The Mandalorian Theme | The U.S. Army Band

[@scribbly2983]

Something people maybe don't know is the US military bands are very, very serious musical organizations. A guy in knew from college finished his conducting PhD and then conducted for the Air Force band. These are all top musicians.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Yep, very seldom will anyone with just a high school diploma qualify. You'd have to be a prodigy level musician for that to happen. Else, everyone else has a music theory collegiate degree, often graduate degrees, and are hardcore musicians. The entire pathways in the military are different for this.

[@Lorrdd]

lmao! Sure they are. When was their last creation? They don't create, they cope. Artists create. The military should stop wasting money on pointless bullshit. Effing Americans.

[@fff_larson254]

I was looking for this type of comment. This is top notch and I was wondering myself, "who are they, other than already amazingly part of the army". Thank you for sharing this info. Growing up with polic/military family, play the piano myself, and finally in the tech industry, most in my family thought I am a softy for being part of the latter. This goes to show that the discipline and mindset of being a military family brought me far to be great at other things. Hope my family sees that they too can be good in everything else, and it does not take away their police/military spirit.

[@Samurai-no4wu]

Ya my Jazz professors ended up learning how to play from joining the military band on his time

[@JDRusse11]

Despite having a PhD, was he smart enough to know that wearing a mask 😷 while playing a wind instrument 🎷 is one of the most asinine things a person could do?

[@burhack007]

It's so clear, I can hear every instruments clearly. The force is strong in this one.😮

[@SteveSlotsNgaming]

This is the way!

[@TytonidaeIndustries]

​@@SteveSlotsNgamingthis is the way

[@frank-ko6de]

😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍

[@Skuint]

This is the way

[@iluvjay6911]

Thank God they cut hole in the mask so we could hear them, and they could still be protected 😂

[@luisvalle81]

Can you imagine being on a battlefield and the next thing you hear is this

[@dennisanderson3895]

The rallying from music is an OG reason!

[@foxcraft5215]

Id shit myself in fear

[@Ruigekerel]

'Military' musicians never come near a battlefield though.

[@GhostWarrior12]

@@Ruigekerel Actually in some cases they do, they get the same training and stuff. They can be deployed if needed.

[@redragonalpha]

@@Ruigekerel that you know of.

[@APersonTM]

I mainly came here like “oh ha ha the US Military is making a starwars/Disney song how silly” but like… genuinely the longer you listen the more appreciation you have to have, this is actually really beautiful and must have taken a lot of work, it’s wonderfully done.

[@novadust6195]

It's a work of art

[@APersonTM]

@@novadust6195 Agreed

[@tomasibiutiviti2887]

THIS IS WORK

[@belmorra24]

Makes you realise what cultural meaning Star Wars has

[@SanguineDoe]

You'll find that about a lot of music in media. Video game music for example is often taken for granted when Destiny, Warframe and DOOM have some of the best written and performed music out there. Genuinely a shame how much music is looked over just because of where it comes from

[@Kittykat5kits]

All the music teachers be like “see kids???? This is why we learn recorder!”

[@tsar3vich_thehistorian]

my teacher was like " BEHOLD, GIANT RECORDER!"

[@rexcaliburn]

trained recorder players make good money i really dont know why everyone thinks its a joke instrument

[@shannonstrader6814]

truth!

[@grevoron]

Or simply "This is the Way"

[@jadrianverkouteren3799]

@@grevoron And they are using plastic recorders, a testament to the improving quality. When I was teaching, we could only find a bass recorder in wood, very expensive!

[@colerobbins124]

This is the first time I've actually seen a recorder in a formal performance since recorder class in elementary school

[@jwss2006]

look up for sarah jefferys team recorder channel or lucie horschs perfomances, the recorder is better than most ppl think

[@LuckyOwI777]

@@jwss2006 It's such a beautiful instrument, if the person knows how to play it, lol

[@arsantiqua8741]

@@jwss2006 Lucie Horsch as well. The two of them really allow the instrument to get the recognition it deserves.

[@francophone.]

Vivaldi and various other composers wrote music for the recorder. Here is an example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npjKeoZ8qNx-mdk

[@inesis]

Another exemple: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppTEe6ywq9Gln80

[@HelplessTeno]

I can't imagine what the people playing wind instruments must think wearing a mask with a hole cut in it.

[@Xachremos]

I played trombone for a little while, before switching to cello. I think it’s fucking stupid. So much spit gets shot through that damn thing it’s disgusting to begin with.

