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The Royal Marines Corps of Drums and Top Secret Drum Corps 'battling' it out at the Mountbatten Festival of Music 2017. Who do you think won?
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  • @Always-Hustle
    @Always-Hustle Жыл бұрын

    I spent 15 years as a drummer with Top Secret. Best years of my life. Even met Queen Elizabeth in 2015. What an honour.

  • @robertheinsbroek3816

    @robertheinsbroek3816

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice work or should I say hobby?

  • @Always-Hustle

    @Always-Hustle

    Жыл бұрын

    @@robertheinsbroek3816 How is it a hobby? We are trained to fight as well.

  • @christopherlowe1769

    @christopherlowe1769

    Жыл бұрын

    Hats off to you. I LOVE Top Secret

  • @dumbruv_

    @dumbruv_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Always-Hustle it's a hobby ruh

  • @dumbruv_

    @dumbruv_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Always-Hustle i mean you should know cus u were in TSDC

  • @MrJohnpell
    @MrJohnpell3 жыл бұрын

    Imagine a world where instead of wars with guns and bombs, we can use a Public duel of military bands around the world.

  • @susanfarmer9027

    @susanfarmer9027

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏

  • @garrickanderson5204

    @garrickanderson5204

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@soflodoug as someone actively serving in the military, id have to agree that solving conflicts through drum battles would be much better. There's a lot less chance of innocent people dying in a drum battle. Plus a pair of good drumsticks costs about as much as a small box of ammo and lasts a lot longer.

  • @mikejones2542

    @mikejones2542

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@soflodoug wow and violence will solve anything. Because you idiots think that "Ohh let's Bomb China! That Will solve our problems" but when China finds out u won't be happy seeing a predator missile heading towards ur home.

  • @mandyconway9692

    @mandyconway9692

    3 жыл бұрын

    That would be awesome!

  • @jaydee3965

    @jaydee3965

    3 жыл бұрын

    It would be Howard University, and it exists in a small measure. 😂

  • @brianmason8400
    @brianmason84002 жыл бұрын

    I admit I must agree with several other comments, how did this NOT get a standing ovation from everyone in the audience. Have respect people!

  • @colesy

    @colesy

    Жыл бұрын

    The British don't do that.

  • @kennyj43
    @kennyj439 ай бұрын

    What do you get when you combine two of the best drum corps in the world? A spectacular exposition of drumming precision and choreography. Truly magnificent!

  • @TopDrumCorps

    @TopDrumCorps

    6 ай бұрын

    Not the two best in the world. But entertaining for sure!

  • @MjC7192

    @MjC7192

    6 ай бұрын

    @@TopDrumCorps Uhhhh, no one else compares soooo oh wait don't even trybto mention some U.S thing cuz they do not

  • @TopDrumCorps

    @TopDrumCorps

    6 ай бұрын

    @@MjC7192 🤦‍♂️ What’s the best drumline from the USA you’ve heard of?

  • @EVOLEcqo

    @EVOLEcqo

    3 ай бұрын

    look up dci bands like blue devils or carolina crown and you'll see how these guys are not even half as good as them lol

  • @nellAx19

    @nellAx19

    Ай бұрын

    @@MjC7192 Majority of DCI or WGI drumlines would swamp both of these lines. And it's not even close.

  • @woreoutdrummer1861
    @woreoutdrummer18612 жыл бұрын

    I can only imagine the time and effort that goes in to putting something like this together. The music alone is one thing but the choreography...two different bands merging and playing and moving as one? Wow. Outstanding piece of work, gentlemen!

  • @dalilali128

    @dalilali128

    2 жыл бұрын

    what is the name of the work interpret please

  • @Praise___YaH

    @Praise___YaH

    2 жыл бұрын

    Guys, HERE is The Savior HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH” YaH is The Heavenly Father YaH is Who Created “Man (Adam)” YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING YaH was Who they Crucified for the sins OF “Man” ** NO human female involved WHATSOEVER ** - Hebrew Book of Isaiah Isaiah 42:8 "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am YaH, and there is none else.

  • @hasanvic4853

    @hasanvic4853

    2 жыл бұрын

    It takes ages. I used to do this

  • @sarkachmelikova2376

    @sarkachmelikova2376

    Жыл бұрын

    Note: The TSDC are composed of volunteers of their own merit, their own time, and expense. What was interesting to me was the Swiss we’re using possibly Dynasty equipment, but what did the RM use? Are those Dunnett custom? Those balls on the end of the tension bolts must be monsters to work around. I personally love Scott Highlanders and the First Continentals of the US Army. All in all….wonderful work!

