The U.S. Army OId Guard Fife and Drum Corps Opens the General Session

[@deanladue3151]

Every time I hear them play, I get the strong urge to drive to Boston so I can dump tea in the harbor.

[@cat-jp3ol]

Thats him officer

[@loresfriend6799]

Yes

[@dallashughbanks7315]

Indeed

[@puremaledark8305]

I get the urge to protect freedom, my children and my childrens children. God bless the 🇺🇸

[@slyvesterjohnson9695]

😆

[@icel8828]

There’s something about seeing our first uniforms playing our first songs.

[@YourAverageKriegsman]

Nostalgic, aint it?

[@GluckGluckGluck]

It's not too late to pledge your loyalty to the crown once more.

[@treysongarner3548]

@@GluckGluckGluck this is good, very good... I'll give you an A+ execution and an A+ for the joke itself

[@redvor2486]

It's sad, but we, russians, can't listen to our first songs and look at our first uniforms(

[@neinnein9306]

@@redvor2486 difficult in Germany also, bro ^^

[@winifred9198]

The rest of the world: "I'm going to attack you." Europe and America: "I'm going to attack you and play music while doing so."

[@j.s.connolly8579]

YEP! The IRISH and SCOTS Have been doing it got CENTURIES and FRIGHTENING THE SHIT Out of the BRITISH WHILE DOING IT TOO! :D

[@tomoshobbs]

@@j.s.connolly8579 and the Welsh!

[@evanrosario]

Nothing like getting your ass kicked to a soundtrack

[@sooziecue3349]

@@evanrosario 😂😂😂

[@simpleton2090]

@@evanrosario 😭😭😭😂😂😂😂

[@FirstLast-zv5od]

2:12 "This is my pfife, there are many like it but this one is mine!"

[@KeystoneRecce]

First Last lmao is this a reference to a military movie with that crazy drill sergeant

[@FirstLast-zv5od]

@@KeystoneRecce Yes. It has been a year since I posted this and I went to go post it again lol.

[@7dizzy7332]

pfife

[@cafenightster4548]

Haaa! That made me laugh a little too loud.

[@franklyanogre00000]

Made my day. Thank you, good sir.

[@dogwoodservicesinc.2972]

I was in the Corps from 1975-1980. Great to see that they/we continue to only get better. Great performance. Nice to run into this video.

[@lepidotos]

How was the bicentennial?

[@cld-lol]

I have a question about them why are they red since red was the color of British uniforms during the revolution?

[@dogwoodservicesinc.2972]

@@cld-lol Great question. Musicians wore reverse colors so that they would be seen as non-combatants. This is why you see other colonial fife and drum reenactment units, such as at Williamsburg and Ft. Ticonderoga, wearing run coats rather than blue.

[@cld-lol]

Ross Statham ok thank you very much that’s very interesting

[@Avionicx]

Imagine they start playing the British grenadiers lmfao

[@sykes2698]

Avionic7779x I wish they did, it’s one of the est marches ever written.

[@samuellambe1568]

that's music to my ears

[@Bountyhopper]

Dr Joseph warren actually wrote new lyrics to the the tune of the grenadiers

[@SagaciousNihilist]

they don't have the balls

[@danielcurtis1288]

There is an American version of this song called free America

[@coolernie65]

Although I was never in the Old Guard; I was an army band drummer, and I can tell you these are some of the finest people and musicians your money can buy. SSG Carl "Ernie/Woody" Woodruff(Ret.)

[@deanladue3151]

I saw them live for the first time ever six years ago. A video doesn't really do justice at just how amazingly good they are! Heard that they practically stole the show at the 2017 Basel Tattoo in Switzerland.

[@sahibzadafawad5884]

SSG The Pakistani Special forces?

[@USAIRFORCE621]

The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard" never ceases to amaze me with their performance, perfection and professionalism! I could think of no better unit to represent our United States of America! Seeing them perform here is great but once you see them perform in person you'll come away not only awe inspired but with a greater appreciation for the amount of time, energy and commitment it takes to put these amazing and outstanding presentations together!

