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USAF Heritage of America Band - Heritage to Horizons: Disc on Demand - 754422618120

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:00:25 -0500

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Heritage to Horizons commemorates the 400th Anniversary of the Jamestown Settlement, the 225th Anniversary of the Victory of Yorktown, and the 60th Anniversary of the United States Air Force. The themes celebrated by this album are: Celebrating Our Nation's Freedoms, Authority of the Crown, Celebrating Jamestown, Celebrating the 225th Anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown, Celebrating the Heritage of America, and Celebrating Our Nation's Horizons. Join the US Air Force Heritage of America Band led by Major Douglas Monroe with special guests The Fifes and Drums of York Town as we go back in time to music from the Revolutionary War to music from the twentieth century! Featuring "Yankee Doodle," "Jamestown," and "Be Glad, Then, America."

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Tracks:

Fanfare for Freedom
National Anthem: The Star Spangled Banner
Crown Imperial
Magna Charta
1607 - The Dream Comes Alive
Jamestown
Fifes and Drums - Yorktown
Fifes and Drums - Yankee Doodle
Fifes and Drums - York Fusiliers
Fifes and Drums - The World Turned Upside Down
Yorktown Centennial March
New England Triptych - Be Glad Then America
New England Triptych - When Jesus Wept
New England Triptych - Chester
Music from "The Patriot"
Variations on "America"
American Fanfare

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US Air Force Academy Band - Everytime We Say Goodbye

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:35:51 -0500

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Ev'rytime We Say Goodbye is a tribute to Frank Mantooth (1947-2004), a pianist, composer, arranger, clinician and educator. Mantooth wrote over 60 original compositions and over 70 orchestrations for big band alone. Mantooth was a committed jazz educator, which gave him the ability to write in a way that made even the most elementary musician feel good and sound confident. Frank's sense of humor was evidenced in almost every piece of work that he did, either in the title or in the content of his works. This album was recorded by The United States Air Force Academy Band Falconaires Jazz Ensemble as a representation of all of the characteristics that made Frank Mantooth a legend. As the piano player for the Falconaires from 1969-1973, Frank Mantooth was an important piece of Academy Band Heritage. Ev'rytime We Say Goodbye features incredible works like "Stapes," "Take Only for Pain," and "Speakin' Of Dave."

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Tracks:

That Old Black Magic
Stapes
I Let A Song Go Out of My Heart
If You Never Come to Me
A Fine Romance
Take Only For Pain
Mean to Me
So Dance Samba
The Louie Shuffle
Speakin' of Dave
Moonlight in Vermont
Our Love is Here to Stay
Ev'rytime We Say Goodbye

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- 82nd Airborne: A Soldier's Heart - 754422612920

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:39:25 -0500

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The 82nd Airborne Division's All-American Chorus presents a truly wonderful album of acapella vocal stylings in A Soldiers' Heart. The harmonies of this vocal group are perfectly executed and beautiful on all the selections, including the patriotic staple "America the Beautiful." However, their vocal capabilities as a group really shine through on popular oldies tunes such as "In the Still of the Night" and "Blue Moon," and especially on "It's Alright" and "Surfer Girl" (as made famous by the Beach Boys), where the different vocal parts really have a chance to stand out. The quality doesn't stop there, as each song just continues to surprise and captivate you, showcasing the vocalists' diverse range and capabilities. With the country twang of "Seven Bridges Road," the tongue-in-cheek "Blood Upon the Risers" (detailing why a soldier "ain't gonna jump no more" to the tune of "Battle Hymn of the Republic"), and the heartfelt "A Soldier's Heart," A Soldiers' Heart is sure to bring a smile to your face as this group of talented men sings their way straight into your heart!

Total Time: 58 Minutes

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1. Entrance Chant

2. Star-Spangled Banner

3. America the Beautiful

4. In the Still of the Night

9. Seven Bridges Road

10. Open Arms

11. Sawmill Road

12. Carolina In My Mind

13. Glider Rider Song

14. Blood Upon the Risers

15. A Soldier's Heart

16. Have You Forgotten

17. American Soldier

18. We Were There

19. Army Song

20. All-American Soldier

21. Exit Chant

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- Ballads and Songs of the Civil War - 1883206030

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:25:31 -0500

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Featuring 14 tracks of Civil War songs, this album is full of moving performances of the historic tunes that were inspired even as the smoke from a battle still filled the air. Each song has an authentic folky, back-porch concert sound of a few good soldiers recounting their tales of triumph, loss, and hardship through song to pass the time. Featuring "I Can Whip the Scoundrel," "Battle Cry of Freedom," "Lorena," and "The Cumberland and the Merrimack."

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1. I Can Whip the Scoundrel
2. Bonnie Blue Flag
3. Just Before the Battle, Mother
4. John Brown's Dream
5. Cumberland Gap
6. Here's Your Mule
7. Battle Cry of Freedom
8. The Southern Soldier
9. Lorena
10. Tramp, Tramp, Tramp
11. Dixie's Land
12. There Was an Old Soldier
13. The Cumberland and the Merrimac
14. The Southern Wagon

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- Stand Ye Steady - 88057400042

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:04:48 -0500

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For the first time ever, the USMA Cadet Glee Club at West Point has been filmed and recorded in the magnificent 100-year-old Cadet Chapel! This one-of-a-kind concert features 16 sublime selections including "Duty, Honor, Country," "Men of Freedom," and "The Longest Day."

CD time: 52 minutes
DVD run time: 60 Minutes; Color

CD: $16.98
DVD: $19.98

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1. Men of Freedom
2. The Longest Day
3. Into the Fire
4. Rise up, Oh Men of God
5. On Great Lone Hills
6. Lest We Forget
7. Mansions of the Lord (Interlude)
8. Mansions of the Lord
9. Jerusalem
10. Via Dolorosa
11. Non Nobis
12. The Star Spangled Banner
13. Take Me Home
14. America
15. Men of Freedom (Sacred Reprise)
16. This is Christmastide

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- For My Country - 786052810292

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:14:46 -0500

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Narrated by and filmed with legendary music icon Pat Boone, "For My Country" takes you on a journey of the rich history of the US National Guard. This moving documentary offers an insider's view of the impact the National Guard has made throughout our history and reaches into the heroic lives of the dedicated men and women who sacrifice to defend the United States and its interests all over the world.

