Nimrod vs Lux Aeterna

[Lance]

amazing how lyrical nimorod is given how weak it is. masterful orchestration by elgar. 

just try arranging it, and you'll figure it out real quick.

[E3D]

On 5/6/2017 at 6:08 PM, corpsband said:

nope sorry.   well played.  nice arrangement.  but... snooze-fest.

so was Crown's (although I adore what they did visually so I didn't much care )((and going on right after Danzon certainly didn't help it)) . 

honestly until i heard that Voces8 version I didn't think it could be made interesting.  they changed my mind.  

 

I agree with you on the  voice vs. instrumental

Also that crown version makes Robitussin sleep. I especially like what the DL done during that piece. 

[E3D]

On 5/6/2017 at 8:26 PM, DrumManTx said:

Enigma has a very special place in my heart including Nimrod so I don't think it's boring.

I do think  you have to play it just right though........

With the volume all the way down to -11? That might work. 

[sadtrombonesound]

Phantom 2013 sold me on Nimrod.  There's a beauty to the expressiveness and Phantom-esque style they achieved with it.

[JAZZER]

Just think this is interesting regarding the source material.

https://newrepublic.com/article/139816/breaking-elgars-enigma

Also, The President's Own United States Marine Band performed a new orchestration of Enigma [by MSgt Donald Patterson] under the baton of Col. Michael Colburn three years ago. If it was good enough for him/them-then I'd say it is worthy of a musician's attention. Will search for a recording of this.