The Horse by Jesse James/arr. Paul Murtha

[@JohnAckerman31]

I played this in high school. It was a different version, but this was one of my favorite songs we played

[@samaji6417]

I swearrr, I'm in color guard at my high school and this is my all time favorite

[@derrickwashington9348]

Yes I am currently in high school and out first performance is Friday and we are playing this on the stands

[@shiningstar2559]

It sounds way better in person with like 300 other people.

[@adrianhernandez9554]

we had our first game of the season last night (i’m a freshman) and honestly that was the greatest i’ve felt in a long time. we lost to our rival school, but it was a lot of fun. i was having my doubts about band, but 1. sweating like that is the best feeling ever 2. playing outside is nowhere near the same as playing inside. definitely one of the best night

[@caitlynnclark6652]

Well yeah, this is a recording

[@JVGaming_]

even better with 600

[@Millic2097]

I agree

[@LoganHebert-qp1kd]

You can’t even here bass drum

[@Drewmdonde]

The horse has changed my life. Truly of of the horses ever.

[@Deadchannel2244]

Really???

[@loafroach5973]

Whoever made this deserves a big fat kiss on the mouth, nothing less.

[@Jesus-nv7hl]

I was listening and it changed my mood to happy

[@kythebik7540]

I don’t see why people hate on this version so much sure there could be more style in the melody but it’s a really fun stands tune for football games (at least that’s how our band plays it)

[@williamglover5579]

Therein lies the “Catch 22.” Not by any fault of your own - but you’re waay too young. This is the only arrangement you’ve ever known. That’s ok. I’m sure it IS (or was) fun to play in the stands. I used to love to play “The Horse” in the stands during football games, too. That was in 1975-76 (44 years ago at the time of this writing. ..and almost a year after you wrote your response. See if you can locate an original recording of Bill Moffit’s arrangement. It totally blows anything else away! You will hear a literal wall of sound. Good luck and I hope you’re still playing!

[@codeviper8665]

@@williamglover5579 I'm currently a senior in High School, and Bill Moffit's arrangement is my heart and soul, this one just sounds... off

[@williamglover5579]

Luke Flowers, outstanding! Honestly, I’m pleasantly surprised that Moffit’s arrangement is still around all these years later 😃 That’s really good to hear! Enjoy your senior year, Mr. Flowers!

[@codeviper8665]

@@williamglover5579 *Ms. Flowers and I don't think it's _exactly_ Moffit's arrangement, but it's really close

[@R1chie_Rich007]

Best stand tune without a doubt

[@iikittydr8503]

We were literally practicing this song in band rehearsal today😅

[@amcasanave]

In the 1970s every marching band was playing this.

[@Bandlover2564]

My high school still plays this but we mustangs.

[@williamglover5579]

Maybe for a late night show intro or outro - but never on the field. It’ll put the crowd to sleep! Bill Moffit’s original “SoundPower” version from the 70’s is SO much better! More life!

[@raidopaizer]

played this at the last football game goes so hard

[@prodbrendon]

go practice salvador

[@raidopaizer]

@@prodbrendon no

[@Username5930-m7s]

Auburn university’s arrangement will always be my favorite. We literally have our rendition of burns version in our stands tunes binder

[@blu-jayy]

Still bumping in 2019

[@w3stieee]

still bumping in 2022/2023 goes hard for our pregame show and stand tunes

[@mariii6593]

we are playing this for band lol

[@cashewbag]

I'm doing this for marching band!

[@eh9344]

LilyIsNotCool same!

[@loafroach5973]

By far best song we play

[@LoganHebert-qp1kd]

I'm playing this song in the annual rice festival in Crowley if any of y'all ever been to Crowley lousiana or live there you'll know what I'm talking about

[@booyahgenius]

This song is goated

[@anytop5topic]

Petah, the horse is hea

[@connor3308]

This is the saddest version (in terms of hype for the stands and the ensemble) of The Horse I’ve ever listened to. I didn’t think it was possible to mess this song up. You can’t even do the horn visuals on this!

[@mikebridges7294]

The Moffet version is much better at being low brass driven and, was a favourite of band members and fans at games and rallies....as far back to its roots in the 70s. Our 250 member HS Marching Band (1970s) was blessed with fab brass and percussion.

[@LocutorMarktinsEndoMarkP-tj2mh]

Muito bom!!!Amo essa música...Entrada dos trompetes...Rê Mi fa mi sol fa lá...

[@BriannaRuelas-pg3vs]

Guys we do this in my town no cap

[@rjerome18]

Where my freshman's at?

[@justems7874]

Freshman bass one here 😋

[@Miata4590]

I’m doing this for my 8th grade pumpkin parade

[@adastrapgh]

I'd love this if it were around 25 clicks faster.

[@canalbandashow]

*Muito agradável*

[@lvwilliamsx]

I listen to cope with my marching band addiction

[@projoebiochem]

This is an example of too good being boring. This is my favorite pep band song, but this version is too mellow to move me. Bring on the U WI pep band!

[@raministration]

y'all rockin with the horse ??

[@OfficialRobloxGaming]

Georgia Tech plays this song for like every game.

[@badideaguy.]

petah, the horse 🐴 is here…

[@GDDubya]

Bill Moffit's arrangement of this song is better in my opinion.

[@jamelaomarques7258]

which program do you use?

[@EnemyAce88]

Not the traditional arrangement, but I like it.

[@chrisdavis2574]

Nice arrangement…. But where’s the screaming lead parts. Trumpet players the world over want to know ??

[@guywhoedits01]

1.25x recommended

[@hyunjinnie143-4ever]

This sounds nothing like the version I play in marching band

[@toehorn71]

Bill Moffit's arrangement was far better than this one. Once again, Paul Murtha weakens another one (like he did with the now-official version of the Army Song).

[@jeffblackmon288]

It needs too much percussion, playing too loudly.

[@cadefogdall673]

First

[@paulm7347]

In truth, this is the crappy Marching band version of this song! When I was in High School, this was a mainstay play at games. There is a much better version that is more brass heavy in the melody.