Total Time: 50 minutes, Color

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US Air Force Falconaires Jazz Ensmble - Thanks for the Memories: Disc on Demand - 754422705226

Mon, 17 May 2010 12:12:32 -0500

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Thanks for the Memories highlights some of the exciting sounds of the great big bands and well-known jazz musicians of the past. The USAF Band of the Rockies' jazz ensemble, The Falconaires, showcases several outstanding instrumentalists and vocalists on this album. Songs on this delightful album include wonderful pieces like "Where Are You," "I Only Have Eyes For You," and "Route 66." As one of the nation's leading jazz bands, the Falconaires share a tradition of musical excellence that was started in the 30's and 40's and continues to the present. With this recording, The Falconaires salute the jazz greats of the past by saying, "Thanks for the Memories."

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Tracks:

Thanks for the Memories
Ya Gotta Try
Makin' Whoopee
The Song Is You
Where Are You
Tribute to the Duke
Route 66
Memories of You
Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
The Two of You
Salute to the Andrews Sisters
I Only Have Eyes for You
Gertrude's Bounce
Menteca
Two O'Clock Jump

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Various - Tunes from Toons: Disc on Demand

Wed, 12 May 2010 09:28:07 -0500

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Most of us grew up watching cartoons, and if you still think "kill the wabbit" when you hear Wagner's "Ride of the Valkryies" from Grand Fantasie, then Tunes from Toons is just the album for you! This album is a collection of the great classical pieces featured in cartoons from Merrie Melodies, Disney, Looney Tunes, and Tom & Jerry that premiered in the 1940s and 1950s. Includes favorites such as Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody No 2" ("The Cat Concerto," Tom & Jerry, 1947) and Rossini's "The Barber of Seville Overture" ("The Rabbit of Seville," Looney Tunes, 1950).

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Tracks:

Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
William Tell Overture
Tales from the Vienna Woods Waltzes
Brahms' Hungarian Dance No 6
Largo al factotum from "The Barber of Seville"
Blue Danube Waltz
The Barber of Seville Overture
Grand Fantasie from "Die Walkure"
Morning, Noon, and Night in Vienna Overture

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- The Battle History of the United States Military - 73604

Wed, 05 May 2010 14:25:31 -0500

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Plunge headlong into the great battles fought on land, sea, and air. Marvel at the arc of musket to missile. Meet the key figures and lesser-known heroes who have the organization, the strategy, and the future of the United States armed forces. THE BATTLE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY marches through America's military development from its earliest Coast Guard days to the technological wonders of the Gulf War.

Total Time: Over 12 hours on 5 DVDs, Color and B&W

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- The Civil War 7 Disc DVD - 17184

Wed, 05 May 2010 13:53:18 -0500

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Experience for yourself the historical and personal impact of the Civil War in a way that only the HISTORY CHANNEL can present it in this exciting DVD set filled with over 14 hours of documentaries. A multi-faceted look at the "War Between the States," this collection brings the most legendary Civil War battles (and soldiers and leaders who fought them) to life. From Gettysburg and Antietam to Shiloh, delve into the full military and political context with cutting-edge CGI and accurate dramatization of the intimate stories of the men and women, slaves and soldiers who fought on both sides.

Total Time: 14 hours and 35 minutes on 7 Discs; Color and B&W

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- Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam DVD - 12072

Wed, 05 May 2010 13:43:43 -0500

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DEAR AMERICA is an authentic account of the Vietnam War from the actual letters of the men and women who served there. The harsh realiites of life and death, friendships made and lost - these letters home tell it all in authentic voices of war, some who survived...and some who never made it home.

Total Time: 86 minutes; Color

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- Carrier DVD - 00946

Wed, 05 May 2010 13:40:38 -0500

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With startling intimacy, CARRIER follows a core group of subjects form the Admiral of the strike group to the elite fighter pilots to the junior enlisted as they navigate personal conflicts around their jobs, family, faith, patriotism, and the rites of passage - all against the extraordinary backdrop of the war in Iraq.

Total Time: 10 hours on 3 DVDs; Color

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- Korean War Stories - 00137

Wed, 05 May 2010 13:37:47 -0500

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More than 50 years ago, American and United Nations troops fought a bitter and bloody war in a country unknown to most Americans. many weren't quite sure what we were fighting for. But in just three years in Korea, 37,000 Americans lost their lives; thousands more are still listed as missing. The Korean conflict is often called "The Forgotten War," but in KOREAN WAR STORIES, these veterans share their memories and personal stories to remind us that freedom isn't free.

Total Time: 60 minutes; Color, B&W

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- 75th Anniversary Collection 4 Disc Set: Disc on Demand - 754422025324

Tue, 04 May 2010 17:10:28 -0500

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75th Anniversary Disc 1 - United States Navy Band
75th Anniversary Disc 2 - Sea Chanters Chorus
75th Anniversary Disc 3 - Commodores Jazz Ensemble
75th Anniversary Disc 4 - Country Current country-bluegrass

The 4-disc 75th Anniversary Collection is the result of hours of dedicated research of the many members of The United States Navy Band, and it is a significant tribute to the rich musical heritage of the Navy Band's efforts from 1925 to 2000. Disc One features the US Navy Band performing traditional concert band songs, featuring special guest narration by Academy Award winner Gregory Peck on "I Am the American Sailor." Disc Two lets the Sea Chanters sing their way into your hearts with their acapella and musically backed renditions of choral songs. Disc Three showcases the Commodores Jazz Ensemble, a group of well-versed musicians who bring both new and old tunes to life. Disc Four features the Country Current, a country-bluegrass performance group. With so much talent and memories in one place, the 75th Anniversary Collection contains inspiring music that celebrates what was as well as the future that is to come!

*$39.97 4-Disc Set price valid only on purchase of all 4 albums in Disc on Demand format. Please visit the album pages to download digital tracks individually.*

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Band of the US Air Force Reserve - The Sound of Freedom: Disc on Demand

Mon, 03 May 2010 15:09:02 -0500

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As guardians of freedom around the world, the more than 75,000 Citizen Airmen of the United States Air Force Reserve are proud professionals, both in their civic and military life. Inspired by their selfless dedication and service, the Band of the US Air Force Reserve felt compelled to give something back to the communities and families who support them so graciously. "The Sound of Freedom" was developed especially for these communities, hoping inspiration will be drawn for future musical pursuits and endeavors by students, teachers, and other civilians alike. These discs feature the Band of the US Air Force Reserve performing classic concert band favorites on Disc One, and rock and roll hits and jazz standards on Disc Two. The Band of the US Air Force Reserve, a global ambassador for our Citizen Airmen, is wholeheartedly dedicated to artistic integrity, excellence and service. "The Sound of Freedom" has a little something for everyone, and will no doubt be enjoyed by all!

