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	Grimethorpe Colliery Rjb Band Movie Brass Genres: Jazz, Pop Originating in 1917, the GCB is one of the most critically acclaimed brass bands. Best known for their work on the soundtrack for 'Brassed Off', this is a collection of some of the greatest film music ever written.
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All Artists: Grimethorpe Colliery Rjb Band
Title: Movie Brass
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: RCA Victor Europe
Release Date: 10/15/2001
Album Type: Import
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Styles: Easy Listening, Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 743218839320, 743218839320

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Album Description

Originating in 1917, the GCB is one of the most critically acclaimed brass bands. Best known for their work on the soundtrack for 'Brassed Off', this is a collection of some of the greatest film music ever written.

CD Reviews

A Fresh Sound For Your Favorite Movie Themes

Ronald Griscom | Pennsauken, NJ USA | 06/20/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Start with a great list of popular movies themes, mix in the great sound of the one of the world's best brass bands, and you have the recipe for a very entertaining album. Grimthorpe Colliery Band, featured in the 1995 movie BRASSED OFF!, is one of the top brass bands in the U.K., perhaps the best in the world. Their warm and dynamic sound lends a freshness to music that equals -- and sometimes surpasses -- the orchestral arrangements we heard in the actual movies.

The band has selected a broad range of themes, including four John Williams themes. The selection spans a broad range of time -- from classic themes from THE GREAT ESCAPE and BEN HUR to more modern films such as CHICKEN RUN and GLADIATOR. The JAMES BOND medley is incredible, as are the arrangements of STAR WARS and ROCKY.

The brass band used to be a common form of entertainment in the early part of the 20th century. Nearly every town in America had some kind of a brass band. Now, it seems to be a dying art. If you love the sound of a great brass band, or if you are a fan of movie themes from great composers like Elmer Bernstein, John Williams and Bill Conti, this is a must-have CD for your collection."