Re: physical/aural sensation survey


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Posted by Tom Mason on February 07, 2001 at 16:34:10:

In Reply to: physical/aural sensation survey posted by Joe S. on February 07, 2001 at 02:12:39:

I occasionally listen to the University of Illinois Symphonic Band recordings of Percy Grainger tunes that was recorded in the 60's? (Over the Hills and Far Away). I especially enjoy listening to record 2, side b, #1; Duke of Marlborough Fanfare. (Also known as records #74 and 75 in the collection).

As the french horn solo in the beginning is played by 8 horns in unison, the tubas and euphoniums join the horns in a chord at the end of the A section. This chord is a B-11 with only the root, 3rd, and b11th played (B,d#,f1). This is an awesome chord, considering the setup of the entire A section in F major. The B in the tubas is warm and sweet with the right stereo, or the right ensemble/performers.

the last three chords of the fanfare are also sensational. They are performed by the full brass choir, at FF, and are a Bb minor, B-11 (with full voicing), and an F6/9. The FF in the tubas is awesome.

I would assume that these are BBb or CC tubas, most likely CC's.


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