0:00:04 > 0:00:07DRUMMING
0:00:33 > 0:00:37The 2017 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo's Fanfare To The Oceans
0:00:37 > 0:00:41greets their Royal Highnesses, Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay,
0:00:41 > 0:00:43and Prince William, Earl of Strathearn.
0:00:46 > 0:00:48First, the important business of a dram,
0:00:48 > 0:00:50and the lone piper's toast.
0:00:52 > 0:00:54Ceud mile failte dhuibh uile
0:00:54 > 0:00:58gu Baile Dhun Eideann agus chun a' Chaisteil.
0:00:58 > 0:01:01Moran laithean sona dhuibh is sith.
0:01:01 > 0:01:08Slainte don Bhanrigh. Slainte dhuibh uile.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13The toast - welcome to the city of Edinburgh and to the castle,
0:01:13 > 0:01:15and health to you all.
0:02:03 > 0:02:05GUNS FIRE
0:02:05 > 0:02:08Pipes and drums, centre, quick march!
0:02:10 > 0:02:13The Massed Pipes And Drums.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20The 2017 Tattoo sets out to splash the tartan,
0:02:20 > 0:02:22and the splash becomes a mighty wave
0:02:22 > 0:02:25as the pipes and drums march across the drawbridge
0:02:25 > 0:02:27to When The Pipers Play.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57Now framed by the statues of Robert the Bruce and William Wallace,
0:02:57 > 0:03:00those legendary heroes of Scottish independence,
0:03:00 > 0:03:02the march is, of course, Scots Wha Hae.
0:03:14 > 0:03:15In his first tattoo
0:03:15 > 0:03:19as Director of Army Bagpipe Music And Highland Drumming,
0:03:19 > 0:03:22Major Gordon Rowan has compiled a set of tunes
0:03:22 > 0:03:25that will recall the 1745 Jacobite uprising.
0:06:01 > 0:06:03The Band Of The Royal Regiment of Scotland joins
0:06:03 > 0:06:05for the reel, Mrs MacLeod Of Raasay.
0:06:45 > 0:06:47The Massed Pipes And Drums.
0:06:47 > 0:06:50CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:06:53 > 0:06:58The call of the tutari marks the arrival of The Indian Navy Band.
0:07:03 > 0:07:072017 commemorates 70 years of Indian independence,
0:07:07 > 0:07:10and The Indian Navy Band are joined by dancers
0:07:10 > 0:07:15from the New Dehli-based Teamwork Arts and the Tattoo Dance Company.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18They fill the esplanade with a vibrant display
0:07:18 > 0:07:19of colour and movement.
0:11:17 > 0:11:19Bollywood comes to Holyrood -
0:11:19 > 0:11:23The Indian Navy Band, Teamwork Arts and The Tattoo Dance Company.
0:11:23 > 0:11:25CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:11:27 > 0:11:29Remembering the Auld Alliance,
0:11:29 > 0:11:33the ancient bond of friendship between Scotland and France,
0:11:33 > 0:11:38this is the Fanfare Band of the Ninth French Marine Infantry Brigade
0:11:38 > 0:11:42with the musical alliance of bagpipes and bombards.
0:11:49 > 0:11:52The bandsmen in white are the Chasseurs Alpins,
0:11:52 > 0:11:54the Alpine Hunters.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45The transition into the Daft Punk medley
0:13:45 > 0:13:48is eased by the addition of signature helmets
0:13:48 > 0:13:49and a virtual mirror ball.
0:14:39 > 0:14:42The Fanfare Band of the Ninth French Marine Infantry Brigade Marine.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45Merci beaucoup, mesdames et messieurs.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50The Shetland Fiddlers, Hjaltibonhoga,
0:14:50 > 0:14:53bring the spirit of Up Helly Aa to Edinburgh.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23Shetland's midwinter fire festival of Up Helly Aa
0:15:23 > 0:15:27has the ritual burning of a Viking longship as its climax.
0:15:39 > 0:15:41This longship, the Mirrie Dancer,
0:15:41 > 0:15:45takes its name from aurora borealis, the northern lights.
0:16:23 > 0:16:26Hjaltibonhoga light up the Edinburgh night.
0:16:29 > 0:16:31Tattoo Dance Director Aileen Robertson has picked
0:16:31 > 0:16:35the best of Highland dancers from around the world
0:16:35 > 0:16:37to launch the Tattoo Dance Company.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40The music is composed by Finlay MacDonald.
0:16:42 > 0:16:43Time to splash the tartan.
0:19:44 > 0:19:45The Tattoo Dance Company.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:19:49 > 0:19:54The Edinburgh night echoes to a virtuoso drumming display
0:19:54 > 0:19:55courtesy of Sergeant Kadome
0:19:55 > 0:19:59of the Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force Central Band.
