I like how the conductor introduces it as "One of Sousa's most popular marches" without ever once mentioning WHY it's popular (because a bunch of British comics hijacked it in 1969).
That's plain silly Mr Presson...you must be one of the younger (very) generation if you think Sousa's "Liberty Bell" march is popular because of the Monty Python Program. It so happens it has always been a well known and popular piece of marching band music. That's as ridiculous as Walt Disney's purported remark when his film "Fantasia" was released in the 40s, "This will put Beethoven on the map!"
lucreziia Okay, if you insist, but play this song for anyone and ask them what it's from. Most of them will say Python. Just like "Also Sprach Zarathustra" will always be known as the 2001 theme. That's not necessarily a bad thing!
NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION! Our chief weapon is surprise, surprise and fear - TWO weapons, are surprise, fear and ruthless efficiency - our THREE weapons are fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency and a fanatical devotion to the Pope - our FOUR...no, erm...amongst our weapons...amongst our weaponry are such elements as fear, surprise - I'll come in again.
@@weswolever7477 And now . . . a Marine with a tape recorder up his DRILL INSTRUCTOR'S nose! *WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR MALFUNCTION, NUMBNUTS?!? DIDN'T YOUR MOMMY AND DADDY EVER TEACH YOU NOT TO USE YOUR FINGER TO CLEAN OUT A NOSTRIL?*
I'm frankly just so much more amused at the fact that a song that's meant to be one of many that represents American symbolism....is at least equally iconic as a cornerstone of British pop culture. That fact in of itself is hilarious for me.
It's another one that I practically piss myself laughing at when I see the Americans using it entirely seriously, like the Battle Hymn of the Football Grounds or even The Stars and Stripes forever
As a Monty Python fan, this will always be ingrained in my mind as the opening theme to Monty Python's Flying Circus. This is not a bad thing. It is a wonderful piece and it always gets my foot tapping.
Well, I'm a Monty Python fan as well, but I am tremendously impressed with this band. Their precision, their intonation, their dynamics. The precision of a sequencer, but with soul because it's played by humans. Bravo.
If there's one thing the Marines do well, it's precision. Precison and attention to detail are the two! two things the Marines do well. Precision, attention to detail, and nice red uniforms...
@@goranlund2677 Is this better? Man: Is this the right room for an argument? Other Man:(John Cleese) I've told you once. Man: No you haven't! Other Man: Yes I have. M: When? O: Just now. M: No you didn't! O: Yes I did! M: You didn't! O: I did! M: You didn't! O: I'm telling you, I did! M: You did not! O: Oh I'm sorry, is this a five minute argument, or the full half hour? M: Ah! (taking out his wallet and paying) Just the five minutes. O: Just the five minutes. Thank you. O: Anyway, I did. M: You most certainly did not! O: Now let's get one thing quite clear: I most definitely told you! M: Oh no you didn't! O: Oh yes I did! M: Oh no you didn't! O: Oh yes I did! M: Oh no you didn't! O: Oh yes I did! M: Oh no you didn't! O: Oh yes I did! M: Oh no you didn't! O: Oh yes I did! M: Oh no you didn't! O: Oh yes I did! M: No you DIDN'T! O: Oh yes I did! M: No you DIDN'T! O: Oh yes I did! M: No you DIDN'T! O: Oh yes I did! M: Oh look, this isn't an argument! (Pause) O: Yes it is! M: No it isn't! (Pause) M: It's just contradiction! O: No it isn't! M: It IS! O: It is NOT! M: You just contradicted me! O: No I didn't! M: You DID! O: No no no! M: You did just then! O: Nonsense! M: (exasperated) Oh, this is futile!! (Pause) O: No it isn't! M: Yes it is!
Also Graham Chapman, who was the man who came up with the idea of using a parrot in the "Dead Parrot Sketch," rather than a toaster as John Cleese originally conceived it.
Ridiculously clean.. jesus christ... do you know how hard it is to get such a clean, crisp, perfectly balanced, perfect-intonation, amazing sound like that? Agh.
"First thou playith the video above. Then thou must count to three. Three shall be the number of the counting and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither shalt thou count two, excepting that thou then proceedeth to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the number of the counting, be reached, then lobbest thou the Holy Hand Grenade in the direction of thine foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it."
It makes me wonder what John Phillip Souza would think about his song being repurposed into the theme song for one of the biggest comedy troupes in the world...?
0:35 The guy: “And now…” Me: “…for something completely different!” The guy: “…one of the march king’s most popular marches, the Liberty Bell March.” Me: “GODDAMNIT!”
