They would be Texas’s pride but that goes to the fact that Texas is pretty much the Australia of the United States. Big, Hot, Dry, and has Terrifying bugs
I'm 55 and a life-long Arkansas Razorback fan but I've always thought this was the greatest fight song in college sports. And Kyle Field is the top college football experience I have had.
Watch the 2014 halftime at Jordan Hare. After a few minutes I actually believe I can hear the the Auburn fans cheering the A&M band. A fabulous, talented, group of students!!!
Most people do not realize the emotions that the War Hymn engenders, even in those who are not Aggies (from a diehard TeaSipper who still loves the FTAB).
Can confirm. My daughter is a freshman in FTAB and Monday - Friday they rehearse from 0700 - 0840-ish. Then on the night before a home game (or an away game they're performing at) they're at Midnight Yell for a couple hours. Game day chews up another 4-5 hours. So in an average week they're putting in somewhere around 16 hours.
toddrf Yup, when I was at San Diego State, it was a week of Band camp, then 1:00 to 3pm MWF. Game day, we would arrive at the stadium at 3:00 pm for a 7:00 pm game for tailgating dinner and pre-game warm-up, post game(Fight Song and Alma Mater) around 10:30 pm. Lots of hard work, but oh so much Fun!
@@toddrf That’s pretty similar to my high school. Monday is 0700-0840 before school. Then 1800-2100 after school then we get Tuesday off. And have 0700 to 0840 rehearsals the rest of the week. We then have game day. Saturday is Either competition or a 8 hour workday. Our directors are really pushing for the state year. And I love doing it.
I first saw the band on TV perform at halftime, probably the old Thanksgiving clash with Texas. Keith Jackson did some narrating, and it was such an amazing performance. Still is!
As a former marching band member(San Gabriel H.S.: GO Matadors, San Diego State: GO Aztecs), I love watching A&M, but I’m curious, why do some some members of the FTAB wear the brown boots, and others don’t? Thanks.
Senior boots from Holick's goes back generations. They were still located in the little storefront on College Main Street back in the 80's. Now they've moved and expanded, and that section of College Main in Northgate has been closed to vehicular traffic, the better to accommodate the crowds of unruly drunk students on weekend nights during football season.
When my son was in high school we asked both TU graduates and A&M graduates who had graduated over 20 years ago...the Aggies didn't regret their decision but I can't say the same about TU. And yes, he's currently in his junior year as an Aggie! Gig'em!👍
Antonio Futrelle from the time you are a freshman up until the end of your junior year in the corps, you must wear the standard issue Service shoes. Once you are a senior, you earn the boots. That's how you can tell the seniors from the younger cadets.
Antonio Futrelle Even though seniors earn the right to wear “senior boots” not all do. The boots are custom made for each senior at their cost by a particular bootmaker (Holicks In Bryan, Texas) and are made from the finest leather. Depending on variables the price of a pair can be upward to $1500.
Better practice your typing and spelling. It's GIG'em and you're going to college THERE, not their and the school is TAM, not your daddy's ATM machine and, yes, i do AGREE that TAM is best.
At 0.25, the camera pans left and the trumpet player on the end seems to be wearing black boots. Never seen an Aggie senior wearing black boots. At first I thought it was just the lighting, but the senior next to him and all the other seniors are wearing obviously brown boots. Wondering if this is an option.
The trumpet player's are just very dark red/brown. A Senior can change the color of the boots (over time) by the color of creme they use to shine them. Most are a reddish brown, but you can get them darker or lighter by the shade of creme used.
I must say, I come from the great spirit of troy area from SC; where the war hymn is a religion; however, A&M is comparable to the sentiment the hymn produces
I'm a USC fan all 41 years of my life but this is a great song man. I'd take Conquest over this but as far as the fight songs I like this 1 a little better.
Bill Neill have you ever heard tens of thousands of Aggies singing the war hymn? The USC fight song is good but nothing compares to the war hymn live at Kyle field.
You are right about that my friend. I am going to the A&M Clemson game and i'm ready to hear all of the songs in person and see the Aggies BTHO Clemson!!!
The FTAB, Texas’ national treasure.
They would be Texas’s pride but that goes to the fact that Texas is pretty much the Australia of the United States.
Big, Hot, Dry, and has Terrifying bugs
HHHHHEEERRR
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These guys came to Clemson yesterday. The fans stayed for their halftime performance. Loved hearing and seeing them in person!! Great fans and band!
My mom went to both schools. The tiger rag is very different than this, but goes hard too.
I'm 55 and a life-long Arkansas Razorback fan but I've always thought this was the greatest fight song in college sports. And Kyle Field is the top college football experience I have had.
