So they're just gonna breeze over the fact that he's doing this with scoliosis???? He's a trooper. I know it's painful

@alecfields8588

3 жыл бұрын

It’s pretty common in marching percussion

@659009stan

3 жыл бұрын

2:00

@Yesica1993

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad they did, so he's not treated as a victim!

@tinnitusthenight5545

3 жыл бұрын

Vinny just wants to vicariously feel like he has a disability so he can imagine overcoming it, is that so wrong? Yes, probably.

@jeremymarks8228

2 жыл бұрын

As a marcher with scoliosis, it isn’t that painful

Drums come true. I'll leave by myself, thank you.

@TinyBlob12

7 жыл бұрын

Jshabab Abhahsh Luv u 2

@fishsauce617

7 жыл бұрын

Haha nice

@lindaj2109

7 жыл бұрын

+Fisheral savage

@jaydonmendoza1764

7 жыл бұрын

ZeTaki Z I don't get how that was savage

@soap6072

7 жыл бұрын

That was too savage

This kid was 16 when he attended Blue Devils in 2014. The Blue Devils scored the world record highest DCI score ever in 2014 and he was a part of that. Skill is off the charts.

Kid's doing that with scoliosis, he has to be in pain the whole time.

@dallischu2950

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah exactly. I've got scoliosis and I can't imagine having a drum hanging on my shoulders. I can barley march my trumpet through the season and it's light

@carriesee7209

4 жыл бұрын

Kids badass. Hands down.

@zj13goat57

4 жыл бұрын

Those thing are heavy as crap

@kalebrath7427

4 жыл бұрын

From personal experience it’s not very fun

@Scareth

4 жыл бұрын

@@kalebrath7427 Maybe u should change ur name considering the horrible things attached to that meme

This kid is radiating passion. I rarely see someone loving their hobby as much as Brandon.

@crisgallardo8512

8 жыл бұрын

this kid inspires me caz in my marching band the rest see me as useless and worthless and im the worst they say its sad

@OneFingerYT

7 ай бұрын

Let's go Brandon!

@woiowoiow190

Ай бұрын

You haven't been out much then.

@S0K0N0MI

Ай бұрын

@@woiowoiow190 Bitching at an 8 year old comment, maybe you should be going out more instead..

I am European and it's 4 am. What the hell am I doing here.

@empyrean1696

7 жыл бұрын

lol same

@Denasdc

7 жыл бұрын

High five.

@tiagohenriques9708

7 жыл бұрын

yup

@kaihocompany

7 жыл бұрын

All of our lives have lead up to this point...

@SwishSwoosh

7 жыл бұрын

Jim Knopf Holy shit me too

As a snare drummer I can say that preforming shows without scoliosis is gonna leave you sore the next day. I wonder how he feels after a long day of marching

@theecstatic9686

Жыл бұрын

Fukkin busted...that's how....

@juneyellowsnek

9 ай бұрын

Not much different.

@blockededited8280

6 ай бұрын

Probably fantastic.

Win or lose...*sets new highest score record*

@opienick

4 жыл бұрын

I'm over a year late, but best comment.

@psycho_isaucyy8887

4 жыл бұрын

99.65

@Boricactuz

3 жыл бұрын

@@opienick i’m over a year late but good coment

@brotherjoshua6258

3 жыл бұрын

@@Boricactuz I’m over a month late, but good comment.

@yes-rn5sk

2 жыл бұрын

im 3 years late, but best comment

"He has the hands of a 21 year old"

@kryptonsun1696

8 жыл бұрын

your comment made my day

@SamChaneyProductions

8 жыл бұрын

+skyler crenshaw One beat at a time

@jammiiee

8 жыл бұрын

+Sam Chaney LOOOOOOOL

@Drumedley

8 жыл бұрын

+skyler crenshaw "HE beat out 100 other drummers".

@neilroth6801

8 жыл бұрын

+skyler crenshaw, so we need to keep our eye out for a handless 21 year old, huh?

I'm 16 right now. A junior trumpet player. Next year or the one after I plan to audition for maybe Phantom Regiment, Cavaliers, or Blue Devils. Seeing a guy make it at my age this year inspires me to work harder. I hope everyone saw something positive in this!

@MrSouLSilk

9 жыл бұрын

I REALLY wanna march Bluecoats when I get the chance

@MrAndersonneo88

9 жыл бұрын

I'm 15 right now, state qualified alto sax player in my sophmore year. I want to learn trumpet and audition for Crown when I graduate, but it seems like too much of a fucking task for people who are top of the state trumpet players with tons of marching experience..

