Worked with the army in Hong Kong in the 1980's. Nothing better to hear the Gurkha pipe band playing in Gun Club Barracks on a Sunday afternoon when we were having lunch at the USRC Officers Club. The Gurkha pipe band was absolutely brilliant then, and still is !!
What familiar music I used to listen and watch growing up in the town, that uplifting beat in the music never goes old. Holy trinity church, been in attendance for family weddings, school services. Gone passed my old Drs surgery! Fond memories 😊
Regular HM forces usually March at around 108-110 bpm. The light infantry and Gurkhas March usually around 130-140bpm. I served as a clarinet in a Cavalry regiment we marched around 100-105 bpm ( more like a stroll lol). When I left the regulars and joined the reserve, I joined the 7th LI, Burma band, and to start marching at that pace took some getting used too. lol. But got there in the end. 16 yrs service in total
I had to smile, we heard the band strike up and begin to move and the constable at the front had his steady pace and I thought either you are going to pick your pace up or move out of the way because these fellow's march at quite a pace. God Bless Them.
Fantastic video once again BFE! The marches played were, 1) 0:09-Atholl Highlanders & Cock O the North 2) 2:33-Jellalabad 3) 4:12-Scotland the Brave & Highland Laddie 4) 6:27-March to the Everest (Return to Barracks) 6) 7:08-Cock O' The North 7) 7:46-Glorious Victory 8) 11:00-Scotland the Brave & Highland Laddie 9) 12:31-British Grenadiers
Hello Delvin, thank you once again for the list. I found this amazing! Such a different style and that tempo! I’m all out of breath just watching! The difference in tempo on the march up and on the march down is striking. So, I have a question for you if I may! Does the Band of the Gurkhas only go like the clappers when they are leading the Gurkhas?
@@AnnofWales21 You're most welcome Ann! It's just wonderful isn't it?!? Love the Gurkhas! Huge respect for them! Traditionally the Band only plays at 140 Paces a Minute when leading a Light Infantry Regiment or The Gurkhas. If there is a regular Infantry Regiment trailing they are nice enough to march at the regular army pace of 120 paces a minute. I can't imagine the Guards rushing down High Street at 140 Paces! Quite a funny imagine!
@@delvinrodriguez3341 Thanks Delvin for the information 👍 I don’t mean to be disrespectful but is the pace increased because of shorter legs or is that purely coincidental? Also I notice the instruments are not brass, is there a reason for the difference? And one final (for now🤭) topic, did you see the Drum Major rehearsal for the Trooping a few days ago? There were only 4 of them, Messrs Chambers, Johnson,(Irish Guards) and, I think, Laing and Potts (Welsh Guards) Who do you think will be the 5th? I’m guessing your favourite🤔 So many questions, sorry😌
Crikey, I’m all out of breath just watching that! Those guys in the band must have lungs like bellows to play so well at that pace. What a fabulous video, great visually and sound. It’s interesting that Scotland the Brave and Highland Laddie was played twice but at such different tempos, they were off like the clappers on the march up but a much slower pace on the return. Fabulous😎
The different tempos refer to the regiments being escorted. Incoming troops were Gurkhas who as with other light infantry, march at 140 paces per min I think.Return leg was Guards who march at standard Infantry pace.
Wow! They were quick going up! Brilliant to see the Gurkhas - so impressive (and some great camerawork around busy Windsor - bravo! 👏) - thanks so much - so enjoy your videos! 😊
When I was in School, I often used to listen Indian-Gurkhas at Ghum Depot, Darjeeling playing these tunes...like "Jawna Ama Depot ma babulay paisa pathawncha"(Go to Ghoom Depot mother daddy will send you money).....
Always good to see the Gurkhas band, but does anyone know why they include the pipes? Is there some association with Scotland? And what tartan are they wearing?
Because soldiers are boring after the first fifteen seconds and the band is more interesting, though we only had the briefest glimpse of the pipers in the back row of the band. Perhaps someone dislikes bagpipes.
Bahahaha!!!! You know Every time I hear the march "Cock O' The North" I instantly remember The Two Ronnies Sketch about the Catering Corps!! Oh Roly-Poly!! Lol!
Admire the Gurkhas , appreciate the videos , but I have two questions. 1) What is the reason for the presence of the cops with the assault rifles? Do the authorities really think there is the possibility of a terrorist attack ? 2) Why is Gurkha guard unit always led by a white officer? Surely there is an abundance of officer material in the ranks, especially as commenters are often praising them for being brave and wonderful soldiers.
When my Dad did his National Service in Malaya the Ghurka units English officer was killed,a group of them went off and came back a few days later carrying the dead rebels slung on poles.... @bottleneck4593
Police take notice.... How few you need to be. And no problems at all when you are dealing with British parades or Jewish Groups. Doesn´t that tell Mark Rowley and all the police something.... anything....
