I was recently best man at my best friend's wedding, held at a Renaissance Festival in Texas. The reception was held in the pavilion there. He had a group of pipers to supply the music. Unbeknownst to me he also planned a surprise for me. At one point he had them play "The Marine Hymn". I almost cried. It sounds wonderful on the pipes. Then they asked for requests. I immediately said, "Black Bear, sir". They all grinned and the leader said, "By God, sir you know pipes. Right, sir."
What a wonder to behold! I remember as a kid, growing up in Minneapolis, being taken each year to hear the pipes and drums by an old Scotsman who was a friend of our family. I never have lost my love of the pipes and drums. I spent 24 years in the US Army and whenever we trooped the colors with a regiment from the Commonwealth there was no one happier to hear the music than I.
I'm a German-Canadian but am a little bit of Irish and Scottish from my Mom's side and proud of it. I was also in Army Cadets. Didn't join the army but was seriously considering it. But with a farm here in Saskatchewan to run I didn't do it. I learned to appreciate the importance of pipes and drums in our military history and this was my favourite tune. It pumped me up so much! Scotland the Brave was another awesome one, and Amazing Grace made the hair on the back of my neck literally stand up!
Allright you two, I'm from the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, New Scotland, created as a crown colony by the King of Scotland, James VI. There is a part of Edinburgh Castle that is proclaimed by that king to be part of Nova Scotia so that the nobles who became part of the Baronets of Nova Scotia could receive that honour. Towns with names like Inverness, Ingonish and New Glasgow exist here. We are proud of our heritage. We even have a Gaelic College and that language is flourishing here.
Well said Mate ~ we on this Island are like one Family with various Aunts , Uncles etc spread around the place be that in the UK , Aus, NZ , Canada or the US . Its the quality of the music and the pride in it that matters .
Hi, I'm English born. My Great Grandfather was a Lt. Colonel in India during the Raj in the 1890's and I can imagine him hearing the Scottish Regiments playing this when returning to Barracks. Its my favourite Pipe tune and think this is the best version the Black bear on the Tube at present. Thanks for posting.... We are so lucky to have such Great Military history in Britain and Our Scottish Regiments and tunes like this a big part of it. the ever present thin red line!!!!
Rare Lyrics the Black Bear Now when the pipes are ringing and the kilts are swinging. And your heart is singing as you gaily march along. You can hear the story that is brave and roary In the tunes of glory of an old Scots song. If you're standing near them and you ever hear them. You will want to cheer them as you feel the glory there. Because the rhythm fills you and the drum beat wills you. And the music thrills you of the old Black Bear. Brave are the orders we carry before us Brave are the hearts that will lift in the chorus Hear them playing, hear them saying That's the story in the tunes of glory When the pipes are ringing and the kilts are swinging. And your heart is singing as you gaily march along. You can hear the story that is brave and roary In the tunes of glory of an old Scots song. Brave are the orders we carry before us Brave are the hearts that will lift in the chorus Hear them playing, hear them saying That's the story in the tunes of glory When the pipes are ringing and the kilts are swinging. And your heart is singing as you gaily march along. You can hear the story that is brave and roary In the tunes of glory of an old Scots song. Brave are the orders we carry before us Brave are the hearts that will lift in the chorus Hear them playing, hear them saying That's the story in the tunes of glory If you're standing near them and you ever hear them. You will want to cheer them as you feel the glory there. Because the rhythm fills you and the drum beat wills you. And the music thrills you of the old Black Bear. Brave are the orders we carry before us Brave are the hearts that will lift in the chorus Hear them playing, hear them saying That's the story in the tunes of glory
this has to be one of the proudest most rousing military tunes of all time been parade commander a number of time were te pipes hve played this and never failed to be moved
Loved going to see and hear the Edinburgh [ Scotland ] Military Tattoo with my parents [ from Thornaby on Tees, Yorkshire, England, UK - my Scottish DNA ] and listen especially the Black Bear - one of many.
"The Black Bear" played as shown here is the traditional RETREAT as it was originally composed. It is also stylized in an up-tempo version to sound more like a battle formation tune. FANTASTIC VIDEO! 5 STARS! Ah Rah Best!
As proud as i was marching behind a military pipe band,i was always greatful to hear this tune knowing that we were coming of parade and returning to barracks.As for the brass bands i think they complimented the pipes well,Tosh 37, ex, 1st Bn Q.O.Hldrs
@Rikki0 Great story and a memory. I'm from Houston and I know the Ren Fest well. I love "The Black Bear". I was brought up on the pipes and drums by my father, Maj. Edward Driscoll,. He passed away at 93 in March and is resting at the Houston National Cemetery. He served in the CBI Theater in WW2 with the Black Watch. At his graveside service I had pipers play "The Black Bear".."Going Home" and "Amazing Grace".