@fungyfrog

9 жыл бұрын

*Whispers* "Do Phantom Regiment..." Cool story, the person who writes the drill for my school's marching band (Jeremy Hunt) Is actually now writing drill for Phantom Regiment. I would love to joining but seeing that I'm a clarinet player that won't work out for me as I've only ever played clarinet lol. Good luck! Hope you make it :D

@jasonhong1998

9 жыл бұрын

MrAndersonneo88 Hey if anything don't let that scare you. Most times when you learn in middle school they begin at the middle school level of expectations. As you get older, your brain has the ability to learn and do amazing things really quickly. If you don't work for your goals now you might regret it later. If you wanna learn Trumpet definitely talk to your Band Directors. Get some time to just practice. The Blue Devils did that thing where they entire wind section had a Trumpet. That was their first time with a Trumpet. And the reason they sound amazing is not cause they are naturally gifted, its because they worked their butts off. If you wanna learn Trumpet start. Right now. After reading this. the next time you go to school. Email your directors right now. Go for it!

@jamesorthebombdotcom

9 жыл бұрын

He could play all of their warm ups and music at age 12

Hats off to this kid and any marching band member. I was never in it but watched my kid and his band mates bust rear at every practice. I felt bad for not having him in better condition prior to it starting up.

@simplyme9700

7 ай бұрын

He’s 25 now.

Drummer: is younger than everyone else Also drummer: *I'm going to do what's called a pro gamer move*

@matthewdbryant6925

4 жыл бұрын

That's pretty epic

@daniel_a-ir6mc

4 жыл бұрын

Unliveliness younger people are actually better because they’re able to pick things up quickly since they’re brains are more likely to remember it, hence why babies can learn multiple languages faster than adults and actually retain the majority of that knowledge for a very long time

@hellohowareyou9745

4 жыл бұрын

@@daniel_a-ir6mc You really didn't comprehend what I was saying, did you lol.

@kitkatkid1976

4 жыл бұрын

Unliveliness more like pro drummer move lol

Honestly, it makes me happy to see any drum corps(especially BDA) get recognized

@samsignorelli

6 жыл бұрын

As a BDA alum.....me too!

I seriously thought he was very sick and about to die so it was like a make a wish type thing because he looks so skinny from the thumbnail.

@pokemonmaster9492

7 жыл бұрын

same

@gormygorm

7 жыл бұрын

Same

@zachdaly7071

7 жыл бұрын

Arn ulfo same

@blurpletiger410

7 жыл бұрын

Arn ulfo Same!

@writingclasstoday2271

7 жыл бұрын

same!

2019 performers showcase, 5 years later, has to see him go ;(

@evasmojang

4 жыл бұрын

wym

@Ovunix

4 жыл бұрын

he had a performaers showcase and he aged out of the bluedeilvs so he cant march anymore

@dabirdie1797

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ovunix itll suck not seeing him next summer

@Ovunix

4 жыл бұрын

Le Person ikr

@jessica5573

4 жыл бұрын

he aged out 😔

AND HE HAS SCOLIOSIS I have minor scoliosis and wearing a snare for as little as 2 hours made me wanna cry so he gotta be in non stop pain

@gracerutledge

3 жыл бұрын

So glad my scoliosis doesn’t give me pain lol

@charmaneayers2176

3 жыл бұрын

Grace Rutledge lol u are very lucky then

@SlayerofFiction

3 жыл бұрын

Richard the Third had Scoliosis, a very severe case and died in combat, your good.

@edwardove6463

3 жыл бұрын

Hello

"was beating away on a chair" xD

@LernestW

7 жыл бұрын

Haha missed that

@wheetbread1

7 жыл бұрын

and has the hands of a 21 year old

@radientsyt8954

7 жыл бұрын

+Scott Terrones lol

@cameronarmstrong617

7 жыл бұрын

+ben brewer my exact thought XD

@TheGoldenKaren

7 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 I literally just laughed out loud

And people say marching band is easy

@byxtremez1831

7 жыл бұрын

Ylene P. people say drumming I easy I can't even play a beat

@YleneP

7 жыл бұрын

Kirito -Kun! Me either. Which is why i stick to woodwinds.

@byxtremez1831

7 жыл бұрын

Ylene P. XD

@rickyNoel12

7 жыл бұрын

Ylene P. I'm in a MARCHING BAND and it's easy because I like doing it so I catch on quick

@jaxius2511

7 жыл бұрын

The Voluptuous I'm the best potato ocarina player in the world.. well one of the only as well LOL. I hollow out a potato and cute finger holes. Then meticulously tune it.. I use a hollow carrot tip as the mouth piece and it sounds really good!

It doesn't matter how long we live. This kid has an incredible passion. I hope his back heals so he can perform more.

THE YOUNG MAN HAS TALENT AND TENACITY RO PUSH HIMSELF THRU HIS MEDICAL ISSUES TO PERFORM A GREAT SHOW. BEST WISHES ON YOUR HEALTH.