Wow! What a nice rendering! Having the ship's bell from the USS John Philip Sousa to play in this performance is a nice touch! I remember playing this march, along with a few others in music class in high school, the first thing the teacher did was to warn us about any potential giggles or guffaws in relation to the use of the tune as Monty Python's Flying Circus title theme. We all had a good laugh the first time we played it but then it was strictly business. One thing that springs to mind in hearing this piece again is the sense of history and reverence for the past that my American cousins have, I wish that we, as Canadians could get as into our history as the Americans have!
+Stan Bradshaw I wonder if it's not actually the "SS John Philip Sousa", a WWII Liberty Ship (cargo ship), as someone noted ... I'm not sure the USN ever had a ship named for Sousa. Marine Band, can you comment on this?
Mabye in some far future they could use the Bell of the "USS Terence Vance Gilliam". He was the one who suggested they use this music for the Monty Python intro.
I've seen this President's Own band in person just last year. They are really AWESOME. I would see them every time they are close by if I had the opportunity. I was even privileged to meet the bass clarinet player.
Yes I did in October 2015 at Lancaster, TX. I was even priviledged to meet the bass clarinet player, Jay, whom I recognize in this video. He was very sweet and polite. My mother was with me and it was kind of a surprise for her. She absolutely loved seeing you all in concert. You were awesome. We are both a huge fan of this type music. I hope you come back to the north Texas (DFW) area again soon.
Thanks! Yes, Jay is great. We're glad you had a good experience. It will be another 4 years before we back in Texas, but hopefully you can catch some of our live stream concerts in the meantime.
I've been privileged to attend two concerts by The Marine Band and it was unforgettable. Absolutely FLAWLESS. This band is the BEST military band in the entire world, hands down.
@@baenaclash5412 Tchaikovsky - was he the tortured soul who poured out his immortal longings into dignified passages of stately music, or was he just an old poof who wrote tunes?
my Dad loved this music... Joseph Rodrigues Jr. was his name and he served in WW2 on the USS Auk, during Normandy... I wish he could enjoy this... RIP Dad...
The vast majority of Americans do not know, but Sousa, in fact, was a Portuguese, who composed, for America the most beautiful military marches. João Filipe de Sousa from his real name, from the Americanized name of John Philip Sousa.
This is a great version of a very satisfying march which is articulately presented with an interesting history of which I was not formerly aware and, I expect, is far more faithful to the authors intentions than the one with which we are familiar in the Flying Circus theme tune. It's great to learn about its origin and meaning in this capably performed rendition. Thank you and well done!
Back in High School (1960's) we had an awesome and dedicated Music /Band Director and played so many of these Sousa Marches, most of them out on the Blacktop; I treasure that experience even more as the time goes on. Thank You Mr. Donald Hughes and Mr. John Phillip Sousa.
And now for something completely different.. :) Excellent job ladies and gentlemen. Former member of the 7th Infantry Division band here. We sure never sounded like this.
Guys, I wouldn't be going down this rabbit hole of Sousa and marching music, having a blast listening to talented musicians play beautiful music, if it weren't for Monty Python. It's not a bad thing when something you like gets used in pop culture because a small subset of the wider population is going to find out about your interest for the first time and instead of gatekeeping you could just be stoked that someone else likes the same stuff you do IDK
You guys in the UK have a WONDERFUL National Anthem; "God Save the Queen" is among my favorite national anthems on Earth. Even we Yanks enjoy it! Greetings from the United States of America
@@mr.seagulliii4353 This is the theme song to Monty Python's Flying Circus haha. But Eric Idle has lived in the US for decades and loves it here so Monty Python is all-American at this point.
@@muffinland Considering about 80% of the main crew, as in the Directors, writers and producers, were British, I don't know how on earth Monty Python could be considered American at all. It wasn't even popular in America to begin with, being mainly composed of sarcasm, irony, intellectual humour and satire. You know, the kind of comedy Americans didn't find funny.
Wonderful performance, especially with the liberty bell ! I play this piece in a community band; and it really helps to hear a superb performance by this fine US Marine Band !
The musicianship in this band is the finest found anywhere. All the dynamics are exquisitely executed. The musical precision is precise. I think the Marines and their conductor. I thoroughly enjoy this performance.
It's ironic Monty Python's Flying Circus would choose for its theme such an American piece written by such an American composer named after such an iconic piece of American heritage. Moreover, Python's animation is one of the group's most signature elements, and that too was created by an American.