  • @alanwebb9438

    @alanwebb9438

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Praise___YaH Mad as a box of frogs

  • @CindyHeff
    @CindyHeff3 жыл бұрын

    clear winner is the audience for getting to witness such an outstanding performance

  • @johnsrome8459

    @johnsrome8459

    3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, generous response! All the drummers are, of course, complete masters of their art. Lucky audience. You take care!

  • @justinjones5220

    @justinjones5220

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cant agree more lol. Pure amazing

  • @9238LUIS

    @9238LUIS

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnsrome8459 a

  • @Shadolife

    @Shadolife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely my friend, spot on!

  • @leechadwick5169
    @leechadwick5169 Жыл бұрын

    That's unreal the skill these gents have to be on absolute point. is nothing short of a masterclass in drumming unbelievable 👏 👌

  • @tommoore9184
    @tommoore91845 ай бұрын

    I'm almost at a loss for words. That was truly spectacular and something I'd dearly love to see live in person whenever I finally get the opportunity to visit the UK. And as a former American soldier I salute our British brothers in arms. God bless all of you!

  • @eamoman651
    @eamoman6513 жыл бұрын

    How in the name of God can you stay sitting and not give that a standing ovation. That was incredible

  • @danielavila4113

    @danielavila4113

    3 жыл бұрын

    Easy man

  • @lesliegagne9919

    @lesliegagne9919

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a real shame! What an amazing performance.

  • @alphashewolf7946

    @alphashewolf7946

    3 жыл бұрын

    TY

  • @allnamesaretaken

    @allnamesaretaken

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well, it would look kind of weird if we stood up in front of our computers and clapped and would also freak out our owners if they see their pet cat clapping.

  • @commenter7893

    @commenter7893

    2 жыл бұрын

    I stayed in my bed lying down.

  • @Skyscraper2015
    @Skyscraper20153 жыл бұрын

    I love how the drummers on either end of the line will hit the imaginary drum in time with all their partners so that it looks just perfect even tho there is nothing there. Completely in rhythm and completely perfect. Even got the drumstick juggles right. That takes practice.

  • @andrewsharpe2587

    @andrewsharpe2587

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think they have to, what if they have to change their position? And you are right, it makes the symmetry perfect. Absolutely, it is wonderful, and I certainly see why they do it, for several reasons.

  • @mikegreen5130

    @mikegreen5130

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's harder to keep your free hand still.

  • @dalilali128

    @dalilali128

    2 жыл бұрын

    what is the name of the work interpret please

  • @leannehardeman6782

    @leannehardeman6782

    Жыл бұрын

    😊😊😊

  • @relichunter7308
    @relichunter7308 Жыл бұрын

    Can you even imagine the time and practice these guys have gone through to sound like that? Wow! Thank you for your commitment guys. I loved every minute of it. I saw you guys perform before the Queen in England many years ago. Kudos.

  • @bobbybigboyyes

    @bobbybigboyyes

    Жыл бұрын

    At one event they both did in front of The Queen they had not even practised together! They just all went on stage and did it!

  • @vittoriomontanari340

    @vittoriomontanari340

    6 ай бұрын

    Che spettacolo

  • @markharris3479
    @markharris34792 жыл бұрын

    I was lucky enough to be at this performance. What a treat when the two best drum lines combined-different style of each band matched perfectly by the other!!

  • @artisanrox

    @artisanrox

    2 жыл бұрын

    omg this must have been so cool 😍

  • @yungdolphin9130

    @yungdolphin9130

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you a marine???

  • @yungdolphin9130

    @yungdolphin9130

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@artisanrox yes

  • @artisanrox

    @artisanrox

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@yungdolphin9130 no, just a lot of marching band experience

  • @yungdolphin9130

    @yungdolphin9130

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@artisanrox indeed

  • @joshuagoodwin7058
    @joshuagoodwin70582 жыл бұрын

    I had the pleasure of performing with the Top Secret Drum Corp as a member of the Australian contingent at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Amazingly talented boys and great blokes to hang out and have a beer with.

  • @daddyo8642

    @daddyo8642

    2 жыл бұрын

    that would have been a very "memorable" occasion, I'm sure ... it's such a highly professional level of drumming. Any one of them would have the basic skillset / talent necessary .... to be a drummer in a rock, or Jazz band

  • @hb1338

    @hb1338

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@daddyo8642 Not necessarily. They are drumming to a strictly defined beat. In a jazz or rock band, you have to drum by feel because the tempo probably varies a bit (rubato). Plenty of skill is required, whichever path you choose.

