God Bless America/US Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants
God Bless the USA/US Army Band and Chorus
We Are All a Family/Al McCree
Trinkets and Beads/Al McCree
The Higher We Fly/US Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants
God of Our Fathers/US Marine Band
Lord Guard and Guide/US Air Force Singing Sergeants
Eternal Father/US Navy Sea Chanters
Natinal Anthem/US Army Band
The Army Goes Rolling Along/US Army Band
The Marines Hymn/US Marine Band
Anchors Aweigh/US Navy Band
Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder/US Air Force Band
Semper Paratus/US Coast Guard Band
US Public Health Service March/US Coast Guard Band
Reveille
First Call
Assembly
Attention
Adjutant's Call
Mess Call
Recall
Retreat
To The Colors
Tattoo
Taps
Echo Taps
Taps with Orchestra
This compilation CD is a must for any organization with military ties that needs ceremonial music for any event. This is the very first CD of its kind combining recordings from all the US Military bands and choruses.
This compilation CD is a must for any organization with military ties that needs ceremonial music for any event. This is the very first CD of its kind combining recordings from all the US Military bands and choruses.
CD Reviews
ATTENTION Military Brats
Fred O'Kelley | San Antonio, TX USA | 04/19/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you've ever been proud of, or miss, being a Military Brat, this is a collection you don't want to pass up. As a "lifer" Military Brat and a Vietnam-era soldier, many of the songs and bugle calls on this recording were a part of the daily background, but two additional songs ("We are All a Family" and "Trinkets and Beads") really sum up a unique lifestyle; every Military Family should hear them - as either a reminder or a prophesy.If you're just looking for patriotic music or select bugle calls (as I was), this is a great collection; if the military is (or was) a significant part of your daily life, it becomes far more. Thanks, NMFA, for a great production."
Great Collection of US Srvice Bands
Roger Kennedy | 01/07/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the real stuff here. Patriotic music played by the premier bands of the US Armed Forces. This is not a random collection of bands just playing patriotic numbers. These are the real thing, played in superlative fashion, and recorded in top notch manner. There is something for everyone here. Great Sousa marches, patriotic pieces, vocal selections, and army bugle calls. Check out the Altissimo! catalog for additional recordings by these great bands."
You have already paid for your copy of this music - Don't bu
franzkafka | 07/06/2009
(1 out of 5 stars)
"All American taxpayers have alredy paid for a copy of the recordings on this disc. Indeed, the recordings on this disc (as well as all Altissimo military recordigs that I am aware of) are public domain and are available directly from the Army Band at Fort Meyer, VA. There is absolutely nothing wrong with what Altissimo does here. Nevertheless, as Altissimo knows, the military must provide interested members of the public with free copies of these same military recordings - albeit, perhaps, in a different order and with different cover art. Indeed, the law that guarantees all Americans free access to these recordings also allows Altissimo or anyone else, for that matter, to make unlimited copies of these songs - because they cannot be copy protected! So - why wouldn't you call the offices of the Army Band for free copies or check out the Army Band Website?"
The Music is Fantastic!!!
Morgan Alicia Gates | Nashville, TN | 05/28/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I really enjoyed the tracks on this album, and if you enjoy traditional
patriotic standards, you will also really enjoy this album. Many reviews have failed to mention that this album
was made in association with the NMFA, which is a great organization that supports the families of service members. The idea that this album is exploitative or is engaging in war profiteering
is a little extreme. Simply, it is a collection of MUSIC that is ideal for a Fourth of
July or Memorial Day celebration. I hope this helps those of you who just
want to know about the album without the political commentary."
Very Good Compilation
A. Espinosa | San Jose, CA | 02/25/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Anchor's Aweigh's sound quality was the weakest but passable. USAF Band recordings were OK. US Army band and the Marine Corp band were good to very good. On a good stereo system the National Anthem and Army Goes Rolling Along were simply magnificent. All the other recordings except the few mentioned above were also of good quality. The Bugle Calls were simply excellent. We use them to teach our children the flag raising and retreat ceremony.
For a military family, this compilation is excellent, "Trinkets and Beads" brings back fond memories. As for the other praises, it may be difficult for a civilian family to appreciate."
Track Listings (37) - Disc #1