I truly commend " The President's Own" United States Marine Band in their interpretation of Sousa's " The Liberty Bell"...As in all his marches...it could be noted that the composer had a deliberate and liberal application of the element of DYNAMICS....starting with soft, brisk notes using the flutes and the piccolo....then slowly rising to a crescendo with cymbals..the trombones and the drums marching together to that familiar beat... But the redeeming feature of this performance is the inclusion of the actual ringing of " The Liberty Bell" punctuating the march tempo at the signal of the conductor's baton...Perfect timing...real authentic sound of the bell from the USS John Philip Sousa... Another harmonious and melodic creation from the March King himself!!! RING OUT THE LIBERTY BELL ..!!!
Sousa's marches are so "durable" that anyone can successfully perform them. However, when the US Marine Band plays them, there are so many nuances that it's like hearing them for the first time. Bravo!
Andy Boecker dude... he's not shaming the marine corps... he's referring to the fact that the british comedy group "monty python" used this song as their theme song, and at the end of the opening credits, a giant foot came down and crushed whatever was on screen... calm down.
When a senator that not too many people liked was going to visit a high school, the band teacher thought that they should possibly have some sort of entrance music. The students decided to do this tune, as they all knew it was used as the Monty Python theme, but the band teacher didn't associate the tune with Monty Python, so he agreed to it. Unfortunately, the senator ended up using canned music.
Without a doubt, one of the finest ensembles I've heard anywhere in the world. It sounds like the ship's bell is fortuitously ringing an F-natural which I believe is the original key signature of the march, although with the level of talent in this band, I'm sure you could transpose on the fly to match any other bell :-) Thank you for these wonderful recordings. You know, Gene "Failure is Not an Option" Kranz isn't the only person who gets misty listening to Sousa marches.
This is the best military recording I've ever heard of this march, including Army and Air Force. This rendition, is totally balanced between the different instruments, and the tendency to rush is avoided. The brass don't overpower after the two verses, and Liberty Bell is beautifly spotlighted. Fantastic. Thank you for sharing with us!! VERY nice!!!!!
But you don’t understand; the brass are *supposed* to play too loudly after the first two verses! That’s why (a god somewhere) invented marches! (Caveat: I play trombone.)
On a cold gloomy November day in 2020, during pandemia and lockdown, seeing this magnificient display of true, clear and unadorned blue-white-red patriotism, as a continental European citizen, and Monty Python fan, this makes me so joyful, so incredible joyful, you folks can't belive how joyful that me makes. This performance here shows the bright side of life and you know it, and by now, it has never failed me to laugh the h**l out of my a**, each time I watch this. Ever and always. Thank you.
After all of the years, one randomly stumbles into this video to find out that this is the theme that haunted aforementioned person, and provided joy, and much annoyment.
Again, The President's Own sets performance and musicianship standards that the other service bands can't even approach. No wonder the Army has to buy the Independence Day performance on PBS each July 4th.
I like how the conductor introduces it as "One of Sousa's most popular marches" without ever once mentioning WHY it's popular (because a bunch of British comics hijacked it in 1969).
That's plain silly Mr Presson...you must be one of the younger (very) generation if you think Sousa's "Liberty Bell" march is popular because of the Monty Python Program. It so happens it has always been a well known and popular piece of marching band music. That's as ridiculous as Walt Disney's purported remark when his film "Fantasia" was released in the 40s, "This will put Beethoven on the map!"
lucreziia Okay, if you insist, but play this song for anyone and ask them what it's from. Most of them will say Python. Just like "Also Sprach Zarathustra" will always be known as the 2001 theme. That's not necessarily a bad thing!
***** I did not mean to imply philistinian influence! :)
***** Sure, if you want! I was just pointing out its most popular use. I didn't expect a Spanish Inquisition!
NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION!
Our chief weapon is surprise, surprise and fear - TWO weapons, are surprise, fear and ruthless efficiency - our THREE weapons are fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency and a fanatical devotion to the Pope - our FOUR...no, erm...amongst our weapons...amongst our weaponry are such elements as fear, surprise - I'll come in again.
"And now for something completely different . . . " THE MARINES!!
EcchiSpud
ooh get her whoops...
And now ... a Marine with a tape recorder up his nose
@@weswolever7477 And now . . . a Marine with a tape recorder up his DRILL INSTRUCTOR'S nose!
*WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR MALFUNCTION, NUMBNUTS?!? DIDN'T YOUR MOMMY AND DADDY EVER TEACH YOU NOT TO USE YOUR FINGER TO CLEAN OUT A NOSTRIL?*
Nobody Expects The United States Marine Corp!!!