I was there when it was called the Nova Scotia Tattoo in 1981. I was one of the RCR band members who participated. I have great vivid memories of this event.
@fisherman06100 We do indeed consider it an honor, fisherman. Scotland has a wonderful history. It is good to have such friends. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Semper Fi from Texas. Vietnam 69-71 5th Marines 2/1
@Tormod MacLeod Highland Cathedral was composed by a couple of Germans. On a piano. Amazing Grace was written by an English vicar. With music composed later by an American clergyman.
@Tormod MacLeod Butthurt? Another example of cross-cultural fertilisation, albeit a rather coarse one. And "we still play it and made it our own"? So extend the same courtesy to others, is what I'm saying. There are far more important things to worry about.
@Tormod MacLeod Google and paste what? Lost me, dear boy. And I'm ex-military - the last people on earth to go looking for a fight. Especially over something so trivial.
Oh thank goodness, Scotland chose to remain part of the United Kingdom. Being Welsh, it makes me extremely proud that i am part of a country that has a heritage and history that stretches back well over a thousand years. I can speak with great honour, when i think of Scotland, with such a great history in serving the Crown, in the many great conflicts down the centuries. What is more Scottish, than the annual Edinburgh Military tattoo..
***** Yesterday i booked for the first night of the tattoo. Ive been planning to go for many year's but have never got around to doing anything about it. I am really looking forward to it, as you can probably imagine.
+Peter Lewis While my opinion on Scottish independence differs from yourself, your generosity reminds me of the brethren we would have lost. Can the the next vote be of an independence for the city of London?
+Peter Lewis take it from the english, we're proud to fight alongside both of you, and not to forget the irish also. some of britain's better fighting has been done by our 'celtic' nation troops.
***** Another fact is that the English treated the Scots so badly in the past and forced the Scottish people to join.They only joined becuz they had nothing left to lose. I would free Scotland if I could. Scotland Free Forever!!!!
@lindygee Thank you for the reply, Lindygee. What you say is quite true. The Scottish people have a long and proud history and are a wonderful people. Unfortunately all countries have their share of trolls, including my own. Semper Fi.
@sundimented i dont know how someone could say that this is a song that should only be played by highlanders and only on the pipes and the drums, you should be proud as a scot, as i am, that other nations would have the honor of playin this tune with the highlanders
Scottish regiments and pipe bands have been a part of North American History ever since Scottish Immigrants came and settled in the America's hundreds of years ago. Highland bands are a part of many police and fire departments as well as military regiments. Through demographic changes not all members that join these regiments/ bands are Scottish, but are more than proud to uphold the traditions of these regiments.
@Rikki0 Rikki thank you for your service in that difficult time. i had many members of my family in vietnam, both in the army and the navy. the world is very fortunate have people that show the dedication and give the self sacrafice that you and so many others have through out time.
Now when the pipes are ringing and the kilts are swinging. And your heart is singing as you gaily march along. You can hear the story that is brave and roary In the tunes of glory of an old Scots song. If you're standing near them and you ever hear them. You will want to cheer them as you feel the glory there. Because the rhythm fills you and the drum beat wills you. And the music thrills you of the old Black Bear.
@renard801 As wimpous said, this is another band then those with the green berets. German Bundeswehr actually has 18 military bands, the color of their beret depends on the division or unit they are attached to. e.g.: red berets are worn by the Heeresmusikkorps (army bands) 12 and 300, green berets by HMK 2 and the Stabsmusikkorps (Staff Army Band = ceremonial service in Berlin), afaik
@tallpaul521 Thank you, tallpaul. Propers to your father. CBI was one of the roughest theaters in WWII. The next time I visit my friends in HNC I will pay my respects to him. I will lie there with him and my brothers someday. Good company.
uhm. K. No we're not Scotland, having said that, a huge part of our heritage comes from Scotland. Why do you think we have Highland Regiments? Why does Simon Fraser University have the best (2008 Pipe Championships) pipe band in the world? To those who think that being a Celt, or a Scot is about some fairy tale new age religion, I say to you Get Effed, but my Grandparents came during the Highland Clearances, and I'm proud to say that I'm a Scot. One day, I'l return home.
