The Sound of Silence | The Bands of HM Royal Marines

'The Sound of Silence' from the 2020 Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring Band Lance Corporal Sam McIndoe and Musician George Gissing on vocals.
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[@9eyeswideopen]

This was my husband’s favourite song. Sadly, he lost his battle to cancer. He would’ve loved this powerful rendition. As I listen it has brought me to tears. Thank you.

[@chuifaiwu7668]

he is listening and God bless you

[@9eyeswideopen]

@@chuifaiwu7668 thank you

[@Ann-qf5vk]

😢😢😢 take care.

[@jamielee3239]

I am deeply for your loss. Trust he is resting in peace and well.

[@9eyeswideopen]

@@Ann-qf5vk thank you

[@RandomNut86]

that low note, blimey. whoever put those two voices together absolute genius. beautiful rendition.

[@dross2172]

All I can add to that is just wow...wow, This was a truly remarkable rendition of the song by two very talented voices and 1 remarkable, talented band. I am in two words, blown away.

[@foreverlv311]

@@devonsteve2347 nah, nice but..their not active serving troops though are they. Best bugles and drum bands in the world too..fact. Watch them, especially the drum corps.

[@devonsteve2347]

@@foreverlv311 that’s why I said ‘not to take anything away from RMBS’. We know that they are serving members of the Royals & disturbed are not. It wasn’t meant as a criticism, just an if you like one version, you’ll probably enjoy the other version.

[@ernieweatherhead3795]

@@devonsteve2347 Hi Devon I've listened to both Disturbed and the marines version of the song so many times now.i love them both for different reason but the backing of the Musicians in both cases is brilliant

[@christophb2736]

0.50 - 1.35 are literally two voices melting into one. Extraordinary.

[@waltersnowdon1243]

I am 83 and an ex marine and police scenes of crime officer and not a big softy. This song has always been my favourite.This beautiful rendition is so moving it moved me to tears. Absolutely magnificent! Walter.

[@9eyeswideopen]

Walter thank you Sir for your service. It was also my husband’s favourite song. Sadly he has lost his battle to cancer. He would’ve loved this powerful rendition. I am also bought to tease

[@theowilliamsmusic]

❤

[@theowilliamsmusic]

​@@9eyeswideopen❤

[@katthompson9585]

True!

[@carlclink9993]

From one US Marine to all of you Royal Marines, OUTSTANDING! Semper Fidelis.

[@payres48]

As a 60's teenager, and the wrong side of 70, I am listening to this with tears in my eyes.

[@anniemay4547]

I’m not far behind you x

[@robotshaveiteasy9459]

As someone who only saw 11 months of the last century, and the right side of 20, I am too.

[@kiwicasper33]

mid 40's hear and tears are pouring.

[@isobar5857]

Snap!

[@Tomhohenadel]

Amen, guys and gals. Surely brings a tear to your eyes. Simply amazing

[@tracyrepple9135]

I’m speechless. This is one of the most beautiful rendition of this song. Thank you for your sacrifices and service. God bless.

[@_starfiend]

While I liked this version, I preferred both the Pentatonix and Disturbed versions far more.

[@tracyrepple9135]

@@_starfiend I prefer Simon and Garfunkel. That being said, I love disturbs rendition as well.

[@elijahskutt1619]

@@joshschneider9766 Just because you support the military doesn't mean you support war

[@vzdevekniga88]

@@joshschneider9766 Guess who's the most anti war amongst men. It's the military men and women who put their lifes for all of you socalled anty war selfclaimers but demend other to take sacrifice for them the moment you fell threatend by adversary.

