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One Nation Under God

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It might not be everyone's cup of tea but One Nation Under God is a beautiful ode to patriotism and the United States of America. There isn't a clunker in the 20 songs on the album, not surprising considering you get things like Nearer My God to Thee, God Bless America or Amazing Grace. A fantastic job by the various military bands who contributed to this effort!

This CD is definately for people who are looking to get some uplifting patriotic music for listening to at home, the office, for parades, barbecues, and ecspecially holidays like the 4th of July. Its got all of America's greatest hits including "The Star Spangled Banner", "Amazing Grace", "America The Beautiful", along with other less well known gems such as "Godspeed", and "Pslam for Band". All of the songs are played excellently by the US Marine, Navy, and Air Force bands. The label that put out this release, Altissimo Records actually specializes in military music, so if you like this check our their other releases. Overall Highly Recommended!!!

"One Nation Under God" is a great compilation of inspirational patriotic music, superbly performed by truly world-class musicians.
The selection of music was excellent, and very much in keeping with the title and the theme of the album. The opening recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance by Senator Thompson, underscored by a most respectful and reverent lead-in to "God of Our Fathers", perfectly set the stage for the well-appointed and majestically performed music that followed.

Several pieces evoked solemn contemplation and reverence, leading to others of pride, majesty and tribute, all arranged and played with proper respect and appropriate to the theme "One Nation Under God".
This is a magnificent and timeless album that will hold a prominent spot in my collection, and be often enjoyed.

After watching A Capitol Fourth 2011(the national fourth of july concert/fireworks in D.C.) i wanted some patriotic music with that brass sound you get from the military bands. However many compilations of this type are march heavy, whereas I was looking for something a little more spiritual. This compilation has a gorgeous 'symphonic' orchestration. If you want simple, unadorned pieces, this may not be for you, but if you want that sound and high quality performances all around, that you'll probably enjoy it... definitely a sit-back-with-headphones sorta album. God bless the United States of America.

This product is an excellent choice for me. As a brass musician, I really enjoy the calibre of these world-class musicians and the musical arrangements of the selections. The choice of the 20 included selections is wonderful - they fit the title and bring out those emotions of pride, patriotism and appreciation for our great country. I also enjoy the wide range/variety of these selections.
All in all, this CD has already provided me with many hours of enjoyment in its totally energetic and upbeat delivery.

I love that Fred Thompson is on this album. Though his bid for the presidency was unsuccessful this is a great treat on a great album.

Again, I think altissimo! is going over the top here with the raw patriotism bit. Sure we should be proud of this country, but there does reach a point where it becomes too much and is embarrassing. That point is reached here with this mixed bag of recordings pulled in from over the place, many already released from Altissimo! before and just re-packaged here. If you don't mind patriotism served with a lot of relish then this CD is for you.