I love the Bagpipes and drums...I too will catch hell but I'm thinking there may have been one or two instruments too many here. This band is well organized and plays and marches well together. I can barely hear the Bagpipes. The drums came out well. I've been to Scotland several times and played in a lot of pubs there. One of my forefathers came here from Scotland in the early 1700's. All this from my family tree. Wish I could hear this with Bagpipes and drum only. Bagpipes on my utube site.
Scotland's a big party - and everybody's welcome. Might be my imagination, but these American soldiers look like they've got a wee bit of a spring in their steps there!
have always loved theis tune. Always diissappointed at Tattoos we only get a few bars. Thid video is valhalla. Love it and it is on my favourites also told others of the video. >
The drummer @1:19; when I was a kid watching a parade (Royal Canadian Navy at the time) a drummer lost one of those "sticks." I recovered it from the gutter, tied a quick knot in the cord and I ran down the street, elbowed my way through the crowd and held it out for him. Great smile and nod from the chap probably grateful he wouldn't have to explain the loss to his PO.
There's only one set of musicians who can play the Black Bear properly, and that's the Black Watch. Of course we all hear these rumours that the Scottish Regiments are about to be set loose. But none of us believe them.
@sundimented If you were talking about the troops in tans at the start of the video, then you are mistaken. Those are Canadian troops. Most likely from 2RCR. When the Canadian Black Watch regiment was disbanded, 2 Battalion the Royal Canadian Regiment took on a lot of the Canadian Black Watch's traditions, Black bear is dear to our hearts, and I heard many a time on the parade square.
Interesting comments considering this is a CANADIAN event. A majority of the pipe bands are Regular Army, Militia or community based groups. To those that think these folks are not "true" Scots, you don't understand the nature of North Americans. All of us are a summary of our ancestors be they Scots from the Maritimes, Irish from Newfoundland or Quebcois. I am proud of my Irish and Scots heritage. I am proud of my country and also proud of the land of my father and mother's birth, Canada!
BEST DISPLAY IVE EVER SEEN TAKES A CANADIAN TO PLAY THE PIPES.AFTER ALL FIRST PIPER TO WIN VICTORIA CROSS WAS CANADIAN PIPER RICHARDSON DURING WORLD WAR ONE. BY EX GORDON HIGHLANDER BYDAND
The people who left Scotland came with their bagpipes, kilts, language, music, religion, and whatever else makes up a culture. They didn't stop being who they were and that culture is alive today in their offspring. They didn't say, "Well, I guess we don't have a right to the pipes, kilts, songs, dances, poems, whatever, because we aren't Scottish anymore." No, they influenced the world they settled in and vice versa, but they didn't stop being who they were.
It is pointless to argue with these nitwits. I have been to Scotland and I can assure you most of the people there are nothing like them. In fact, they are delighted that we across the pond still hold the motherland in such high esteem. And I might add, there is a bit of promotion of our ancestry because Scotland wants and needs tourists.
@TheNaughtiusmaximus ....again, well said. I was not disparaging my heritage. I am proud of who I am, and I feel that I am a better person for being a mutt. For reasons I can't explain those pipes and drums still call to me though.
Blue jeans are cowboy clothing just like the cowboy hat and boots, I am a Texan and I could care less if someone wears my State's trademark clothing. As for us having shit culture, iI think you mean we have a culture of not getting the shit kicked out of us.
THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to learn to play the Bagpipes!!! ( suggestion, anyone?) I'm a singer, pianist with Masters Degree in Music, have played flute and horn any suggestions? heritage is primarily Scottish , Irish , English and Dutch heard the pipes but tonight at Church heard them and now this ---got to do something about it---changed forever ---please advise somebody---oh yeah--I'm pumped
@TheNaughtiusmaximus I think you are confused. I am not of Scottish heritage but was a Canadian soldier (of Irish heritage). I love the pipes and drums (or as we would slag the boys...pots and pans).
@TheNaughtiusmaximus I should have added that I was in the Canadian SSF (Petawawa) when we were rebadged to 2nd Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group. Our new shoulder patch was a black bear and this became the Bgde march.
@TheNaughtiusmaximus Well said. I expect (being from the the Canadian Maritime Provinces) I am a mutt..... Irish, Scot, Brit, French, Aboriginal, American, etc.....) The only part I am sure of is the Irish, but I do love the Scottish Pipes and Drums. Some of my best memories in uniform are parading to the "pots and pans".
