Drumline battle between West Point and the United States Air Force Academy. The drumlines from West Point and USAFA battle it out before the annual football game between these two academies. Comment below on the winner!
@@taternater7495 I just want to make sure we all have the same understanding of how to spell "cymbal" in this context, because I know that when two words sound similar they can often be confused.
@@serialseatsniffer5610 wrong. the cymbal moves are common in drumlines, and are just a cool visual addition, kind of like color guard in a marching band.
I liked that too. There were a few glimpses in there of kids still being kids and showing a bit of their individuality and humanness. Not quite the machine yet. There was also a hint of a carefree feeling from the military then as the country wasn't really at war.
Well, in a way they were fought like that. The marching snare drum was originated during the Revolutionary War. It was required to make sure everyone on the battle field can hear the snare drum (or trumpet). Different rudiments or notes are used for tactical and non tactical movements, also marching their Soldiers. I guess a good example of the trumpet one is from the movie "We Were Soldiers", where he dude got shot in the neck while giving a retreat command. Both attacking sides usually had some sort of drum or instrument.
The best part, by far, was at the end when they both came together!! They actually played BETTER together and it showed just talented both side are, respectively..USAF was more regimented and USA was more contemporary. The camaraderie was a pleasure to see 🇺🇸👍
That was awesome! This gave me goose bumps and brought me back to my marching band days... as far as who won it depends on what you were looking for...the Air Force snare line was all precision...the Army was all soul and towards the end they meshed together nicely in that jam session. That being said seeing as I served in both it was a tie
Wow! 8 years later and I'm completely stoked!! Well, even though I'm AF enthusiast by heart, I think the Army performed better with the artistry and personality. The AF were just tidy and clean, especially with the snares. But the Army were more listenable and the periodic gesticulations was it, for me. Who's the Army lady flipping the cymbals tho?? I'm still awestruck. Great performance from both sides. Cheers.
purple rain purple rain I was center snare back in my drumline days. The Air Force bass drums had more “off” moments then the army and I found them to lose time more throughout the video. Also more “skills”? If we’re talking about complex rhythms, both groups were equal. Army incorporated those sexy stick tricks more though.
purple rain purple rain As I continue to listen, Air Force snares really love simple sixteenth patterns. We call that “white people drumming” I can break many more things down that the Air Force did wrong. You need to explain what “more skills” means and provide examples.
Hooah but I agree with most the comments its about your preference do you like of the Air Force line precision or the raw aggression of the Army line both are great in my book no losers here brother
The army line accomplished the goal of being a great drum line, the Air Force line accomplished the goal of being a great military drum line. Hard to judge because both went for different goals and both succeeded
Precision air strike is a one and done thing ehhh... But Actually driving a tank through YOUR living room sounds more fun!!! Hahahahaha then thought the rest of your house lol
As an ex center snare who’s dealt with some terrible bass drummers, I’m trained quite well to listen to them. Air Force basses were off a good few times.
I've had the privilege to see about a few drum line battles between USAFA and an other military academy, usually after a football game, and being there in person is a real treat! Often there was a dancer going at it on both side, so much fun to watch. At the very end of this video, did you hear "Oh, money!". During warmups, before a game at USAFA, the band would be playing in the tunnel and people above would be hanging over the rail and dropping money down to the band.
The US Military provided me a good start to my adult life and still provides a very valuable service to our nations youth in the same fashion. God Bless the US Military
@@Nick-lx4fo No, A lot of the snare riffs were sloppy from the AF. and technicality isn't the only criteria when judging a performance. Also, the fact that the army line had more people would be a big factor. It will always sound more crisp when you have less people, especially when they are playing 2 different styles.
+Ric Los The entirety of the second Army jam was literally copied directly from Drum Line, so they lose massive points for style, originality, and decency of musicianship.
+Andy Wilderness How is it childish? If anything, she's completely right. They didn't put their own spin on any of it. If I were a judge, I would deduct a lot from because they stole it from a movie.
it looks like to me that the army is less refined but more beat. they show a sense of camaraderie and trust all together. the air force shows more discipline and a sense of simple yet strict. this is my opinion on what it looks like.
T.M. Vu-Ta Not flash, Soul...Drumming is soul...Not precision; except in keeping in the pocket, which any drummer should have intrinsically...The Army drums sang out! USAF vet...:)
***** :)...I just watched again...It's kind of sad to see...Comparatively...The cadences (USAF) were so boring! After the second time watching; Army still pimp slaps them....:)
I think the winners where/are anyone who was there on the day or who has subsequently watched this post, both sets of drummers/percussionists were absolutely brilliant and the way they came together at the end was an example to us all. A big thank you to all involved I thoroughly enjoyed your amazing talent 🙌👏👍
Air Force's snare line is clean af. All the bass drummers are fire on both sides. Army's 1st chair snare drummer is really good. All around great battle! 🥁🛢
Yes. Funny how their mentalities, doctrine and style comes out in their percussion 🥁 too. I was drummer too and in both branches and it definitely shows!
I could NOT keep my eyes off the Army's Center Snare Drummer - DAMN!!!!!!! 🤩 His energy and passion🔥 were mesmerizing A.F.!!!!!!! (aka: That AWESOME dude in the very center😁🥁😁)
As a person who's spent time in front assemble, I played cymbals and fun fact cymbal tricks are hard but fun as hell, I've also done drumline/Battery and a lot of everything, that people do like stick flips are common.
It's crazy how you can see the difference in their doctrine, environment and lifestyle thru their music. I may be army but shitttt I love both lol. Gotta say a tie!
Yes. Funny how their mentalities, doctrine and style comes out in their percussion 🥁 too. I was drummer too and in both branches and it definitely shows!
In terms of technical styles both excelled; in terms of the day's mission (i.e friendly competition), the army understood the mission and blew me away with their rhythms and show-personhip they were also relaxed, while the AF's aura was uptight and restrained. Love from London 🏴 💗 💕
They are all very well trained and disciplined young men and women. They were all winners when at the end they shook hands and played together. Much respect.
Both did great with different styles and presentation. You def see the difference in the styles based on the military force they are accompanied with .
Army! I’m biased but man they were good. It’s still hard for me to comprehend this is an actual job in the military but they do wonders for morale. Great job, go Army!
This isn’t the army or Air Force band. This is just their Military academy. So these aren’t their full time jobs. They are just college kids. But yes, all branches have bands which are full time.
At one time musical education was considered vital and the forces wanted to show ppl that they weren't just creating fighting men but well rounded, well educated men as well- shows a softer, more cultured side of the armed forces to the ppl. This way they're more wiling to let their children join, to want them to join in fact- at one time it was about the only way poorer ppl had to hopefully move up in the world. Things are drastically different now but- once something becomes a tradition in the armed forces- it never goes away.
I truly LOVE the fact that with over 3000 comments, and over 3000 opinions, about a video on the internet... on RU-vid... I didn't read ONE... rude, disrespectful, or even generally negative comment about either side. So... as a former serviceman... this memorial day weekend... not ONLY... do I give a SERIOUS "salute" to each and every person that participated in the creation of this video... But also to everyone that shared and spread the positivity of it's contents... and to you... yes, YOU... for taking the time to read this. ('-'ゞ
