Also from the Apollo Sound archives, this second compilation features some
of the very best Test Card music. These 25 digitally remastered pieces
feature the contribution to this wonderfully varied musical genre of German
Orchestras, Big Bands and smaller ensembles inlcuding those lead by Jeff
Hasky, Ralph Boston, Frank Valdor, Georges Delagaye and Gus Brendel.

The second compilation from Apollo Sound features some of the best Test Card
Music. These recordings, like many others, were originally prompted by the
need for quality music to be used during the long hours of Test Card
transmissions.

The resurgence of interest in Test Card Music is in large part due to the
efforts of the Test Card Circle, a network of enthusiasts who appreciate and
love this music for its intrinsic worth. Its founder Paul Sawtell writes 'I
have listened to BBC test card transmissions since the age of 4 and without
doubt it was and continues to be a source of music which is not only very
pleasant to listen to, but is a musical education in itself. Indeed I am
privileged to have been a professional Musical Director and
performer/composer since leaving college and without doubt I owe many of my
own personal successes to listening to Test Card Music. And this CD, my
friends, contains some of this wide ranging repertoire. Of course, there is
always room for those who disagree about what is or is not 'good music'. I
would respectfully suggest the difference lies in our perception of what
makes 'good' as opposed to what makes a sound which 'we like personally'.
Highly contentious stuff maybe, but food for though!'

The 25 tracks feature the contribution to this wonderfully varies music by
German orchestras and bands including orchestras lead by Jeff Hasky, Ralph
Boston, Georges Delagayes, Gus Brendel, amongst others.'