*NEW* Irish Guards Black Sunday 2024.
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Drumhead service and march up to the Guards Memorial on the Irish Guards Black Sunday, held on Sunday 10th March 2024.
Also, this will probably be my last new video for several weeks, unfortunately on the way to start videoing the return of the parade I had an accident and tripped over, resulting in a bad shoulder injury that could see me out off action for a month or more. I would like to express my thanks to the couple of passers-by who offered me assistance and to several of my friends who also came to my aid, it was very much appreciated, although at the time I was very annoyed that I had missed the return of the parade and was also feeling really embarrassed by the whole thing.
I will be back with new videos as soon as I can.
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Thank you all very much for your best wishes, according to the doctors I think I'll be out of action for another month or so, can't wait to get back to doing these videos for everybody. See you all soon.
I've just popped back here for another peek at this fine video and spotted this update. Thank you for it, I have been wondering how you've been getting on and glad to hear of your determination to resume. I'm something of a late arrival when it comes to RUclips but I've become a firm fan of your videos in that short time. I, and others, will be glad when you're back, but don't rush before you're ready😎 Take care.
Thank you very much.@@AnnofWales21
Hello Mr B!! I've only just heard you'd posted a Message in here. I'm so glad you're on the Road to Recovery. Like all the Regulars in Team B (Baton) I've missed you Badly, it's Just not the same. Apart from the Selfish Reasons of not seeing the London Changes, I miss you because as far as I'm Concerned you're a Friend & I don't like it when a Friend is Unwell or is having a Painful time because of an Injury.
Life Continues in you Tube of course & I know there's Hundreds of People who are asking about you. I did toy with the idea of telling them the Black Sunday was so Cold & Miserable, you'd gone to get Shelter & a few Bevies to Warm you up & You'd got Brahms & List & gone Arse over Apex, but I didn't. It was that lil Devil that sometimes Slips Out. Nevermind but I will admit the Temptation was very Real 😅😂🤣🤣🤣
You take very Good Care of yourself, 🤕🤒🤕 and get plenty of Rest😴😴😣😩😪 & don't come back until you're 💯 %! Big (but Gentle) Hugz 🤗🤗🤗😘
@@vickyRoyalHistory Hi Vicky, thank you for the post and comments I miss everyone on here. I can tell you I'm missing posting these videos something cronic as well, plus meeting the regulars who I've got to know around there on Guard Change days. I wish I had been Brahms and Liszt I might not have done so much damage, still as they say it is what it is. I'm hoping I will be able to drive again in a couple of weeks in which case normal service will be resumed. (fingers crossed )
@@MrBaton74 Hello! I have Fingers, Legs, Eyes & Arms Crossed!!
Speedy recovery Mr Baton. Hope you are doing okay, and I hope everything went well! Sorry to hear that you had a fall.
Excellent march up. Get well soon!
Mr Baton, I'm very sorry to hear about your mishap. As someone of a similar age, who's had his own similar trip-up at Windsor last summer (luckily in my case with no real injuries), you have my sympathies and best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.
I undoubtedly speak for many in looking forward to you being back in action, and seeing new videos from you, as soon as the time is right.
Gosh Mike! Are you Really only 35 too? 😳😳😘😘
Hi@@vickyRoyalHistory , no, not until next year ;-)
Seriously though, I used "similar" in a loose sense to give myself "wriggle room". I can confidently say that neither Mr B or I are in the "13-29" bracket! I've never (knowingly) met Mr B, but it doesn't take too much detective work to work out who most of the main "filmers" are. I think Delvin is pretty good at it!
More than a few in attendance, especially your good self, earned a stiff drink or two when that sopping wet Black Sunday parade ended. Sorry about the injury you sustained in the line of duty. There is something humiliating about falling in public, but the outcome could have been so much worse. Best wishes for a full and quick recovery. The Band of the Irish Guards ought to send a get-well card, considering all the videos you've done of their performances. You really have to hand it to them, even in terrible weather conditions, their rendition of Paddy McGinty's Goat with McNamara's Band, can lift sagging spirits. Their Ulster Division and the P&D tunes worked pretty well too. Hope their music helps keep your spirits up as you recuperate.
how terribly unfortunate for you. I wish you a steady recovery. Take it easy and take pleasure in the respite this opportunity has presented to you.