[@nahor88]

This is seriously some of the dumbest shit I've ever seen... I'm fully vaccinated and attending baseball games at FULL CAPACITY WITH NO MASKS, and they've got soldiers wearing a mask WHILE PLAYING WIND AND BRASS INSTRUMENTS.

[@Angarsk100]

@@Xachremos You do know they're filtering the air in and out of their noses, right? That helps cut down the possibility of infection spread... While I never seen a drop of spit go out of a wind instrument, you seem to be the "expert" here so I won't question that and just say: It's all a game of chance, whatever you cut down helps. This is the best next thing to either not play, or be a full-spreader. Now, who's more stupid: The people actually doing things while staying safe(r) or the one complaining at the videos he/she watches of the people doing things?

[@markgriffith3076]

@@Angarsk100 🐑🐑🐑

[@Angarsk100]

@@markgriffith3076 hahaha oh, please tell me all about how you came up all by yourself with the idea of not protecting against an epidemic... Oh right, you're too following others, like a sheep. Go figure! we're all sheep by those standards... You don't even think the arguments they tell you to say, Do you?

[@Eliluvsstarwars]

those holes in their masks to blow the flutes cracks me up 😂

[@pikachuchujelly7628]

Yeah, I've never before seen masks with holes for the wind players to blow their instruments.

[@thomaslbryant]

It’s almost as dumb as shutting down bagram to get blown out of Kabul.

[@matthewcs490]

This shows 1. How widespread the love for The Mandalorian has become, and 2. That this theme is one of Star Wars’ best music!

[@wheatandtares9764]

3. That people have gone totally insane (wearing masks, while playing wind instruments)

[@misguidenpc0249]

Next to duel of the fates

[@Makalott]

@@wheatandtares9764 chill out buddy, this has been going on in wind bands for the past year and half ok, not just them.

[@thestonedone9237]

Well I am Reenlisting to PsyOps so I can blast this 24/7

[@aloksinghbbk]

Indeed

[@alldifferentaspects]

This is by far my favourite song the United States Army Band has played. I have spoken.

[@saichari563]

This is the way

[@noahrodriguez293]

Así es la wea

[@victorzahler6175]

what about baba yetu?

[@movesky6696]

i like those odds

[@fc8697syp]

Lol

[@Gormfork]

sad to see that the U.S. Space Force band wasn't given the honor

[@winter5774]

Too busy making the ships to set up a band / use USAF’s.

[@raygun8308]

no they get the main sw theme

[@MichielvanDort]

In space, no one hears you play.

[@Klffsj]

@@MichielvanDort I suppose it'd also be hard to have a wind band without any air...

[@Watashi_inc]

Dang but imagine we saw aliens plying the song. Aliens that look like the ones from cantina

[@aostudio1363]

Masks with holes in it. You basically breath as hard as you can through them. In the end: a mind blowing concept.

[@ANNIHILISTIC]

This song is a godsend to recorder teachers everywhere :D

[@zechssiguro7476]

Wait till she hears the music from Naruto, during the chunin Exam! Of the long sad 1's in any of the millions of Filler episodes, that low key weren't bad!

[@rurouni82]

Would that automatically include the rocky training song too? 😂

[@lucasoreidopunho3556]

@@rurouni82 Of course, that one is a banger!

[@masterxak]

Save this in the "what 2020s were like" category

[@lordfatzberry]

Love this 😂

[@ThunderBlastvideo]

Yup, no more 2010s... :/

[@mandocalrissian6454]

But...this theme debuted in 2019.😐

[@masterxak]

@@mandocalrissian6454 and was still being used in 2020. Tron and star wars were both 79, do you consider them 70s or 80s?

[@mandocalrissian6454]

@@masterxak tf? The SW original trilogy were during the years of '77 (ANH or just "Star Wars" as it was originally known), '80 (ESB), and '83 (ROTJ). Tron was '82. What are you going on about mate and where did you get '79 from?🤔 Let's say, hypothetically, that they _were_ released in '79. That'd just be the 70s. The fact it's one year off from the 80s means nothing and to group it into that decade would just be inaccurate. I have spoken.

[@timothymbess]

"Wear this mask." "Now cut a hole in it and blow your spit through a musical instrument."

[@adamliebreich-johnsen6104]

You'll notice they're sitting fairly far apart from each other, and the mask seals when they're not playing. Studies have shown that wind instruments are not significant transmission vectors.

[@breth8159]

The ass clowns on the left are in charge of the Pentagon they're more worried about masks that are next threat

[@ChanticoChulo]

its a mask for musicians its not a hole cut its a special mask

[@Blackmark7410]

@@ChanticoChulo You can literally see the holes on more than a dozen occasions in the video.

