Its great that videos are put up so quickly from this Tattoo. US service bands are not allowed to produce commercially made CD or DVDs so you can never so this Tattoo except on RUclips. Another one of our strange laws that we have. Qantico US Marine Band are obviously very good, but why do I feel like I am watching a College Half Time show instead of a performing military band? Can't these guys play a few standard marches instead of the over the top style. Many US Bands do this and its odd.
Well, if this band is playing marches all the time I sure don't see it at the Tattoos. Maybe for internal ceremonies, but most times I see US service bands its always an over the top sqeaky cornet or trumpet with some salza sound and then a recruiter logo of "The Few, the Proud" etc. etc. Guess I would like a more traditional medley of tunes with less over the top arrangements and concluding with "Marines Hymn" etc.
Well Waterloo, it sure is different. For my part, that is one reason why I like the tattoos; and would not like them nearly as much if every band just played traditional tunes. Each band has its own character, which makes them hard to compare with each other. The men in jars did a pretty good job, I sure enjoyed it. But the Czechs produced a wonderful symphonic sound, and the Norwegians blended drill splendidly into their act.
Nice to see the band unstuff the shirts and come out with an actual show. Too bad they restricted themselves to half the floor available to them. Nice show overall though.
@Airman410 Marine Musicians do that stuff via military tradition: it's called what we do at every daggone Marine Corps change of command, retirement ceremony, etc. This is our break from it and allows us to display more showmanship, which greatly adds to the versatility of the band.
@luqmanhakimMLHBB well it just my own personal "ignorant" opinion apparently. They just walk out there while the USMC is putting on an epic performance..and well it just kinda ruins the whole effect yano? the usmc band practiced for hours and hours to make it perfect...to be in step, in line, etc...and when the "douche camera dudes walk out there like they own the place it just....pisses me off a tad. sorry
Its great that videos are put up so quickly from this Tattoo. US service bands are not allowed to produce commercially made CD or DVDs so you can never so this Tattoo except on RUclips. Another one of our strange laws that we have. Qantico US Marine Band are obviously very good, but why do I feel like I am watching a College Half Time show instead of a performing military band? Can't these guys play a few standard marches instead of the over the top style. Many US Bands do this and its odd.
Well, if this band is playing marches all the time I sure don't see it at the Tattoos. Maybe for internal ceremonies, but most times I see US service bands its always an over the top sqeaky cornet or trumpet with some salza sound and then a recruiter logo of "The Few, the Proud" etc. etc. Guess I would like a more traditional medley of tunes with less over the top arrangements and concluding with "Marines Hymn" etc.
Where are you stationed??
Well Waterloo, it sure is different. For my part, that is one reason why I like the tattoos; and would not like them nearly as much if every band just played traditional tunes. Each band has its own character, which makes them hard to compare with each other. The men in jars did a pretty good job, I sure enjoyed it. But the Czechs produced a wonderful symphonic sound, and the Norwegians blended drill splendidly into their act.
Man this band is so freakin sweet glad they were back this year
This was from Thursday night's dress rehearsal.
Nice to see the band unstuff the shirts and come out with an actual show. Too bad they restricted themselves to half the floor available to them. Nice show overall though.
What an amazing performance. Hell of a job guys!
@Airman410 Marine Musicians do that stuff via military tradition: it's called what we do at every daggone Marine Corps change of command, retirement ceremony, etc. This is our break from it and allows us to display more showmanship, which greatly adds to the versatility of the band.
Silly lighting guys messing it up!
@luqmanhakimMLHBB well it just my own personal "ignorant" opinion apparently. They just walk out there while the USMC is putting on an epic performance..and well it just kinda ruins the whole effect yano? the usmc band practiced for hours and hours to make it perfect...to be in step, in line, etc...and when the "douche camera dudes walk out there like they own the place it just....pisses me off a tad. sorry