PM001 Sousa

PM001

PM 001 SOUSA. Tribute to John Philip Sousa, performances from the parade ground, dance floor and 3-ring circus.

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From THE MILITARY BAND, Capitol ZW 1056, Felix Slatkin

[1] National anthem of the United States, aka Anacreon in Heaven J. S. Smith [c1775], instrumental version with drum roll intro. A must have. Words by Francis Scott Key [1814] "The Defence of Ft. McHenry" 1:40
- Oh say can you see, by the dawn's early light, what so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight, o'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say, does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave, o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
[2] The Stars and Stripes Forever [1896], the most familiar song of national pride world wide. (the national anthem gets little play outside America) Official march of the USA. 3:30
[3] El Capitan [1896], from the opera of the same name. 2:15
[4] The Washinton Post [1889], a newspaper of repute.2:25

From SOUSA IN STEREO, Warner Bros BST 1209 Military Band/Henry Mancini

[5] The Thunderer [1889]. While the Sousa Band itself never marched, this is his most popular composition for those who do parades.2:45
[6] The Gladiator [1886]. Sousa's first "hit" march. 2:40
[7] Invincible Eagle [1901] 2:35
[8] King Cotton [1895], written for the Cotton States Exposition of 1895. 2:35
[9] Manhattan Beach [1893] of New York City. 2:10
[10] Hands Across the Sea [1899].2:25

Sousa is truly international in fame and his compositions are considered popular music in Great Britain and Austria.

From FAMOUS MARCHES OF SOUSA, London LPM 70016 Band of the Grenadier Guards/Major F.J. Harris

From SOUSA MARCHES, Westminister WTC 145 Deutschmeister Band/ Julius Herrmann

[13] Liberty Bell [1893], especially popular with European bands, with or without bells. This performance is with. 2:15
[14] The Power and the Glory [1923] or March of the Mitten Men. Trio has "Onward Christan Soldiers" melody. 3:00
[15] The Washington Post [1889]. That outrageous dance craze, the two-step, was greatly enjoyed in Austria when done to this frisky piece.3:40
[16] Sound Off [1885] a very early composition. 3:20
[17] Hands Across the Sea [1899], here lookin' at you, America.2:40

From CIRCUS CARNIVAL CALLIOPE, Audio Fidelity AFLP 1958

[18] Hail to the Spirit of Liberty [1900], Sousa music was the mainstay of the big top and circus parade.2:10

from GREAT MARCHES FOR BAND, Fidelity Sound Recordings LP 1244 (1963)Purdue University Band/Al G. Wright.

from BAND SPECTACULAR, Audio Engineering Associate AEA 1319 California State University Northridge Wind Ensemble/David Whitwell

from REEDS & PIPES, R-VCR H001, Ontario-Chaffey Showband/Jack Mercer. May 17, 1999.

TRT 58:54