Titanic Era Music 1 - Songs the Ship's Band Played

These are MODERN recordings of actual Edwardian era music that would have been played by the Ship's Band in 1912.


What the band played as Titanic slowly began to sink is never disputed - ragtime, waltzes, specific tunes noted by survivors included 'Alexander's Ragtime Band' , 'In The Shadows', 'Moonstruck', 'Destiny', 'Glow Worm', etc. Most are posted here on these videos. But a question mark still hangs over what the last song was as Titanic's stern began to rise clear of the Atlantic Ocean, and indeed, would it be physically possible for them to play anything in those conditions? The sensible money is of course on 'Nearer, My God, To Thee' - no sooner had Carpathia docked in New York, than the papers were reporting Wallace Hartley and the others in the band playing it to the end, although it must be pointed out that these same newspapers had reported that Titanic was under tow and heading for Halifax! But many other reliable witnesses remember 'Song of Autumn'. We will never really know of course, but as none of the band survived, then the only truly reliable witnesses were tragically lost at 2.20am, 15th April 1912. But that, in my mind, is trivial. The fact that they DID play, in those terrible circumstances, and faced with almost certain death, is enough.

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[bassbaritoneguy]

I bought this CD years ago and absolutely loved it! I especially liked the booklet that came with it. At the risk of sounding like a total nerd, I had a Titanic-themed birthday and had this playing in the background. I even talked my mom into cooking some of the recipes out of the book The Last Dinner on the Titanic. Thank you for uploading these!

[ThoughtTraveler]

@bassbaritoneguy

No you are not a nerd. I am just glad you enjoyed the videos. I would have liked to heard your birthday music.

[NintendogsPlayer]

I have a shift at a Titanic exhibit, and The Mosquito's Parade is one of the songs they play in it, and whenever I go into the room when it's playing and I'm alone, I shuffle around to the song. It's one of my favourites.

[ThoughtTraveler]

@NintendogsPlayer

At the risk of sounding like a goofball....is it true that the Titanic Exhibit is haunted? I understand that you have a lot of personal effects of the passengers there that bring supernatural activity to the place.

Anyway thank you for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment. I would love to hear any stories you have at your job. I would LOVE to work there.

[terentii]

@NintendogsPlayer Lucky you! I took my daughter to see the traveling Titanic exhibit when it was at the Ontario Science Center in Toronto a couple of years ago. Having worked as a historic site interpreter myself, I was happy to be able to talk to the costumed guides. They were so knowledgeable and helpful; it was a great way to spend the afternoon.

Over the years, I've read everything on the Titanic I could get my hands on, and it was so nice to be able to share my interest with others!

[ThoughtTraveler]

@terentii The Titanic exhibit when it came to Cincinnati had a interactive display where you could put your hand or arm in a container of water that was chilled exactly to the temperature that the sea was when the Titanic sunk. I tried it but could only hold my arm in for a few seconds it was so PAINFUL. I could only imagine how that must have felt over your ENTIRE body.

[ugolinoandhissons]

I'll take a nerd who isn't afraid to love something over one of the cool kids who sit around being cool, any time.

[7biwr]

@bassbaritoneguy don't worry, I've done that for 3 years... My mum was tired after cooking first class!!! Can I ask anyone who commented here the following: I've heard the White Star March on this CD and guessed it was the Line's anthem. Therefore does anyone know if Cunard had the same? Where can I get this info? Thank you

[starofwater]

o_0 the fist song was played in one of the Sailor Moon movies....

[pisceanmind]

@bassbaritoneguy Since when is being a nerd a bad thing?

[ConnemaraRose19]

I see most of you here are Titanic enthusiasts, I am one myself. (:

What is the name of this CD? Is it called "Songs the Ship's Band Played"?

[uranian99]

@bassbaritoneguy Don't call yourself a nerd. You'd be surprised how many Titanic enthusiasts there are. And they show no sign of diminishing.

[terentii]

@ThoughtTraveler I remember one of the survivors (I think it was Jack Thayer) wrote that when he went into the water, it felt like a thousand knives were plunged into his body! BRRRRRRRR!

I remember once trying to swim in Lake Michigan in late May or early June. I was numb all over my body within ten seconds! What a horrible way to die....

[GabrielDhalaman2]

this is so great,ahahah

thanks,i dont remember,i was too young when i died there,but this is great!

[hep2jive]

@123effendi yes