This sure puts a spring into your step doesn't it?!?!? I could march into a battle in open field with this, but..I would probably get SO into the music I might accidentally march TOO far ahead OUT of the line!!! XD.
in kingston ontario we love the bagpipes queens university (where i attend) is of scottish origin so we have an excellent pipe band and we also have fort henry (where i work). At the fort we play black bear whenever a hot woman is in the fort lol.
Okay, I'm gonna catch hell for this, I know. But I can take it. The Black Bear is my favorite pipe tune, but I kinda like the addition of the brass. It doesn't attempt to take over the tune, it just throws in a little accent at certain points. I love it either way, but I think this one is pretty nice to listen to.
Listen and watch, if you ever can, to The Black Bear being sounded by the Gurkha Pipes and Drums - and then be afraid, be very afraid! Especially if you are 'the enemy', and it is dark.
In addition to below - though it's still good entertainment and shows team effort - Black Bear was written for the pipes and drums and when palyed by any quality pipe and drum band (not just Scottish - the Scot don't hold the World title) it truly stirs the blood. The brass sounds good but spoils the true essence.
Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, I see Scots, Germans, Irish, English, and Other Europeans dressing up in Cowboy hats and boots, what is wrong with someone who is not Scottish wearing a kilt?
You know if the two of you were in any way representative of the Scottish people, I would never set foot over there or have anything to do with Scotland. As for America's diverse culture, it is a HUGE place. Obviously, you saw very little of America because there are many cultures--some are not at all assimilated into America. Also, we love to dress up in green on St. Paddy's Day and have parades. We're all Irish on March 17.
Well done. not so easy to loop with Black bear at the end of a long performance. I've also seen a Police band, is it correct ? Huge salutations to Allies and deept gratitude and respect for the Braves fallen on France battlefields.
very amazing video I have played in only one and just for the info section of the vid ..lol I hope you were joking for where is played Canada you mean lol
@Rikki0 These same posters show up on this board periodically as welcome as flies at a picnic. For some reason, they feel they must be sure that nobody mistakes themselves as Scottish unless they pass their inspection. Frankly, nobody should care. The vast majority of Scots welcome their cousins across the pond to visit them and pay homage to their ancestry. Ignore them.
@sundimented how many folk in the Royal Regiment of Scotland Pipe Band d'you think will actually come from the Highlands? A handfull. Most of them'll come from the Central Belt.
@PURPLEBEATTIE1 There is only one hospital in Clydebank, and it is big in my windows! It is a world class Heart hospital, I hope your friend has recovered well. If not, play this music to them! Regards from Dalmuir, Clydebank.
I was recently best man at my best friend's wedding, held at a Renaissance Festival in Texas. The reception was held in the pavilion there. He had a group of pipers to supply the music. Unbeknownst to me he also planned a surprise for me. At one point he had them play "The Marine Hymn". I almost cried. It sounds wonderful on the pipes. Then they asked for requests. I immediately said, "Black Bear, sir". They all grinned and the leader said, "By God, sir you know pipes. Right, sir."
What a wonder to behold! I remember as a kid, growing up in Minneapolis, being taken each year to hear the pipes and drums by an old Scotsman who was a friend of our family. I never have lost my love of the pipes and drums. I spent 24 years in the US Army and whenever we trooped the colors with a regiment from the Commonwealth there was no one happier to hear the music than I.
Thank you for your service, from a stout & true Englishman.
This is a spectacular performance. I don't care if they are Canadians and not "real Scots." They do Canada, and yes even Scotland, proud.
I'm a German-Canadian but am a little bit of Irish and Scottish from my Mom's side and proud of it. I was also in Army Cadets. Didn't join the army but was seriously considering it. But with a farm here in Saskatchewan to run I didn't do it. I learned to appreciate the importance of pipes and drums in our military history and this was my favourite tune. It pumped me up so much! Scotland the Brave was another awesome one, and Amazing Grace made the hair on the back of my neck literally stand up!
Allright you two, I'm from the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, New Scotland, created as a crown colony by the King of Scotland, James VI. There is a part of Edinburgh Castle that is proclaimed by that king to be part of Nova Scotia so that the nobles who became part of the Baronets of Nova Scotia could receive that honour. Towns with names like Inverness, Ingonish and New Glasgow exist here. We are proud of our heritage. We even have a Gaelic College and that language is flourishing here.
Well said Mate ~ we on this Island are like one Family with various Aunts , Uncles etc spread around the place be that in the UK , Aus, NZ , Canada or the US . Its the quality of the music and the pride in it that matters .
