The Ohio State University Marching Band: Gettysburg Address (Nov. 23, 2013)

TBDBITL tops off a great season with a home game finale: a marching rendition of the Gettysburg Address.

[@Lemonbitscardump]

How can 9 people give that a thumbs down??? That was beautiful! Props to Ohio State for putting on such a wonderful half time show! I'm from Pennsylvania and that made ME proud to watch that.

[@chasemurraychristopherdola7108]

I completely agree with you on that Tommy Woltde because even though I am not from Pennsylvania that made me very proud and a little sad and it made me proud and I a little sad because it reminded me that I had ancestors that witnessed and fought the battle of Gettysburg and my ancestors that witnessed it were from Gettysburg like my 4x great grandfathers house and barn was used as a Union field hospital for the 5th corps army of the Potomac and I had a 4x great uncle fighting valiantly in the ranks of Company K First Pennsylvania reserves infantry regiment and also during the battle of Gettysburg my 3x great grandfather Emanuel weikert was building his house and like my ancestors property also witnessed and took part in the battle of Gettysburg and what I mean by take part is you see my 4x great grandfather Jacob weikert owned the land on which the 20th Maine made their famous famous bayonet charge against the 15th Alabama infantry regiment and like I was a little sad because you see I had two 4x great cousins named molly and Sadie and they witnessed the battle but I got a little sad because they passed away young from Tuberculosis but I felt proud 🥲 because my 3x great grandfather Emanuel weikert was the oldest living civil war veteran in Adams county Pennsylvania by the time he was an old cranky man.

[@tj6241]

I log in to watch these every week, this season's performances have been stellar by both the OSUMB and the football team. Love watching these routines but it makes me so homesick at the same time.

[@willturner1190]

It has always been a passion of mine to join the OSU band! See you in 2018!

[@BackToTheBasicofLife]

Thank you Ohio State Band and School, for being true patriots! AMAZING

[@BackToTheBasicofLife]

Not sure what the nasty comment is referencing but in case you don't have a dictionary handy. pa·tri·ot noun 1. a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion.

[@shtoonkeygseers]

David Beahn Somebody has some shit in their diaper. Patriot means supporting your country. What's wrong with that?

[@BackToTheBasicofLife]

Thanks Henry, glad to know there are others who feel the same sentiment. It really concerns me that when someone mentions certain words that reference Americanism, our young people of today immediately lash out with stuff like this and say nothing about when main stream media or our leaders get it intentionally wrong. I was just so glad and encouraged when I saw this, I couldn't help but say thank you OSU Band!

[@RelayLisa]

Holy wow. Tear-inducing. No question the best marching band I have ever seen. Not just this performance, which was incredible - and what a theme, but an entire season of different routines. What an amazing amount of work that goes in to such an ambitious season. Congrats, TBDBITL!

[@73jawa]

I just watched the movie "Lincoln" with Daniel Day Lewis and Sally Field last night. Then rewatched this today. Thanks OSU!!!! What a marvelous show, Thanks for all the hard work you do in order to please us, your fans.. Happy 2014 to all of you

[@leafrelief1]

If this video does not move you, you simply don't have a pulse. OSUMB simply the best band on the planet. PERIOD!

[@Kaseylady59]

What a great Halftime Show. I live in Colorado, now but was a born Buckeye. Miss Ohio. Thanks to You Tube I can go home again..

[@pfcasey]

Wonderful show concept, score, drill, script, and execution---gratitude and applause to OSUMB!!!

[@expatinthephilippines]

Thanks for posting this from a Buckeye living life in the Philippines. It's Like Winning the Lottery

[@Millie12678]

WE HAVE THE BEST MARCHING BAND!!! OHIO!

[@MrRythmdrummer]

This is just GREAT. I wish everyone could see this to respect what a band and director goes through to make an AWESOME performance as this. This just blew me away. They also kept Christ in their show. I wish more bands would do more like this. I'm a tide fan, but Ohio State band just took first place in bands and over the top on performances. The director is a genius and a very creative mind. Please keep posting these so we can all enjoy them. I'm sending this to our local TV station for them to show to our area.

