The ever-famous "Marines' Hymn" is the official hymn and song of the United States Marine Corps. It is the oldest official song of any of our nation's armed forces and most definitely one of the most well-known amongst the general population.
While we're all used to seeing Marines using their voices to sing, the video below is something we have to admit we've never seen before.
Using the incredible invention of "Musical Targets," Chris Cheng wanted to give a special gift and heartfelt thanks to all of our nation's brave Marines. These special targets are specially designed to ring off a specific note whenever a bullet hits them, and using the little .22 rifle he seems to have a pitch-perfect ear for music! Using a few clever edits and a quick and accurate trigger finger, Cheng really is a "Top Shot."
Interestingly enough, no one actually knows who originally wrote the hymn. The song was in widespread use by the mid 19th century, and even though many attempts have been made to find the original author, it has yet to be discovered.
The hymn makes reference to "the shores of Tripoli" during the first Barbary war, way back when Thomas Jefferson was president. No matter who wrote it, one thing is for certain: It's an incredible song dedicated to some pretty incredible Marines. And with Cheng "singing" the song with his musical targets, we've just got to say that we love his version, too!
What did you think of his "singing" skills? Let us know in the comments below!
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