Black Dyke Mills Band plays Knight Templar, Delph 2007

[darkslayer106]

Those Basses are working hard - super sound!

[9VFN10EX4ME]

I've been listening around the posts for this piece all morning and can categorically declare that Black Dyke play this piece with an unrivalled passion bordering on fanaticism ! Listen to Grimethorpe in 1998 with their amazing solo cornet. Brighouse and Rastrick in 2011, or Black Dyke in the rain 2009. On my dessert island this would get me out of bed in the morning ! Thanks from an expat who misses this culture so much. These amazing sounds bring tears of joy !

[9VFN10EX4ME]

I've been listening around the posts for this piece all morning and can categorically declare that Black Dyke play this piece with an unrivalled passion bordering on fanaticism ! Listen to Grimethorpe in 1998 with their amazing solo cornet. Brighouse and Rastrick in 2011, or Black Dyke in the rain 2009. On my dessert island this would get me out of bed in the morning ! Thanks from an expat who misses this culture so much. These amazing sounds bring tears of joy !

[9VFN10EX4ME]

I've been listening to brass band postings all morning of this piece. I can categorically state that Black Dyke play this piece with an unrivalled passion bordering on fanataicism ! Although some bands provide more lyricism, at the end of the day on a dessert island, this would be the only performance that would get me out of bed in the morning ! Listen to Grimethorpe 1998 and Brighouse and Rastrick 2011. Black Dyke in the rain 2009 ! Thanks from an expat who misses this culture so much.

[90eskimo]

i liked that part from 0:00 to 4:34

[SuperMike1604]

@Oakeley Yes, but look at the band's achievements over the last century. 22 National Championships (4 in last decade), 29 Open Championships (2 in last decade) shows a consistency over a long time. Unparalleled

[lennhart]

I cannot think of a better brass band than these guys. Simply superb!

[MyFkinName]

saw another recording of this last year and right at the start you can hear someone barking like a dog.

[SuperMike1604]

@MyFkinName It was a dog

[johsydare]

Where's the percussion?

[bannan61]

This is from the Whit Friday contest in Saddleworth. Percussion isn't allowed.

[markpreece]

Love the basses at 2:50 to 3:00. Wonderful blend guys!

[Cala6491]

I see a whale :O

[bender0502]

the whale plays a pretty good bass though...

[k8yw8y]

@Cala6491 how rude!!!!!!!!

[tubadude62]

I love Grimethorpe's version, but this one is a lot more ballsy.

[a4ar0n]

brass bands only im sure.

[Musicalrentboy]

a mark of 99.5.

you tell me what was wrong with that.

[PenisFriday]

0.5, obviously.

[bender0502]

100 is probably the mark only God deserves... but this came pretty close to that!!

[zoot69]

I absolutely love this march

[xXxBethanyJanexXx]

I was there when they did this is was fantastic =) and whit friday=Amazing times =) xx

[yuxibd]

ahhhhhhh this bring back memorys of when i wa a lad wit friday in greenfield.

[Avelyn81]

It would be nice if there were more videos of this group on here.

[Matovics0417]

Very nice bass

[lclaughton]

Such fine bass brass but, how uncomfortable to the low back hold these units in this manor..Such beatiful intonation..so sweet to the ear! I so appreciate these players..Thankyou so much!

[ngar2]

see the comments on when I asked Matt R how he does it on second page

[gregtuba]

Quel volume ! C'est plutôt pas mal pour un concert en plein air xD

[Flossferry]

Au faite, c'est un concours des 'brass bands' annuaire mene strictement mene dans un esprit de surenchere..et pas toujous completelment congenial! Mais la musique - c'est fantastique, et surtout ce 'brass band'.

[bandfan318]

Without a doubt one of the finest performances I've heard in a long time. Black Dyke is the greatest!

[euphfellowship]

MY GOD!!! What a bass section!!!

[euphfellowship]

Haha actually, you can say less - they dropped the 'Mills' a few years ago!

[seesharp53]

Absolutely top class! Along with Grimethorpe, the best in the world (I've lived in Bradford AND Barnsley so I'm biased towards both bands). Just one critisism - I thought the saxophones were a bit feeble ... just joking.