So very sorry to hear that you had an accident. I hope you will be fit as a fiddle very soon and back on full form. That ground is hard and it hurts, doesn’t it?! ❤
Another Excellent video!! I'm very sorry to hear about Sirs incident! Wishing you a speedy recovery! Always lovely to see the Micks Past and Present marching together! Well done to the Band for Braving the Inclement weather!
The marches played were,
(Band of the Irish Guards)
1) 11:22-Blue Plume
2) 14:01-Ulster Division
(12 Co. Irish Guards Drums & Pipes)
3) 16:48-Company Marches of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards
¹ The Star of the County Down
² Holy Ground
³ Boys of Wexford
⁴ The Green Glens of Atrim
⁵ The South Down Militia
4) 19:34-Paddy's McGinty's Goat & McNamara's Band
(Some additional points of interest)
1) 0:04-SDM Gareth Chambers MVO is instructing Drummers how to make a Drum Altar
2) at 12:29 you can hear the Time-Beater signal to the Band to lower the Volume, I believe this was done as to not disturb a Church Service at the Guards Chapel.
3) At 16:47 and 20:10 onwards, if you look closely one can see that most of the Woodwind section of the band isn't playing. As many of you may know by now, these instruments as the name suggests are made of wood. Wood and Water don't mix. Thus the Musicians have a trick up their sleeves (Pun Intended), Clarinetists and Flutists usually tuck their Instruments up their Tunic/Greatcoats Sleeve. Quite surprising there's even a Band, considering the Inclement weather. This would be enough to call a Wet Mount in Changing the Guard.
Great observations, @delvinrodriguez3341. Do you or Vicky or anyone else know the name of the Irish DOM? He’s caught my eye for some time😊
@@charlottecunningham2141 Hello Charlotte! Thanks! And Yes I do know the DOM, He is Captain Peter Brydon! He has nice swagger!
Hi delvin! May I know why mcpaddy's goat and mcnamara's band are merged as one song instead of two separate songs? Is there some kind of connection between them? Thanks!
@@ginkiat7268 Hello, Sadly I can't give you the exact reason they are both combined into a medley. My only explanation would be that the Composer/Arranger liked them both and combined them.
@@delvinrodriguez3341 all good, thanks! Started wondering when I first heard it from the trooping of color 2022
First of all, I’m very sorry you’ve been injured, basically, filming on behalf of those of us sat in our armchairs! I hope you recover well and quickly as your endeavours are going to be missed.
Thank you for turning out on this soggy day and recording this event for us. It’s a fabulous video. Very emotive. The band played beautifully, a great selection of marches. The pipes are something else, adding almost mournful extras, love them. In fact loved all the music , I could even sing along to the hymn (just be glad no one could hear me😏)
Hurry back Mr Baton (but only when you’re ready)
Wishing you a speedy recovery, fantastic video, hope your well!
Hope you will be better soon! Best wishes for a speedy recovery from Saskatchewan. Canada!👋
Nina here oh no that sounds very painful! Wishing you a speedy recovery Mark 😮
Wishing you a rapid and complete recovery, Sir.
A very Soggy Day for the Irish Guards Black Sunday Parade. The Black Sunday Parades for each of the 5 Infantry Regiments of the Household Division are always Very Moving, no matter what the Weather, but when it's like this it makes it even more Sombre.
For those of you who've not seen a Black Sunday Parade, I'll point out some things that we've been discussing over the last Couple of Months with some Newer Members of our Little Community as this is a good chance to see them.
A Drum Altar has been built by the Drummers of the Corps of Drums, assisted by SDM Gareth Chambers MVO who was a Very Good Drummer Himself before becoming a Drum Major.