[@SirTastyWaffles]

I was at that game, and let me say watching it on KZbin is not nearly as great as seeing it live! It was absolutely beautiful!

[@MrBobbybrus]

This makes me proud to be an American, proud to be an Ohioan and Buckeye fan. The Best Damned Band in the Land is making the world take notice with their excellence. This reflects well on "The" University, Ohio, and the United States of America. Thank you Buckeyes!

[@stclemmons1969]

Don't like OSU football team but I'd love to go to game just to see the band! I bet even a Michigan fan would say they rock so much better than anyone else.

[@Elizabeth22413]

I was especially proud of this moving tribute, especially the fact that they repeated verbatim the words of President Lincoln, as well as included the stanza of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic".

[@mobilebking]

This is so good. The OSU band has really taken things to a new level. And this is coming from a Michigan alum, whose team lost a nail-biter today against the Buckeyes.

[@tillertime]

This is even better than watching a DCI competition. They don't have to worry about rules or points. It's just a really great show!! GOOD JOB, man!!

[@donlugtig9867]

Every single half time show catches me in awe.. What a great Marching band,

[@helenaskiraj]

What a great performance, I was clapping non-stop right to the monitor, can't imagine if I was there!! GREAT WORK!!

[@deborahlicciardi3622]

This band never ceases to outdo their performance from the prior one. I am amazed at the hard work and creativity of their band director, the band and all those that help the performance go on and entertain us. Ohio State U - you lucky people!

[@FokkerAce1917]

09:06 gave me chills. The Best Damn Band in the Land never disappoints!

[@tmathews6641]

Unbelievable! I cried through the whole thing! I can't even imagine the hours and hours of hard work that went into a this performance. Absolutely beautiful! You are the best OSUMB!

[@gretchenrobertson6897]

OMGOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's the most AMAZING performance from tghe LONG history of this GREAT band... thank you all SOOOO much 4 respecting/reflecting on such important, powerful events of America's history!!!!!!!!!!! If we do not remember/reflect our past....then we will not avoid FUTURE dark/destructive choices OR CHOOSE the path of healthy, morally responsible behavior 2ward each other in this blessed nation :D...we r so PROUD of you all!!!!!!!!!!! OH!!!!!!!!!!!......IO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BUCKS!!!!!!!!!

[@lauridsd]

I love that the OSU Men's Glee Club was also on the field. GO BUCKS!

[@MrTommywo]

Gotta admit that this is one of the most impressive half-time shows by a marching band that I've ever seen. That was one heck of a job of choreography. Great job!

[@DebiNga]

Best marching band I've ever seen...I marched in high school...these guy's and girl's are awesom

[@TroyerFilms]

We may be third in the BCS rankings, but our marching band is definitely the best in the land!

[@jamesmeritt6317]

Simply OUTSTANDING! Perhaps the best marching band in America!

[@Sisko241]

This was another outstanding job by the Buckeye Marching Band. It shows off their musicians, staff and director(s) as being not only amongst the most talented but also amongst the most intelligent. There aren't too many other college marching bands who could pull something such as that half-time show off. And I write that as a former member of a university marching band....(not Big Ten). Congrats to all of the members of the OSUMB for this awesome halftime show and best of luck to all of them in the future.

[@JERice7]

Best Half-time show yet! Thank you, Buckeyes!

[@rettaone]

I look forward to seeing this band and what they will do next. It brings a tear to me eye!! I was a bandbird many years ago.It made me better when I was in the navy!!

[@avergaejoe832]

Still the best damn band in the land!

[@nancyhouse7962]

OSU Band at its VERY FINEST HOUR!!! What a fabulous show.

[@heckathornfamily]

The cannon even recoils!!!! You all are the best!

[@markgriffin5471]

That almost brought tears to my eyes. Great job OSUMB!

[@jamesinglish5494]

Way beyond AWESOME !!

[@eyecan8]

Magnificent performance WOW! THANKS FOR SHARING

[@dianebayus7246]

Is there any way to get a petition to have this fantastic band do the halftime show at the Superbowl??? Better than any celebrity or rock groups they could ever get.

