Keith Lockhart
A Splash of Pops
A Splash of Pops
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UPC Code: 090266351626
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Number of Discs: 1
Description
Designed as an aural souvenir of the Boston Pops' annual Fourth of July concert, A Splash of the Pops is another celebration of America and Americana. Although it contains a handful of new orchestral pieces, such as "With Voices Raised," it is primarily a celebration of classic American music, both classical pieces and pop songs alike. Of course, there's not a whole lot of pop songs -- the "Overture to State Fair," "Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy," and Paul Simon's "America" are chief among them -- but they fit in well with "The Star-Spangled Banner," "Stars and Stripes Forever," "1812 Overture," "America the Beautiful," and "Lift Every Voice and Sing" because Keith Lockhart's arrangements and conducting give it all a uniform style that is distinctly, undeniably the Pops. It's to Lockhart's credit that he keeps the tradition of the Pops alive while subtly developing his own style; this is certainly a Pops record, but he's infusing the group with his own taste, such as Paul Simon. And that's what makes A Splash of the Pops so entertaining -- not only does it capture the feeling of a Pops Fourth of July concert, it sounds contemporary, as well. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Star-Spangled Banner | 2:05 | |
| 2 | Liberty Fanfare | 4:16 | |
| 3 | Doodletown Fifers | 4:42 | |
| 4 | Overture to State Fair | 6:30 | |
| 5 | America | 3:16 | |
| 6 | Lift Every Voice and Sing | 4:46 | |
| 7 | With Voices Raised | 9:47 | |
| 8 | With Voices Raised - music element (with copyright) | 9:47 | |
| 9 | National Emblem March | 2:50 | |
| 10 | Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy | 2:36 | |
| 11 | America The Beautiful | 3:33 | |
| 12 | 1812 Overture | 15:36 | |
| 13 | The Stars and Stripes Forever | 3:35 |
