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I marched in that show. We actually marched for an NFL exhibit on game in Wembly in 2015. The show you just watched took a week to learn and was my 3rd year in the band.

The second one was based on The Lord of the Rings. Their first formation was the One Ring, then they finished that bit by playing the Mordor theme as they turned into the Eye of Sauron.

You missed out on the TRex meal. The TRex bent down and ate a Michigan football player, then spit out the helmet. This band does a completely new show every home game (every 2 weeks), and no matter who they are playing that week, there is ALWAYS a dig at Michigan in it.

As an Iowa Hawkeye fan, it just kills me to admit that Ohio State has, hands down, the best band , period.

THIS is what I love about the US - just that overwhelming scale and joy they have for theatrics and show. Their optimism, enthusiasm and patriotism really is beautiful, compared to the pessimism of the UK.

Ohio State marching band. The best damn band in the land.Being from Ohio no prejudice here.

Hi! Ohio State alumni here! The other ship was for the University of Michigan (or as we call them in Ohio, That Team Up North), and they are our rivals in football. Not much of a rivalry as we continue to smoke them every year, but we keep the tradition going so they have something to look forward to each year ;) Also, the Drum Major was the one with the baton. They have to be really athletic for their job, and they have to be really talented as well. They do a lot of backbends and flips and other really impressive stuff that gets them a lot of credit at house parties. They have to go through a really rigorous audition process to get the chance to become the drum major. And in fact if you google "drum major" one of the first photos that comes up is of the Ohio state one! Sorry for the rant. I don't know if you could tell, but Ohio state fans are pretty passionate! lol

You should react to Ohio State's marching bands Michael Jackson tribute. That was an amazing halftime performance they put on.

the Ohio State band actually played at halftime at the London NFL game a couple years ago

Ohio States band Is often referred to as “The Best Damn Band in the Land” Also that Block M you saw, is for University of Michigan not Michigan State University. Ohio state and University of Michigan have a huge rivalry, arguably the biggest rivalry in all of American sports called “The Game”

You guys should see them in person. The hair on the back on your neck and arms stand up and there is electricity in the air as the band takes the field! It is a surreal feeling that is hard to describe and the pounding of the drums can be felt in your chest! The Ohio Marching Band is known as TBDBITL. (The Best Damn Band In The Land) The members are all Ohio State College students and are rival team is Michigan, not Michigan state.

Ohio state has the best band in the entire country. Hands down no contest. This coming from a Texas tech fan so no bias here

Nice video. Marching bands are huge in the US. Pre-game, halftime, post game. For some amazing videos, look for Texas A&M. BTW, the "M" is for the University of Michigan. Not Michigan State. Ohio State vs Michigan is considered the most heated rivalry in college football.

I'm from Columbus, Ohio. I could care less about American football, but I ADORE OSU marching band performances. They're absolutely AMAZING, and there are so many unbelievable performances.

Love your videos. I’m from the uk but I love marching bands. You should check out HBCU Bands. It’s a different style but really cool. Alabama state university and southern university are two of the best. It’s really interesting to compare the style. Anyways great video.

Ohio State is one of the Biggest schools in the US with roughly 70,000 students enrolled each year

Ohio and “that state up north (michigan)” actually fought a war against each other over the area known as the Toledo strip....the rivalry goes back, way back...TBDBITL is amazing. The blue and yellow M is University of Michigan, Michigan State is green and white.

As if I needed another reason to love these gents! Columbus born and raised here and I'm soooo happy you're reacting to this! Keep it up ❤

The Buckeye marching band is the gold standard in marching bands. Been to hundreds of Buckeye games, and still get goosebumps every time.

Michigan and Ohio state are big rivals in everything lol especially football

My husband is a Michigan fan and he thought that was one of the best things he's ever seen.

In the US, the bands perform in the middle of the game. Yes, the band is made up of students, most of them studying music. Some of us get the opportunity to start in band or orchestra in our middle school years and then once you can play fairly decent they teach you how to march in secondary, or high school. I loved the years I spent in the band and cheerfully call myself a band nerd.

I'm partial to the Purdue All-American Marching Band being an alumnus. But i have to admit that Ohio State has one of the best, if not the best, marching bands in the country.

I'm a diehard college football fan and especially of Notre dame who ironically has the oldest college football band in America. I dont know of a single college band other than Ohio State's. Some of the black colleges like grambling and Southern have pretty cool battle of the bands at halftime but there isnt another band that even attempts this type of stuff.