  • @Frontdesk99

    @Frontdesk99

    Жыл бұрын

    @@daddyo8642 Lol no. They are part of a circus act. There is no creativity of any of the members needed nor present. It's programmed. You need a lot more to be a drummer in a band and carry a rhytm section.

  • @Grahamvlogs802vt

    @Grahamvlogs802vt

    Жыл бұрын

    nice

  • @losthope9909

    @losthope9909

    Жыл бұрын

    @@daddyo8642 It's really very basic rudiments with some backstitcking thrown in and not much else.

  • @arnoldhenry
    @arnoldhenry2 жыл бұрын

    For some people who don't know: music is a military specialty. You can spend your whole military career in music. You have to audition to get in after basic training, then after that, you practice and practice and practice, like everybody else. You get promoted up in rank and do the same things as regular military.

  • @bobleton2809

    @bobleton2809

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wishful thinking dude, you lack of prove having achieved this high-end level ... go practice and come back in 100 years. 😣

  • @almerindaromeira8352

    @almerindaromeira8352

    2 жыл бұрын

    In voluntary firefighting as well. At least in Europe.

  • @hb1338

    @hb1338

    2 жыл бұрын

    In the UK, military musicians do basic military training and are then assigned to bands. In theatre, they don't fight, but if they were ever called on they would be medics, ambulance drivers, stretcher bearers etc.

  • @pachoula

    @pachoula

    2 жыл бұрын

    With Basel Tattoo, these guys are chosen as talented in grade school-junior high. I know two of them personally, one since he was 2.5 yrs old. It's difficult. It's part of life.

  • @jessicaely2521

    @jessicaely2521

    2 жыл бұрын

    You do realize Top Secret (the guys in black with a feather in the cap) isn't a military band. Right? They are normal citizens that go to work everyday from 9-5. They were one of the first non-military, non-British Commonwealth acts to perform at Edinburgh Castle. They are from Basel Switzerland and Baslers can be flippin fantastic at playing the drums. Some people start playing around with drums at 3 or 4. Fasnacht (Mardi Gras) is something a lot of Basler is proud to be part of. They say Fasnacht is the 3 most wonderful days of the year. Mind you they still say this if it's snowing, raining, and/or cold. To be part of Fasnacht you play the drums or you play the piccolo. Kids can take part in the Fasnacht celebration.

  • @TruckersShade
    @TruckersShade2 жыл бұрын

    For anyone who doesnt know, ANY country's ceremonial unit to unite with a college or high-school unit to produce this video is a HUGE compliment to the school on this production. Everyone can talk a big game on the choreography but theyre missing the point. The British Drum Corps has been a known elite unit. To recognize a non-military unit is a huge compliment.

  • @db8556
    @db8556 Жыл бұрын

    Spectacular! Many years ago, I was in a D&B Corps here in the States, and became exposed to precision drum line routines, especially as you moved up into the big DCI Championship competitions. And all while performing amazingly intricate show marching. But musically, nothing came close to this routine - the incredible drumming combined with mesmerizing visuals - very high level skills here. Nice work boys (and maybe girls too, just didn't spot any) - goosebumps all around!

  • @TopDrumCorps

    @TopDrumCorps

    Жыл бұрын

    What. The. Fuck are you smoking

  • @devinterrazas5465
    @devinterrazas54652 жыл бұрын

    The talent and practice and amount of time that goes into this is just absolutely amazing. This performance is incredible. 👏 👏 👍

  • @davidmonroe2378

    @davidmonroe2378

    2 жыл бұрын

    When we did this in highschool band you have to give up your while summer to learn the music & steps before competions start. Loves it

  • @Adam.Clark.

    @Adam.Clark.

    2 жыл бұрын

    not as much talent, but loads of practice, if you want to see something really impressive, then look up DCI drum corps.

  • @Praise___YaH

    @Praise___YaH

    2 жыл бұрын

    Guys, HERE is Our Savior HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH” YaH is The Heavenly Father YaH is Who Created “Man (Adam)” YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING YaH was Who they Crucified for the sins OF “Man” ** NO human female involved WHATSOEVER ** - Hebrew Book of Isaiah Isaiah 42:8 "I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. Isaiah 43:11 I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me. Isaiah 45:5 I am YaH, and there is none else.

  • @Frontdesk99

    @Frontdesk99

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Praise___YaH Go away

  • @alanwebb9438

    @alanwebb9438

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Praise___YaH Deluded half-wit

  • @roberttate38
    @roberttate383 жыл бұрын

    As a U S Marine Corps Veteran I love it from across the pond . From one Marine to another Semper Fidelis

  • @mikejones2542

    @mikejones2542

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think these are Royal Marines Sir. But I see a lot of similarities in the uniform. Just ours don't look so, well noticeable.

