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The Best Military Bands Album In The World... Ever!

by: Various Artists

Release Date May 02, 2005
I would guess that most people these days, upon seeing this album in the listings, would opine that the marketing department at EMI must be scraping the bottom of the barrel to come up with this for their "Best...In The World...Ever" series. Fans of band music will shun it for its pick-and-mix composition, and everyone else will not give it a second thought.

Unfashionable it may be, but there is nothing quite like the raw power and stirring sound of a military band playing live, unadulterated by electronics and amplification, and, while it is almost impossible to transfer this energy satisfactorily to record, to simply ignore it is to miss out on some blistering tunes and harmonies, and great music overall, and I would argue that ... Read More:

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Band of Hm Royal Marines

by: Royal Marines

Release Date May 22, 2006
Recording of two ceremonial programs (Beating Retreat and Tattoo). The music is played with precision and panache, but the recording dates from 1991, so the quality is not as high as more recent recordings. One for the true fan of military ceremonial.

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Classic Performances

by: Royal Marines Brass Bands

Release Date July 08, 2002
A great value CD, with some fine tracks. All recordings are pre-1996, and in some cases this shows in the recording quality, which occasionally lacks the 'brilliance' of more modern recordings. That said, for such a cheap CD it is well worth adding to your collection. Pity they call them the Royal Marines BRASS BAND!!!!

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Regimental Marches of the British Army Vol. 1

by: The Regimental Band of the Coldstream Guards

Release Date October 01, 1999
A tremendous collection of each British Army Regiment's own 'signature' tune.

From well known marches like 'The Radetsky' to lesser known tunes like 'The days we went a gipsying', they are all beautifully played by the Band of the Coldstream Guards in quicktime pace, ( 116 beats per minute ).

Together with Vol. 2, these great recordings will turn your living room into Horse Guards Parade !

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Regimental Marches, Vol.2

by: Regimental Band of the Coldstream Guards

Release Date October 01, 1999
This, and the sister CD are the finest recordings of the type I have heard.

Just like playing in the longest playoff ever.

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100 Military Band Favourites

by: Various Artists

Release Date February 26, 2008
There are many BOX SET with 2, 3, 4 or 5 CD and usually, it is always the same bands and the same tunes. So, the biggest difference between all these BOX SETS is the number of CD and tunes and the price of the BOX SET. At 6 pounds or 12$ for 5 CD, it is a very inexpensive BOX SET for a so wide variety of tunes. Mainly British military tunes, tunes from the war movies and some classic tunes, it is a best buy, The quality of recording is good and the tunes are easy to listen. There are many different bands and the tunes are well played. If you know nothing about military tunes, you must buy this BOX SET. If you do not know all the tunes, it is a good way to hear them.

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Under the White Ensign

by: Band Of Her Majesty's Royal Marines

Release Date August 18, 2003
There are many BOX SET with 2, 3, 4 or 5 CD and usually, it is always the same bands and the same tunes. So, the biggest difference between all these BOX SETS is the number of CD and tunes and the price of the BOX SET. At 6 pounds or 12$ for 5 CD, it is a very inexpensive BOX SET for a so wide variety of tunes. Mainly British military tunes, tunes from the war movies and some classic tunes, it is a best buy, The quality of recording is good and the tunes are easy to listen. There are many different bands and the tunes are well played. If you know nothing about military tunes, you must buy this BOX SET. If you do not know all the tunes, it is a good way to hear them.

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The Music of Kenneth Alford

from: Collect

Release Date October 01, 1999
What can you say, brilliant, perfect the Royal Marines at their best the music says it all. This is what the Royal marines are famous for. Jim mason is in the directors spot for this one , this combination makes it an unmissable cd.

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Life on the Ocean Wave - A Musical Salute to the Royal Navy & Royal Marines

by: Royal Marines

Release Date June 02, 2003
What can you say, brilliant, perfect the Royal Marines at their best the music says it all. This is what the Royal marines are famous for. Jim mason is in the directors spot for this one , this combination makes it an unmissable cd.

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The Ashokan Farewell

by: Royal Marines

Release Date December 02, 1995
Big fan of the Ashokan farewell which was the title music to the Ken Burns documentary - The Civil War. Was v disappointed with the rendition on this CD which was to me rather bland - my recommendation if you like the ashokan farewell - get the soundtrack CD 'the civil war'