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Tracks:

1.1 Ride
1.2 Four Scottish Dances: I. Pesante
1.3 Four Scottish Dances: II. Vivace
1.4 Four Scottish Dances: III. Allegretto
1.5 Four Scottish Dances: IV. Con Brio
1.6 October
1.7 Festive Overture
1.8 On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss
1.9 Variations on a Shaker Melody
1.10 El Camino Real - A Latin Fantasy
1.11 The Thunderer
1.12 Symphony on Themes of John Philip Sousa (II. Largamente; Af
1.13 Symphony in f minor, No. 4, Op. 36: IV. Allegro con Fuoco
2.1 Runaround
2.2 How Far Is Heaven?
2.3 Mindbender
2.4 Never Too Much
2.5 Lady Marmalade
2.6 Bring Me to Life
2.7 Drive Time
2.8 Journey of Juliette
2.9 Fever
2.10 Coconut Champagne
2.11 I'm in the Mood for Love
2.12 Dancer
2.13 Someone to Watch Over Me

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US Navy Country Current Bluegrass group - 75th Anniversary Collection: Disc 4, Country Current - Disc on D

Mon, 03 May 2010 13:41:43 -0500

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The 4-disc 75th Anniversary Collection is the result of hours of dedicated research of the many members of The United States Navy Band, and it is a significant tribute to the rich musical heritage of the Navy Band's efforts from 1925 to 2000. Disc Four features the Country Current, a country-bluegrass performance group. With so much talent and memories in one place, each disc of the 75th Anniversary Collection is not-to-be-missed, containing inspiring music that celebrates what was as well as the future that is to come!

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Tracks:

Last Thing on My Mind
Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do)
A Good Hearted Woman
Boogie Grass Band
Boogie Woogie Fiddle Country Blues
You Decorated My Life
The Fox Chase O'er the Hill
Old Time Pickin' Medley
You're the Lady Who
Uncle Pen
Dueling Banjos
San Antonio Rose (Rose of San Anton)
Let Freedom Ring
We Are With You
Rocky Top
Hey Good Lookin'
Heart of Caroline
Sugarland Run
Mercury Blues
When You Say Nothing At All
A Walk in the Irish Rain
Highway 40 Blues

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US Navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble - 75th Anniversary Collection: Disc 3, Commodores Jazz Ensemble -

Mon, 03 May 2010 13:39:52 -0500

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The 4-disc 75th Anniversary Collection is the result of hours of dedicated research of the many members of The United States Navy Band, and it is a significant tribute to the rich musical heritage of the Navy Band's efforts from 1925 to 2000. Disc Three showcases the Commodores Jazz Ensemble, a group of well-versed musicians who bring both new and old tunes to life. With so much talent and memories in one place, each disc of the 75th Anniversary Collection is not-to-be-missed, containing inspiring music that celebrates what was as well as the future that is to come!

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Tracks:

Take the A Train
I've Gotta Be Me
A Tribute to Art Fern
Besame Mucho
You Made Me Love You
Shiny Stockings
My Funny Valentine
Malaguena
Willow Weep for Me
Spirit of Fire
I Thought About You
Nutville
The Unbeliever
Connect the Dots
Tones For Joan's Bones

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US Navy Sea Chanters Chorus - 75th Anniversary Collection: Disc 2, Sea Chanters Chorus - Disc

Mon, 03 May 2010 13:36:18 -0500

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The 4-disc 75th Anniversary Collection is the result of hours of dedicated research of the many members of The United States Navy Band, and it is a significant tribute to the rich musical heritage of the Navy Band's efforts from 1925 to 2000. Disc Two lets the Sea Chanters sing their way into your hearts with their acapella and musically backed renditions of choral songs. With so much talent and memories in one place, each disc of the 75th Anniversary Collection is not-to-be-missed, containing inspiring music that celebrates what was as well as the future that is to come!

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Tracks:

Sailor's Chorus
Believe Me, Dearest Susan
High Barbary
The Constitution and the Guerriere
Lowlands
Blow the Man Down
Eternal Father
Ezekiel Saw de Wheel
Battle Hymn of the Republic
The Light of Man
Where is the Newborn King
Braek Forth, O Beauteous Light
Soon Ah Will Be Done
America...the Dream Goes On
Shenandoah
O Vos Omnes (O Ye People)
Waternight
How Sweet the Moonlight Sleeps
A Jubilant Song
Can't Buy Me Love
Cause Us, O Lord (Three Ancient Prayers)

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United States Navy Band - 75th Anniversary Collection: Disc 1, Navy Band - Disc on Demand

Mon, 03 May 2010 13:25:28 -0500

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The 4-disc 75th Anniversary Collection is the result of hours of dedicated research of the many members of The United States Navy Band, and it is a significant tribute to the rich musical heritage of the Navy Band's efforts from 1925 to 2000. Disc One features the US Navy Band performing traditional concert band songs, featuring special guest speaker Oscar Winner Gregory Peck's narration on "I Am the American Sailor." With so much talent and memories in one place, each disc of the 75th Anniversary Collection is not-to-be-missed, containing inspiring music that celebrates what was as well as the future that is to come!

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Tracks:

Anchors Aweigh
Humoresque
Overture to Candide
Fugue N Swing
Joyce's 71st N.Y. Regiment
March and Procession of Bacchus from "Silvia"
Overture to the Wasps
Jubilee Overture
An American In Paris
Bum's Rush
Le Chasseur Maudit
I Am the American Sailor

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1st Marine Division Band - The 1st: Disc on Demand - 754422706629

Mon, 03 May 2010 13:22:55 -0500

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The 1st Marine Division Band consists of 50 Marine musicians whose primary purpose is to provide the inspiring musical element to military parades and ceremonies. The Marine Band has played an integral role throughout our nation's history. From World War II to the more contemporary confilcts in the Middle East, this prestigious ensemble has exemplified the vigor and fortitude of our armed forces. This album contains a range of inspiring and dynamic music including marches, patriotic americana, and other traditional music.

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Tracks:

Esprit De Corps
George Washington Bicentennial
Bride of the Waves
Molly on the Shore
Irish Tune From County Derry
The 1st
March Inglesina
American Pageant
America the Beautiful
Stars and Stripes Forever
Waltzing Matilda & Marines' Hymn

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USAF Air Combat Command Heritage of America Band - Stravinsky - Strauss: Disc on Demand - 754422617925

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:39:14 -0500

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Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) and Richard Strauss (1864-1949) may not have realized the full effect they would each have on the musical world when they composed their brilliant but controversial pieces. Stravinsky's most well-known piece, "The Rite of Spring," had a huge impact on the musical world. Rarely has any single composition changed the course of musical direction as completely or as dramatically as this piece. When premiered on May 29, 1913 at the new Theatre des Champs Elysees in Paris by the Ballet Russe, the audience was astonished by this new ballet and shocked by the primitive rhythms and jarring tonalities. While it proved too radical for immediate acceptance, it soon became a landmark in twentieth century music and dance, taking a firm place in the repertoire. It has since become the most often performed virtuosic display piece for great orchestra.

