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Marching song during 'eyes right!' - what is it?

posted 18 years ago by dj_jaax
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Anybody know exactly what the marching song during the "Eyes right!" scene is? I've just heard vague references to "Sousa" music but never what song it is.

[–] iceman43 18 years ago

It may be Ruffles and Flourish

[–] blackknight40 17 years ago

It's not "Ruffles & Flourish(es)".

In the first Pass in Review where Bache announces the pending closure, the tune is "Blackjack".

[–] dj_jaax 17 years ago

Thank you!!!

[–] iceman43 17 years ago

Thanks for the info

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[–] blackknight40 12 years ago

The way the scene is cut and reshown can get a bit confusing.

They do indeed play 'Semper Fidelis' by Sousa during part of the Pass in Review.

HOWEVER, "Blackjack" by Huffer is also prominently featured.

Blackjack is a long and complex tune that has a part that doesn't sound like the rest of the March.

Trust me, I've heard both of these outstanding tunes a few thousand times on the Parade Decks at The Citadel and also at Parris Island.

"Simply Forgot Us"