Congratulations on your 2 events so far. Have enjoyed them both on YT thanks to the ever resourceful Mr Baton.. Whats the plans for this event looking forward? Is it likely to continue and maybe expand with other countries marching bands taking part?. Or is it just basically for young musicians from the UK and the states to experience a major live event with other talented young musicians.
@@colby25 Many thanks. Yes growing each year. Next years dates are on the website. Always willing to support all bands and widen our reach. Professional and professional to be playing side by side at a great event.
@@garethbutler7345 Thanks for the reply. Good luck with it all. Hopefully its popularity will grow over time. Special thanks for that lovely musical tribute made to those 2 D Day veterans. Very moving.
Thank you Mr Baton, I was not aware of this event. It reminds me of the Earls Court Royal Tournament in the 70s and the annual Youth Band Marching Competitions at the Royal Albert Hall in the 80s .Liked and shared. Well done our Royal Marines Band. Nice to see the flags
The Romans used Bugles & other horns long before drums were even a thing. No Roman monuments depict drums with the Roman Armies, but Tubular wind instruments are commonly shown. These have a much more distinctive, & penetrating sound than drums, & can be used to send complicated signals, to be heard over long distances. Drums only seem to appear, in western armies at least, sometime after the Crusades, & only become common in the post medieval era. They were possibly used by Turkish & other eastern forces much earlier than this, with western armies adopting them after conflict with these. The Bugle soon returned to dominate battlefield signalling, as the drum could not compete with cannon, so became relegated to a more ceremonial role, in drill, marches & parades.
I Feel like I've Stepped out of a Time Warp. It seems like Months since I've seen a Guard Change done entirely by The Boys & Girls in the Red Tunics & Bearskins. How Good is The Music Selection Today! Pathfinders! You've Read the Book (s) You've Seen the Movie (s), Now Hear the March! .... or Not. "Pathfinders" is one of those Strange Things that has Historical Significance to both the UK & the USA. In the Case of The USA, it was a Book written in 1840 about a Viking Boy, taken by Mohicans & raised as one of their own. When reaching Adulthood he was "Rescued" by American Soldiers, who eventually enlisted his services as a Guide & Tracker During the War with Mexico. The Original Movie "The Pathfinder" based on the Book by James Fenimore Cooper, was made in 1952, with Several Remakes, the latest being made in 2007. BUT Hollywood also made a Movie about The Pathfinders of WW2, called "The Pathfinders" or "The Pathfinders: In the Company of Strangers" in some Places, which Follows 3 Companies of American Paratrooper who Volunteer to Parachute into France to prepare a Drop Zone, with a Eureka Transmitter & Search light to Guide Airborne Troops from the 101st Airborne, 30 mins before the D-Day Landings. Which is all very Well. To The Rest of the World however, The Pathfinders, belong to The RAF. The Story was a Book "The Pathfinders: the elite RAF force that turned the tide of WWII" by Will Iredale & A Movie "The Pathfinders" was made in England's Pinewood Studios in the 1950's one of many telling of the Exploits of The RAF & Bomber Command, all leading to Probably the Best Known WW2 Airforce Movie ever Made, the 1969 "Battle of Britain", who's cast reads like the Who's Who of The British Motion Picture Industry. The British Pathfinder Movie, tells the Story of how a flight of Nos 7 & 83 Squadrons of Bomber Command Aircraft, Dropped Flares over the Target Area of a Raid over Germany, in desperation as Several Heavy Bombers Dropped their Bombs in the Wrong Area & Arriving Waves of Aircraft used the Resultant Fires as an aiming Point. The Flares worked so well that by 1942, Bomber Command set up the "Pathfinder Force" who job was to Drop Flares on Targets ahead of The Main Bomber Force. The Accuracy of Bombing improved so much that in 1943 Bomber Command expanded the Pathfinder Force to become a group, No. 8 (Pathfinder Force) Group, initially with 5 Squadrons, but growing to 19 by the end of the War, including 405 Squadron of The Royal Canadian Airforce. The Music played by The Coldstream Guards as a Static Piece at Wellington Barracks, seems to be a Fuller Version of the Opening Music for The Movie, Not as Well known as The Dam Busters or Battle of Britain Marches, but probably Well Known to The Pilots of Mosquitos & Lancasters that made up The Pathfinder Force. A Nice Job from The Coldstream Guards, who Followed up with 2 of my Top 10 Favourite Marches, Glorious Victory & Colchester Castle. I have to say the Bass Trombone in Red Men's March & Glorious Victory was Awesome! Raised the Hairs on the back of my Neck Nicely! My Favourite DM, SDM Gareth Chambers MVO & My Favourite Foot Guards Band, The Band of the Irish Guards had me tapping my Foot & put a Smile on My Dial for the Day, which made MOTH have a Huge Sigh of Relief. I notice the Bass Trombone Magic of Sgt David Lockwood too, Great Stuff! A Brilliant Job Mr B! Great Video & Brilliant Sound, really Noticeable when the Coldstream Guards exited to Men of Harlech! Don't tell me someone Ram Raided The BP Gates again!! I thought they'd Removed that Cash Point Machine. That Lad at the Back Carrying the Colour Cover is going to be a Big Lad when he Grows Up. He was at the Back of the Irish Guards heading down from SJP with the Old Guard. So now I have to ask, are those COD Guys Marching at the Back of the Bands & Carrying The Cover, attached to the Bands or are they Part of the Guards Detachment? Thanks for the Video Mr B!!
