Pax Britannica

by Test Dept.

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1991
  • Label: Ministry of Power
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 40:58
  • Community rating: 3.65/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: James MacMillan, Ken Thomas

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Stepping away from their abrasive industrial roots, the radical collective utilized this release to compose a sprawling, orchestral critique of British imperialism and historical conflicts. The work integrates classical arrangements with martial rhythms and sobering political samples, showcasing a sophisticated evolution in the group's conceptual ambitions.

Genres

Descriptors: orchestral, political, history, atmospheric, martial, choral, industrial, percussive

Tracklist

  1. Movement I: Pledge (0:27)
  2. Movement I: Jerusalem (2:45)
  3. Movement I: Heaven's Command (0:57)
  4. Movement I: Characters Of Light (1:05)
  5. Movement I: Agincourt (3:02)
  6. Movement I: Accusation (1:53)
  7. Movement II: Territory (The Epic Of The Race) (6:30)
  8. Movement III: From The Land (As An Fhearann) (5:42)
  9. Movement IV: God, King And Law (5:40)
  10. Movement IV: The Cracked Facade (5:35)
  11. Movement IV: Farewell The Trumpets (3:02)
  12. Movement V: The Legacy (A Lasting Presence) (4:15)

Credits

  • James MacMillan - conductor
  • Scottish Chamber Orchestra - performer
  • The Schola Cantorum, Edinburgh - performer
  • John Eacott - written-by

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