[@SunLeephd]

The Ohio State University Marching Band, the greatest performance. I love it.

[@ChocolateSweets07]

Ohio State has set the bar this year! Others Schools have GOT to step their game up!

[@KennethTabor]

funny thing is i doubt most of the people watching have any knowledge about the gettysburg address. if u went up to any random number of strangers i say 8 out of 10 wouldnt have been able to explain what the gettysburg address was.

[@ToxxicTess5683]

"'Merica" :P *sigh*

[@chasemurraychristopherdola7108]

Just saying but I am watching this and I have knowledge of the Gettysburg Address and the battle of Gettysburg

[@Fucknuts4u]

How/why would anyone give this a thumbs down??? This is incredibly cool!

[@Meggae62]

Y'all are just too awesome!!!

[@joshmhall80]

This was so incredible!!!! This had to have taken weeks, if not months, to choreograph!

[@leba1234]

In the fall of 1955, OSU vs Ilinois, in "the shoe," TBDBITL presented a dancing drum section at halftime, to the tune "Serenade To A Sand Dune," that brought " the loudest and longest applause and cheers ever expressed by the capacity audience for the band", according to director Dr. Jack Evans. This same presentation was seen again in 1958 at the Rose Bowl game on national television.

[@laurabass4741]

Yet another exemplary performance by TBDBITL!!

[@AquarielCharm]

So awesome.

[@ILovePoems]

Wow Fantastic!!! Absolutely flawless!!! Thanks for sharing dear Ambriel. Always great publications from you, I really enjoyed.

[@AquarielCharm]

***** All that marching would be 1000 times better if the music was heavy metal, right Aleks? hehe rotfl.

[@dailyddfunsvariousshortfilms]

Aquariel Charm absolutely great... how they made that forming patterns?? it's really great.. COOL sharing Ambriel hi Aleks ***** happy days to both of you

[@AquarielCharm]

***** Thank you Annie. Happy summer to you both. But tomorrow is going to rain a lot Annie :(.

[@brookebosse8878]

i was at the game great job to the marching band

[@MediquestDiabetic]

This is just amazing and unrivaled. Gives the Aggie band a run for their money on this one.

[@dehartid]

I am a Spartan, but full props here. OSU band is awesome!

[@77Shayna]

The band geek and history geek in me is overwhelmed!! GO BUCKS!!

[@moonwillow113]

Such Precision. This is the 1st time I've seen OSUMB.

[@barbarasaunders2160]

You have to see the Michael Jackson one. NICE

[@moonwillow113]

Ok.

[@toddknaperek2584]

Barbara Saunders you need to see the Video Game and Hollywood Blockbuster ones as well..

[@moonwillow113]

Thank you Todd Knaperek!

[@Squillionz]

Especially moved by the tribute to the senior band members who have just performed their last show n the Shoe.

[@MillieMom228]

Brilliant & amazing. Well done OSUMB!

[@bartoliglenda1]

they are the best no matter what. love ohio state band!

[@behaack]

Bravo. Congrats on an amazing performance.

[@Synskee]

The PERFECT Marching band. Unbeaten even by DCI.

[@sbroyls]

Well there are apparently 101 more unhappy people on this planet than I thought existed already. How anyone could give this a thumbs down is beyond me.

[@tothepoint79]

I don't care if THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY makes it to the BCS, The Rose Bowl or whatever bowl they get into, let's show the whole world why they are known as TBDBITL hands down!

[@Jabudaby]

Best wishes to all the graduating seniors!

[@AnnAlexanderQALCakes]

So proud of our band!

[@LeslieMatheson]

Than you you tube. Network shows don't cover halftime shows anymore.

[@NealCMH]

Actually ABC showed a fast version of part of it today before they started the 2nd half of football. I was very glad to see that.

[@jeanwhitlinger3196]

Always awesome.

[@angstjames2121]

AWESOME PERFORMANCE!!

