birdcage walk Guards Massed bands in london

[t1t296]

@TheXinforel, because the men at the back of the column are the Norwegian HMKG.

[TheXinforel]

Why the Norwegian flag in the background?

[mdl1812]

Hi,

Please can someone reply with the name of the march in this video.

Thanks,

MDL

[kevinmorgan2100]

Oh and by the way that is only half the band playing!

[kevinmorgan2100]

There is no other sound like this, the massed bands of the 5 regiments of footguards, in the World, the marines on either side of the atlantic do not even come close! Yes, the British Government is again planning to cut defence, with the distinct possibility that the Coldstream Guards may disappear altogether. Maybe when all this is history they may get it through their thick heads what they have done! Sadly it will be too late.

[MrAlex2735]

the women are already there

[bill1745]

Who put the drum major's on a diet?

[XxGREATxBRITAINxX]

Norwegian royal/household guard I'm guessing?

[squizzoo]

The most amazing thing is how they march around the piles of horse poop as if it wasn't even there. Unless you saw the poop piles, and asked yourself "are they going to step in that?" you would never know there was poop in the road and a lot of it.

Incredible precision poop avoidance.

[t1t296]

@emptyangel7, well scientific studies have shown that we, as ahuman race are getting taller, maybe theyve forgotten to eat their greens?

[sundayliein4]

The problem with following the back end of a horse is the inevitable happens! The lads would need a toothbrush to get all the shit off their soles that night.

[BaildonLad]

Those are The Kongensgaards aren't they ? Very smart

[suprodupro]

@BaildonLad Hans Majestet Kongens Garde (His Majesty The King's Guard) or HMKG for short.

[mudsailor]

Stirring stuff! . Even better when the plod on his horse disappears in search of a student demo.

[t1t296]

Has anyone noticed, their all really tall

[emptyangel]

@t1t296

I think the HMKG still have a minimum height requirement, or at least their drill squad has.

But, it's a shame the British Foot Guards can no longer afford to maintain the traditional six feet or taller requirement because six footers are apparently hard to come by nowadays.

[kevinmorgan2100]

@emptyangel Footguards height requirement was 5' 8" excepting the Coldstreams which was 5'10" when I joined in 1971. The bands now include female musicians, which would account for some shorter musicians. The height requirement was lowered from 5'10 to 5'8" for the duration of WWII. The Coldstreams reverted back but the other regiments did not. 

[kevinmorgan2100]

@emptyangel Previous height requirements have been as low as 5' 7" this was during WWI. Howeverr the Coldstreams maintained the 6' requirement throughout WWI, but lowered it to 5'11" in 1938. The Grenadiers lowered theirs to 5'10" in 1925, then back to 6' in 1926. So not uniforn across the regiments at all times, and a bit confusing to say the least. Band boys at age 15 were allowed to join at 5' 4" .

[emptyangel]

@kevinmorgan2100

Very informative! Thanks.

[Willem10able]

Perfect discipline ! Greatttt

[dibble419]

@Willem10able Very good. Very smart. I havn't seen this video before. Super to see the Norwegian Guard mar ching behind our Guards on The Mall. Band of the Irish Guards playing and Coldstream Guards marching behind.

[Willem10able]

Great video. Perfect !!!!!!!!!! Was searching for a long time !!

[Insperato62]

Oooo - those Norwegians are smart. Not to mention long legged and slim. Is it the fish diet? Good lads anyway.

[orancarter]

Could you please tell me the name of this wonderful march...... and I would be very interested if you could ell me the name of the drum-major who gives the command. He seems to pop up everywhere. (I know that is asking a lot)

[drummajor2000]

@orancarter The mrch is flying Eagle and the sdm is T Moors

[MetalenTon]

this is magnificent, unbelievable great march

[vieira56]

Oh my God this is fantastic

[1912fld]

I love this march - well done! thanks for posting this - I love BIG bands playing good marches.

[suprodupro]

Foot Guards and HMKG - BEST OF THE BEST.

[Guardsfriend]

This is the German march 'flying eagle' by Blankenburg.

[trapezemusic]

I liked this German march the very first time I heard it, very recently, thanks to another You Tube video. You positioned yourself well, such that even most of the trio can be heard. The band, as always, does an excellent job. Thanks so much for posting this video.

[emptyangel]

Nice to see the Norwegians!

[Musicgutbucket]

Brilliant really is. When was this?

[tralens]

@Musicgutbucket This was either on the evening of the 3rd or 4th June 2009 for the 9.00pm performance of Beating The Retreat on Horse Guards Parade.

[drummajor2000]

The clip was filmed on the 3rd of june 2009. On the 4th I was in the stands on Horse Guards. You can see them live too this year on the 9 and 10th of June. Tickets are only 12 pound

[retrofan1]

Hi Drummajor200 its Retrofan1 here I have Never listened to this March until Now are there any more clips to go with this

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[drummajor2000]

I tried to upload but there was no music. I tried it again. and again no music.!

So sorry!!

[windsorsoldiers]

I bloody well love this video! Must of watched it about 30 times now :P! Nice filming matey.. Did you film them come back?

[tralens]

This is a great video with good sound to boot..The March is the wonderful "Flying Eagle" by Blankenburg.