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American Patrol
American Patrol
Played for us by Stephen Ades. "American Patrol" was written in 1885 and was one of a number of 'Patrol' marches, each with the same structure, depicting soldiers approaching from far off, arriving, parading and then marching off into the distance. American Patrol is now best known in the arrangement by Glen Miller. My arrangement draws on both Glen Miller's and on Meacham's original score.
This was recorded using a Beta test version of the Wurlitzer Opus 1680, originally in the Albee Theatre in Cincinnati - now enlarged from 19 to 31 ranks and located at the Music Hall Ballroom in Cincinnati. The organ has the characteristic Wulitzer 'big sounds' and the additions have also given it a more mellow side.
Emily
Emily
"Emily" is a popular song composed by Johnny Mandel, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was the title song to the 1964 film The Americanization of Emily. Played for us by Pierre Fracalanza using the Dry set and HW V added reverb. This song has been recorded by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Jack Jones, Paul Desmond, Tony Bennett, Bill Evans, and Barbra Streisand. It is a great demonstration of the delicacy possible when playing this sample set.
I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
Iain McGlinchey plays the classic ballad "I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good", a pop and jazz standard with music by Duke Ellington and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster - published in 1941. It was introduced in the musical revue Jump for Joy by Ivie Anderson. It is a composition that draws praise from musicologists, particularly its harmonies and its melodic contour, which includes the jump of a ninth from d to e in the first measure, a stretch that is fun for musicians but can be a hurdle for some vocalists.
Begin the Beguine
Begin the Beguine
Played for us by Stephen Ades. "Begin the Beguine" is a popular song written by Cole Porter. Porter composed the song between Kalabahi, Indonesia, and Fiji during a 1935 Pacific cruise aboard Cunard's ocean liner Franconia. In October 1935, it was introduced by June Knight in the Broadway musical Jubilee, produced at the Imperial Theatre in New York City. The song was made famous as a big hit for Artie Shaw and his band, with an extended swing orchestra version, although the record company thought so little of it that they released it as a B side. This version of "Begin the Beguine" became a best-selling record in 1938, peaking at no. 3, skyrocketing Shaw and his band to fame and popularity. The recording became one of the most famous and popular of the entire Swing Era. Subsequent re-releases by RCA Victor and other releases on LPs, tapes and CDs have kept the recording readily available continuously ever since its initial release.
Sabrina
Sabrina
Wurlitzer Opus 1680 playing a duet with the Garritan Steinway D Piano, under the fingers of the great Pierre Fracalanza! This is a piano/organ duet of John William's Theme from the circa 1995 remake of the motion picture "Sabrina". Enjoy this stunning piece of music as it shows off the pallet of orchestral colors.
If I Had A Girl Like You
If I Had A Girl Like You
Written by Billy Rose, Mort Dixon, and Ray Henderson in 1925 - a wonderful jazz swing made famous in the 1930s by Rudy Vallee. A wistful and affecting love ballad with just the right blend of sentimentality and verve. Played for us by Iain McGlinchey.
Home in Pasadena
Home in Pasadena
This is much more typical Wurlitzer repertoire, played for us by Stephen Ades. "Home in Pasadena" is a song with music by Harry Warren and lyrics by Grant Clarke and Edgar Leslie. In the song, the singer, about to travel to Pasadena by Pullman Train, describes the attractions of his destination. It was published in 1923, early in Warren's songwriting career. In 1924 it was recorded by Paul Whiteman, by Billy Murray with Ed Smalle, and by Al Jolson. More recently it was the inspiration for the band The Pasadena Roof Orchestra.
East of the Sun and West of the Moon
East of the Sun and West of the Moon
“East of the Sun, West of the Moon” may be the English translation of the title of a Norwegian folktale first published in the mid-19th century, involving a white bear offering to take the youngest child to fix a family’s poor position. This popular song was written by Brooks Bowman, while he was an undergraduate at Princeton University, for the 1934 production of the Princeton Triangle Club's production of Stags at Bay. It was published in 1934 by Santly Bros., and soon became a hallmark of the Princeton Tigertones, one of Princeton University's all-male a cappella groups. "East of the Sun" was first recorded by Hal Kemp for Brunswick Records on Dec. 1, 1934, and has remained a jazz standard since the 1950s. It has been recorded by numerous artists, including Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Charlie Parker, Charles Lloyd, Stan Getz, and Diana Krall. Played for us by Iain McGlinchey.
Pavane
Pavane
A pavane is a slow processional dance common in Europe during the 16th century (Renaissance). The Pavane in F-sharp minor, Op. 50, is a pavane by the French composer Gabriel Fauré written in 1887. It was originally a piano piece, but is better known in Fauré's version for orchestra and optional chorus. Obtaining its rhythm from the slow processional Spanish court dance of the same name, the Pavane ebbs and flows from a series of harmonic and melodic climaxes, conjuring a haunting Belle Époque elegance. The piece is scored for only modest orchestral forces consisting of string instruments and one pair each of flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, and horns. A typical performance lasts about six minutes. Here we have Stephen Ades playing the Pavane on the Unit Orchestra!
King Cotton March
King Cotton March
Here is a romp from the King of the American march, John Philip Sousa. The march "King Cotton" was commissioned for a great trade exposition held in Atlanta, Georgia in 1895 to show off the produce of the southern states of America. It certainly puts the organ through its paces! Played for us by Iain McGlinchey.
Concierto de Aranjuez
Concierto de Aranjuez
The Concierto de Aranjuez is a guitar concerto by the Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo. Written in 1939, it is by far Rodrigo's best-known work, and its success established his reputation as one of the most significant Spanish composers of the 20th century. Played for us by Stephen Ades, his arrangement of the slow movement of this concerto draws on both Rodrigo's orginal score and on the brass band arrangement featured in the film 'Brassed Off'. The Concierto de Aranjuez was inspired by the gardens at Palacio Real de Aranjuez, the spring resort palace and gardens built by Philip II in the last half of the 16th century and rebuilt in the middle of the 18th century by Ferdinand VI. The work attempts to transport the listener to another place and time through the evocation of the sounds of nature.
Sunny Afternoon
Sunny Afternoon
"Sunny Afternoon" is a song by the Kinks, written by chief songwriter Ray Davies. The song later featured on the Face to Face album as well as being the title track for their 1967 compilation album. Like its contemporary "Taxman" by The Beatles, the song references the high levels of progressive tax taken by the British Labour government of Harold Wilson. Played for use by Stephen Ades.
Georgy Girl
Georgy Girl
Played for us by Stephen Ades, "Georgy Girl" is a song by the Australian pop/folk music group the Seekers. It was used as the title song for the 1966 film of the same name. Tom Springfield, who had written "I'll Never Find Another You", composed the music and Jim Dale supplied the lyrics. The song is heard at both the beginning and end of the film, with markedly different lyrics (and with different lyrics again from those in the commercially released version). It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Yeoman of the Guard Medley
Yeoman of the Guard Medley
Stephen Ades plays for us a delightful Gilbert and Sullivan medley of songs from Yeoman of the Guard. The medley comprises of:
- When Maiden Loves
- When Our Gallant Norman Foes
- Were I Thy Bride
- Tell a Tale of Cock and Bull
- I Have a Song to Sing O (Finale)
The Yeoman of the Guard is unusual among Gilbert and Sullivan operas in that its plot does not rely on a weak sleight of hand at the ending, and because it ends tragically. It also contains some of Sullivan's finest music. The Albee sample set provides a wonderful range of symphonic sounds, from the lighter ‘Were I Thy Bride’ to the austere ‘When our Gallant Norman Foes’.
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