[@HeadHunterSix]

@@adamliebreich-johnsen6104 "studies"... please cite your sources. If they're sitting fairly far apart, why is a mask needed? If they're traveling together, does a mask matter? If they're vaccinated, why is a mask necessary? Stop saying "studies have shown" and back it up with a source.

[@rinderknorpelmuhle1790]

That moment of silence before the music starts again. Pure goose bumps.

[@moonwatcher4047]

British: “Weapons are so uncivilized.” Americans: “Weapons are part of our Religion.”

[@attackfleed1301]

Well Obi is better than any mandalorian

[@officalkingkrab1912]

@@attackfleed1301 Idk man Mandalore the great killed some mad Jedi in his day

[@attackfleed1301]

@@officalkingkrab1912 Yeah but ultimately the jedi win

[@bigbrother7604]

@@attackfleed1301 *_Sith empire joined the chat_*

[@attackfleed1301]

@@bigbrother7604 Revan Joined the chat

[@wenzel32]

Imagine being Ludwig Göransson, feeling the pressure of being chosen to compose a soundtrack for several hours of Star Wars, and then seeing the US Army Band playing your composition.

[@jamesgoldring3445]

my exact thoughts

[@ggarzagarcia]

Well, either he or Disney gave the US Army Band permission to play it. And the Army did justice to the piece.

[@TL8311-j6x]

Imagine always writing "imagine" when you're trying to convey an idea, but write at a 3rd grade education level.

[@noelht1]

And getting your royalties from it.

[@Tore_Lund]

@@ggarzagarcia You pay royalties, it is not like Disney can prohibit others from playing music they have the rights over. NB.: Cloth face masks have 1/3 the vira catching capabilities of a medical two layer face mask. Add a hole to it, and it just becomes stupid virtue signalling!

[@SirAngusSteele]

And now in a bizarre twist, Disney sues the Army.

[@infoluminux]

If they don't get profit from this then they can't sue them.

[@SirAngusSteele]

Not actually true. This isn't educational, nor is it for personal use, so it doesn't fall under the fair use clause of the Copyright Act. If you are using copyrighted material for monetary profit, it's just easier for a court to assign a dollar amount to the lawsuit, so lawyers and the courts are more likely to go forward with the suit. Even ignoring the obvious benefit the Army is getting for recruiting, you can sue for violation of copyright even if the violator has derived no benefit from your work. It's why Disney famously sues the absolute pants off of every day care and orphanage and hospital that paints Mickey Mouse on their walls. Even though they're not profiting from the use of the images.

[@infoluminux]

@@SirAngusSteele I see now how different are the USA laws from my country lol..

[@SirAngusSteele]

In order to preserve their trademarks, Disney is very careful of their brand. The first reason being that it implies a partnership or endorsement between Disney and the other party. Because Disney can't actually control how that separate entity does business without owning them, they will typically sue or threaten legal action if their intellectual properties are not removed. Secondly, it is in their best interests to do this because it's how they preserve their trademark. Copyright infringement is not automatically enforced by any entity, and Disney has to continually renew their copyright by objecting to its violation. The statute of limitations has been changed on the public domain use of copyrighted material several times BECAUSE OF Disney and their legal hold over Mickey and friends. But thirdly, and most importantly, I think you missed the joke.

[@MavByte]

This is the way (?) :P

[@sekroz896]

I love how everyone looks like they're taking their job very seriously and the drummer is just vibin.

[@AnnaBomBanana]

It’s great to hear a group of recorders that are in tune! Great to see them played in a pro setting and not just in primary school.

[@theevildrummingsithlord1492]

I can't believe they actually hearted your comment 🤣

[@DocGiraffe]

The recorders were still out of key. They're not designed to be played in a professional setting, but rather to teach about wind instruments and in some schools, to read music.

[@adamdejesus4017]

@@DocGiraffe You're right...the intro to Stairway To Heaven was BS because LED Z. played recorders. John Paul Jones was such a hack.

[@tylerg.9418]

@@DocGiraffe Famous baroque pieces written for recorder: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@ibate9833]

@@DocGiraffe there's very much a whole world a professional recorders playing multi-thousand dollar instruments. comparing a school recorder to a real one is like comparing tricycle to a car.

[@minecrafter0505]

I'd love to send this video back to 2019 to confuse / scare the hell out of people.

[@christopherbriggs9526]

They would ask why they are wearing masks. I am asking that question right now about the brass and woodwind section now.

