1989 East German (FDJ) Youth Concert - Musicians in Prussian Uniforms! 

East Germany respected Prussian tradition, this is evident under Erich Honecker's rule. In 1980, he restored the equestrian monument to Prussian King Frederick the Great in Unter den linden. After the 750th anniversary of Berlin in 1987, the GDR was allowed to fully embrace its Prussian heritage, and this footage serves as historical evidence to this statement. It seems today there are many debates as to whether or not the GDR embraced Prussian heritage. I believe this stems from the fact that many historical events like this one were lost to time and during the age of the internet they were no where to be found or discussed. This has a massive impact on how we perceive history and I think its important that this rare historical footage enters mainstream discussions and is seen by everyone!

One thing I think went sadly lost with the age of the Internet are these wonderful public concerts. I‘m under the impression that since the late 2000s, you just don‘t see these anymore. That‘s really some wonderful footage you found again! And Pickelhaubes never fail to impress! :D

It seems like they're referencing Der Hauptmann von Kopenick since the Officer is ranked as Hauptmann and he's leading a troop from a Garde regiment like in the story.

The thing I love most about this video are the phenomenal Prussian moustaches. We need to bring back this style!! ❤🇩🇪

0:04 Honecker look little bit surprised/sceptical there and the guy to the right just smiling when he see the prussian uniforms ;)

They also played the radetsky marsch during this event.

Very interesting, I had seen part of this concert, a very good band directed by Hans Helmut Hunger in the FDJ.

Wonderful footage, thank you for uploading this, love the Prussian uniforms!

I think that drum major looks like "Der Hauptmann von Köpenick"!

Could be seen as alternate history footage of Prussia or German Empire if we ignore the East German flags lol

East Germany - last german state in history

You always have the best footage!

High quality as always, love it!

This must have been a marvellous concert.

What?! EDIT: Not VERY VERY LOST rare but money well spent on this rare footage as always. Plus I know what I said is crazy but the quality of the video and performace combined is absolute glorious.

0:03 This schwings, Ich like it very much, like you brothers and schisters in sozialismus.

Fortunately they also all have big thick full mustaches these soldiers from the Prussian times..

Ich bin froh, bis jetzt die meiste Zeit meines Lebens in der DDR verbracht zu haben, vor allem Kindheit und Jugend. Wenn ich diesen Lebenslauf insgesamt im "besten Deutschland aller Zeiten" ansehe, fällt mir nur noch "Doppelwums" ein. Die heutige Jugend ist nach meiner Meinung eine verlorene Generation- und es ist NICHT die Schuld der Jugend!!!

It's interesting that the permed and curly hairstyles of the crowd, particularly of the women, matched those of my classmates in high school in the United States back in 1989. Western influences must have been huge in the period right before the Berlin Wall fell. Thanks for sharing this video, Maximus. :)

May I ask how you acquired this footage did you transfer it from video tape?

Wow this amazing performance 😮🤩

Libre como el sol cuando amanece y el mar

Better than german now

Wow!

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Can u upload the full version sir? Thank you!

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私は日本人でありながら、プロイセン、ワイマール、ヒトラー政権のドイツ、東ドイツと。伝統のあるドイツを愛しています。その証拠に、私はドイツの伝統的な音楽隊の服を着てドラムを叩いているからです。現代ドイツも好きですが、過去の素晴らしい伝統を捨ててしまったのがとても残念です。ここには私と同じ気持ちを持った方々が居るので、私はとても嬉しいです。貴重な映像をありがとうございます。

What was the name of the song in 2:32? I could recognize the tone and melody but can't remember its title. Thanks in advance for the reply! Edit: Its actually Feuerwehrgalopp, but thanks to the reply!

Yes, yes, I like the helmet, it demonstrates the loftiest wit! A kingly inspiration, it was! Complete with a point and tip! I’m just afraid a storm will come and only too easily hit, That romantic crown of yours with a fancy lightning blitz!

1:25 name of song?

Which is the march or polka starting at 0:12?

…Die Zucht und Ordnung der damaligen zeit würde uns heutige heutzutage sicherlich auch gut tun!!! DDR Einfach Toll!!! …🇩🇪🇷🇺🇩🇪👊💥👊🇷🇺🇷🇺🇩🇪🇷🇺🇷🇺

An den Uniformen stimmt so gut wie nichts!

watch the movie...Der Hauptmann von Kopernick

Oh, diese vielen unterdrückten, verängstigten Menschen.....

March at 0:36?

Honecker won't be happy very soon!

Auch dieses Deutschland gibt es nicht mehr!!

Pichlehelms and top hats even???? I have to be dreaming.😂

Monty Python or Black Adder...?

Пруссы кто они были? Prussia - Russia 🎉! В своё время Пруссия была западной частью Руси. Эта информация скрывается. Потом её противопоставили с Россией, изменили язык. И столкнули лбами. То же самое что сейчас и с Украиной.

Лица, все, как один, угнетены советской оккупацией и бесчеловечным коммунистическим режимом! Если, что, - это была ирония!

Dinks.