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27 of 27 found the following review helpful:
 Classic US Service Band Recordings! Aug 09, 2005
By Roger Kennedy
Its nice to see these old RCA recordings brought out on CD. These were originally released on LP back in the early 1960s to help finance the Kennedy Center in DC. They were popular recordings then. Unfortunatley only three out of the original four are offered here. Missing is the US Army Band which also recorded as part of this series. The sound qaulity has been left largely as it was, which wes pretty good for early 1960s. The only problem with the original recordings was that they tended to sound poor on the inner tracks of the LP. Fortunately that problem no longer exists on CD. Due to the format there tends to be some repeat material here. How many times do we have to hear the national anthem played by each band! Still, there are some good selections played when these bands were in their prime and larger than they are today. Its good to see recordings being re-issued on US service bands other than Altissimo! which tends to use just in-the-can material from band libraries. Here we have the original stuff played in a manner which is no longer done today. For those seeking vintage recordings of US service bands you can't go wrong here.
25 of 26 found the following review helpful:
 Disappointed listener May 12, 2006
By Tealover
I have been listening to military band music for years, and am rarely disappointed. However, this compendium of music by the U.S. Navy, Army, and Marine bands and associated choral groups is not to my taste. Many of the arrangements are strange, and there is much too much vocal music when what I want to hear is the bands play. I would not have bought this album hhad I known beforehand what I know now.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Bicentennial Military Music Mar 28, 2007
By Barry D. Willard
The music from these three US Military Bands was originally released in 1977 as single Long Playing Records to celebrate the Nation's Bicentennial Celebration. It is missing the US ARMY BAND (which I regret) but otherwise the music is GREAT and the Bands are FIRST CLASS as you might expect. Except for the different services renderings of THE NATIONAL ANTHEM, no marches are duplicated. If you enjoy good foot tapping Martial Music...this 2-CD set is worth the price.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
One of the best Oct 22, 2007
By M. Suppan
Years ago, I've baught an album (LP) from The Navy Band in Italy. I've never heard US-marches before, but liked them from the start.
Now I'm very happy to have this album and two other ones on CD.
If you like marches you'll like this CD.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
United States Military Band Nov 08, 2009
By Karen V
If you like concert band music, and marches especially, then you will love these CDs. I have been a musician in concert bands for over 40 years and the United States Military Bands are the epitomy of excellent concert bands. I just wish there were more military concert band CDs like this available. My only complaint is the the Army's concert band was not included on these cds. I would highly recommend purchasing these if you enjoy this kind of music.
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