[@buttchickennugget1503]

@@christopherbriggs9526 there's mostly likely slits or holes in the masks to fit mouthpieces in

[@Stuntcat-vv8cm]

@@buttchickennugget1503 I see them but it still makes no sense that they wear them

[@WilliamFord972]

@@buttchickennugget1503 Can confirm. It reduces the number of respiratory droplets as much as possible while still being able to play.

[@joaopaulochavespinto9685]

@@WilliamFord972 it barely reduces, the dropplets are still all coming out of the bell...

[@les4767]

Out of all the composers putting out music for Star Wars productions, this sounds the closest in spirit and musicality to what John Williams did in his tenure as a Star Wars composer.

[@Zooga_Boy]

This song and all of the music for the Mandalorian was composed by Ludwig Göransson!

[@PLF...]

@@Zooga_Boy No shit.

[@edwinnavedojr]

@@PLF... he misread the statement.... He didn't realize that the original commenter was praising Ludwig's Piece....

[@Conorator]

@@edwinnavedojr It depends on how you read the comment. If you intuitively read everything ending in an exclamation mark as a rude correction, then maybe that could be the implication. I read it as someone excitedly informing the original commenter of the name of the composer that they are praising.

[@andyb1653]

POV: if Ennio Morricone and John Williams were the same guy

[@Auror37]

I know a music instructor, whose son joined the US Airforce Band and one of its youngest members at the time. They are definitely highly skilled and top musicians; you can't just be anyone that knows music or plays casually and join. This was a great cover of the Mandalorian theme.

[@juergenwest]

This just randomly popped up in my feed. Gives me chills both because it’s a musical masterpiece on the eve of Season three of the Mandalorian, as well as a reminder of the dark times we faced back when this video must have been shot. Well done!

[@ProtoNeoVintage]

Things are never random. We simply cannot perceive the workings of the Great Cosmic Algorithm. After all, this is the way.

[@UnhorsedGoose]

@@ProtoNeoVintage This is the Way.

[@Picksle]

@@ProtoNeoVintage This is the way

[@pacmar21]

​@@ProtoNeoVintage This is the way

[@timwarriner38]

The hardship from then makes us all a little Mandalorian. This is the way.

[@Dr_Mafia]

Legend has it Disney claimed this video by the army for copyright infringement. edit- most likes I have ever gotten Thanks ya'll!

[@marks47]

It's not a story the attorneys would tell you.

[@jackcallahan1848]

Eminent domain go brrrrr

[@23AlexandreJ]

US Army: * gets copyrighted by disney* US Army: hmmm looks like Disney need some D E M O C R A C Y

[@chrisgorman3997]

@@23AlexandreJ “Disney World is on top of a massive oil deposit? Sounds like Disney needs some F R E E D O M!

[@unsatizfacted7547]

I think Fett’s theme would cause the enemy to retreat lol

[@actuallyrealcover]

This is absolutely amazing. Sounds damn close to the original Mandalorian theme.

[@sappersynth8712]

not really but it's still great

[@bluepoison44]

@@sappersynth8712 u trippin

[@caseyynelmss]

@@sappersynth8712 you think it sounds off you on some shit and I want to know where tf u got it cus I want some

[@DG-ss1gc]

It was probably spot on, problem was the mix down was done by a classically trained orchestra person I bet, not someone who knew the piece well enough. Biggest problem was the bass recorder couldn’t be heard in the mix. The musicians and conductor were fantastic , it was All done very well except it was not mixed properly. My apologies to the recording engineer , it’s a hard job. Not just the profession , but to make a live performance sound just like a Hollywood mix from a show…. They got very close !

[@adamgrofik5470]

@@sappersynth8712 the US Army is amongst the best in the world dude, it sounds identical and maybe better

[@shmoostead5419]

So glad I found this, nothing better than a full orchestral version of your favourite theme and performed to perfection. Knocked it out of the park.

[@nathanstafford8412]

I just think it's awesome that the literal US ARMY BAND is playing the Mandalorian theme

[@spencerquimby4726]

They do a great Imperial March also 🙂

[@officalkingkrab1912]

@@pi2nuna219 BrUh this was awesome

[@wowanimejoshua5149]

Well they allowed you to mark your religion as "jedi" so it's not to surprising

[@DaLkalts]

You've never seen the japanese marine band play Evangelion opening, i guess :)

[@Sir_Squirrel_TheIV]

We need them to -lay in the mos wisely cantina

[@rickvanboberson]

This single handedly made recorders great again

[@thebrewingsailor9172]

Thank Ludwig Göransson. He's the composer.

