Various Artists - Musical Memorial for America's Veterans - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Altissimo is proud to honor all veterans with this special compilation performed by the U.S. Military bands and choruses. The pieces featured on the album were selected for the message behind the music. Included are Eric Ewazen's InchA Hymn for the Lost and Living,Inch which he composed as his musical response following September 11th; InchThat Others May LiveInch written by SSgt Jeremy Martin and dedicated to all of the medical workers in all branches of the U.S. Military; Gene Sheer's InchAmerican AnthemInch composed to serve as a reminder of the selfless sacrifices of the men and women who fight for our nation; Robert Jager's InchEpilogue Lest We Forget,Inch commissioned by Colonel Jack Grogran for the 50th Anniversary of WWII; InchGardens of StoneInch by James A. Beckel, Jr. written for all fallen heroes buried at Arlington Cemetery; and InchThe Last Full Measure of DevotionInch by Larry Grossman and Buz Kohan composed for the 1991 CBS Special InchCBS All-Star Salute to Our Troops,Inch among many other great pieces. Album Tracks 1. Gardens of Stone 2. The Last Full Measure of Devotion 3. I'm a Soldier (Warrior Ethos) 4. America the Brave 5. That Others May Live 6. American Anthem 7. Lord, Guard and Guide 8. Eternal Father, Strong to Save 9. A Hymn for the Lost and the Living 10. America A Musical Memorial 11. Amazing Grace 12. For the Fallen 13. Epilogue Lest We Forget 14. Battle Hymn of the Republic 15. Taps