Richard Strauss (1864-1949) is a giant among composers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His music, a cornerstone of orchestral, operatic and vocal repertoire, has assured him a position of greatness in music history. Strauss' greatest efforts are showcased in this collection. Very few works in music history equal the portrayal of exotic sensuality in Salome's Dance. The "Four Last Songs," published posthumously, rank among the world's greatest examples of introspective poignancy. Two of the songs performed here, "Beim Schlafengehn" and "Im Abendrot," culminate his life's work with the question, "Can this perhaps be death?" "Don Juan," Strauss' first full-fledged tone poem, was so successful that he was hailed as "the most significant and progressive German composer" since Wagner. This album features some of their jarring pieces that influenced and changed music for the better, and cemented each of them a place in history. Don't miss out on this great pairing of two significant composers!

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Tracks:

Introduction (The Rite of Spring Part 1)
The Augurs of Spring, Dances of the Young Girls (The Rite of Spr
Ritual of Abduction (The Rite of Spring Part 1)
Spring Rounds (The Rite of Spring Part 1)
Ritual of the Two Rival Tribes (The Rite of Spring Part 1)
Procession of the Oldest and Wisest One (The Rite of Spring Part
The Kiss of the Earth (The Rite of Spring Part 1)
The Dancing Out of the Earth (The Rite of Spring Part 1)
Introduction (The Rite of Spring Part 2)
Mystic Circle of the Young Girls (The Rite of Spring Part 2)
The Naming and Honoring of the Chosen One (The Rite of Spring Pa
Evocation of the Ancestors (The Rite of Spring Part 2)
Ritual Action of the Ancestors (The Rite of Spring Part 2)
Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen One) (The Rite of Spring Part 2)
Salome's Dance
"Beim Schlafengehn" from Four Last Songs
"Im Abendrot" from Four Last Songs
Don Juan

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US Coast Guard Band - Soloists and Chamber Players: Disc on Demand - 754422626620

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:07:41 -0500

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Soloists and Chamber Players from the US Coast Guard Band is a program of music in the same tradition of excellence and style which has become a trademark of their performances at home and on tour. Available now on compact disc, this album is a tribute to the many hours of hard work spent by these outstanding performers in order to attain the high level of developed talent and musicianship represented here. Featured on this album are soloists Chief Musician Ralph R. Loomis, clarinet; Chief Musician David R. Werden, euphonium; and Musician First Class Nancy Young Chaput, flute.

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Tracks:

Adagio-Tarantella
Serenade No. 1 for Ten Winds (I. Prelude; II. Episode; III. Song
Morceau Symphonique
Trios Pieces Breves (I. Allegro; II. Andante; III. Assez lent)
Suite from the Monteregian Hills (I. La Marche; II. Chanson Mela
Quartet for Brass (I. Scherzo: Allegro Spirituoso; II. Andante Q
Concertino, Op. 107

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US Army Band - Pershing's Own: Disc on Demand - 754422703123

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:49:13 -0500

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John J. Pershing (1860-1948) was an officer in the United States Army and was the only person, while still alive, to rise to the highest rank ever held in the Army General of the Armies. He was also the founding father of the US Army Band in 1922. A commemoration to this great man and his role with the United States Army Band, Pershing's Own contains many fantastic songs including "Summon the Heroes", "Close Harmony" and "Dance of the Jesters." Each piece is beautifully performed by the Army Band, a band noted for its immense talent and showmanship, traits put to good use in honoring the great John J. Pershing.

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Tracks:

Summon the Heroes
Jubilee Overture
Fossiles (Le Carnaval De Animaux)
Final (Le Carnaval Des Animaux)
Scarborough Fair
Coranto - Fanciful Sundrie Humours
Alman: The Honeysuckle - Fanciful Sundrie Humours
Fantasia: Fanciful Sundrie Humours
Architect of Victory
The Lark in the Clear Air
Cottontail
In a Sentimental Mood
Close Harmony
Last Words of David
Alborado Del Gracioso
Dance of the Jesters

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US Marine Band - One Nation: A Celebration of the American Spirit - Disc on Deman

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:40:11 -0500

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A lot of heroes lost their lives during the attacks of September 11th. This album from the US Marine Band is meant to pay tribute to their sacrifice by celebrating the very ideals they fought to protect. It is music that moves us in ways words cannot express, music that holds this much as true: we are still One Great Nation. Featuring "Eternal Father Fanfare," "Poet and Peasant," "Washington Post March," and "Marines Hymn."

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Tracks:

Eternal Father Fanfare
National Anthem
The Thunderer
Poet and Peasant
God Bless America
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Washington Post March
Taps
America the Beautiful
Marines' Hymn

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US Marine Band - On Tour: Disc on Demand - 754422617123

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:04:13 -0500

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Be part of America's oldest musical tradition by listening to this album by "The President's Own" US Marine Band! Featuring the music of the masters such as Franz von Suppe, Carl Hohne, Robert Jager, Ambroise Thomas and Thomas Knox, and "The March King," John Philip Sousa, a Marine Band performance can be enjoyed by the entire family again and again.

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Tracks:

30 Second Public Service Announcement
60 Second Public Service Announcement
March, "Sound Off"
Overture, "Light Cavalry"
Cornet Solo, "Slavonic Fantasy"
Esprit de Corps
March, "Semper Fidelis"
American Pageant
Drum Major's Aria from Le Caid
Toccata
Adagio
Fugue
March, "The Stars and Stripes Forever"
Armed Forces Medley

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The US Air Force Airmen of Note - Keep 'Em Flying: Disc on Demand

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:25:50 -0500

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Keep 'Em Flying, featuring The United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note, honors one of America's greatest icons, Major Glenn Miller and his Army Air Force Orchestra. What started as one man's noble pursuit grew into a musical phenomenon that lifted the spirits of America's troops. A commemoration to this great man and his music, Keep 'Em Flying contains many fantastic songs including "Everybody Loves My Baby," "American Patrol," and "Tuxedo Junction." Each piece is beautifully performed by The Airmen of Note, a group that consists of eighteen musicians who are honored to serve in our nation's Air Force. The sounds of Major Glenn Miller and his incredible Army Air Corps Orchestra inspired a generation of Americans to steadfastly fight for freedom, to joyously celebrate all that is America, and to remarkably and indelibly change the world for the better. Just as Major Glenn Miller and his music did during World War II, the Airmen of Note now continue to lift the spirits of those who serve with the sounds of Keep 'Em Flying.

