Royal Marines Corps of Drums and Top Secret Drum Corps | The Bands of HM Royal Marines

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]

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

[woreoutdrummer]

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!

[kennyj]

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!

[joshuagoodwin]

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.

[Skyscraper]

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.

[brianmason]

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!

[roberttate]

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

[devinterrazas]

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

[tommoore]

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!

[CindyHeff]

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

[leechadwick]

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

[chrisby]

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.

[vickiramirez]

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.

[eamoman]

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

[jenkinsfamily]

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!

[BoBjjjjs]

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.

[garyhalsey]

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

[db]

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!

[FMCH]

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

[swardsen]

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