[Dixielandjazz] The National Anthem
JimDBB@aol.com
JimDBB@aol.com
Fri, 25 Oct 2002 01:35:14 EDT
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In a message dated 10/24/02 6:20:37 PM Central Daylight Time,
Jazzjerry@aol.com writes:
> Of course because of the history of such a song or hymn which becomes a
> National Anthem whether it is the british or American one there cannot
> really be a real 'definitive' version. Ours is a hymn which which has
> rather
> Christian overtones in a country which is now multi-faithed. Should it
> only
> be played on a church organ or only by a military band and the same
> question
> could be put with yours.
Jerry, read my thoughts on our Nat. Anthem on another recent post. As I
said onit, our Anthem has traditionally usually been performed
instrumentally. If it has been sung it was usually by a professional who
could handle its wide range. Louis Armstrong played it beautifully and very
straight. He never tried to sing it.
Your British National Anthem is much more singable and honestly, as much
as I love jazz, there is nothing more thrilling than hearing your Anthem sung
by a British audience with a full orchestra or military band. It is truly a
wonderful piece of music with centurys of emotion layered into it. Don't
belittle it.
Jim Beebe
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<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>In a message dated 10/24/02 6:20:37 PM Central Daylight Time, Jazzjerry@aol.com writes:<BR>
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<BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">Of course because of the history of such a song or hymn which becomes a <BR>
National Anthem whether it is the british or American one there cannot <BR>
really be a real 'definitive' version. Ours is a hymn which which has rather <BR>
Christian overtones in a country which is now multi-faithed. Should it only <BR>
be played on a church organ or only by a military band and the same question <BR>
could be put with yours.</BLOCKQUOTE><BR>
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Jerry, read my thoughts on our Nat. Anthem on another recent post. As I said onit, our Anthem has traditionally usually been performed instrumentally. If it has been sung it was usually by a professional who could handle its wide range. Louis Armstrong played it beautifully and very straight. He never tried to sing it.<BR>
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Your British National Anthem is much more singable and honestly, as much as I love jazz, there is nothing more thrilling than hearing your Anthem sung by a British audience with a full orchestra or military band. It is truly a wonderful piece of music with centurys of emotion layered into it. Don't belittle it.<BR>
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Jim Beebe<BR>
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