What most people dont know, these guys are in for service at the Kings Guards for 10 months, and thats it, so to perform a drumline like this takes ALOT of training, these guys train probably around 10-12 hours a day for 10 months and then they go back to their normal lives! All of them are usually in their 18-21 years of age! Amazing and make me prud every day!
Let me just say as an American who's seen lots of HBCU and DCI drumlines: Holy. Shit. Those were some of the most ice cold visuals I have ever seen. They were so tight. OMFG indeed.
As a former soldier I served in this army HMKG (The Norwegian Kings Cuards). Tha fact is that theese soldiers has less than 10 months of training as syncronized group. Many others train for years and years and still theese guys pulls of every year with a brand new crew. There are several good drumlines out there but check out the razor sharp drill. Just wow...
HIS MAJESTY THE KING,S GUARD ....THIS YOUNG MEN ARE ONLY SERVICEMEN....NOT PROFFESIONALS...AROUND 19/20 YEARS OLD....ONE YEAR WITH HARD WORK AND DICIPLINE. RESPECT!
Even though the playing itself was only par for a drumline with any skill, they do deserve some props for the stick trick visuals and the choice of song...gotta love "Tequila"
@eoinok101 The thing is though, that these people are from the royal guard, (the millitary). They are Norway's elite unit, they undergo some extreme training in warfare and diciplin (also by standing guard on Akershus Fort and outside the castle). As if this wasn't enough they have to coordinate something for the yearly millitary tattoo AND 17th of May (Norway's national day). And all of this in one year. Next year it's somebody else's turn. Still they manage to be among the best every year.
Wow!! That's my crew!!! :D If I remember the floors correctly, this is from Globen in Stockholm back in 2000. - The drummers playing here are some of the best guys I've met :) thx a lot for posting this! /proud trombone-player
this is a true tradition drum and bugle corp line. noticed the bells and early style bass drum and pitched snares. its nice to see this style and would be cool if the now day "cowboys" would incorporate some of the roots back into a "drum and bugle corps."
Their movements are tight as hell. I agree with the drums they use. Defenent differences in head and shell. Sound is broader, but you can still be together and they are, no doubt.
Read a comment on an earlier video, "They may be marines, but they're still human." Well, whether these guys are marines or not, they're definitely not human.
What makes these guys better than other drum coprses, is that these guys are all new recruits. they have only been in HMKG for 1 year. they are replaced every year with new recruits.
wow! that drumline stuff is awesome! I used to play quads in marching band in high school. . . never sounded as good as the people on this video, but it sure brought memories back.
@ILickGlue i've seen the US Marine Band in person (nickname: "The President's Own")... and yes, they were spectacular. the tradition, the discipline and honor is impossible to ignore. their rifle drill team is very impressive as well. i'll agree with you that most american marching bands (college) are not designed to be 'corps-style', but 'show-style', which is more to build pep and spirit in the crowd. i was in a US college marching band for 6 seasons. but DCI's best are top-notch.
@MrKzim95 Top Secret Drum Corps are amazing but there is ONE MAJOR DIFFERENCE between them and the Kings Guard. The Top Secret Drum Corps members have done this for years, it's their hobby and passion and take years becoming this good. The Kings Guard however consists solely of CONSCRIPTED boys (mainly aged 18 to early 20s) who take part in this corps during the year of military service. When the year is over most of these band members will go back to whatever life they have outside the army.
What most people dont know, these guys are in for service at the Kings Guards for 10 months, and thats it, so to perform a drumline like this takes ALOT of training, these guys train probably around 10-12 hours a day for 10 months and then they go back to their normal lives!
All of them are usually in their 18-21 years of age! Amazing and make me prud every day!
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Back again to confirm that this IS the best drumline ever. Can't get over this.
can't believe the negative comments , the playing & stick controle is just awesome , don't be jealous ,but be nice to your colleague Drummer
Let me just say as an American who's seen lots of HBCU and DCI drumlines: Holy. Shit. Those were some of the most ice cold visuals I have ever seen. They were so tight. OMFG indeed.
As a former soldier I served in this army HMKG (The Norwegian Kings Cuards).
Tha fact is that theese soldiers has less than 10 months of training as syncronized group.
Many others train for years and years and still theese guys pulls of every year with a brand new crew.
There are several good drumlines out there but check out the razor sharp drill.
Just wow...
I can't help but Imagine a drum and bass track played live like this, and how mind blowingly awesome that'd be.
The amazing thing is that this band (HMKG) get all new members every single year! And in my opinion, the white gloves add a wonderful visual.
HIS MAJESTY THE KING,S GUARD ....THIS YOUNG MEN ARE ONLY SERVICEMEN....NOT PROFFESIONALS...AROUND 19/20 YEARS OLD....ONE YEAR WITH HARD WORK AND DICIPLINE. RESPECT!
Even though the playing itself was only par for a drumline with any skill, they do deserve some props for the stick trick visuals and the choice of song...gotta love "Tequila"
@eoinok101 The thing is though, that these people are from the royal guard, (the millitary). They are Norway's elite unit, they undergo some extreme training in warfare and diciplin (also by standing guard on Akershus Fort and outside the castle). As if this wasn't enough they have to coordinate something for the yearly millitary tattoo AND 17th of May (Norway's national day). And all of this in one year. Next year it's somebody else's turn. Still they manage to be among the best every year.
this is really good, they were all in sync with each other...wow amazing
Their movements are precise and in sync like machines.