The Blue Devils marched on MY HIGH SCHOOL FIELD!!! Their performance was *amazing*, but I can appreciate it more because I understand how hard it is. Im a 13 year old freshman Varsity trombone (I skipped a grade). I found it kind of funny how they seemed surprised how someone on drum line would have a heart rate and breathing rate of a sprinter, because we're walking around (many times running) and we ave to play an instrument. It's brutal. I have an unhealthy addiction to it lol

@devynfosmire137

7 жыл бұрын

Asa Martin as a marching band memeber myself I'm curious on how you guys have varsity

@keywizzle6708

7 жыл бұрын

Asa Martin Bluecoats performed at my school not too long ago

@bryanbutora429

7 жыл бұрын

what school? this year?

@DarkWaWeeGee

7 жыл бұрын

Anyone who can keep up with the physical demand marching band requires is addicted to it. As long as you can keep up with it, it's an experience you'll always remember.

@jessejesse7917

5 жыл бұрын

Oh shut up you play trombone so you don’t have to crab with a drum heavier than you are stepped to your back. Sir you can put that away

Puberty hit that boy like a train

@samsignorelli

6 жыл бұрын

Saw a pic of him at auditions this weekend...full beard now.

@quartratic2389

6 жыл бұрын

His voice changed and face aged, but he's still 5"2.

@nicolabatley8664

6 жыл бұрын

DantheMan yh pubaty probably hut you hard as well that's why your not on TV or theatre or you tube your just a Facebook rejecte

@lorenalara4987

5 жыл бұрын

It hit him like a DRUM

@samclub7101

5 жыл бұрын

DantheMan dude Ik I saw him in San Antonio this summer and looks so much older

“Win or lose” as they proceed to get the highest score in dci history 😂

Been playing drums since 1987. This kid is a natural. It took me damn near 15 years to get to this point, albeit with pretty much no instruction, but damn kid is pegging some crazy fast time signatures here.

"win or loose"... breaks world record instead 99.65 holy fucking shit

"The physical demands rival that of athletes"? You say that as though we are not athletes.

@eagleeyez1280

5 жыл бұрын

Ryan Davis You’re not though. I understand where your heart is but this comment was dumb. You don’t see drummers at the olympics and you would most certainly never see a drummer on Sports Illustrated cover. Your logic is like saying saying a construction worker is an athlete too just because it’s physically demanding as well.

@KawaiiCrazyMSP

5 жыл бұрын

@@eagleeyez1280 Bud... Do you know how physically taxing it is to be in any marching band? You should take a step back and think about it.

@KawaiiCrazyMSP

5 жыл бұрын

@@eagleeyez1280 Official definition of an athlete: a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise. So your comment was the dumb one, actually. You're acting as if doing a sport is the only way someone can do physical labor and be recognized for it. Edit: typo

@gingechicken7394

5 жыл бұрын

A sport is defined as anything that requires physical exertion and contains competition. DCI, judged parades, and other competitive parades. Marching band practices are about 12 hours long, other sports don't go as long. On top of that we have to memorize footsteps size, where and when to move, how yo March backwards and forwards, memorize music, and carry instruments, I play flute, which carrying parallel to the ground for 10 minutes makes your arms damn tired, and it's a light instrument. Look at the bodies of marching band members... especially drum line.

@carsonmiller3720

5 жыл бұрын

Zack Nelson you sound like one of the ignorant football players, someone who if was forced to march a mildly demanding(by band standards) show would have a heart attack

Drums are fun. Awesome video. Thanks lots for sharing. 😊

Awesome man. Fulfilling a dream that you had been working on for so long is a rare feat. You stuck with it and it paid off.

"Beating away on a chair"..."He has the hands of a 21 year old"..."But even though his hands could keep up, Johnson felt Brandon was too young"...WTF

@frogert865

7 жыл бұрын

"Brandon is living his dream, one beat at a time."

@meownime5304

7 жыл бұрын

The Whalens he was talking about how it sounded like they were talking about him masterbating

@s1ckkid396

7 жыл бұрын

The Whalens This is just one whole induendo

@marlilutchman9505

7 жыл бұрын

Homo Sapien lmao

@rippspeck

7 жыл бұрын

+The Whalens That, right there, is asperger's syndrome. Take note for future encounters, ladies and gentlemen.

Why was this in my recommended?

@MCfarmer672

7 жыл бұрын

Kermit 100th like is mine

@zengara11

7 жыл бұрын

youtube fcked my recommended up. They want the money to go to the wrong once :/

@ItsNikoHIMself

7 жыл бұрын

Because you have the hands of a 21 years old.

@yesitsyas4713

7 жыл бұрын

because, scoliosis?

@stoner27th

7 жыл бұрын

because he beats stuffs with his hands?

