No....this one is amazing. But if you turn to Fennell, then is MUST be the classic Eastman recording...NOT the Tokyo. The Eastman account is much more gripping.
It was played prior to the Coronation of King George VI and was selected to be used for the entrance of the Queen Mary, wife of the previous King (George V).
My high school band always plays this after Pomp and Circumstance at our graduation ceremonys. I graduate this year and for this to be uploaded just now is such a cool coincidence.
Such a fine performance! I’ve heard this piece butchered so many times by immature bands wanting to program this epic Walton selection. A stately and restrained tempo adds to the grand nature of this performance. Understated conducting was outstanding to see and I am very impressed with the collective ensemble pitch. Thank you!
Yes!! First it's nice to see a younger conductor that keeps it clean, simple and basic and doesn't try to cue every note in the piece. Secondly, this is written as a processional not a feature, the focus is on the person walking down the aisle, so generally the dynamics are ( and should be) somewhat subdued also from a players perspective, "this one is a chop buster" This was a fine dignified and appropriately restrained where needed performance. (From a 71 yr old British born Canadian with over 3 decades of professional military band experience)
Why did I not know the end US Marine Corps band dressed in unifoms that seem like British military band uniforms? That and they all seem a bit too young. Either way, love me some Walton.
Field musics often wore the opposite color of their unit to be easily identified. Today, you can find British military musicians in blue for the same reason.
The temple is a bit too fast here. I think it loses its majestic charm and stateliness when played too fast. The best recording of this to listen to is the one where Fredrick Fennel is conducting the Tokyo Wind Orchestra. It’s played perfectly and really captures the majestic feel of the piece.
There are three trombone parts. The first player, the principal trombone, has an assistant principal. They share the part so neither gets fatigued over the course of the concert. I suspect that is happening in the horn, cornet, tuba and euphonium sections as well.
Sounds pretty good, has all the technical parts done to the small details. Just felt that it needs more focus on the artistic flair to make it even better, like as if I'm actually really watching a Coronation of a King. Hopefully that can be taken into account in future performances👍
maybe it was the location but the over all sound of the band just doesn't match the sound presented from the Marine Bands rehearsal hall. Also the band doesn't have the precision and dynamics that come from the rehearsal hall with the Colonel conducting. I ill admit however that the band with Lt. Lin conducting are getting to know each other better with more positive results. I also note the gentleman playing Eb Soprano clarinet balances and stays in tune with the flutes and balances much better than the lady we see from time to time.
Thank you. I am sorry to say this, but I really didn't feel a true cohesiveness this band is capable of. I felt the entries were not together as they should be. Now, perhaps, it was the recording environment to some extent. It could have been done better. - Sorry. Ed Swanzey
WHY ARE WE STILL PLAYING THIS isnt there a new coronation march? Surely King Chuckie Trey commissioned a new one?? Or was it modernized with bass drones, robot fart noises, and mumble rap.
Played this in high school marching band (my sophomore year, I believe) - fairly certain that this was chosen because our assistant band director knew that the 27th Lancers drum & bugle corps from Revere MA played it, and wanted to move our band in the direction of corps-style shows ... /s/ USMC (Retired) and East Brunswick (NJ) HS '81
