"Pines of Rome" - by Ottorino Respighi

[@Nigelrathbone1]

I like how you could hear the english horn enter soli after the oboe solo but perfectly in pitch so the only difference you hear is added layer of timbre. Such amazing clarity and balance.

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks!

[@BANDLDR]

The clarity of this performance is ridiculous and the recording quality that captures it all is nuts. So glad I listened to this with some decent headphones!

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thanks so much!

[@jamross1964]

Such artful playing! Our DC Service Bands: The Best Use of US Tax Dollars!!!

[@shaunsalem]

Incredible sound and clarity. It might be the first recording I’ve listened to that fully clarifies the beginning of the Catacombs movement. Many of the recordings I’ve heard play it so softly that it’s unclear / inaudible at the very beginning. Awesome performance! Well played!

[@TheUSAFBand]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@d6bf6af4]

It is very interesting and cool to hear the music "dry" without echoes of large concert halls and without big string section. Clever arrangement.

[@greghudon4696]

ASTONISHED BY THE musicians. They are fabulous. Loved the bass clarinetist . Trumpets are so amazing..

[@RogerSmallwood]

I have heard many orchestral versions of the Pines of Rome, I think your version, is beautifully played with clarity, and power which captures the spirit of Rome. Congratulations to you all. Bravo😊❤️

[@barbarapatten2603]

Your description is excellent, and very helpful in my understanding, and visualization, of this amazing concert piece. Thank you.

[@TheUSAFBand]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kimhoefgen3558]

Where has these beautiful videos been hiding? I can't believe that I have missed this. Not any more. I am a long time musician and now devote my time to taking veterans on their HONOR FLIGHTS. Our last one in the spring it was my honor to sit with an Air Force Brig. General. Thank you all for your service, no matter what lt may be.🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@veng3r663]

God how I miss the privilege of being one of the few getting to partake in that epic playing *Pines of the Appian Way* back in my Junior year up at Music in May at Beaverton Oregon...

[@OrganGuyPhil]

Stunning playing!!!! 🎶🇺🇸🎶

[@TheUSAFBand]

Thank you kindly!

[@lorywhite4783]

I I sure hope this group does more recording in the future. I really want to listen to more of their playing.🎉

[@ABruckner8]

Before it started: "No contra clarinets, no contrabassoon, and only 2 tubas? Bah!" Tubas: "Hold my beer" Fantastic job, tubas, holding down the low end! I also like how the conductor/performers strove for clarity over grandiosity.

[@3rdGUMObro]

What a great recording! Excellent playing of course, but such a good sound quality. Really appreciate you posting this!

[@debclare9942]

Yes, just gorgeous. Thank you for all the hard work and talent that went into this production. And yes, Jeremy's solo was beautiful as was everyone else's, and the ensemble playing was lovely. (Jeremy's mom ❤)

[@scottf2199]

Amazing performance - thanks for sharing!

[@peterparra9926]

Love this. The conductor is awesome!

[@turnne]

Very nice playing...Love the clarity and articulation. The third movement is very " reedy" sounding and I like it

[@bobpai2006]

My favorite American Band right now! Congratulations, great sound.

[@caroljordan2616]

Mesmerizing beauty. Thank you!

[@lapdawg60]

Bloody fantastic!

[@ericcommarato7727]

This is as fine and beautifully done as any symphony orchestra I have heard perform this. Bravo!

[@michaeljones781]

Great sound. Each player is very powerful. A lot of advanced ranks tells you very experienced group....

[@jchomedog2887]

Premier groups all start at E-6.

[@george9065]

this has to be the most interesting wind ensemble arrangement/recording of this piece I've ever heard... i almost don't know what to make of it, but nonetheless, it's fantastic!

[@dianebeliveau4243]

Magnifique et magistrale pièce! Bravo ❤

[@randymichel459]

Saw you all when you came to Huntington, WV a few years ago. Hope you all come back soon!

[@TheUSAFBand]

We hope so too!

[@jococontreras5107]

Maravilloso, gracias por compartir 👍👏👏👏

[@richardwilliams473]

The first trumpets entrance near the end was originally meant to be played off stage but in this instance I actually liked the trumpets on stage as could hear clearly the articulation. BRAVO to this polished ensemble of professional musicians!!!

[@christophermozart3304]

They're amazing. Imagine playing right alongside them! I had a chance to with the collegiate wind ensemble I played alongside them I in a joint concert! Wind ensemble and orchestral music performs on a much higher level live.

[@johnnytheyoungmaestro]

On my college visit to Baldwin Wallace University, I got to sit in on a rehearsal of their wind ensemble. "Pines of Rome" was one of the pieces they played, and it was such a fantastic experience, and such a great time. On January 23, I'll be visiting the Cleveland Institute of Music, and I'm excited to see what they do! What a great piece of music, though! :)

[@denisehayes2628]

Fantastic!

[@tomoconnor9502]

way to go airmen in the air force band, you guys are a w e s o m e musicians! what a beautiful organization Col. Schofield. Also, thank you for your loyal military service to this great nation. tom o'connor, MSgt, USAF (ret)

[@grantkoeller8911]

I played this in the USAF Band Of Liberty, 1994. TSgt Grant Koeller, Retired, USAF Bands

[@TheUSAFBand]

Super cool!

[@daston8248]

This is so awesome 🔥🎶

[@salvatoresquadrito109]

Arte!!!

[@Nigelrathbone1]

I've only heard drum & bugle corps like Star of Indiana play truncated versions of ths massive tonal fantasia.

[@slk8322]

Beautiful GO Air Force dad 60 / 65 now with our Lord Thy God 🙏 🛩

[@christianreis7091]

Bravo Tutti

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Pines of Rome may have watched the vicissitude of the Roman Empire and will transcend Time and Space

[@frknntfrknnt4313]

💌

[@NishA-fv1eu]

11:21 1st excerpt

[@vickimichaelsen1856]

Pretty good for band. But you do need the strings for that second movement. Definitely prefer the orchestral versions.

[@chandananimalsepala-5805]

U.S. Air Force Band Music Language & Chandana Nimal Sepala

[@chandananimalsepala-5805]

🇺🇲🎧🇺🇲

[@jasondavis6101]

It's a real shame that they went with cello instead of the original contrabassoon - not only because of the difference in timbre a string instrument provides but because doing so removes an entire position from the ensemble for a wind player, a position already more limited by the absence of professional wind bands in the states. Other than that though, a great recording

[@kittyplays2324]

And one cello 🥴

[@ralphreid7972]

Boring.