I love this March.. and then I want something completely different.
This United States Marine Band, in its entirety, at times seem more British than the British.
Not pictured: The entire band being squished by a giant foot
@@nicholaslienandjaja1815 This demonstrates the importance of not being seen. 😁
Does anybody have anything better to do besides MARCHING UP AND DOWN THE SQUARE?!?
What
You know...I never wanted to be in a band...I'd always wanted to be...a lumberjack
!!!
Kronimiciad
He was watching too much Monthy Python... ^^
***** No such thing!
WHAT ABOUT MY BLOODY PARROT?!
360MegaByte well, I'm a lumberjack, and I'm okay
I'm frankly just so much more amused at the fact that a song that's meant to be one of many that represents American symbolism....is at least equally iconic as a cornerstone of British pop culture. That fact in of itself is hilarious for me.
It's another one that I practically piss myself laughing at when I see the Americans using it entirely seriously, like the Battle Hymn of the Football Grounds or even The Stars and Stripes forever
@@TheHutchy01 Oh, you're no fun anymore!!
Even more ironic is that the official USMC band wear red jackets.
"It's time for Monty Python's flying Circus!!"."Albatross!" "Albatross, what flavor is it"? ," No flavor, it's a bloody sea bird!".
Cleese said they chose it because it was royalty free,
People are just spamming the comments with monty Python, just spamming and spamming and SPAM SPAM SPAAAAM SPAAAAAAAAAM SPAM.
SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM SPAM (now get on with it)
LOVELY SPAAAAM, WONDERFUL SPAAAAAM....
Samurai Gamer but I don't like Spam....
Bloody Vikings
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And now for something completely different.
Ethel the frog
The Piranha Brothers were born, on probation, in this small house in Southwark...
It's
Anon E. Mousse lol I laugh too hard at this
No further questions! *Gets turned into a Scotsman*
As a Monty Python fan, this will always be ingrained in my mind as the opening theme to Monty Python's Flying Circus. This is not a bad thing. It is a wonderful piece and it always gets my foot tapping.
Limited experience with martial music.
IT'S...
@@giovannidetoffol584 MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCASSSSSSSSSSSS
Well, I'm a Monty Python fan as well, but I am tremendously impressed with this band. Their precision, their intonation, their dynamics. The precision of a sequencer, but with soul because it's played by humans. Bravo.
Monty Python version ends with a fart though.
@@dcikaruga monty python version being a work of fart?
@@pyrochemists6309 If you insist. 😁😁
I kept waiting for the giant foot to come down
If there's one thing the Marines do well, it's precision. Precison and attention to detail are the two! two things the Marines do well. Precision, attention to detail, and nice red uniforms...
Monty Python had run out of money making the show and this song was on the public domain (free to use) , the rest is history.
No, it isn't.
@@goranlund2677 This is something I saw on a doco years ago and the way I remember it. I'm sure there are differing opinions.
@@Dios67 If you can't reply in a proper Python way to "No, it isn't", then why comment at all?
@@goranlund2677 Is this better?
Man: Is this the right room for an argument?
Other Man:(John Cleese) I've told you once.
Man: No you haven't!
Other Man: Yes I have.
M: When?
O: Just now.
M: No you didn't!
O: Yes I did!
M: You didn't!
O: I did!
M: You didn't!
O: I'm telling you, I did!
M: You did not!
O: Oh I'm sorry, is this a five minute argument, or the full half hour?
M: Ah! (taking out his wallet and paying) Just the five minutes.
O: Just the five minutes. Thank you.
O: Anyway, I did.
M: You most certainly did not!
O: Now let's get one thing quite clear: I most definitely told you!
M: Oh no you didn't!
O: Oh yes I did!
M: Oh no you didn't!
O: Oh yes I did!
M: Oh no you didn't!
O: Oh yes I did!
M: Oh no you didn't!
O: Oh yes I did!
M: Oh no you didn't!
O: Oh yes I did!
M: Oh no you didn't!
O: Oh yes I did!
M: No you DIDN'T!
O: Oh yes I did!
M: No you DIDN'T!
O: Oh yes I did!
M: No you DIDN'T!
O: Oh yes I did!
M: Oh look, this isn't an argument!
(Pause)
O: Yes it is!
M: No it isn't!
(Pause)
M: It's just contradiction!
O: No it isn't!
M: It IS!
O: It is NOT!
M: You just contradicted me!
O: No I didn't!
M: You DID!
O: No no no!
M: You did just then!
O: Nonsense!
M: (exasperated) Oh, this is futile!!
