Making music is about creating a feeling, and often telling a story. How can a story be told with no lyrics and no singing? Of course, this is the story of the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore in 1814, as witnessed by Francis Scott Key. His lyrics were set to the melody of the anthem of the Anacreontic Society in Brittain. Hopefully, this tune helps illustrate America’s heritage of tenacity and determination to stand on fundamental principles no matter the cost.
“Those who can not learn from history are condemned to repeat it.” Destroying the tributes to historic achievements and their achievers does not right the wrongs of the past. It only assures future generations’ condemnation to relearn those lessons. What are the values at the core of our nation that must never ever be compromised? Leave me a comment to let me know, and share what you think.