Songs & Music Related to the War
After having some songs recently sent to us about the War of 1812 - some serious and others not so much - we thought to start a listing of pieces here. Please feel free to add and update:
- A Stan Rogers Classic - Macdonnel on the Heights
- Don Graves has prepared an excellent collection of song lyrics.
- Some music for dancing.
- Of course, nothing sounds like the period but a fifes, drums and pipes.
- Not for the easily irked, a humourous piece by the Arrogant Worms, the band's name should say it all.
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Permalink Reply by The Hardtackers on -
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Permalink Reply by The Alliance on -
Excellent. Thanks for sharing. Not sure if you noticed, but you can actually upload your videos from YouTube here, for example:
It's a great way to make it easy for people to hear your sound and get an idea.
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Permalink Reply by The Alliance on
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A friend asked to post this local rendition of a classic:
At Queenston Heights and Lundy's Lane
Our brave fathers side by side
For freedom's home and loved ones dear,
Firmly stood and nobly died.
And so their rights which they maintained,
We swear to yeild them never.
Our watchword ever more shall be
The Maple Leaf Forever
The Maple Leaf
Our Emblem Dear,
The Maple Leaf Forever.
God save our Queen and heaven bless,
The Maple Leaf Forever.
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Permalink Reply by The Alliance on
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Donald Graves is one of the best sources of information. Today he shared a 1959 rebuttal to that Johnny Horton song.
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Permalink Reply by The Alliance on
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We have had this request come in recently:
"I am a composer who is contemplating a work for wind ensemble (aka concert band) on the theme of 1812.I am also the conductor of the Rocky Mountain Concert Band in Calgary, Alberta, which is planning a tour in Ontario from July 1 to 7, 2012.It would be of great help in the composition project to learn as much as possible about music in that region of Canada during that time, including military music, concert music, religious music, music for leisure, and, of course, music of the First Nations people who were involved in the war.Any information, links, or contacts which you could provide would be appreciated.Sincerely,R. Duane Hendricks6207 Lloyd Cr. S.W.Calgary, Alberta, CanadaT3E 5V8403-270-2021r.duanehendricks@shaw.ca"If you have anything to share with Duane, please respond here or contact him directly.
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Permalink Reply by Jan Singleton on -
There are many different types of music that can be used: any celtic or english folk song that was written or passed down before 1812 is usable; many of the traditional sea shanties were sung at this time, and a few songs were written about different ships of the war and people. Any of the fiddle tunes in "O'neil's" can be used, and of course songs written for and about the time "Fire and Guns" by Tanglefoot", James Gordon's "Loyal She Remains." As a music and drama grad from Queen's, traditional folk music performer and re-enactor, I have an excellent resource of songs. I'll go through and see if I can list anything that's been missed.
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Permalink Reply by The Hardtackers on
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Good reply.
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Permalink Reply by R. Duane Hendricks on -
Thanks, I appreciate your assistance already, and look forward to anything more you might find. As a composer, I often study the rhythms, melodic shapes, structure, etc., from traditional sources, and then give them a contemporary context and treatment. And, because my background is in the wind ensemble/concert band area, and there is a lack of contemporary music being written for such groups, this is where the focus of my composition is.
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Permalink Reply by Robin R. Morris on
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There are two pieces I can think of that should at least be considered when looking at music of the period and how it intertwines with military and civil history. The first is Beethoven's Opus 91 (Wellington's Victory), written to commemorate the Duke's victory over the French at Santa Vittoria. The second is Handel's "Zadok the Priest", also known as the Coronation Anthem, written in 1727 for George II and played at every coronation since. (As we all know Handel also wrote God Save The King.)
The War of 1812 preserved the monarchy in Canada, further distancing us from the republic to the south.
On a more contemporary note, Tanglefoot's "Secord's Warning" , with its stirring chorus, cannot be ignored, even though it is a modern piece.
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Permalink Reply by R. Duane Hendricks on
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Thank you, I was certainly hoping to get some Baroque and Classical references, and maybe even Renaissance. I am happy to get this reply on this fine Sunday morning in Calgary, because I awakened myself with a melodic idea for the composition and rushed down to my studio to work on it. Your reply will certainly help to feed my muse.
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Permalink Reply by Robert Scott on -
There are lots of folk songs relating to 1812, Stan Rogers Come all ye Bold Canadians ! about General Brock . Billy Green The Scout, The Nancy, Tanglefoot - Secords Warning, Same Latitude as Rome - Capture of the Cayahoga Packet . But I fould it difficult to find Fife And Drum tunes of the 1812 period , anyone know different, would be interested.
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Permalink Reply by Dr. David Hildebrand on -
As a new member, just today, I'd like to chime in on music - at least what I've uncovered from the US perspective. Apparently I need to be "friended" before I can send a message. Any musical friends out there?
---------David
David Hildebrand, Ph.D.
Director, The Colonial Music Institute
276 Oak Court
Severna Park, MD 21146 USA
410 544-6149, cell 410 852-3476
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