Hi, I'm English born. My Great Grandfather was a Lt. Colonel in India during the Raj in the 1890's and I can imagine him hearing the Scottish Regiments playing this when returning to Barracks. Its my favourite Pipe tune and think this is the best version the Black bear on the Tube at present. Thanks for posting.... We are so lucky to have such Great Military history in Britain and Our Scottish Regiments and tunes like this a big part of it. the ever present thin red line!!!!
Love this tune - probably the best version I've heard of The Black Bear
Rare Lyrics the Black Bear
Now when the pipes are ringing and the kilts are swinging.
And your heart is singing as you gaily march along.
You can hear the story that is brave and roary
In the tunes of glory of an old Scots song.
If you're standing near them and you ever hear them.
You will want to cheer them as you feel the glory there.
Because the rhythm fills you and the drum beat wills you.
And the music thrills you of the old Black Bear.
Brave are the orders we carry before us
Brave are the hearts that will lift in the chorus
Hear them playing, hear them saying
That's the story in the tunes of glory
When the pipes are ringing and the kilts are swinging.
And your heart is singing as you gaily march along.
You can hear the story that is brave and roary
In the tunes of glory of an old Scots song.
Brave are the orders we carry before us
Brave are the hearts that will lift in the chorus
Hear them playing, hear them saying
That's the story in the tunes of glory
When the pipes are ringing and the kilts are swinging.
And your heart is singing as you gaily march along.
You can hear the story that is brave and roary
In the tunes of glory of an old Scots song.
Brave are the orders we carry before us
Brave are the hearts that will lift in the chorus
Hear them playing, hear them saying
That's the story in the tunes of glory
If you're standing near them and you ever hear them.
You will want to cheer them as you feel the glory there.
Because the rhythm fills you and the drum beat wills you.
And the music thrills you of the old Black Bear.
Brave are the orders we carry before us
Brave are the hearts that will lift in the chorus
Hear them playing, hear them saying
That's the story in the tunes of glory
this has to be one of the proudest most rousing military tunes of all time been parade commander a number of time were te pipes hve played this and never failed to be moved
Loved going to see and hear the Edinburgh [ Scotland ] Military Tattoo with my parents [ from Thornaby on Tees, Yorkshire, England, UK - my Scottish DNA ] and listen especially the Black Bear - one of many.
"The Black Bear" played as shown here is the traditional RETREAT as it was originally composed. It is also stylized in an up-tempo version to sound more like a battle formation tune. FANTASTIC VIDEO! 5 STARS!
Ah Rah Best!
As proud as i was marching behind a military pipe band,i was always greatful to hear this tune knowing that we were coming of parade and returning to barracks.As for the brass bands i think they complimented the pipes well,Tosh 37, ex, 1st Bn Q.O.Hldrs
@Rikki0 Great story and a memory. I'm from Houston and I know the Ren Fest well. I love "The Black Bear". I was brought up on the pipes and drums by my father, Maj. Edward Driscoll,. He passed away at 93 in March and is resting at the Houston National Cemetery. He served in the CBI Theater in WW2 with the Black Watch.
At his graveside service I had pipers play "The Black Bear".."Going Home" and "Amazing Grace".
I served with the Black Watch and Black Bear was out march off tune.. brings back so any memories...
As a former Scotish soldier, i would have marched through the gates of hell to the sound of the pipes playing Black Bear
I was there when it was called the Nova Scotia Tattoo in 1981. I was one of the RCR band members who participated. I have great vivid memories of this event.
@fisherman06100 We do indeed consider it an honor, fisherman. Scotland has a wonderful history. It is good to have such friends. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Semper Fi from Texas.
Vietnam 69-71 5th Marines 2/1
Now this is a real Scot.--gracious and hospitable. One day I will get back to Scotland.
I really like this song, the march, the bagpipes, the drums. It's just amazing, I think this is real culture and a very nice one.
I can only imagine how deafening it must be in there; makes me smile!
Why do other instruments feel the need to join in on Black Bear, utterly kills it. As a Piper I can't stand it! All you need is pipes n drums
@Tormod MacLeod Highland Cathedral was composed by a couple of Germans. On a piano. Amazing Grace was written by an English vicar. With music composed later by an American clergyman.
@Tormod MacLeod Butthurt? Another example of cross-cultural fertilisation, albeit a rather coarse one. And "we still play it and made it our own"? So extend the same courtesy to others, is what I'm saying. There are far more important things to worry about.
@Tormod MacLeod Google and paste what? Lost me, dear boy. And I'm ex-military - the last people on earth to go looking for a fight. Especially over something so trivial.
Pipes, drum and nae all...