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Tracks:

Keep 'Em Flying
St Louis Blues March
The Anvil Chorus
The Rumba Jumps
Everybody Loves My Baby
Moonlight Serenade
In the Mood
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
Rhapsody in Blue
My! My!
Tuxedo Junction
Just Got A Letter
Take the "A" Train
Pagan Love Song
American Patrol
I'll Be Seeing You

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US Army Band - The United States Army Strings: Disc on Demand - 754422613729

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:38:20 -0500

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Whether performing as The U.S. Army Strolling Strings or combined with others from The U.S. Army Band, The U.S. Army Strings is a favorite of America's leadership. The tracks on this album, ranging from jazz to pop to classical, are sure to please anyone's taste. This masterful ensemble brilliantly performs each unique arrangement on this quintessential album form The United States Army Strings.

For Composers and Liner Notes

Learn more about Disc on Demand here

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Tracks:

Take Five
Ashokan Farewell
Eleanor Rigby
Flight of the Bumblebee
Oblivion
New York, New York
Everything's Coming Up Roses
Milonga Del Angel
My Favorite Things
Adagio for Strings
British Grenadiers
Rule Britannia
Bedouin Medley
Arirang
Garry Owen
Rocky Top
La Cumparsita
Orange Blossom Special
God Bless America
The Army Song (The Army Goes Rolling Along)

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US Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors - The Legacy of Mary Lou Williams: Disc on Demand - 754422621021

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:34:04 -0500

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The US Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors are proud to present The Legacy of Mary Lou Williams. A top-notch pianist and arranger, Williams was influential in the musical world through her presence as a pianist, composer, arranger, and educator, standing as the only jazz musician to 'play' through all eras of jazz music. Presented here are 14 of Williams' compositions, displaying that her influence stands the test of time as it is still felt strongly today almost 30 years after her death.

For Composers and Liner Notes

Learn more about Disc on Demand here

Tracks:

Roll 'Em
Messa Stomp
Walkin' and Swingin'
Scorpio
Blue Skies
Big Jim Blues
In the Land of Oo Blah Dee
Chunka Lunka
Tisherome
Knowledge
What's Your Story Morning Glory
Rosa Mae
Miss D.D.
Act of Contrition

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- Presidential Honors - 25423

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:08:39 -0500

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Presidential Honors by the Merchant Marine academy features the new "Presidential Pets March" written by Captain Kenneth Force. Also featured in this outstanding collection are excerpts from President George W. Bush offering words of inspiration to recent graduates. This hard-to-find album is perfect for music collectors, Merchant Marines, and anyone who loves patriotic music!

Music Performed By:
The Regimental Band of the United States Merchant Marine Academy

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1. Honors - Ruffles and Flourishes
2. Presidential Announcement/Hail to the Chief
3. National Anthem (arr US Armed Forces School of Music
4. President Bush: "Life at this Academy..."
5. Armed Forces Medley / Heave Ho, My Lads, Heave Ho
6. President Bush: "For more than six decades..."
7. A Life on the Ocean Wave
8. President Bush: "Deeds, not words, was your response..."
9. Battle Standard March
10. President Bush: "Deeds, not words, was your response..."
11. So Deep the Night
12. Strength and Shield
13. Officer of the Day
14. Presidential Pets March
15. Thomas Edison March
16. The Iowa Brigade
17. Time After Time
18. Bravura
19. George M Cohan March Medley
20. Beyond the Sea
21. The Bond of Friendship
22. Seven Seas
23. Heroes of the Flag
24. Amazing Grace
25. Scotland the Brave
26. Kings Point Victory
27. Retreat / Abide with Me
28. President Bush: "The advance of freedom..."
29. Alma Mater
30. President Bush: "My call to you is this..."
31. The Stars and Stripes Forever

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- Greatest Battles of the Civil War: Unknown Civil War Series - 79139

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:49:05 -0500

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Discover the stories behind The Greatest Battles of the Civil War, from the commanders' remarkable strategies to the staggering human costs of those who fought and died for their ideals. Their legacies come alive in these eight documentaries from the award-winning producers of The Civil War Journals, featuring rare photographs, stunning reenactments, and revealing interviews with leading Civil War historians.

Total Time: Approx 415 mins on 2 DVDs; B&W; Not Rated

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- The Long Gray Line - 06546

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:45:06 -0500

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Based on the true story of Marty Maher, a humble Irish immigrant who rose through the ranks to become of the West Point's most beloved instructors, THE LONG GRAY LINE is a rousing tribute to a remarkable man and his way of life. Director John Ford and star Tyrone Power, each the sons of Irish immigrants, bring an extra dimension of fidelity and fervor to this inspiring biography.

Total Time: Approx 137 mins on 1 disc; Color

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- The Airborne Soldier - 70079

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:50:04 -0500

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20 classic tracks from the Bands of the Parachute Regiment

Music Performed By:
Bands of the Parachute Regiment

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1. The Ride of the Valkyries
2. Pomp and Circumstance March No 4
3. The Red Beret
4. The Winged Dagger
5. Freefall
6. Airborne Warrior
7. Soldiers from the Skies
8. A Bridge Too Far
9. Arnhem
10. Pegasus
11. All American Soldier
12. Canadian Airborne
13. Marche Des Parachutists Belges
14. Les Gars Du Begeard
15. The Dakota
16. The Paras
17. Bruneval Raid
18. Three Para Songs
19. Thunderbirds
20. Stirling

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- Colonel Bogey on Parade - 51637

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:23:35 -0500

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Featuring the Turkish Army Band, Band of the Portuguese Army, Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers, Royal Artillery Band, Bands of the Parachute Regiment, Band of H.M. Royal Marines, Band of the Royal Air Force Germany, Highland Band of the Scottish Division, Band of the Irish Guards, the Massed Bands of the Household Cavalry, and more.

Music Performed By:
The Band of the Army Air Corps

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1. Colonel Bogey on Parade
2. Holyrood
3. The Vedette
4. Colonel Bogey
5. The Great Little Army
6. On the Quarterdeck
7. The Middy
8. The Voice of the Guns
9. The Vanished Army
10. The Mad Major
11. Cavalry of the Clouds
12. The Thin Red Line
13. Dunedin
14. Old Panama
15. H.M Jollies
16. The Standard of St George
17. By Land and Sea
18. Army of the Nile
19. Eagle Squadron
20. Lilliburlero
21. A Life on the Ocean Wave
22. Namur

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- The Great European Marches - 00079

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:29:12 -0500

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The continent of Europe is composed of many quite different countries. Each has its own traditions, cultures, and fiercely defended borders. It is no surprise that most have a strong military history and, with the military past, the march. With a wealth of countries and composers to cover, any collection cannot claim to be complete, but presented here are 20 of the best marches from or about Europe.