(Pause)
O: No it isn't!
M: Yes it is!
@@goranlund2677 yes it is. I’m sorry, are you here for the 5 or the 10 minute argument?
R. I. P. Terry Jones, forever in our hearts
Also Graham Chapman, who was the man who came up with the idea of using a parrot in the "Dead Parrot Sketch," rather than a toaster as John Cleese originally conceived it.
Who else thought he was going to say "And now... For something completely different" at the start.
William Harrison He should have.
Everyone with a brain
@John O Monty Python's Flying Circussssssss
Honestly? Nobody, not even you.
you could have looked at the title?
Ridiculously clean.. jesus christ... do you know how hard it is to get such a clean, crisp, perfectly balanced, perfect-intonation, amazing sound like that? Agh.
This man is Ernest Scribbler, writer of jokes. He has just written the funniest joke in the world, and in a few moments he will die laughing.
+Fake Name Wen ist das nün, git und schlotermeyer. Ja, und weierhund, der schlipperwalt, geßput!"
+Andy Cigars HAHAHAHAHA *Dies*
Andy Cigars "My dog has no nose..."
@@DavidRinkevich How does he smell?
Who is that, git and Erlenmeyer. Yes, and underweight, the whippersnapper, getup!
No 1. The Larch
The Larch..... The Larch
You win the Python quote contest.
And now...
... The Horse Chestnut
That's funny! The Larch!!!!
"First thou playith the video above. Then thou must count to three. Three shall be the number of the counting and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither shalt thou count two, excepting that thou then proceedeth to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the number of the counting, be reached, then lobbest thou the Holy Hand Grenade in the direction of thine foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it."
One...Two...FIVE
manapple Three sir!
THREE
RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY! :D
Thank you brother Maynard
At the end I was expecting a giant cartoon foot to come down from the ceiling and squash the band.
No coconuts were harmed in the making of the song
Don't you mean "swallows"?
Are you suggesting that coconuts migrate?
David Rinkevich Sure they do! Most wild coconut palm trees grow on an island beach, leaning out over the water, and coconuts float!
TheNyarcangel Now what does that have to do with anything?
Andy Milsten When you’re talking Monty Python, NOTHING has to do with anything! Spam! (The catch phrase of fry chef Armorall La Gas!)
Nice red uniforms... Well I must say I didn't expected that.
Nobody expects the red uniforms.
Cardinal Fang! Fetch THE COMFY CHAIR!
Amongst our weaponry...
No body expects the Spanish inquisition
*dramatic flare* NOBODY EXPECTS THE UNITED STATES MARINE BAND!!!
I was waiting for a giant foot to come down
That'll be a giant Trumpface.
BggL, look
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Jonathan Tan: Consider patriating yourself to Turdistan, Tan.
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I think most people were.
IT'S...
Jeison Alflen MontEEEEEE Python’s Flying Circus-s-s-s
time to go to joe's house
Number 1. The head.
A sacred holy song of my native land. That's what It is.
Monty.,..
It makes me wonder what John Phillip Souza would think about his song being repurposed into the theme song for one of the biggest comedy troupes in the world...?
He was known to have a good sense of humor. My guess is he would like it.
@Ali Cuntë yes he would
0:35 The guy: “And now…”
Me: “…for something completely different!”
The guy: “…one of the march king’s most popular marches, the Liberty Bell March.”
Me: “GODDAMNIT!”
Eres igual a mi 😲!
It's...
@@Coenen2517MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS!!!
I mean, it was certainly something completely different
Wow! What a nice rendering! Having the ship's bell from the USS John Philip Sousa to play in this performance is a nice touch! I remember playing this march, along with a few others in music class in high school, the first thing the teacher did was to warn us about any potential giggles or guffaws in relation to the use of the tune as Monty Python's Flying Circus title theme. We all had a good laugh the first time we played it but then it was strictly business. One thing that springs to mind in hearing this piece again is the sense of history and reverence for the past that my American cousins have, I wish that we, as Canadians could get as into our history as the Americans have!
+Stan Bradshaw I wonder if it's not actually the "SS John Philip Sousa", a WWII Liberty Ship (cargo ship), as someone noted ... I'm not sure the USN ever had a ship named for Sousa.
Marine Band, can you comment on this?
This parrot wouldn't voom if you put 50 million volts through him
Mabye in some far future they could use the Bell of the "USS Terence Vance Gilliam". He was the one who suggested they use this music for the Monty Python intro.
I can still hear the explosions... it's trial and error elon, good you got it worked out
I played this one outside very loud.