The determination in his eyes says it all. Fantastic

Brandon you make Arizona proud. You have such talent. You can do this and anything you desire.

Fine, I've watched it. Now will you STOP recommending it to me!

@nas6132

8 жыл бұрын

Same here 😂

@scourgedarkpaw9949

7 жыл бұрын

iSquared same he can drum big deal

@IntelligentHorseworldofrandom

6 жыл бұрын

+iSquared Just ignore the video! I know it’s annoying when they show up, but don’t play the video.

This kid has some pretty great hair.

@levib5412

8 жыл бұрын

+Aaron White I think you're missing the point here xD

@lockdown9081

8 жыл бұрын

+Levi Britton HAHAHA

@lockdown9081

8 жыл бұрын

+Aaron White HAHA

@jasonvegan5761

8 жыл бұрын

+Aaron White If you like Beiber-hair

@aaronwhite9951

8 жыл бұрын

While I don't like Justin Beiber's music, I would definitely like his hair. I'm not white so it doesn't do what I want it to.

If you want to you can. This man is a inspiration to everyone who feels they can’t. Obviously it’s not easy and you may fail but you just can’t stop. I know it sounds simple talking and watching is a lot easier then doing. Don’t be afraid even if you never succeed you will be stronger and you will have proven to yourself that you tried. Takes courage and determination.

I am in my school’s drumline and i am probably the second shortest kid in the entire drumline, there is only 4 middle schoolers in this drumline and the rest of em are high schoolers who know a hellofalot more than us, and they are going through puberty. I relate to the pain of having these dumb straps wearing your back down even if you dont have a back problem. I can not even imagine dealing with the pain that this guy has! Thank you for inspiring me

Wow, I saw that kid years ago and wondered what happened to him. Man, it's good to see a dream come true!

@samsignorelli

6 жыл бұрын

2 rings in 3 years....highest overall score ever...I&E title...high drums....took last year off for school, but is up at auditions this weekend. Has a beard now, but still has that baby face. Hopefully he has a little more meat on him to help stabilize his spine.

@seanhopp4815

6 жыл бұрын

Junkman2000 iiii

@finwhite1392

6 жыл бұрын

BRO

@kendrickugalde1686

6 жыл бұрын

he is 21 in the 2019 summer

@mathew_chank

6 жыл бұрын

Junkman2000 e

Beating away on a chair. We've all been there kid

@matthewsherwin1306

8 жыл бұрын

+RaceHawaii SAAMMMEEEEEE..........

@alexsoto9285

8 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 totally

@luisshorts303

7 жыл бұрын

i used my couch

@znasdajelec

6 жыл бұрын

Dorian C Watch Ariunsanaa say wtf is masturbaiting?

I was a kid with scoliosis playing the drums I’m 34 years old years old now I think it made my back stronger

There are precious few things in life that feel as powerful as being on a drumline! It takes so much work and practice, bruises and aches that won't quit, but one company front makes it all worth it.

"I was just beating away on a chair" 0:41

@DwightLivesMatter

8 жыл бұрын

See what you did there 😂

@theshoplife9527

8 жыл бұрын

"He has the hands of a 21 year old"

@Auxcii

8 жыл бұрын

+The Shop Life *quiet snickering is heard in the background*

@eelcohorstman5176

8 жыл бұрын

lid d briefing 5u ui u ghkhghjgyuuuggyjj

I hate how she says the drummers are "like" athletes. Drum corps is probably one of the most physically and mentally demanding things any human being can do in their lives. They're not like athletes they are athletes!!!!

@SomethingLotBeatsDrum

9 жыл бұрын

"Thousands of practice hours" welcome to all dci and wgi participants lives.

@SomethingLotBeatsDrum

9 жыл бұрын

Not always true. I am in pit on drumset in my band. I marched bass 5 this past fall and indoor season and only had to go to pit because I tore the labrums in my hips and am in the process of many surgeries and can't march. But I, as well as a good portion of our pit is very physically active.

@TheManyNations

9 жыл бұрын

It's not really a contest between sections guys...

@RobCartwright

9 жыл бұрын

***** Front ensemble works as hard as the rest of the group in DCI and WGI.

@TheBestTabby

9 жыл бұрын

Amen!

Nice to know there are people in this world really making it happen with such passion! Keep it up people!

...this flawless performance is SO exhillerating - nada NADA words can describe : WELL DONE!

I honestly want all my non-band friends who say "marching band isn't a sport" to try this. Honestly we do more work that our football team so how can you classify football as a sport but not us? They just run around tackling each other. They have to have muscle and good running skills. We have to march at any given tempo whilst keeping in time with good technique (no, it is not the same as walking -.-), counting to ourselves, keeping good posture, hold up our instruments, or drumsticks (keeping in mind how heavy those drums are on you back and the bruises you get from the harnesses), while breathing you're also pushing air out and keeping technique. And don't forget we have to have our music memorized the list can go on and on. It's just a sport.

