The music of SPLIT THE AIR, newly released on red vinyl, draws deeply from the rich history of British banding, yet it is never encumbered by the past.
Often stripped down to a single instrument, notably the tenor horn of guest Sheona White whose extraordinary control brings a haunting lyricism to these intimate passages, leading the ensemble into new territory.
Green’s deep connection to the diverse characters in the world of brass bands shapes the strong narrative, drama, and psychology of the music. He skilfully harnesses the full force of the ensemble thrillingly felt in teeth rattling dissonance and majestic resolution. Green’s dedication to understanding brass band culture has opened new possibilities for its future.
Martin Green has spent years immersed in brass banding scene - the compositions, competitions and the communities.​
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Read Martin's article in The Guardian about why he is obsessed with brass bands here.​​
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Music composed by Martin Green and Orchestrated by Benjamin Woodgates.​​
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​​​​Performed by:
Mark Harrison Soprano Cornet, Tom Smith Principal Cornet, Thomas Fountain Solo Cornet, Ian Culcross Solo Cornet, Stephen Murphy Solo Cornet, Kirsty Abbotts Repiano Cornet, Alicia Davis 2nd Cornet, Laura Conway 2nd Cornet, Niall Mulvoy 3rd Cornet, Hayley Moore 3rd Cornet, Dave Moore Flugal, Sheona White Solo Tenor Horn, Siobhan Bates 1st Tenor Horn, Emma Conway 2nd Tenor Horn, Gary Curtin Solo Euphonium, Dave Thornton 2nd Euphonium, Amy Ewen Solo Baritone, Ben Smith 2nd Baritone, Tom Berry Solo Trombone, Ellena Newton 2nd Trombone, Alex Kelly Bass Trombone, Harry Cunningham Solo E-flat Bass, Andy Mallon E-flat Bass, Stuart Beard Solo B-flat Bass, Matt Wade B-flat Bass
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Funded by PRS Foundation, Creative Scotland, The Marchus Trust and The Space.
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