My neighbors got angry and called the police.
The police arrived and then arrested my neighbors.
Lol
hahaha
Your neighbors are lucky you didn't call the Marines!
Policeman: "Do you want to come over to my place then?"
Husband: ...Oight.
... And now for something completely different 😂❤️
I don't even consider this a military March. It was always be Monty Pythons theme for me.
To me its "How not to land an orbital rocket"
I've seen this President's Own band in person just last year. They are really AWESOME. I would see them every time they are close by if I had the opportunity. I was even privileged to meet the bass clarinet player.
+Jean Slease Did you see us on tour?
Yes I did in October 2015 at Lancaster, TX. I was even priviledged to meet the bass clarinet player, Jay, whom I recognize in this video. He was very sweet and polite. My mother was with me and it was kind of a surprise for her. She absolutely loved seeing you all in concert. You were awesome. We are both a huge fan of this type music. I hope you come back to the north Texas (DFW) area again soon.
Thanks! Yes, Jay is great. We're glad you had a good experience. It will be another 4 years before we back in Texas, but hopefully you can catch some of our live stream concerts in the meantime.
How long before you will be in central Oklahoma? That's where my mom lives.
Conductor: Serious introduction about the piece and the band.
Comments: And now for something completely different....
At the end, when the guy said “And now” he should’ve ended it with “for something completely different.”
I've been privileged to attend two concerts by The Marine Band and it was unforgettable. Absolutely FLAWLESS. This band is the BEST military band in the entire world, hands down.
We are here to talk about Monty Python, nota silly militar band
@@baenaclash5412do you even know anything about music
@@a.jz19 man, it's just a millitary march, not a ballet suite from Tchaikovsky...
@@baenaclash5412 Tchaikovsky - was he the tortured soul who poured out his immortal longings into dignified passages of stately music, or was he just an old poof who wrote tunes?
In his explanation the conductor says "And now..." and then he DOESN'T continue with "for something completely different". That's SO disappointing.
Perhaps you could say that no one was expecting it...
He should indeed have put his foot down.
...IT'S!
Bri Bartman THE SPANISH INQUISITION
You must not be American....
(I am)
Im here after the SpaceX video “How not to land an Orbital Rocket Booster”
Lmao same
same
Same bro
The guy who rings the bell shows a lot of self restraint. I would have been ringing along the whole time.
my Dad loved this music... Joseph Rodrigues Jr. was his name and he served in WW2 on the USS Auk, during Normandy... I wish he could enjoy this... RIP Dad...
The vast majority of Americans do not know, but Sousa, in fact, was a Portuguese, who composed, for America the most beautiful military marches. João Filipe de Sousa from his real name, from the Americanized name of John Philip Sousa.
As a sousa player, this is easily my favorite of Sousa's marches. Brings back memories of the first time i was in a marching band.
MoNtY PyThOn
This is a great version of a very satisfying march which is articulately presented with an interesting history of which I was not formerly aware and, I expect, is far more faithful to the authors intentions than the one with which we are familiar in the Flying Circus theme tune. It's great to learn about its origin and meaning in this capably performed rendition. Thank you and well done!
Back in High School (1960's) we had an awesome and dedicated Music /Band Director and played so many of these Sousa Marches, most of them out on the Blacktop; I treasure that experience even more as the time goes on. Thank You Mr. Donald Hughes and Mr. John Phillip Sousa.
Great comment.
The conductor didn't say anything about Monty Python, but look at the facial expressions of the band, like Ms Clarinet just to his right. They know.
Laura Halliday And they fear that a giant foot will crush them all coming out from nowhere.
Nigga, why?
That’s an oboe not clarinet
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Excellent job ladies and gentlemen. Former member of the 7th Infantry Division band here. We sure never sounded like this.
American: This is a epic, glorious anthem dedicated to American ingenuity and universal values.
British: It’s Monty Python…
The whole band is keeping an eye out for that giant foot.
Why do I keep expecting a giant foot to come down on the musicians?
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I would have absolutely lost it right at the end, if Terry Gilliam's giant cupids foot came down and squashed the band during the closing sequence.
POV: your looking for comments of spacex not landing an orbital class rocket
Guys, I wouldn't be going down this rabbit hole of Sousa and marching music, having a blast listening to talented musicians play beautiful music, if it weren't for Monty Python. It's not a bad thing when something you like gets used in pop culture because a small subset of the wider population is going to find out about your interest for the first time and instead of gatekeeping you could just be stoked that someone else likes the same stuff you do IDK
You guys have got it so right right over the Atlantic from the UK.... great music and you have WOMEN in the band! Brilliant :)
It's impossible for me to hear this and not think of Monty Python. Had it not been for that show, this would have been an obscure piece.
