Guild Light Music
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2013-05-22 | GLCD 5203 | E1 | Great British Composers - Vol. 2 The warm reception given to Guild’s first collection focussing on notable British Light Music composers (GLCD5195) has prompted this further selection. Most of the names will be familiar to those whose interests embrace this area of the music scene, although it is hoped that there may be pleasant surprises in between some of the more familiar works. |
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2013-05-22 | GLCD 5204 | E1 | Salon, Light and Novelty Orchestra Before the large light orchestras became firmly established from the 1940s onwards, many people enjoyed light music performed by smaller groups of musicians. The advent of radio in the 1920s brought many of them national - and sometimes international - fame, and there was a strong demand for gramophone records by the most popular ensembles. |
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2013-05-22 | GLCD 5205 | E1 | Here’s To Holidays It’s always fun planning future holidays, and the anticipation can be an important element in the experience. With this in mind, Guild offers a timely collection which may help to stimulate interest in some far away glamorous destinations, and the means of reaching them. All one needs is the sense of adventure, and the money to pay for it all! |
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2013-05-22 | GLCD 5206 | E1 | Non-Stop To Nowhere Although many Guild Light Music collections have a particular theme, every so often listeners are offered a very eclectic mix, full of contrasts and different musical textures. The title of this collection really says it all: simply an assortment of all kinds of Light Music, with a good proportion of it included at the special request of music lovers who have purchased previous CDs in this long running series. |
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2013-03-02 | GLCD 5202 | E1 | Cinema Classics - Songs And Themes From Theatre The title of this collection may raise a few eyebrows when the tracklisting is perused. Film buffs each have their own particular favourites when it comes to ‘classic’ movies, and the lists that regularly appear of ‘the very best films of all time’ often make one wonder whose opinions have been sought! Undoubtedly some of the films represented in this CD were outstanding, and have stood the test of time.
Various light music orchestras |
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2013-03-02 | GLCD 5201 | E1 | Fiddles And Bows Guild Music begins its second Century of Light Music recordings with the tried and tested formula of old friends, plus some new names making their first appearance in "The Golden Age of Light Music" series. Among the familiar orchestras regular collectors will be reassured to find Robert Farnon, David Rose, Roger Roger, Percy Faith, Frederick Fennell, Dolf van der Linden and Werner Muller.
Various light music orchestras |
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2013-03-02 | GLCD 5200 | E1 | A Glorious Century of Light Music This compilation represents a double celebration. Firstly it praises the talented conductors and composers who created a wealth of Light Music during the 20th Century; and secondly it recognises that this is the 100th Guild Light Music CD dedicated to the preservation of all that is best from “The Golden Age of Light Music”. Choosing the music to include in this landmark collection has not been easy, because there are so many conductors and composers who made valuable contributions to the world of Light Music during the last century.
Various light music orchestras |
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2013-03-02 | GLCD 5199 | E1 | Three Great American Light Orchestras Looking back it now seems clear that the 1950s witnessed some superb light orchestral albums from orchestras in Europe and North America. The arrival of the long playing record towards the end of the 1940s created a demand for themed collections of the kind of music that was enjoyed by millions, and the three American conductors highlighted on this CD achieved worldwide fame. Two were actually born outside the USA: Percy Faith hailed from Toronto in Canada, and David Rose grew up in London before his family moved across the Atlantic.
Various light music orchestras |
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2013-03-02 | GLCD 5198 | E1 | Light Music While You Work - Vol. 4 Although the records included many different ensembles, the Guild CDs have concentrated on the Light Music titles, featuring once well-known conductors such as Harry Fryer, Ronnie Munro, Reginald Pursglove, Harold Collins, Richard Crean and Harry Davidson. Some of the later 78s were recorded using Decca’s revolutionary ‘ffrr’ (full frequency range recording) process which remained a closely guarded secret for some while since it had originally been developed to assist the war effort
Various light music orchestras |
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2013-03-02 | GLCD 5197 | E1 | Melody Mixture This is simply a varied mixture of melodies featuring works by composers who are well-known to light music aficionados, plus a good helping of pieces by ‘giants’ of the music world, such as Henry Mancini (his laid-back theme for the TV series “Mr Lucky”), Duke Ellington (his evocative standard “Caravan” gets a special treatment by the Wal-Berg Orchestra) and Ron Goodwin (with one of his own compositions “Pleasure Island”).
Various light music orchestras |
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2013-03-02 | GLCD 5196 | E1 | Melodies For The Starlight Hours When work for the day has been completed the Starlight Hours beckon. This is the time to unwind and relax - if you're lucky, in some pleasant company. An evening out may be in order: first an enjoyable meal, followed by some mellow moments simply letting the cares of the day fade away.
Various light music orchestras |
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2013-03-02 | GLCD 5195 | E1 | Great British Composers - Vol. 1 The idea behind this compilation is not to offer a definitive selection of the very best British composers of Light Music. Such an enterprise could fill at least ten CDs, and then still leave many deserving composers unrepresented. The intention is simply to provide examples of the work of just some who are considered by their admirers to possess the special talents
Various light music orchestras |
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