The Ohio State University Marching Band is a pretty big deal. It's one of the largest groups of its type in the world, and is regularly referred to by admirers as "The Best Damn Band in the Land" (TBDBITL for short).
Famed for its stunningly complex half time performances, the band recently performed a video game-themed section at Ohio State's game against Nebraska. Titles such as Space Invaders, Halo and Pac-Man all featured, but it's abundantly clear that the band has a soft spot for the works of Nintendo, as Super Mario, Pokémon and Zelda are also showcased.
Check out the full performance below, and watch out for the galloping Epona from Zelda around the 6 minute mark - it's truly epic.
[source youtube.com]
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Awesome. However it's not enough to make me watch football.
Got chills several times during that preformance. Absolutely incredible.
Holy Crap I wish I was a part of that band RIGHT NOW!
"the best damn band in the land" is a fitting title. anyone who doesn't understand the formations needs to call me, give me their address, and tell me when a good time is to murder the---i mean, politely explain how much of an idiot they ar---i mean, tell them about the classic gaming icons.
Well, being from Michigan, I HATE Ohio State. Regardless, this is incredible.
That was overwhelming.... and the Zelda scene was almost like a dream from my childhood...
And most of those people have no idea what they were just able to witness....
What! No Sonic references!
Wow. that was absolutely amazing. I hate to think how much practice they needed to pull it off.
Best thing I've seen about football in a long time.
I had tears of joy the whole time I watched this!
Awesome!
Band Geeks Unite
Amazing, I wonder how much practice it took to get it right
The Zelda one was amazing!!! holy ...
Only those of us who have been or are in a marching band can truly appreciate that show. That was craaaaaazzzzzzzyyyyyyyyyyyy!!
wow just wow!that was amazing!
I'd hate to be the hooves of the horse formation Imagine all that running
I do love how the crowd cheered the loudest for the Zelda portion. Ohio State has good taste
AMAZING!!! This is seriously incredible. I nearly lost it at the Pokemon showing. The Zelda portion was jaw-dropping as well!
I have a friend who's going there right now...she sent me a link to this video on Facebook earlier today. Awesome stuff, for sure.
@Star-Blaze: So long as people keep recording the half-time shows, you don't need to!
@Sgt_Ludby: I won't deny that such experience might prove valuable, but I think it's a stretch to assert that NOBODY else could properly appreciate it. Anyone who's worked on a team performance effort that requires amazing precision can...and I'd almost argue that those who can't get a good job out of a small group should be even MORE impressed.
That was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. In fact I almost cried tears of joy which I almost never do. Kudos to Ohio State. If I wanted one thing to be included it would be Team Fortress 2 considering the soundtrack is brass based.
Dem formations. That was freaking amazing because I could tell what game music they were referring to, and they represented it well with great imagery from the formations.
Truly the best damn band in the land.
Since I play a sousaphone in marching band, I know that this entire performance was a long, hard process that required a lot of teamwork and concentration. The music and the choreography was all in synch to create one of the best halftime shows I've ever seen. From watching this video, I can only hope that I'll become as good as the players in this video. Good job OSU marching band!
@KodyWB-98 Well I play saxophone in a band, and I find it hard to even stand up and play, let alone marching and memorising where to go next. So I know how difficult that must have been and how many hours that must have gone into that. Very talented band and very entertaining!
This has been around the interwebz for years
Ohio St. football can suck it but their marching band rocks.
Oh wow... I even live in Ohio! How could I have missed this?
Really impressive!!!
W. O. W.
As a buckeyes fan, that was awesome to see.
Saw this on gameinformer earlier, was REALLY amazed.
Wow, that was simply amazing. almost makes me want to watch football (not really)
I actually live in Columbus, and normally I never give OSU a second glace. But this, this is just outstanding! For just this moment, I love the Buckeyes! I just can't believe I didn't hear about it until now. Still don't care for football though.
That was incredible. I would of ran through the field screaming I love ju mArio!!
@Lord_Ghirahim
Since it says it took place at the 10/06/12 game I'm doubting this particular video has been around for years.
I'm speechless...
That's awesome!
The marching band just went to a whole new level (red mushroom power up sound)
wow just wow... talk about epic the zelda ones O: this is how nintendo should celebrate the anniversary of the games... ='D
That was so good. It must have have taken them AGES to do that.
Us Ohio boys sure do love our Nintendo. Awesome performance.
As someone who loves video game music almost more than games themselves, I couldn't help but cry tears of joy. The world needs this!
The sheer level of brilliance from that performance was both mesmorising & mind blowing
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!!!!!
How can the know exactly were to walk and at the same time play? Very impressive!
Forgot TETRIS!
I'm thrilled to the bone, this tops by a lot Pac-Man marriage! XD
Yeah, I watched that on GoNintendo the other day. Awesome!
They DID NOT just drop the Michigan flag!! I'm from Michigan and we are born with the Ohio State hate gene. However they was the most EPIC video of a half time show I've ever seen. I have new respect for them. Well at least their band!
Now that's what a marching band should be like! I wonder if they take requests? LOL.
Truly epic.
I'm happy to say, I don't live too far from OSU and this makes me feel quite proud of what Ohio has to offer. Go Buckeyes!!
waaauuuuuw...That was awesome. Nice job. wish i could see that live.
Now that's the coolest thing ever!
pure awsome!
Excellent video, only gripe I have (which is nothing to blame on the band) is that out of all the cool retro homages, the guy in front of him takes a picture of the Halo logo. Not saying it didn't look great, but I guess that's the age we're living in...
That was awesome! The Mario and Zelda parts were the best parts of it.
Too awesome for words! I wonder if some people in the audience were confused as to what the music was from. Regardless, for video game fans, I can't speak for everyone, but I certainly got chills. The Mario and Zelda segments were amazing. Why aren't more marching bands these incredible?
Good thing I live in Columbus.
Wow.
@Nintex: Oh thank God, I'm not the only one. Me too, I welled up with wondrous tears of joy.
Very, very cool!!
Awesome.
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