The band and the rhythm is very moving in both a physical and a spiritual emotional manner. I would say that the British Marching is the most natural march pace there is, when considering all the militaries . Congratulations all for such a pleasant atmosphere.
Thankyou for this great video and music. My dad, F/O Robert B. Wilson, served with RCAF & RAF WWII, and I am sure he is enjoying this. Regards from London, Ontario, Canada.
I like the idea that the RAF Bands seem to be the only ones to give two x 3-beat rolls and then a further 5-beat roll to allow time for the musicians to change their music sheets before playing the introduction of the next march. Thanks to "Military Events" in filming this superb display by the RAF Band.
That is Jeanette Scott, the first female Drum Major from any regiment to lead the band at Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. And yes, I've always considered her 'armography' outstanding.
British band playing National Emblem and doing Mr Bagley proud. And anyone else notice how the copper at the lead stepped off on time and in step? Ex military maybe?
RAF bands--and RAF units in general, with the Navy--are the sharpest looking in all of the UK military establishment, even when compared to the RM. They are dignified and refined, without any of the "toy soldier" look of virtually all the rest
Yes, noise cancelling ear filters, individually fitted for each member as provided by the relevant Service. I was first issued mine about 15 years ago. All the best, Ian
@@mikebowden7376 I was Bugles, Pipes and Drums working with the Regimental Band. We were issued them but truthfully we never wore them. This was around 2008. The original issue ones weren’t good enough but we were told to wear them whilst waiting for the fitted ones. However with Iraq/Afghanistan there was no money so we waited about four years for those ones. They were supposed to be worn at all times when rehearsing and during Parades etc. We wore them sometimes during rehearsals or practice but outdoors seemed a bit of overkill and definitely not on Parades. There was comeback from the Chain of Command and so it was sort of left at that. I retired in 2016 and I wouldn’t be sure of Army official policies now but the Musicians all appear to wear them. I di know that for HM the Queen’s funeral and the Coronation of King Charles that a click track was used within the bands. I imagine it was only certain members with that though. I am suffering from tinnitus now and functional hearing loss and wish I had paid more attention to hearing protection! Ian
Mr.Ben as you don't know redcoat black bear head dress name. That is bands of the Guard Division. There is 5 regiment wear them. Blue and Grey band doesn't wear them because they follow RIP QUEEN ELIZ,Now her Son King Charles in big parades you show watch trooping the colours in June
To my critical audiophile ears, I find the RAF bands to be more precise - more in tune (and together). I've heard some of the other bands that have the redcoats and black head dress, and they do not sound as good as the RAF ones.
When my dad played in this band in the 60's before moving to Australia and playing in the RAAF here. He told me the Central band of that time was commonly regarded as the best military in the world. He played fench horn.