[@rickvanboberson]

@@thebrewingsailor9172 Goransson saw the future and new the recorder would need his artistry.

[@ladydamiana6841]

No love for "Adiemus"? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqaTeKN3l6aZb8U

[@ZombiefreakPrincess]

This is amazing seeing an army band play a Star Wars Theme especially Mando's! You're never too young or immature for Star Wars people 😃⭐❤️

[@thephony1651]

Or too old and mature, for that matter!

[@Insanely_loved]

Respect to the man who brought this idea up

[@christopherknorr2895]

"Have you ever removed your mask?" "No." "Has it ever been removed by others?" "No." "This is the Way."

[@ProphetPX]

LMAO!! YOU WIN THE INTERNET TODAY!!!!!!!!!

[@RurouniSanj]

This is the way. 🤣

[@pooholigarch]

This is the Way

[@EaglexHeart]

This Is The Way.

[@samuel_saysske1355]

The way this is

[@VoiceOfTheEmperor]

This shows that the Force is real. It binds us ALL together. Also: "This is the Way."

[@axelmahl3819]

Yeah 🙏👍😎sounds like a message may be 😇😎😋🙏

[@sovietcomradeash]

Uh, it isn’t? It’s a fictional power created by George Lucas.

[@officalkingkrab1912]

@@sovietcomradeash BrUh moment

[@DangLao06]

You literally got hearted by the us army dude respect+

[@JLopez-yc5zr]

This is the way.

[@connordirks]

Someone who was too young to remember COVID will see this in their recommended in 10 years and will wonder why they have masks on while playing instruments

[@adrienhuber7273]

I still wonder. it's ridiculous

[@brib9716]

@@adrienhuber7273 Yup, just moronic mask theater for the Fauci cultists.

[@SmokeyTube]

@@brib9716 you disrespecting soldiers?

[@blueelf217]

Masks are worn in many parts of the world to prevent the passing of germs, via the droplets we spit out, so it won't be a big deal, just like it's not a big deal now. Only a big deal to nitwits that don't understand science.

[@Hydra_6544]

@@blueelf217 band mask are a pain for marching band thankfully we won’t have them for the show next year that would be torture.

[@bushcraftcostarica808]

Can you imagine future generations watching this? The enjoyment of the beautiful music and skill of the artists in contrast to the utter idiocy of making them wear a mask with a hole....

[@AzuolasDunaravich]

The future is now

[@Innamoramento9]

It's actually a testament of the times (no way to mistake this for any other era), and on theme...the main character wears a mask.

[@megafirefox1013]

US Infrantry: "goes to war" US Army Band : *starts playing doom theme music*

[@StuartGrahamV]

The BFG Division give +100 to attack.

[@BrightPrimes]

Yes

[@IronAndrew-jt4tv]

ElITE

[@AndieArbeit]

Recently i watched a documentary of the composer of this masterpiece, it is awesome how he translated the feeling and ideas about a kind of outlaw, gunslinger, western feeling yet combining it masterfully with a feeling from the original soundtrack, specially in the orchestral part, those fast scales on picolo really are really something you could expect from Williams classic works... Beautiful interpretation

[@quinnleydean8335]

Ludwig Goransson did such a fantastic job with it, and to think it all started because he had some obscure instrument (a contrabass recorder. I had no idea that even existed until he stated as such!), a few notes for the overall theme, and practically birthed what's essentially a masterpiece in this day and age just from that one obscure instrument!

[@comeonmang]

@@quinnleydean8335 contrabass sounds like an insult they would say in star wars

[@victorpena5217]

As an Army vet and a Star Wars fan this gave me chills. GO ARMY!

[@spreademu1218]

Yee YEE

[@tomflores8564]

Army vet here also,. This is the way!

[@marcwhite3322]

Yea yall ahight GO AIR FORCE!!!!

[@miguelpadeiro762]

@@marcwhite3322 YEAH GO AIR FO--wait wait not there DONT GO THERE STOP STO--

[@TheNerve20]

Hell yeah brotha

[@melissabeck6592]

GREAT JOB!! Thanks for performing this!

[@NephilaClavata]

This is awesome! The cut-outs in the masks for the wind instrument players was kind of funny though lol

[@asgeirsoe]

Agreed. Wind players playing with face masks is the stupidest think I have seen in a while...But the arrangement and performance was good!

[@WilliamFord972]

It is funny admittedly, but nevertheless necessary.

[@ChaoticBean794]

@@WilliamFord972 i think it defeats the whole purpose

[@brib9716]

@@WilliamFord972 No, it's completely unnecessary.