[@roadsgames555]

That wrist action is on point🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@Invisible_Hermit]

SO IMPRESSIVE! Stirs the patriotic blood like nothing else. I'm 56 and attempting to play the fife. It's not easy!

[@thefutureisnow7300]

Any progress?

[@jt-bw6qd]

I love America with all my heart, mind, soul and body

[@bisleyblackhawk1288]

I will gladly sacrifice my life and treasure for my God given Constitution and Republic!!!…especially the 1st and 2nd…the 2nd is there for the support of all others…it’s the only one that emphatically states “shall not be infringed”…think about it !

[@georgeabert3089]

Me too

[@DJ_Tenioso]

Very similar to the uniform of the Second 100th (Loyal Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot of 1783 of the British army.

[@nicolew100]

BobagemLixo Musicians wore colours opposite the combatants. British musicians wore yellow during the Revolutionary War period. (Most American forces wore a blue coat trimmed in red or white, the British wore red trimmed in yellow)

[@DJ_Tenioso]

nicolew100 Yes, ma'm. I'm aware of that. I just wanted to mention that the US Army Old Guard's uniform is similar to that of a specific regiment of the then British army.

[@papabl3696]

BobagemLixo sana Briton nalang nanakop sa Pilipinas ano....... umalis pa Kasi ehh..... hahahaha

[@MB-us9eq]

BobagemLixo not at all

[@ppappenpineappleapplepen3409]

BobagemLixo it's part of America? The Philippines is U.S territory after Spaniared defeated and battle of San Juan Hill it's now independented

[@1219magnum]

All the choreography in the world wouldn't be worth a darn if it weren't for the disciplined individuals like these. Congratulations ladies and gentlemen. U represent our country well and give us pride.

[@nataliarobinson9514]

I love it when they do this. We can’t forget our American history

[@BearRiverBooks]

Those drummers are doing some pretty amazing things with the time signature. It would be a grand accompaniment to a video like this to have an interview with one who can explain - with examples - some of the moves they are making.

[@billhuber2964]

Bloody awesome! They impressed this old sailor.

[@daybreak1239]

bloody??? Lmao

[@charlesthegreati9794]

@@daybreak1239 ok

[@liamogrady2277]

Awesome 😎 🇺🇸😎 great stuff makes my day , never forget the old ways

[@Bulldog4u2]

These men are sharp. God bless America.

[@Damo3445]

Absolutely amazing. God bless America, god save our Queen,

[@togglebogle4366]

Thank you!!

[@USAIRFORCE621]

We as Americans are truly honored and privileged to call Britain and it's people not only an ally but true friends, God Save The Queen!

[@do3102]

Why are there so many ignorant and uneducated people? It is so depressing to see a lot of the remarks here. I am glad there were smart people here telling the truth here. People need to listen and also do research. People need not always assume. That is how you make a fool of yourself. This is a great video and represents our U.S. military very well. I love those old American uniforms!! God bless!!

[@togglebogle4366]

You sound awfully biased, perhaps you should do a bit of research of your own

[@do3102]

+Toggle Bogle ....apparently I do my research my friend. That is how I knowing about the uniforms and would not make ignorant statements :-)

[@do3102]

+Daniel Oliveira ....made a spelling mistake but the meaning in the text is there.

[@lucadecosta42]

You mean British uniform

[@blondie214]

Rangoon British uniforms are not simply red coats idiot

[@LordMorpheusZphiZSU]

Those are some of the best sounding snare drums I've ever heard! What makes them sound so good!?!?

[@brianb4285]

Yea, this particular set I believe were Buchler drums from Switzerland. 17" heads by 20" deep, with gut snares. I think we were using some type of swiss kevlar head at the time as well. And the drums are put into a rope tension hydraulic press (lightly) to get even tension on the rims, then the rope is pulled evenly around the drum and tide off with a pig tail and the left over rope is woven into the drag rope.

