The Story of the Blue Band | The Bands of HM Royal Marines

[@josephmilone1828]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful Music. I’m a regular listener. I’m an American letting you know that you Britts really have it together!

[@supernutkin5122]

This video shows the talent and musicianship of every Royal Marines Musician. Having served from 1961 to 1973 as a member of the Royal Marines Corps of Drums I recognise the sheer professionalism of these musicians ..... (David Hadfield) It makes me extremely proud to have been involved with hundreds of ceremonial occasions during these 12 years, including the 1964 Royal Marines Massed Bands Tercentenary on Horse Guards Parade and the 1966 Royal Marines Massed Bands World Cup Final at Wembley.

[@Gillmeister2465]

Absolutely fantastic video, very well presented, my old pal RM Bandsman Andy Clitheroe joined the RM band and was one of the lads lost in the Deal bombing, never forget you Andy, and i went into the pipes and drums,, i loved performing with the RM band at the Edinburgh Tattoo you just shine and the whole world loves your performance's, thank you so much for posting Sir and Maam

[@LowellParrish-u3o]

Wonderful. Thank you. All of you.

[@mental963]

The word proud falls far short of my feelings for this British Icon and the bandys past and present. Long may you lead the world in what you do.

[@wsherratt5159]

Fantastic. Proud to have been a bandy myself and in response to the heritage I’d add that the versatility of the bands has progressed significantly in the last 30 years so we really did leave it in safe hands. Well done Royal!

[@jimforde5866]

What a wonderful and amazingly professional tribute to the Royal Marines Band Service. I had to watch twice: the first time to concentrate on the video presentation and engaging narration and again, perhaps more importantly, a second time to fully appreciate the outstanding musical performance and artistic capabilities of the RM Band Service performing the background music. Bravo Zulu to all Royal Marine Musicians past and present. For anyone unaware, the RM Band Service had a formidable and direct impact on the formation of the Royal Canadian Navy's School of Music which was established in 1954 at HMCS Naden in Esquimalt, British Columbia. A number of the school's first instructional staff were recruited from the Royal Marine Band Service. "Per Mare per Terram."

[@stephanerabelle2566]

A very nice report retracing the life of the royal marines band. Very well done and very interesting. well done 👏👏👏👏👏🎺🇫🇷🇬🇧🇫🇷

[@josephlezano7691]

Admirable and nicely explained historical video presentation . Well done to HM Royal Marines , to the past , present , and to the future Royal Marines . Nice of you to have mentioned your Gibraltar Block in Portsmouth . Your historical links to Gibraltar since , 1704 . 317 year's . Very proud of you all . With Best Wishes . British Gibraltar UK Overseas Territory 🇬🇧

[@davidreece412]

Absolutely Hoofin presentation from start to finish ,and just goes to prove that the RMBS goes from strength to strength in each and every performance ,BZ to one and all .

[@douglashornell-scott5126]

Without a shadow of doubt, the best military band in the world. Well done.

[@patlittle4642]

Royal Albert Hall, Designed by a Royal Engineer!

[@terrywiseman]

Honoured and privileged that this wonderful service and its magnificently talented members represent me and my country

[@Jimo1956]

Incredible video. Thank you so much for uploading thsi humbling and inspirational clip. I have the highest respect for all that have been and are part of the Royal Marines Band. They never ever fail to enjoy me. They conquered my heart at age 8 years, that's 58 years ago, when I experienced them for the first time on parade. My jaw dropped when I learned that by now 40% of the bands members are female. Wonderful.

[@lyndasherlock3192]

Brilliant best band service in the world 😎🙏❤️

[@supernutkin5122]

I've noticed the current Principal Director of Music (Lt.Col Jase Burcham) managed to get himself in the video as a Musician below decks almost getting drowned at 08.55. Haha, very funny ..... the whole video has been superbly put together, as usual !

[@carolryan9871]

Britain at its best. Our forces are something we should be really proud of. I know I am.

