Lest We Forget 

Produced in October 2007 at the New Zealand Army Bandroom, Burnham Camp

Features ceremonial music of the NZ Army. It includes two compositions by Bandmaster WO2 Dwayne Bloomfield, Fernleaf Headstones and Behold the Narrows From the Hill.

Fernleaf Headstones was commissioned for the funeral procession for the Return of the Unknown Warrior in 2004.

Behold the Narrows From the Hill tells the story of the New Zealander Infantry Brigade’s capture of Chunuk Bair on Gallipoli on August 8 1915. The work was inspired by the composer reading the book “Gallipoli” by Chris Pugsley.

Available for sale at $20.00 plus $5.00 postage and packaging within New Zealand and $10.00 overseas.

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Enchanted

The NZ Army Band’s most recent recording; predominantly a big band album the CD also features two original songs; Poppy and Pohutakawa and New Zealand Soldiers Song.

 

Poppy and Pohutakawa is a poignant song based on a poem written by Vietnam veteran Chris Mullane reflecting on the influence Flanders Field had on the shaping of New Zealand as a nation. Cpl David Fiu and WO2 Dwayne Bloomfield composed the music for Poppy and Pohutakawa and the resulting song became the official song of Tribute 08.

 

New Zealand Soldier Song is the official song of the New Zealand Army. A powerful song for the modern soldier it was composed by Don MacLeod and arranged for the NZ Army Band by Cpl Steve Chapman. The recording features Cpl David Fiu on vocals.

 

Recorded in the New Zealand Army Band studio in September 2008 Enchanted is named after the James Morrison chart featured on the album. The New Zealand Army Band was lucky to have the expertise of professional sound engineer Mike Gibson. Well respected within the NZ music scene Mike has worked with Fur Patrol, Trinity Roots and Hollie Smith.

Available for sale at $20.00 plus $5.00 postage and packaging within New Zealand and $10.00 overseas.

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1. Ain’t That A Kick In The Head
2. Fly Me To The Moon
3. Enchanted
4. Cool Change
5. The Poppy And The Pohutakawa
6. Rhythm Of Our World
7. Sweet Georgia Brown
8. Everyday I Have The Blues
9. You Raise Me Up
10. New Zealand Soldier Song
11. Concierto De Aranjuez