[@tonigreen2654]

the symbols painted on the drums are so cool. USA!!

[@chrispantazi81]

Really great all around! However, I’m especially captivated by the snare drummers(being an old drum line guy myself). Would love to know about the history/training back round of these two particular snare drummers. Looks like a mix of modern hybrid rudimental drumming with traditional military and concert training. Super clean playing especially given the rhythmic modulations! Anyways, thank you for sharing

[@JumpierCleric26]

Now this, this is the America I love.

[@catherinelichanec4366]

I was in an ancient Fife and Drum Corps. Best years of my life. I am now 70 years and can still play my Fife.

[@davewyers9289]

Finest marching musical. Band on the planet. First class.

[@screamingeagle3032]

They do really be laying down a sick beat tho

[@JTViper]

The US Army, dropping beats and bombs since... lol

[@Whyshnot]

*Hears this song* drives to Boston then dumps the tea on the harbour

[@timesthree5757]

I can Visualize the fife and drum marching cadence as they Marched to lay siege on Yorktown. Thank you ancestors for your service and sacrifice. My you rest in peace your troubles are behind you.

[@mat4410]

Those fifes are sticks with holes in them. The bugles have no valves! The drummers have memories like elephants as they are EXTREMELY difficult cadences to play…and stone faced at that. Saw them once perform live and I’m still shell shocked.

[@as-guardianangel9360]

God bless America

[@samuellambe1568]

damn it, they've gone and bloody beaten us

[@terovill7342]

God bless 'em, sounds that make the heart swell with pride!!

[@karizmaa2804]

oh, the assassins creed 3 flashbacks...

[@robertjohnson-yw6by]

Yes my son tired US Army. Love those fifes and drums

[@gameram6382]

In the british Army each infantry battalion has its own unique colours and drums.

[@Bountyhopper]

Same for the Americans pretty much

[@bastion7819]

What I wish musicians regiments do in Napoleonic wars

[@Gr1nd0r]

I thought we did?

[@vivianp5962]

I can not watch any patriotic shows. They make me 😢 cry because our military is so beautiful & just. God bless these men & women.

[@splee5455]

This makes me want to get a powdered wig and musket and march to Yorktown with the boys

[@gilbertoocasio1607]

The guy in the front really showed some skills

[@MartinFigliulo-i7r]

I get goose bumps from this

[@jackofswords7]

Looks very much like the uniform of the Kings American Regt. (4th American) But I suppose that's because they are wearing reverse colours.

[@smorris281]

Please excuse my ignorance, but why do they look like British red coats?

[@felipeduenas2968]

the fife and drum core makes proud.

[@Timmy4Realz]

Thanks for uploading this, i enjoyed watching the entire video. #Grateful

[@nineteeneightynine432]

Love the tan pants looks so classy.

[@StevenTheAristolianNerd]

The uniforms are a reverse of the standard soldiers uniform. Hence the red coat and blue cuffs instead of the blue coat and the red cuffs.

[@Bountyhopper]

“Facings” it’s the cuffs, lapel and the collar,

[@StevenTheAristolianNerd]

@@Bountyhopper Thank you.

[@nguyentn007]

I would volunteer to cross the river with General Washington and I am Asian

[@nole8923]

It’s good they explained why they are dressed in British uniforms

[@joshuaschaffer4818]

I liked the drums

[@Dressyone223]

The Old Guard wears what looks like a British uniform because they wore the reverse colors,of the main army which was blue with red trimmings, therefore they wears red with blue trimmings giving them that 'British' look.

[@KhaiYTC]

this is the music i hear when writing with a fountain pen

[@robertboyd6777]

What a great performance

[@pita92]

Excellent!

[@Investing_WithDrake_Culver]

On stage - 2 morale On Battle Field +15 Morale

[@fatnicker1078]

I need one of those drums now

[@bigtay522]

I want one of those marching snares.

