The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines

Music:
- A life on the ocean wave
- Sailing
- Invincible
- Drumsolo (Direction by Kerrie Silk)
- The Sailor's Hornpipe, violin solo by Seaman Alice Hudson
- Rule, Britannia!
Director of music: Lt Col Nick Grace (OBE)
Sorry, about the German TV announcer.
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[@samphillips7411]

Undoubtedly the best military band in the world.Wonderful.

[@jennycameron5738]

sam phillips

[@raditsyahfarin9162]

You must see canka lokananta

[@sagahammer]

@@THE3FATGUYS That is more like an orchestra, and they are very good, but the royal Marines are great.

[@theart8039]

@@THE3FATGUYS I saw the Royal Marines band in concert last week.utter perfection. I'm not drawing comparisons because both are superb; but I think the UK Marines have the edge and I'm not even British

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

CPU Alex That’s a good joke.

[@AmericanPatriot1970]

They are on the other side of my globe and anchor. Brothers in arms. Best wishes

[@fullenglishbreakfast3289]

PA Canal USMC Nam Survivor semper fi from a brit vet🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@richardprice540]

@Olwen Morgan you have been reported to youtube and the police for threatening violence!

[@toxicongaming2870]

Olwen Morgan I hate to break it to you, but based on that comment you seem like a sociopath. Get help before you actually murder someone. And leave these men that served alone.

[@gailknight3128]

Oh I am sailing. That makes the tears come, reminds me if my brother when he was away in the navy. He passed away a few years ago, and this gets me every time I hear it. Amazing band, the royal marines are the best in my opinion.

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

God bless you .

[@marthaclark7227]

Bless you..

[@0707stevie]

My Dad from the Royal mile in Edinburgh was a proud Royal Marine and always told me they were the best fighters with the best band,looks like he was correct. So Proud !!

[@vambokennel3213]

rubbish

[@andrewmoore1579]

Well your Dad was correct 👊🏻

[@iainmacmillan2548]

@@vambokennel3213 twat

[@vanmanwales1590]

@@vambokennel3213 Grow up.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

there are 80+ people. just nailing it. the sound power these guys [and girls] project is unreal.

[@dannyp1975]

admiration from America, truly amazing! I have become addicted to these videos!

[@dannyp1975]

+Euan Oscroft same to you😁

[@jennycameron5738]

Daniel Parsons

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

Admiration and Respect from another another American and Veteran. "Life on the Ocean Wave" is a terrific piece, it's just too short.

[@rossjbishop]

Proud to be British. For crown and queen and the lion 🦁

[@ryu-sakai1018]

Hi from a former colony 🇲🇾

[@gremlinuk1968]

love from ,northern Ireland ,!! god bless !!!

[@shaymullen1216]

gremlinuk1968 god bless to you.

[@williamrance5086]

This has got to be the pinnacle of all Royal Marines displays - magical!

[@patriciamirwaldt1670]

This is such a powerful and moving video. I think the Royal Marines band is second to none. Brings tears to my eyes when I hear the songs and watch the march.

[@steve1053able]

Pat, it's the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines

[@rickydonutrm3165]

The Royal Marines Bands are the showpieces of the Royal Navy, and they are part of it. They show us that the Senior Service is second to none. Wonderful performers, and they always look so good on the march. The traditional wearing of the side drums , that is, on the side, make those that wear them around their neck look a bit wimpy. Best service bands ever.

[@Wilcarson2]

The Band Of Her Majesty's Royal Marines............what class? These guys know how to march. Their leader, my goodness he has developed his march into something like a "Dance". I could watch this guy none stop for a full hour. I do agree, no one absolutely no one can match the performance of these guys. They are indeed a wonderful sight to behold.

[@daleburrell6273]

YOU BETCHER LIFESAVERS-!!

[@NorbertduTourdion]

En ce qui me concerne, je regarde ce spectacle déjà 5 fois !! merci encore vous êtes des supers musiciens ..... cool

[@YM-pu4rn]

the absolute best band in the world

[@scottbarwick5251]

Royal Marines, the epitome of professionalism.

[@lauriecoker2670]

I was never a Royal Marine and never really wanted to be a marine and if I had wanted to I probably would not have made the grade but I love them and they make me proud to be British.

[@heywoodjerbloume]

Royal Marines Band the best in the World.

[@speedyneutrino1729]

Except for the U. S. Marine Band, Washington Barracks.

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

SpeedyNeutrino172 Nice try but i'm afraid not. American military music has nothing on the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines. They are just top notch and by far the best. Britain has a very rich tradition when it comes to military music.