  • @Camoflaugepencil

    @Camoflaugepencil

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mikejones2542 he just means marine to marine not, notice “across the pond” he knows. Oorah!🇺🇸

  • @gianurwiler5098

    @gianurwiler5098

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Camoflaugepencil Marine is marine, it does not matter fom who.

  • @andyfahrner1781

    @andyfahrner1781

    2 жыл бұрын

    the are no marines the are from switzerland!!

  • @davidshoemaker4195

    @davidshoemaker4195

    2 жыл бұрын

    As a former drummer this is mind blowing,thank u awesome drummer

  • @cap.erwintamayo9677
    @cap.erwintamayo967724 күн бұрын

    Long lasting hours of practice, day after day, months and may be years. Outstanding.

  • @awlabrador
    @awlabrador2 жыл бұрын

    I know they practice countless hours or days to put together a performance like this with the two corps merged, but it still freaks me out every time to see this sort of thing happen: I keep imagining that just one guy slipping up will screw up the rest. The utter concentration they muster to play so precisely is truly amazing.

  • @clintgirdler38
    @clintgirdler382 жыл бұрын

    The real magic is the lads actually remembering the entire drum line. I am in complete awe.

  • @davidmonroe2378

    @davidmonroe2378

    2 жыл бұрын

    When I did it we had to go all summer to learn every beat-step before fieldshow comp. Loves it

  • @hb1338

    @hb1338

    2 жыл бұрын

    You learn the different patterns (paradiddles) and how long each one lasts and then create a smallish collection of paradiddles. Still not easy though.

  • @garyhalsey7693
    @garyhalsey76932 жыл бұрын

    The best private drum troop in the world meets the best professional drum troop in the world!! I can now die a happy man (especially since I am a former member of Her Majesty's Forces)! GO ROYALS!!!!!

  • @andyfahrner1781

    @andyfahrner1781

    2 жыл бұрын

    the are from switzerland!!

  • @hb1338

    @hb1338

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@andyfahrner1781 The men in military uniform are the Corps of Drums and Bugles of Her Majesty's Royal Marines and they are from the UK. The men with feathers in their hats are the Top Secret Drum Corps and they are from Switzerland.

  • @mariagraves2474
    @mariagraves2474Күн бұрын

    Superb... mind-blowing...the synchrony is just out of this world. Nice to see the flag girls/guys in the back. Brought back memories ☺️🥁🥁🥁🔥🔥🔥

  • @pikabob4916
    @pikabob49162 жыл бұрын

    Imagine being a complete badass on the drums while looking like a musketeer. That's the type of person to fear lmao

  • @vickiramirez435
    @vickiramirez4352 жыл бұрын

    When both bands line up 2gether, play in unison & on each others drum, I get goosebumps EVERY time! Doesn't get any better than this.

  • @Kiltem
    @Kiltem2 жыл бұрын

    Notice how the Marines on the ends are still trained to hit the drum beside them, even when there is no drum. This way they can put them in any order of the line, or remove any one person from the line, and still end with a flawless performance. Gotta love some lateral thinking.

  • @thechrismatos
    @thechrismatos Жыл бұрын

    One of the absolutely most mesmerizing things I have seen in years.

  • @FMCH6444
    @FMCH64443 жыл бұрын

    Who won? The audience & we on KZread. Thanks for posting this.

  • @afailathrone
    @afailathrone3 жыл бұрын

    Notice how they have different heights but their drums are aligned perfectly... spot on

  • @TopDrumCorps

    @TopDrumCorps

    3 жыл бұрын

    Explains why they’re sound quality is poopy

  • @Anglo_Saxon1

    @Anglo_Saxon1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TopDrumCorps let me guess,a yank?

  • @TopDrumCorps

    @TopDrumCorps

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Anglo_Saxon1 huh

  • @ruthtalley242

    @ruthtalley242

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Anglo_Saxon1 Ignore Frank. He is a troll, he disses every European drumline, sometimes a hundred comments per video. We Americans with some actual knowledge of music think this video is stellar. Top Secret is magnificent, and peaking the KZread charts right now. Frank is all over that, too.

  • @jenkinsfamily2229
    @jenkinsfamily2229 Жыл бұрын

    I love how the crisp attacks of the Top Secret drums merge so wonderfully with the bassy resonance of the Marines. Truly a match made in heaven!

