Champions

Classical · 1983 · 11 tracks

Champions

A bright, virtuosic collection of 1970s and 80s pop hits reimagined for brass quintet. Playful, warm, and impeccably polished.

1983 · CBS

A sophisticated but unpretentious celebration of pop melody through the lens of world-class chamber musicianship.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks

01

Winner's Circle

3:42

02

Honky Cat

2:43

03

C'etait Toi (You Were the One)

2:33

04

Scarborough Fair

2:48

05

Maxwell's Silver Hammer

3:32

06

Fantasy

3:38

07

We Are the Champions

3:17

08

Living for the City

3:16

09

A Bit of Whimsey

3:59

10

A Whiter Shade of Pale

3:15

11

Video Brass

3:20

Moments Worth Listening For

The soaring, anthemic trumpet lead that mimics Freddie Mercury's vocal power on the title track.

The surprisingly funky tuba bassline providing the rhythmic backbone for the Elton John cover.

The delicate, contrapuntal weaving of the two trumpets during the bridge of Scarborough Fair.

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