[@RM31033]

SpeedyNeutrino172 not

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

Might I point out that the computer and the internet are both British inventions.

[@jpavlvs]

JW93Emergency Tradition, but they didn't have John Phillips Sousa. Can't touch the President's Own.

[@NorbertduTourdion]

Quel spectacle !! Bravo !!! merci à vous The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines What show !! Congratulations !!! thank you to The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines

[@paulbarlow9981]

Thanks for posting. I love military band music, especially marches. I knew the Royal Marines Band was good but it's the first time I've seen them perform for quite some time. I was blown away.

[@plumduff3303]

Utter brilliance miss all those who crossed the bar

[@Rumblebum100]

The Royal Marine Military Band(s) - simply the best in the world. ( from ex South African Army Military Band member )

[@artymgysgt]

+Dave Claxton Back in 1975 I saw the Royal Marines and the Black Watch in California. I had 14 years in the USMC at that time and I believed the Marines Silent Drill Team and Drum and Bugle Band were the best until the Royal Marines. I saw three show that weekend and have never changed my mind since.s

[@earlbuckingham4012]

+Dave Claxton AGREED

[@terencejudge4149]

artymgysgt nn

[@stevekiberd3474]

Sailing was played as HMS Ark Royal enter Devonport for the last time and my Uncle was one of the RM bands men playing it. I am so proud of the RM's

[@leewainwright8066]

see my fellow Brits we do have something to be proud off

[@talboters44]

Of course we have.Lee, I remember when in BAOR the Germans were always keen to hear the British military bands. I personally think the Marine bands are the best., could be because my father was a Royal Marine in WW1 I must admit Im rather fond of the Pipe bands too

[@MrRyan0214]

Besides the Beatles? That's you guys' greatest claim to fame! This is from an American!

[@thomasholland2384]

Our greatest claim off fame is the fact we had the biggest empire known to man kind. Hence the reason the world speaks English including you Americans :)

[@talboters44]

Right on Tommy but they really do know that but cant accept the fact. Like the yob who said Females Brit and SOE females were not killed in concentration camps. I gave him the names so that should shut him up!!

[@lordpauly301]

talboters44 nonsense. I'm a Texan and we invited English at least that's what Moma told me and she is always right, at least that's what she says.

[@YARROWS9]

Makes me proud to be British and a proud Scot.

[@amproishowdominance4265]

Hong kong?

[@Hsowad]

@@amproishowdominance4265 most modern Brits don’t have a play in that

[@predador1900]

This is the best. Thanks , from Brazil.

[@HugoDBPHuguenot]

I'm no "muso," but the thing I like the best about the Royal Marine Band is their willingness to try new material. I never would have imagined that "Sailing" would work for a precision band. Not only have they made it work, but it takes on more meaning and they really make it shine. Even more so with "Invincible" performed here. I would have thought an orchestra would be needed. The RM Band was simply masterful. Congratulations and all respect to Lt Col Nick Grace, OBE and all the lads.

[@thomasholland2384]

Hugo DBPHuguenot I agree there is something about people who have actually gone to the front line and fought for there country that changes the meaning and you can just feel it , Hard to explain but pretty fucking EPIC :D

[@HugoDBPHuguenot]

...and you can hear it in their music. That is pretty fucking epic. Best regards to you, Hugo.

[@si5253]

"Sailing" is now a classic Royal Marine drill piece of music. I did arms drill to it as part of my troop pass out in 87. The best military band in the world. The bandsmen and women are also medics who support the green beret side of the Corps. OARMAARM

[@MrRyan0214]

There is an orchestra for "invincible". You can clearly hear it.

[@HugoDBPHuguenot]

Ryan Armitage Yes, you are right. In fact, it sounds like tracts have been laid down of an orchestra. I guess my point was that the Royal Marines would try this at all, or said another way, Invincible at the exclusion of a precision band might be easier. -Hugo MD

[@marvinc999]

Come on, now - that IS pretty impressive !!

[@daleburrell6273]

YOU BETCHER LIFESAVERS-!!

[@1889jonny]

As a point of interest, British banndsmen are all trained medics, the Brits don't wear their careers on their chests, all medals worn have been won through active service.. Iraq, Afgahnistan and even N. Ireland for the older guys.

[@rickydonutrm3165]

During the days of battleships, the bandsmen were in the bowels of the ship, locked in, yes, locked in, at transmitting stations. If the ship was sunk, they were goners.

[@heywoodjerbloume]

I believe that in the days of the big gun warships the Royal Marines always manned a gun turret.