You guys have to see their performance at Wembley during the NFL game... You will love it being British and all. The second formation that no one can figure out is the Eye or Sauromon (that appears in the tower in the lord of the rings movies). Few things: College football is an all day event. Most people go down in the morning and drink and tailgate for hours before the game. Getting tickets to an Ohio State football game is expensive. It holds 107,000 and it always sold out. If you want to see a big game like Michigan you have to pay upwards of $400 for a ticket.

Daz, I love all your WVU references! Sending you BIG love from Charleston, WV!

Great video! The Ohio State Marching Band actually performed at Wembley during one of the NFL games in London in 2015. I recommend you check it out, it was a really cool show!

I’m from Columbus Ohio and they have the name rightfully so the best damn band in the land. We take as much pride in our band as the football team. Go Bucks! O-H

Great show, guys! My brother was a member of TBDBITL years ago! Brought back great memories.

Thanks Blokes! I'm an Ohio State fan in Ohio & I really appreciate all u said about our band. If u can find video of our drum major close up performing, I think u will be impressed. By the way, it is University of Michigan. They are our arch rivals. We take out the M & spell it xichigan.

Also, watch SCRIPT OHIO, it’s the entrance to the game by the band and it is amazing.

Being from Ohio, I must say they are the "Best Damn Band in the Land" (their motto). Marching bands are like a religion in the states, especially Ohio! thanks for your reaction!

Just a bit of U.S. trivia, Ohio and Michigan border each other, and have a long, long standing rivalry that started in 1836 in a dispute over a piece of land. That dispute was eventually settled, but the rivalry remains to this day.

Being in the band is a huge deal. Very hard to get into, but you get a full scholarship if you get in. And the drum major selection is so intense, that the tryouts are posted on RU-vid.

Texas A&M band will have your jaws on the floor for sure!!! 🔥

The fact that they are doing the shapes while playing music always blows my mind

"I don't know what that is. Is that some sort of emblem?" Me: You don't recognize the Eye of Sauron, boys?

I grew up in Ohio. My dad never missed a single game between Michigan and Ohio. Even when he lived in Michigan for a few years, he sat on the Ohio side. The competitiveness is legendary!

I went to OSU. They practice for 30 hours a week and carry a full academic load. That is why they are the Best damn Band in the Land. OH....IO !

My kids march in a competition school in Ohio. They go to Ohio State University for their State competition and march on this field. Pretty cool!

As someome who went to a HUGE college football school and can't stand Ohio State, I can say without a doubt that their band is far & beyond the best in the country lol

As an Ohioan I may be biased, but I don’t care, OSU has the best marching band.

Yes, those were all students and that was one performance in as many as 14 per season :). I'm biased to ohio state. If you go there make sure you go EARLY so you can take in the traditions like skull session. Others I would recommend are Penn state for a night white out game, Nebraska and Iowa. That said, most colleges and the town/city they are in have some tradition or history that is worthy of being experienced. Do your research before you go so you don't miss anything. Some traditions happen at specific places at specific times and not just "in" the stadium. Oh and don't forget to make sure your wearing the right colors :p

I competed in the last high school marching band competition at OSU and after saw their band preform. It is an amazing experience. Now I'm watching this at the lunch break of my job at the OSU hospital

It was the University of Michigan. This is one of the biggest rivalries in college football. Not Michigan State and they serve beer although it's expensive but they bring it to you.

You should react to the Fighting Texas Aggie Band from Texas A&M University. They are considered by many the best marching band in the US. The best video of them that I found is called "The best aggie band half time show..."

I strongly recommend you guys check out the High School marching scene over here--every year there's a Grand Nationals competition in Indianapolis, IN. The shows are far more complex than college shows, since the high school show is practiced all year, whereas most college shows are just for the next football game. Also, there's a lot of motivation to get good because of the nearly weekly competitions most decent bands perform in. I used to be a part of that. Hands down the best moment of my life is finishing my senior year finals show at our Illinois State marching competition, knowing we left everything we had on the field.

As a person from Michigan, seeing our flag get sunk hurt me on a personal level I didn't know I had. However, it looked pretty cool.

The band that's marching off the field at the beginning is the opposing team's band. They always play first.

It’s a tradition here. Most high schools and Universities have marching bands that play halftime. And yes the players are students.

I love you guys! My only dilemma is I can't figure out who is my favorite. All three entertain me in different ways. A perfect Trifecta.

Wow! That's mind-boggling talent from a band!