  • @misstiktok8443
    @misstiktok8443 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing performance! This is truly one of the best band performances that i have ever seen. I love it! ❤

  • @pzmkvg
    @pzmkvg2 жыл бұрын

    I think we the viewers were the winners, it was amazing! Such hard work and determination. Thank you to all the members of both bands!

  • @MjC7192

    @MjC7192

    6 ай бұрын

    yeah but I still want to see them live...no chance in hell ,but,.......

  • @BoB4jjjjs
    @BoB4jjjjs3 жыл бұрын

    That was brilliant, the Marines and the Secret Corps getting together and their timing was brilliant. Well done both, it was well executed and brilliantly done.

  • @chenry41

    @chenry41

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@prophettbjoshua8474 You have been reported to law enforcement.

  • @raymondcarter1137

    @raymondcarter1137

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chenry41 what the hell is wrong with that guy

  • @Anglo_Saxon1

    @Anglo_Saxon1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@raymondcarter1137 he's obviously some random divvy mate.Waste of space.

  • @raymondcarter1137

    @raymondcarter1137

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Anglo_Saxon1 seriously,that was so random on a video with a drum line that was so awesome and then that…mr Joshua thought this is a perfect time to lecture people about religion. It’s funny,sad that he has nobody to actually wants to deal with him so this is all he has left.

  • @johnwatts9932
    @johnwatts9932 Жыл бұрын

    I keep watching this over and over its brilliant brilliant, just brilliant !! ..... More...

  • @HE360
    @HE3603 жыл бұрын

    Now, that was some REAL drumming!

  • @swardsen
    @swardsen3 жыл бұрын

    Probably the most impressive sound experience i'we ever heard! Goosebumps all over!!

  • @6brad9

    @6brad9

    3 жыл бұрын

    💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

  • @rosebrown9265

    @rosebrown9265

    3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant 🎶🎶🎶

  • @swardsen

    @swardsen

    3 жыл бұрын

    May i say that either no one won, or both "teams" won! But i rather say that that you both won together! A perfect percussion marriage if i dare say so! (And i did!) ;)

  • @221b-Maker-Street

    @221b-Maker-Street

    Жыл бұрын

    You need to go and see Stomp!

  • @timebandit2951
    @timebandit2951 Жыл бұрын

    This group blows me away everytime I see them, thanks

  • @yellowstonekv959
    @yellowstonekv959 Жыл бұрын

    Bravo gentleman❣ I had goosebumps when the crowd stood and roared with applause and awe. I would have been one of them. How I would love to see and hear their amazing show in person! Well done 😊👏

  • @R3tr0humppa
    @R3tr0humppa3 жыл бұрын

    The joining together of the parts was a superb touch.

  • @reicherosterreicher3486
    @reicherosterreicher34863 жыл бұрын

    Beste Drum Performance ever. Da gibt es auf jeden Fall keine Verlierer, nur Gewinner. Großartig ......👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇦🇹

  • @junegreen9789
    @junegreen97892 күн бұрын

    Thank you all for your beautiful talent God bless you all 💖 I 😘 be every moment of your talent

  • @user-fernando66
    @user-fernando667 күн бұрын

    Forte inspiração para nossos blocos carnavalescos de Minas Gerais, Brasil. ❤

  • @ctrainugly6444
    @ctrainugly64443 жыл бұрын

    I've always thought that Top Secret were the best drum corps but by God our boys did good!!! Amazing video. That's what drum battles should be like. The only real winner is us! 😀

  • @disneydip
    @disneydip3 жыл бұрын

    I was lucky enough to see them at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo....truly memories to last a life time!

  • @mat4410
    @mat44102 жыл бұрын

    Note: The TSDC are composed of volunteers of their own merit, their own time, and expense. What was interesting to me was the Swiss we’re using possibly Dynasty equipment, but what did the RM use? Are those Dunnett custom? Those balls on the end of the tension bolts must be monsters to work around. I personally love Scott Highlanders and the First Continentals of the US Army. All in all….wonderful work!

  • @PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars
    @PercyPruneMHDOIFandBars Жыл бұрын

    Just goes to show, a well disciplined team can perform amazing things! I love the fact you can clearly hear the difference between the RM drums and those of Top Secret. Brilliant work guys!