[@rickydonutrm3165]

@@heywoodjerbloume In the book "A Life On The Ocean Wave" by John Trendell. It tells of the positions in the ship that the Bandsmen went to. A very interesting book, if you love the Royal Marines Bands. On page 55 it tells of the bandsmen in the transmitting room, under control of the Gunnery Officer, and they were resposible for the accuracy of the ships guns, with instruments under a glass topped table. And page 42, 43, tells of a bandsman in the First World War being locked in the voice pipe room, unable to get out if anything happened. After stand down, he was forgotten and remained locked in. While nothing is mentioned about the gun turrets, i guess it is possible that if needed, they could be assigned a position in an ememrgency. Get the book Craven, you will enjoy it. Also, "Fiddler On The March" the story of Sir Vivian Dunn, who turned the Band Service around.

[@georgebuller1914]

@@heywoodjerbloume Correct, traditionally, 'X' turret - first turret astern of the superstructure........

[@Marco-bf4uu]

Same in the german is an prussian tradition

[@Mr.McWatson]

Man they have probably the best looking uniforms of any military band I've seen. They're pretty darn good, too.

[@darthvader9102]

ralroost einsnulldrei and then there's the US Marines, their dress blues are so good they are the band uniforms

[@Mr.McWatson]

The US marine band has red uniforms... Also sorry but imo they look cheap compared to these guys.

[@henryvagincourt]

+ralroost einsnulldrei Don't be sorry, you're a prat. For when were your Marines formed?

[@Jacob-kp9np]

Of course they are the British hm Royal Marines

[@gillianwignall5397]

Hard buggers as well

[@MrFortytwa]

Military Band of wonderful Musicians. God Bless The Royal Marines.

[@sneed7123]

shout out to our Royal Marine brethren. Thanks for influencing us.- USMC Tanker vet. Semper Fi

[@Deggarooney]

Had the sheer pleasure of front row concert seats in Hereford Cathedral a few yrs ago, Fabulous experience....Awesome Band

[@lindabayliss5228]

I am so proud of all our boys and girls in the Army,Air-force and Navy,your the best x

[@CrystalFranklinLittlefire]

This is mind blowing :)

[@arthurbenephraim5077]

The essence of duty is acting in the absence of orders or direction from others, based on an inner sense of what is morally and professionally right.... - General John A.Wickham, Jr., Former US Army Chief of Staff

[@leesamartinez2932]

We will be seeing this week in Austin, Texas. I last saw them with my Mother over 30 years ago.

[@leesamartinez2932]

Sorry, but we didn't film it. But it was brilliant, we enjoyed every moment.

[@43mrssimba]

It's really an Amazing Performance. Beautiful music and choreography!Thanks for upload.

[@samanthastone4027]

Best in the world, simple.

[@maverick4220]

Perfection right there, Love this band especially the Drum solo

[@geraldbeddows9017]

Makes the hairs stand up 🇬🇧 so proud to be BRITISH

[@ygums1221nt]

Perfect for Christmas, specially such a windy and wet one. Thank you !

[@homer1ami]

Outstanding, I loved the whole show.

[@calypsoben]

Had the fantastic opportunity to play with this band for a week very recently and loved every second of it!

[@vectorbrony3473]

We had Invincible for our passing our parade arms drill at the halt. We we F--king buzzing when we did it.

[@marvinaberer4711]

Vector Brony can you tell me which composer made it ... it would be nice if my band could play it as well

[@vanguard-vv7iu]

+Marvin Aberer two steps form hell but its hard to find sheet music for it though

[@codymccall3468]

Royal Marines Band/ Soldiers; Best in the world!

[@ryanleese1240]

We March the best, our heritage rules, long live the Queen!

[@ryanleese1240]

them tiger skins would of been real back in the day showing our power, that music towards the end is glorious.

[@BadRix90]

I've listened to Invincible 10 times now... 😂 This is so epic. For me the best military band in the world.

[@newt7705]

oh my god totally amazing, I am so proud to be British.

[@nasirramli8658]

Nice Marching, Nice Music, and Nostalgic 1950th Songs ever forgetten until now..

[@geoffreymartin2764]

Nice is not the right word, Better to say Bloody Fantastic. 🏳‍🌈

[@Scheud91]

Wonderful Greetings from Germany "weitermachen"

[@harrissteven12358]

Happy Xmas lads! So proud of each and everyone of you!

[@thestick52]

Respect from Brazil...

[@leehotspur9679]

They strive Only one way ,Perfection . I was proud to march behind them many times

[@paulmitchell9211]

So was i,from liverpool

[@axelebert3987]

Eine der besten Military Orchester der Welt.

