If you can't use atomic weapons, what's the point except to facilitate the destruction of the world as we know it i.e "Doctor Strange Love". Granted nukes are a deterrent when dealing with other sane people that have nukes. The strongest country in the world, in the number of nukes, and the Western World is being kicked in the shins by, so far, non-nuclear entities. I applaud the work of bands such as USAFE for their part in building relationships with our world neighbors.
Glenn Miller would have been proud, Sousa would have been proud and every great player who has marched in the USAF band is proud. As an old Drum and Bugle Corps member I enjoyed this to the max. All you haters - you got no soul.
It kinda sorta makes me a little sick to my stomach. Jazz being led by a guy wearing meddles... a cadre of robotic straight standing right angle cats. Except when they wiggle der buttz.
But, hey man! At least it's a gig!! You're well payed including a rack and 3 square meals a day... Plus hanging out and commiserating with 50 other cats! Damn, sign me up!! I was a drummer in the Calif National Guard band for 6 years and we would have killed a chart like this.
The more I watch this clip the more I like it. Congratulations to the USAFE Band. The crowd seems to have enjoyed this performance. That's a great part of what USAF Banding is about. Building relationships within and without the United States.
This performance is a long-standing tradition for the AF Band in Germany... I performed in this very event in 1990 while stationed there...and the Germans LOVE IT!! Having performed both with the ceremonial group, symphonic wind ensemble, and Ambassadors Jazz Band during my tenure...we played EVERYTHING we could to make sure we represented the USA as best we could! This band is considered by our European friends as a "gift" to them from the USA! Music is not a "static" art!
It is no longer what country has the most weapons, it is what country's military band can put on the best show. That's really not too bad. Regrettably I have yet to see a Red Chinese military band put such a show, btw, thanks to Facebook I've seen a Russian military band put on jaw dropping show. I can get into a military bands race, which means money is spent on choreography and marching drills to put on the best show versus a weapons race. There's room for Sousa. It's how it's presented.
Air Force bands can play the crap out of Sousa, but different situations call for different styles. Modern Military Tattoos dictate more of a show concept instead of traditional martial music. The versatility of modern military bands is astounding compared to the past. Sorry if some people want to hear the same program that they heard in the 1950's, but the world progresses. If you want to hear mainstream military band music, there's a lot of it out there, jsut not at this particular gig.
This is the reason why our military bands suck, they dont shine our military like the way the should and deserve. They have them playing this?!?! This is horrible!!! By far the worst I have ever seen, wtf does this have to do with our military, this is something highschool bands play. I am very happy this band does not represent my Unit. Very dissapointed.......
I wonder if they know any martial music? This is a military band! Show tunes are for concerts. Oh well, I'll tune in to a Luftwaffe band and have some real military bandsmen / women.
@sheltycedar Clearly you have no appreciation of good music.It's ENTERTAINMENT bud,and not music to inspire warlike feelings.Geeeeez people are so .....
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joeirwinelectricbass 2 months ago
bellissimo!!!
meldesson 4 months ago
Hey...I love the band. I wrote the music for the show. They have my support!
Horneline1 5 months ago
If you can't use atomic weapons, what's the point except to facilitate the destruction of the world as we know it i.e "Doctor Strange Love". Granted nukes are a deterrent when dealing with other sane people that have nukes. The strongest country in the world, in the number of nukes, and the Western World is being kicked in the shins by, so far, non-nuclear entities. I applaud the work of bands such as USAFE for their part in building relationships with our world neighbors.
SALLYBRASSMAN 6 months ago
Glenn Miller would have been proud, Sousa would have been proud and every great player who has marched in the USAF band is proud. As an old Drum and Bugle Corps member I enjoyed this to the max. All you haters - you got no soul.
TheGmanbruce 7 months ago
Great Choice of tunes .. extremely entertaining
arappefarrell 7 months ago
It kinda sorta makes me a little sick to my stomach. Jazz being led by a guy wearing meddles... a cadre of robotic straight standing right angle cats. Except when they wiggle der buttz.
But, hey man! At least it's a gig!! You're well payed including a rack and 3 square meals a day... Plus hanging out and commiserating with 50 other cats! Damn, sign me up!! I was a drummer in the Calif National Guard band for 6 years and we would have killed a chart like this.
Your tax dollars hard at work
tommymorey 7 months ago
The more I watch this clip the more I like it. Congratulations to the USAFE Band. The crowd seems to have enjoyed this performance. That's a great part of what USAF Banding is about. Building relationships within and without the United States.
SALLYBRASSMAN 7 months ago
This performance is a long-standing tradition for the AF Band in Germany... I performed in this very event in 1990 while stationed there...and the Germans LOVE IT!! Having performed both with the ceremonial group, symphonic wind ensemble, and Ambassadors Jazz Band during my tenure...we played EVERYTHING we could to make sure we represented the USA as best we could! This band is considered by our European friends as a "gift" to them from the USA! Music is not a "static" art!
TomCatSax 7 months ago
It is no longer what country has the most weapons, it is what country's military band can put on the best show. That's really not too bad. Regrettably I have yet to see a Red Chinese military band put such a show, btw, thanks to Facebook I've seen a Russian military band put on jaw dropping show. I can get into a military bands race, which means money is spent on choreography and marching drills to put on the best show versus a weapons race. There's room for Sousa. It's how it's presented.
SALLYBRASSMAN 7 months ago
@SALLYBRASSMAN which country has the most atomic weapon. Thats the only thing that we need to know, to choose, which country are the strongest !
Markusroxx 6 months ago
Air Force bands can play the crap out of Sousa, but different situations call for different styles. Modern Military Tattoos dictate more of a show concept instead of traditional martial music. The versatility of modern military bands is astounding compared to the past. Sorry if some people want to hear the same program that they heard in the 1950's, but the world progresses. If you want to hear mainstream military band music, there's a lot of it out there, jsut not at this particular gig.
Olyjohn1 7 months ago
This is a military band? Sousa would turn over in his grave if he heard this.
McCash40 7 months ago
This is the reason why our military bands suck, they dont shine our military like the way the should and deserve. They have them playing this?!?! This is horrible!!! By far the worst I have ever seen, wtf does this have to do with our military, this is something highschool bands play. I am very happy this band does not represent my Unit. Very dissapointed.......
LordReich1889 7 months ago
@LordReich1889 You obviously know nothing about good music.Let me guess...you want some marches...no?Maybe you like rap?
kaunasprince 7 months ago
the USAF has been playing jazz since Millers time but this...
tptman001 8 months ago
se fantastic good shuine
Zwop1919Wxp1 8 months ago
I wonder if they know any martial music? This is a military band! Show tunes are for concerts. Oh well, I'll tune in to a Luftwaffe band and have some real military bandsmen / women.
oldbobg 8 months ago
@oldbobg
No History....
sheltycedar 8 months ago
@sheltycedar Clearly you have no appreciation of good music.It's ENTERTAINMENT bud,and not music to inspire warlike feelings.Geeeeez people are so .....
kaunasprince 7 months ago
I LOVE TEH BONE SECTION :D. T-BONES FOR LIFE.
psgchisolm 8 months ago
I was stationed at Sembach, 1959-60
granskare 8 months ago
VERY NICE
hva1967 8 months ago
where you take it ?? very good sound !!!!! amazing
grigoreeufonistul 8 months ago
sinatra songs...always the top...the best
iliesko 8 months ago