I'm Brazilian but I love the american military bands. The marchs are wonderful!!!
I prefer Aprils
Nobody's perfect, and everybody makes mistakes......except the USM Band! That was absolutely flawless! Fantastic job!
You guys in the UK have a WONDERFUL National Anthem; "God Save the Queen" is among my favorite national anthems on Earth. Even we Yanks enjoy it!
Greetings from the United States of America
i know this was 10 years ago and also most likely a troll but this is the us marine bands youtube channel
@@mr.seagulliii4353 This is the theme song to Monty Python's Flying Circus haha. But Eric Idle has lived in the US for decades and loves it here so Monty Python is all-American at this point.
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Considering about 80% of the main crew, as in the Directors, writers and producers, were British, I don't know how on earth Monty Python could be considered American at all.
It wasn't even popular in America to begin with, being mainly composed of sarcasm, irony, intellectual humour and satire. You know, the kind of comedy Americans didn't find funny.
I am bingeing on Sousa's marching songs after overeating during dinner. After this, I will be marching to the washroom.
I came here not for Monty Python, but on a Sousa playlist.
then this played, and I thought "where's the fart?"
Where's the fart and the foot?
As an old French horn player, it does a soul good to hear it 'sing' so well. Thank you Pres. Marine Band.
You played old, French horns?
I'm impressed they were to keep a straight face
Wonderful performance, especially with the liberty bell ! I play this piece in a community band; and it really helps to hear a superb performance by this fine US Marine Band !
This orchestra brings a gentle authenticity I've never heard in any other performance of this piece.
Thankfully, the bell is in tune with the band! Awesome! Thank you.
All the way through that fella's explanation, great as it was, 90% of people are thinking, "Monty Python, Monty Python, Monty Python".
U must know a lot of people with limited experiences of marches who probably heard this piece 90yrs after it was written!!
The musicianship in this band is the finest found anywhere. All the dynamics are exquisitely executed. The musical precision is precise. I think the Marines and their conductor. I thoroughly enjoy this performance.
It's ironic Monty Python's Flying Circus would choose for its theme such an American piece written by such an American composer named after such an iconic piece of American heritage. Moreover, Python's animation is one of the group's most signature elements, and that too was created by an American.
I love John Philip Sousa music. I love this March. The marchs are wonderful...from Fresno, CA.
I truly commend " The President's Own" United States Marine Band in their interpretation of Sousa's " The Liberty Bell"...As in all his marches...it could be noted that the composer had a deliberate and liberal application of the element of DYNAMICS....starting with soft, brisk notes using the flutes and the piccolo....then slowly rising to a crescendo with cymbals..the trombones and the drums marching together to that familiar beat...
But the redeeming feature of this performance is the inclusion of the actual ringing of " The Liberty Bell" punctuating the march tempo at the signal of the conductor's baton...Perfect timing...real authentic sound of the bell from the USS John Philip Sousa... Another harmonious and melodic creation from the March King himself!!! RING OUT THE LIBERTY BELL ..!!!
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Sweet. love the conductors cues. The Bell ringer was totally watching the conductor. I loved this. Probably my 7th time watching.
0:01- Guy: *blah blah blah*
Everyone else: “MUST... RESIST... MONTY... PYTHON... JOKE!”
i sont understand the joke about month python, would you mind telling me?
@@monster3033 This was the theme song for the show Monty Pythons Flying Circus. A BBC production from the late 60's and early '70's.
The Conductor’s hair is a work of art, wow!
I wonder if they love or hate the fact this song will forever be known as the theme to Monty Python rather than a military anthem.
Lord these comments r so unidirectional. Seems no one has any experience of ...Other than Monty Python. Puerile.
cope
@@jonL88 who r the ones with limited experiences??
Bet they don't think of monty Python even. These musicians r way more knowledgeable about Sousa than most.
Sousa's marches are so "durable" that anyone can successfully perform them. However, when the US Marine Band plays them, there are so many nuances that it's like hearing them for the first time. Bravo!
They should recreate this video with an alternate ending, in which the orchestra would be crushed by a giant foot.
I think so, too, followed by a rousing rendition of "Sit On My Face and Tell Me That You Love Me."
you are now crowned RANDOM DOUCHE! pups like you have no clue...about who have served ! shame on you!!
...what?