He then Leads the Band of the Irish Guards onto the Parade & they are Joined by Turlough Mór (Pronounced Tur - Lock - More) Affectionately Named "Seamus", The Irish Wolfhound who is The Regimental Mascot, Nicely turned out in his own Athol Grey Great Coat, which Sports the Regiment's Badge & Motto, the eight pointed star of the 'Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick'. In the centre is a shamrock with the State Imperial Crown embossed on each leaf. Behind the shamrock is the cross of St. Patrick & Surrounding the Centre is the Regiments Motto, Quis Separabit?, meaning "Who shall separate us?" (Thanks to The Household Division Web Site for the Description 'Retrieved 2023').
Seamus is a Very Unique Mascot as he is the Only Regimental Mascot in the British Army who has Permission to Lead his Regiment on Parade.
There is a Short Service, called A Drumhead Service. A Hymn is played & The assembled Irish Guards & 3 Groups of Veterans, The Officers Wearing Bowler Hats & Carrying Furled Umbrellas, The Other Ranks Veterans of !st Battalion Irish Guards & The Other Ranks Veterans of the 2nd Battalion Irish Guards. Although the 2nd Battalion was Put into "Suspended Animation" after the 2nd WW, they have been reinstated for Short Periods when needed, so there are still some Veterans who attend Certain Parades.
I've Mentioned before about SDM Gareth Chambers Saluting when ever he leads a Band or The Mass Bands past the Guards Chapel. In this Video you see him salute at about 12:25 & at 12:30, you can see the Statue inside the Fence. That's Field Marshal The Earl Alexander of Tunis. He was Highly Decorated in Both World Wars as an Officer in The Irish Guards, his Service in North Africa & Sicily in WW2 Saw him promoted to Field Marshal & after the War he was appointed as The Governor General of Canada. He became the First Lord Lieutenant of Greater London in 1965. He Died in 1969. He was & still is Very Well Regarded & Respected by the Irish Guards. The Salute From SDM Gareth Chambers MVO, is Directed at him as a Sign of that Respect.
The Irish Guards DOM Capt. Peter Brydon is Directing the Band today & you can see him in his Double Breasted Athol Gray Greatcoat & Taller Bearskin with a Large Blue Plume, Marching in the Rank behind the Bass Drum & Cymbals. He was also the Conductor for the Band during the Drumhead Service.
Sgt David Lockwood, the Man with the Lungs of Kevlar & his Bass Trombone (3 Pipes over the Shoulder & a larger Bell), is also Leading the Trombone Section today From the Centre of the First Rank, #3 from either end & you can see him Signalling the 'Drop' & 'Rise' to the other Trombones when they Rest & then start playing again at about 12:56.
The Guards Memorial is Opposite Horse Guards Parade & it is the Destination of Every Guards Regiment on the Black Sunday Parade. Prayers will be said by The Chaplin, Wreathes will be Laid, there'll be 2 Mins Silence observed by the Parade as they remember Irish Guards who have Fallen in the line of Duty in every War & Conflict since 1900, when the Irish Guards Regiment was Formed at the Behest of Queen Victoria.
The 2 mins Silence will be Signalled by a Bugler Playing Last Post & ended by a Bugler Blowing Revile. The Ode will be Read, "They Shall not Grow Old as those who are left Grow Old, Age will not Weary Them or The Years Condemn, At the Going Down of The Sun & In the Morning, We will Remember Them." The Parade Will Come to Attention & if it's the Same Format as Other Years, They will March Back to Barracks, Entering to "Let Erin Remember".
My Apologies if The Ode I've Posted Differs in any way to The one Recited by the British Legion or The Regiments, I've Posted the NZ Version, which Should be the Same but one can Never be Sure.
This was an Excellent Video, Well Up to Mr Bs Normal High Standard, but the Price He's Paid to get it for Us is Very High Indeed.
Get Well Soon Mr B, I'll Carry Out Chitty Bang Bang Watch for You!
Hi Vicky! I haven't heard from you in awhile! Not even in our second form of communication! I do hope all is well!
@@delvinrodriguez3341 I've sent you 3!
speedy recovery Mr B
Sorry to hear about your mishap. Feel better soon
Get well soon. Come back fit as a fiddle.
On the mend soon we hope sir
Best wishes from Germany, Sir!