[@Bootneck-RMC]

Hoofing video, and I learned something more about the Corps history that I didn't know previously.

[@doraldeddy1836]

What a cracking video of the RMB history👍👍👍 Thank you so much for posting it. I’m looking forward to seeing the RMB when they next come to Cornwall. Best wishes.

[@robertfarrow9089]

Excellent a good historical presentation. Now BBC show the Mountbatten Festival of music on TV each year.

[@123Bilko]

Having served in the RAOC,the RMBS are the best of the best in service and a national treasure. I fell in love for Military Band music from an early age thanks to my Father who served in the Manchester Regiment during WWII and in the Malayan campaign. So to all of the RMBS..... Thank you for your service and thank you for your superb professional musical skills and the pleasure one gets every time I here your music 🎶 .

[@karencowan6651]

Thank you for this. I have always wondered how this band was established. I had no idea of how extensive their history is and how their ongoing activities still keep them performing.

[@theresajohnson2168]

Brilliant!!!

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

I had no idea..I am now a groupie.. I mean a big fan from far, far away. ❤❤❤

[@TW-mc9wk]

The benchmark for ALL marching bands . 🙂

[@achimgrepa886]

Hallo, ich komme aus Germany, sowas schönes haben wir nicht, es ist sehr beeindruckend, vielen lieben Dank,das ich sowas noch erleben darf,ihr seid super, Gruß Achim

[@wor53lg50]

Of coarse you do, you have the wonderful sounding flute and snare drum, in fact germany probably the best at these... No need to feel ashamed of some of the best marching music which oftern comes from ww2, never be ashamed of who you are or your roots either...respect from🇬🇧...

[@Emmie_McMahn]

This is my heritage and I'm so proud of it!

[@davidharris4062]

The best military band in the world, without a doubt, would be a good idea if a series of programs could be made focussing on the initial week interviews, through the two years training and passing out and shown on a public broadcasting channel, BZ, this was a Hoofing video

[@davidharris4062]

The best military band in the world, Hoofing film, BZ Bootnecks, my cousin Ed Gasser, played the trombone in the band, 1964-94

[@leoschot3759]

I recently watched the band on youtube, very beautiful and professional to see, great also this insight. Please continue like this.

[@Danno1983]

Bein a former Bugler I appreciate ur talents

[@mjspice100]

That’s it, when I come back in my next life I’m going to learn music and join the RM band…😬

[@jimrichards3916]

BRILLIANT!

[@innovationeastltd.4277]

A really first-rate and professional video, superbly edited, with crisp, evidently heartfelt presentation - con brio! Very informative, interesting and - as always - excellent entertainment. BZ!

[@PB23723]

Excellent…. Great ambassadors ❤

[@keithfowler2013]

Best military band in the world, Proud,proud,proud !

[@tbk1801]

Bravo Zero!!!!

[@v.britton4445]

Whenever I see the white pith helmets I get ready for exciting performances.❤️💙🤍

[@ivyhussein9923]

I found this video so interesting and informative. Thankyou 😀

[@PtangPtangBiscuitBarrelSmith]

The Best there is..I would love to see a full Uk citys tour.

[@colinnewmarch1106]

Superb best bands on the world

[@lesleyharris1544]

I found this video really interesting of my favourite military band thankyou

[@catherinewilkins2760]

Thanks for the education.

[@stephenandrew1809]

Great music

[@charlestalbot2509]

Thank you from x R M ww2

[@marcvg1625]

Superb 👍👍

[@seasoldier3902]

I echo all of the previous comments as I cannot add to the sentiments already eloquently expressed.

[@katerinakemp5701]

👍🥰👍

[@anthonyandersen2958]

👍Bravo Zulu

[@adrianwilson4197]

Didn't supply any history of the band's famous conductors.

[@geoffreymartin2764]

I didn't know that when a ship is sinking that water comes in through a cupboard. 🏳‍🌈

[@stephenandrew1809]

Any female director of music

[@supernutkin5122]

The female Lieutenant presenting this video is the first one.