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Music of the American Revolution: The Birth of Liberty
 
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Music of the American Revolution: The Birth of Liberty

Sherrill Milnes (Performer), Donald MacCourt (Performer), Anonymous (Composer), English Anonymous (Composer), William Billings (Composer), Traditional (Composer), Scottish Traditional (Composer), Abraham Wood (Composer), Neely Bruce (Conductor), Thomas Pyle (Conductor), Daniel Mullen (Performer), American Fife Ensemble (Performer), Liberty Tree Wind Players (Performer), A. Robert Johnson (Performer), William Purvis (Performer), James Richman (Performer), Jon Spong (Performer), Ronald Roseman (Performer), Virginia Brewer (Performer), Seth McCoy (Performer)
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listen  1. Brickmaker MarchAmerican Fife Ensemble0:58$0.99 Buy Track
listen  2. Lamentation Over BostonContinental Harmony Singers ; Thomas Pyle, conductor 5:05$0.99 Buy Track
listen  3. March for The 3rd Regt. of Foot, Lord Amherst'sLiberty Tree Wind Players 1:05$0.99 Buy Track
listen  4. British GrenadiersAmerican Fife Ensemble 1:11$0.99 Buy Track
listen  5. Song on LibertySherrill Milnes, baritone; Jon Spong, harpsichord 2:49$0.99 Buy Track
listen  6. General Scott's MarchLiberty Tree Wind Players0:59$0.99 Buy Track
listen  7. Junto SongSeth McCoy, tenor; James Richman, harpsichord 2:15$0.99 Buy Track
listen  8. Lovely NancyAmerican Fife Ensemble 1:09$0.99 Buy Track
listen  9. American Vicar of BraySherrill Milnes, baritone 4:22$0.99 Buy Track
listen10. IndependenceContinental Harmony Singers ; Neely Bruce, conductor 6:54$0.99 Buy Track
listen11. March of The 35th RegimentLiberty Tree Wind Players 1:54$0.99 Buy Track
listen12. Liberty SongSherrill Milnes, baritone; Jon Spong, harpsichord 3:32$0.99 Buy Track
listen13. Lady Hope's ReelAmerican Fife Ensemble 1:16$0.99 Buy Track
listen14. Parody Upon a Well-known Liberty SongSeth McCoy, tenor; James Richman, harpsichord 3:08$0.99 Buy Track
listen15. March for The 76th RegimentLiberty Tree Wind Players 1:19$0.99 Buy Track
listen16. WarrenContinental Harmony Singers ; Neely Bruce, conductor 4:10$0.99 Buy Track
listen17. Stone Grinds AllAmerican Fife Ensemble 1:01$0.99 Buy Track
listen18. King's Own RegularsSeth McCoy, tenor; James Richman, harpsichord 4:32$0.99 Buy Track
listen19. Washington's MarchLiberty Tree Wind Players 1:26$0.99 Buy Track
listen20. Hymn on PeaceContinental Harmony Singers ; Neely Bruce, conductor 4:34$0.99 Buy Track


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On this CD:
  1. The Brickmaker March
    Composed by Traditional
    with American Fife Ensemble

  2. Lamentation Over Boston
    Composed by William Billings
    Conducted by Thomas Pyle

  3. March for the 3rd Regt. of Foot, Lord Amherst's
    Composed by Traditional

  4. British Grenadiers, for voice & orchestra/band
    Composed by Thomas Arne
    with American Fife Ensemble

  5. Song on Liberty
    Composed by Traditional
    with Sherrill Milnes, Jon Spong

  6. General Scott's March
    Composed by Anonymous

  7. Junto Song
    Composed by Anonymous
    with James Richman, Seth McCoy

  8. Lovely Nancy
    Composed by Traditional
    with American Fife Ensemble

  9. American Vicar of Bray
    Composed by Anonymous
    with Sherrill Milnes

  10. Independence
    Composed by William Billings
    Conducted by Neely Bruce

  11. March of the 35th Regiment
    Composed by Anonymous

  12. Liberty Song
    Composed by Anonymous
    with Sherrill Milnes, Jon Spong

  13. Lady Hope's Reel
    Composed by Anonymous
    with American Fife Ensemble

  14. Parody Upon a Well-known Liberty Song
    Composed by Anonymous
    with James Richman, Seth McCoy

  15. March for the 76th Regt.
    Composed by Anonymous

  16. Warren
    Composed by Abraham Wood
    Conducted by Neely Bruce

  17. Stone Grinds All
    Composed by Traditional
    with American Fife Ensemble

  18. The King's Own Regulars
    Composed by Anonymous
    with James Richman, Seth McCoy

  19. Washington's March
    Composed by Anonymous

  20. Hymn on Peace
    Composed by Abraham Wood
    Conducted by Neely Bruce


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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A good source of enjoyment and education, February 22, 1999
We will never know exactly how these songs sounded when the citizens of Boston were darting black looks to the British regulars on the streets, but I would wager quite a bit that these renditions come pretty close. Of course the "American" accents are an anachronism; but most listeners might be puzzled to hear British accents used for these anti-British songs (with one exception, composed by a British regular!)I have already used selections from this CD to a groups of 3rd and 5th graders and they loved it. So teachers, take note, but be sure they have the words in front of them. A very valuable educational tool that also happens to be a very enjoyable program to hear for its own sake. And as with most New World releases, the annotations alone are worth the price of the product.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Protest Songs of the 1770s, January 23, 2002
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The music that was composed and performed during the American Revolution is presented on this 1 hour CD. Since I was a child, I've enjoyed hearing the drum and fife corps on the Fourth of July and during the Presidential inaugurations, and this CD has several good drum and fife marches. Other selections are 18th century protest songs about taxation ("A taxing we will go...} and British tyranny. There are also some good harpsichord numbers contained on this CD. The musicians are excellent and the sound is clear. I don't know how many common people got to hear music like this during the Revolution, but at least this CD gives the 21st Century listener the opportunity enjoy the "popular" music of 200 years ago. Classical music lovers will enjoy this CD too.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good overall, July 19, 2005
Technically a very clean album. It has a good selection of tunes, particularly for the history buff, however some of the polished choral pieces sound funny when you think that most of them are essentially folk tunes that should be sung with a somewhat less practiced air. Overall, worth the purchase for historical value and good production.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Review of the CD Birth of Liberty
The Good News; The music in the reels, marches and ftc. are great. The harpsichord is wonderful.
The bad news; The singers have opera quality voices and they're much too... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Neal Smiley

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Music from the Birth of Our Nation
A great collection of music from 18th century America.

If you enjoy fifes and drums, choral compositions, patriotic songs, and uplifting music from the birth of America,... Read more

Published on February 2, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Important work of musical heritage
I fell in love with this CD from the first track.The music of the American Fife Ensamble is stirring, I felt positivly rebelious. Read more
Published on February 24, 1999

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