Music Performed By:
Various Artists

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1. Europe United
2. Marche Lorraine (France)
3. Marche Des Parachutists Belges (Belgium)
4. Valdres March (Norway)
5. Berliner Luft (Germany)
6. Sonderborg March (Denmark)
7. Radetzky March (Austria)
8. Grenadier Mars (Holland)
9. Fanfari March (Flick Flock) (Italy)
10. Attaturk March (Turkey)
11. In Old Lisbon (Portugal)
12. Children of the Regiment (Czech Republic)
13. Under Freedom's Banner (Poland)
14. Spanish March (Spain)
15. La Reve Pass (France)
16. Old Comrades (Germany)
17. Mars de Medici (Holland)
18. Rakoczy March (Hungary)
19. Cavalry of the Steppes (Russia)
20. The Standard of St George (Great Britain)

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- Canada: Far and Away - 00260

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:04:09 -0500

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Featuring the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Pipes and Drums, Central Band of the Candian Forces, Canadian Forces School of Music Band and Pipes, Air Command Band Canadian Forces, Stadacona Band of Maritime Forces Atlantic, and Canadian Forces School of Music Band.

Music Performed By:
Various Artists

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1. 79th's Farewell to Gibralter/Conundrum
2. Canada North
3. Canada Overseas
4. Century of Progress
5. Earl of Mansfield - Baren Rocks of Aden - Mairi's Wedding - Nut Brown Maiden
6. Far and Away
7. Gladiator's Farewell
8. Highland Cathedral
9. Je Me Souviens March
10. Loch Ruan - Rowan Tree - For O'er the Sea - 1976 Police Tattoo
11. Ottawa Valley Set: Maple Sugar - St Annes Reel - Big John MacNeil
12. Mon Ami March
13. Nightfall in Camp
14. Normandy Landing Medley
15. On the Quarter Deck
16. Sam Scott - Rab's Wedding - Colonel Robertson
17. The Vedette
18. Wind Beneath My Wings

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- Marches of the Two World Wars - 51569

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:41:46 -0500

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The Twentieth Century will be remembered chiefly not for its innovations in science and industry, but for the two largest conflicts the world as ever known - the World Wars. If a composer could be to said to represent all that is best in the heart of the British serviceman, it must be Kenneth J. Alford, whose works contribute much to this album of songs from the first and second World Wars, as well as featuring Commemorative marches and Legion marches.

Music Performed By:
The Band of the Irish Guards

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The First World War
1. Colonel Bogey
2. The Great Little Army
3. Voice of the Guns
4. Machine Gun Guards
5. On the Quarterdeck
6. The Middy
7. Vimy Ridge
8. The Vanished Army
9. US Field Artillery March
10. The Contemptibles
11. Solid Men to the Front
The Second World War
12. Army of the Nile
13. Eagle Squadron
14. Flying Fortress March
15. British Eighth
Commemorative Marches
16. Guards Armoured Division
17. Alamein
18. Arromanches
19. Guadalcanal March
20. Arnhem
The Legion Marches
21. American Legion
22. The Royal British Legion March

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- Royal Windsor - 51320

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:13:20 -0500

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The stirring sound of the Band of the Life Guards resonates loudly on the marches and other classic tunes featured on Royal Windsor. With the Trumpets of the Life Guards kicking things off, this is a spectacular album that showcases the "homes" of the band, Windsor and London, through song selections that reflect each area, such as "Royal Windsor" for being a namesake, and "Knightsbridge" for London.

Music Performed By:
The Band of the Life Guards

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1. Fanfare: Majesty
2. Royal Windsor
3. Eton Boating Song
4. With Sword and Lance
5. Knightsbridge
6. Down the Mall
7. Fehrbelliner Reitermarsch
8. Preobrajensky March
9. The Life Guards
10. Post Horn Galop
11. Keel Row/Bonnie Dundee
12. Bond of Friendship
13. Arnhem
14. Birdcage Walk
15. Wellington
16. Royal Salute
17. The Commonwealth on the March
18. The Dambusters March
19. Boots and Saddles
20. Milanollo

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- The King's Birthday Parades 1901-1951 - 51972

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:09:34 -0500

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The marches on this album were all played at the King's birthday parades (Trooping the Colour) for the Kings who reigned in Europe between 1901 and 1951. As such, they give a unique historical insight into the music played on parade by the bands of the Brigade of Guards during the period.

Music Performed By:
The Band of the Coldstream Guards

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King Edward VII
1. Freiwillige Vor!
2. Les Gardes de la Reine
3. Durch Kampf zum Sieg
4. Mandalay
5.Konigsgardisten
6. Reconnaissance
7. Olympia
8. L'Entente Cordiale
9. Triumphal
10. Mauretania
11. The Cameronians
12. Pioneer
King George V
13. Light Cavalry
14. Pas Redouble National - Alsace et Lorraine
15. Nelson's Call
16. Ever Forward
17. Florenzo
18. Toc H
19. Captains All
20. The King's Bodyguard
21. The Legion of Honour
King George VI
22. Vivat! George the King
23. Colours of Liberty

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- The Airman - 70034

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:14:01 -0500

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From the flying aces of the first world war to the pilots of th Gulf conflict, the men of the Royal Air Force have proved themselves more than equal to any adversary. In this salute to the men and women serve and have served in the Royal Air Force, the songs selected have great meaning in honoring those who are everyday heroes that fly and fight for fellow man and country. Includes "The Dam Busters," "Spitfire Prelude and Fugue," and "Holyrood."

Music Performed By:
The Bands of the Royal Air Force

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1. Fanfare on the RAF Call
2. Royal Air Force March Past
3. The Dam Busters
4. Keepers of the Peace
5. Out of the Blue
6. Holyrood
7. Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
8. Songs of the Early Airmen
9. Grand March RAF
10. Tiger Squadron
11. Swing Squadron
12. Cavalry of the Clouds
13. The Jolly Airmen
14. Spitfire Prelude and Fugue
15. Tornado
16. Squadron
17. Battle of Britain March
18. When the Squads Go Marching In
19. Celebration March
20. Battle in the Air

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- Splice the Mainbrace - 00215

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:07:46 -0500

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Featuring 24 tracks, Splice the Mainbrace is a great album by the Band of the HM Royal Marines with songs of sailor and sea.

