Hands Across the Sea [Elektra/Asylum]

Hands Across the Sea [Elektra/Asylum]

by Band of the Grenadier GuardsBand of the Grenadier Guards

Overview

John Philip Sousa lived from 1854 to 1932. He was therefore not present among the Band of the Grenadier Guards, whose album of 25 Sousa marches was released by Elektra/Asylum in 1995. Sousa's brilliantly conceived and remarkably precise compositions, when rendered by an ensemble of this caliber, still convey the refreshing integrity and unity of purpose that caused his music to become so immensely popular at the end of the 19th century. Its appeal (among those who are so inclined) never diminished throughout the 20th century and has continued unabated into the 21st. There are two ways to listen to Sousa, and both are highly recommended. First, track down historical recordings of John Philip Sousa leading his own band. Next, treat yourself to a modern album of interpretations, preferably played by the Band of the Grenadier Guards. A third joyous possibility exists in the form of Anthony Braxton's ambitious experiment in the Sousa-based march form, as realized on Braxton's excellent albums Creative Orchestra Music 1976 and Creative Orchestra (Koln) 1978. Braxton's adventuresome extensions of the tradition are mentioned in order to emphasize the fact that there are no limits to the possibilities suggested by the music of John Philip Sousa.

Product Details

Release Date: 05/02/1995
Label: Warner Classics
UPC: 0745099606121
catalogNumber: 96061
Rank: 67360

Tracks

  1. Hands Across the Sea, march for band
  2. Imperial Edward, march for band
  3. The Thunderer, march for band
  4. The Belle of Chicago, march for band
  5. The Invincible Eagle, march for band
  6. The White Plume, march for band
  7. The Fairest of the Fair, march for band
  8. From Maine to Oregon, march for band
  9. The Gladiator, march for band
  10. The Dauntless Battalion, march for band
  11. The Washington Post, march for band
  12. The Lambs' March, march for band
  13. Manhattan Beach, march for band
  14. Review, march for band
  15. King Cotton, march for band
  16. March of the Mitten Men (Power and Glory), march for band
  17. The High School Cadets, march for band
  18. A Century of Progess, march for band
  19. Semper Fidelis, march for band
  20. The Crusader, march for band
  21. El Capitan, march for band
  22. Daughters of Texas, march for band
  23. The Liberty Bell, march for band
  24. Saber and Spurs, march for band
  25. The Stars and Stripes Forever, march for band

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