Thank you Vicky, some great info in your post, to be honest I only really related the Pathfinders to the planes that used to drop the flares before the raids, so was very interesting to learn other information. The gates haven't been ram raided again, they've just not got around to fixing it from the first time hahaha No money left in the pot I assume, have to see what the new government can come up with.
@@MrBaton74 You are not alone in that Mr B. The only reason I know is that I went to find the Movie I've seen a couple of times in the Past, to see if The Pathfinders March The Band of The Coldstream Guards played, was from the Movie Score. Once I found the Movie about the RAF Pathfinders, I could tell it was, although The Movie Version was not as Well Arranged as This Version, it was mostly Drums with the Melody taking a Backseat & rather Soft, interspersed with the Sound of The Rolls Royce Merlin Engines of The Mosquito Fighter Bombers, who were the First Pathfinder Force Aircraft. The Lancaster Heavy Bombers of the RAF & Royal Canadian Airforce came Later. It's always nice to be able to Link Marches to Actual Events, especially when they've been portrayed in Movies. MOTH is the equivalent to Delvin-Pedia when it comes to Old Movies. He's just as Full of Useless Information as I am Hahaha. Shame about the Gates, one would think the Palace would've Fixed it by now, especially with the State Visit by The Japanese. Highly unusual for BP Not to be all Pretty. R&M is usually paid for out of The Sovereigns Grant, though there were occasions The Late Queen paid for things from her own income. I suppose the Boarded up Gates are as meaningful as The Current State of The Monarchy's Manpower Shortage. Oh Well, Manana.
Great to see and hear both bands performing in nice conditions, not too hot and no soaking! Bet you were glad of that too MrBaton! Thanks for giving your time to film and sharing.👍
Hi Ann, Did you have a Good Time at the Major Generals Review? Don't think I've seen you since then, I haven't been in much in the last 6 weeks or so. Supposed to Snow in Dunedin this Week.
@@vickyRoyalHistory hi Vicky. Yes you’ve been busy here there and everywhere and I’ve been a bit preoccupied with a few jaunts of my own squashed between having visitors staying with us here for quite a while. I can’t remember the last time we “chatted” so it’s great to hear from you. Yes thank you, I did thoroughly enjoy my experience watching the review LIVE! It’s a bit like comparing watching rugby on the tv as opposed to actually going to a match in that the views given by the cameras allow you to see more and from many angles BUT there’s no buzz from feeling the atmosphere when actually there. One complaint I have is that the programme didn’t have a photo of our favourite DM!!! How very dare they!🧐 I feel pretty despondent that it was announced that it was his final Kings Birthday Parade😔 However I’m hoping he’ll still be the main man when I pop back to London in a couple of weeks for the Military Musical Spectacular! I thought I’d better get to that whilst there was still a chance! He’ll be a hard act to follow and even harder to match. Oh well……. Hope you haven’t worn yourself out with all your work and that you’re keeping well. I’ll be flying over you in December on the way to Dunedin, I’ll wave😎
@@vickyRoyalHistory Hi Vicky! Hope you’re well, yesssss sooooo enjoyed the Trooping! Front row seats as I said before AND I did see a quick shot of myself and sister (remember’front row, end seat, pink jacket 😊)but not sure if it was deliberate (according to your instructions 🤣) A cool day, cooler as the event went on but it did nothing to spoil our enjoyment and it was great to know that the troops would no doubt have welcomed it. I knew when I saw the first band coming in that there would be no royalty present as the SDM was not in state dress and in the circumstances I didn’t expect any. There was one odd thing happened, in the middle of the Trooping when the troops were slow marching around the square a woman climbed the steps , stood on the platform/landing and started taking pictures. I thought I wonder if that was allowed as she was completely blocking my view of the troops as they did their complicated corner turns (and many other peoples view too!) She stayed there but next thing the lovely guard who was allocated to our stand went up to her and I heard him say ‘Sorry madam but you can’t stand there’ she said she could as she was Army Media. He repeated that she couldn’t, she answered him but I couldn’t hear what she said, he repeated calmly and quietly what he’d said, by this time he had managed to get her down two steps. This went on with her trying to insist that she was allowed to do what she was doing until they reached the bottom step and she sort of disappeared. Even the guard doesn’t stand there unless he needs to give the spectators instructions. Imagine coming all that way for her to block the view! I thought army media were in uniform and had professional cameras, she was not in any uniform and was using her phone! I was so grateful for that guard. What a nerve she had. Anyway I hope things are good for you. 😊I thoroughly enjoyed the whole event. I had friends who flew over the night before, went to the Mall at 5am then flew back (to Belfast) that night. I would like to see the procession to and from Horseguards but don’t know if I could stand that long, we’ll see….thanks for your message 😊