Music Performed By:

Band of the HM Marines

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1. The Advance Guard
2. Anchors Aweigh
3. Barwick Green
4. Bugle Fanfare
5. The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended
6. Evening Hymn & Sunset; Dear Lord & Father
7. General Mitchell
8. Greensleeves
9. Hands Across the Sea
10. H.M. Jollies
11. Men of Action
12. My Regiment
13. Officer of the Day
14. Post Horn Galop
15. Preobrajensky
16. Royal Marines Marching Display
17. Sea Shanties/Sailing
18. Sea Soldier Fanfare
19. Soldier An' Sailor Too
20. Splice the Mainbrace
21. Trombone King
22. Uncle Sammy
23. Under the White Ensign
24. Victory

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- Greatest Bagpipe Hits - 00246

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:33:06 -0500

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Featuring: Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Highland Band of the Scottish Division, Queen's Own Highlanders, 51 Highlanders, Scots Guards Band, Black Watch Pipes & Drums, Royal Highland Fusiliers, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, and the Gordon Highlanders Band, Pipes & Drums

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1. Amazing Grace
2. Highland Cathedral
3. Flower of Scotland
4. Rose of Kelvingrove
5. Bays of Harris
6. The Magnificent Seven
7. Crags of Tumbledown
8. Green Hills of Tyrol
9. Skye Boat Song
10. Sands of Kuwait
11. Dark Island
12. Ceud Mile Failte
13. Send in the Clowns
14. Misty Morn
15. Ode to Joy
16. Carillon
17. The Morning Light
18. Brentwood Bay
19. Irish Air
20. Distant Hills
21. Bonnie Black Isle
22. Auld Lang Syne
23. Scotland the Brave Black Bear - Highland Laddie

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- Music for Remembrance - 50149

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:09:19 -0500

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The Festival of Remembrance is a time-honored service of honoring fallen soldiers. It is held in November at London's Royal Albert Hall on the day before Remembrance Sunday. With much fanfare, parade, and of course, music, this festival pays homage to those who gave their lives for their country, and the music found on this album is what you could expect to hear should you get the chance to attend.

Music Performed By:

The Regimental Band, Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch

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1. God Save the Queen
2. March of the Royal British Legion
3. Heart of Oak
4. A Life on the Ocean Wave
5. Red, White, and Blue
6. The Lass Who Loved a Sailor
7. Great Little Army
8. W.R.A.C. March
9. Grey and Scarlet
10. Old Comrades
11. Ulster Defence Regiment March
12. Royal Air Force March Past
13. Holyrood
14. Princess Royal's red Cross March
15. Boys of the Old Brigade
16. Sunset
17. Abide With Me
18. Last Post
19. Reveille (Rouse)
20. Eternal Father, Strong to Save
21. Rule Britannia/ Heart of Oak/ The Minstrel Boy/ Men of Harlech
22. Isle of Beauty/ David of the White Rock/ Oft in the Stilly Night
23. Nimrod/ Laid in Earth / Solemn Melody
24. Funeral March/ O God Our Help in Ages Past
25. March Past (Medley)
26. Waltzing Matilda
27. Maple Leaf Forever
28. Maori Battalion Marching Song

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- Royal Highlanders - 50699

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:31:30 -0500

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Any avid international or military music lover will enjoy this album of marches and other recordings from the Regimental Band Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch, a name referring to the dark colored garments the guards wear on their "watch." Features traditional marches and regimental calls.

Music Performed By:

The Regimental Band, Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch

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1. Regimental Calls
2. Company Marches
3. Pipes and Drums Set
4. Imperession a Scottish Air
5. Slow and Quick Marches
6. Royal Highlanders
7. Pipes and Drums and Marches
8. Marches
9. Hebrides Suite
10. The Ceilidh Band
11. Pipes and Drums Medley
12. March: Army of the Nile
13. Scots Wha Hae
14. Medley
15. Distant Hills
16. The Day Thou Gavest Lord is Ended
17. Last Post/Auld Lang Syne
18. Regimental Lament: Sleep Dearie Sleep
19. March Off

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- Dick Jonas: The Warrior Ballads - 60329

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:38:05 -0500

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Dick Jonas is known as "America's Foremost Military Aviation Song Writer and Balladeer". His aim is to preserve and perpetuate the legacy of America's warrior musicians- "the songs we sang about the planes we flew and the people we knew in the wars we fought". Here are 22 more tunes for the warrior's soul.

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1. Strafing 'Round the Mountain

2. Battle Hymn of the Red River Rats

3. Wolfpack's Houseboy

4. Normandy's Sand

5.Seven Little Chartreuse Men

6. Ballad of the CGS

7. Sharecroppin'

8. Short Timing Sailor Boy

9. Seaboard Line

10. DaNang Lullabye

11. TV Commercials

12. Love Angel

13. El Gato

14. Fireball

15. Drugstore Cowboy

16. Thanh Hoa Bridge

17. Old Henry's Hoss

18. Little Town Up North

19. Banana Valley

20. A Figher Pilot's Christmas

21. Blue Four

22. Pine Cones and Oak Leaves

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- Nulli Secundus - 51736

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:49:00 -0500

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Nulli Secundus was made during three 3-hour sessions in June 2001. The marches were totally unknown to the musicians, and due to the limited time available, it was a case of playing thorugh a march, wrong notes and all, and then a recording made. What you hear is what the adjudicators heard. With the winning march presented first, it's up for you to decide which track YOU would have judged to be the best!

Music Performed By:

Band of the Prince of Wales's Division (Clive), and the Band of the Royal Logistic Corps

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1. The Minstrel Boy
2. Second to None
3. Op Pallister
4. We Are the Music Makers
5. A New Start
6. Wandering Minstrel
7. Decadian
8. Pegasus Bridge
9. The Dalesman
10. Excelsior
11. The Minstrel Boy
12. Oxbridge
13. The Castle Guard
14. Flying Colours
15. Crown and Lyre
16. Foggy Foggy Dew
17. Strident
18. On the Countermarch
19. Scutari
20. Esprit de Corps
21. The White Rose
22. Oath for All Corps Comrades
23. The Musical Ride
24. Band Ready
25. Duty Calls
26. The River Wide

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USAF Airmen of Note - Tiempo Latino: Disc on Demand - 754422602228

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:11:10 -0500

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Tiempo Latino is a beautiful reflection of the cutting edge of today's Latin Jazz. From its roots as the direct descendent of Glen Miller's Army Air Forces Band, the Airmen of Note has championed the development of jazz music. The Airmen of Note recorded Tiempo Latino in order to showcase the incorporation of a multitude of cultural and ethnic influences into classic jazz. The blend of Latin influences on this recording spans North and South America, Europe, Africa and Cuba. Included on the album are many different styles of music such as the classic samba, bossa nova and songo styles from Brazil, the Afro-Cuban style and the Spanish bolero. Some of the arrangements are classic jazz pieces, while others are more modern adaptations of standards.