0:20:18 > 0:20:19HE SHOUTS
0:20:43 > 0:20:45HE SHOUTS
0:20:48 > 0:20:51On their first appearance at the Tattoo,
0:20:51 > 0:20:53the band delivered a varied programme
0:20:53 > 0:20:56of contemporary and traditional performance...
0:20:56 > 0:20:58with a few surprises.
0:22:09 > 0:22:10MAN SHOUTS
0:22:27 > 0:22:30MAN SHOUTS
0:22:31 > 0:22:36SHE SINGS IN JAPANESE TO THE TUNE OF Annie Laurie
0:24:08 > 0:24:13Leading Private Michiko Matsunaga. Stunning.
0:24:15 > 0:24:18Harking back to the days of whales and sailing ships,
0:24:18 > 0:24:22the United States Naval Forces Europe Band is very much at home
0:24:22 > 0:24:24at a maritime-themed Tattoo.
0:24:24 > 0:24:28Led by director of music Lieutenant Commander Charles White,
0:24:28 > 0:24:31they fill the esplanade with a selection of sea shanties
0:24:31 > 0:24:35and hornpipes, played with the usual waves of American pizzazz.
0:24:38 > 0:24:40Brake drum?
0:24:40 > 0:24:41No, drum break!
0:25:34 > 0:25:38Dating from 1897, Asleep In The Deep
0:25:38 > 0:25:41reminds us that not all who go down to the sea in ships
0:25:41 > 0:25:44will return to dry land safe and sound.
0:25:44 > 0:25:48Listen closely to the words of Musician 3rd Class Patrick Melton
0:25:48 > 0:25:50from Charleston, South Carolina.
0:25:52 > 0:25:55# Stormy the night and the waves roll high
0:25:55 > 0:25:58# Bravely the ship doth ride
0:25:58 > 0:26:02# Hark! While the lighthouse bell's solemn cry
0:26:02 > 0:26:04# Rings o'er the sullen tide
0:26:04 > 0:26:08# There on the deck see two lovers stand
0:26:08 > 0:26:11# Heart to heart beating and hand in hand
0:26:11 > 0:26:14# Though death be near She knows no fear
0:26:14 > 0:26:18# While at her side is the one ever near
0:26:18 > 0:26:24# Loudly the bell in the old tower rings
0:26:24 > 0:26:30# Bidding us list to the warning it brings
0:26:30 > 0:26:36# Sailor take care, sailor take care
0:26:36 > 0:26:42# Danger is near thee Beware, beware
0:26:42 > 0:26:49# Beware, beware
0:26:49 > 0:26:55# Many brave hearts are asleep in the deep so beware, beware
0:26:55 > 0:27:00# Many brave hearts are asleep in the deep
0:27:00 > 0:27:09# So beware, beware... #
0:27:09 > 0:27:11CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:27:14 > 0:27:20The Roscommon Hornpipe heralds the return of the Tattoo Dance Company.
0:28:06 > 0:28:08AUDIENCE CLAPS IN TIME
0:28:18 > 0:28:21With Anchors Aweigh, the United States Naval Forces Europe Band
0:28:21 > 0:28:24takes its leave.
0:28:26 > 0:28:28CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:28:30 > 0:28:33BAND STRIKES UP
0:28:38 > 0:28:40As the castle esplanade transforms
0:28:40 > 0:28:43into a quiet Highland glen,
0:28:43 > 0:28:45the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
0:28:45 > 0:28:49is followed by a small group of Redcoats.
0:29:03 > 0:29:06It's a well-known fact that Jacobite rebels
0:29:06 > 0:29:08are also partial to a Highland glen,
0:29:08 > 0:29:10so there is more than a strong likelihood
0:29:10 > 0:29:14that there may be a noisy skirmish in store.
0:29:14 > 0:29:15An ambush, in fact.
0:29:50 > 0:29:53SHOUTING
0:30:10 > 0:30:14# Bonnie Charlie's no' awa'
0:30:14 > 0:30:19# Will ye no come back? #
0:30:27 > 0:30:29APPLAUSE
0:30:31 > 0:30:33With the retreat of the Redcoats,
0:30:33 > 0:30:36the Jacobites celebrate a victory.
0:30:54 > 0:30:58In reality, their campaign was to end in tragedy
0:30:58 > 0:31:02at the Battle of Culloden in April 1746.
0:31:02 > 0:31:05Bonnie Prince Charlie fled to Skye
0:31:05 > 0:31:08before returning to exile in Rome.
0:31:14 > 0:31:15The story continues
0:31:15 > 0:31:18with two of Scotland's best-loved songs,
0:31:18 > 0:31:22the Skye Boat Song, and Caledonia,
0:31:22 > 0:31:25Dougie MacLean's anthem to exiled Scots everywhere.