@@hazel1605 Hi Hazel!, Yes Charlotte & I saw You & were waving Franticly! Delvin-Pedia needed directing but he saw you in the end. Mr B filmed it from almost Opposite you, on the Top of the Stand in front of the Bunker & you appear a couple of times on his Video & also on another Couple I saw done by one of The King's Guards Channel, London Walks I think was another Channel & The Channel that filmed all the Horses being Naughty. Not their Fault, they've done enough TTC Parades to know where they should be Standing & the Stupid 2 Legged Creatures put them in the Wrong Place. My Favourite Horsey Moment was when Major Perseus, the Drum Horse tried to Reverse over the Mounted Band, to get back to the Place he always Stood. Best of it was, they Swapped him for Major Apollo, the most experienced of the 3, who did exactly the same thing, only faster! And people talk about "Dumb Animals"! You're Far more a Lady than I am Hazel, if it had been me & that Ignorant Woman blocked me from seeing, I would have Firmly & loudly Suggested that she Go Somewhere else & if that hadn't worked, I would've assisted her in the right Direction. It sounds very much like she was trying it on, The Official Army Media Photographers are all in Uniform, wearing Berets & Carrying Camera Bags full of Equipment & Professional Cameras, you see them at every Event. I'm so Glad you enjoyed it & I was pleased you were at The Colonels Review & Not at the Actual Troop, you would've been Soaked to the Skin! Nice to have you back again, in here where you belong. Have a Great Week Hon!
Fantastic video MrB! The marches played were, (Static Piece) 1) 8:39-Pathfinders March (Band of the Irish Guards) 2) 13:03-Action Front! (Klar Zum Gefecht) 3) 15:43-General Mitchell (Band of the Coldstream Guards) 4) 17:38-Red Men's March 5) 19:52-Glorious Victory 6) 23:30-Men of Harlech 7) 24:48-Colchester Castle (Band of the Irish Guards) 8) 26:04-To Your Guard 9) 26:50-Sarafand 10) 30:10-Ulster Division
Hello Delvin-Pedia!! I have a Question Please, I know I said I wasn't going to ask anymore Questions, but I'm asking on Behalf, it's not seeming to be as easy as I thought it was going to be to Step Back, I keep getting Bombarded with E Mails, but I'm working on it. The Question is, Are those COD Guys Marching at the Back of the Bands & Carrying The Cover, attached to the Bands or are they Part of the Guards Detachment? Question is because he marched down from SJP with the Irish Guards Band, then Returned to WB with the Coldstream Guards Band. Of course, the Colour Cover is the one that came down from St James with the Old Guard I presume so does that mean he goes where that Particular Colour Goes?
@@vickyRoyalHistory Hello Dear Vicky!! Always love a question, so it's nice you asked! The Duty Drummer, in charge of carrying the Colours case and Signaling with his bugle is traditionally attached to the Guards detachment behind the Band. They usually follow their respective detachment and Colour. They usually march with the Band to St. James Palace as they don't stay with the detachment during they're Mount. They go back to Wellington Barracks with the Band. That's why we usually see them march behind the Bands before and after the full ceremony starts. Hope this answers your question, please do let me know if it hasn't! Stay safe, warm Huggz!! I haven't forgotten about your E Mail, don't feel abandoned!
@@delvinrodriguez3341 Thank you Delvin-Pedia, O Great Oracle, it all makes Perfect Sense. To be perfectly honest, I usually notice them at the Back of the Band, but apart from knowing they're the Keeper of The Colour Cover & from the Corps of Drums, I ignore them. After being asked via Email where they Belong & Noticing this very Tall Lad at the Back of The Band of The Irish Guards, it was easy to see him move. He's Built like a Scandinavian Racing Sardine, Tall & Thin, so he stood out & was easy to Spot at the Back of The Coldstream Guards. Another Bit of Info for my Dummy's Guide To the Bands & Regiments of the Household Division. All the other Drummers I've seen from the COD, seem to be of much less Height than this Lad, one can only Hope he's Stopped Growing or he may find himself being used as a Mobile Flag Pole! Never Fear, I've not given up hope that an Electronic Carrier Pigeon, who Survived the Pixel Mange Outbreak, will land Soon. Love to all at the Library! 🤗🤗😘
London Guard Change takes place on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays unless there is a cycle race or marathon and such like In Windsor it's on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Great! Showing that an effective military is one that tolerates and accepts peoples from every background, sexuality, race, gender, religion or creed. Operational capability comes from being able to act as a single unit, without fear or intimidation or bullying.
