He`s also a officer (corpral) and also a guitar player , watch him play the iron maiden stuff (search marines play with niko mcbrain) , and you will see him play , hes amazing
@@davidhaney1394Don't let an NCO hear you call him an Officer!!! 😝 The ironic part it that, as good as Sgt Les Paul (I don't know his actual name) was, Cpl Stratocaster would possibly have been better suited to playing this one, since the original makes heavy use of a floating bridge, which the Les Paul doesn't have....
What makes you so sure he wouldn't reject it? You Americans crack me up. "We are the greatest country on Earth", "we are a nation of winners", bla bla bla. Wake up, other countries passed you because you were blinded by your self-centered view.
@@dominicgugas486 He can come and visit! Honestly, we love our English family. We started out rough but we will always have each other's backs when shit pops off.
I would have lost my absolute sh** if I could have been there, that was awesome. As a kid who grew up memorizing Top Gun and pretending to be an F-14 pilot on the swingset, this gave me chills.
Can you imagine meeting his teenage self ....'thats right you will be a Sgt in the Royal Marines..... and play the electric guitar..... at the royal albert hall in front of several thousand people....... the song? Top Gun theme of course'...... he wouldn't believe it. What a badass.
I'm an R.A.F. Vet myself... long after you though... i weren't born until '96. I worked alongside some USAF personnel... they're shall we say... _different_ You Yanks are always too happy for my liking 😂
I joked every year that they would play Top Gun, the one year I don't go they play Top Gun Anthem. Still at least I can watch this amazing performance on repeat.
These brilliant musicians and polished military personnel exhibit a sterling performance , unequaled by any other group. Truly the Top Gun performers of this selection. My salute to Her Majesty's Royal Marines. Loved every note,
@@scubasmog What were you listening to? He's got emotion in there, a lot of Brit players don't physically jump around like an idiot. Think Clapton and Knopfler, very emotional but only in sound.
OMG! Listening to this orchestral rendition of the Top Gun Opening Theme is giving me spine tingling chills!!! Just needed the roar of a F-14 TomCat flying by to make it absolutely perfecto! Thank you our friends in the great country of England.
Royal, Marines are so professional ... the way they walk up and down the aisles drumming .... I love these guys ... my dad was a Royal Marine and Im so proud of him ... he fought for this country and man I love him so much ... God Bless you Dad x x x x
The guy next to the guitarist is Lance Corporal Matt Gregory, who performs a blistering solo on the Royal Marines' cover of Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven. With vocals by Corporal Samantha McIndoe, I recommend checking it out.
He should get another medal for bravery, thats one of those songs that sounds easy to play but you can easily get mixed up, not to mention all the focus is on you, bravo sir.
I am a proud Army grunt and Airborne Ranger, but this song, played by this astounding band will always be a favorite. A good buddy of mine was a trumpet player in his unit band, and he always wanted to transfer to 11B (Infantry) but music like this is what made us grunts want to fight on, and it will always be musicians like this that inspire us to carry on.
One of THE most epic movie intros ever. I'm struggling to think of something better, but I'm sure I'm forgetting something, so I left margin for error. Harold Faltermeyer NAILED that score!
I was a drum major for a Scottish marching band that performed with 4 of the massed bands of the Royal Marines in Canada several years ago. Got to know their drum majors over the four performances. Really great guys, and the musical talent in that organization is unbelievably good. A cherished memory.
That was outstanding! The only thing that could have improved upon it would be a flyover but maybe that's just me being American. Well done to our brothers and sisters across the pond!
The finest military band in the world 🇬🇧. Thank you Royals. Keep up the epic work. Hairs on the back of my neck stand up every time. I hark back to when they played with the Scot’s dragoon guards on Amazing Grace. Tears of joy were shed and I don’t care. I’m a grown man. 🎉
Grew up watching Top Gun. Served as a paratrooper. Have both American and British jump wings. This evokes a lot of emotion surprisingly. Must be getting old but much ❤.
As a United States Navy Veteran that served on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Carl Vinson CVN-70 with F-14 Tomcats..... OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE FROM OUR STRONGEST ALLEY! 🇺🇲🇻🇬
Chills. They nailed this. Just read an article that the U.S. military has top level talent in its bands and orchestras, because it’s hard for even elite players to get gigs in the shrinking private arena. Wondering if it’s the same in the UK, because this was top notch musicianship, execution, feel, etc.