You haven't been to many games then.
Michigan by far has the best, but this up there
The Aggie War Hymn plays as my alarm every morning.
Never get tired of watching and hearing AGGIE's salute to America...from Virginia.
I’m a Florida fan. They came to the swamp once and won and played this song after. I had never heard it before. I thought it was the coolest thing.
that opening bugle call gets me every time
Good timing on the Bass Drums guys, ah what can I say, just love the music and the precision work, keep it up all, see ya soon.
Love the A&M band! Best college to go to an away game by far...War Damn Eagle!
Watch the 2014 halftime at Jordan Hare. After a few minutes I actually believe I can hear the the Auburn fans cheering the A&M band. A fabulous, talented, group of students!!!
We love Texas A&M and the band is always our faverorite
Because of the FTAB is WHY EE ALWAYS WIN HALFTIME. WHOOP '81
Most people do not realize the emotions that the War Hymn engenders, even in those who are not Aggies (from a diehard TeaSipper who still loves the FTAB).
A song that proves that the Longhorns will be in your head......forever.
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My dad is a Former Student class of ‘61. Still wears his Aggie Ring with pride. I learned the Aggie War Hymn at 5 years old.
Wish we could get more games with y’all-a Clemson fan 😊
We love you guys too, great atmosphere and hospitality. The way it should be!
Wish I could’ve gone to A&M like all my friends. But my grades always sucked haha
Me too!! but I got my commission rectally anyway!! 55 years later, I still want to be a Fight'in Texas Aggie.
I am a Syracuse orange gal, but I think college bands are Awesome. They work extremely hard and deserve more credit.
Can confirm. My daughter is a freshman in FTAB and Monday - Friday they rehearse from 0700 - 0840-ish. Then on the night before a home game (or an away game they're performing at) they're at Midnight Yell for a couple hours. Game day chews up another 4-5 hours. So in an average week they're putting in somewhere around 16 hours.
toddrf I love the pride of the south land marching band.
toddrf
Yup, when I was at San Diego State, it was a week of Band camp, then 1:00 to 3pm MWF. Game day, we would arrive at the stadium at 3:00 pm for a 7:00 pm game for tailgating dinner and pre-game warm-up, post game(Fight Song and Alma Mater) around 10:30 pm. Lots of hard work, but oh so much Fun!
@@toddrf That’s pretty similar to my high school. Monday is 0700-0840 before school. Then 1800-2100 after school then we get Tuesday off. And have 0700 to 0840 rehearsals the rest of the week. We then have game day. Saturday is Either competition or a 8 hour workday. Our directors are really pushing for the state year. And I love doing it.
I would want to go to A&M but I have goals in aviation and that takes me to other places.
I first saw the band on TV perform at halftime, probably the old Thanksgiving clash with Texas. Keith Jackson did some narrating, and it was such an amazing performance. Still is!
Looking forward to them coming to Clemson this year.
Ps definitely play as a hell of a wake up call every morning 😀
I could listen and watch them all day. ❤❤
I'm a Bama fan but I like Texas a&m to they got the greatest college band ever
Nah, that would be the USC Trojan Marching Band.
Fight on!
@@starguy2718 I bet every other school we’ve ever played would say other wise
The Texas Aggies War Hymn and Scotland the Brave says it all!
Amazing band! Those boots look sweet as well.
FTAB BEST BAND EVER!!!! Gig 'em
As a kid, no one could beat me in arm wrestling when I heard this playing on my record player.
Gig ‘em! Nothing like the FTAB and the Aggie War Hymn!👍🏻
Penn State fan here but I love that song.
BEST song ever written
Love and respect from a Gamecock. Still don't understand why the SEC is trying to force us to be rivals.
Dodger Of Zion I am a Tennessee fan
The next time the federal government tries to mess with Texas have the Aggie Cadets respond with the War Hymn ! That oughta do it !
Showdown with Alabama Oct. 9. Go Aggies!
Texas A&M 41 Alabama 38
@@JDFrank20Diaz That was some game.Hullabaloo Ganeck Ganeck
@@JDFrank20Diaz A classic that could only be televised by CBS
Although I'm not an A&M fan I do like the Aggie Band.
As a former marching band member(San Gabriel H.S.: GO Matadors, San Diego State: GO Aztecs), I love watching A&M, but I’m curious, why do some some members of the FTAB wear the brown boots, and others don’t? Thanks.
All band members are a part of the School's Corps of Cadets. Only the seniors can wear the brown boots!
Hector Natividad
Thanks for the info buddy. GO Band!
Senior boots from Holick's goes back generations. They were still located in the little storefront on College Main Street back in the 80's. Now they've moved and expanded, and that section of College Main in Northgate has been closed to vehicular traffic, the better to accommodate the crowds of unruly drunk students on weekend nights during football season.
