20 Best of Spirit of America 101 Strings Orchestra

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  • Release Date: 01/27/2004
  • Sales Rank: 65,954
  • Label: MADACY RECORDS
  • UPC: 056775530822

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20 Best of Spirit of America

1LISTENStar Spangled Spectacular 2:34
2LISTENThe Yellow Rose of Texas 4:28
3LISTENEl Capitan 2:26
4LISTENAmerica! Patriotic Themes: America the Beautiful/Anchors Aweigh/Dixie 2:12
5LISTENFanfare for the Common Man 3:26
6LISTENStrike Up the Band 2:16
7LISTENLiberty Bell 2:35
8LISTENBattle Hymn of the Republic 4:12
9LISTENAve Maria 4:10
10LISTENGod Bless America 3:54
11LISTENLiberty Fanfare 4:30
12LISTENArmed Forces Salute: Anthems of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines & Air ... 5:29
13LISTENShaker's Melody from Appalachian Spring 3:35
14LISTENWashington Post March 2:42
15LISTENAmazing Grace 3:03
16LISTENAmerican Salute: Fantasia on "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" 4:31
17LISTENYou're a Grand Old Flag 2:32
18LISTENShenandoah 3:19
19LISTENStars & Stripes Forever 3:41
20LISTENAmerica the Beautiful 3:37

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As its title implies, 20 Best of Spirit of America collects instrumental versions of patriotic American songs, including "Fanfare for the Common Man," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," and "Shaker's Melody From Appalachian Spring," as performed by the 101 Strings Orchestra. Befitting the collection's subject matter, the ensemble forgoes much of its trademark lush, more-than-slightly cheesy sound, opting for a more reserved, formal style that still sounds appealingly retro to contemporary ears. "Liberty Bell," "Strike Up the Band," and "Stars & Stripes Forever" are in keeping with this rousing but straightforward style, while "Ave Maria" and "Shenandoah" sound more like the schmaltzy 101 Strings that dominated the '50s, '60s, and '70s. Anyone looking for an extremely serious collection of patriotic music will be disappointed, but fans (ironic or otherwise) of old-school easy listening instrumentals will enjoy being carried away on the sweeping strings of 20 Best of Spirit of America. Heather Phares, All Music Guide

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