Crazy Music in the Air

This composition in two parts is one of the first successful works Jacob de Haan published for concert band. Somewhat under the influence of Ted Huggen’s Choral and Rock Out which was an overwhelming success at the time, the still very young Jacob de Haan wrote this composition.  The work became extra popular because the famous Black Dyke Band from England included it in their repertoire during their tour at that time.

The first part (Air) exists of a choral melody with baroque grace notes, supported by a pop rhythm in the drums. The second part (Crazy Music) is a swinging bossa nova, in which various instrument groups present themselves in the continuously varying themes. The famous Black Dycke Mills Band contributed to the success of Crazy Music in the Air by regularly putting the piece on its tour programmes.

After all these years, this piece is still popular, being frequently performed! A true piece of lasting merit by Jacob de Haan.