Trompetterkorps Bereden Wapens - Musikschau der Nationen 2004

[@xxldrums1]

wow this brings back some memories. I was in this band in '91,all drafted back in that time. we didnt have years to practice as we only served a year so it was more,get on your bike,follow the one in front of you and try not to fall .. :)

[@Ramdapanda]

A decade late but that's an amaazing anectdote!

[@tweha72]

I was in the predecessor of this band in '88 (drafted in). We managed to get these old (authentic pre-WWII) instruments, bikes and uniforms from historic collections to use in shows like this. I participated in the March '89 show in Stuttgart. It was just: hop on the bike, take some tours on the parking lot (about two days rehersal) and go for it.

[@Marcello1b]

The armies of world should do like you, or taking you as examples. This is the most fabulous way to be in an army, an army of joy! Long life to the Dutch!!

[@hartleymartin]

I was actually a side drummer (snare drummer) in a cadet band some years ago. I now play B-flat flute.

[@bigg34691]

Never I have seen a military band preforming while riding bicycles with such precision! FANTASTIC!!!!

[@JumpingFlapjack]

@TenoreDB Das freut mich, ich hatte jüngst eine Nachrit darüber erhalten das die lustige Truppe sich aufgelöst hatte, gut das sie noch da sind :).

[@joffryvangrondelle]

This pre war 1940 army band also had a version on motorcycles and motors with a side.

[@tweha72]

Note that the bikes have no brakes, and the pedals are tightly coupled to the wheel. Note some if the instruments: no slide but valve helicon trombones and helicon basses.

[@jdaskevold3099]

This is fantastic! I was in a high school marching band that did configurations while playing and it was very difficult--can't imagine riding a bike--I couldn't play my flute with one hand!

[@antonbulldog]

This is an absolute hoot ! How do they do it? A most unusual display by a very fine band. Brass instruments must be specially made for bike riding. It must take years of rehearsal. Well done!

[@brahms1545]

This is amazing! Well played and well executed. If only marching bands could play as well when they march!

[@TheInterferenceTV]

AMAZING ! :)

[@JumpingFlapjack]

Die Jungs gibts leider nicht mehr, glaube ich, sehr schade wie ich finde, ihre Auftritte waren echt immer ne Show :).

[@TheTrompetter]

best mooi zelf nog meegefietst in 94/95

[@43mrssimba]

I love this cute and original performance :)

[@CyclingMikey]

Doortrapper! Super, thanks. Before I could only describe my fixed wheel as a "baanfiets". My Dutch vocabularly is limited as I was brought up in an English country.

[@NeoFalcon69]

My lord! I can't ride a bike properly let alone play an instrument at the same time! Well done the Netherlands :D I like!

[@MrJimmyboy1972]

absolutely amazing! never seen anything like it! bloody brilliant! tulips from amsterdam brought a tear to my eye. well done the netherlands. come to the edinburgh military tattoo. YOU WILL BE A SMASH!

[@MwRYum]

Formation cycling and do the band drill at the same time... Now that's skill!

[@alfredgrech5121]

FANTASTIC - WOW.

[@hartleymartin]

They do have specially-made ringed horns for this band. Although I believe that some of their instruments are actually vintage items because Dutch bicycle infantry did actually have their own band many years ago.

[@dsludge8217]

Very late to comment, but a brass instrument built in a circle like this is called a Helicon :-)

[@hartleymartin]

@@dsludge8217 I did finally discover what a "Helicon" was about 4 years ago on another KZbin channel. Can't believe that my comment was 13 years ago!

[@Dld1985]

I cant play this good sitting in a chair !

[@joseesje10679]

Yes, tulips from Amsterdam

[@7814701]

These guys are great! Especially the snare drummer. Everyone else gets to steer the bicycle with one hand. But not him!

[@allanbrozek3337]

The snare drummer has a special attachment to the handlebars that allows him to use his forearms for steering. Still quite a feat.

[@XXtheJUMPoffXX]

I was nervous watching this

[@LM1C144]

Typisch voor Nederlanders, een fanfare op de fiets :) ;) . Neen even serieus, met alle respect. Een fijn muziekkorps. Hoedje af jongens

[@tweha72]

@Rens1989 No you are not correct, The brake system you are referring to is the so called 'terugtraprem', and that is very common in the Netherlands indeed. But these bikes are so called 'doortrappers'. The pedals and the wheels are tightly coupled. If the wheel spins, the pedels do as well. You can even drive backwards with these bikes. I was part of the band when we performed a similar act during the Musikschau in March 1989 (Stuttgart).

[@tenoreDB]

@JumpingFlapjack doch, sie sind noch immer da. Ende august hatten sie einen auftrit auf der tattoo in Edinburgh . Und auf dem flug nach hause wahren sie im gleichen flugzeug wie wihr. This band still exists!! they perform a regular act walking and this bikeroutine. last august they performed in Edinburgh: saw them live.

[@antonbulldog]

Thanks very much for the info. My, one learns something new everyday. I'm actually quite enthralled as to how the snare drummer steers his bike. As a drummer myself, I doubt that I could do it. Cheers Hartley.

[@TheoBinnendijk]

Tip: bicycleshowband Crescendo from Opende in the Netherlands, also on KZbin.

[@JAMRook1]

😊

[@mikerogers6136]

A very interesting concept

[@HMservant]

My God! Is that the Dutch Mounted Division right there?

[@MrJimmyboy1972]

@rfggj missed that one, was in another place. great stuff.

[@mercevendrelltraveria244]

una orquesta con bicicleta es original!!!

[@MrJimmyboy1972]

@rfggj i would love to see and hear them.

[@codexTu]

Está baril, sim senhora...

[@irvinggrossman8959]

auditions must be interesting...

[@joseluisrivet8581]

Very Monty Python

[@oldcar555]

no passport in 1942

[@ldmitruk]

I'll bet there's not a triathlete in the group :)