That opening theme has always and will always send a shiver ( in a good way ) down my spine. I love Top Gun and will watch it any chance I get. Definitely one of my toe favorite movies with Tom Cruse. The other is Days of Thunder.
@@mtlnascarfan oh I know that, but the Royal Marine band isn't what I expected. Hey, the US Army band did a Rush tune once ....clearly these military bands love to mine pop and rock culture
I would never have believed how well this actually works. Great synth tune turns into great orchestral tune. That required insight and skill. I'm in awe!
I’ve an aerospace enthusiast for as long as I can remember and I just took my first training flight! The moment I touched the controls I knew what to do! I’m built for this! See you ladies and gents in the skies and keep the blue side up!
So, so proud to be British, and I'm the son of an immigrant! This country has given me everything and I will repay it with loyalty, devotion and drinking beer. God save the King!
It was the best. When you close your eyes, you can see the movie scene. My heart is thrilling.💓💓💓 I like the drums because they have British -like.🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
The guy to the right of the electric guitar player is seriously enjoying the riff. LOL The piece comes from an American movie about US naval aviators, but the song is applicable for all militaries. Job well done, welcome home.
As a fan of Tom Cruise as well as his Top Gun films myself, I 🧔admire👏 the version of this movie soundtrack you play. Hello from Victor the US marine of Washington DC USA🌉🦅🗽🇺🇸
My father served 11 years in the US navy. He died last Sunday. We are sending him off with this version.
Sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Godspeed, till the reorg.
Hugs and prayers to you and your family…Godspeed sir and thank you for your service!!!
Respect and many thanks for your service
May God and all those who went before welcome you home
Thank you for your service...hugs and prayers to your and your family
The band member next to the guitar player is so pumped, can't say that I blame him, this is an awesome version of such an iconic song
He`s also a officer (corpral) and also a guitar player , watch him play the iron maiden stuff (search marines play with niko mcbrain) , and you will see him play , hes amazing
Corporals aren't officers.... @@davidhaney1394
@@davidhaney1394Don't let an NCO hear you call him an Officer!!! 😝
The ironic part it that, as good as Sgt Les Paul (I don't know his actual name) was, Cpl Stratocaster would possibly have been better suited to playing this one, since the original makes heavy use of a floating bridge, which the Les Paul doesn't have....
Both gay
He is the best part of the video... 😄
The power of those aviators helped him play that perfectly
Naval aviators 😎
@@nitroxide17Strong. You won’t be in the plaque for the alternates.
@@Cous1nJackYep… and as we know, plaque of alternates are in the ladies’ room! 😉😆😎✈️🤙🏻
False, he played well because of pride. Source I was in concert band from middle school through high school and did marching band in high school.
Aviators are the Platonic Form of sunglasses.
He is our nephew and we are so proud of him and love him dearly.
I love that. You’re right to be proud ❤
Tom Cruise ?
Wooooow
@@michgingras
Stop it 😭😭 lol
Wow
Get that guitarist an honorary American citizenship immediately
I second that!
Hands off, he’s ours… 😂
I third that!
What makes you so sure he wouldn't reject it? You Americans crack me up. "We are the greatest country on Earth", "we are a nation of winners", bla bla bla. Wake up, other countries passed you because you were blinded by your self-centered view.
@@dominicgugas486 He can come and visit! Honestly, we love our English family. We started out rough but we will always have each other's backs when shit pops off.
One of the best intro soundtracks in a movie. Just the begin of the movie with this song and F-14 Tomcats flying and landing on a Naval ship.
Its really cool to watch, but if you are on the ship when they are landing its not so cool...lol. Been there , done that!!
@@lyleschroeder-x1f Oh it's cool.
@@lyleschroeder-x1fsame here,worked aft airstart on U.S.S JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67)
@@lyleschroeder-x1fthat sounds even cooler that you managed to get up close and personal to it
I would have lost my absolute sh** if I could have been there, that was awesome. As a kid who grew up memorizing Top Gun and pretending to be an F-14 pilot on the swingset, this gave me chills.
