Percy Faith - Swing Low In Hi Fi / A Look At Monaco '1956, 1963 [2004]

Tracks list

"Swing Low" is a classic album of Negro spirituals for orchestra - and Percy
captures the emotions perfectly through the voice of the orchestra. Divorced
from their usual words, Percy leaves no doubt they are giants of American
musical heritage uniquely heard instrumentally, with the majestic sound of the
full Faith orchestra.

"A Look At Monaco," a 1962 CBS television special, proves that Percy could write
for buildings, elephants, children and more - his imagination was vivid
throughout. This really is a soundtrack complete with narration from Princess
Grace, with Percy's arrangements played by the Orchestra National De L'Opera De
Monte Christo. Great fun to listen to the imagination captured through Percy's
original soundtrack. The pure creative side of Percy's writing is perhaps never
showcased better than it is here. (Bill Halvorsen)


Tracks:

Percy Faith - Swing Low In Hi Fi (1956)
01. Swing Low Sweet Chariot (3:20)
02. All God's Children Got Wings (2:40)
03. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child (3:23)
04. Little David Play On Your Harp (2:01)
05. Were You There (3:58)
06. It's Me Oh Lord (3:03)
07. Get On Board (1:41)
08. Deep River (3:20)
09. Ev'ry Time I Feel The Spirit (1:40)
10. Steal Away (4:02)
11. Roll The Old Chariot Along (1:45)
12. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen (4:06)
13. Go Down Moses (4:23)
14. Ezekiel Saw The Wheel (1:32) 

A Look At Monaco (1963)
01. Prelude (Fireworks And The Faces Of Monaco) (1:43)
02. Monaco (2:10)
03. The Old Palace (3:02)
04. The Children (1:24)
05. The Courtyard (Lyric Theme) (0:52)
06. In The Palace (The Clock, The Painting, The Mirror, The Throne, The Chapel)
(1:51)
07. Outdoors (2:43)
08. The Zoo (Elephant, Lions, Leopard, Chimp) (4:01)
09. The Museum (1:16)
10. Water Sports (The Boat Ride) (4:01)
11. National Holiday, March And The Opera House (4:04)
12. National Anthem (1:13)
13. Farewell (2:27) 

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