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Fete at the Crystal Palace, on Saturday last - The Guides Band, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Fete at the Crystal Palace, on Saturday last - The Guides Band, 1854. Fund-raising event at Sydenham in south London....the band of the French Imperial Regiment Les Guides had come from Paris...the various bands were placed too near each other; and, as no precaution was taken to prevent more than one playing at a time, two or three different tunes were sometimes heard together, producing "unprepared discords" not recognised in any system of harmony. On the Terrace, the confusion was still greater. The space on which the combined bands were to assemble not having been kept clear, the whole ground was covered with a dense mass of people, through which the performers had to struggle the best way they could; and, at length, when the performance began, not half their number had been got together. However...the famous band of the Guides did not belie their reputation'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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Fete at the Crystal Palace, on Saturday last - The Guides' Band, 1854: A Chaotic Musical Gathering at Sydenham's Fund-raising Event This evocative photograph captures the lively scene of the Fete at the Crystal Palace in Sydenham, south London, held in 1854. The image showcases The Guides' Band, who had traveled all the way from Paris to participate in this grand event. The day was filled with excitement and anticipation as various bands from different parts of the country gathered to entertain the crowds. However, the close proximity of the bands proved to be a challenge. With no proper arrangements made to prevent multiple bands from playing at once, the result was an unexpected cacophony of tunes. The confusion was even more pronounced on the terrace, where the designated space for the combined bands to assemble was not cleared, resulting in a dense crowd covering the entire area. The performers had to navigate their way through the throng of people to reach their positions. Despite the chaotic circumstances, the famous band of The Guides did not disappoint. Their reputation for excellence shone through, as they delivered a captivating performance that left the audience enchanted, reminding everyone of the power of music to bring people together, even amidst the most unconventional circumstances.
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