[@pizzalord9405]

@@brib9716 well you see um they probably don't wanna get covid- so yeah it's necessary

[@HeirToTheEmpire2122]

This is rendition is a masterpiece

[@jjjjasper]

the part with the accustic guitar the first time is just so fire

[@jimdraven2432]

WELL F@#$ING DONE!!! From Toronto Ontario Canada, big time salutes from your northern neighbours. Not only for this incredible performance, but for the services you've performed throughout the world. Cheers!!

[@ObakeOnna]

"And for the last fifteen seconds of this song I want you to play like gradeschoolers that have never played an instrument and have just been handed their first recorder."

[@raygun8308]

like yeah girl that freestyle wasn't it

[@jwss2006]

those are actual recorder dynamics

[@InsatiableMonkey]

Hahaha. It was like one of those "shreds" parodies

[@manubishe]

Plastic has it's way, but it is what it is for the "lowest bidder" policy.

[@mashgate4life]

Sounded like intentional dissonance to me.

[@thetimeninja2178]

This is amazing. Now release the sheet music and I’ll get my whole neighborhood to join the army

[@LuckyOwI777]

There's some very good sheet music on Musescore! Just type in Mandalorian theme, and you cans filter out results how you want. If you want something more like this, filter by selecting "Mixed Ensembles". There's some really good sheet music there. There's also like, piano solos and other things like that too.

[@alanmoffett7614]

@@LuckyOwI777 If anybody can upload to that then it's incredibly hit and miss. Sometimes people do a bad job of transcribing the music to then write it out for whatever instrument(s) they're writing for.

[@faltomjager5823]

Why must I wait another 7 months to see Mando and the Kid

[@taraanddrewwinner7459]

This is the way...

[@larissah.9028]

I have spoken.

[@StellarCrackhead42]

This is the Way.

[@kratos_rural6704]

This is the way

[@jackiebrot959]

this is the way.

[@thomas-xq8zl]

I like how it starts the original opening theme but army band cover though at 0:46 .

[@displaychicken]

“I served in the military” “Oh so you’ve probably been through some serious stuff?” “Yeah, this one time I played the wrong note at a recital”

[@mcdwarfcelot6555]

"was it jazz" "...No.." "fucking degenerate."

[@jaceyking5015]

When my grandpa died, he had a military funeral. I'd always known he had been in the military, but I didn't know what he did in the military. So after the service I asked my grandma what his role was wand she told me, "Oh, grandpa was on the Army Baseball team!" ...... I mean.... I guess _somebody_ had to do it....

[@leosmithonbass]

hey man, too soon... I still have the PTSD over a gig I fouled up in 2002...

[@rcschmidt668]

... at band camp ...

[@thebacons5943]

I know you’re just kidding but if you Google the military bands there’s actually a lot more too it than that

[@paulsalerno6362]

Awesome. Both my grandfathers were in the Army in WW2 in Europe.

[@usarmyband]

Thank you. We thank your family for their service.

[@aerochicc]

The Greatest Generation for sure!

[@dilllong3525]

Meine auch

[@PeskyCitizenTX]

The greatest generation wouldn't have fallen for this mask bullshit.

[@SkandiTV]

@@dilllong3525 hol up

[@farisfaikar_r]

I never thought we'll see The Mandalorian theme getting covered by the US Army, but here we are. *A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one*

[@scrabt8592]

First time I've seen treble, tenor and base recorders in a mainstream arrangement (unless it was descant, treble and tenor? Difficult to see the mouthpiece of the lower recorder with the mask on 😉)

[@chrislarosacomposer]

The recorders are: Alto, Tenor, Tenor, Bass. :D

[@calebbilti538]

I mean they were used in the original recording

[@burritoblaster2148]

2:00 that synth actually made me smile

[@cebceb1964]

Wow, this is the first time I have seen TUSAB use recorders since the Army Orchestra played the 2nd Brandenburg Concerto in 19seventy-something with Dr. Barry Epperly conducting at the National Academy of Sciences. Nice work recorderists, et al.

[@jonb.3726]

Nice job on the recording, good audio engineers and good musicians.

[@The_Jawnski]

The crossover I never knew I needed.

[@Daniel_Batal]

This was awesome! Great title and packaging, too

[@TraceguyRune]

What's so cool about the title? I

[@maxisatube]

@@TraceguyRune the mandolorian...?

[@jasonstewart3748]

Dystopia

[@chewbacca3269]

@@maxisatube Yeah but thats like what it is. It is the theme from the Mandalorian series. So there is nothing special about the title...