Andy Boecker dude... he's not shaming the marine corps... he's referring to the fact that the british comedy group "monty python" used this song as their theme song, and at the end of the opening credits, a giant foot came down and crushed whatever was on screen... calm down.
IKR it's not even the BAND that fights for our country the band just plays "patriotic" music for like the president and stuff
When a senator that not too many people liked was going to visit a high school, the band teacher thought that they should possibly have some sort of entrance music. The students decided to do this tune, as they all knew it was used as the Monty Python theme, but the band teacher didn't associate the tune with Monty Python, so he agreed to it. Unfortunately, the senator ended up using canned music.
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And then an enormous foot comes down from space, squashing every single Marine in attendance.
PBBBBBT
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RazeAVillage right stop that, it's getting far too silly
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I always wondered how you spelled that sound. Is that the correct spelling?
yes yes god yes
There's something just cool about all the Marines playing this so seriously.
This is an excellent and precise rendition of The Liberty Bell.
However I can't get over your tubaist at precisely 4:02.
He knows something we don't.
I remember playing this in school that first flute part definitely pushes the range.
“Rocket is fine? It’s just a scratch”
YES! I came here from that too. Took me a year to figure out the name of the song.
Now THAT should unite the comments.
Tis but a scratch.
It's only a flesh wound.
I scrolled down the comments for, like, ten minutes ‘cause for once, NOBODY asked for the song title.
Best all American music ever composed. Impressive rendition, but that is what we have come to expect from our Marines. God bless y'all.
Here on 22nd January 2020 to remember Terry Jones.
R.I.P. Terry.....to me this music will forever be you.
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Col. Colburn would have OWNED this video if he had added the words "for something completely different" at 0:35
I was sure at0:35he was going to say "And now for something completely different"
I'll admit, it was expecting the surviving Pythons to sneak onstage and steal the bell or something... ah well :3
The last Change of Command I had to endure, had this song the for the Pass and Review. Imagine 600 Seabees snickering through it.
Forgot the naked man playing the organ at the beginning and the elderly ladies applauding at the end of the song.
Without a doubt, one of the finest ensembles I've heard anywhere in the world.
It sounds like the ship's bell is fortuitously ringing an F-natural which I believe is the original key signature of the march, although with the level of talent in this band, I'm sure you could transpose on the fly to match any other bell :-)
Thank you for these wonderful recordings. You know, Gene "Failure is Not an Option" Kranz isn't the only person who gets misty listening to Sousa marches.
I wonder if Terry Gilliam , the American animator of Monty Python, had something to do with that choice of theme.
I wonder how many of us paused at 1:52 to blow a raspberry...
i had to when i played it, lol. i play trumpet first part for it
I just did so 😂
I had to stop because I was being attacked by a guy armed with a banana
@@mistofigo you'd think he'd be armed with loganberries...
@@epicperson75 Yeah, but what about pointed sticks?
I sure that John Philip Sousa didn't write this to sell ice cream around the streets of England
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@@Klarmann9610 monty python's flying circus
This is the best military recording I've ever heard of this march, including Army and Air Force.
This rendition, is totally balanced between the different instruments, and the tendency to rush is avoided. The brass don't overpower after the two verses, and Liberty Bell is beautifly spotlighted.
Fantastic. Thank you for sharing with us!! VERY nice!!!!!
"This is the best military recording I've ever heard of this march, including Army and Air Force." No, it isn't.
But you don’t understand; the brass are *supposed* to play too loudly after the first two verses! That’s why (a god somewhere) invented marches! (Caveat: I play trombone.)
This music was made for showing us how NOT to land an orbital rocket booster.
On a cold gloomy November day in 2020, during pandemia and lockdown, seeing this magnificient display of true, clear and unadorned blue-white-red patriotism, as a continental European citizen, and Monty Python fan, this makes me so joyful, so incredible joyful, you folks can't belive how joyful that me makes. This performance here shows the bright side of life and you know it, and by now, it has never failed me to laugh the h**l out of my a**, each time I watch this. Ever and always.
Thank you.
Terry Gilliam chose it to go with his Animated title sequence.
After all of the years, one randomly stumbles into this video to find out that this is the theme that haunted aforementioned person, and provided joy, and much annoyment.
"Hello Mrs. Premise."
"Hello Mrs. Conclusion."
"What’s on tele?"
"I think it’s a penguin."
Simply lovely. I was lucky enough to learn how Sousa conducted his band! Lemme know if anyone is interested!
Again, The President's Own sets performance and musicianship standards that the other service bands can't even approach. No wonder the Army has to buy the Independence Day performance on PBS each July 4th.