I love the swinging moves of the guy with the big drum.
I love the miltary sound and the traditional snare drum tilt. Wicked stick tricks!
I'd have to agree with the title.....This is the best drum line I've ever seen. I didn't even see ONE flaw!
Music isn't all about visuals. It's about the music itself, playing hard beats cleanly.
two words: visualy astounding
I absolutely love this drum line.
Wow!! That's my crew!!! :D
If I remember the floors correctly, this is from Globen in Stockholm back in 2000. - The drummers playing here are some of the best guys I've met :)
thx a lot for posting this!
/proud trombone-player
this is a true tradition drum and bugle corp line. noticed the bells and early style bass drum and pitched snares. its nice to see this style and would be cool if the now day "cowboys" would incorporate some of the roots back into a "drum and bugle corps."
Good job. Short, sweet and to the point. Excellent moves, spot on percussion! Excellent stuff!
this just blew my mind! incredible
Amazing just amazing
this was amazing i can' t wait to show this to my friends
I LOVE THEM!!!!!
The very definition of flawless
AWESOME TOTALY AWESOME!!!
Their movements are tight as hell. I agree with the drums they use. Defenent differences in head and shell. Sound is broader, but you can still be together and they are, no doubt.
Read a comment on an earlier video, "They may be marines, but they're still human." Well, whether these guys are marines or not, they're definitely not human.
Outstanding...
This is what makes me proud of being Norwegian
incredible synchronization!
their precision is amazing!
What makes these guys better than other drum coprses, is that these guys are all new recruits. they have only been in HMKG for 1 year. they are replaced every year with new recruits.
DANG. they're amazing
love it love it love it.
Excellent!!
I came on to youtube today not knowing what I would watch. Somehow got here and this is fucking awesome!!
Brilliant!
This is like....... epic!
that was amazing
That was ace to watch !
That's awesome
wow! that drumline stuff is awesome! I used to play quads in marching band in high school. . . never sounded as good as the people on this video, but it sure brought memories back.
i love this drumline.
they are on my myspace....freaking awesome.
Sick, neat as visuals
i love the visual.
wow!!! so amazing
ive seen these guys before, one of my favorites.this is normal speed
this would make a good ringtone
That's incredible - for 1959.
i do not know your definition of the Word "Clean", but this was perfect as hell!
that sticking was crazy!
perfect!
this is just a part of what they do ^^ they are indeed AWESOME!!!
just one word.....awsome
BACKBEAT!
WTF!!!
Eye watering technique and groove...
awesomeee!!!!!
absolutely the best ever!!!!
woah thats awesome
wow this is just insane
That was wayyyyyyyy cool!!!!!
amazing
very nice job , excellent
That was beautiful and hot!
as much as I LOVE DCI... I have never seen a corps member rock a bass drum the way that guy does.
THEY ARE BEAST!!!!!!!
Damn....that was nice!!!
The Top secret, are big fan of the HMKG.
And so are the HMKG of the swiss drummers!
This is crazy!!!!!!
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh god this is the definition of SCARY good
I loved it super
The bass drummer is my hero.
like distinctive dancers but with drums! amazing vid cheers they're so sharp!
Oh my Gosh! How do they do the beginning so perfectly? They ARE like robots!
that was epic
Impressive!!!!
they is good and on point
damn the visuals are cool
One of the better years for the HMKG drumline, indeed!
WOW!!!!
Finally...a corp style drumline wit some got damn attitude and some got damn swagger.
This video is good, but you need to see it person to appreciate it, they're awesome.
Their one of the most wanted military band and drill team in the world...so yeah.
@ILickGlue i've seen the US Marine Band in person (nickname: "The President's Own")... and yes, they were spectacular. the tradition, the discipline and honor is impossible to ignore. their rifle drill team is very impressive as well. i'll agree with you that most american marching bands (college) are not designed to be 'corps-style', but 'show-style', which is more to build pep and spirit in the crowd. i was in a US college marching band for 6 seasons. but DCI's best are top-notch.
These dudes are "The Champs"!
that was seriously one of the best visual drumlines I've ever seen but not the best musically
superb
Tight!!!
YAY FOR DRUMLINES!!!
TEQUILA!!! :D Never thought guys like these would wanna play Tequila...
hell of a spectacle
@imuawarriors they are a traditional line which cannot be compared to DCI. so yes indeed for traditional play this is impressive
They've been doing this together as a group--but have been playing for many more years.
@777jacked Darn right it is!
Thank you!
I was trying to place that and it was bothering me that I couldn't.
That said, these guys are awesome!
Check out the 60s and 70s DCI shows. Remember that jazz, r&b, folk, funk, latin soul, etc was all popular or "pop" then.
@MrKzim95 Top Secret Drum Corps are amazing but there is ONE MAJOR DIFFERENCE between them and the Kings Guard. The Top Secret Drum Corps members have done this for years, it's their hobby and passion and take years becoming this good. The Kings Guard however consists solely of CONSCRIPTED boys (mainly aged 18 to early 20s) who take part in this corps during the year of military service. When the year is over most of these band members will go back to whatever life they have outside the army.
they did very good
this looks crazy Oo