@bobbymayyy

9 жыл бұрын

It's actually pretty interesting, our football team sucks so bad, the band is the most celebrated thing at my school

@qtip9673

9 жыл бұрын

Here, our team football team sucks and our band is under-appreciated -_- I feel we're getting more of the recognition we deserve lately though

@kikikokopuff8354

9 жыл бұрын

Our football team sucked and got into the playoffs and lost the first game. Yet they're praised and our band is being called the worst band and that our rival school band is better. IS THEIR BAND DOING THE FEILD SHOW COMPETITION?! NO. I DONT THINK SO!!

@LtPeeWeeHerman

9 жыл бұрын

Kira Almos Be greatful your team is in the playoffs

@garmogarmo4893

9 жыл бұрын

Our band is undefeated for like 3 or 5 years in a row. havnt lost one ompitiion or championship for that many years :) Were the best thing at my school, and work the hardest. No one likes us but our football team loves us and at lunch more than half the band and football team chill out :)

How does one "pick up some old sticks" at 10 and a year later play DCI level stuff? That's just not normal, he must be great at picking up stuff like that

@samsignorelli

9 жыл бұрын

+Stormbreaker He was hanging with BD's line at 12...on show music. Scary. The fact that he 1) made BD's snare line (in itself, an accomplishment) at 16, won DCI his first year, again his 2ndm along with a Sanford and an I&E title really doesn't surprise many. A lot of my fellow BD alums saw it coming...he's just that good.

@chasemanhart

9 жыл бұрын

true, but without some sort of guide or teacher or someone to first show him what to do, i feel like its impossible to get started

@samsignorelli

9 жыл бұрын

Stormbreaker I;ll give you that....I don't know who he was studying with in Arizona. Hr got a year with Academy under his belt in '13

@Spillage66

8 жыл бұрын

+Stormbreaker He looks Japanese, so it's probably an instinct! HAHA!

@Spillage66

8 жыл бұрын

***** I was, of course, being sarcastic towards the general American consensus that "Asian" people are better at everything than anyone else, hence the, "HAHA!" at the end on fmy post. I've been drumming for nearly 30 years, so I do know natural percussive talent when I see it. I hope that's cleared a few things up for you.

I have loved watching DCI - especially the Blue Devils - for at least 25 years! Brandon is PHENOMENAL! I can't imagine that kind of talent & tenacity.... and having scoliosis! God bless his talent.... and health! Thankful I got to see him perform!

Devine providence he will be able to live out his dream into college & beyond. GOD BLESS Brandon, keep a positive attitude.

"DCI Members are the worlds top musical athletes"

@MrSouLSilk

9 жыл бұрын

Take out the word musical and the phrase is still correct xD

@thatbandgirl2535

9 жыл бұрын

Hell yes take out the world musical because we already know that but it will be even more true without that word

Damn right it's like a sport. MARCHING BAND IS A SPORT

@ash8301

5 жыл бұрын

AMEN!!!! I am in marching band and I play flute for marching band and percussion for concert band

@bubba6755

5 жыл бұрын

Nope

@Eiest

5 жыл бұрын

looooool

@onlineprofile7585

5 жыл бұрын

Gacha Friends it’s not

@Eryus

5 жыл бұрын

Technically yes. It lines up with the definition nicely. “An activity involving physical exertion and skill that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often undertaken competitively.”

Hats off to this guy, what an amazing story! My son did this in 2016 at the age of 14 (trumpet). Drum Corps is tougher than any sport I ever played by a wide margin. Blue Devils, Cascades and Cavaliers were my faves, just incredible.

So inspiring! Thank you CBS for doing this story.

but can he do it on a cold rainy night in stoke?

@alekosthecrow

7 жыл бұрын

yes

@TheCampingGoat

7 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha

@vro21

7 жыл бұрын

BoboDoboRobo

@aer6957

7 жыл бұрын

BoboDoboRobo lmao I'm dead XD this made my day

@origamikid2299

7 жыл бұрын

But can he do it on a cold rainy night in Aberdeen?

"physical demands rival that of athletes." No shit try keeping time, knowing where you're supposed to be at the right time and adapting to your surroundings if things don't go exactly as planned all while carrying a bowling ball on your shoulders.

@fermiLiquidDrinker

8 жыл бұрын

Drumming, as to quote Neil Peart "...is like trying to run a 16k marathon and solve the most equations in the world at the same time."

