Tunes of Glory

[creativeaccents]

Being unable to attend the wonderful Burns Supper this evening down in Conyers, when the wife arrived this evening we thoroughly enjoyed the movie Tunes of Glory. Netflix has an impressive collection of the Scottish films recommended on another link here. Not only did it actually have a story line,an increasingly rare offering today, but it gave an incredible opportunity to see a sizable span of Scottish military regalia of the era. With many of Britain's finest stars of the time this would be good viewing for everyone. The number of pleats in the kilts combined with all of the other components of the various uniforms was a true visual treat. Totally different from Whisky Galore that we watched the other night, but together the two gave some interesting contrasts in better appreciating the culture.

[SFCRick]

Enjoy, they are very fine films

[Larry124]

Tunes of Glory is one of my (bittersweet) favorite movies, and was so even before I became kilted.

Because I lived a toned-down (unarmed service – Civil Service) but similar situation.
I was Acting CO for 14 months, successfully by all accounts and measures.
I was then passed over for permanent promotion.
I reverted to XO.
The new CO and I had professional differences.
“Mess” loyalties divided. “To some of us you will always be the Colonel”.
The situation concluded when I requested and was granted transfer to another unit.
I’m retired now, but the memory still bothers me.

[BoldHighlander]

I just added this one to my blockbuster queue.

[beloitpiper]

Tunes of Glory is amazing. I saw it for the first time this summer, and it was delightful. I recommend it to anyone who has any interest in Scottish culture.

[macwilkin]

Now that you've seen the movie, try to find the novel by James Kennaway (who also wrote the screenplay). It's a relatively short read, but a good one, and it is a wee bit different from the movie.

Tunes of Glory will always be my favourite movie, period.

Regards,

Todd

[beloitpiper]

Now that you've seen the movie, try to find the novel by James Kennaway (who also wrote the screenplay). It's a relatively short read, but a good one, and it is a wee bit different from the movie.

Tunes of Glory will always be my favourite movie, period.

Regards,

Todd

I know I should read the book, but half of the reason that I loved the movie so much was the visual aspect. I mean, I could always imagine the hundreds of kilts, or play a CD of bagpipes during the party or training scenes, but it wouldn't be the same. The movie has both a strong plot and gorgeous visuals.

[Streetcar]

All right, I gotta be the cold water on this.

I may be the only person on these boards who didn't care for the movie.

Yes, the visuals, setting, costumes and accents were great. The story itself was good.

But I just couldn't get past how upset these soldiers were getting over dance steps....!

[Mr. MacDougall]

But I just couldn't get past how upset these soldiers were getting over dance steps....!

Rudyard Kipling wrote of soldiers, "Single men in barracks don't grow into plaster saints." What he meant is very well illustrated by this movie... and I've seen it in the real world, onboard ship. A small insult is magnified many times, until it becomes the most important thing in the world. It takes calm, cool heads on top to knock the tension back down, and when they're the ones who have the tension in the first place... look out.

Besides, it wasn't really about the dance steps. It was about who was right, the old skipper, or the new one.

[Jack Daw]

Tunes of Glory is one of my favorites! I have it on dvd and watch it occasionally. What appeals to me is that the film is so even handed in portraying the two colonels that, depending on your mood, you could see one as the protagonist one time and the other in that role the next. Of course, both are also tragic figures.