Spirit of America

• Artist: 101 Strings Orchestra
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• Release Date: November 27, 2001
• Total Time: 44:24
• Genre: Easy Listening

Review

Another in the increasing amount of patriotic albums released in the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, 101 Strings' Spirit of America features a dozen lush interpretations of anthems and patriotic themes like "America the Beautiful," "God Bless America," "Amazing Grace," and "The Yellow Rose of Texas." Though the ensemble's typically soft approach takes away some of the dazzling, rousing appeal of these pieces, the album's relatively gentle sound gives a soothing, comforting twist to its patriotism. The album also includes the written text of President George W. Bush's September 20, 2001, address to Congress, and a portion of the proceeds benefit the New York Firefighters' 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund, making the album a tasteful and timely tribute to America's spirit. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
God Bless America, song	Frank Zappa, Irving Berlin	101 Strings Orchestra	(3:55)
America the Beautiful (tune Materna)	Katherine Lee Bates, Samuel A. Ward	101 Strings Orchestra	(3:38)
Battle Hymn of the Republic	William Steffe	101 Strings Orchestra	(4:12)
Armed Forces Salute	Bob Joel	101 Strings Orchestra	(5:28)
The Liberty Bell, march for band	John Philip Sousa	101 Strings Orchestra	(2:35)
The Yellow Rose Of Texas, song		101 Strings Orchestra	(4:28)
American Salute, for orchestra	Morton Gould	101 Strings Orchestra	(4:31)
The Stars and Stripes Forever, march for band	John Philip Sousa	101 Strings Orchestra	(3:40)
America! Patriotic Themes: America The Beautiful, Anchors Aweigh & Dixi	Samuel A. Ward, Katherine Lee Bates	101 Strings Orchestra	(2:12)
Star Spangled Spectacular, for orchestra	George M. Cohan	101 Strings Orchestra	(4:31)
Amazing Grace	John Newton	101 Strings Orchestra	(3:02)
Meditation on Prelude No. 1 of Bach, for violin or cello & piano with o	Franz Schubert	101 Strings Orchestra	(4:09)

Credits

101 Strings Orchestra (Orchestra), E.L. Jefe (Arranger), Bob Joel (Arranger)