[euphoniumtillidie]

saxophones? no saxes in a BRASS band!

[seesharp53]

Yes, I know - that's why I put "just joking" at the end to emphasise my last comment was a humorous one and not a literal statement.

[foodmore]

damn that's tight

[ngar2]

I asked Matt (the bass player and strap in question) and to quote:

"I was wearing the marching strap but not in the usual method. When we march down the street I wear it over my right shoulder as normal to support the instrument.

For the contest march though, I find that the strap impedes the breating slightly so I take it off and hang it over my left shoulder, which gives a little bit of support.

Hope this clears up the srap on (ha ha ha!!!) or off question for everyone.

[cjmac92]

Black Dyke were absolutely immense at the Yorkshire Area. What a performance! And this performance of Knight Templar isn't so bad either :]

[markmp07]

DA BASS IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[deltadog7]

I agree the bass is awsome along woth the rest of the band.

[ebombVizzle]

what a bass part

[tubasmarties1992]

it is indeed :) i play that part with the band im in :) i love this march!!

[EngineerFoLife]

I have to say, seeing these guys in real life is almost an unreal experience. I've seen them in concert twice now, and they were the best two concerts I've ever been to!

[PMDVD]

Nice to see a couple of young lads playing with the top band!

[bender0502]

a wrong note can happen to the best.

though it is certain that the best end up with Black Dyke or another top of the line Brass Band!!

[LDNDoll]

omg its amazing!!! Black Dyke band are so cool xx

[DTNSU]

The basses are amazing.

[06cbinns]

FANTASTIC BASSES!!! This piece is one of the best contest marches in the world. Well played.

[Kerlerot]

Woaouhhhh !

Les Brass band anglais ont les meilleurs cornettistes de la planète.

J'adore toutes ces musiques que j'écoutais sur la BBC le samedi afternoon depuis St-Malo !

Sorry my english is not good because my teachers were too crazy lol

I'm 62 old.

Kenavo

[bannan61]

Bon jour mon ami. Je suis 57 et je ne parle pa francais. Le band "Black Dycke" est fantastique.

John Whitmmore

[basscymro]

How did the BBb bass players manage to hold the instruments for so long without straps? They are heroes - not many players could do it! Why not use straps? I know that the mouthpiece position with a strap is difficult, but can be corrected with a shank.

[pellekopp]

they have straps...

[basscymro]

The Eb palayers have straps - the Bb do not. The Sovereign BBb is so heavy that most people could not hold it in the playing positiuon for more than a few minutes!

[pellekopp]

there are two bb basses, right?

and they're standing to the right as we see them, right?

just look at the very end ~4.27-4.33 and you'll see no 2 from the right (no 3 counting the cornet) removing a *drum roll drrrrrr* strap!

[basscymro]

Yes, I agree - the BBb player on our left does have a strap attached to the top carriage ring of the instrument, but it does not seem to go over his right shoulder, where you would expect it to be. The strap also seems to be very slack. The usuual way to play with a strap would be to have it very tight (like the EEb player). Perhaps the BBb player could tell us what is going on?

[pellekopp]

call him!

=P

[ngar2]

See my answer on more recent posts

[tubaguybh]

Fantastic video! Great brass blend and I love the basses!

[sailorlunafan]

Top class playing throughout the piece.

[NJLouis66]

Even through my tiny laptop speakers this sounds just glorious! Bravo!

[Simnator92]

OMG, I Love It!

[luxiguy]

you cant get any better than this!

[kittyfreek]

Me too, teflonde, hedley and everyone else who loves the sound of brass. My dad was a trombonist, I've played cornet and tenor horn but have moved on to trumpet because it's more versatile. I'll never stop loving this sound though (I can feel a slating coming on!!!)

[scottishchik]

What does it matter if you see the people really though? I would sit and listen with my eyes closed everytime and not care

[bannan61]

You've made 7 comments so I guess you have watched the video at least 7 times. Can't be that boring. In the Whit Friday bedlam you get as close as possible and just aim the camcorder. Delph is hectic as hell. Watch my clips from Dobcross, Lydgate, Lees, Grotton and previous years at Delph etc and they are usually facing the band. I'm not the BBC - just a punter having a bit of fun. I'll try to do better in 2008!!