[@erolcengiz5895]

IM SOZIALIST@@NATIONAL IK NUR NIT WELKE NATION IK BEIJ HOOR ECHT GEEN PLAN DEUTSCHER PASS

[@williamhbonnie5514]

From this old USMC vet, our brothers and sisters in the Royal Marine band does Britain and military personnel around the world proud. This is a great song and your rendition is magical. Went straight to the top of my favorite covers of the song. Keep up the great work. Thank you all for your service and sacrifices. Semper Fi and God bless. God, Country, and Corps

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

👏👏👏 Greets from GER ⬛🟥🟨

[@williamhbonnie5514]

@@jawosammadennhier7062Greetings from the US. Hope all is going well in Germany. In this chaotic world we live in today, prayers for us all around the globe. 🇺🇲🙏

[@jawosammadennhier7062]

@@williamhbonnie5514 Thank you so much for your kind comment. What does "UM" mean?

[@williamhbonnie5514]

@@jawosammadennhier7062 I'm not sure what you're asking when you mention the "UM". If it's the HM, that would be Her Majesty's. If it's the USMC, that would be United States Marine Corps. Have a good day and take care.

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

Thank you for being brave for our country. Hi, from Texas.

[@dazharley5402]

Proud to be english and proud of our talented Royal Marines ..outstanding

[@user-xs5fj3ms2l]

I was in the US Army Band 1975-77. I had to listen to this thrice to try to be clinical without emotional influence. But each time my emotions grew more intense. The lyrics and voices of the low baritone and Alto singers in harmony were so powerful and nostalgic for me. It just blew my mind. Thank you.

[@richardbos9140]

You did nailed it, chapeau

[@andyocallaghan8906]

2 years in a band.good drills mate,spent more time in firefights in the Stan.hope your musical skills are better than your fighting skills.

[@isabellopezcervello736]

Thanks to you. You belonged to USA Navy Band and realised all that means the most powerful thing in the world : the music. Thanks too for your sacrifice. I ' m sending to you all my respect and honor. Count on me when you wish. God bless you! Best wishes from Spain.

[@1LMcLaughlin]

I don't know how you could listen to this and not be emotional. BdLCpl Sam McIndoe has the voice of an angel and Musn George Gessing has a command of the low end of the register that makes the foundations of the Earth tremble. These two sang an arrangement of I Vow to Thee My Country a few years ago that brings a tear to my eye whenever I hear it.

[@GBR4ME]

Well said, Sir. X Pathfinder here

[@Doug791]

Holy shit man , our soldiers can sing. This was absolutely breathtaking. Tears of pride.

[@Peoples_Republic_of_Devonshire]

*Marines

[@Doug791]

@@Peoples_Republic_of_Devonshire correct , sorry.😁

[@davidscoltock3970]

Singing and shooting, vital military skills. Just watch Zulu

[@stevehughes6627]

@@davidscoltock3970 That was the 24th Regiment of Foot ; the marines were nowhere near!!@!! Thing is , who did throw that bloody spear!

[@romieuxii]

Words by ....................

[@patrickstaples7314]

AMAZING 🥲 I had goosebumps all through the performance. He has an amazing voice then when she came in it totally transformed the sound

[@grandmabrowne6102]

The arrangement is genius and their performance is exquisite. Those voices and their ranges; gifted!

[@micke3035]

Are you kidding me???? This is such a master class in music! Music played with military precision and vocal performances on the highest level, what more can you ask for? So impressed and moved, thank you very much!

[@shep9231]

Amen!

[@peaceleader7315]

Hmmmm...

[@darrenkemp8554]

😂😂😂

[@mrsb3650]

My late dad was a drummer and bugler in the Royal Marine band back in the 1950s and 60s. I wonder what he would have thought of their military version of this song (he was a Simon and Garfunkel fan). Personally I absolutely love it.

[@darrenedwards7550]

Absolutely sublime , I could listen to this young lady all day. She is superb singing brothers in arm too . The guitarist is second to none in that too. Not forgetting this young man. Makes me very proud to be British.

[@naferemix]

The way they switch harmonies. This is gorgeous.

[@victoriarobbins2410]

I can only say that I envy someone who has the musical ability to distinguish this! I just listen again & again in my ignorant bliss!

