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Traditionally, and by strict definition, this piece is probably not really a fanfare. But using the general definition ("a showy display"), I decided to call it American Fanfare. It was written over the July 4th holiday weekend, inspired partly by congregational singing of the National Hymn, which opens with a true fanfare, and begins with this familiar verse:
"God of our fathers, whose almighty hand
Leads forth in beauty all the starry band
Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies,
Our grateful songs before thy throne arise."
It is possible to experience a deep love of country, even in the midst of dissatisfaction with government and personal feelings of cultural alienation. However, that kind of love and alienation produce tension, which is hopefully present in this short, fast, and sometimes loud piece, this showy display.
Runs 2:39.
Photo by Tom Atwood
near Jackson, Wyoming
June 2004
featured on
songs from the american plain
now available
the lost records™
"God of our fathers, whose almighty hand
Leads forth in beauty all the starry band
Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies,
Our grateful songs before thy throne arise."
It is possible to experience a deep love of country, even in the midst of dissatisfaction with government and personal feelings of cultural alienation. However, that kind of love and alienation produce tension, which is hopefully present in this short, fast, and sometimes loud piece, this showy display.
Runs 2:39.
Photo by Tom Atwood
near Jackson, Wyoming
June 2004
featured on
songs from the american plain
now available
the lost records™
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MidiOrleans
Clearly mixed with fresh interesting clear sounds.
Sometimes I feel that far too many are out
of touch and alienated with the history of our culture/
music, not you.
Music can often be considered disposable like ballpoints
in the panic to the newest when the history of music
makes us better listeners & performers today and
tomorrow.