Not a beard in sight, hurrah! Was it just me or did anyone else fail spot the usual gathering of dishevelled, scruffy, shambling collection of plod not keeping up with the pace of the new guard marching to duty? Yes I know the constabulary have an important role to play but I wish someone in their chain of command would do something about the standard of dress and appearance of their officers that would add to rather than spoil the ceremony.
@@fintonmainz7845 Quite so . Equally obvious that you don't understand context. We Aussies can use mate both as a compliment and as sarcasm. Now you go and guess which applies here, mate.
Thank you Gurkha’s for your professional and steadfast service. Absolutely brilliant. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍✌️
Fantastic group of men they are something to be proud of
My dad was in the 6th Gurkha Rifles during the partition of India in 1946. He used to say it was really hard to march at that pace with longer legs!
Worked with the army in Hong Kong in the 1980's. Nothing better to hear the Gurkha pipe band playing in Gun Club Barracks on a Sunday afternoon when we were having lunch at the USRC Officers Club. The Gurkha pipe band was absolutely brilliant then, and still is !!
My Uncle fought along side these gentlemen, in ww2. He said they were the bravest ,and most fearless soldiers, he had ever served with. God bless you,
So did my son in laws grandfather left them all his money 2 years ago .
Well done Ghurkhas for your music and your loyalty.
Its all a mind set.
Brilliant… lovely to see and hear this …. We need more parades on our streets like this… it raises the spirit
Would be lovely if you showed more of the guards as well as the band
What familiar music I used to listen and watch growing up in the town, that uplifting beat in the music never goes old. Holy trinity church, been in attendance for family weddings, school services. Gone passed my old Drs surgery! Fond memories 😊
Fantastic video of the Gurkhas .
Nothing makes you prouder to be British than watching the Gurkhas in action.
Wow, that pace!!
Brilliant parade. Thank you.
What a up tempo has this band, i love it
They are light infantry and march at a faster pace than regular infantry
Regular HM forces usually March at around 108-110 bpm. The light infantry and Gurkhas March usually around 130-140bpm. I served as a clarinet in a Cavalry regiment we marched around 100-105 bpm ( more like a stroll lol). When I left the regulars and joined the reserve, I joined
the 7th LI, Burma band, and to start marching at that pace took some getting used too. lol. But got there in the end. 16 yrs service in total
I had to smile, we heard the band strike up and begin to move and the constable at the front had his steady pace and I thought either you are going to pick your pace up or move out of the way because these fellow's march at quite a pace. God Bless Them.
Wow! This has set me up for the day!!
You got that up quick. I was there today, but I always watch the different videos. Very good!
Fantastic video once again BFE!
The marches played were,
1) 0:09-Atholl Highlanders & Cock O the North
2) 2:33-Jellalabad
3) 4:12-Scotland the Brave & Highland Laddie
4) 6:27-March to the Everest
(Return to Barracks)
6) 7:08-Cock O' The North
7) 7:46-Glorious Victory
8) 11:00-Scotland the Brave & Highland Laddie
9) 12:31-British Grenadiers
Hello Delvin, thank you once again for the list. I found this amazing! Such a different style and that tempo! I’m all out of breath just watching! The difference in tempo on the march up and on the march down is striking. So, I have a question for you if I may! Does the Band of the Gurkhas only go like the clappers when they are leading the Gurkhas?
@@AnnofWales21 You're most welcome Ann! It's just wonderful isn't it?!? Love the Gurkhas! Huge respect for them!
Traditionally the Band only plays at 140 Paces a Minute when leading a Light Infantry Regiment or The Gurkhas. If there is a regular Infantry Regiment trailing they are nice enough to march at the regular army pace of 120 paces a minute. I can't imagine the Guards rushing down High Street at 140 Paces! Quite a funny imagine!
👍😁
@@delvinrodriguez3341 Thanks Delvin for the information 👍 I don’t mean to be disrespectful but is the pace increased because of shorter legs or is that purely coincidental? Also I notice the instruments are not brass, is there a reason for the difference? And one final (for now🤭) topic, did you see the Drum Major rehearsal for the Trooping a few days ago? There were only 4 of them, Messrs Chambers, Johnson,(Irish Guards) and, I think, Laing and Potts (Welsh Guards) Who do you think will be the 5th? I’m guessing your favourite🤔 So many questions, sorry😌
The gorgeous, courageous and symphonious Gurkhas!
Crikey, I’m all out of breath just watching that! Those guys in the band must have lungs like bellows to play so well at that pace. What a fabulous video, great visually and sound. It’s interesting that Scotland the Brave and Highland Laddie was played twice but at such different tempos, they were off like the clappers on the march up but a much slower pace on the return. Fabulous😎
The different tempos refer to the regiments being escorted. Incoming troops were Gurkhas who as with other light infantry, march at 140 paces per min I think.Return leg was Guards who march at standard Infantry pace.
Their homeland is in the mountains so probably have bigger lung capacity.
Wow! They were quick going up! Brilliant to see the Gurkhas - so impressive (and some great camerawork around busy Windsor - bravo! 👏) - thanks so much - so enjoy your videos! 😊
Proud of our Gurkhas.