[@ciaociao5632]

@@TraceguyRune aa

[@johnchalupa7201]

Not only is this the way, This is the May!

[@thegreatgatsby2635]

Pun haha

[@NPC-iy5ih]

Yes yes we all saw the meme

[@bamna_milk]

That is both the best and the corniest thing ive seen in the comments today...

[@antoniooliveira1859]

Can’t stop listening to this impressing performance. What a show indeed!

[@richardcloutier8631]

I've heard the Mandalorian theme played by about 30 other groups, and they are all trash compared to this. This is so well done, there are not words to describe it. Incredible job from top to bottom. If you write music, someone should talk you into writing for the Bo-Katan series that is upcoming.

[@MichaelAndersen_DK]

Then allow me to suggest you giving DR Symfoniorkesteret a go of their version of this awesome theme.

[@richardcloutier8631]

@@MichaelAndersen_DK I've heard it. It hits differently from this version.

[@vickyvignesh2388]

Danish Orchestra is the Best

[@ultrxlight]

give a listen to Danish orchestra

[@harishs8567]

Yes

[@johnathangarcia5666]

Lolol. Wtf... Imagine the derp that was like, "we can just cut a hole in our mask! So we can still blow into our musical spit tubes!" ....sheesh.

[@davidleavitt835]

Great this is. This is the way. Yes, the masks, with holes cut out are awkward. Also, parts of this sound song, on the actual show and here, remind me of the the score to Indiana Jones and The Temple Of Doom. Wondering if this is a cheeky tribute to The Maestro. God bless and keep all our brave men and women who protect us.

[@evanlongfellow6849]

Amen, brother.

[@mvtricolor1]

Beautiful performance! I love The Mandalorian!

[@jeffgalus8454]

I've just gotten goosebumps from hearing this

[@theghost6412]

Gives me chills listening to this. Every time i hear it is exactly the same as when i first sat down and watched the first episode and heard it for the first time.

[@mugensamurai]

That one recorder player in the US Army Band: "Finally. It's my time."

[@therealmccoy4726]

It’s so amazing that the US army musicians are playing this!!!

[@tko5019]

We played this in band for our spring concert but instead of recorders we had someone on a guitar with distortion and it was sick

[@jakecooper9733]

1:06 I’m glad my tax payer dollars went into buying that bass (yes I know this was one of the cheaper ones, I’m a tuba player)

[@dmitrishostakovich9559]

I love America

[@humppi.2304]

damn sure better than more missiles

[@LuckyOwI777]

I hope this is a joke, lol cause........most of the people in the band buy their own instruments Also, that bass was definitely one of the cheaper instruments in that band, lol

[@svikelt]

@@humppi.2304 Not unless their jetpack missiles for Din

[@mathevideos9909]

Say no to government subsidised active Bases!

[@magnusgmr]

I expect this to go viral in some years, when it is mysticly in everyones recommended page, so here i am commenting 1 week after Upload.

[@plumbersteve]

It won’t go viral...because masks.

[@Xachremos]

@@plumbersteve ah yes. The masks with holes in them, so they can play wind instruments.

[@seansabhaois]

Superb & authentic rendition 🙂👍 This 'is' the way... My life imploded a few months ago and if it wasn't for my daughter, introducing me to the Mandalorian and we binge watched our way through the series, I honestly don't know, what would have happened. This theme will always be special... Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes....😊

[@mr.va77ey63]

Kinda cool that US Army plays Mandalorian Theme

[@jacquelinesweetman3531]

That was amazing never thought recorders could sound that good,

[@limeyfox]

One of the absolute classic TV themes of our time, wow 😎

[@deborahbarbour2241]

Didn't think they'd take this seriously. . . . Then I listened--& they blew me away! Best rendition of this song I've heard. 🎵 ❤😊

[@lilliansullivan5867]

Hey, kids, that 'ivory' alto recorder? Yeah, it's a Yamaha YRA-28BIII, with a street price of ~$20. A small amount of talent and a whole lot of hard work is what makes you a musician, not an expensive instrument.

[@mykelexner2331]

This rekindles my childhood dream of being in the US Army

[@redragonalpha]

I'm not crying, you're crying. Oh my God this is amazing.

[@DeVill3007]

It's ok.

[@cl3ber]

This is the way

[@learninggodot]

This is the way. I have spoken

[@Th_Uslss_Indvdl]

I’ve need seen the army perform in a band. They’re crazy good.

[@HezakiahRhinehart]

Great job guys. The Mandalorian theme song is always great to hear.