I'm with ya!!!!😊
agreed that opening cymbals always gave me the chills
I was a strange kid. I would pretend to be just the F14. Watch my wings sweep daddy! Arn't I unique and cool?!?!?
Play Metalstorm, then you can fly an F-14. In a game at least.
Did you fly inverted in the swing set?
Can you imagine meeting his teenage self ....'thats right you will be a Sgt in the Royal Marines..... and play the electric guitar..... at the royal albert hall in front of several thousand people....... the song? Top Gun theme of course'...... he wouldn't believe it.
What a badass.
And you're in the King's Marines!
Exactly
Simply Awesome!!! USAF 🇺🇸 Veteran. Was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford(F111's), England during Desert Storm, for 3yrs.
I'm an R.A.F. Vet myself... long after you though... i weren't born until '96. I worked alongside some USAF personnel... they're shall we say... _different_ You Yanks are always too happy for my liking 😂
I joked every year that they would play Top Gun, the one year I don't go they play Top Gun Anthem. Still at least I can watch this amazing performance on repeat.
ahahah thats so unlucky i feel you a lot
tough luck
From Germany…. amazing….
All these years later, the song still gives me goosebumps! 😊
Same!
Let's hope you never goosebump into your canopy though!
Yesssss!!!!!!
@@markus30000 you must be one of those “quick on your feet” jokesters! 🤣
damn I miss my old surround sound system, id shake the lampshades with the opening sequence. cranked way up
These brilliant musicians and polished military personnel exhibit a sterling performance , unequaled by any other group. Truly the Top Gun performers of this selection. My salute to Her Majesty's Royal Marines. Loved every note,
As a U.S. NAVAL veteran and who worked on the "roof",
THANK YOU for this BEAUTIFUL rendition.
The sound guy... Holy crap...give the guy a raise
Royal Albert Hall helps....excellent acoustics
Not bad camera direction also.
I love the Brits. They add a touch of class to everything😊
The HM Royal Marines were magnificent. They should be very proud of their performance. Beautiful.
This is rewatch worthy, loved the sunglasses touch on the guitarist
I'd love for this version to be played at my funeral
Maverick will definitely be proud of you sergeant.
A musically accurate depiction by the guitarist, but devoid of feel.
@@scubasmog What were you listening to? He's got emotion in there, a lot of Brit players don't physically jump around like an idiot. Think Clapton and Knopfler, very emotional but only in sound.
@@burstcity3832 I am a Brit player, and he was playing the sheet music.
I believe my original comment has merit.
@@scubasmog I think you are wrong.
OMG! Listening to this orchestral rendition of the Top Gun Opening Theme is giving me spine tingling chills!!!
Just needed the roar of a F-14 TomCat flying by to make it absolutely perfecto!
Thank you our friends in the great country of England.
Royal, Marines are so professional ... the way they walk up and down the aisles drumming .... I love these guys ... my dad was a Royal Marine and Im so proud of him ... he fought for this country and man I love him so much ... God Bless you Dad x x x x
Guy next to the guitar is so pumped! Can't say I blame him.
The guy next to the guitarist is Lance Corporal Matt Gregory, who performs a blistering solo on the Royal Marines' cover of Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven. With vocals by Corporal Samantha McIndoe, I recommend checking it out.
That was too damn cool!!!
Way to go Royal Marines!!!
US Navy 91-96
Bravo Marines. Love the sunglasses touch
Any military band doesn’t have a chance to groove like that too often. They sure made the most of it.👍
This is probably the best version of this theme.
The gentleman with the glasses is THE COOLEST man in the universe x
Just a touch of Tom Cruise.
He should get another medal for bravery, thats one of those songs that sounds easy to play but you can easily get mixed up, not to mention all the focus is on you, bravo sir.
What a masterpiece from Harold Faltermeyer and Steve Stevens.
Dude on the guitar is a legend
I am a proud Army grunt and Airborne Ranger, but this song, played by this astounding band will always be a favorite. A good buddy of mine was a trumpet player in his unit band, and he always wanted to transfer to 11B (Infantry) but music like this is what made us grunts want to fight on, and it will always be musicians like this that inspire us to carry on.
One of THE most epic movie intros ever. I'm struggling to think of something better, but I'm sure I'm forgetting something, so I left margin for error. Harold Faltermeyer NAILED that score!
