Description
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UNDER PRESSURE
Series: Contemporary Marching Band
Artists: David Bowie, Queen
Composers: Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, Brian May, Roger Taylor, David Bowie
Arrangers: Matt Conaway, Jack Holt
Level: 3-4
Famously recorded by Queen with David Bowie, this relaxed rock tune has a laid back groove that generates a steady drive and burning intensity from beginning to end.
CREEP
Series: Arrangers' Publ Marching Band
Publisher: Arrangers' Publishing Company
Artist: Radiohead
Arrangers: Jay Dawson, Jim Reed
Level: 3
“Creep”, by the English alternative rock group Radiohead, gained worldwide attention when first released in 1993. In recent years it has become relevant as an anti-bullying theme song. This reflective melody and tempo emote to make for a moving change of pace within the production of Jay Dawson's “redHOTradioCITY”. Scored for small bands with reduced instrumentation.
PRESSURE
Series: Arrangers' Publ Marching Band
Artist: Billy Joel
Arranger: Jay Dawson
Level: 3
Jay captures the full array of musical material contained in this hit by Billy Joel, one of the legendary honorees at the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors. This arrangement, with its message and musical content, provides a great source of programming material. Score for small bands with reduced instrumentation.