  • @soundhein7807
    @soundhein78072 жыл бұрын

    Seven young talented drummers who knew each other from the Basler Fasnacht and jointly cultivated the traditional Basel drumming, founded the group Top Secret in 1991. They wanted to play more than just carnival drum marches and began to mix the traditional Basel drumming style with other drum types as well as adding visual effects. This unique idea and the passion of the seven drummers quickly lead to national and international success. Top Secret received an invitation to perform in the 2003 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland. In order to participate in Edinburgh, new drummers had to be recruited and trained to enlarge the group so that they could develop a marching show for the first time. Since 2003 the drum corps went on to travel the world, from Russia to Canada, Australia to the Unites States, from South Africa to China and all over Europe. There have also been further performances at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2006, 2009, 2012 ,2015 and 2018. Their exciting performances are well known for their precision, humour and thrilling tempo. With twenty-plus years of passion, imagination and dedication, these top Basel drummers have proven themselves to be a sustainable world-class act.

  • @qwertyTRiG

    @qwertyTRiG

    10 ай бұрын

    Their shows definitely have humour and flair!

  • @douglasreid699

    @douglasreid699

    8 ай бұрын

    and with that it has lead to them being involved in part of the music for Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning part 1. i love how successful they are making themselves.

  • @eiyhka8779
    @eiyhka87792 жыл бұрын

    When they collaborated i literally got goosebumps..

  • @rainerbuechse6923
    @rainerbuechse6923 Жыл бұрын

    Many thousand hours of practice on the stage here. Perfect, breathtaking! Thanks!!!

  • @AshleySmith-zz6nx
    @AshleySmith-zz6nx2 жыл бұрын

    Could listen to this all day it is awesome. I have some friends who were in the marines,such a great talent

  • @loriwoloshyn7266
    @loriwoloshyn72662 жыл бұрын

    THE DISCIPLINE IT TAKES TO ALL BE IN SYNC IS INCREDIBLE. BRAVO. STANDING OVATION.

  • @Shayjai33
    @Shayjai333 жыл бұрын

    FRIGGEN AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The amount of talent that runs through these kids is unfathomable!!!!!!

  • @ididyermom3273
    @ididyermom3273 Жыл бұрын

    As a drummer, I always come back to drum corps for inspiration. It's where it all started. Amazing video!!

  • @razrwolfgang1579
    @razrwolfgang15796 ай бұрын

    as a child, I had the privilege of being a part of for a split second, Amazing, I love you our QE and our RM, and I will never forget you or what you have done for others

  • @SH1974
    @SH19743 жыл бұрын

    Legendary Drum corps "Top Secret" of Basel, Switzerland. Those guys have such a perfect timing, I assume they eat swiss watches to breakfast.

  • @JohnDoe-ho7pd
    @JohnDoe-ho7pd3 жыл бұрын

    Watching from the U.S., outstanding performance.

  • @mat4410
    @mat44102 жыл бұрын

    About the snare drums. Each contains a round badge of lumber from a famed British was ship the Victory from1789. “In keeping with British Drum Company’s fine attention to detail, the RS1 model produced for the Royal Marines contains a very special component. Each drum possesses, with the kind permission of The National Museum of the Royal Navy, a fragment of English Oak retrieved from the ancient timbers of HMS Victory, incorporated into the inside of the drum’s shell. ”

  • @lightdancedesigns
    @lightdancedesigns Жыл бұрын

    This makes my soul SING! I can't stop repeating it! There aren't even words for me to express what this does to me! AMAZING! Thank you!!!

  • @thomasgargano8813
    @thomasgargano88133 жыл бұрын

    Such a showmanship and great discipline, I have NOT seen this kind of performance. It’s great to see this kind of discipline. Just F--king Beautiful👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

  • @stephenrichardson1280

    @stephenrichardson1280

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@zazz69ed you are a moron

  • @TopDrumCorps

    @TopDrumCorps

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stephenrichardson1280 while he is probably exaggerating when he said it’s the lamest he has ever seen, I myself have also see high schoolers play harder music while being cleaner as well. Top secret is far from the best drumline on the planet

  • @erics.1149

    @erics.1149

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TopDrumCorps what is your problem, man, nobody said it was the best drumline on the planet. So why are you so negative on an excellent performance? What ever your motives....

  • @TopDrumCorps

    @TopDrumCorps

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@erics.1149 what are you talking about.. all I see are top secret videos titles “BEST DRUMLINE ON THE PLANET” and al I see are comments saying the same thing😂 no need to backtrack when you’re wrong

  • @CrochetCracker
    @CrochetCracker3 жыл бұрын

    The talent is out of this world. I've never seen anything like this. Amazing

  • @kaymauer717

    @kaymauer717

    3 жыл бұрын

    The parts are drum & bugle corps arrangement techniques from the 1960s and 70s. Fife and drum also does similar. Great stuff. Drummers selling the art to the masses.

