Remember folks that Part 4 of this Overture is often referred to as "The Gallop", so it stands to reason that it should make the listener think and feel as if he or she is GALLOPING!!!
I am not the only one that thinks some of the British bands play everything faster just to prove a point. The music and musicality get lost in the blur. I appreciate the comments below
Rob Tro, I don't know, if you take the time to listen, do you have to be an expert to make a comment? I actually enjoyed it, but I totally get what some of the commenters say about it being so fast that it's presented more as an exercise in technical ability than really conveying the overall sound or feel of the piece. It's a legitimate reaction.
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Brian Tuma and Brian Baumgarn , you both comment on the speed at which this piece is played. In my opinion, you should both learn to listen faster, the musicality does not get lost in a blur, that is a reflection of your own dull response to the music, learn to listen faster, and you might one day catch up with the music.
Except they’ve played it that fast and really well. Sure there’s one or two unwanted glissandi in the fast semiquaver sections but as a whole, regardless of tempo this is a fantastic performance of this piece of music.
That cornet solo was awful. Listen to Grimethorpe Colliery Band playing the same piece..... their 1st cornet played it in one breath, no split notes....perfection.
Absolutely agree entirely. Just listened to Widor's toccata before this and it was as usual so fast, it was gappy and bitty and not nice to listen to. Childs needs to stop taking things at tempo de tear arse and start letting the music speak. He's becoming the Diane Bish of the brass band world.
the audience seemed to love it though... I think we are listening out of context. i assume this is an encore? therefore, the mentallity is lets play something thatll really knock their socks off. something to leave with their toes tapping and then the band can finish their programme? maybe im wrong but it is a brass band. its entertainment and if it draws the desired response from an audience then they are getting it right. just my opinion though.
