Herbiestrains. They don't know what they are missing, the rubbish they are listening to with their phones stuck to their ears!! I am glad I am at I am not young again, best regards.
Years ago, the Somerset. Carnival were always led by the brass or silver band the of the town whose carnival it was. I played in the Wells silver band, A better time then seventy years ago.
I started in a local town band in the early 70's and yes, we did about five or six local carnivals and perhaps it was a strange discipline for someone in their early teens, but always enjoyed it. There's also no doubt that whilst standards are higher generally in bands these days, there is a shortage of players with fewer youngsters getting involved and I think the pandemic took it's toll too!!
@@herbiestrainsbands346 Started when. I was eleven yo. Living in a rural village in 1952, hardly anyone had private transport, and a chap from a village closer to Wells than we were, used to cycle two miles to pick me up, and sit me in his crossbar, turn around and go back through his own village and the another two miles to Wells. I then went to one of the older bands men who used to teach me in his garden shed!! Good old days.
@@brymorian That's how it was though, Remember having to catch a bus to band after a half mile walk with a Euph, I was 12. People wouldn't let their kids do that today!!! But yes, good times!
Oh dear, humble pie time!! I'd written it the other way round in my prog. and didn't think any more about it. Two excuses - I officially became an 'old git' on the following day when I reached 65 and I'm not exactly a local, traveling down from Northamptonshire!! Changed everything on here but can't re-do my title without starting again, sorry. Have to say it was great to hear the piece again, think the last time I played it was about 25 years ago - love the drama in that first mvt and it's well written as with everything from Gordon Langford. Appreciate the comment!
Not all the bands march Harry as it's not mandatory. TBH a variety of 10/12 bands is about right, 9 this year. Pendennis were certainly performing in the contest propper.
Wow...yank here and familiar with the British Brass Band idiom (ala "Brassed Off") and I'm assuming these groups sit down later and play their a**es off. That said, Bodmin knocked me out..."Washington Greys" is one I performed in high school here in Southern California...bitchin'! (Haha, we invented that word here in surfland!) BTW, I play tuba and next life will definitely play a trumpet...or, better yet, a piccolo!
Hello Charlie. Think I'm right in saying this is the only 'test piece' contest (on the playing field after the march) held in the open air in UK, could be proved wrong though. Sometimes if it's not raining the wind might be coming in sideways, sometimes both!!! You're not wrong about Bodmin and great to hear such a classic for a change. I played tuba also for 47 yrs and always said I'd come back as a Soprano Cornet player!!! Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the comment.
@@CharlieGroh lol!! Check back later in the week Charlie, I've got the end of the test piece performance by St Dennis to upload - give you an idea of dealing with nerves and a blustery wind on the stand!!!
Good to see you Mr Blake with St Dennis band. Lovely posting, with some great music! Thank you for posting.👍 Very impressed to see so many young’uns taking on the banding jobs.
Bodmins got a great sound , specially the Sop !! ❤ all great though well done to all and thanks for sharing made buttering the days sandwiches go quickly 😂
Great , love the little uns clapping , making memories 😊 used to play in a town band eons ago so much fun and enjoyment playing music in a great team !!
How splendid to see and hear these amateur bands who spend many hours practising for events such as this - can anyone tell me the names of the marches played by the first three and last bands = thank you
Brilliant.... especially enjoyed the performance of Lady Stewart's Air but my hat's off to all the band members. Very enjoyable....thanks for sharing. 👏
Hello Dave, thanks for that and glad you enjoyed it. Two more vids on the way for the morning and evening marches. It's a fair distance away for me but always worth it, such a great atmosphere down there!
Note that this is a military band formed as a brass band. This is unusual. The only other I've seen is the band of the New Zealand army. Sorry if I was stating the obvious! I'm also used to military bands...that is with woodwind. But the quality of musicianship is outstanding.
@@daviddrake3504 Must admit David that I'm fairly ignorant when it comes to military marches, except possibly Kenneth Alford. When you hear a good band of any persuasion playing On the Quarterdeck with a bit of swagger..... superb!
I'm not one for conspiracy theories, but boy does the illuminati write excellent marches. I always wondered what the inspiration for this march was. Interestingly it's Knight singular. Wondered whether George Allan, was himself a member of the Masons....it would have been much more common in those days. Probably not that important but what a stirring march indeed and boy has it stood the test of time. Excellent performance and well done brighouse and rastrick, my childhood idols....thanks for sharing. 👍
Blimey Dave, too many posers for a Monday morning!!! I can tell you that Allan worked as a wagon painter for the North Eastern Railway, was a cornet player and also conducted but other than that, haven't a clue! Thanks for watching and the comment.
Great video. Never understood bands playing Simoraine as their contest March. I was always thought it was supposed to be a contest March not a concert March but probably me just being a traditionalist
Trouble is the cream ones did not last at all well. They hardened, cracked and leaked whereas the black remained subtle and doing their job. So whilst they are not authentic, in terms of the cost and irpractiability of periodic replacements in preservation, I can understand the decision. The bus does look exceptionally smart, I would have loved to own an FLF… I applied to acquire ECOC FLF450 … HPW450D back in the early 1980s but a move of job and lack of funds prevented it. Would have been a good purchase as it had some engine and gearbox work done late in life. Ahh well, dream on😊
Greetings from New York. What a great event. you have. Great to see so many young musicians and the religious aspect. I hope it lasts for any years to come.
I am so proud to have been taught by the legend of Welsh Brass playing..Tony Small B.E.M, FRAM..this is my first Brass Band..so proud to have been given a chance in mid 1986 due to departures.. unreal that a young raw player Mr.Small thought could do it. Superb Mentor and so proud to play at the RAH in 1986/87 with a super band. Penclawdd were a special ensemble. Fabulous players who gave it all ! Superb ! ❤🎉xx
Indeed ! West Glamorgan Youth Band had no equal..the players he and his fellow tutors Mr Whitcombe Locke George etc all bloody legends..we had one hell of a band.. not rose tinted ears..West glam were Championship level..bloody awesome !
The adjudicator is in there! In each contest they will have them in different situations, some in rooms inside and I've even known a small lorry (truck!) used with the rear shutter up to let in air & sound but only raised enough so the incarcerated judge couldn't see which band was playing......... you couldn't make it up, trust me!
