Another stately tempo from Thirtle - though not as sedate as some of his others. The low brass really exaggerate the dotted quaver/semiquaver lines, possibly in emulation of the German style. The march is German, after all (Alte Kameraden)

The Keel Row was the Double March of the Light Infantry and but of Double March of The Rifles.

A pleasure. Thank you. For me there is something attractive about well played records of this time.

The correct title is "Colonel J Ward", composed by W J Cheesman, bandmaster of the 8th Hussars.

I expect its Canopus - named in honour of HMS Canopus RN training base at Alexandria in WW2.

Perhaps the title is "Canopus?" Certainly sounds that way when the announcer says it, though the handwritten label does look more like "Canopeus" or similar. Good march either way!

Thirtle is taking this around 108 bpm, which is quite stately, but it works well.

King Cotton was always played during the Trooping the Colours parade of the Royal Guards of Thailand (and again this year when the parade was resurrected after many years) when the cavalry component of the parade trots past. No idea why they use this tune for that purpose, but I suspect the former King Bhumibol Adulyadej would have picked it himself.

Fanfair.

The British military have THE most splendid marches!

Great march! William J Dunn is the father of Vivian Dunn who was Director of music of the Royal Marines. William also had a brother Augustus Joseph Dunn who was a musical director himself with the Coldstream Guards and Royal Artillery bands and composed the March "For Country’s Flag".

Wonderful!

Another old favourite of mine !

A bit different to Gentleman Jim's rendition with Max Collie....

Is the composer the same one as "Bond of Friendship"?

That is somewhat confusing as there is also the St Julien march by Arthur W. Hughes floating around.

This is better in a slow tempo tbh. I hear bands play this march in a much higher tempo and it dint give the feeling n proper emotion ❤ slower one speak more 💕

The busbies worn by officers of the RAF at this time were probably chosen to reflect the idea of them being "Hussars of the sky", and that is a fair comparison. They were oddly shaped because they were modelled on the flying helmets of the time. The Central band was issued with a similar "helmet" in 1930, and a smarter version of this replaced it in 1937 but was only worn for two years. In Silver Jubilee year 1977 it was decided to replace peaked caps with busbies once again and the third design that looked like it was modelled on Herman Munsters head was introduced, with a black leather chinstrap, later replaced by a linked chain. Perhaps they did not look too bad but I'm sure when they were replaced by peaked caps once again a decade and a half ago the musicians were not sorry about it.

excellent just as it is. Every section spot on

Quite interested in what looks like glimpses in colour of pre war tunic with correct Holt sword etc and GR buttons !?!

A wonderful march taken perhaps at too brisk a pace.

I am assuming this is an electric recording? The difference in tonal quality is clearly audible. But it sounds like they are still positioned acoustically, and recorded with very few mics - probably only one. Curious how they continue to dampen the cymbal as they had to for acoustic recording!

You can almost see the dancers with "Speed the Plow."

Obscure Regiment, obscure march. +2.

One of my old favourites. They play the trio very nicely the first time round, and don't overdo the cresc and dim markings as some conductors tend to do. This is very tastefully done. A little on the bright side, again - which makes the bugle-call effects after Trio I a little messy, unfortunately.

I will always stop and have a listen for "The Contemptibles."

Nice recording. At over four minutes long, what size platter is this?

First reaction: blimey - that's quick!!! Checking with my metronome Eldrige's tempo fluctuates between 132 and 140 bpm. I can't remember the original marking, but 120 bpm was considered the norm in my day.

New batch of old timey marches 🗣️🗣️🗣️

Is it me, or does this Lifeguards Band sound more accomplished than others of this period ( or indeed later )

All perfomances now are in a much higher tempo. Why?

A great march for dancing . . . a fine addition to that quadrille of British marches!

The Machine gun Guards were officially known as the 6TH regiment of Foot Guards (Guards machine gun regiment). The first three battalions were actually from the Household cavalry with a fourth from the Foot Guards and a fifth reserve and training battalion. Apparently, they took part in the great Trooping the Colours parade in Hyde park before disbandment in 1920.

May I take this opportunity to wish you and yours Mr Trapdrummer all good wishes for Christmas and all the best for the New Year ! The musical recordings and the old photographs are gold, much appreciation for your efforts and sharing it with us. Regards, Martin (Pommy in Australia).

Alford made the change from minor key to major key on the repeat passage written into this march as he said to reflect his hope for the coming victory. He was always up to something in his marches.

I love British marches, and this is a good one - perfect for one segment of a quadrille of British marches.

This is a fine march - perfect for a segment of a quadrille of British marches!

It's that pesky "Hushabye" by Monty Sunshine again!

Ha. Played this one a few times! (But never with that Rit at the end!)

A quote by Wellington during the battle of Waterloo

Some very neat cornet work both by both the solo cornet and the whole section in the middle part. !

The title is unfamiliar, but I recognise the march - I'm sure I've played it in the past.

Ah! George Miller!

A classic march taken at an ideal tempo.

Another fine march . . . it would be great as a segment of a quadrille of British marches.

Another march that would serve well as one segment of a quadrille of British marches.

Great attention to detail, particularly dynamics, and note duration!

Excellent attention to dynamics!!!

Not Austrian, but Franz von Blon's march would lendcitself to the Austrian "hesitating" style - especially the opening strain. In fact, they almost go for it!

I've just played this four times in a row!!! What happy memories. One of, if not THE first, marches I ever played way back when.