@gormygorm

7 жыл бұрын

Being in a drumline, I can say that you use your feet to keep time, you have to have the music memorized when you are marching playing it, and if you play Bass 4, like myself, you cannot see in front of you. With that being said, you are now marching on a football field, under those lights, with the pressure of who knows how many people watching you. Now the harness that holds the drum on you, it has a pad that kinda presses against your shoulder blade, and the drum hooks onto the front of the harness. Also... don't trip or you will break a few ribs, and the drum. Also, with the harness, it is kinda difficult to turn your head.

@Blitz_Spencer

6 жыл бұрын

Salty Lemon More like 3-5 if you're a bass drum.

@bmgoff2011

6 жыл бұрын

Not to mention the mental demands

What Brandon has done is awesome & epic. I honestly had no idea it was so difficult to drum. All I seen it as was a way to use up energy. I’m so glad they mentioned how much stamina it takes. Kudos to Brandon for performing above & beyond. 💜💕❤️🙏🌈

I marched from 1964-1975 Drum Corps was a special place for me and my friends

It's great to see that someone with scoliosis can achieve such great things and inspire others to do the same. I have scoliosis and am in my high school marching band as a baritone, and I'll be getting spinal fusion surgery this June. I hope that even after my surgery I can work as hard as him.

@fenderfan1183

8 жыл бұрын

I have scoliosis as well. I play guitar which is ten pounds constantly bearing down on my shoulders and back. I can only imagine what you go through. Good luck with the surgery!

@jessie9397

8 жыл бұрын

same, although I unfortunately found out when I had to jump out of a parade that I was playing the quads in and ended getting a muscle spasm. I've switched back to upper bass but he still inspires me to try my hardest.

@1023Endurance

8 жыл бұрын

+Pingasatchi nobody cares

@fenderfan1183

8 жыл бұрын

+George Bush They're pretty light, but having severe scoliosis with ten pounds on your back hurts quite a bit. I play for at least 3-4 hours (mostly standing up) and it really starts to get to you. I have to get adjustments two times a week just to keep everything some what alright.

@georgebush8226

8 жыл бұрын

Don't get me wrong, marching a drum gets heavy after a while, no matter what it is, However, that comes with the job

0:42 "beating away on a chair" holy fuck I'm dying

Saw him at a highschool comp where he was a tech, got to say its one of the coolest nights of my life

who else got this in their recommended list 5 years later? I know I did

@KrinchiD

3 жыл бұрын

I just got the recommendation. And now I am really curious where the kid is today. I hope he was able to follow his dream.

@Joeeetato

3 жыл бұрын

@@KrinchiD yeah he did and aged out in 2019

@yellmyname5332

3 жыл бұрын

6 years

This young man showed that you can live out your dream if you do the work and have motivation and determination to succeed... GREAT JOB....

The Blue Devils won and set a new high score record of 99.65(scores are out of 100, 40 General Effect, 30 Visual, 30 Music) beating the previous record of 99.15 held by the 2002 Cavaliers and 2005 Cadets and getting perfect GE and Visual scores.

@MrAndersonneo88

9 жыл бұрын

I still think crown's sound from 2013 is more impressive than the visual perfect score of BD this year. Just my opinion, however.

@bonetonelord

9 жыл бұрын

MrAndersonneo88 I like Crown better than BD too, but they're both good. I also think Crown's drill this year was vastly better than BD's, as they actually moved at rather high speeds almost the entire time, whereas BD tended to stand fast while playing. However, my comment was merely reporting the actual scores awarded to BD, not whether they deserved them or whether a different corps was more impressive.

@higgsbacon1341

9 жыл бұрын

This years scores were such bull shit. It's made me realize scores really don't mean crap, and what matters is the performance you put out. Screw the judges

@newman771

9 жыл бұрын

I honestly think they didn't deserve such a high score, because what the judges are basically saying is that it was a perfect show all around. If you actually watch the finals show you could easily see mistakes here and there. I'm not saying that they didn't do great but to get a score of almost 100 now that is just insane.

OMG. He picked up drum sticks at 10 and a year later is stunning that professional!

Props to an amazing young man and talent! We all should be so gifted in how we pursue our dreams.

" I took the drumsticks and started beating away on a chair"....

@not__ray9977

7 жыл бұрын

THEGR3ATDVAKIIN 135 noooooooo😂😂😂

@Grumpycat95

7 жыл бұрын

Dude 😂, I bet he thougt about this and regrets his words

@hertzer2000

7 жыл бұрын

Damn, you guys are dicks...*giggles a little bit*

@Sorhii

7 жыл бұрын

"He has the hands of a 21 year old!" kek

@aidenmcdaniel4641

5 жыл бұрын

One hundred gallons I mean beat per minute

I'm so happy for this kid. Keep living your dream Brandon, if you've made it this far this early in life who knows where you could end up throughout the next several years.

Your capacity for generosity knows no bounds.

Forgot about this guy for years until now. Always looked up to that little dude as a percussionist

When I was 16 I was one beat away from blindness.

