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Submitted by
Name: Patricia Owen
From: Birmingham Citadel

Comments:
Haven’t been on your site for a while but had another look recently and dipped into the Castaways folder. It is interesting not just seeing what other people choose but their reasons for doing so. I am trying to make a list of my own choices but is difficult as I cannot limit myself to 8 at the moment. Also interested to see where everyone is from, not all from countries I associate with the SA. Well done, again and thank you for all the hours of work you must put into this.

Added: August 8, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Lasnointer Marbunin
From: Indonesia

Comments:
My name is Lasnointer marbun. I come from Medan (Indonesia). I play tuba in Eb in here, I want seek a friend in music world. I come from church of corps 2 medan The Salvation Army.

Added: August 7, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Wim Koolstra
From: The Netherlands

Comments:
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the trip down memory lane. I miss the old Salvation Army music. This for me is the only way The Salvation Army has to sound. Its full of sparkle I miss that, now i can sit back and play the music from your site and dream of the old Salvation Army and enjoy it. Please let this collection live on forever. Thanks again. Wim Koolstra

Added: August 7, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Keith Pittock
From: LaSalle Ontario Canada

Comments:
Hi Ian: Thanks so much for showing ‘a few’ of my favorite selections I plan to take with me as a Castaway. As Neil has suggested I have seen ‘The Kingdom Triumphant’ on YouTube and recommend it. It does seem strange that a couple of years ago there was a poll (I believe it was on the Canadian Salvation Army site) for your favourite tunes. It was a multiple choice of 3 or 4 and ‘Divine Communion’ came in a long way behind the others, which surprised me. I think Divine Communion does tell us something as Neil suggests. Keep up the great work Ian and may the Lord continue to bless you in this worldwide web of blessing us all. Keith

Added: August 4, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Neil Carter
From: Oxford UK

Comments:
Hi Ian. Seeing the request that we do not enter a URL into the Guestbook, you may want to ignore the following post when you moderate my submission. Not only am I so enjoying all the submissions to the Castaway Choices page, I am equally amazed that so many contributors are adding their choices of eight works to take away with them to their Castaway Island. It’s also lovely to read of why the choices are being made, and why they are so meaningful as to be THE tracks to be taken in the first place. What also surprises me is that such special devotional pieces as ‘The Light of the World’, ‘Songs in Exile’, and ‘Divine Communion’ keep recurring in various lists, there must be a message in there somewhere. What I was wondering is, as ‘The Kingdom Triumphant’ has been mentioned several times, and has now been included in Keith Pittock’s list of tracks, whether you might be able to include a link to the amazing and beautiful video which has been created to accompany Eric Ball’s masterwork, and which is available as a YouTube video. Apparently, this amateur video took some sixty hours to create, and it shows. It takes ‘The Kingdom Triumphant’ to a whole new level of spiritual meaning, and by the finale it is difficult not to have a lump in the throat, or tears in the eye. Thanks once again for all your hard work and time which you are putting into this incredible archive, it is a source of great blessing. Neil Carter, Oxford UK

Added: August 4, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Gary Compton
From: Tampa FL

Comments:
I continue to be blessed and inspired by your site. It brings back many great memories. As to my Castaway Tracks, I would have to include anything with Phil Smith. His live performance at the ‘78 congress of ‘Victorious’ is unbelievable. I would also include anything by the ISB in the early 70’s: Brass Impact, Sounds Triumphant and Festival Salute. The relationship with EMI in those days yielded some great stuff. Any Canadian Staff Band recordings under RR would also make my list. You need to get Enfield’s ‘Kaleidoscope’ and ‘My Strength My Tower’ recordings on here.

Added: July 30, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Lars A Lignell
From: Salem Oregon

Comments:
Hi Ian, I haven’t visited the site for a while but I have told a lot of bandsmen about it. Glad to see it so nicely arranged. As far as a Castaway piece I would have to start with AW Gullidge’s Divine Communion, I was 18 years old at the time and a young senior bandsman in the old Oakland Citadel Band playing the flugelhorn part. Then I would have to go with Bramwell Coles festival piece Discipleship, Where Duty Calls, Songs In The Morning, In Quiet Pastures, The Light Of The World, Montreal Citadel, and finally Victors Acclaimed. I guess you can tell a person’s age almost by what they select. Blessings on you Ian, and keep the music coming. Lars A Lignell, Bandmaster, The SA Salem Kroc Center Band

Added: July 28, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Catherine Olver
From: Oakengates Telford

Comments:
Just a line to thank you for collating this great music. Having been a Salvationist since 1965 I have seen vast changes but I am delighted to hear some of the old songs with the atmosphere of old recording. This must have taken great committment. Thank you, I have sent a link to friends who I know will love it too.

Added: July 27, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Jeff O’Dell
From: Rushden Northants

Comments:
Wonderful site. Are there any Male Voice items that can be added, such as ‘Love Stands The Test’etc?

Added: July 18, 2010

Submitted by
Name: Bruce Jennings
From: Major Michigan USA (Canadian on loan)

Comments:
This is an awesome site. You are to be commended on the expertise and setup. Much pleasure and spiritual blessings are received from this God inspired music. It takes me back to the times I played some of these pieces and also sang a song or two and took part in the musicales. God bless you for the time you have spent and will continue to spend in this ministry.

Added: July 9, 2010