Ohio state fan here. We have the best band, there isn’t anything else like it in the country. O-H

An amazing tidbit for you is that music majors are compelled to be in the marching band for 2 years, the majority are engineering and other majors. They spend hours daily from late summer until the end of the season rehearsing. Then about half participate in the band for basketball games. The only break they get is the Spring season. Incredible commitment on the "kids' parts.

The guy in the middle is th Drum Major. He's there to keep the beat with his big baton, like the Queen's sceptre : )

If no one has mentioned it, the craziest thing about The OSU Marching Band's half time performances is they do multiple different shows every year, a new one for each home game. You should also check out Script Ohio.

To answer the question: I went to Ohio State for school and they do sell beer at the games and you can just drink it in your seat. It’s pretty awesome

All of these kids come to college out of high school bands which are amazing in their own right! My daughter is in color guard and the performances are crazy good.

There is another tradition in college football, (well, in professional as well), known as Tailgating. Fans show up in their vehicles outside the stadium and set up their grills to have barbecues and beverages before the games. This is especially true of night games. Instead of sitting in a bar (pub) the fans cook their own foods, enjoy their own drinks, and socialize for several hours before the actual game. Night games have an especially different atmosphere to them, partially due to the pre-game partying (tailgating) that goes on. Just a little FYI for you guys. (Oh, the bars fill up AFTER the game).

They are an amazing band. Their nickname is "TBDBITL", short for "The Best Damn Band in the Land"!

The guy in the middle and running around throwing the baton around is called the Drum Major. He/she is the student who is field commander (and obviously a performer here) of the band. Some of the larger marching bands have 4 or 5 drum majors to lead the band.

4:51 Superman 6:17 Lord of the Rings 8:12 Harry Potter 10:21 Jurassic Park 11:43 Pirates of the Caribbean

If anyone wants to see something that's a classic tradition in football watch script Ohio. The dotting of the i is also an important tradition, students who do it play the sousaphone, if it's a special game then they have a guest do it. A lot of former couches like Woody Hayes have done it, former University Presidents have done it, John Glenn did it. To be asked to dot the i is a HUGE honor.

PS. Specific recommendation -- Fantasic Fightn Texas A&M Band First Half Time of 2019.

Texas A&M - Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band is the must see band

I once had to drive nearly 25 hours to watch my cousin play in the rose bowl in 2015. They won the game but didn’t win the championship. The halftime shows are cool and are just as entertaining as the games themselves.

At 7:40 you were asking what shape the band had made. That's the Eye of Sauron from Lord of The Rings. Can't wait to see your new channel and the content within! Cheers!

I’m from Ohio, although I did not attend school at The Ohio State University (OSU). I cheer on the Buckeyes every year, in addition to the university that I attended in Toledo, Ohio. Yes, the marching band members are students at OSU. The OSU marching band has a new halftime show (similar to the one you reacted to) for every game played at OSU’s stadium. There is a RU-vid video of the OSU Marching Band performing at Wembley Stadium for a American professional football game. University football is almost, if not bigger (draws larger crowds), than professional football. Even though Ohio itself has two professional football teams. OSU’s stadium holds over 100,000 people, which is usually (non Covid-19 years) sold out every game. Typical American football stadiums only hold up to about 80,000 on the higher end. If you want to watch an American college football game, OSU is a good team to watch. In 2020, they are competing for a university national championship. The blue & gold “M” flag in the video that you reacted to, is for OSU’s biggest rival/competitor, Michigan. These two teams play each other once a season. In the U.S.A. this football match-up it is simply known as “The Game,” because it is a long-standing rival (over 100 years). There is a separate Michigan State University team who also happens to be in the same athletic conference as Michigan & OSU. You are permitted to drink at university stadiums, but that only started within the last 5-10 years. Hope you will enjoy a good American university football game, and react to more OSU Marching Band videos. Hope that you enjoyed the “Blockbuster Movie” halftime performance.

Just came across this channel but really respect the dude on the left. He seems like someone who really loves music and respects the commitment these performers made

Great idea for a reaction! I went to OSU and have seen the band many times. They are The Best Damn Band in the Land for a reason! 105,000 people in the stadium would agree!

GO BUCKS!! There's a reason they're called The Best Damn Band In The Land (TBDBITL). There tribute to Michal Jackson was really good also.