Bet if truth is known a lot of our men were not happy having to be there at pride festival Think my dad would have been Disgusted if had been ordered to do this especially knowing. How proud RAF is Feel sorry for our lads being ordered to do this Whoever ordered this needs his brain examined Seeing navy lads act the way they did is disgusting need court Marshall the lot of them
Actually all the troops at the back volunteer to do this, and truthfully the band would enjoy this gig as this is one of the most appreciative crowds they get throughout the year, and they get to play fun music!
@@militaryevents107 maybe wrong our military are not men Turning into big wooses now What did all our men die for 4 of my uncles died in WW2 For our military to turn out like this No wonder we're being over run by illegals and islamic threat to take over our country when our military have turned out like this By God our ancestors would be turning over in their graves God help our country I'm glad I' probably won't be around to see it as a lot of my age group Seeing what is happening to our country
@@tinajones4644 They died to keep this country free, so events like this can happen and so you are able to share the opinions you hold. Thankfully we don't live in a place like North Korea or similar countries where freedom of expression or choice is not allowed.
This is really interesting politically, here in Germany the Army does not participate at pride parades, and certainly not with a band... When thinking about pride flags being raised on the Bundestag, I guess it would be just consistent to do so! Not even to speak of the good PR it is for young people to join the Armed Forces.
Thank you Mr Baton, well covered as usual. Can anyone tell me what the 'NEW' RAF Band of the RAF Regiment is? I shall refrain from making comment about the event.
@@johanboor Sorry, the RAF was the only military band taking part and I only really had time to follow them and as there was another event I was going to later in the afternoon I did not have that much time, the video for the other event should be up later tonight.
To be honest with you I enjoy all the military Bands. Just one in particular. The Regimental band of Her. Majesty’s Royal Marines. In my sole opinion they are. The Gem in military bands
Hello Joe, There are Several Royal Marines Bands & they are all Exceptionally Good. They have for Many Years been Acknowledged as the Premier Band of The British Armed Services & Deservedly so. However I must say, as far as The BA Bands go, in my Opinion, The Band of the Household Cavalry on Occasion are very Competitive for that Honour, both on the March & on Horseback. Not wishing to be Pedantic or picky, this is only for your Info. Many Regiments & Some Bands are Proceeded by the Letters "HM". In General the "H" is taken as His or Hers, depending on whether we have a King or Queen. Then there are some who have the Prefix of King's or Queen's, Some, like the King's Troop Horse Artillery & The Queen's Gurkha Signals, Never Change no matter Who's on the Throne. I've been Told that the 5 Marine's Bands however, should now be Called; Band of HM Royal Marines, Portsmouth (HMS Nelson) Band of HM Royal Marines, Plymouth (HMS Raleigh) Band of HM Royal Marines, Scotland (MoD Caledonia, Rosyth)[3] Band of HM Royal Marines, HMS Collingwood (replacing the Band of Britannia Royal Naval College) Band of HM Royal Marines, Commando Training Centre Royal Marines with the HM being His Majesty's, while we have a King on the Throne. I made the Mistake of asking why & the somewhat haughty reply I got was that The Royal Marines follow the Lead of The Royal Navy & The Royal Navy now Call themselves His Majesty's Royal Navy. I don't understand why some Don't Change & Some Do or why some just say "HM" & leave it at that, but there are some People who can be quite Unpleasant about it, so I thought I'd give a Heads Up. I'm just calling them The Band of HM Royal Marines & then the reader can work out the HM for themselves. Have a Great Week!
Thankyou for sharing this. There was a time when I could have been with the band. I used to do double Chelseas. Now I cant get along Windsor High Street
Great music but shame about lack of crowds en route.. love the Weksh Guards.. always choose super marches...I used to play tenor horn in a Naval band.. never see one in Army bands....blue/red/blue in my family blood...
There is one Army band that is a brass band. Based on Salisbury plain , can't recall the name . The House Hold Cavalry when mounted play tenors instead of french horns.
Good effort by the guards to survive all that time in the summer sun in full dress, including bearskins. Nice to see all the young cadets there. Enjoyed the medley by the band at the end too.
Well done Woolwich! Just a pity that for the West End of London by instructions from the labourite Sadiq Kahn our Mayor of London it was Pride Day for queers and what have you!