[@Senegal259]

Love how the bass and kettle drummers still wear the leopard skins. The RCN used too once upon a time.

[@henrytooren9691]

Love it. The best of the best. Can't say anything else. Just love it

[@zuzanavselichova6659]

Právě jsem objevila nahrávky tohoto úžasného orchestru. Jsou úžasní !!! Ten rozsah žánrů a ta dokonalost. Díky !!! Zuzana z Czech.

[@jelofts]

Absolutely INCOMPARABLE!

[@daleburrell6273]

...possibly.

[@canonndaleguy3658]

What a lot of people don't seem to realize is that these boys are all serving Royal Marines,I have had the honour and pleasure to have marched to there tune ,and to have served alongside there like,Forever 42 RMC love you my muckers

[@stevegraham6599]

In my opinion the best military band in the world

[@daleburrell6273]

...and a HECK of a lot of OTHER people think so TOO-!

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

Excellent precision drill moves!

[@Sammy1234568910]

outstanding

[@Yeah95607]

This is my all time favorite!!

[@kenbuckley3294]

A great tonic during these days. Always a great treat.

[@thomasholland2384]

When they do invincible you can just imagine an epic battle taking place.. they are to good!

[@jonknights9343]

absolutely bloody brilliant.

[@daleburrell6273]

...and they're not half bad EITHER-(!)

[@18owennick]

Legends 💪🏻🇬🇧

[@x5toledo]

Absolutely brilliant. Superb.

[@bigtopboss]

Beautiful display the music is wonderful.

[@NorbertduTourdion]

Je m'en lasse pas de vous regarder .... Trop fort

[@svenkunen4702]

Traumhaft Selten so ein super Darbietung gesehen.

[@paullytheplumber]

Nailed it! (as always) great set.

[@itme9576]

My mum's step brother was a royal bands man 1950 up died i. 1990s wrote music for the band. Amazing much love

[@rosinamcwhirter6401]

I,ve seen the Edinburgh Tattoo live. Although many years ago (1968). It is always amazing!

[@jennycameron5738]

Rosina McWhirter m

[@ianport2185]

Magnificent. Moving. Us, For everyone.

[@terencejudge4149]

ian port v

[@colin10ten83]

Hi Winnie, another piece of brilliant video, what more can be said about these brilliant musicians.

[@Kurt7308]

Wirklich großartig diese musikalische Leistung, die seines gleichen sucht.

[@gazza2933]

I love the "Sunset Ceremony" Just superb and sublime.

[@peterwood-jenkins3634]

Wow I have seen them live many a time as a naval cadet they were at earls Court many a time when we went there for the Field Gun contest They send a tingle shiver up your back bone seeing them marching whilst playing plus the tricks of The Drum Major

[@Musicgutbucket]

Love it, love it, love it. Especially Invincible piece 3:00

[@Wanderer628]

+stevie babe I know right. Damn, that's really cool, marching forward to that music.

[@terrywiseman]

What a fantastic display!!!!!!!!!!

[@SarahJonestoo]

Fab band and super display. Great move at 0.38

[@barrydarnell856]

pure class as usual from the marines

[@kmikza2]

wonderfull !!!!

[@katerinakempb8217]

My favourite band HM Royal Marines, exceptional musicians😙😙😙👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@tonyknight7426]

if you think they march, and play their instruments well.......just watch them in a fight.

[@aaronodonnell6622]

it’s very different than american bands

[@MrGetonyourbike]

brilliant many thanks for posting to youtube

[@stevenrichards2214]

Pure PERFECTION

[@juliewillcox3398]

Our Royal Marines are the envy of the world.No other country,could ever be,as good as our wonderful ROYAL MARINES( EVER)

[@sharonhewitson2324]

I absolutely love the band of the royal marines

[@hesslerdlad]

wonderful

[@kirad2234]

No nation can match the skill in the way the RM move on ceremonial duties. Good on you lads 🇬🇧👍🏽

[@maltesefalcon1944]

I didn't mind the German TV announcer.

[@oskarfield8696]

James Tickel swiss not german

[@maltesefalcon1944]

@@oskarfield8696 THANKS OSCAR!.I JUST NOTICED THAT.

[@theoneand0nly874]

He was speaking German !

[@katerinakempb8217]

Well done Booties, superb, no more words needed.

[@Rainersclarinet]

Amazing

[@theart8039]

What swagger and style

[@blewburyfudge]

Splendid ! in fact wonderful thank you full of emotion and though provokng

[@leobos9598]

Fantastic. Love it.

[@leviclark8096]

I love this so much. It is my dream to be as good as them someday.

[@robertward9008]

Absolutely Brilliant.