Honour of Richmond

from Heritage by Alan Moore Music

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The Honour of Richmond is an English, feudal baronry granted to Count Alan Rufus by William the Conqueror for his services during the conquest. Set in the North West of Yorkshire, Richmond Castle is one of the greatest Norman fortresses in Britain.

This music was inspired by the story of the drummer boy who, after discovering a tunnel inside the castle, climbed down into the tunnel and tried to lead his fellow soldiers (above ground) along its route by beating his drum. Eventually, the drumming stopped and he was never heard from again!

In memory of the drummer boy, the music begins with an insistent snare drum beating out the route. Strings and choir enter creating a tense, dramatic atmosphere.

A brief interlude gives some respite as we hear 2 trumpets locked in a duet.

However, it doesn't last long and we are soon dragged back to the military drumming and powerful choir, now joined by the dueting trumpets.

Tha last word comes from the drummer boy as his ghostly snare drum fades into history!

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from Heritage, released March 22, 2021

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Alan Moore Music England, UK

Alan Moore is an instrumental music composer based in Yorkshire, UK.

He is a music graduate and teacher.

Alan is currently writing albums for several production music libraries.

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