Drumfanfare Korps Nationale Reserve Dirigent Eerste Luitenant Richard Vrijhoef - Brassability

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Review by Kelly Coyle

Brassability: A Blast of Brass Brilliance That Sticks With You Alright, let’s talk about Brassability by Drumfanfare Korps Nationale Reserve. If you’re into brass bands with a military edge, this 2004 gem from the Netherlands is gonna hit different. Conducted by Eerste Luitenant Richard Vrijhoef (yeah, try saying that five times fast), it’s one of those albums where every track feels like it was polished to perfection but still has heart—like someone poured their soul into each note. Now, I gotta be honest: not every song stuck with me. But two tracks? Oh man, they burrowed right into my brain and set up camp. Let’s start with “Riverdance.” Yeah, yeah, everyone knows "Riverdance," right? But hearing it done by a brass band flips the script completely. The trumpets scream energy, and when the flugelhorns chime in, it’s like… whoa. You can’t help but picture yourself stomping your feet in some imaginary Irish pub. It’s wild how something so iconic gets a whole new life here. And then there’s “Castaldo Marsch”—this one just marches straight into your chest. The tubas rumble like distant thunder, and the percussion hits hard enough to make you sit up straight. It’s bold, proud, and kinda makes you wanna grab a flag or salute someone. Honestly, after listening to it on repeat, I felt like joining the army—or at least signing up for a drum lesson. What really stands out is the sheer talent behind this thing. Guys like Gert Versteeg on bass tuba and Ard Verweij on flugelhorn don’t just play—they own their parts. And don’t even get me started on Richard Vrijhoef’s conducting. He doesn’t just lead; he seems to breathe life into the music itself. Credit also goes to Jan Embregts for keeping things tight as the recording supervisor. These folks didn’t just slap this album together—they crafted it. But here’s the kicker: while most of the tracks are bangers, there’s an unexpected softness too. Like “Rosana,” which sneaks up on you with its gentle melody. Or “Brnenská Polka,” which feels like a warm hug from someone you haven’t seen in years. It’s these little moments that keep you hooked, even if you didn’t think you were into brass bands before. So yeah, Brassability isn’t perfect—it leans a bit heavy on tradition at times—but damn if it doesn’t leave a mark. Listening to it feels like stepping into another world, one where tubas reign supreme and marches sound like anthems. Weirdly enough, though, what stayed with me most wasn’t any specific tune—it was the vibe. This album reminds you that music doesn’t need words to tell a story. Sometimes, all it takes is a trumpet blasting loud enough to shake your bones. Oh, and fun fact: apparently Paul van Bers did “Other” stuff on this album. Whatever that means. Music mystery unlocked? Not quite. But hey, that’s part of the charm.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Brnenská Polka
Riverdance
Mars Van Het Nationaal Commando
El Soro Gran Torero De Foyos
Castaldo Marsch
Opus For Trumpet
Temprana Es La Noches
Rosana
336 Squadron ‘Curaçao’
A Tribute To George Gershwin
Ello Bogz
Songs Of The Wizz
Skoda Lásky

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Catalog Numbers

ES 47.434

Labels

Eurosound

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtFilmzaal Bernhardkazerne, Amersfoort
Manufactured ByDOCdata

Credits

RoleCredit
Bass TubaGert Versteeg, Karel Dollekens, Maarten Spierings, Tim Baars
BrassEric Campen
ConductorRichard Vrijhoef
EuphoniumJack Slegers, Theo van Deelen
FlugelhornArd Verweij, Christiaan Drissen, Erwin Voorhaar, Hans Broers, Henk Denneboom, Henk Meijer, Jielis Schreuders, Koen Baars
HornHerman Schepers, Wouter van Gestel
LeaderJan Embregts
ManagementJan van der Zanden, René Vermaas
OtherPaul van Bers
PercussionAd van der Wee, Gijsbert van Rijswijk, Henri van Doorn, Marco van Teeffelen, Patrick Gronsveld, Robin Bertrums
PhotographyMediacentrum KL, Ab Baak
Recording SupervisorJan Embregts, Richard Vrijhoef
SaxophoneAnnelies Wallenburg, Arthur Steijvers, John Elferink, Jolanda Luthart
TromboneAd Nieuwkoop, Adrie Spijkers, John Mayenburg, Lambert Vis, Michel Glintmeijer, Ruud Heirman
TrumpetBart Roobol, Bertrand Verbeek, Gerbrand Heijting, Paul Verhoeven , Richard van Eden

Notes

  • Opnamedata: 26, 27 en 29 maart 2004
  • Fotolocatie: Koninklijke Militaire Academie te Breda

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  • Rights Society: STEMRA
  • Matrix / Runout: DOCdata ES 47.434
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI LJ82
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 3614
  • SPARS Code: DDD

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Brassability* by Drumfanfare Korps Nationale Reserve is like a musical time capsule from 2004, blending the bold sounds of a brass band with military precision. It’s not just any brass album—it features tracks like *Riverdance*, which you wouldn’t typically expect in this genre. And get this: the album credits over 50 musicians, including multiple players for each instrument. For example, there are *five* bass tuba players alone! Clearly, this wasn’t just a performance; it was a full-blown brass extravaganza. The Netherlands-based group, led by conductor Richard Vrijhoef, poured their heart into this project, and it shows. You can almost picture the energy of their live performances just by looking at the sheer number of talented contributors.