0:31:44 > 0:31:46# Speed, bonnie boat
0:31:46 > 0:31:51# Like a bird on the wing... #
0:32:14 > 0:32:17The pipes and drums and the dancers
0:32:17 > 0:32:19form the pattern of the white cockade,
0:32:19 > 0:32:23the traditional symbol of support for the Jacobite cause.
0:33:31 > 0:33:33CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:33:38 > 0:33:42The castle esplanade is transformed into the flight deck
0:33:42 > 0:33:44of a modern aircraft-carrier.
0:33:44 > 0:33:49A Lynx Mark 3 maritime helicopter with Royal Marines on board
0:33:49 > 0:33:50moves into position,
0:33:50 > 0:33:52and the scene is set.
0:34:11 > 0:34:14Centre stage is the Queen's Colour Squadron,
0:34:14 > 0:34:18as they prepare to display their complex silent drill.
0:34:18 > 0:34:21They are joined by the Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment,
0:34:21 > 0:34:24marking its 75th anniversary.
0:34:44 > 0:34:46GUNFIRE
0:36:39 > 0:36:41The Queen's Colour Squadron
0:36:41 > 0:36:43and the Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment,
0:36:43 > 0:36:46saluted by the Duke of Rothesay.
0:36:47 > 0:36:50Recognised as the most versatile, adaptable
0:36:50 > 0:36:52and effective military musical
0:36:52 > 0:36:54organisation of its kind in the world,
0:36:54 > 0:36:56the Royal Marines Band Service continues to be
0:36:56 > 0:36:59in a class of its own.
0:36:59 > 0:37:02Tonight, the Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines
0:37:02 > 0:37:06are from Portsmouth, Scotland and the Commando Training Centre.
0:37:06 > 0:37:09The inimitable signature tune - A Life On The Ocean Wave.
0:37:18 > 0:37:21AUDIENCE CLAPS IN TIME
0:39:13 > 0:39:15CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:40:17 > 0:40:20The Royal Marine Drum Corps -
0:40:20 > 0:40:21perfect percussion.
0:40:21 > 0:40:23CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:41:44 > 0:41:47CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:41:48 > 0:41:51HE SHOUTS COMMANDS
0:41:54 > 0:41:57Senior Drum Major Buster Brown gives the command
0:41:57 > 0:42:00and the bands reform with a new march,
0:42:00 > 0:42:03written for the launch of the aircraft-carrier
0:42:03 > 0:42:05HMS Queen Elizabeth.
0:43:36 > 0:43:40The 2017 Tattoo's Principal Director of Music,
0:43:40 > 0:43:43Lieutenant Colonel Nick Grace OBE, takes up the baton
0:43:43 > 0:43:48for From Two Steps From Hell's epic track, Flight Of The Silver Bird.
0:43:48 > 0:43:51The soloist is musician Reuben Hanna.
0:44:19 > 0:44:21# Ah-ah-ah
0:44:21 > 0:44:26# Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
0:44:26 > 0:44:30# Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
0:45:03 > 0:45:07# Ah-ah, ah-ah
0:45:07 > 0:45:10# Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
0:45:11 > 0:45:17# Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
0:45:31 > 0:45:36# Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
0:45:36 > 0:45:39# Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
0:45:39 > 0:45:42# Ah-ah, ah-ah
0:45:42 > 0:45:50# Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
0:45:50 > 0:45:53# Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah, ah... #
0:46:09 > 0:46:11CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:46:13 > 0:46:15The huge cast is assembled,
0:46:15 > 0:46:19and all eyes turn to the sky for the nightly Tattoo fireworks display.
0:46:19 > 0:46:23The accompanying music is Michael McDermott's arrangement
0:46:23 > 0:46:26of the Procol Harum track Conquistador.
0:48:03 > 0:48:05CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:48:08 > 0:48:11Sergeant Andy Platt, Royal Marines.
0:48:14 > 0:48:16Guard of honour,
0:48:16 > 0:48:19general salute,
0:48:19 > 0:48:21present arms!
0:48:21 > 0:48:23The National Anthem.
0:48:23 > 0:48:28# God save our gracious Queen
0:48:28 > 0:48:33# Long live our noble Queen
0:48:33 > 0:48:37# God save the Queen
0:48:37 > 0:48:42# Send her victorious
0:48:42 > 0:48:46# Happy and glorious
0:48:46 > 0:48:51# Long to reign over us
0:48:51 > 0:48:56# God save the Queen. #
0:48:56 > 0:48:59Guard of honour,
0:48:59 > 0:49:01slope arms!
