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	• American Spirit Mannheim Steamroller American Gramaphone, 2003 average customer review:based on 34 reviews view larger image
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A different side of Mannheim Steamroller

This is the first album of Mannheim Steamroller that I have heard other than their Christmas offerings. I bought it because it appeared to be patriotic music, which I love.

This album did not disappoint. The first track was The Star Spangled Banner. The beginning was very dramatic, the middle was a little of a letdown, but the number ended strong.

The second track, American Spirit, is one of my favorites on the album. It is a dialogue addressing our freedoms, as claimed in documents such as the Declaration of Independence, and the Pledge of Allegiance. It almost made me cry, it was that inspiring.

The next track, America the Beautiful, and a later track Battle Hymn of the Republic, are both more traditional, without alot of the instrumentation that MS is known for.

There are also 2 tracks that are comedic in nature (Wolf Creek Pass, and Convoy). They reference the trucking industry. I thought they were hilarious!

Fanfare For The Common Man is a very dramatic instrumental number. Despite others' criticism of this piece, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also enjoyed Mt. McKinley.

A couple of other instrumental tracks, Yellowstone Morning and Heritage, are very moving songs.

Tin Type and Cloudburst, not so much. I mean, they're not horrible; I just don't think they belong on this album.

Home on the Range is an unusual rendition. It's not my favorite, but it is a classic American song, so I guess it fits right in.

This is the first review I have written where I have reviewed each track separately. But I thought I would do that because each track is worth mentioning.

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Please CW is legend!

For those critics I would suggest you purchase a CD with strings and fabricated electronic synthesizers-really some creative work! CW is a legend in himself a GREAT AMERICAN storyteller with a huge dose of humor added to his work. I think CW (The real CW) is now in Ouray Colorado enjoying the Rockies and realizing the greatness of his story telling. I for one applaud you for creating this CD. Perhaps the person who suggested listening to this CD in hell could go there and send us a report after his stay! Keep up the good work and that continued sense of humor CW! BTW ronwelte when you return from hell feel free to send us the CD! SMILE!

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Home on the Range

I bought this for the Fourth of July and was playing this for my 96 year old grandmother as we were driving out on the prairie. She's hard of hearing, so it was turned way up. Home on the Range came on the CD. When it ended, she said, "I want this played at my funeral." Well, later that year she fell and broke her hip and passed away 3 months later. Nobody wanted this played, mainly because they hadn't heard it. So, I had a friend put together a DVD of family pictures with this song playing in the background. Her family had come out in a covered wagon and it was SO fitting. Everyone absolutely loved it and I fulfilled Gram's wish...albiet a bit sneakily.

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AUDIOPHILE ALERT !!! This CD sounds AWESOME !!

This CD has some of the Best sounding Tracks I have ever heard for a sound system
The Last Song Battle Hym Of the Republic is just amazing !!
The CD for its music is very hit and miss and songs dosn't flow together very well but for sound quality to demo your system and a sub woffer its just great.

Mannheim Steamroller

I purchased rhis cd for my mom, and although I do not listen to Mannheim myself, she was very happy with it!

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Tracks
Star-Spangled Banner (National Anthem, USA), for orchestra & voice/chor - Mannheim Steamroller, Key, Francis Scott | American Spirit | America the Beautiful (original title "Materna") - Mannheim Steamroller, Bates, Katherine Le | Convoy | Fanfare for the Common Man, for brass & percussion (from Symphony No. 3 - Mannheim Steamroller, Copland, Aaron | Yellowstone Morning | Heritage | Wolf Creek Pass | Home on the Range (original version) - Mannheim Steamroller, Higley, Brewster M. | Mt. McKinley | Cloudburst - Mannheim Steamroller, Grofe, Ferde | Tin Type | Battle Hymn of the Republic - Mannheim Steamroller, Howe, Julia Ward

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