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This fun collection could only come from Hess. Firstly--the orchestra is his own creation. Then there is the superbly "cricket" Britishness about his style that infuses most of the pieces. One track that sends him farther afield deserves immediate mention--"Global Variations". Musically this spins the planet faster than Fogg or Palin (eight minutes), taking in the rich sounds of France, Spain, South Africa, Egypt, Russia, India, China, Australia and South and North America. Of course it is bracketed by journey's start and end in Blighty beneath the chimes of Big Ben! The albums title track is a premiere recording that explores the ensemble's capabilities, ranging from dark moods to lightning bursts of cheer. Other journeys taken include a trip "To the Stars!" with an enthusiastic school choir, the take off of "Stephenson's Rocket" (a piece that comes off as an English superhero's anthem), and a county crossing browse through local melody in "Thames Journey". There's also a suitably airy flight taken complete with spirals updiddly up and back down again for "Scramble!" And each of his famous "TV Detectives" (Dangerfield, Campion, Wycliffe, Maigret and Hetty Wainthrop) get a moment in the sun too. The recording has the feel of a concert hall setting, and makes for a most entertaining stationary tour of Hess' wind-blown world. --Paul Tonks
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Truly Majestic,
By greatleveller@tesco.net (Yorkshire, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hess - Winds of Power (Audio CD)
Nigel Hess is surely one of the unsung musical heroes of present day British Music. We can identify him simply as 'that bloke who write the telly tunes', but what tunes they are. The 'Ivor Novello' award winning 'Hetty Wainthropp Investigates' is a confirmed classic. However to truly marvel at the power and emotion of his work, 'The Catskills' from the East Coast Pictures is astounding. People who love music will love this. Its that simple.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Wonderful Wind Orchestra Music,
By Samuel (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hess - Winds of Power (Audio CD)
I recommend this CD to anyone who is interested in modern wind band or orchestral music. Having played the music in the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Wales in the past, I have seen first hand how truly wonderful the arrangements are. I can't wait for more similar CD's of this quality and majesty.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Not a good source for the "Hetty Winthrop" theme,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hess - Winds of Power (Audio CD)
If you're a fan of the theme song of the "Hetty Wainthrop" detective series on PBS's "Mystery!" you might be tempted by the CD cut "The TV Detectives." The theme song melody is a small part of this larger work, but the arrangement just doesn't measure up.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Nigel Hess: The Winds of Power / Nigel Hess, London SO Winds,
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This review is from: Hess - Winds of Power (Audio CD)
Excellent recording! Uplifting and stress buster!
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