I hope to see Drum major Paul Carson soon
I’ve been eager to see him too, @guardsdivisionfan
Get well soon. Hopefully, will be back for springtime, marching redcoats and some much more welcome drier, warmer weather.
Get well soon Mr.Baton. Sorry to hear about your injury. Sending love ❤️ and hugs 🫂 xxxxx
Very nice video, thanks.
Thank you for another excellent presentation. Hope the shoulder improves soon.
🚎Black sunday pareede✈
PLEASE THOSE IN THE SUIT ARE THEY STILL SERVING IN THE ARMY?
The Gentlemen in Bowler Hats with umbrellas Marching Behind the Bagpipes & Drums, are Retired Officer Veterans & the Gentlemen Marching behind Them Are Other Rank Veterans of The Irish Guards Regiment 1st Battalion, then the 2nd Battalion are in the Rear. . There maybe some Reserves amongst them But all Currently Serving Irish Guards are in Uniform. The Irish Guard Marching at the Very Back with the Swagger Stick, is the Regiments Sergeant Major, the Senior NCO on Parade.
A Coldstream Guards trombonist, front rank centre for Black Sunday in the Irish Guards Band.
Dear Mr B, First & Foremost, I hope you get over your Mishap Soon & you're able to Rest & Recuperate & bounce Back Sooner than Later. Don't you worry your Head about Guard Change Videos or come to that Any other Videos you may have had Plans to do. There are others that post Videos if anyone's Desperate for a Fix, of course not up to your Top Class Standard but, not to worry. Some may Appreciate your Work more than they do until you're Back. You Should know all the Regulars aka "The Usual Suspects" are more concerned for You than the Videos anyway. You my Friend, are Captain of the Ship, I certainly don't see it Sinking. If it looks Low in the Water, we can always Grab one of the Bands, get them to put a Snare Drum in a Conspicuous Place near them, Start Playing Trafalgar & Toss Delvin-Pedia over the Stern & Tell him to Push! 😁😁it'll Work Fine, the Old Carrot & Stick Manoeuvre. He'll have the Boat Planing like a Hydrofoil, with the Prospect of Joining in with Trafalgar! 😆😅😂🤣🤣🚤🚤 . You just take Care of Yourself, get plenty of Rest & Do What The Doctors Tell You! & try not to forget us. By the Time you're Ready to Come Back, Rain & Cold, will be a thing of the Past & you'll have the Long Hot Sunny Days of Summer! Well.... a British Summer Anyway. We'll all be thinking of You. If you want to Check in & check up on things, You can always Drop me an email my RUclips one is davevix2021 at that G place Com. I can't put it properly in the Comments or it gets eaten. MOTH sends his Regards & hopes you're feeling Better Soon. Love Vicky 🤗🤗
Bahahaha! This made me Cackle with Laughter Vicky! How Cheeky! I'm sure it would definitely work! We would travel faster than the "interesting" Boeing 929 Jetfoil! I'll have to watch my back, I'm getting the uncanny feeling this isn't the only Cunning plan you might come up with that involves Me and Trafalgar!
@@delvinrodriguez3341 Hi Delvin-Pedia!! Who Moi?? As if! To Coin a Phrase from one of my Favourite Movies " You Know I love you More than my Luggage!" (Olivia Dukakis, Steel Magnolias).
I just wanted to ease Mr Bs Mind. I'm not the only one who Knows about your Love of Trafalgar or the fact that you'd love to play your Snare Drum & March in the Bands while Playing it.😅☺I'm also Not the only One who Knows You'll do almost anything to hear Trafalgar!! 🤣🤣 & ofcourse, None of Us would take Advantage of that Fact 😁😁🤭🤭
Bon rétablissement de la France
Mr Baton I need your help. I want to go to the cavalry super sunday in May do you know what time I will have to be at the Hyde Park Barracks for the band? I am 86, disabled & will be in a wheelchair. You are very knowledgeable so can you help me?
if I remember correctly I believe the Household Cavalry band leaves the barracks at about 10am to march up to the Hyde Park bandstand.