[@rowanxxd3366]

Skill, they have it lots of it

[@thenatnatboy]

everytime we wake up and jump into our pickups and straight to Dunkin Donuts

[@schinbeindrumco]

Amazing. You gotta love a pair of spats that go all the way up. hehe Interesting to see the Drummy with a spear rather than a mace, was that common in the states? Also, 500 shows/year!?! dang.

[@davidwarner3326]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spontoon

[@jackjackson7343]

What a fit

[@johnc6042]

Idk how I got here. I searched for We’re An American Band drum covers...so I watched expecting maybe they were going to do some Grand Funk Railroad...then they didn’t..

[@Wolfspiderxl]

Can't beat the stirring sound of a marching band

[@allmusic962]

Legend says that they still haven’t blinked yet

[@heavydutyrepair64]

Excellent performance

[@user-tm3cp2hc8s]

Long Live The Republic

[@felixlechat7130]

magnifique ! bravo ! ! !

[@KrisWustrow]

Do you think this unit has to do morning PT? A couple of them look like they really need it.

[@brianb4285]

RED COATS???.....PLEASE READ THIS FIRST The musicians of George Washington's Continental Army wore RED coats with blue trim, so they would not get shot at during the battles. US musicians were on the battle field behind the front line on infantry soldiers. And would play musical commands given by the US officers. The infantry soldiers firing rifles could not hear or understand the officers vocal commands so musical commands were created to inform the infantry soldiers to flank, fire, reload, retreat, etc. It was a gentleman's war, with ethics. The US infantry soldiers wore BLUE coats with red trim. The opposition infantry wore RED coats as well. Though the stylings of the British RED Coats were different than the stylings of the US Continental Army, basicaly the buttons and trim design were layed out differently between the British coats and US coats, including the US musicians coats. During that time period everyone standing on US soil was mostly from Europe. England, France, Germany, Spain, etc. So the designs were similar, rooted from Europe.

[@deborahtrigero5318]

Wonderful!!

[@negan5374]

I'm listening to Farewell of Slavianka. I kind of felt asleep Good job bros XD

[@drew6670]

I need this for a school project thanks!

[@stewartp93]

The funniest part is that these are basically british uniforms

[@Bountyhopper]

Not really. Different shade of red and no button trim

[@DSN262]

America is just an extension of Britain

[@emass2222]

I love ❤️ it .It is very beautiful

[@caribbeantigress]

Epic voice over.....

[@NicholasWingComposer]

Are the thumb valves on the bugles utilized for trills only? Do they serve another purpose?

[@brodmitkase]

I would love to know the name of the snare piece played here

[@Psyxic_Crimes]

Why are they wearing Red? Can someone tell me? I thought that was a british thing

[@brianb4285]

The musicians of George Washington's Continental Army wore RED coats with blue trim, so they would not get shot at during the battles. US musicians were on the battle field behind the front line on infantry soldiers. And would play musical commands given by the US officers. The infantry soldiers firing rifles could not hear or understand the officers vocal commands so musical commands were created to inform the infantry soldiers to flank, fire, reload, retreat, etc. It was a gentleman's war, with ethics. The US infantry soldiers wore BLUE coats with red trim. The opposition infantry wore RED coats as well. Though the stylings of the British RED Coats were different than the stylings of the US Continental Army, basicaly the buttons and trim design were layed out differently between the British coats and US coats, including the US musicians coats. During that time period everyone standing on US soil was mostly from Europe. England, France, Germany, Spain, etc. So the designs were similar, rooted from Europe.

[@Psyxic_Crimes]

@@brianb4285 Very interesting. Thanks

[@hermanalv5614]

Lovin it!!

[@cafenightster4548]

Lol, I keep expecting the announcer to say, United States Marines, for some reason.

[@anthonymarquez7549]

If your american this should be one of our favorite eras as it is mine I want a marching snare drum now hahaha love this! Pro 2A

[@jaydubbyuh2292]

They are good but they could take some lessons from the Yorktown Fife and drum corps

[@gameram6382]

Why red uniforms, looks like british army red coats. Can someone explain from America please, thanks

[@Tuner010]

I think it has to do with the time of era. Also America hadn't become independent much just yet. It was still new. It used to be under its parent the UK.