[@davej5800]

@@victoriarobbins2410 the switching is seamless. If you haven't been listening to this song for close on 60 years and sung it to yourself often, this version may just seem awesome but standard. Just enjoy, it is magnificent

[@rebsarge]

Magnificent! Shallow people will never associate such music with Marines. That's their loss. Best wishes from this old US Marine.

[@ducatiboy4951]

Semper Fi sir🇬🇧🇺🇲

[@er1073]

Semper Fi Brother. These Royal Marines are fantastic!

[@er1073]

@MrAbletospeak I think you took this out of context??

[@TheTornado1981]

Semper Fi. Greatings from Germany

[@swamper9131]

Amazing performance!

[@zvonkojuric729]

Unbeschreiblich schön....Gänsehaut pur....was für eine Kraft das Lied hat...unfassbar ❤

[@vincelardner330]

LCpl McIndoe and Musc Gissing, individually brilliant, together with the backing of the RMBS truly amazing.

[@lawrenceharrison3655]

My God, these people are PHENOMENAL. Every song they perform gets to the very depths of my Soul!! I can't thank them Enough for this.

[@nancysherrill4245]

😊0😊😊😊😊0😊😊0

[@nancysherrill4245]

😊

[@tbk1801]

From across the pond, people separated by a common language.... God Bless you all, nailed it!

[@bradskis81]

Cheers mate 🍻

[@christopherfenwick4165]

and a bloody great ocean thank Christ lol I got that the pub landlord

[@TheStubsyboy]

Thanks goes to all HM Forces in protecting our country....much much respect

[@curly7484]

Sorry,but I gotta say these two, especially the young woman would blow any so called professional artist out of the water.Well done you two.That was amazing...🇬🇧🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@HoratioGard]

😂😂

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

They are professionals who are so well versed, they play a wide variety of music.

[@drumbum3.142]

I would say.. ...I would say Politely and Respectfully - -- it *WOULD* be Nice if the Lady Received (a bit) more solo time... . :/ That and.. ... While Definitely These Two are Talented... .. I can't help but feel (somewhat) Disturbed about such an assertion.. ...

[@sandraadamson4944]

I totally agree. Amazing.

[@Ann-qf5vk]

No to sorry. I agree so much with you.

[@betoalvessilva5946]

I thank God that it was from this generation that we had the opportunity to hear these songs, which are true masterpieces! Thank you God!👏👏👏5

[@tomm9427]

Absolutely love this version. Sam and George have amazing voices. Looking forward to this years festival.

[@Beelzebuth79]

Das ist Perfektion, jedes Instrument im Hintergrund ist Perfektion, das gesamte Lied ist einfach nur Perfektion, besser wie das Original, es wird niemals eine bessere Version geben. DANKE 😍

[@peterschmidt7472]

Pure Perfektion

[@lyndabrown811]

Extraordinary harmonies. Her voice absolutely soars! Brought out the tissues.

[@shep9231]

Tell me about it. turn off the lights, crank the sound and close your eyes... let the music do its part.

[@stevemathews9535]

Yes that is the gorgeous Sam McIndoe - voice of an angel.

[@simonbertioli4696]

I think it's brilliant. My great grandfather was a famous band leader In the army...and some how this reminds me of him.. It's so dedicated, in this presentation. RIP great grandad...although never really know..

[@kevinworley1254]

This is why young children need to get in involved in music. Once you have it you never loose it. BEAUTIFUL MUSIC

[@sandim9078]

Dang.. in 2023 this is soo important! He who has eyes to see and ears to hear!JESUS❤

[@JorgeBacharelMartins]

Sublime, just out-stands the original version. BZ HM Royal Marines Band. . I’m a Portuguese Navy Warrant Officer and I salute you fellow servicemen.

[@Koala63211]

Hauntingly beautiful. Thank you Royal Marines, every one of you.

[@rogermcshane7755]

From a former U S Marine, Semper Fi Royal Marines that was awesome

[@er1073]

Semper Fi Brother. These Royal Marines are fantastic!