[tubamar]

Black Dyke by far the best Brass Band in the World.

BBBC might have the best soloists but that doesn't make the best brass band. It is like have a football team of David Beckham's. All razamataz and no real class. The reason Black Dyke are the best is because they live and breath what hey do on a daily basis. This band has won every competition over the last 150 years. Also a brass band had to be English as the American's have a totally different sound.

[bariguru]

After further thought, I have realized that you are right. BBBC seems to be more for entertainment. I do hear the precision and attention to detail in this performance.

[XathraEuphonium]

omg black dyke! you go! ive watched this video like 6 times now... damn its a nice song played VERY good, I can actually say perfect

Way to go Black dyke!

[hedleyhedleyhedley]

As a North Seaton Colliery Band member in the 60's...........and a frequenter of the Bedlington Miners' Picnic............all I can say is.......this performance was sublime.........only surpassed by the composer George Allen...........well done Dyke.........I had tears in my eyes..........it was fantastic.......

Hedley

[bariguru]

No march is complete without the euphonium!

[Airman410]

Black Dyke is certainly the more prestigious brass band in history.. but i've gotta say, i think that in our current day, the Brass Band of Battle Creek would have to be considered the current best in the world, simply because they are a gathering of pretty much the best brass players from around the world.. the reason the BBBC only plays exhibition concerts and not competition is because it just wouldn't be fair.

[bannan61]

You are right in saying "they are a gathering". I'm not disputing their excellence but they aren't a regular band are they?. Pity they don't enter contests then we could judge. Playing exhibitions is all very well but where's the pressure? To suggest that they would beat the likes of Dyke and Fodens isn't right is it? Nobody actually knows. "It wouldn't be fair" is a real cop out!!

[bariguru]

I dunno . . The Brass Band of Battle Creek might give them a run for their money!

[Hornman64]

I agree, the BBBC is the greatest overall, most versatile and accomplished.

[brassheavy]

why do the BIG boys always have the small uniforms?!!! ha, ha Great playing and the best band in the world.!!!!

[GsyMoo]

Simply Outstanding!

[crazydan93]

Very entertaining. A class act to follow.

[bu1967]

I've got to get their CD with Knight Templar! I cannot get enough of it.

[worldofbrassdotcom]

You may be interested to know that this actual performance at Delph will be on a CD of Highlights from Whit Friday Marches 2007 which will be released later in the year.

Black Dyke have recorded Knight Templar a few times, most recently on a CD called Essential Dyke Volume 4. Visit the World of Brass website for more details, item number 21243.

[bannan61]

Will Bob Rodgers be selling this at the Delph Band Club?

[worldofbrassdotcom]

Don't know, you will need to ask him.

[bannan61]

I've just bought the 2007 Whit Friday Delph CD and very good it is too. A nice mix of top bands and a few lesser names having a go. Great sound considering it's taken from a live outdoor event.I strongly recommend it.

[Aurora7]

Hi there. I was considering buying that CD, so you'd recommend it then?

[bannan61]

Yes, it's well worth getting. Some great performances (including the one on this video), some not so good ones but it nicely capures the event. Plays for over 70 minutes and good sound too.

[tedtoote]

Well Ive lived in Greenfield all my life and Brighouse always run em close--can tell its Brighouse from a mile away. Best day of the year but lets keep it secret!!

[LordAshfordly]

Im sure George Allan would be proud

[PSUswed]

Cool stuff!!

[scottishchik]

I was nearly cryin' at this cause i have this on my iPod, was such a weird feeling to hear them playin' it live, and my fav march at that =D good to see a video of it up

[cleric50]

Me To They are the best and very clear sounding if played well. I think only Problem with Brass Bands is the Horn and Trombone section. Main reason for that is that they always try and pin the blame on the basses

[bannan61]

Glad you like the videos. Are you a Delpher??

[bannan61]

The last 3 bands on were Dyke, Fodens and Delph. Midnight or there abouts.

[5thsection]

Especially like the very slight rubato (see intro into main strain, and end of trio)...that's what makes a really classy performance.

I heard them earlier that night, but this one is better.

[Aurora7]

I was standing just to the left and back a little from the person with the camera.. I didn't even notice the filming.