[@chrisbranch86]

All spaced out on stage...wearing mask... with their air flying out of their instruments... Army Strong..

[@mmuller794]

KZbin comment of the month candidate right here.

[@shadow7988]

I'd bet money from my own experience in the Army they brought this up, and some spineless senior NCO simply yelled at them and told them to just shut up and do what they're told. Glad I got out, lmao, Army has gone to hell in a hand basket over the last ten years.

[@chrisbranch86]

@@shadow7988 yeah USMC doesn't run much different. The average IQ is lower as well.. Not a good combo.

[@Micman-yn4cx]

Cmon man just enjoy the music lol

[@chrisbranch86]

@@Micman-yn4cx I did! Just looks so damn silly

[@jessicagreenfield6584]

Mandalorian has always been one of ny favorite shows ever and seeing this now makes me smile. Thank you so much for making this. This is the way

[@Donna-kk5yo]

Just played this in a concert on my trumpet! It was great!

[@evanwoodfin4759]

Who knew a recorder could sound amazing.

[@homemadefilms5718]

I think it’s more or less because actual professionals are using it rather than 1st graders

[@leaf4836]

@@homemadefilms5718 and first graders have $5 recorders

[@WilliamFord972]

When played correctly, it has amazing effects

[@tristanhmusic]

actual recorder players, for one

[@victorhugo1819]

Recorder players always knew

[@mateoverlanic8567]

When the instruments harmonize it gives me chills

[@amonraphoenix]

The best theme song to be created in years for Star Wars (and pretty much everything else)… gives you instant chills.

[@johnlawson3434]

In other news: Covid particles don’t go through flutes.

[@johng6950]

Why would you think that.... The band was probably tested prior to this performance and they were the only ones on stage with each other. Risk is minimal...

[@tallflguy]

I’m other news: Covid is an airborne virus that travels through things that have air like flutes.

[@realjoedee]

@@johng6950 Then why even bother with the mask theater?

[@jpvanden1]

@@johng6950 Then why the masks, other than performative theatre and virtue signaling?

[@MarCuseus]

@@tallflguy **FACEPALM**

[@AJ-cm2ny]

The fact that they are wearing those masks with holes cut out is absurd

[@TomFewchuk]

@Salmonfish take the mask off? 😂😂

[@carissa2985]

I had to wear a mask like that for band in school and we had bell covers and stuff. It overall reduces the droplets in the air and stuff but it looks and feels incredibly stupid. I had to play my clarinet in a bag thing lol

[@AerospacePilot]

Welcome to the Army 😂 “this is where the fun begins”

[@dinnerboons1504]

@@carissa2985 ikr, it feels like wearing men's underwear on your face.

[@Richardcontramundum]

@@carissa2985 no it doesn't bacteria and virus cells are crawling on everyone everywhere. It's a social badge. And with a hole in it just shows how stupid and nonsensical it is. Russia and China are laughing at us and how much easier it will be to reduce us to mere slaves

[@olavo_musico]

I am brazilian pianist and I love hear you playing, congrats, guys you all are awesome 👏👏👏👏

[@Cattrix999]

Gave me GooseBumps! Wonderful, I will be listening to this many more times.. And I play the recorder, it's a treat to see recorders being used for contemporary music. An underappreciated instrument. And a top tier rendition of the Mandalorian theme.

[@LittleWilly2]

This song is insanely good and I think I liked this arrangement better than the actual song. The guitar part and those bass recorders are so satisfying. Awesome job :)

[@constantineq643]

I don't know that anything beats the original imo but this is the best life rendition I've seen by a group.

[@j-dub8399]

I love this! Inspirational credit should always be given to Ennio Morricone.

[@joshuadst7809]

The best performance about The Mandalorian I've ever heard. Well done!!! Hello from France.

[@ChristianVelez-o3v]

2:21 I love that part!

[@andrewxu3602]

May the midichlorians be with you!

[@AirbenderHawk]

Any cover of The Mandalorian theme is a banger, including this! This is the way.

[@diogoantunes7052]

Amazing! Apart from being the main theme of the mandalorian, it is a great song and in this video played beautifully!

[@LuisParra-hi6wu]

Sinceramente es arte puro. No tengo palabras, sinceramente, es una hermosa interpretación de una composición fantástica. Cuando veo la serie siempre me detengo a escuchar su banda sonora, me emociona mucho haber encontrado este video. Gracias.

[@lucasfilmsphotography]

Seeing him wear a mask made me laugh so hard, but we’ll done!