Yankee band #1 by goodoleboy
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A United States Army band (soldiers from the north, that is) performing at a Civil War reenactment held in a park somewhere in beautiful Long Beach, California, back on 7/31/2010.
I don't recall them playing "Dixie." anahata.c should like this.
I still have tons of pics of that event vegetating in my files.
Comments (6)
MagikUnicorn
Lovely shot
RodS
A great capture of these fellows playing.. I can almost hear them!
anahata.c
Yes, I do like this---and I remember this series from way back (I missed it!) Big open, round circle of brass players, with a big bass drum player behind them. And they're so into their playing, and look so much like musicians---that is, they look like they're totally play-acting at being soldiers, they have no formal posture, no "at-attention" pose (which military bands almost always have): They're musicians, forced to wear their costumes 'cause it's part of the job, and it wouldn't matter if they were wearing clown outfits: They have a job to do, no matter what they're wearing. (So true to musicians!) The tuba player---3d from the left---looks the part: He's the heftiest dude there. (Tubas are hefty.) You got lots of space in this, and lots of deep yellow light---very well lit, Harry, with illumined trees in the background. And, as for their not playing "Dixie"---if they're a northern band, I assume "Dixie" would be a no-no during the war. ("You playin' that Rebel song, son??? Well, stop!!!") Delightful shot, and as real as it gets.
steve2
Neat photo.
VDH
Nice groupe, excellent capture !!,
UteBigSmile
Very nice snapshot!