Det Norske Blåseensemble - The Brass from Utopia (2013) [Hi-Res]

Det Norske Blåseensemble (DNBE) from Fredrikshald (now Halden, Østfold), Norway, is the country’s oldest continuously operating orchestra and one of its oldest cultural institutions. Professional musicians are documented in the town from the early 17th century, and in 1733–1734 they were organized into a professional orchestra at Fredriksten Fortress, attached to the Søndenfjeldske Geworbne Regiment; it later became the 1st Brigade Music Corps.

The orchestra became a renowned institution in 1867 under Friedrich August Reissiger, followed from 1881 by Oscar Borg. A landmark moment came in 1879, when King Oscar II opened the Smaalensbanen and Dalslandsbanen railways: Reissiger conducted, Borg played in the band, and the program featured Borg’s newly composed “Jernbane-Galop.”

In 2003 the military band became a civilian wind ensemble, evolving into an internationally recognized orchestra. It is known for unconventional repertoire choices, serves as an international reference ensemble in classical improvisation (real-time music), and leads new developments in the classical field; its work in Baroque music also draws international attention. As the orchestra of all Østfold, it collaborates with cultural organizations across the region, sharing the resources of a professional orchestra with amateur music and performing arts communities. Its discography numbers 16 albums.

Tracklist:
01-01 Det Norske Blåseensemble, Det Norske Blåseensemble - Peaches En Regalia [3:00]
01-02 Det Norske Blåseensemble, Det Norske Blåseensemble - Medley From "Make a Jazz Noice Here" [4:23]
01-03 Det Norske Blåseensemble, Det Norske Blåseensemble - The Dog Breath Variations [2:07]
01-04 Det Norske Blåseensemble, Det Norske Blåseensemble - Uncle Meat [2:51]
01-05 Det Norske Blåseensemble, Det Norske Blåseensemble - Big Swifty [8:22]
01-06 Det Norske Blåseensemble, Det Norske Blåseensemble - Fembot in a Wet T-Shirt [3:20]
01-07 Det Norske Blåseensemble, Det Norske Blåseensemble - Revised Music from Low Budget Orcestra [7:52]
01-08 Det Norske Blåseensemble, Det Norske Blåseensemble - I Promise Not to Come in Your Mouth [3:31]
01-09 Det Norske Blåseensemble, Det Norske Blåseensemble - Echidna´s Arf (Of You) [3:55]
01-10 Det Norske Blåseensemble, Det Norske Blåseensemble - Blessed Relief [5:25]
01-11 Det Norske Blåseensemble, Det Norske Blåseensemble - Dupree`s Paradise [4:00]
01-12 Det Norske Blåseensemble, Det Norske Blåseensemble - G-Spot Tornado [3:37]