Oh thank goodness, Scotland chose to remain part of the United Kingdom.
Being Welsh, it makes me extremely proud that i am part of a country that has a heritage and history that stretches back well over a thousand years.
I can speak with great honour, when i think of Scotland, with such a great history in serving the Crown, in the many great conflicts down the centuries.
What is more Scottish, than the annual Edinburgh Military tattoo..
*****
Yesterday i booked for the first night of the tattoo.
Ive been planning to go for many year's but have never got around to doing anything about it.
I am really looking forward to it, as you can probably imagine.
+Peter Lewis While my opinion on Scottish independence differs from yourself, your generosity reminds me of the brethren we would have lost.
Can the the next vote be of an independence for the city of London?
+Peter Lewis Can you explain to me why the Irish wanted to become independent?I mean weren't they really good friends of the Scots?
+Peter Lewis
take it from the english, we're proud to fight alongside both of you, and not to forget the irish also.
some of britain's better fighting has been done by our 'celtic' nation troops.
***** Another fact is that the English treated the Scots so badly in the past and forced the Scottish people to join.They only joined becuz they had nothing left to lose. I would free Scotland if I could. Scotland Free Forever!!!!
Grand plaisir pour les yeux et oreilles que ces vidéos !Merçi pour le partage !AG
@lindygee Thank you for the reply, Lindygee. What you say is quite true. The Scottish people have a long and proud history and are a wonderful people. Unfortunately all countries have their share of trolls, including my own.
Semper Fi.
@sundimented i dont know how someone could say that this is a song that should only be played by highlanders and only on the pipes and the drums, you should be proud as a scot, as i am, that other nations would have the honor of playin this tune with the highlanders
Scottish regiments and pipe bands have been a part of North American History ever since Scottish Immigrants came and settled in the America's hundreds of years ago. Highland bands are a part of many police and fire departments as well as military regiments. Through demographic changes not all members that join these regiments/ bands are Scottish, but are more than proud to uphold the traditions of these regiments.
The best music ever! Thank you Scots!!!!
I agree, I too will buy him a pint or two. Would love to visit Quebec City next August for the 2013 Military Tattoo!
Awesome. Nice to see all three cadet branches represented on parade and two Air Force Bands....black Bear just stirs the Soul~!~~
@Rikki0 Rikki thank you for your service in that difficult time. i had many members of my family in vietnam, both in the army and the navy. the world is very fortunate have people that show the dedication and give the self sacrafice that you and so many others have through out time.
Now when the pipes are ringing and the kilts are swinging.
And your heart is singing as you gaily march along.
You can hear the story that is brave and roary
In the tunes of glory of an old Scots song.
If you're standing near them and you ever hear them.
You will want to cheer them as you feel the glory there.
Because the rhythm fills you and the drum beat wills you.
And the music thrills you of the old Black Bear.
Magnificent. The 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army salutes you.
Served with the Black Watch and we marched to this tune.. allways gives me chills when I hear it...
Even this song ment as a "retire to barracks' sounds like a "battle formation" tune. Love it!
@renard801
As wimpous said, this is another band then those with the green berets. German Bundeswehr actually has 18 military bands, the color of their beret depends on the division or unit they are attached to. e.g.:
red berets are worn by the Heeresmusikkorps (army bands) 12 and 300,
green berets by HMK 2 and the Stabsmusikkorps (Staff Army Band = ceremonial service in Berlin), afaik
As mentioned previously: Québec City Military Tattoo 2007
Great vid! Thanks for posting.
I do believe that this is the RNSIT. I was the drum sergeant for the RCC Tri-service pipes and drums 2008.
Glad to hear that some people in the audience know where to put the "Oi!"
@tallpaul521 Thank you, tallpaul. Propers to your father. CBI was one of the roughest theaters in WWII. The next time I visit my friends in HNC I will pay my respects to him. I will lie there with him and my brothers someday. Good company.
Excellent and well done... thank you .
uhm. K. No we're not Scotland, having said that, a huge part of our heritage comes from Scotland. Why do you think we have Highland Regiments? Why does Simon Fraser University have the best (2008 Pipe Championships) pipe band in the world?
To those who think that being a Celt, or a Scot is about some fairy tale new age religion, I say to you Get Effed, but my Grandparents came during the Highland Clearances, and I'm proud to say that I'm a Scot.
One day, I'l return home.
