When the US Army plays 1812 Overture with live artillery

The conductor builds up the tempo until the field artillery battery unleashes timed cannon blasts that harmonize perfectly with the brass section.

US Army Band First Cannon Blast in 1812 Overture

Tubular chimes played with pure military precision.

A soldier hammers out the bell melodies on tubular chimes with two heavy mallets under the blazing sun while the brass section plays.

Chimes Solo in the 1812 Overture

The loudest finale in classical music history.

The performance reaches its climax as the entire artillery line repeatedly fires into a massive cloud of smoke while chimes and brass reach top volume.

Massive Artillery Finale in 1812 Overture

[01:52] US Army Band First Cannon Blast in 1812 Overture
[02:51] Chimes Solo in the 1812 Overture
[04:00] Massive Artillery Finale in 1812 Overture

When the US Army plays 1812 Overture with live artillery

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