the United States from an Argentine citizen. My admiration and respect.

[@neonsashimidream1075]

You wouldn't think it, but military discipline and art can really go hand in hand

[@marcocroci3504]

Happy 4th July 🎉🇺🇸. I like usa brass band.

[@carterwells3491]

I´m 14 and plan to go in The U.S. Army but I cant deny when Marines have the BEST Uniforms, Songs, Attitudes, and Charisma when it comes to anything and I have the upmost respect for everything they do and will continue to do.

[@katiebell1873]

That's really cool! Thank you for your willingness to serve! A friend of mine went into the Army last year, and another joined the Air Force. I have a really great respect for those who serve.

[@musicismoreimportantthanyo9246]

There's Edward Elgar and tchaikovsky too

[@dpguinee]

Played this for my spring concert this year and my band memorized it for the memorial day parade! so hard to memorize but we did it! probably my favorite song we played this year!

[@usmarineband]

Way to go! Good one for a parade!

[@michaelbao3103]

What instrument do you play?

[@dpguinee]

clarinet! Michael Bao

[@iamsmart00]

***** lol, got to play the piccolo solo on baritone saxophone for marching for a few weeks in highschool, think clarinet is hard, try doing a trill on a bari-sax....

[@susiekramer3175]

As a trombone player this is MY FAVORITE song to play!!

[@rebekahhesketh1220]

While my favorite way to hear this march is with a band like this, I have a fond memory from when I was in college; I, my piano professor, and another student played a piano trio arrangement of this march. Yep, 1 piano, 6 hands! Needless to say, we used the whole keyboard! That was a lot of fun! This is definitely my favorite Sousa march! 😊🇺🇸

[@airguy71]

IMHO the greatest song ever written, GOD BLESS THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GREAT REPUBLIC FOR WHICH SHE STANDS!!!

[@MJ-sy2en]

The people that disliked liked this need to stand in front of the trombones.

[@bethanyhu1881]

i think you meant next to the piccolos during their solo

[@miyahjackson6773]

Bethany Hu nah

[@Speaknow04]

No the trumpets and their constant loud volume haha

[@marywood2865]

My father loved this! They used to play it, among others, every year at the July 4th fireworks that we attended where I grew up in Massachusetts! Just hearing this played takes me back to the 1980s and my Dad loving the big band playing this music, while along with my mother, we ate fried dough and waited for the fireworks to begin.

[@sheelfjohnson]

My dad loved this too. On New Year's Eve at midnight he liked to blast this out the window on his old phonograph. And we would play along on horns and kazoos. 🎆🎇

[@annecohen8927]

The US Marine’s band exceptional performance can be said for one thing American pride and to always wear your ❤️ proudly on your chest.

[@austinconnor5297]

Anne Cohen, good morning, how are you doing, how's the pandemic situation over there in your country?