I was a drum major for a Scottish marching band that performed with 4 of the massed bands of the Royal Marines in Canada several years ago. Got to know their drum majors over the four performances. Really great guys, and the musical talent in that organization is unbelievably good. A cherished memory.
That was outstanding! The only thing that could have improved upon it would be a flyover but maybe that's just me being American. Well done to our brothers and sisters across the pond!
How does that work indoors then?
@@creativeinspiration5672 Very, and I mean VERY, carefully
Absolutely incredible.
Brought tears to this 55 year old eyes who watced the film in the cinema when it came out.
Marcus, Plymouth, UK.
I was on the Road to Norfolk Naval Airstation when this Topgun came out. The base had a massive buzz on that movie.
The finest military band in the world 🇬🇧. Thank you Royals. Keep up the epic work. Hairs on the back of my neck stand up every time. I hark back to when they played with the Scot’s dragoon guards on Amazing Grace. Tears of joy were shed and I don’t care. I’m a grown man. 🎉
Don’t forget about the United States military band 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@traviswilliams7983Joke
@@traviswilliams7983 they didn't, that's why they said we have the finest 😏😂
Grew up watching Top Gun. Served as a paratrooper. Have both American and British jump wings.
This evokes a lot of emotion surprisingly. Must be getting old but much ❤.
Sua Sponte brother! We might he old, grizzled and grey, but if that bell rings I know we'll both grab that Go-Bag and stand to.
As a United States Navy Veteran that served on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Carl Vinson CVN-70 with F-14 Tomcats.....
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE FROM OUR STRONGEST ALLEY!
🇺🇲🇻🇬
🫡 USS Marvin Shields
Respect from the Uk 🇬🇧
Thank you for your service.
Did you know my dad by any chance? L Scott Lamoreaux “Scooter” - he died in 96 during an accident in an F-14 off the Vinson.
@scooteractual I served on the Vinson from 1987 thru 1989. I'm very sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences.
Still the best, most epic intro ever! Goosebumps...
Agreed, gives me chills every time
Chills. They nailed this. Just read an article that the U.S. military has top level talent in its bands and orchestras, because it’s hard for even elite players to get gigs in the shrinking private arena. Wondering if it’s the same in the UK, because this was top notch musicianship, execution, feel, etc.
Nur durch äußerste Disziplin und dem Üben stellt jeder dem Ganzen eine erstklassige Darbietung - Hut ab, Damen und Herren!
there is nothing, these guys cant play in perfection. so much love them
Goosebumps, every single time! They should have a Broadway version of Top Gun, would be awesome!
we love that idea!!!
Top Gun fan since I was kid Aussie sailor for 13 years this was just awesome!.
Indeed!!!
One of my favorite songs in top gun with mighty wings and danger zone!
1:12 that dude next to the guitarist was a fan of the movie and thomas cruise! 😅
Amazing how Jester(Michael Ironsides) is jamming on the guitar😁
Yeehaw Jesters Dead! 😂
@@nitrorn1496 Actually, Ironsides is from a small village known to humanity as Toronto (or York) Ontario.
arm hair standing!! incredible guitar player with the aviators on adds a touch! watching Top Gun now tonight!!
You may think you're cool but you'll never be Royal Marine Sergeant wearing Aviators playing Top Gun on a Les Paul level of cool.
On point absolutely. Regards from an Afghan 🇨🇦vet.
Dear Mother Of God
😂
He is the same guy who does such a great job on "Brothers in Arms"'.
Fr!!!!! 😂
That opening theme has always and will always send a shiver ( in a good way ) down my spine. I love Top Gun and will watch it any chance I get. Definitely one of my toe favorite movies with Tom Cruse. The other is Days of Thunder.
The best song Hans didn't write but everyone thinks he did
Top Gun had a flawless sound track.
They chose the wrong bell!
0:50 - At least someone gets to live the dream.
Big Sarge killed it 🤙
Is it only me, or did anyone else get chills & patriotic listening to this?!
I'm Canadian and I'm in tears right now.
This hit me in the heart. Beautiful rendition of a classic.
Steve Stevens would be proud.
Irony that a British Marine band plays this them to such an iconic movie that glorifies the US navy
@@marklittle8805
It's not ironic at all. It's called "respect for you brothers and sisters in arms." The UK and the US are allies.