Wow!! Its amazing this video showed up as a recommendation because i've never seen a recording of this performance. I had the privilege of seeing this that night and can assure anyone being at a college football game with all the pageantry is a moment never forgotten.... 2021 National Champions of football... The Ohio State University #GOBUCKS

I live in Ohio about 10 minutes from Ohio State Stadium. You ought to see this show while sitting in bleachers.... We are definitely proud of our "Best Damn Band in the land !!!!!!"

The golden ball in HP is called the Snitch (Golden Snitch).

Here in the states we have tailgate (from way back, using the tailgate of a station wagon as a serving table) parties in the parking lot. We barbecue/grill food on portable grills before the game. That is almost as big of an event as the game. Tailgate parties start hours before the actual game.

Many great matching bands throughout the country, another great and unique one is the Texas A&M marching band. They have the largest military marching band and put on some incredible shows.

Being from Ohio i am hella biased for THE Best Damn Band In The Land!! OH

Need to check out West Virginia University (WVU) marching band pre-game performance.

Its Michigan Wolverines. Michigan State are the Spartans. The Ohio State Michigan rivalry is so big, no other schools are allowed to use the term "The Rivalry". The Ohio State band is referred to as TBDBITL pronounced T Bittle it stands for The Best Damn Band In The Land

M was for the University of Michigan. They are rivals. They don't like each other. It's a rivalry like Arsenal vs Tottenham.

In these games, the stadium is generally packed. The half time, fans will head for the toilets and concession stands. Some will wait to see the halftime stuff. Sometimes there are extra activities such as a T-shirt cannon. They might bring out fans to participate in a mini competition. It’s generally fun.

If you're reacting to marching stuff, you've gotta react to "Blue Devils Space Chords" There's an HD version. Amazing. Blue Devils are a Drum and Bugle Corps that competes in the DCI (Drum Corps International) in America! It's a very short video though :(

Also yes everybody in the band and on the football team is a student at Ohio State. It is one of the largest colleges in the United States. The stadium holds up to 110,000 people.

Hello from Columbus. I actually attended that game. Great marching band, eh? Our football team isn’t to bad either. The video doesn’t do a good job of showing how large Ohio Stadium is. Capacity is around 112,000. It almost always sells out for Football games. If you enjoyed this, then I suggest viewing a video of their pregame show. It’s an excellent example of martial precision marching. They finish the show by performing script OHIO as they march across the field. It’s been a tradition since 1936.

Great reactions! You guys really are the fastest growing channel 😂😂

The Ohio State Band came to London back in 2015 and were in a parade and did one of their halftime shows at Wembley. You guys should check out one of those videos!

LOL! You guys made me feel better that I also didn't recognize the music from the TLotR movie!

I've seen many, but the best one live that I ever got to see was Texas A&M's. We played them a couple of times when i was in school and they always impressed.

The drum major - with the baton - leads the march.

"I've seen people at 10 to 3 say, "go on, we've got time for another"". 😂🤣😂🍺🍺🍺🍻

As an alumnus, the Ohio State Band is amazing, and was a privilege to spend my college years to enjoy the games.

We have marching bands in middle school and high school as well. We do competitions and parades as well @s half times. Also remember that the college bands students have to study as well as practice and perform.

The Ohio State University Marching band or TBDBITL as we like to call it, did perform on your side of the pond back in October of 2015. They performed a pregame show at Wembley Stadium prior to the NFL game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Buffalo Bills.

The “Enter Sandman” beginning is at Virginia Tech

Ohio State University(OSU) vs. University of Michigan(U of M)---The Best Damn Band In The Land--I have lived in Ohio my entire life and still have not seen this band live. I have seen the Ohio University(OU) and they are an awesome marching band in their own right!!!

The historically black college, Florida A&M University, has the most soulful marching band around. Check them out.

Born and raised a Buckeye and the band still gives me goosebumps!

Don't know if you noticed but... before Superman saves the falling building, he backs up in a 'phonebooth' .... notice the red ribbon with the word 'phone' on it to show that Clark Kent goes into the phone booth to change into Superman. Haven't heard any reactor mention it. The second, Lord of the Rings and the Eye of Sauran. The third, Harry Potter (his inials and the 'Z' scar) and the Quidditch game (with the Golden Snitch that Harry must catch) flying around the field until Harry catches it. Then Jurassic Park with the T-Rex eating the people. Then Pirates of the Caribbean with the Ohio ship sinking the Michigan ship (two rivals in football). This is amazing.

They came to the UK and performed at Wembley. Y’all should check it out. Btw some away games are more than a day away. They are truly dedicated.

personally I like HBCU marching bands they have more swagger in my opinion LOL