@gm836

6 жыл бұрын

Dozer1642 what do you mean

@tiagriffin8605

6 жыл бұрын

lmao I get what he's saying

@Blue-cr5ym

5 жыл бұрын

I don't even know what to say

@iamdavid2372

5 жыл бұрын

Why'd I understand that so quickly

"Beating away on a chair" 😂😂

@radientsyt8954

7 жыл бұрын

hands of a 21 year old

@plow9719

7 жыл бұрын

lolz

@nousername3004

7 жыл бұрын

Clorox Bleach i am the real bleach

@CloroxBleach-ps1hg

7 жыл бұрын

Drink me no, I AM FIGHT TO THE DEATH I'm left tho (ง •̀_•́)ง ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ

@MRKstudioslel

7 жыл бұрын

pls im crying :'D

I have scoliosis too. Congratulations Brandon! Keep doing what you love man

I understand him I have the same thing. I pray that he is okay and takes breaks and lays down. Sending my love💜💜

You go Brandon....don't let your dreams be memes, let your dreams be realz....

@thepatsfan2950

7 жыл бұрын

No let your dreams be memes

@asiros96

7 жыл бұрын

real*

@DJCompl3x1

2 жыл бұрын

Let’s go Brandon lol

To all the people that are saying that this doesn't prove high school marching band is hard because this is DCI, think of it like this: DCI is the professional version of marching band. Just like NFL is professional football, NBA is professional basketball, etc. Now professional football teams practice a lot right? High school football teams practice a lot too right? But while high school football is still a lot of hard work, professional football is way more hard work, time and dedication. We can all agree on that right? Marching band is the exact same way. DCI is our professional sport, and they put in a lot more time and dedication than we do, but does that mean that we dont work our butts off? No! We work just as hard, if not harder, than any high school football team around.

@NoName-yq2jn

9 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I completely agree with you. Unfortunately, I come from a small school with little money. All that money goes to football and soccer and basketball, but not us. We only have over 100 kids in our HS band, and only about 40 kids play an wind instrument. 19 of us are in the drumline. The rest is bandfront. In the history of our new high school (1980s or 1990s I think), we've only gotten 3 different sets of drums due to lack of funds to drumline. Does that mean we are going slack off and do less because the harnesses are complete shit? Absolutely not. We still keep good posture, play with good rudiments and articulation, and get to our spots on time. Luckily we got new drums last year, so they don't hurt as much, and we can run faster and do even more than we could before. I just wish that everyone in our band would actually do the same as us in drumline, they don't show as much dedication (I'm not saying that everyone else doesn't). That's one thing I hate about High School bands. Anyone can sign up here, and our director will take them. In DCI, you pay money to go to camp, and you are likely not going to be able to beat everyone out. You have to be completely dedicated.

@saladofdoom42

9 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@xdOceanic15

9 жыл бұрын

Did i just saw overboardhumor?

@TheDeathmail

5 жыл бұрын

I, a tenor player myself, wrestled with my school's football team members, and my little brother's band kids actually were able to throw around the football players... and many of them were either buff or fat... and my little bro (who played Sax) threw a 400lb football player...

@Xpert.Doge.

5 жыл бұрын

I’m not saying y’all don’t work hard and this is entirely my opinion i think sports such as football require more dedication mental strength and physical perseverance than band requires and I know band is by no mean a walk in the park but I certainly do not believe that it’s harder in any way compared to football

And with no shirt on. 😱Even more of himself is shown. He is an amazing young man. This is what I have always told my sons. Don’t worry about what other people think!! Get out there and Do your best!!❤️😎⭐️

What a kid, man. Living my literal dream!

The quads drummer featured in the ISU study is my nephew Jordan who marched with the Cavaliers for 3 years...still love their James Bond show today.

@JQuoix

10 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing it on one of the DCI ESPN broadcasts from one of those years!

i loved how the narrator was like " win or lose brandon is living his dream".... they set a new high score record!

I have ALWAYS had respect for competent drummers. The many different drummers in every gig I've had always delivered the goods.

Dis is an amazing story I am happy 4 this young man sticking to the process of success and chasing his dreams

Gotta Hand it to him....

@4TheRecord

8 жыл бұрын

No need to get all hands on

@goodlordchris

7 жыл бұрын

ill give you a hand thinking of another pun

@Soeales

7 жыл бұрын

We need to stop with these jokes guys. All hands on deck

@4TheRecord

7 жыл бұрын

Soel Joeles, you spelt dick wrong.

Not my tempo.

@michaelkawamura9296

7 жыл бұрын

Gotta love that whiplash reference.

@tripper1134

7 жыл бұрын

I fell in love with that movie! Hats off to the director.