[@jamesagwe2981]

@@Tuner010 so technically it was a civil war

[@Tuner010]

@MorganBG also it was an way to identify which regiment and division they were in

[@Tuner010]

@@jamesagwe2981 at the time it was also a fight to become an independent body, also UK was governing the world at that time.

[@Bountyhopper]

Regiments would be assigned musicians . Different regiments had different colors coats and facings. This regiment had blue coats and red facings, the musicians wore red coats with blue facings. British did the same thing. Except royal regiments witch had blue facings. They’re musicians still wore red coats

[@DaneStolthed]

…wait a minute, why are they wearing RED COATS?????

[@Casey757]

What great commitment these guys have to grow their hair out like that. 😉

[@mister-v-3086]

... "Opens the General Session." of What??

[@Mazder_Verhal]

onestly glad to hear these fifes and drums and not the "usual" patriotic songs along with the usual "yeah patriotism!" when America actually nicked a few melodies/tunes from British songs. :D "My Country 'Tis of Thee" is based on "God Save the Queen" (UK/British National anthem) "Free America" is based on "The British Grenadiers March" "Star Spangled Banner" is based on "The Anacreon Song" (Basically an old drinking song) I also think "Hail tot he Chief" is based off of some old Scottish poem, but I could be wrong on that one. Anyway, top form and great performance. Makes me look forward to this year's similar event for UK's military music.

[@noboniusnobby3100]

Mazder So we not allowed to be proud of our country? What does the fact that we took inspiration from Brit songs have to do wth anything? If anything you should be proud of the fact that we take inspiration from your music, it shows how good it is. The Mormons dig a song called "hail to the prophet" that is very similar to the old highlander march "Scotland the brave"

[@DSN262]

I dare them to play the British Grenadiers

[@USBP464]

Awesome!

[@maxwellsmusic1506]

Man, I didn't know that Abe Lincolns army had chops.

[@brianb4285]

ahhhh dude, it was George Washington's Army. You know...the first president.

[@judyjohnson7574]

Amazingly good! Are the fifes b flat or c?

Skip Healy B flat ten holes fife, deluxe model.

[@INDYANDY4C]

Play me Imagine by Johnny!

[@BendoGaming1]

The best

[@Ħl·ı]

Awesome

[@blackgold2521]

What fife are they using? When I was in my High school All Girls school Drum Corps you couldn't hear us. We were drowned out by the drums and bells. The fifers can really be heard. I felt so underappreciated.

They use Bb ten holes deluxe model skip healy fifes.

[@keiroloo2962]

I saw the kid uses their drums

[@scojo6373]

Does anyone know what brand fifes they use?

[@americanspirit8932]

Those cooperman snare drums, sound fantastic. DCI and DCA, should try to make their drums sound like real snare drums, instead of cardboard boxes. One problem they're using Kevlar heads, and it tightens so tight it's like drumming on cement. Plus they play very few rudiments, they do plenty of Rim shots at the rimshot, arms flaring all over the place, the heads are always bobbing, and you need to be a juggler in order to be in a drum section. It's a total embarrassment to anybody that is or was a real rudimental drummer. Today is September 29th 2022. Former member of the Floyd Bennett golden eagles from Brooklyn New York, 1960 and 1961, and a former member of the Long Island sunrises, 1964 through 1968. Also started the American Spirit senior alumni Corp along with John Dowling, may he rest in peace, that was in 1992. Today is September 29th 2022.

[@GrimmyFam]

Bro, those uniforms are British!

[@oobernoober7617]

Not trying to insult anyone but the guy with the big stick just seems like he's pissed off that he can't see because of his hat

[@Bountyhopper]

It’s a spontoon

[@marcusbaxter9274]

Murcia!