Three Marches for March

Three Marches for March

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1. Thunderbirds March

Theme for the 1960s stop-motion TV series Thunderbirds.
More info on the TV series here.
 Catchy multi-part theme.

Barry Gray Orchestra

London Symphony Orchestra
Full symphonic range.
Elegantly orchestrated.
Modern makeover. 

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2. Dambusters March

Theme from 1950s movie.
Favourite March at flypasts. More info here.
Rousing theme, with creative obbligato lines.
Rich in cycle-of-fifths harmony.



Band of the RAF Regiment
Military Band
 

BBC Proms In the Park 2010
Modern orchestral interpretation.
Full symphonic splendour.

London Olympics 2012
Featured in the Queen/James Bond introduction to the opening ceremony.
(Play back on YouTube from 3:02)

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3. Imperial March (Star Wars)

Needs no introduction.
One of the few marches in a minor key.

Prague Film Orchestra
This version conducted by the "Emperor",
with approval from Darth Vader!

Major Key Makeover

An unusual mode change.
Melody begin on third note of the scale rather than the first as in the original.