@ajthethanondorf2536

7 жыл бұрын

Tripper113 are you rushing or are you dragging?

@stacedavenport5384

7 жыл бұрын

+xVIOLENCEISTHEANSWERrx rufs2

@Test-ri2kr

6 жыл бұрын

Tripper113 "Not quite my tempo" Fav quote from whiplash lol

A very inspiring video. Good job Brandon!

You are Awesome Brandon. Keep it up, and follow your drumming dreams!

See's Thumbnail: Oh cool a kid got into his dream drumline! Watches Video : Wait, he got into the Blue Devils, I thought you had to be a cyborg to get in...

@samsignorelli

4 жыл бұрын

Nah....we're just regular guys. I got lucky when I made the brass line in 84...I highly doubt I'd get a callback today even if i was at the peak of my abilities.

@coolHawk_

4 жыл бұрын

Heh, what’s to say that he isn’t?

@samsignorelli

4 жыл бұрын

@@coolHawk_ A cyborg wouldn't have scoliosis....

@SnowUltra

4 жыл бұрын

@@samsignorelli thats exactly what a cyborg would want you to think

@samsignorelli

3 жыл бұрын

@@SnowUltra "Presenting their 2020 program 'Covid,' Drum Corps Intl. is proud to present, the Skynet Cadets!"

Respect to the Blue Devils' coach and his decision that Brandon was too young. Most people are so determined, to have the best, that they will not consider the affect on others.

It is wonderful to see people find their groove! What a great attitude too. 😄

This sure brought back memories (& goose bumps) of when I was in a drum & bugle corps (all-girl) in 1977 & 78! It was a lot of hard work, but oh so much fun!!!

"Oxygen intake like marathon runners" WHAT ABOUT THE BRASS AND THE WOODWINDS!!!!

@Zhire

7 жыл бұрын

dey never put the breath marks on my music i cri

@likeabossftwboyee

7 жыл бұрын

Zhire liek if u want breath mrks sO u don't dye

@evilclownattack

7 жыл бұрын

The woodwinds aren't even close since they're sitting at home instead of being in DCI

@myprofilepicisbetter2573

7 жыл бұрын

Cardenal Collins i know i collapsed during our marching practice we had to run while playing jungle bells and if we failed we would have to do it again

@sarahalvarado5206

7 жыл бұрын

Cause they can't measure it because they're playing

That is truly remarkable. I know what he had to go through (partly ). I myself had severe scoliosis when I was the same age as him. I ended up getting 3 rods and 3 ribs out of my right side fused in my back to straighten it, which if I didn't, I would have died by now, it was steadily getting worse and would have crushed my lungs and heart eventually. And I wasn't part of the snares in band, but I did play trumpet. Some of our routines we went through, just about killed me with the pain. So I give him props for continuing it until he reached his dream. Very inspirational

I love seeing wholesome young people succeed.

Born to be a drummer! Congratulations young man 👍🏻👏🏻

WE ARE ATHLETES. WE PRACTICE MORE TIMES A WEEK THAN OUR SCHOOLS FOOTBALL TEAM AND HAVE MORE TROPHIES TO SHOW FOR IT

"He has the hands of a 21 year old" 1:19 😂

@andrewrushton1046

7 жыл бұрын

Nicholas West I'm glad I'm not the only one that heard that lol

@cupiddelocke1813

6 жыл бұрын

What did he actually say?

@banjojackson2

6 жыл бұрын

r/shitamericanssay

@TheDreRock

6 жыл бұрын

When you're too much of a band geek to understand the joke and just agree that he does indeed have the hands of a 21 year old

@MiraDaWulf

5 жыл бұрын

Giggity

Never give up your dream!!! Awesome job! I was in a marching band for 4 yrs. in High school and people do not how physical it is. Good job to everyone!!!

what a man, you go,sir. good luck at life.

This kid is my life roll model

@mikebike3047

9 жыл бұрын

You beat me to it...

@magnumjade45

9 жыл бұрын

Mike Bike dude you plAY dota 2?

This young man contributed to the highest score ever recorded at worlds. Complete legend.

That is so cool. Dreams really DO come true. Rock on buddy 🤘🏻

Marching band is. The. Best. Thing. Ever.

@subscriberswithvideoscha-kz9cq

4 жыл бұрын

one of the most painful too

@earlviney5212

4 жыл бұрын

Get into drum and bugle corps and you wont think marching band is the best thing ever.

@antoniovina24

4 жыл бұрын

challenges painful but you get used to it

@goofverdinus165

3 жыл бұрын

its kinda dorky to be honest

@roxannecline7536

3 жыл бұрын

@@earlviney5212 I was in a drum and bugle corp years and years ago - it makes high school marching band seem like play time. The style in my time was military. Such hard work and so much fun. I wouldn't trade those memories for anything.