The third volume of authentic Test Card music features the fabulous sounds
of John Fox, Cedric Dumont, Frank Valdor, Lem Arcon and the Budapest Radio
Orchestra, amongst others. Varied in style, the 21 digitally remastered
pieces provide a real treat, taking one back to the time when the Test Card
Transmissions were only interrupted for occasional daytime programming!
It is a great pleasure to introduce this, our third volume, featuring
authentic Test Card Music from the days when most programmed were shown
during the evening and the test card was only interrupted for the occasional
daytime programmes or, for a time, those wonderful trade test films. With
this, as in previous volumes, we hope to present another varied musical
journey with something for everyone and to delight not only the enthusiasts
of this special blend of music, but perhaps, even the broadcasters of today!
There is certainly a wide variation of composition, instrumentation and
musicianship. Once again we introduce highly respected composers and
performers from across Europe. Included are names such as Lem Arcon, Cedricv
Dumont, John Fox and Frank Valdor to name but a few. For the first time,
we feature two contemporary arrangements of well known traditional tunes:
Danny Boy and Grandfather's Clock. Strings are well represented with pieces
such as the lovely waltz: It's My Day and the wonderful melody: Yes, It's
Only You.'