TAS Wilson Audiophile W 8823 WINDS OF WAR STUNNING NM
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A SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING RECORDS-THE SMALL PRINT
TAS Wilson Audiophile W 8823 WINDS OF WAR STUNNING NM
COVER IS VG++ W/ A WHITE STICKER ON THE LABEL
RECORD IS NM- ALTHOUGH THERE IS A VERY LIGHT SURFACE SCUFF ON SIDE ONE
THAT DOES NOT AFFECT ITS PLAY
1988 Original Made In USA With Long Out Of Print .-STEREO
Description : A Terrific Copy, And Long Recognized On The TAS List As One Of The Best Recordings Ever In
The Classical Literature. Watch Your Volume Here, There Are Segments That Are Very Demanding And Many
Percussive Surprises !
Winds Of War And Peace
National Symphonic/ AC Winds
The Conductor : Lowell Graham
TAS List Record Original By USA Wilson Audiophile & A GRANT FROM TAS HELPED SUPPORT THIS LP
Side One :
1. Liberty Fanfare (4:14)
Liberty Fanfare was composed for the centennial celebration of the Statue of Liberty in 1986. This fanfare set the
stage for one of the most spectacular celebrations in America’s history .
2. Commando March (3:29)
Composed in 1943, “Commando March” represents Barber’s first band work. Written in a quadruple meter, the
composition utilizes the constant contrast of dotted and triplet rhythms while the melody is presented four times in
different orchestrations.
3. Festive Fanfare March (5:11)
Festive Fanfare March, the third in his series of fanfare marches, received the Ostwald Award in composition by
the American Bandmasters Association in 1973. It is a work that is technical, bright in color, and effervescent in
Spirit.
4. Victory at Sea (10:14)
Victory at Sea was among the most watched and respected television series in the history of that medium.
Richard Rodgers composed the music for the twenty-six half hour episodes. Robert Russell Bennett, the
unsurpassed arranger of the time, arranged the music giving it the color and feeling that matched the pictures.
Thus we have thirteen hours of music that captures the emotional dimension of war at sea. This arrangement by
Bennett samples highlights from those episodes, communicating that which neither camera or word could convey.
Side Two :
1. El Camino Real (10:07)
El Camino Real, which literally means “The Kings Highway”, bears the subtitle “A Latin Fantasy”. The piece was
completed in 1985. The first section of music is based on the dance form known as the “Jota”, while the second,
contrasting section is derived from the “Fandango”, but is altered in both time and tempo from its usual form.
2. A Santa Cecilia (3:00)
“A Santa Cecilia” is an Italian march written for St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music. Unlike the marches of John
Philip Sousa, Karl King and Henry Fillmore, Italian marches are usually lyrical and moderately slow. This march
is a fine example of the significant contributions that Italians have made to American wind band music.
3. Symphonic Dance # 3 (6:27)
Composed in 1964. Fiesta is one of a group of five pieces originally commissioned for the 25th anniversary of the
San Antonio Symphony. This piece depicts the pageantry of Latin American celebrations - street bands to bull
fights.
The Conductor Lowell Graham : ---------------
Lowell Graham, a native of Greeley, Colorado, has earned recognition as one of America’s most talented young
conductors. He was graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with both his Bachelor of Arts and
Master of Arts degrees. Additionally, he was the fist person to be awarded the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree
in Orchestral Conducting from the Catholic University of America.
Lowell Graham has led orchestras and bands on record and in performance throughout the world. He is the
current conductor and commander of the United States Air Force Tactical Air Command Band.
MUSIC NOTE : -----------------------------
It's So Hard Knowing Where To Start Or Stop In Discussing This Record .
Fact Is, It's Recorded By Loudspeaker Manufacturer David Wilson, One Of The Best Record On The
Planet . (He Wanted Real Music That He Could Witness, Know In His Bones, To Help Him Design The Best
Loudspeakers. So He Took Up Recording .)
Next, The People Involved In This Project Reads Like A Hall Of Fame In Audiophile :
John Curl (Of Mark Levinson Fame) Designed The Recorder ; Sheffield Lab And Doug Sax Were Pulled In
For The Mastering ; Teldec Did The Pressing ; And The Whole Enterprise Was Auditioned Through Wilson
WATTs And WAMMs, Utilizing Spectral Electronics From Keith Johnson (Reference Records).
Fact Is, Even Harry Pearson Of TAS Was Present, For Moral Support, I'm Told .
And, Yes, From The First Moment Lowell Graham Starts Conducting The National Symphonic Winds, Give
That Listening Chair Seat-Belt A Tug, Ok ?
VICTORY AT SEA, FESTIVAL FANFARE, And COMMANDO MARCH Are Going To Be Blowing Some
Major Music Your Way . (And From An Acoustic You Can Quite Literally "See," The Recording Is So Fine .)
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Unless you buy a vinyl record that is SEALED, or in NEAR-MINT condition,there will always be some type of surface sounds, or background noise, known as pops and crackling.
If the LP has been played a couple of times, it can never be perfect. This is especially noticeable in classical records, which have quiet passages.
I know there is software that you can use to clean up your records to record on CDs, if you so choose.
You are buying vinyl LPs because they sound better than CDs, however the pops and crackling come with an LP.
Ratings and Definitions of LP Conditions in order to avoid confusion:
ALL TAS RECORDS ARE LISTENED TO ON MY EQUIPMENT WHICH IS A HIGH END TECHNICS TURNTABLE & CARTRIDGE WITH A SANSUI AMP. I DO TRY TO LISTEN TO SECTIONS OF ALL RECORDS, BUT SOMETIMES THEY ARE VISUALLY GRADED IF THEY LOOK REALLY CLEAN.
Mint (M). Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played or still sealed. I use this rating very sparingly – Cover must be in the shrink wrap for this grade. Some promo copies can get this grade since they originally were never in shrink wrap.
Near Mint (NM). LP cover, inserts, e.g., lyrics sleeves, posters, promo cards, have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable flaws. LP shows hardly any signs that it ever has been played or it has been treated with great respect, cover can be in shrink wrap unless it is a promo copy.
Very Good Plus Plus (VG++). This LP may show some signs that it was played a few times or many times but the LP was treated with respect. LP surface may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches/hairlines that do not affect the overall listening experience. The cover may have some ring/spine wear and discoloration. Inner sleeves/booklets may have some slight wear. The LP cover may have also a cut-out hole, corner indentation not disturbing the overall condition of the LP itself. Can have a sticker or label attached if it is a promo copy. There will be pops and crackling in the quiet sections.
Very Good Plus(VG+). Conditions as described in VG++ may be found in a more pronounced way on LP for this rating. Surface noise may be evident upon playing, especially in soft and other passages, but not overpowering the music. Wear may be noticeable. Scratches may affect the sound in places. The cover and the labels may show some writing, or have stickers or residue attached.
Very Good (VG). LP in Very Good condition will have surface noise and scratches and it might have one skip, which will be noted in the description. The cover or sleeve may have seam splits, (however archival transparent tape will be used to fix the seam).
Good (G). I WILL NOT SELL A RECORD IN THIS CONDITION.
Also, there will be grading which is in between like VG to VG+ as cover might be one grade and record another.
A SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING REFUNDS:
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FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Any item returned for refund must be in the same condition it was shipped in and clearly marked on the customs form "RETURN FOR REFUND" otherwise a customs fee will be charged to me and WILL BE DEDUCTED from the refund amount.
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