1961 Victory at Sea Richard Rodgers WWII US Navy Vinyl LP Record Parade SP 382

Description: Yes we combine shipping for multiple purchases.Add multiple items to your cart and the combined shipping total will automatically be calculated. 1961 Victory at Sea Richard Rodgers WWII US Navy Vinyl LP Record Parade SP 382 Record Grade per Goldmine Standard: VG Parade SP 382 SYNOPSIS OF EACH NUMBER - "VICTORY AT SEA" - Richard Rodgers“THE SONG OF THE HIGH SEAS”—Richard Rodgers’ opening theme with itsOMINOUS orchestral fury, blared by the Trumpets, Trombones & Horns; alsothe sweep of the strings and Wood wind suggest the mysterious vastness anddepth of the ocean and its waves. Then follows a sound of foreboding, theMORSE CODE warning the presence of enemy submarines; followed by the furyof the attack on our ships; ending with a sad theme depicting the death anddebris left by the battle.‘‘BENEATH THE SOUTHERN CROSS”-Far away from the PACIFIC in thesouthern waters of the ATLANTIC, encompassing the shores of BRAZIL, MONTE-VIDEO and other countries of South America on the Atlantic coast; another warwas in progress. The theme here indigenous to the countries named above,displays Richard Rodgers' musical versatility in the Brilliant sweeping TANGO.“GUADALCANAL MARCH”—This rousing and exultant March heralds theeventual advance of the Allies in all parts of the world where we are at war.The stirring strains of these March themes proclaim a call to Battle and a senseof ultimate VICTORY.“MELODIES OF THE SEA”—Well known songs of the sea ingeniously orches-trated includes: “SAILING SAILING,” "BLOW THE MAN DOWN,” & “SAILOR’SHORNPIPE.”“THE PACIFIC BOILS OVER”—This haunting theme suggests the tranquility ofthe South Pacific Islands of HAWAII, then suddenly out of the skies the musicsuggests the oncoming enemy planes, and then the horrible SNEAK attack onPEARL HARBOR; depicting the cruel tragedy of destruction of our battleshipsand the dreadful sight of dying men. This musical episode ends with the returnof the Tranquil theme, suggesting FAITH & HOPE of rebuilding the destroyedbase.“HARD WORK & HORSEPLAY”—This set of musical episodes depicts the dailyplodding life of our sailors & G.l.s stationed on dozens of scattered rear-islandWar bases in the far Pacific; between their duties of re-building these con-quered atolls, They find relaxation in Fiddlin while off watch and their Dreamsof Home. The introductory Beautiful theme is interrupted by the Country Fiddlerand ending with a noble treatment of the first theme.“VICTORY AT SEA”—After an exalted Introduction the noble theme of “HYMNOF VICTORY” is introduced, then melts into resume of the various themes ofthe Conflict, and ends with a Majestic utterance of the “HYMN OF VICTORY.”“THE LIFE OF A SAILOR”—This musical Sea Episode includes the stirringNAVY’S "ANCHORS AWEIGH” and the humorous “MY BONNIE LIES OVERTHE OCEAN."VICTORY AT SEAThe overwhelming success the television program “Victory At Sea”received, is understandable because of the drama it created. Herewas documentary proof of World War II being fought on the highseas all over the world. The television viewers saw films taken fromten allied and enemy nations, films from private agencies and othersources around the world — films that men had died to take.“Victory at Sea” was previewed on the NBC Network on October 26,1952 on a Sunday afternoon. It started without a sponsor but soonafter the initial episodes, it was greeted with tremendous praise inthe press and throughout the nation. Since that time, it has beenreplayed consistently over television stations throughout the country.Richard Rodgers was commissioned to write the music for the series.At first he hesitated, but after seeing the initial run through of someof the programs, he was enthralled at the excitement and drama thatthe film clips created and he accepted the job on the spot. Neverbefore has music been so strong an element in the success of a pro-gram that is not essentially a musical program. Richard Rodgers’score contributed tenfold to the overall impact that “Victory At Sea”had on the public. The score contains all the recklessness and mys-tery and beauty that the naval war had to offer.The films comprise 26 half-hour television programs and marks thefirst time that the war at sea, as it actually was, was brought beforethe public.The listener ot this record will find that Richard Rodgers’ score com-pletely captures the mood with all its changes of the fantastic war atsea. You can feel all of its terror, all of its beauty, all of its exhilara-tion and despair. It gives the film a certain emotional quality thatneither the camera nor words can convey.THE BIG SOUNDYour favorite songs . . . played as you have never heard them played before. A full, brilliant orchestra,lifts the sound to a marvelous new crescendo . . . filling your room with magnificent music. “The BigSound” is an experience you will want to enjoy; new recording techniques and special arrangementsplayed by the world’s finest musicians combine to give you a new experience in recorded entertain-ment. You will find big pleasure in “The Big Sound”. This album is just one of a series of newrecordings released under “The Big Sound”. Be sure tp ask for them at your favorite record counter. lp1042

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