My Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: Ron Clarke
From: RockdaleCorps Sydney Australia

Comments:
Hello Ian. Thank you for your website and the large amount of music available on it. I use it regularly but only just noticed your guestbook and felt I should take the opportunity to thank you for together with SalvoAudio you provide we old-timers with music which we grew up with and still enjoy when we are able to hear it. As a bandsman, bandmaster and songster leader it contributed immensely to my spiritual life as well as my enjoyment of good music. I am frequently telling others and recommending your site. Keep up the good work and God bless you in all you do. Ron Clarke

Added: January 10, 2012

Submitted by
Name: Dr Willaim Warr
From: Mount Martha Victoria Australia

Comments:
Hello Ian. Today a Security Technician came to do some work at my home. He noticed a book on my desk which led to the question, ‘Are you a Christian’ It transpires that we are both Ex-Salvo’s and ex-bandsmen. In my younger days I played in Perth Fortress Band in Western Australia. After coming to live in Victoria I played in Malvern SA Band for many years. He suggested I look up your site. What a revelation. Although I am now in my 80’s, Listening to these records brought back many memories and tears to my eyes; particularly some of the Vocal solos which I sang myself. Brian Davies is an old friend of mine; it was interesting to read about his CD. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this site. I will be visiting many times in the future. I pray every blessing on your future activities. Bill Warr.

Added: January 10, 2012

Submitted by
Name: Keith
From: LaSalle Ontario Canada

Comments:
Ian: Thanks for your recent comments via e-mail. Notice you have been busy this Christmas season with the addition of albums. I must throw in a little plug here for ISB120. After reading the album cover for the Melbourne Territorial Staff Band recording (one of your latest adds) I couldn’t help but think of the 4 Staff Bands worldwide. Then in June, 2011 the EIGHT Staff Bands met for a thrilling several days in London. (p.s. I am still looking for you in the Royal Albert Hall Ian.) I purchased the (2 DVD ‘The Complete Works’ and the ‘Brass Spectacular’ DVD online through World of Brass. Very good service for delivery times. Thanks for the work you are doing with the site. Blessings, Keith

Added: January 3, 2012

Submitted by
Name: Martin Fowler
From: Wigan Corps Lancashire England

Comments:
I came across your site while browsing the net one day and am absolutely fascinated by the wealth of material contained therein. As a fourth-generation Salvationist with two bandmasters in the family (one of whom was a former member of the ISB) I grew up with a lot of this music and in fact some of it takes me right back to my childhood. Of particular interest was the 1957 ISB American tour record which my Dad had when I was very young - I remember being enthralled by Ray Steadman-Allen’s ‘Lord of the Sea’ at 6 years of age. I was also interested to see the album by Peter and Sylvia Dalziel, with whom I worked on SA headquarters in Johannesburg in the late 70s and early 80s. There is a wealth of invaluable material on the website for anyone with an interest in Army music. Keep up the good work. All the best to you and yours for 2012. God bless, Martin (Wigan Corps, Central North Division, UK Territory)

Added: January 1, 2012

Submitted by
Name: Brian McDougall
From: Clearwater Florida

Comments:
I return often to your site. These old recordings stir many memories of my younger years in the Detroit (Michigan) Citadel Band. I was lucky to go on soprano cornet when I was 17 years old. I lasted 35 years then moved to Florida. I now sit in the solo/first cornet row for the last 11 years. We don’t play many of the good old Army classics at Clearwater. But when we do I really miss my old soprano days. Those were the days. I hope your site will continue to grow. I have been trying to find a recording of the piece Eventide. It meant a great deal to the Detroit bandsman and corps of the 1920s. I checked with my friend Campbell Robinson and he remembers playing it back in the day.

Added: December 29, 2011

Submitted by
Name: Jan Cowan (nee Alchin)
From: Melbourne Australia (formerly Norwood S. Aust)

Comments:
Thank you Ian (again) for this site and for providing the opportunity for so many of us to access a broad range of fine Salvation Army music - past and present. I have found recordings which members of my family participated in and have again thanked God for my Army upbringing. I appreciate the rich spiritual and musical heritage that I have, and had you not prepared this site, I would not have had access to much of the music which has enriched my life. It continues to bless and spiritually challenge me for which I am grateful.

Added: December 21, 2011

Submitted by
Name: Sheena McAllister
From: Bunbury Western Australia

Comments:
I remember my dad playing many of these old recordings to get us out of bed on a Sunday morning. We had to leave them in Scotland many years ago. It is wonderful to hear them all again.

Added: December 14, 2011

Submitted by
Name: Arthur Jackson
From: Perth Western Australia

Comments:
I have visited your webpage regularly over the past 18 months and thoroughly enjoyed the experience each time. I have been blest immensely each time - thank you.

Added: December 12, 2011

Submitted by
Name: Stuart Woodward
From: Basildon

Comments:
Thank you for remarkably rekindled memories. Despite being a Baptist Minister for 30 years this is the music that formed my devotional life and drew me close to God. It still does.

Added: December 5, 2011

Submitted by
Name: Bill Shimmon
From: Rotherham UK

Comments:
This site has brought me much blessing recently and some happy memories.

Added: December 1, 2011