  • @lukekelchner5471
    @lukekelchner5471 Жыл бұрын

    I used to do JROTC in Highschool and I was in charge of our schools drill and color guard teams (kinda similar to this, just more M1 garands and flags than drums) and every year we’d try and put together a big performance with another schools JROTC team from the area and I have to say trying to coordinate something like this, with a set deadline, constrained space to operate in, different methods of teaching and operating, it is beyond difficult. Now I was working with 15-17 year olds with little support and I’m sure these guys have much more logistical support and funding behind them but even with all that this is still a spectacle of precision. Utterly amazing.

  • @richardt.4224
    @richardt.42242 жыл бұрын

    I may live half way around the world, but watching this made me so proud to be British! I only saw this after watching the USA Navy and Army play a Drum match. They are not a patch on Great Britain. Thanks Guys.

  • @bettyrobb8219

    @bettyrobb8219

    2 жыл бұрын

    Incredible👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦🙋‍♀️

  • @harrymurphey2634
    @harrymurphey26343 жыл бұрын

    ... all these guys are beyond "GOOD" ... we all won ... because we saw this wonderful performance ...

  • @kevshouse2
    @kevshouse23 жыл бұрын

    ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKINGLY GOOD.

  • @pampelmousse848
    @pampelmousse848 Жыл бұрын

    Jedesmal bin ich sehr beeindruckt von der Leistung und der Disziplin dieser Männer!!!👋‼

  • @mikefriend1514
    @mikefriend1514 Жыл бұрын

    What a stunning collaboration! Boy did the audience enjoy that!

  • @flynnjones2008
    @flynnjones20083 жыл бұрын

    I TOTALLY LOVE THE PRECISION AND PRCATICE THESE FOLKS PUT INTO THIS SHOW!

  • @josephrosenbaum3343

    @josephrosenbaum3343

    3 жыл бұрын

    watch like, literally any top 10 drum corps and you'll understand what precision really is

  • @Ardelanin

    @Ardelanin

    3 жыл бұрын

    best part about top secret is that they all have day jobs too.

  • @darksaga80
    @darksaga803 жыл бұрын

    The visuals are off the charts. Absolutely mesmerizing.

  • @nolaibbitson5869
    @nolaibbitson5869 Жыл бұрын

    What precision, talent and just plain hard working practices!!! Way to go men! Thank you for giving the world a few minutes of forgetting it’s problems!!!!

  • @dangerousccr
    @dangerousccr3 ай бұрын

    Fantastic! just can't get enough of this, spent 6 years in a marching band....so love it

  • @leonidaconcepcion9706
    @leonidaconcepcion97063 жыл бұрын

    With these kind of band will lighten and inspire soldiers in their day to day duties.God bless them all.

  • @tomwilson9070
    @tomwilson90702 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous! As a proud English man, who loves the TSDC couldn’t me more proud!

  • @christinehood2663
    @christinehood2663 Жыл бұрын

    Totally awesome!! The performance brought tears to my eyes 😢Thank you for sharing this!

  • @doggygamer6487
    @doggygamer64879 ай бұрын

    I loved the years I spent in my Drum Corps. I learned disipline and how to read music and turn the music in my head into some awesome routines. We traveled the world and met some other awesome Corps. Also went to universities and had sessions with other percussion groups. A lifetime of knowledge from these people.

  • @dwg9468
    @dwg94683 жыл бұрын

    ive saw both secret drum corp and royal marines live(separately) but this is on a completely diffrent level. Very talented individuals combined to make one hell of a show.

  • @czoraa21
    @czoraa213 жыл бұрын

    lead drummer: how serious are we about this show? Capitan: get..... the fancy hats!!!

  • @RainHavok1111

    @RainHavok1111

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @SiyabongaAfrica

    @SiyabongaAfrica

    3 жыл бұрын

    Damn you 🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭

  • @mercian7

    @mercian7

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fancy hats has nothing to do with it you twat

  • @mercian7

    @mercian7

    3 жыл бұрын

    @ObeyMeThe4th From someone whose name is ObeyMe..

  • @DJShadesUK

    @DJShadesUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mercian7 They are pretty fancy though.

  • @neilchristie6387
    @neilchristie63872 ай бұрын

    This is absolutely wonderful!

  • @user-kz6zo7iz5i
    @user-kz6zo7iz5i Жыл бұрын

    The performance of Drum Corps soldiers are truly magnificent!! And your uniforms are so beautiful. You are very interesting and impressive. Thanks very much!

  • @janwilliams579
    @janwilliams5793 жыл бұрын

    My father was a drummer and a damn good one, but getting all of these very good drummers all together is awesome.

  • @greghilliard7641
    @greghilliard76412 жыл бұрын

    I will NEVER tire of watching this brilliance.