But do young people know how much we owe them
They are almost running 😮I wonder how fast they go on a quick march 😮
I enjoyed this very much. Thank you so much for sharing.🙋
Keep it up boys fabulous
Excellent footage! Thanks for sharing!
They show what’s meant to be British
They are Gurkha. From Nepal. They march at 130 paces per minute. Brits march at 120 ppm. The US Army 110 ppm.
Fast pace playing! 140 steps per minute! Great stuff lads!
Fantastic do miss the bugles though.
GURKHAS !!!
Ayo, Gurkhali!! 🇳🇵
When I was in School, I often used to listen Indian-Gurkhas at Ghum Depot, Darjeeling playing these tunes...like "Jawna Ama Depot ma babulay paisa pathawncha"(Go to Ghoom Depot mother daddy will send you money).....
Proud that the Gurkha are part of our family 🇳🇵🇬🇧🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️💙❤️
All credit to them, it must be very difficult to play and march at that speed.
Nice one. Thanks for uploading. 👍
Always good to see the Gurkhas band, but does anyone know why they include the pipes? Is there some association with Scotland? And what tartan are they wearing?
Love these vids but I have one gripe why do the soldiers get ignored 90%of the time and it's always the band that gets the shown
Totally agree.
Because soldiers are boring after the first fifteen seconds and the band is more interesting, though we only had the briefest glimpse of the pipers in the back row of the band. Perhaps someone dislikes bagpipes.
@@timweather3847 I'm sure the lads are thrilled you think there boring
So soldiers are boring they must be so happy that you think that. I don't know if you were a bored soldier
Amazing. How do they do it at the quick march ? So glad and proud that they are on our side.👌
How did Ronnie Corbett get in the back rank of guardsmen?
Bahahaha!!!! You know Every time I hear the march "Cock O' The North" I instantly remember The Two Ronnies Sketch about the Catering Corps!! Oh Roly-Poly!! Lol!
Check out Gurkha selection in Nepal . Hard ,very hard .
watched it all and loved how Joanne lumley stuck up for them .also watched them protest .
Sensationell!!
,Thank you for that, and for your loyalty
This band has good cardiopulmonary function to be able to quick March and play the brass instruments continuously
❤❤❤
Regimental Band pipes and drums Gurkhas 💂🇬🇧
Were they marching at a different pace to the castle then when they were returning?
Quality 🥃
perfect ,
Always nice to see a marching band, but what about tha marching troops behind the band?
7:00 A bit sloppy at the back! It is nice though that they slowed their march down for The Guards to keep up :-)
Warum nur die Musikkapelle und nicht auch mal die Soldaten?
Keep up
Yeah me too👍😁
Great at volleyball too
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God,s rods ...
Lovely tuba solo …120 is a bit too fast.
Thanks for the nice video👍 greeting from the Dutch Marching band Channel: muziekkorpsen - marching bands 🎵 🎶 🎵
Admire the Gurkhas , appreciate the videos , but I have two questions. 1) What is the reason for the presence of the cops with the assault rifles? Do the authorities really think there is the possibility of a terrorist attack ? 2) Why is Gurkha guard unit always led by a white officer? Surely there is an abundance of officer material in the ranks, especially as commenters are often praising them for being brave and wonderful soldiers.
Why is this a problem? They have signed up for the British Army not the Nepalize Army. They are fighting for Britain not Nepal.
When my Dad did his National Service in Malaya the Ghurka units English officer was killed,a group of them went off and came back a few days later carrying the dead rebels slung on poles.... @bottleneck4593
हो केटाहरु
Safe
Police take notice.... How few you need to be. And no problems at all when you are dealing with British parades or Jewish Groups. Doesn´t that tell Mark Rowley and all the police something.... anything....
English Baja...Nepalish bhasa, milchara?
Police could have dressed a lot smarter
CHASSEURS ALPINS DU NEPAL /...
Not a beard in sight, hurrah! Was it just me or did anyone else fail spot the usual gathering of dishevelled, scruffy, shambling collection of plod not keeping up with the pace of the new guard marching to duty? Yes I know the constabulary have an important role to play but I wish someone in their chain of command would do something about the standard of dress and appearance of their officers that would add to rather than spoil the ceremony.
They probably have cousins fighting for Putin.
Mercenaries
You better have hard evidence of that assertion , mate. I doubt that you have for what looks like a scurrilous defamatory accusation.
@@desfletch I'm not your mate.
@@fintonmainz7845 Quite so . Equally obvious that you don't understand context. We Aussies can use mate both as a compliment and as sarcasm. Now you go and guess which applies here, mate.
@@desfletch What's the longest you've gone without mentioning that you're Australian?
Probably longer than it took you to be offensive.
Shameful that these guys had to fight for the right to stay in the UK, while Hamas supporters get waved through..
Meanwhile 10 minutes and 200 miles later .....