Wonderful to hear this again. PJBE visited my school around 1980 (I played the tuba at the time). The PJBE's John Fletcher had already recorded what is in my opinion the definitive version of Vaughan Williams' Tuba Concerto.
I can recall many many long years ago seeing the PJBE performing at a school where I was a member of the brass band, what they were doing there heaven knows, perhaps it was intended as inspiration for us kids, This was way back in the 1960's
What an awesome march. I can just visualize the Earl's Army stretched out across the hills with banners blowing in the wind and the sunlight gleaming off axes, spears, and swords! My brother's high school band played this in wind ensemble for regionals and received all Is and I did the same in my high school band wind ensemble where we received all Is as well only eight years later!
Did the Earl actually have an army? Assuming this is Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford (1550 - 1604), he did a great deal of creative writing, was heavily involved in politics. travelled widely, was very keen on the theatre - but never took part in a military campaign. This music would have been used for formal occasions such as processions or banquets.
Yes, I recall hearing this piece a long time ago when I had the original Philip Brass Ensemble record. Sweet memories. You cannot beat good quality playing, and good quality music such as this example. Robert Searle
Michael Laird's piccolo trumpeting is outstanding - I wonder what happenned to all the Argo recordings the PJBE made in the 1970's - I used to have them all.
The Earl of Oxford (Shake-speare) had a lot of musical gifts; I wonder how much he participated in the composition of his "March" during the decade long association with William Byrd (??).
Can anyone here help me. Thirty or more years ago, Laird made a recording of Italian cornett works for a small company by the name of Gale Recordings. I've been trying to acquire a CD version for years. Any ideas anyone?
As prbredder points out in one of the other comments...Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford (1550-1604) is known to us today also by another name: "Bard" - the one and only.
this is the best rendition i've ever heard of this peice. The prominent tuba adds alot.
The late John Fletcher.
And the drums the frightening threat.
@@barrypoupard7009 God rest him
One of the best recordings on RUclips!!!!
I agree. The true Shakespeare must be delighted in the sky.
Wonderful to hear this again. PJBE visited my school around 1980 (I played the tuba at the time). The PJBE's John Fletcher had already recorded what is in my opinion the definitive version of Vaughan Williams' Tuba Concerto.
You can just see an army approaching over the hills with banners flying!!
Yes!! I bought this record vinyl LP the other day to get this track but then i heard the Gibbons "in nomine" too and i am so lucky!!
I can recall many many long years ago seeing the PJBE performing at a school where I was a member of the brass band, what they were doing there heaven knows, perhaps it was intended as inspiration for us kids, This was way back in the 1960's
I actually only began to listen to this for my Music class, but this absolutely beautiful. I've replayed it at least five times now.
What an awesome march. I can just visualize the Earl's Army stretched out across the hills with banners blowing in the wind and the sunlight gleaming off axes, spears, and swords! My brother's high school band played this in wind ensemble for regionals and received all Is and I did the same in my high school band wind ensemble where we received all Is as well only eight years later!
Did the Earl actually have an army? Assuming this is Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford (1550 - 1604), he did a great deal of creative writing, was heavily involved in politics. travelled widely, was very keen on the theatre - but never took part in a military campaign. This music would have been used for formal occasions such as processions or banquets.
@@rolandscales9380 And he was William Shakespeare. And he didn't actually die in 1604. Otherwise, it's all correct.
@@varkony60 Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, died 1604 June 24.
@@johnbeattie5014 Thank you for the photo of the burial service. Oh wait, there was no one...
@@varkony60 Reminds us of the Christopher Marlowe burial service...
John Fletcher's tuba line and at the other end Michael Laird's piccolo trumpet ......
This is magical.
Yes, I recall hearing this piece a long time ago when I had the original Philip Brass Ensemble record. Sweet memories. You cannot beat good quality playing, and good quality music such as this example.
Robert Searle
Tout simplement génial
This recording is maintaining a good quality sound for more than 10 years already!
R.I.P John Fletcher
Michael Laird's piccolo trumpeting is outstanding - I wonder what happenned to all the Argo recordings the PJBE made in the 1970's - I used to have them all.
AWESOME!!!!
The Earl of Oxford (Shake-speare) had a lot of musical gifts; I wonder how much he participated in the composition of his "March" during the decade long association with William Byrd (??).
Oxenford, my friend :) This the way he, the real Shakespeare wrote his own name.
pb: May we discuss offline? - JRB
Of course we'd love for documentation to turn up that he participated 100% - i.e. that in fact it was HIS composition!
Perfection.
Ídolos
man i gotta play this in a brass esmmble tomorrow and we're just in 7th and 8th grade s***
@ericbelify John Fletcher, an inspiration for all tuba players... At least for me!
Dont forget the drummer Mick Baker ex pupil at Belfairs High School.
うますぎる^_^
Can anyone here help me. Thirty or more years ago, Laird made a recording of Italian cornett works for a small company by the name of Gale Recordings. I've been trying to acquire a CD version for years. Any ideas anyone?
good
Listen to bass trombone lay some serious pipe.
were is the sheet music for this available? it would help alot if someone replied
As prbredder points out in one of the other comments...Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford (1550-1604) is known to us today also by another name: "Bard" - the one and only.
Not really. It's an old old conspiracy theory. These old tales have been around a long time...