Amazing to see this again 48 years after I saw it 1976 as a young 17 yr old… had the privilege to see the opening night just last week in 2024…fabulous evening but so different to back then
That is because nowadays they feel obliged to squeeze in a gazillion acts featuring performers from all over the world, when in fact this is entirely unnecessary. I live in Asia, and if I was to travel all the way to Edinburgh to see this, I will want to see things that are distinctively Scottish. I surely wouldn't care about the Singapore Army band or the Chinese Liberation Army band.
taped this off the TV on new years day 1978 . must have played that audio cassette 200 times in the day. good to see it again @@ the glory days of the tattoo long gone .
Does anyone know what the second tune is in the medley played for the march off? The first one is 'Loch Lomond' but I'm not sure about the second tune which starts at 13:18 :)))
Amazing to see this again 48 years after I saw it 1976 as a young 17 yr old… had the privilege to see the opening night just last week in 2024…fabulous evening but so different to back then
The Tattoo finale was so much less rushed and dignified than today. Please post others years if you have any.
That is because nowadays they feel obliged to squeeze in a gazillion acts featuring performers from all over the world, when in fact this is entirely unnecessary. I live in Asia, and if I was to travel all the way to Edinburgh to see this, I will want to see things that are distinctively Scottish. I surely wouldn't care about the Singapore Army band or the Chinese Liberation Army band.
Notice the arm swing one movement of all the raf regiment todays arms are everywere and not in time hense no swagger and looks bad.
Fantastic to see the old Regimental Bands in full kit on parade.
taped this off the TV on new years day 1978 . must have played that audio cassette 200 times in the day. good to see it again @@ the glory days of the tattoo long gone .
Even then, it was a great show!
The future Brigadier Hugh giving the orders and leading his troops.
We all miss Tom Flemming
1974 & 1986 Canadian Argylls
Does anyone know what the second tune is in the medley played for the march off? The first one is 'Loch Lomond' but I'm not sure about the second tune which starts at 13:18 :)))
I’m pretty sure it sounds like Auld Lang Syne!
"Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver.
@@ThereIsOnlyOneStuart Oh yes!
2:46 "Le rêve passe" !?! A very French (anti Prussian) and nostalgic of Napoleon song!!!
Massed bands pipes and drums British armed forces
Stange no Anthems.
For a free and independent Scotland. 🏴
You'll have all the FREEDOM you want within the EU. Oh wait...........
Nope
Oh do shut up!