  • @StavrosMcG
    @StavrosMcG9 ай бұрын

    Spent 23 yrs in the Pipes & Drums, done many a tattoo in Edinburgh, as well as a fantastic 2 month tour with the Band of the Royal Marines on a CAMI tour in North America. 2 fantastic drum corps, and was a pleasure spending that time with the Royal Marines Band and Drum Corps, great time and a pleasure. Made some lifelong friends, and some brilliant memories! Awesome!!! To one and all from that tour, SLAINTE MHATH!!! 🥃🥃

  • @adamboynton7726
    @adamboynton77262 жыл бұрын

    Respect is the word for this elegant display of really good talent.

  • @maryellis-brown9243
    @maryellis-brown92432 жыл бұрын

    The precision, the musicality, the theatricality, the Uniforms - WOW! Fantastic.

  • @friedlotto
    @friedlotto3 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed these legends at Edinburgh Castle ... the World is a much better place with them in it.

  • @praetorxian

    @praetorxian

    2 жыл бұрын

    Saw them opening night in 2015. Incredible. Worth the flight from Canada.

  • @deez.knurtz925
    @deez.knurtz9258 ай бұрын

    I’m not sure what feeling I possess after watching this amazing performance between the units. Surely speaking for most by saying I love it!! 🇺🇸. Bless you all

  • @thomgerber
    @thomgerber Жыл бұрын

    Every time I see it...it is amazing..excellent team work across.

  • @leroyshipp7532
    @leroyshipp75323 жыл бұрын

    Not often I get chills..but that was absolutely AWESOME!!!!

  • @houseof192
    @houseof1923 жыл бұрын

    A video that always gets me through the tough times

  • @RennziegeBoppesch

    @RennziegeBoppesch

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here 🙏💯🎶❤️

  • @juliegfox7643
    @juliegfox7643 Жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely amazing, Thank You! ❤

  • @sarkachmelikova2376
    @sarkachmelikova2376 Жыл бұрын

    This is truly amazing and beautiful! I absolutely love it!! 💗🥰

  • @patrickbuder3571
    @patrickbuder35713 жыл бұрын

    Really Great Performance from both bands! Being from the same city as Top Secret, it is unbelievable that they do actually have normal day jobs and that's what makes them so special, to achieve such precision....and that the normal Fastnacht Clubs do not really recognize them

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    @prophettbjoshua8474

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @aztecluvcoins8775
    @aztecluvcoins87753 жыл бұрын

    Oh what memories! My daughter was in her high school band n she got the chance to play the drums. How happy she was n honored I was. Since then we love anything with drums. This was awesome! I shared this with her n she was happy to have received n view it. Thanks for such professionalism !!!!!

  • @catseye1009
    @catseye1009 Жыл бұрын

    Bravo! Wonderful show. Been a fan of Top Secret Drum Corps for years. They never disappoint and love this blended performance with the British drum corp.

  • @rhodayork7996
    @rhodayork7996 Жыл бұрын

    This is true commitment, passion, discipline, love, talent, an understanding of hard work and a willingness to put in the time - and team work. What they achieve gives me goosebumps. Truly amazing. Every single person's hard work ... contributes to the amazing. Can we maybe take away some message in this ...

  • @TheGoldenTriangleAcademy
    @TheGoldenTriangleAcademy2 жыл бұрын

    Damn, if this doesn’t put a smile on your face not sure what will. What a performance!! Awesome

  • @brianjacobi
    @brianjacobi2 жыл бұрын

    Seeing those two magnificent teams playing together brought tears to my eyes. So wonderful. Thank you so much fir posting... Brian Pipe band drummer for 50 years.

  • @KevinSmith-cj1gw
    @KevinSmith-cj1gw2 жыл бұрын

    AMAZING. that brought tears to my eyes I was so impressed.

  • @louannbrantley7296
    @louannbrantley72967 ай бұрын

    So amazing! So proud of them.

  • @reflectionsoftheday3894
    @reflectionsoftheday38943 жыл бұрын

    Royal Marines, this video has been put on my "Original Songs & Musicians Worldwide" playlist. Fantastic!

  • @MultiRonnie1234

    @MultiRonnie1234

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@joshschneider9766 wrong

  • @Muck006

    @Muck006

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@joshschneider9766 They are amateurs ... who do this as a "hobby".

  • @maximummax9851

    @maximummax9851

    2 жыл бұрын

    We’re can you get this at the drum line

  • @teryongtan8371
    @teryongtan83713 жыл бұрын

    One of the best performances i've seen in my entire life. Superb, Magnificent, Perfection.

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