Titanic: Music As Heard On The Fateful Voyage by Ian Whitcomb - Uhune

ALBUM

An almost scholarly assemblage, this. Bandleader Ian Whitcomb has assembled a playlist of the music that would have been heard on the RMS Titanic during its fateful voyage (a playlist that might have been heard on any White Star Liner, in fact), closing, of course, with "Songe d'Automne," the piece being performed by the ship's orchestra as the vessel vanished beneath the waves. Added to this are "The White Star March" (an original composition), and a recitation of "The Convergence of the Twain," a poem about the disaster written by Robert Service. The songs themselves are an intriguing mixture of the familiar ("Glow-Worm," "Alexander's Ragtime Band"), and the somewhat less familiar ("Selections from the Musical Comedy, 'The Arcadians'," "That Mesmerizing Mendelssohn Tune"). Whitcomb and his group, with the Musical Murrays taking several vocal cuts, handle the performances with polish and verve. An interesting musical glance at the mystique of this particular tragedy, though some may find the idea a bit macabre. There's not a bit of it, though -- the album notes are very respectful and extremely informative, and there's an aura of good taste about the whole thing, which is more than can be said for some "Titanic" projects. ~ Steven McDonald

1. The White Star March (studio)

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

2. The Convergence Of The Twain: Lines On The Loss Of The "Titanic") (Poem

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

3. Glow-Worm (studio)

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

4. Mon Coeur S'Ouvre A Ta Voix: My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

5. In The Shadows

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

6. Oh, You Beautiful Doll

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

7. Music Hall Waltz Medley: a. Are We To Part Like This, Bill? b. If Those Lips Could Only Speak (studio)

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

8. The Mosquito's Parade (studio)

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

9. The Merry Widow Waltz

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

10. Alexander's Ragtime Band (studio)

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

11. Somewhere A Voice Is Calling

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

12. Music Hall March Medley: a. Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside b. Fall In And Follow Me c. Ship Ahoy (All The Nice Girls Love A Sailor) (studio)

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

13. Selections From The Musical Comedy "The Arcadians": a. Chorus Of Waitresses b. My Motter c. Arcady Is Ever Young (studio)

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

14. Shine On Harvest Moon (studio)

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

15. That Mesmerizing Mendelssohn Tune (studio)

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

16. Destiny (studio)

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

17. Waiting For The Robert E. Lee (studio)

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

18. Salute d'Amour (Love's Greeting): Love's Greeting

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

19. Frankie And Johnny (You'll Miss Me In The Days To Come): You'll Miss Me In The Days To Come

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

20. Silver Heels (studio)

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

21. Lily Of Laguna (studio)

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

22. Moonstruck (studio)

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

23. Songe d'Automne (Dream Of Autumn): Dream Of Autumn

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

24. Raggin' The Waves / The White Star Orchestra: "Bonus Track"

by Ian Whitcomb

Featured Artist: The White Star Orchestra; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ian Whitcomb; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

24 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 11 minutes and 13 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 620x620 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/24 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Classical, Classical Crossover, Vocal, Jazz, Ragtime, Comedy, Easy Listening, Traditional Pop, British Invasion, Novelty, Standards, Vintage Lounge

Label

ITW Records

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 9, 1997

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

81227282127