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PRESS
RELEASES
SPIRIT
OF THE TATTOO
THE TATTOO'S FIRST COMPILATION DVD
Posted
2nd September 2003
An
impressive 100-minute compilation programme of the very best moments
from the last seven Edinburgh Tattoos (1996-2002) - including
exclusive never-before-seen special features - has this week been
released on DVD to celebrate the showpiece military event's fastest
ever sell-out season in its 53-year existence.
The
action-packed programme features some awe-inspiring contributions
from, among others, the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Steel
Orchestra, the cycling Dutch musicians of Trompetterkorps Bereden
Wapens, Moscow's Russian Cossack State Song and Dance Ensemble,
and the Cook Islands National Youth Dance Team from the South
Pacific. It also includes stirring performances from the ever
popular Pipes & Drums of Scotland's finest regiments together
with the thrilling music of the Massed Military Bands and features
musical favourites such as Highland Cathedral, Gael and Amazing
Grace.
Tattoo
Chief Executive & Producer, Brigadier Melville Jameson, said:
"This is a fascinating record of the very essence of the
Tattoo and stands as a colourful showcase of its enduring appeal".
This
compelling combination of music, excitement and stunning visual
display has been duplicated under exclusive licence from the BBC
who filmed the proceedings, and produced and digitally edited
by West Linton-based film production company, Electric Picture
Machine.
Said
EPM Production's Ken Andrew: "The superior picture quality
and digital sound makes DVD the perfect medium for watching this
spectacular show at home. With extras including behind the scenes
news releases and interviews not normally available on video and
the main programme viewable for the first time in widescreen,
this release is an exciting new product."
Describing
the dramatic sights and sounds is top Narrator, Tom Fleming, host
of countless state occasions covered by the BBC for over 40 years.
Copies
of this new all-region Tattoo DVD - with its cinema-like video
and better-than-CD audio - may be obtained from the Tattoo Shop,
33-34 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QB, at a cost of £17.95
(+P&P where applicable). It can also be purchased via the
internet at www.edintattoo.co.uk or from your local DVD retailer.
Ends-
Review
copies are available on request.
Click
here to buy online.
For
further information, please contact:
The Tattoo Office, 32 Market Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QB
Tel: 0131 225 4783 Fax: 0131-225 8627
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