@JakeDavidHarrison That'sfunny.... I'm sure japan does not teach this in their history classes. Tempo misnomer about Alford (Ricketts) marches...he varied tempos and typically took them brisk
I agree.....112 to 115 BPM is just about right...more than that and the march begins to sound "muddy" unless you have a truly exceptional band like THE Marine Band, Washington Barracks. I've heard them play several times and I'm convinced they could play a march at 180 and still sound clean. It's the tightest band I've ever heard.
I so agree. I bought some CDs by Texas A&M Band... I never play them because the tempos are way too fast.
I was a drummer in Marine Corps Bands for over six years and we kept the tempos at 118-120. When the Marine Band plays National Emblem to move the colors the tempo is 112.
@BJFarnell Actually, Brits have a slow march and quick march. Back in the day a quick march for troops was @ 140 paces per minute. Americans somehow think all British marches should be played slow -- wrong!! (Most Brit marches do work well at a slower tempo) Sousa played 112-120 m.m. for marching troops and 132-140 for concerts in his later life. I like this march at a brighter tempo - its less depressing. I like the euphonium part and low brass, other than that not much is happening.
Nobody seen the irony of playing this is japan..... or that its by the US Navy..... No? Just me... Ok then
And yeah, its way to fast.
JakeDavidHarrison 1 year ago
@JakeDavidHarrison That'sfunny.... I'm sure japan does not teach this in their history classes. Tempo misnomer about Alford (Ricketts) marches...he varied tempos and typically took them brisk
SONofSOUSA 1 year ago
@JakeDavidHarrison .. You're right...this performance is loaded with irony and I'm sure the young Japanese there don't have any idea why.
SpeedyNeutrino43 1 year ago
a wee bit pacey (looking for 120) but, the performance was grrrreat.
MrJimmyboy1972 2 years ago
I agree.....112 to 115 BPM is just about right...more than that and the march begins to sound "muddy" unless you have a truly exceptional band like THE Marine Band, Washington Barracks. I've heard them play several times and I'm convinced they could play a march at 180 and still sound clean. It's the tightest band I've ever heard.
SpeedyNeutrino43 2 years ago
second party makes me shake..
so cool
qtg2345 3 years ago
Why do you guys have to rush everything Standard Quick march time is 120 BPM!!! any fool can play fast and sound reasonable!!
BJFarnell 3 years ago
I so agree. I bought some CDs by Texas A&M Band... I never play them because the tempos are way too fast.
I was a drummer in Marine Corps Bands for over six years and we kept the tempos at 118-120. When the Marine Band plays National Emblem to move the colors the tempo is 112.
5561drum 2 years ago
@BJFarnell Actually, Brits have a slow march and quick march. Back in the day a quick march for troops was @ 140 paces per minute. Americans somehow think all British marches should be played slow -- wrong!! (Most Brit marches do work well at a slower tempo) Sousa played 112-120 m.m. for marching troops and 132-140 for concerts in his later life. I like this march at a brighter tempo - its less depressing. I like the euphonium part and low brass, other than that not much is happening.
SONofSOUSA 1 year ago
Thanks, USA brothers. Don't forget the British "forgotten army" who died on teh Kwai. Thanks for posting.
transonicbuoy1 4 years ago 5
great music!
Thannus37 4 years ago
Excellent!
yilishihfu 4 years ago