[@rayo3313]

They forgot what is possibly Lincoln's most memorable quote, "thank God for Michigan!"

[@ryanmarquet]

This was on my birthday.

[@lukeenno6172]

I'm impressed. I'm no OSU fan but that's a great tribute.

[@22bailee]

Outstanding, they should be invited to the superbowl.

[@Jubilo1]

Outstanding! Bravo Ohio!!!!!!!!!

[@e6384]

I always knew Gettysburg (the movie) and Patriotic music would make a good marching band show. I never knew that it could be that good, though.

[@RShaun]

Maybe I have low T or something cuz this band makes me emotional...lol. Go Bucks!

[@Sundancer2453]

If this doesn't touch your heart and make you feel patriotic, then youmust be dead!!

[@sousafan100]

now that's cool! - awesome show - great job osumb

[@oldshirley]

Absolutely amazing. What a shame it's never seen at halftime during a game. We have to listen to the talking heads instead. Wish they could spare 3 or 4 minutes for the band.

[@steeler68cad]

The best damn band in the land

[@boogerguy2]

I wish youtube had a fast forward option. It would look so cool at high speed.

[@TheNervousnation]

serious.

[@kathiclayton659]

TBDBITL does it once again.

[@cynthiamcafee1482]

Did so good, I teared up. lol

[@Achelo]

Best marching band ever

[@LexieMochaMiyaMOCAHONTAZ]

Cant believe i'm going there next year.

[@gotnascarfever88]

This is why they are known as TBDBITL ! O-H

[@_Ahmed_15]

That's THE Ohio state university for you!

[@victorheger500]

Best video I ever saw

[@TotallyNuss]

The great Philouza does it again!

[@BLUEOHIO]

I'm a BUCKEYE!!..God Bless OHIO THEY ARE THE BEST!

[@MethodicalMadness]

Best use of stick figures, EVER!

[@briankane6547]

That notwithstanding, you have to admit it's clever. Just heard it and the 1st lines I hear were those Bill there said were the "Correct" ones.

[@W5MHG]

I am a Middle school band director here in Albuquerque. I have been showing your shows this year to my program and they have enjoyed them. I was wondering if you can send me a link on the news clip of your program?

[@chrisbrown1814]

Amazing

[@perriwinkle79]

Out standing!

[@BusaDud]

Best band EVER

[@kimchi_taco]

which is cheaper; using people or using vfx(Visual Effects)?

[@W5MHG]

Who is writing the show? Do you learn the show each week or have they learned the show this past summer?

[@ryanbarta2233]

We learn the shows in the 1-2 week preceding the game.

[@gansosmansos]

Awesome!!

[@wakeransom9331]

Amazing, but one weird question, 13:05 did he say go butts

[@stevenford554]

***** He said "go Bucks"

[@cyclonebill6684]

They used the wrong lyrics to Battle Hymn of the Republic. I don't know where the wrong lyrics came from but the correct lyrics are: ln the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me: As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free, While God is marching on. Using the lyrics "As He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free" shows no sacrifice on our part as in the original lyrics by Julia Ward Howe. It should be "As He died...let us die..."

[@ender342]

Those were the exact words the glee club sang.

[@KhoiMVo]

***** ender342 Not sure if you guys didn't read his full comment or what, but they did indeed change one word of the lyrics, from "die" to "live." The rest of the lyrics were correct.

[@ender342]

Khoi Vo I stand corrected. I approve of the change, though,

[@cyclonebill6684]

ender342 Approve of what change? The POLITICALLY CORRECT WORLD'S WRONG LYRICS? Julia Ward Howe wrote those words with the intention of saying Christ sacrificed His life for us so we should sacrifice ours for our country. By saying "Let us live to make men free" SHOWS NO SACRIFICE ON OUR PART.

[@braydin]

cyclonebill6684 I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor, dumb bastard die for his country. -George C. Scott in Patton

[@sabyekoedthawee3793]

Freaking awesome

[@ariannecat]

wowowow! so proud to be a Buckeye!

[@rally618]

hope they put on a show at the bowl game

[@josephlkuehl1513]

outstanding