Only seniors in the Corps of Cadets get to wear the riding boots.
Pretty bad ass marching band right there
Only in 7th grade and playing this. I play bass drums, and I'm in honor band. Might go to A&M lol
I Highly recommend it kiddo. Even us locals hold tons of pride here. And definitely try a snuffy burger at chicken oil co. Which is where I work at.
When my son was in high school we asked both TU graduates and A&M graduates who had graduated over 20 years ago...the Aggies didn't regret their decision but I can't say the same about TU. And yes, he's currently in his junior year as an Aggie! Gig'em!👍
Bass drummers getting that wiiiide stance
LOVE IT!
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thanks
Hopefully if UT joins the SEC A&M and UT will play at Thanksgiving again!!
The 40 dislikes are all the longhorn fans. Lol😆
either that, or 🦣Bama fans😆
@@1985OldSkool probably sips. Us and Bama get along pretty well when we aren’t playing each other
TEA-SIPPERS EVERY ONE...!!
Cant be the only one who watched this to learn the snare part
Poteet Aggies yes.
Great War Hymn! Geaux Tigers!
WHOOP!
Pretend Army? Correct?
Love the Aggies
Out of curiosity. Why do some have on boots and some have on shoes?
Antonio Futrelle from the time you are a freshman up until the end of your junior year in the corps, you must wear the standard issue Service shoes. Once you are a senior, you earn the boots. That's how you can tell the seniors from the younger cadets.
Hector Natividad Gotcha. Thanks man
Seniors wear boots!
Antonio Futrelle Even though seniors earn the right to wear “senior boots” not all do. The boots are custom made for each senior at their cost by a particular bootmaker (Holicks In Bryan, Texas) and are made from the finest leather. Depending on variables the price of a pair can be upward to $1500.
Antonio Futrelle the seniors wear boots
The cute bass drummers take their hard job so seriously.
Best ever!
great fight song
NO BAND MARCHES WITH THE PRECISION LIKE THE TEXAS A&M AGGIE BAND......NONE.
2:39 Touchdown
left bass drum downright scary
Such a great fight song. I'm a USC fan but this song is a little better than ours. Not our Conquest though. That song is still my #1
War Hymn, not fight song
GEG em Aggies I’m going to college their ATM is the best like if igree
Better practice your typing and spelling. It's GIG'em and you're going to college THERE, not their and the school is TAM, not your daddy's ATM machine and, yes, i do AGREE that TAM is best.
@@thewaywardwind548 She might have to go to that college in Austin.
TheWaywardWind TAMU*
It is ACTUALLY TA&M not TAM
@@keondricpaigg7375 She wouldn’t get accepted. On the other hand, A&M has a 60% acceptance rate. 🤣
Ordained by God..
GIG'EM...!!!
Reel catchy 😀
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Now this is the true Texan song!
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Thank you for sharing
At 0.25, the camera pans left and the trumpet player on the end seems to be wearing black boots. Never seen an Aggie senior wearing black boots. At first I thought it was just the lighting, but the senior next to him and all the other seniors are wearing obviously brown boots. Wondering if this is an option.
The trumpet player's are just very dark red/brown. A Senior can change the color of the boots (over time) by the color of creme they use to shine them. Most are a reddish brown, but you can get them darker or lighter by the shade of creme used.
@@sb859 Thank you. I appreciate it.
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i am a big vols fan i love this band i will not play the AGGIE war hymn because our fight song is better go vols
1 year later and you are still just as wrong as you were last year. Gig em
@@johnnyfoosball12 i agree with you next week is when the lady VOLS play you guys in women basketball
Since y'all aren't ever gonna play Texas again unless you meet in some bowl, you might want to think about changing the lyrics to your War Hymn.
Not playing doesn't lessen our hate for them
Texas made the decision for them. Looks like the rivalry is back on.
I must say, I come from the great spirit of troy area from SC; where the war hymn is a religion; however, A&M is comparable to the sentiment the hymn produces
Gig Em
I will take Fight On by the USC Trojan Band over this any day !
BS!
I'm a USC fan all 41 years of my life but this is a great song man. I'd take Conquest over this but as far as the fight songs I like this 1 a little better.
Bill Neill have you ever heard tens of thousands of Aggies singing the war hymn? The USC fight song is good but nothing compares to the war hymn live at Kyle field.
Nothing compares 80 thousand to the power of 12 dude, nothing.
You are right about that my friend. I am going to the A&M Clemson game and i'm ready to hear all of the songs in person and see the Aggies BTHO Clemson!!!
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