[@Tonykulis]

thank you sir for your services altho i never served but was in a military school theres no such thing as a former marine or for military you my friend as all who did are and will serve are all still very much active and are all brothers and sisters again with much respect thank you for your services

[@therealcooperman]

I thought there was no such thing as a FORMER marine. 👍

[@rogermcshane7755]

@@therealcooperman there is no such thing as an EX Marine.

[@wojbla01]

Greetings from Your old Brothers and Sisters in arms from Poland..

[@robertwilliams9234]

One of the best versions of this song I have ever heard how can so many dislike

[@alexandruchirica3283]

maybe putinists...

[@eolhcytoos]

Wow! Wow! Wow! What a performance from everyone. The harmonics in the voice of the female singer were a joy to behold, likewise the male singer. Truly, well done.

[@scooterp88]

And all while they are standing still. Absolutely awesome

[@franknicholasdale918]

I have listened to the band rehearsals for many years, they have maintained their mastery, absolutely fabulous

[@mickmaster2260]

If war would be fought with music only, the HM Royal Marines would win every fight. Its amazing. Stay healthy guys and ladies!

[@MrJuxone]

O I could not agree with you more.

[@sebymkk9537]

I agree

[@mirekkuchnia9439]

Dokładnie!!!?

[@ponchantos]

One word. "Beautiful". Everything. Voices, music, arrangement, instruments....

[@thespeleophil]

Wow. I'm amazed the military let them them sing this song at all. A song that is about the fight with depression. Absolutely brilliant performance. Thankyou

[@d1p70]

You can see it as a fight against whatever forces are out their to harm you... depression, some can see injustice, ignorance, or some other evil.

[@callumblair7773]

I was there when they played this, I could hear around me people was weeping and sniffing. Could feel the emotions run through the hall

[@mololomuanlallian]

Must've been one hell of an experience to be this a majestic seen just like this.

[@Beau74]

You're lucky

[@benweeks1489]

That must have been an AMAZING experience.

[@hughkinahan9039]

Wish I was there …. 😊

[@mianreyes1439]

Gave me goosebumps and palpitations...so far the best rendition of this song❤❤❤

[@rambleon1182]

Absolutely gorgeous rendition of this lovely piece of music and what a brilliant vocal performance, you guys should be very proud of what you do for King and Country❤

[@ClayJParkerIII]

One of my favorite songs, and a great arrangement. They way they both transition from melody to harmony and back is fantastic. Not often you hear a female singer singing a lower part than an male singer. The did an amazing job on this!

[@BillAllen49.]

Out standing, 5 times ive listen to that tunes,. She is one of the best singer I've ever heard of,. You need to send her to the United States. Our country needs her,. And the guy down a good job 2. Thank you for that beautiful music.

[@ericsteinbart3]

incredibly beautifully sung and performed, both voices really suit this song,

[@Backoffboogaloo]

Wow. As a huge fan of the Disturbed version of this song, I love the way they took their version, added little bits of the original, and then built on it. Nobody can match David Dreiman’s incredible vocal, but this manages to bring the goosebumps too.

[@thefragile7393]

Right???? This comes pretty close

[@marvindebot3264]

This is closer to the origenal. The original is a warning, Disturbed's version is anger that the warning was not heeded.

[@johnyserb]

Exactly.

[@jenniferferrell3177]

I absolutely love Disturbed version!!!

[@Michael-Brings]

This is an unbelievable live performance. 💪🙏👍

[@davejrave]

I can’t get enough of this version, George voice is stunning.

[@jamiepeters5512]

Can't stop listening to this version. Sam and George have amazing voices. Still get goosebumps now. Can feel the emotion of this version.

[@sheilasmith3025]

Unbelievable

[@pjparry-jones8206]

Stunning

[@leesmaling8582]

This song has been covered so many times by so, so many bands and singers. I can honestly say I have never heard it done better.

[@leathleyg5995]

Try 'Disturbed'....

