The United States Marine Band Live in Concert Series, Vol. 1: Lord of the Rings & Firebird Suite
The interpretation and playing is superlative, especially in the middle movements of both works. Product Description Johan de Meij has written one of the most beautiful and accurate pieces ever in his Lord of the Rings. This depiction of the mythical middle-world details the life, times, and adventures of the Fellowship. Marvel as Johan brings The Hobbits, Gollum, Lothlorien, Gandalf and a Journey in the Dark, to musical life through Col. Bourgeois' incredible baton. Stravinsky's Firebird Suite; is one of the few works that could be paired with Lord. Please place Thomas Knox in the same sentence with Larry Odoms, because this transcription squarely places them both at the top of their crafts. The energy and emotion of this outstanding band clearly demonstrates that the wind band genre is equal to that of the orchestra. --Ira Novoselsky, Bandworld, Mar/Apr 2002