The United States Navy Steel Band - Blowin In The Wind
Review by Kumbh Mela
The album "Blowin In The Wind" by United States Navy Steel Band is a marvelous collection of songs that will take the listener on a delightful musical journey. The band's rendition of the classic Bob Dylan song "Blowin In The Wind" is a highlight of the album, showcasing the band's impeccable musicianship and ability to blend together different sounds and rhythms.
The album features a mix of original compositions and covers of popular songs from various genres, including jazz, reggae, and pop. Each song is given a unique twist by the band, making them sound fresh and exciting.
The United States Navy Steel Band's performance on the album is nothing short of exceptional. The musicians display a great deal of skill and expertise, as they effortlessly navigate through complex rhythms and melodies. The steel drums, in particular, shine on the album, adding a distinct and captivating sound to the music.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Matilda/Marianne | 2:18 | |
| You Sweeten Me | 2:36 | |
| Compadre Pedro Juan | 2:01 | |
| Classical Gas | 2:50 | |
| Blowin' In The Wind | 2:20 | |
| Aria From Semele | 2:17 | |
| Mama This Is Mas | 4:20 | |
| Graduate Medley | 4:38 | |
| Miss Tourist | 3:03 | |
| It Was A Very Good Year | 3:07 | |
| Cha Cha King | 2:58 | |
| Fugue In G Minor | 3:40 | |
| Noche De Ronda (Sabor Ami) | 3:31 |
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Catalog Numbers
- C 1022-3
- STEREO C 1022-3
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Reissue
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Design | Goal Productions |
| Engineer | Steve Friedman |
| Producer | Arhtur D. Ward |
| Recording Supervisor | Don Hahn |
Notes
- Produced for the Puerto Rico Council, U.S. Navy League by A&R Recording, New York.
- Album jacket design & production by Goal Productions, Washington, D.C.
- [LINER]
- The United States Navy Steel Band, headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is assigned to the Commander Caribbean Sea Frontier and Commandant Tenth Naval District.
- Since its inception in 1957 the band has traveled over 750,000 miles and has made over 6,000 crowd-pleasing performances throughout the world. They have played before three Presidents, national television audiences, and crowds at both the Brussel's and New York World Fairs.
- This band's greatest strength lies in its ability to perform a wide range of musical styles-from calypso to classical. It this album, the Navy Steel Band demonstrates its versatility by playing calypso tunes, music of the now generation, and a trio of classical works-all played on drums fashioned from 55-gallon oil barrels.
- Steel bands, like much of their music, originated in Trinidad. Two of the selections on this album won the Calypso competition in Trinidad, both "Mama This is Mas" and "Miss Tourist" won the contest for composer-and calypso great - Lord Kitchner.
- The United States Navy Steel Band, "Matilda/Marianne" is a medley of two old favorite calypsos made popular in the late fifties by Harry Belafonte and "You Sweeten Me" is a new arrangement of a tune first recorded by the Merrymen from enchanting Barbados.
- The theme of the band, Blowin' In The Wind, is the Peter, Paul and Mary folk song set to a calypso beat.
- The album also includes songs very popular on the band's home island, Puerto Rico. "Noche De Ronda" and "Sabor A Mi," traditional boleros, are blended into a delightful medley. "Compadre Pedro Juan," a rousing merengue, is one of the band's most requested numbers.
- The Navy Steel Band further demonstrates its versatility in the "steel" arrangements of five recent popular songs. Mason Williams' 1968 Grammy Award winning "Classical Gas" is a test in meters - 3/4, 4/4, 5/4 and 6/4. The drums lend a pleasantly different sound to a Simon and Garfunkel medley, "Sound of Silence/Scarbororough Fair/Mrs. Robinson."
- Because the drums are tune to A-440 they are compatible with normal instruments, as the band demonstrates with a "rock" beat backing a flute solo by Calvin Stuart in their rendition of "It Was a Very Good Year."
- Johann Sebastian Bach's "Fugue in G minor," Handel's "Aria from Semele," and "Cha Cha King" from Grieg's 'The Hall of the Mountain King' make up the classical selections.
- The Puerto Rico Council, U.S. Navy League is pleased to share this unique musical experience with you. We hope you enjoy this touch of the Caribbean... enjoy the United States Navy Steel Band... Blowin' in the Wind.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout ([Side A]): K-3788
- Matrix / Runout ([Side B]): K-3787
- Other: C-1023
- Matrix / Runout ([Side A]): C-1023 A
- Matrix / Runout ([Side B]): C-1023 B
About The United States Navy Steel Band
First all-American steel band. Founded in 1957 by 10th Naval District (Caribbean Sea Frontier) commander Rear Admiral Daniel V. Gallery (of U-505 capture fame); American folklorist and Trinidadian pan tuner . Informally known as Admiral Dan's Pandemonaics, the band was stationed in Puerto Rico until 1973; moved to New Orleans, LA. Disbanded in 1999.
Name Vars
- 10th Naval Districk Steel Band
- 10th Naval District Steel Band
- The U.S. Navy Steel Band
- The United States Navy Band
- U. S. Navy Steel Band
- U.S. Navy Steel Band
- United States Navy Steel Drum Band
Aliases
- 10th Naval District Steelband
Members
- Ellie Mannette
