Happy Fourth to you all.
I was just watching a documentary about the history of the Star Spangled
Banner. Very interesting-when they went through the story of Fort McHenry-it's
really a very moving story and moment in our history. When you know the story,
it really brings to life the words of the song-and makes them all the more
poignant and dramatic.
Too bad the melody is so difficult!
Maybe instead of a movement to replace it entirely, there should just be new
music composed for it-something that would keep to the spirit of the peice, but
easier to sing without opera training!
Anyway, Happy Fourth!
Laura G.
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