The Bells of Liberty at the Liberty Memorial

John Klein - The Bells of Liberty at the Liberty Memorial

It's another interesting find at one of the local Salvation Army thrift stores.

Played on the Carillon Americana Bells by John Klein.

The "Carillon Americana" consists of a total of 305 bells, including 61 Flemish-tuned Bells, 61 Harp Bells and 61 Celesta Bells, 61 Minor Tierce Bells and 61 Quadra Bells. The Carillon is playable from its own console as well as automatically through the use of the "Auto-Bell" Roll Player, which is completely under clock control, permitting the playing of desired selections at any time without the services of a musician. Schulmerich Carillons, Inc., of Sellersville, Pa. [Pennsylvania], have developed the modern carillon which is heard on this recording, which exactly duplicates the tones of huge cast bells, and far exceeds the tuning accuracy of cast bells, as well as encompassing a variety of new tone colors.


Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. Theme from Piano Concerto No. 1 {2:30}

2. Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffman {3:11}

3. Traumerei {2:44}

4. Humoresque {2:30}

5. Theme from Finlandia {3:31}

6. Meditation from Thais {4:34}

Side 2

1. Beautiful Dreamer {3:24}

2. Carry Me Back to Old Virginny {2:42}

3. Beautiful Isle of Somewhere {2:56}

4. O' Sole Mio {2:17}

5. Estrellita {3:33}

6. Gypsy Love Song {3:23}

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