1/28/15

Music Review #8: "Mayflower Overture"

Today, I will be reviewing "Mayflower Overture" by Ron Nelson. This version of the song was played by the Joliet Central High School Symphonic Band. This is a song that is supposed to resemble the pilgrims' voyage to the United States. I played this song in band class during my sophomore year in high school. The beginning has an uplifting sound, as this resembles the start of the voyage. The song gets dark a little later. This represents the strong storms and other challenges faced on the voyage. Then, the calm after the storm sets in. The French horn solo is very good. Next is my favorite part. This is when the pilgrims spotted land and are almost at the end of the voyage. My favorite part of the song is from 6:18 to the end. I love the sound of all the lower instruments. This is a terrific song. I have always enjoyed this song and that will never change. I give this song a ten out of ten.