@@mtlnascarfan oh I know that, but the Royal Marine band isn't what I expected. Hey, the US Army band did a Rush tune once ....clearly these military bands love to mine pop and rock culture
Phenomenal! No one does it like the Royal Marines. Such an iconic theme to play.
That was really good, and the guitar was spot on, Steve Stevens would be impressed.
Amazing. My Dads favourite military band. No longer here but he introduced me to the Marines.
This is utterly magnificent. Bravo Zulu…
As some trying to learn a basic acoustic, my hats off to him. He did it wonderfully
This is one of the coolest things I have ever seen…..
And that's how it should have been played on the original sound track, brilliant performance as always!
Right here s all the reason to have you tube. Would have never seen this......AWSOME!!
GSP nailed it on the guitar, he can be my wingman anytime
Absolutely stunning. It takes me right back to watching those beautiful F-14's
I would never have believed how well this actually works. Great synth tune turns into great orchestral tune. That required insight and skill. I'm in awe!
I can't imagine the amount of energy in the Hall when this started playing. I would have been screaming
Beautiful piece, beautifully played! It feels like the original, with a Royal Marines twist...
One of the coolest things I've ever seen, makes me feel proud to have served.
just dont serve today might get a gueer that wants your phone number as an instructor or worse! queer
US Marine to British Royal Marine…Hell Yes!
I’ve an aerospace enthusiast for as long as I can remember and I just took my first training flight! The moment I touched the controls I knew what to do! I’m built for this! See you ladies and gents in the skies and keep the blue side up!
Marvelous! NOthing is more classic than the TOp GUn opening theme.
Gotta love how a movie made to showcase the US Navy get's it's theme played by the Royal Marines.
They are very wonderful at playing any tunes and I love to hear them play thanks
The guy beside the guitarist, those smile say it all!
Oh my good Lord!! Speechless.
Wow goosebumps. Favorite movie music and greatest band to wacth and listen.
Been there in 2023. Love to go back next year.
So, so proud to be British, and I'm the son of an immigrant! This country has given me everything and I will repay it with loyalty, devotion and drinking beer. God save the King!
La piu bella cover mai sentita. Thanks from Italy. The best cover that I've ever heard!
Could you imagine being in the venue when they played this...epic!
The smile of that guy beside Marine Sergeant is priceless😂😂😂😂
I love this tune, takes me back to 1986, and I was so happy to hear it on recent topgun
One great tune great guitar work
It was the best. When you close your eyes, you can see the movie scene. My heart is thrilling.💓💓💓 I like the drums because they have British -like.🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
The Royal Marine Band is so Awesome in everything they do.
Superb performance and brilliant camerawork!
AWESOME!!!! Being in that auditorium LIVE would be downright goosebumps inducing CHILLING!!!
I was in San Diego on the the flight deck of the Midway and a bagpiper was playing this.
Another great song from the 80’s. What an awesome decade.
To our brothers from across the pond, I salute you!
Semper Fi!
That performance was absolutely fantastic. 😊👍Amazing musicians. 👍
1:42 The Iconic lead solo 😎
Two words ....
""" Bloody Awesome '"".....
How great was that, Yes give the Guitarist Solo & Medal as well....
I'll bet those sunglasses weren't official kit. Excellent job Royal Marines!
The guy to the right of the electric guitar player is seriously enjoying the riff. LOL
The piece comes from an American movie about US naval aviators, but the song is applicable for all militaries. Job well done, welcome home.
Royal Marines, for when an Apache wants better armament ... accept no substitute. Absolute legends.
トップガンのオープニングの光景が脳裏に浮かんでくる。
These Marines are awesome
👍👍👍
The beats, everything everyone on fire
Absolutely outstanding!
As a fan of Tom Cruise as well as his Top Gun films myself, I 🧔admire👏 the version of this movie soundtrack you play. Hello from Victor the US marine of Washington DC USA🌉🦅🗽🇺🇸
Whoa!!!!😃😃 How is this so friken awesome!!!! Why have I not seen this from the US military band. Such a great job!!!!
Check out their full concerts, just look for Mountbatten Festival of Music and pick a year 😊
Ty ❤
Coolest thing ever!! Especially the guy in aviator sunglasses 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