4BR Best Sellers

Grimethorpe are top of the 4BR charts at the end of July with their latest CD release.

Friday, 08 August 2008

The 4BR 'Best Sellers List' for July sees Grimethorpe top the charts with their latest release of ‘Hymns’.

Close behind

Close behind them came the very popular DVD selection of highlights from Brass in Concert last year, whilst Black Dyke continue to rack up the sales with their latest release ‘Essential Dyke VIII’ as well as ‘Music for Battle Creek’ and ‘Essential Dyke Vol VII’.

For those looking for something a bit different there is the new PolySteel Band release moving up the charts too4BR

Written word

Good to see people taking an interest in thee written word too, with Dennis Taylor’s affectionate look at North East banding and John Maines book on compering doing well.

Something different

For those looking for something a bit different there is the new PolySteel Band release moving up the charts too.

1. Hymns – Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Grimethorpe make divine music with the help of some of the most famous hymn tunes (and a couple of others besides) in the world.
http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=756

2. DVD Brass in Concert Championships – 2007
All the fun and games from The Sage last year as Briggus topped the entertainment league table again.
http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/dvds_detail.asp?id=1459

3. Essential Dyke – Volume VIII
Black Dyke delve into the library cupboard to pick out some juicy musical gems for an eighth time.
http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=758

4. Music for Battle Creek – Black Dyke
Philip Sparke has more chart topperss than Madonna as Dyke deliver more of his greatest hits.
http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=737

5. The Incredible PolySteel Band
Despite the loss of their MD, this is entertainment as only they can deliver.
http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=757

6. The Heritage of the North East Brass Band Movement — Dennis Taylor
Dennis Taylor takes an affectionate look at the disappearing world of North East banding.
http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/books_detail.asp?id=1443

7. National Brass Band Championships 2007
Relive the highlights of all the winning performances (and more) from Harrogate and London last year.
http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=746

8. Essential Dyke — Volume VII
Dyke explore more of the hidden treasures to be found in the back of the Queensbury librarians cupboard.
http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=667

9. The Complete Compere Notes Guide — John Maines
John Maines tells you everything you wanted to know about just about everything in the banding world…
http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/books_detail.asp?id=1442

10. Journeys in Brass – Philip Sparke
GUS Band take a pleasant trip through some of Philip Sparke’s less well known output.
http://www.4barsrest.com/shopping/cd_detail.asp?id=644

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