Canadian Armed Forces Tattoo / Canadian Armed Forces Massed Bands (1967)

Описание: 1967 Canadian Armed Forces Tattoo
Canadian Armed Forces Massed Bands
Dominion LP 1357, 1967

Recorded as part of Canada’s Centennial celebrations, this album captures the musical core of the 1967 Canadian Armed Forces Tattoo — the largest military pageant ever staged in the country. With nearly 800 musicians drawn from 17 navy, army, and air force bands, the Tattoo toured every province, presenting more than 150 performances between March and October 1967. It was the military’s official gift to the nation during its 100th anniversary, portraying over three centuries of Canadian military history through music, drill, and theatrical tableaux.

Rehearsed at Camp Picton and produced by Canadian Music Sales Corporation in cooperation with Ian H. Frew & Associates, the recording features massed brass, pipes and drums, and ceremonial ensembles from across the Canadian Forces. Participating units included the Royal Canadian Navy bands (Esquimalt and Stadacona), Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Royal Canadian Dragoons, Lord Strathcona’s Horse, Royal Canadian Artillery, Royal Canadian Engineers, Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, Royal Canadian Regiment, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, Royal 22e Régiment, The Black Watch (RHR) of Canada, The Canadian Guards, and Royal Canadian Air Force bands from Central and Training Commands. Engineer Bill Giles captured the performances, while Ever Reddy handled printing.

The Tattoo’s massive logistics included two touring companies — the “blue train” and “red train” — which later merged into a 1700‑member stadium production performing at Empire Stadium, Expo 67’s Autostade, the CNE Stadium, and Ottawa. After the final show in Hamilton, all uniforms, props, and weapons were stored and later dispersed to museums and collectors. The Tattoo was televised twice by CBC and remains a once‑in‑a‑lifetime event in Canadian military and cultural history.

FRANÇAIS:
Enregistré dans le cadre des célébrations du centenaire du Canada, cet album présente le cœur musical du Canadian Armed Forces Tattoo 1967 — le plus grand spectacle militaire jamais produit au pays. Près de 800 musiciens provenant de 17 fanfares de la Marine, de l’Armée et de l’Aviation ont participé à cette tournée nationale qui a offert plus de 150 représentations dans toutes les provinces entre mars et octobre 1967. Le Tattoo retraçait plus de trois siècles d’histoire militaire canadienne à travers musique, défilés et tableaux historiques.

Préparé au Camp Picton et produit par Canadian Music Sales Corporation avec Ian H. Frew & Associates, l’album réunit cuivres, pipes and drums et ensembles cérémoniels issus de nombreuses unités : les fanfares de la Marine royale canadienne (Esquimalt et Stadacona), l’Artillerie royale, les Dragoons, Lord Strathcona’s Horse, les Engineers, les Signals, le Royal Canadian Regiment, le Royal 22e Régiment, The Black Watch, The Canadian Guards, ainsi que les fanfares de l’Aviation royale canadienne. L’ingénieur Bill Giles signe l’enregistrement, et Ever Reddy assure l’impression.

Deux troupes — le “blue train” et le “red train” — ont d’abord parcouru le pays avant de fusionner pour former un spectacle de 1700 personnes présenté dans de grands stades, dont l’Empire Stadium, l’Autostade d’Expo 67 et le CNE Stadium. Après la dernière représentation à Hamilton, les centaines de costumes et accessoires furent entreposés puis dispersés. Télévisé deux fois par Radio‑Canada, le Tattoo demeure un événement unique dans l’histoire culturelle et militaire du pays.

Side A
A1. Overture – Tattoo '67 00:00
A2a. Fanfares – Canada '67 04:55
A2b. Maple Leaf Forever/Le Pere La Victoire 06:15
A3. Theme From Carrouzels Pour Monseigneur/Fife and Drum March 08:17
A4. Highland Scene (Pipes and Drums) 09:38
A5. Sea Chantey Medley 12:29

Side B
B1. Medley: Long, Long Trail/I've Got Sixpence/Extract Marche Vanier 15:29
B2. Medley: A Century of Progress/Baby Elephant Walk/Marche Cartier 18:19
B3. Thou Hast Left Me Ever Jamie 25:21
B4. Finale Medley (Pipes and Band) 27:23
B5. Marche Vanier – Tattoo Theme 30:17

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Numérisé par / Digitized by Rémi B. Thériault
Technics SL-D202 / AT-VM95ML / Zoom H4
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