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(107 customer reviews) 16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Horns for God's Game.,
June 29, 2005 Bernard Chapin "Ora Et Labora!" (CHICAGO! USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Power And The Glory: The Original Music & Voices Of NFL Films (Audio CD)
There is no better sport in the world than American football and the NFL is undoubtedly the greatest league on earth. While the Patriots and the concept of "team" have been an incredible story the last few years, The Power and The Glory forcefully reminds us that the NFL peaked in one important area decades ago. The music that was produced in the 1960s for NFL Films' specials surpasses everything we hear today. The CD never lets us forget the golden age of Butkis, Schimdt, and Bart Starr.
There are 36 tracks on the album and the odd ones contain verbal snippets from actual NFL films episodes while the even ones contain the music. I must say the overall effect is stunning.
The voice over tracks let the players, our heroes, talk. Even though I hate the Packers, number 21 is devoted to Lombardi and deservedly so. The same could be said about "Heroes of the 60s" where you hear Dandy Don Meredith give a pep talk before a final drive. At times, it feels like...Read more
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Nevermind ESPN's Chris Berman, FACENDA is the real deal!,
December 27, 2001 Jason P. (Fair Lawn, NJ, United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Power And The Glory: The Original Music & Voices Of NFL Films (Audio CD)
Most of us football fans have heard, many a time, ESPN's Chris Berman belt out in his best baritone: "LAMBEAU FIELD, THE FROZEN TUNDRA, THE GREEN BAY PACKERS..." Isn't it great? Just like the old NFL films we used to see on TV. Well, forget that! This CD, with the legendary John Facenda, is THE REAL DEAL! Listen to the original voice of the NFL as we all knew it. Watching NFL Films, although still fun, just isn't the same anymore, not since Mr. Facenda passed away. That...and the music. Watching NFL football highlights set to the glorious sounds of that symphony, that was the best! It made NFL football seem like the greatest sports battles of mankind. You might like highly competitive baseball games in the summer. Or you might look forward to the NBA on a lazy Saturday afternoon in March. Others love the excitement of the NHL playoffs or maybe a big boxing match on a Saturday night. However, nothing, I mean NOTHING, comes close to matching the butterflies in your stomach...Read more
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Perfect CD to get you psyched for anything!,
November 19, 1999 By A Customer
This review is from: The Power And The Glory: The Original Music & Voices Of NFL Films (Audio CD)
Listen to this CD before any challenge. The music will make you feel invincible!