I love the Bagpipes and drums...I too will catch hell but I'm thinking there may have been one or two instruments too many here. This band is well organized and plays and marches well together. I can barely hear the Bagpipes. The drums came out well. I've been to Scotland several times and played in a lot of pubs there. One of my forefathers came here from Scotland in the early 1700's. All this from my family tree. Wish I could hear this with Bagpipes and drum only. Bagpipes on my utube site.
I stand a little taller when I hear this song. Possibly my very favorite bagpipe tune.
I never tire of listening to this... Superb
Scotland's a big party - and everybody's welcome. Might be my imagination, but these American soldiers look like they've got a wee bit of a spring in their steps there!
have always loved theis tune. Always diissappointed at Tattoos we only get a few bars. Thid video is valhalla. Love it and it is on my favourites also told others of the video. >
Amazing! I love this.
The drummer @1:19; when I was a kid watching a parade (Royal Canadian Navy at the time) a drummer lost one of those "sticks." I recovered it from the gutter, tied a quick knot in the cord and I ran down the street, elbowed my way through the crowd and held it out for him. Great smile and nod from the chap probably grateful he wouldn't have to explain the loss to his PO.
There's only one set of musicians who can play the Black Bear properly, and that's the Black Watch. Of course we all hear these rumours that the Scottish Regiments are about to be set loose. But none of us believe them.
As a former Scottish soldier I would have marched through the gates of hell behind a Pipe Band playing Black bear
@sundimented If you were talking about the troops in tans at the start of the video, then you are mistaken. Those are Canadian troops. Most likely from 2RCR. When the Canadian Black Watch regiment was disbanded, 2 Battalion the Royal Canadian Regiment took on a lot of the Canadian Black Watch's traditions, Black bear is dear to our hearts, and I heard many a time on the parade square.
YEEEEEE HA!! How could you not love that???
Canada's army reserve has several regiments. My best mate served in the Canadian Scottish Regiment when he lived in British Columbia.
i would LOVE to march to this tune one day, while playing the pipes
Interesting comments considering this is a CANADIAN event. A majority of the pipe bands are Regular Army, Militia or community based groups. To those that think these folks are not "true" Scots, you don't understand the nature of North Americans. All of us are a summary of our ancestors be they Scots from the Maritimes, Irish from Newfoundland or Quebcois. I am proud of my Irish and Scots heritage. I am proud of my country and also proud of the land of my father and mother's birth, Canada!
BEST DISPLAY IVE EVER SEEN TAKES A CANADIAN TO PLAY THE PIPES.AFTER ALL FIRST PIPER TO WIN VICTORIA CROSS WAS CANADIAN PIPER RICHARDSON DURING WORLD WAR ONE. BY EX GORDON HIGHLANDER BYDAND
Sorry but the first piper to win the Victoria Cross was Sgt George Finlater of the Gordon Highlanders during the Indian Frontier War of 1897-1898
The people who left Scotland came with their bagpipes, kilts, language, music, religion, and whatever else makes up a culture. They didn't stop being who they were and that culture is alive today in their offspring. They didn't say, "Well, I guess we don't have a right to the pipes, kilts, songs, dances, poems, whatever, because we aren't Scottish anymore." No, they influenced the world they settled in and vice versa, but they didn't stop being who they were.
Thanks for posting the video.
My very favourite Scottish tune. It doesn't seem to be readily available anywhere ?
Makes me proud to be scottish.
It is pointless to argue with these nitwits. I have been to Scotland and I can assure you most of the people there are nothing like them. In fact, they are delighted that we across the pond still hold the motherland in such high esteem. And I might add, there is a bit of promotion of our ancestry because Scotland wants and needs tourists.
@TheNaughtiusmaximus ....again, well said. I was not disparaging my heritage. I am proud of who I am, and I feel that I am a better person for being a mutt. For reasons I can't explain those pipes and drums still call to me though.
Blue jeans are cowboy clothing just like the cowboy hat and boots, I am a Texan and I could care less if someone wears my State's trademark clothing. As for us having shit culture, iI think you mean we have a culture of not getting the shit kicked out of us.
Great Video!!!
5*****
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THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm going to learn to play the Bagpipes!!! ( suggestion, anyone?)
I'm a singer, pianist with Masters Degree in Music, have played flute and horn any suggestions? heritage is primarily Scottish , Irish , English and Dutch
heard the pipes but tonight at Church heard them and now this ---got to do something about it---changed forever ---please advise somebody---oh yeah--I'm pumped
Asolutely Brilliant.
Away The Gallant Forty-Twa.
@TheNaughtiusmaximus I think you are confused. I am not of Scottish heritage but was a Canadian soldier (of Irish heritage). I love the pipes and drums (or as we would slag the boys...pots and pans).