0:49:02 > 0:49:06And now that international anthem of friendship that Robert Burns
0:49:06 > 0:49:08gave to the world...
0:49:11 > 0:49:19# Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?
0:49:19 > 0:49:26# Should auld acquaintance be forgot and auld lang syne
0:49:26 > 0:49:30# For auld lang syne, my dear
0:49:30 > 0:49:35# For auld lang syne
0:49:35 > 0:49:39# We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet
0:49:39 > 0:49:43# For auld lang syne
0:49:44 > 0:49:53# Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind?
0:49:53 > 0:50:00# Should auld acquaintance be forgot and auld lang syne
0:50:00 > 0:50:04# For auld lang syne, my dear
0:50:04 > 0:50:08# For auld lang syne
0:50:08 > 0:50:12# We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet
0:50:12 > 0:50:18# For auld lang syne... #
0:50:18 > 0:50:21CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:50:29 > 0:50:33The assembled cast now takes time to reflect
0:50:33 > 0:50:36as they join together in the late Leonard Cohen's
0:50:36 > 0:50:38evocative Hallelujah.
0:51:07 > 0:51:14# Hallelujah, hallelujah
0:51:14 > 0:51:25# Hallelujah, hallelujah
0:51:30 > 0:51:34# I heard there was a secret chord
0:51:34 > 0:51:37# That David played and it pleased the Lord
0:51:37 > 0:51:43# But you don't really care for music, do you?
0:51:43 > 0:51:48# It goes like this The fourth, the fifth
0:51:48 > 0:51:52# The minor fall and the major lift
0:51:52 > 0:51:57# The baffled king composing Hallelujah
0:51:57 > 0:52:05# Hallelujah, hallelujah
0:52:05 > 0:52:15# Hallelujah, hallelujah
0:52:34 > 0:52:40# Hallelujah, hallelujah
0:52:40 > 0:52:51# Hallelujah, hallelujah
0:52:51 > 0:52:54# Are you there, Lord?
0:52:54 > 0:52:57# Are you there, Lord?
0:52:57 > 0:53:01# Are you there, Lord?
0:53:01 > 0:53:08# Hallelujah
0:53:08 > 0:53:22# Hallelujah! #
0:53:22 > 0:53:25CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:53:28 > 0:53:30Michiko Matsunaga.
0:53:33 > 0:53:38Sunset. The lowering of the flags,
0:53:38 > 0:53:40lights out.
0:54:44 > 0:54:46High on the castle ramparts,
0:54:46 > 0:54:50the lone piper Corporal Charles Johnstone MacLean
0:54:50 > 0:54:52plays the slow air Lochaber No More.
0:56:03 > 0:56:06APPLAUSE
0:56:09 > 0:56:11BANDS STRIKE UP
0:56:11 > 0:56:15It's time to bid farewell to this international cast -
0:56:15 > 0:56:19the Queen's Colour Squadron. the Royal Navy.
0:56:19 > 0:56:24The Tattoo Dance Company. The Vikings, Redcoats and Jacobites.
0:56:24 > 0:56:26The Bollywood dancers.
0:56:26 > 0:56:30Hjaltibonhoga, the Shetland fiddlers.
0:56:35 > 0:56:37We're no' awa' tae bide awa'.
0:56:43 > 0:56:45This is the 19th successive sold-out season
0:56:45 > 0:56:48of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo,
0:56:48 > 0:56:50supported by the Royal Bank of Scotland -
0:56:50 > 0:56:53and it's the 23rd and final show
0:56:53 > 0:56:56for Tattoo Production Manager Steve Walsh.
0:56:56 > 0:57:00He will hang up his hat, and his sure hand will be missed.
0:57:00 > 0:57:05Producer Brigadier David Allfrey has delivered a rich variety,
0:57:05 > 0:57:08bringing people together and celebrating what makes them
0:57:08 > 0:57:10gloriously different.
0:57:18 > 0:57:20The Massed Pipes and Drums,
0:57:20 > 0:57:22led by Drum Major Michael Hay,
0:57:22 > 0:57:25from the Royal Regiment of Scotland,
0:57:25 > 0:57:27march towards the cobbles of Castlehill
0:57:27 > 0:57:30to the fine tune that has taken generations of pipes and drums
0:57:30 > 0:57:33back to barracks - The Black Bear.
0:57:44 > 0:57:48It's been a right royal evening of entertainment at Edinburgh Castle,
0:57:48 > 0:57:50and this is Bill Paterson wishing you,
0:57:50 > 0:57:53wherever in the world you've been watching,
0:57:53 > 0:57:57good fortune and good health until we meet again.
0:57:57 > 0:58:00MUSIC: Scotland The Brave
0:58:09 > 0:58:12CHEERING AND APPLAUSE