three years ago, Canadian brass briefly lived up to their terrific name, with an insanely addictive hit single called “Ragtime Waltz”. ‘Ragtime’ kicks the album off with a blast of pure pop energy. On Ragtime album, Canadian brass have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke…’ school of songwriting. Ragtime is preety good and all the songs have a good meaning behind them.
I loved Ragtime Waltz the first time I heard it. Ellington Medley is kind of track that compels you to skip back and drink it in one more time before moving on through Ragtime. This track is a killer, it just grabs you instantly. Alligator Crawl - F. Waller - This happy song is an ode to optimism and an anthem. Three Spirituals (Go Down Moses - My Lord, What a Morning - Joshua) - This one has a powerful beat and a good melody. Canadian brass is hitting on all cylinders in St James Infirmary. From the moment you listen to Ballin’ the Jack you’re hooked. I listened to the opening track Kitten on the Keys and liked it a lot. Tuba Tiger Rag is perfect song though, very addictive. A Whiter Shade of Pale the elegant and beautiful song on the album is hard to describe. Put Rock and roll brass into car stereo for your highway driving The song feels complete. In Contrapunctus IX - Art of the fugue, BWV 1080 (rAGTIME VERSION) Canadian brass spins a tale you want to hear to the end. Dixie Bach is the best music that I have heard from anyone in any area of music. You have to get essence of the London Blues’s power, to truly understand this masterpiece. Take The ‘A’ Train (D. Ellington) marked the continuation of Canadian brass in style evolution. Within the first few notes of Maple Leaf (Joplin) it’s perfectly clear that Canadian brass is living this song. Just a closer walk with thee defines beauty, yet is as unforgiving as an astringent stone.
Ragtime CD
| Song Name | Time | ||
| American Patrol.mp3 | 3:51 |  |
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| Ragtime Waltz.mp3 | 1:50 | |
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| Ellington Medley.mp3 | 4:05 | |
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| I found love.mp3 | 3:33 | |
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| Alligator Crawl - F. Waller.mp3 | 1:50 | |
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| Three Spirituals (Go Down Moses - My Lord, What a Morning - Joshua).mp3 | 2:18 | |
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| St James Infirmary.mp3 | 3:59 | |
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| Ballin’ the Jack.mp3 | 3:32 | |
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| Kitten on the Keys.mp3 | 2:47 | |
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| Tuba Tiger Rag.mp3 | 5:06 | |
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| A Whiter Shade of Pale.mp3 | 3:15 | |
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| Rock and roll brass.mp3 | 4:46 | |
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| Cracked Ice Rag.mp3 | 2:10 | |
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| Contrapunctus IX - Art of the fugue, BWV 1080 (rAGTIME VERSION).mp3 | 2:37 | |
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| Dixie Bach.mp3 | 1:50 | |
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| London Blues.mp3 | 3:41 | |
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| Take The ‘A’ Train (D. Ellington).mp3 | 1:43 | |
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| Maple Leaf (Joplin).mp3 | 3:20 | |
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| Just a closer walk with thee.mp3 | 3:04 | |
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