[@sleepyostrichthing3599]

@@leathleyg5995 too forced and overly dramatic

[@angelastephenson1950]

@@leathleyg5995 I have not as good

[@albertmokisahabh4995]

@@leathleyg5995 too rough

[@regdavies5737]

@@leathleyg5995 listened to Disturbed version, which is brilliant, but still prefer this

[@timlewis5096]

The best version I've heard including Simon and Garfunkle. Made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up!!

[@samcoffee4389]

Try Pentatonic

[@dellonman]

Disturbed and also Pebbles the clown… trust me. Each one awesome and poignant like this.

[@chiefsilverback]

@@samcoffee4389 Pentatonix

[@jafbour]

I listened to this over 100 times and I am still listening to it now it's insanely good amazing unbelievable. I am speechless. The first time in over 2 years that I got emotional. Thanks

[@GFHVeteran]

My goodness what incredible voices. I’m blown away with the talent of all.

[@datg5312]

C’est dans la différence que l’on trouve la beauté. Quel magnifique réarrangement. Quelle justesse d’interprétation .Bravo

[@mariopirotto696]

Beutifull, excelent. From San Pedro Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[@frankmalcherczyk6941]

Einfach nur gutes Lied,beide machen das mit ihrer Stimme zum Erlebnis!

[@danielday9330]

It’s a shame this version isn’t on iTunes it’s brilliant

[@benweeks1489]

Yes, I would buy it if it were on iTunes

[@henryfutch5890]

Simply beautiful God save the Queen.

[@hughkinahan9039]

What’s the Queen got to do with it ?

[@earlmiller3679]

This song is a home run hit from sooooo many singers.... it is beautiful in so many versions.... Simon n Garfunkel did good!!

[@user-dv1cg4fn6g]

Watching as two soldiers perform this rendition, one with medals of her service, is inspiring.

[@mattejohansson6724]

Better than you 😭

[@stuartmccall5474]

Yes, her 15 year Long Service & Good Conduct and Afghanistan Operational Service Medal for their "other duties".

[@d283jdsk2]

They're bandsmen

[@Eddiestab]

@@d283jdsk2 who fulfil other duties in war zones including medic / stretcher bearers

[@Autofleet4429]

@@d283jdsk2 They very much are operational personnel, who specialize in medical/communication/Logistics/CBRN Decon roles and do deploy in those roles routinely, the singer here for example Band Lance Corporal Sam Mclndoe (now Band Corporal) is a veteran of Afghanistan (left medal is the Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan), the director has the General Service Medal (Likely for Northern Ireland) and the Iraq Medal, the RMBS have deployed on all major military operations and conflicts since the Great War, WW1, WW2, Korean War, Suez Crisis, Falklands, Iraq (Both Times) all major NATO actions Britain has been involved in and Afghanistan are just the ones of the top of my head I can think off, in WW2 a quarter of the whole RMBS had been Killed-in-Action by the end of the war the largest percentage of any branch of any service in the His Majesty’s Armed Forces.

[@paulkirkpatrick6371]

Such a beautiful song and the duo singing it complement.each other are simply brilliant singer's with a lot of passion put into it from Belfast northern ireland

[@christianedherdt6059]

Beautiful voice Sam Mc Indoe 👏🇬🇧🇧🇪

[@smokestack420]

when other groups cover your cover you know you owned it.

[@henrigreene3781]

This the type of cover version of a song that I love. A new interpretation of a classic song. It almost has a healing quality.

[@dominikusheinzeller1446]

The vocal range is stunning!

[@TicketyBoo.]

I have no words that haven't already been said. Utterly magnificent MORE MORE MORE PLEASE ❤

[@anotheruser5011]

Bravo. Bravo. Bravo. This is the best rendition of the song that I have heard. Truly amazing. I thought Disturbed had put out the best cover, until I heard this. Bravo Royals.

[@josol7922]

Magnifique , magnifique , sublime DUO 👌👌👌

[@almatka1]

Holy God this is amazing. I believe they understand this song. Or The director does. Amazing! Thank you Guys my deepest respect to you all!

[@hughkinahan9039]

100% Agree. These two are out of this World !! AMAZING

[@himankaharun7549]

This simply gave me goosebumps !