For Composers and Liner Notes

Learn more about Disc on Demand here

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Tracks:

Out of This World
Bluesette
Los Dos Lorettas
The Goombay Smash
Lately
I Bet You Thought I'd Never Find You
Annette's For Sure
Corcovado
African Skies
Black Nile
Caso Perdido

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- Gott, Kaiser, Vaterland: Music of Imperial Germany - 00100

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:50:11 -0500

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The perfect gift for any avid military music collector! This original archival German military music contains re-mastered recordings from 1903-1915. The original recordings are presented exactly as they would have been experienced one hundred years ago, featuring the actual choruses, fifers, drummers, and brass bands of Imperial Germany, un-altering the historical character of the recorded material.

Also includes extensive liner notes and historical pictures.

Total Run Time: 66 minutes

Music Performed By:

Various Artists

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1. Neujahrsreveille Im Berliner Lustgarten (Golde- Trad.)

2. Heil Dir Im Siegerkranz-Deutsche Kaiserhymne (Carey- Schmacher)

3. Der Kaiser Lebe Hoch!- Marschlied (Press)

4. Reichsadler-Marsch (Nieslony)

5. Hohenzollern-Marsch (Anon)

6. Hipp, Hipp, Hurra!- Marschlied (Kunoth)

7. Kaiser Parole-Marsch (Teike)

8. Kaiser Fanfaren Marsch (Liebisch)

9. Unter Deutscher Kaiserkrone- Marsch (Wilke)

10. Ich Bin Ein Deutscher, Kennt Ihr Meine Farben_- Marschlied (Golde-Thiersch) Comes

11. Marsch Der Hannoverschen Garde Du Corps 1866 AM III, 92 (Trad)

12. Grosse Parade Auf Dem Tempelhofer Feld Bei Berlin-Marsch-potpourri (Anon)

13. Preussens Gloria-Marsch AM II, 240 (Piefke)

14. Parademarsch Der 2. Garde-Infantrie-Division AM II, 62 Und AM II 73 (Trad.- Anon)

15. Auf Des Adlers Schwingen-Marschlied (Gnauck)

16. Hurra Unser Kronprinz!-Marsch (Ruckenschuh)

17. Prinz Eitel Friedrich-Marsch (Blankenburg)

18. Kaiser Friedrich-Marsch (Friedemann)

19. O Strassburg, O Strassburg Du Wunderschöne Stadt-Marschlied (Trad.)

20. 20 Unter Deutschen Schutze-Marsch (Blankenburg)

21. Germania-Marsch (Keil)

22. Lobe Den Herrn-Hymne (Neander)

23. Kaisergeburtstagsfeier-Rezitation Und Kaiserhymne (anon.-Carey)

24. Kaisermarsch WWV 104 (Wagner)

25. Gott, Kaiser, Vaterland-Hymne (Blech-Hülsen)

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- Music for an Occasion - 50876

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:25:33 -0500

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This musical collection was created due to multiple requests from varying sources, including former servicemen's organizations, social clubs, and the general public themselves! The Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers gladly stepped up to the challenge of recording an album featuring music appropriate to many occasions, and the marvelous range of instrumentalists are all well versed for any occasion. This album is broken into four "Occasions," each with splendid music for such a time as a "Joyful Occasion," a "Sporting Occasion," a "Ceremonial Occasion," and also a "Solemn Occasion."

Total Run Time: 64 minutes (includes 3 minutes silence from last two tracks)

Music Performed By:

The Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers; The Fanfare Trumpeters of the Corps of Royal Engineers

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Music for a Joyful Occasion

1. Fanfare: Reigate

2. Fanfare: Joyful Celebration

7. Happy Birthday To You

8. I'm Twenty-One Today

9. For He's a Jolly Good Fellow

10. Anniversary Waltz

11. Auld Lang Syne

12. Auld Lang Syne (slow)

13. Auld Lang Syne (fast)

Music for a Sporting Occasion

14. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

15. Flower of Scotland

16. The Soldier's Song

17. Land of My Fathers

Music for a Ceremonial Occasion

18. Fanfare: Fifty Years On

19. God Save the Queen

20. God Save the Queen (with drum rolls)

21. God Save the Queen (with fanfare)

22. Jerusalem

23. I Vow to Thee My Country

24. Rule Britannia

25. Land of Hope and Glory

Music for a Solemn Occasion

26. Fanfare for a Dignified Occasion

31. Funeral March No 2

32. Evening Hymn and Sunset

33. Last Post

34. Reveille

35. Last Post (1 minute silence) Reveille

36. Last Post (1 minute silence) Reveille

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- Drum and Fife Through History (17th-20th Century) - 00161

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:16:11 -0500

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The very heart and soul of military music is the sound of Fife and Drum. For this collection of Soldiers Tunes, over three hundred years of musical history is played by some of the world's finest exponents of the art of authentic military playing. Famous marches, folk songs, classical melodies, music from the cinema and popular tunes of the day combine to give an irresistible wealth of melody. Many authentic instruments are heard, from 18th century rope tensioned drums to German brass-shelled drums from World War II, helping create a truly history encompassing album of instruments and music from the 17th to 20th centuries.

Total Run Time: 66 minutes

Music Performed By:

Various Artists

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5. March of the Third Regiment of Guards

6. The Downfall of Paris

7. March of the King's COmpany No. 1

8. The Old Coldstream March

9. New Coldstream March

10. See the Conquering Hero Comes

11. Voi Che Sapete (18th Cent)

12. Le Reve Passe

13. Prussian Glory (Prussia 19th Century)

14. Tattoo (1808)

15. Toledo (1914)

16. Wandermarsch (1939-45)

17. Captain Nicholls (1991)

18. Marching Down the Years

19. Massed Corps of Drums Live at Wembley Stadium

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- Marine: Earning the Title - 01129

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:15:49 -0500

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"Once a Marine, always a Marine." The changes last forever. Though valued memories of Recruit Training may fade, in this documentary those memories are vividly recorded forever. You'll share their trials, pains and triumphs. You'll be there with them from Day One to Graduation. Featuring all the highlights of Marine Corps recruit Training, from the challenges of "The Crucible" to the emotion charged moment when they are first addressed as "Marines."

Run Time: 68 minutes, Color

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