@TheNaughtiusmaximus I should have added that I was in the Canadian SSF (Petawawa) when we were rebadged to 2nd Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group. Our new shoulder patch was a black bear and this became the Bgde march.
@TheNaughtiusmaximus Well said. I expect (being from the the Canadian Maritime Provinces) I am a mutt..... Irish, Scot, Brit, French, Aboriginal, American, etc.....) The only part I am sure of is the Irish, but I do love the Scottish Pipes and Drums. Some of my best memories in uniform are parading to the "pots and pans".
This sure puts a spring into your step doesn't it?!?!?
I could march into a battle in open field with this, but..I would probably get SO into the music I might accidentally march TOO far ahead OUT of the line!!! XD.
@sundimented mind you, they're from nearer the Highlands than the US is, so you've still got a point.
SPLENDID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@renard801
He renard801. The "guys" in light grey with red berets ar the Bundeswehr Musikkorp from germany.
in kingston ontario we love the bagpipes queens university (where i attend) is of scottish origin so we have an excellent pipe band and we also have fort henry (where i work). At the fort we play black bear whenever a hot woman is in the fort lol.
This is epic.....
Okay, I'm gonna catch hell for this, I know. But I can take it. The Black Bear is my favorite pipe tune, but I kinda like the addition of the brass. It doesn't attempt to take over the tune, it just throws in a little accent at certain points. I love it either way, but I think this one is pretty nice to listen to.
I served with the Argylls for three years and we never had a brass section.
Listen and watch, if you ever can, to The Black Bear being sounded by the Gurkha Pipes and Drums - and then be afraid, be very afraid! Especially if you are 'the enemy', and it is dark.
@grimblebrumble17889
Its whats called a Tattoo,many band from many nations come together for a concert
the pipes are always cool! i have 2 cds from the edinburgh tattoos :)
love this tune
I saw this on your channel after you posted on the West Bank Site. You are right something about bagpipes and drums ? Wow!!!
@faeembrugh
I completely agree to you. I'm "only a German boy" but authentic scotish music is only made by drums and pipes.
All the best for 2011!!!
Wonderful tune! but i would play it only on the Bagpipes and no other instruments. Your words, kennyy1690!!!
yeah brilliant thanks for putting up
abolutley amazing!!!!!|
+lexicon008 So unique and well performed along with other instruments.It will amaze many Scots i'm sure becuz we all love their bagpipe talents
In addition to below - though it's still good entertainment and shows team effort - Black Bear was written for the pipes and drums and when palyed by any quality pipe and drum band (not just Scottish - the Scot don't hold the World title) it truly stirs the blood. The brass sounds good but spoils the true essence.
From start to finish....HOLY SHIT!!!! HOT DAMN!!!!
Amen! Clan Elliot of Texas.
Rousing stuff !
o man this is one of the best videos iv ever seen. good to the allies of WW2 together.
Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, I see Scots, Germans, Irish, English, and Other Europeans dressing up in Cowboy hats and boots, what is wrong with someone who is not Scottish wearing a kilt?
You know if the two of you were in any way representative of the Scottish people, I would never set foot over there or have anything to do with Scotland. As for America's diverse culture, it is a HUGE place. Obviously, you saw very little of America because there are many cultures--some are not at all assimilated into America. Also, we love to dress up in green on St. Paddy's Day and have parades. We're all Irish on March 17.
Well done. not so easy to loop with Black bear at the end of a long performance. I've also seen a Police band, is it correct ? Huge salutations to Allies and deept gratitude and respect for the Braves fallen on France battlefields.
very amazing video I have played in only one and just for the info section of the vid ..lol I hope you were joking for where is played Canada you mean lol
Thanks Greenberetsgt.
Professionalism at it's finest :)
@Rikki0 These same posters show up on this board periodically as welcome as flies at a picnic. For some reason, they feel they must be sure that nobody mistakes themselves as Scottish unless they pass their inspection. Frankly, nobody should care. The vast majority of Scots welcome their cousins across the pond to visit them and pay homage to their ancestry. Ignore them.
@sundimented how many folk in the Royal Regiment of Scotland Pipe Band d'you think will actually come from the Highlands? A handfull. Most of them'll come from the Central Belt.
@PURPLEBEATTIE1
There is only one hospital in Clydebank, and it is big in my windows! It is a world class Heart hospital, I hope your friend has recovered well. If not, play this music to them! Regards from Dalmuir, Clydebank.