[@valton47]

Fabulous. Does great justice to Paul’s beautiful song. Well done Royal Marines! As always you do our wonderful military bands proud. 👍

[@kiwigirl6135]

The control in their voices 😱 incredible 👏👏

[@Brissebrajan]

I am lost for words, so thank you, all of you who performed this, one of the best Songs written. Perfect performance!

[@firkinflyer]

Fantastic, my late father was a Royal Marine bandsman in the 1950's. He used to take me every year to see the RM band at Sheffield city hall. Great memories and this brings it all back.

[@jdb4life]

O man. Those harmonies. I wish i could have heard this live. Especially with the band

[@marcosmontalvo9589]

These are the results when talent and creativity all come together. Band of Brothers takes me back when I was a small boy, and having to attend my Uncle Homeros funeral, he died in Vietnam.

[@thelordmaster3575]

Absolutely brilliant! Great voices and in every sense and all respects better than the origin 👋👋👋👋 Now I'm a devoted fan and follower of The Bands of HM Royal Marines and the Battenberg Musikfestival

[@adventure002006]

Bravo!! That was absolutely amazing. So many layers of music filling the hall. Envious of those who are in attendance enjoying this magnificent performance.

[@seansamurai1981]

Taking the Disturbed version and chilling it further. Nice job Royals

[@jinnysong6470]

Beautiful voices' harmony of two singers, wonderful rendition. makes me want to hear again again again....

[@christophercross8895]

Sends shivers down my spine. So amazing.

[@ernieweatherhead3795]

Beautiful song .Beautifully sung. Thank you Sam, George and all the Musicians who made this presentation so wonderful . It's so intense it keeps drawing me back

[@johanngissel4911]

WHAT A PERFORMANCE! JUST EXCELENT. GREETINGS FROM A EX GERMAN MARINE... SEMPER FI !

[@BRAOS-Marielle]

Quelle interprétation magistrale! J'ai eu les frissons tout le temps de la chanson. C'est la meilleure version qui m'est été donnée d'écouter. Grandiose.

[@Draekenn]

N'est-ce pas ? Les Royal Marines de Sa Majesté sont exceptionnels ; je recommande aussi leur interprétation de The Ecstasy of Gold !

[@ahh1651]

I want to thank you for your service and voices. I was navy but God damn are your voices beautiful! Please keep it up

[@tinamyers4380]

Goosebumps

[@javier.zelada]

It is a great pleasure to listen to you! Thank you!.Greetings from Argentina.

[@jariranta9129]

Absolutely amazing, I've listened to this so many times.

[@robertozaza8250]

All perfect ! Great voices and great Orchestra !!!

[@ELCADAROSA]

That up-swell at @1:40 gave me goosebumps!

[@capt.eissaeissa2769]

What an amazing performance. I am so proud of them. Salute to them all

[@shaunkerronabel]

we fight better than we sing ,no one sings better than that ,so proud of you ,beautiful

[@marabu6368]

Military attitude and perfection. Thank you very much. It it great. 26 year in active duty.

[@wysssche9352]

Omg... epic!!! Chills all over... what amazing voices

[@stanleywilford3799]

Absolutely superb. This is an amazing performance. Wonderful, well done HM Royal Marines.

[@vinpepp]

Superb, these 2 people and the band nailed it!! Simon and Garfunkel sung as it was meant to be, at it's best!! I am of the age, when i bought the original album. It is still my favourite song from that album, and these guys do more than give it justice. Thank you for a beautiful rendition. I was 18 then, i didn't realise the implications, then it was just a cool song from that era, now years later, i understand, i've been there, done that. come out the other side, scared by the experience, but out at the minute, the 70's tune were not meaningless, they held a message

[@hughkinahan9039]

MAGNIFICENT

[@williamdoycebrown8172]

The Orchestra, the singing is all fantastic, thank you ~USA

[@belomolnar2128]

With such nice and smooth voice……… unbelievable.