Music fit for a Queen

[macwilkin]

This is actually quite common in the British Army; unlike the Prussians, who are famous for their military marches, the British have always adopted "popular" songs, a la the music hall, folk songs, etc. as military marches -- and that tradition has continued to this today. It is not uncommon to hear music from popular movies, like Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Magnificent Seven played by British Army bands. In fact, on a number of my recordings, I have military bands playing some unexpected tunes, like the theme from the Magnificent Seven played on the pipes!

Of course, few Americans realize that the tune of our national anthem is actually a British drinking song from the late 1700's!

So, silly jokes about the Royal Family aside, this really is nothing special.

T.