Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of American history with the Eastman Wind Ensemble's captivating album, "The Civil War - Its Music and Its Sounds." Released in 1962 under Decca Music Group Ltd., this extraordinary collection spans over two hours and eight minutes, offering a unique auditory journey through the music and sounds that defined the Civil War era.
The album is a meticulously curated selection of both Union and Confederate band music, field music, and soldier songs, providing a comprehensive sonic landscape of the period. From the stirring marches and gallops to the poignant waltzes and quicksteps, each piece is performed with precision and passion by the renowned Eastman Wind Ensemble.
Highlights include the patriotic "Hail to the Chief" and "Hail Columbia" from the Union troops, the evocative "Dixie" and "Maryland, My Maryland" from the Confederate troops, and the shared field music pieces like "The Girl I Left Behind Me" and "Garry Owen." The album also features a compelling narration that contextualizes the music within the historical events of Fort Sumter to Gettysburg.
With arrangements attributed to notable figures such as G.W. Ingals, C.S. Grafulla, and J.A. Leinbach, the music is both authentic and engaging. The Eastman Wind Ensemble's masterful interpretation brings these historic pieces to life, offering a vivid and immersive experience that transcends time.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a music lover, or simply curious about the sounds of the past, this album is a treasure trove of musical heritage that will captivate and educate.
Hail to the ChiefJames Sanderson, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Listen to the Mocking Bird - Band Music of the Union Troops/Arr. attributed to G.W. IngalsAlice Hawthorne, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Palmyra Scottische - Band Music of the Union Troops/Arranged by C.S. GrafullaMr. Rowlathem,, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Hail Columbia - Band Music of the Union TroopsPhilip Phile, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Freischütz Quickstep - Band Music of the Union Troops/Arranged from Von Weber's "Der Freischütz"J. Claudio S. Grafulla, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Parade - Band Music of the Union Troops/Arranged by C.S. GrafullaAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Port Royal Galop - Band Music of the Union TroopsJ. Claudio S. Grafulla, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Nightingale Waltz - Band Music of the Union TroopsJ. Claudio S. Grafulla, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
La Marseillaise - Band Music of the Union Troops/Arranged by C.S. GrafullaClaude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Dixie & Bonnie Blue Flag - Band Music of the Confederate Troops/Arranged by J. LeinbachDaniel D. Emmett/Harry Macarthy,, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Cheer Boys Cheer - Band Music of the Confederate TroopsHenry Russell, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Luto Quickstep - Band Music of the Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Old North State - Band Music of the Confederate Troops/Arr. attributed to J.A. LeinbachAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Easter Galop - Band Music of the Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Come, dearest, the daylight is gone - Band Music of the Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Maryland, My Maryland - Band Music of the Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Waltz (No.19, Book I of the Regiment Band of the 26th North Carolina) - Band Music of the Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Psalm 100 - "Old Hundredth"/Band Music of the Confederate Troops/Attributed to Loys Bourgeois (c.1510-c.1560)Anonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
The Girl I Left Behind Me - Field Music of Union and Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
The Recruiting Sergeant - Field Music of Union and Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Jefferson and Liberty - Field Music of Union and Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Old 1812 - Field Music of Union and Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Carry Me Back - Field Music of Union and Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Liverpool Hornpipe - Field Music of Union and Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Newport - Field Music of Union and Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Garry Owen - Field Music of Union and Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Cavalry Bugle Signals - Field Music of Union and Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
The Sounds of Conflict: Fort Sumter to GettysburgSpeech, Martin Gabel
NarrationTraditional, Martin Gabel
Twinkling Stars Quickstep - Band Music of the Union TroopsJohn P. Ordway, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
O Kentucky, Kentucky - Band Music of the Union TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming - Band Music of the Union TroopsStephen Foster, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Un Ballo in Maschera Quickstep - Band Music of the Union Troops/Arranged from Verdi's "Un ballo in maschera"J. Claudio S. Grafulla, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
St Patrick's Day in the morning - Band Music of the Union Troops/Arranged by C.S. GrafullaAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Grafulla's Quickstep - Band Music of the Union TroopsJ. Claudio S. Grafulla, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Garry Owen - Band Music of the Union TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Cavalry Quickstep - Band Music of the Union TroopsJ. Claudio S. Grafulla, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Storm Galop - Band Music of the Union TroopsJ. Claudio S. Grafulla, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
26th Regiment Quickstep - Band Music of the Confederate Troops/Attributed to J.A. LeinbachAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Lulu's Gone - Band Music of the Confederate TroopsStephen Foster, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Tramp, Tramp, Tramp - Band Music of the Confederate TroopsGeorge Frederick Root, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Juanita - Band Music of the Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Carry Me Back (to Old Virginny's Shore) - Band Music of the Confederate TroopsJames A. Bland, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Bugle Signals for the Service of Skirmishers - Field Music of Union and Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Drum Calls - Field Music of Union and Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Camp and Field Duty Calls for Fifes and Drums - Field Music of Union and Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
The Appomatox Bugle - Field Music of Union and Confederate TroopsAnonymous, Boyde Hood
We Are Coming, Father Abra'am - Song of the Union and Confederate SoldiersLuther O. Emerson, Martin Gabel, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground - Song of the Union and Confederate SoldiersWalter C. Kittredge, Martin Gabel, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Goober Peas - Song of the Union and Confederate SoldiersA.E. Blackmar, Martin Gabel, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
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