It sounds like ice cream and puppets on the pier, a go on the walzers, and then a bit of a hangover on the way home. Strange juxtaposition with the cenotaph images. A bit 'Oh what a lovely war'? Doubtless I'm conditioned by hearing far more muscular versions previously. Throw in a bit of latin rhythm and we can dance to it. Interesting take.
Colin Walsh is clearly in his element here - I've heard some pretty dismal playing from him (though I've never heard him live, only in recordings), but this is jolly good! I just love the Willis too. Somehow, though, this march is far too upbeat for the Dambusters, who sustained significant losses in undertaking a truly unpleasant task in the gravest war man has ever waged. Vaughan Williams' Vision of Aeroplanes would seem more appropriate...
Absolutely fantastic, Colin does great justice to this magnificent march by one of Britain's finest composers.
flammasherman 1 week ago
It sounds like ice cream and puppets on the pier, a go on the walzers, and then a bit of a hangover on the way home. Strange juxtaposition with the cenotaph images. A bit 'Oh what a lovely war'? Doubtless I'm conditioned by hearing far more muscular versions previously. Throw in a bit of latin rhythm and we can dance to it. Interesting take.
satorichris 2 weeks ago
Absolutely Fantastic Colin - You have an amazing talent. Thank you for sharing with us.
mrfixit0273 3 weeks ago
How on earth can anyone say this man's playing is dismal???
I think you are extremely talented and enjoyed your rendition.
adhtz21 1 month ago
Cool!
musicaorganum 2 months ago
Colin Walsh is clearly in his element here - I've heard some pretty dismal playing from him (though I've never heard him live, only in recordings), but this is jolly good! I just love the Willis too. Somehow, though, this march is far too upbeat for the Dambusters, who sustained significant losses in undertaking a truly unpleasant task in the gravest war man has ever waged. Vaughan Williams' Vision of Aeroplanes would seem more appropriate...
EccentricRichard 3 months ago
@EccentricRichard
Dismal playing?? when was this?
93Chamade 3 months ago
Tremendous!
jocastalady 6 months ago
This clip links to a History Girls blog by A.L. Berridge on using "Sound and Silence" when writing historical fiction.
CarolineLawrence 6 months ago