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Best Of Brass

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by: The Black Dyke Mills Band

Release Date February 26, 2008
I bought this CD to add to my collection and am glad I did, it is amazing. The only problem there is not enough music on the CD

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100 Brass Band Classics

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by: Various Artists

Release Date February 26, 2008
You don't have to be a Northener by birth and a Yorkshireman by heritage to enjoy this collection of brass band music, there's something for everyone - well, almost everyone - ranging from music for reflection or devotional purposes, through the classics and works written especially for brass bands to arrangements of jazz and popular music (none of the more modern pieces though) as well as some stirring marches.
For the purist perhaps the differing standards of the twenty two bands featured (some alas no longer with us) may be irksome but I know of nothing else which captures the spirit and range of 'banding' so well.
A unique collection and one which gives a great feel for a part of our English heritage which has been increasingly ... Read More:

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Acid Brass: a Collection of Acid House Anthems

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by: Williams-Fairey Band

Release Date November 10, 1997
I'd never heard of this band before the Lovebox Weekender. I like most types of music, so happily sat down to listen...they were playing "old skool" house music!!! I was in my element!!

Absolutely excellent, which is why I am now on this site about to purchase their album!!!

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Brass Band Classics

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by: Grimethorpe Colliery UK Coal Band

Release Date June 20, 2005
I'd never heard of this band before the Lovebox Weekender. I like most types of music, so happily sat down to listen...they were playing "old skool" house music!!! I was in my element!!

Absolutely excellent, which is why I am now on this site about to purchase their album!!!

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The Best of Brass Bands

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by: Various Artists

Release Date February 14, 2005
I'd never heard of this band before the Lovebox Weekender. I like most types of music, so happily sat down to listen...they were playing "old skool" house music!!! I was in my element!!

Absolutely excellent, which is why I am now on this site about to purchase their album!!!

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Grimethorpe Colliery Band

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from: Brass

Release Date January 01, 2000
This emotive collection of music expertly portrayed, stirs memories of my time playing within a similar band many years ago. The crisp hair raising tingle that accompanies such delivery will never leave me. Priceless.

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Classic Brass

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by: Grimethorpe Colliery UK Coal Band

Release Date May 30, 1989
Quite simply this is one of the best CD's of brass band playing I have heard (and I am a fan) A good selection of music that tends more to the light side of the repertoire (no big heavy test pieces here).

What sets this album apart is the fantastic playing - through out the whole CD the band are on top form and the final production is excellent.

My only gripe would be the lack of sleeve notes - but that doesn't stop it getting 5 stars.

Whether you are a die had band fan or have never heard a brass band get this album - you will not be disapointed!

Brass band fans I challenge you to find any recording with better Soprano Cornet playing!!!

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Legends

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by: Grimethorpe Colliery UK Coal Band

Release Date August 29, 2005
Quite simply this is one of the best CD's of brass band playing I have heard (and I am a fan) A good selection of music that tends more to the light side of the repertoire (no big heavy test pieces here).

What sets this album apart is the fantastic playing - through out the whole CD the band are on top form and the final production is excellent.

My only gripe would be the lack of sleeve notes - but that doesn't stop it getting 5 stars.

Whether you are a die had band fan or have never heard a brass band get this album - you will not be disapointed!

Brass band fans I challenge you to find any recording with better Soprano Cornet playing!!!

CD-Charts Position 9
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The Very Best of the Grimethorpe Colliery UK Coal Band

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by: Grimethorpe Colliery UK Coal Band

Release Date August 30, 2004
Quite simply this is one of the best CD's of brass band playing I have heard (and I am a fan) A good selection of music that tends more to the light side of the repertoire (no big heavy test pieces here).

What sets this album apart is the fantastic playing - through out the whole CD the band are on top form and the final production is excellent.

My only gripe would be the lack of sleeve notes - but that doesn't stop it getting 5 stars.

Whether you are a die had band fan or have never heard a brass band get this album - you will not be disapointed!

Brass band fans I challenge you to find any recording with better Soprano Cornet playing!!!

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The Old Rugged Cross: 34 Brass Band Favourites

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by: Grimethorpe Colliery UK Coal Band

Release Date January 05, 1998
Digitally remastered from old Pye recordings the effect is simply painful. I could not comment on what it may have sounded like on vinyl, but on CD the effect is lifeless, the bass part often sounds slightly out of tune, the arrangements are tedious, and multiple verses are often simply repeated (ad nauseam).

The selection of hymn tunes include many stock favourites, but the rendition would be worthy of a junior school band.

Perhaps the only reason for having it is to remind us how much better some other recordings can be.

Peter Lines
Narembeen, Western Australia