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"Wasn't That a Mighty Storm" was a tale of hardship and trouble and the sometimes inscrutable hand of God. Although the song dwells on a tragic subject, it was typical of songs of this time; in a similar vein, there were dozens of songs written about the sinking of the Titanic and the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927. [citation needed]
The following works are some of the most universally respected and established cornerstones of the band repertoire. All have "stood the test of time" through decades of regular performance, and many, either through an innovative use of the medium or by the fame of their composer, helped establish the wind band as a legitimate, serious performing ensemble.
Wind music has two different meanings: Music written for wind instruments; Music produced using the wind (rather than, say, breath). These are chiefly string instruments, such as the Aeolian harp, but some woodwinds are also known. Wind Music can refer to: Wind Music (record label), a Taiwanese music company
The music of Hawaii includes an array of traditional and popular styles, ranging from native Hawaiian folk music to modern rock and hip hop.Styles like slack-key guitar are well known worldwide, while Hawaiian-tinged music is a frequent part of Hollywood soundtracks.
Swordfishtrombones bursts forth with a dizzying array of instruments never previously heard on a Waits album, including marimba, harmonium, bagpipes, and African and Indonesian percussion ...
Numerous musicians have recorded tribute songs to raise money for Hurricane Katrina survivors, and there are numerous more songs inspired by the event and its aftermath. Twenty-nine "remarkable works" spurred by Katrina have been noted by one source; [1] there are others. The top 5 rap songs on the topic have been identified, in particular. [2]
David Maslanka (August 30, 1943 – August 6, 2017) was a U.S. composer who wrote in a variety of genres, including works for choir, wind ensemble, chamber music, and orchestra. Best known for his wind ensemble compositions, Maslanka published nearly 100 pieces, including nine symphonies (seven of them for concert band), nine concertos, and a ...
At Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium on Oct. 26, 2024, more than 82,000 fans joined a full lineup of stars performing a packed setlist of songs at the Concert for Carolina benefit concert.