Category Archives: Music

“Revelation” by John Rich

John said that the lyrics for this song were revealed to him by the Father himself. See his interview with Tucker as they discuss this and the contents of the book of Revelation.

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The Stars & Stripes Forever

“The Stars and Stripes Forever” is Sousa’s most famous composition. He composed the march at sea on Christmas Day in 1896 and committed the notes to paper on his arrival in the United States. In 1987, it was made the … Continue reading

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SOUSA El Capitan – “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

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Marine Band plays Liberty Bell March-John Philip Sousa

The unveiling of a painting of the Liberty Bell in Chicago and his son’s march in a Philadelphia parade in the bell’s honor inspired Sousa to name the march “The Liberty Bell”. The Trio features a prominent part for chimes and large … Continue reading

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SOUSA “The Pride of the Wolverines” (1926) – “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

Composed at the request of Detroit’s mayor John W. Smith. It was later declared the official march of Detroit. PS: Michigan is the Wolverine state. The most popular origin of the nickname comes from the 1835 Toledo War between Michigan and Ohio. … Continue reading

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The Washington Post March

Even though it is named for the awful Washington Post, this is one of my favorite Sousa marches. Composed for the award ceremony of an essay contest organized by The Washington Post. With President Benjamin Harrison in attendance, the march was premiered in … Continue reading

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SOUSA Semper Fidelis – “The President’s Own” US Marine Band

“Semper Fidelis” takes its title from the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps, which means “always faithful”. The march unusually features a drum break before the trio. The first Trio strain is constructed of a bugle call repeated three times … Continue reading

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“The Thunderer” by John Philip Sousa | The Concert Band of The U.S. Army Field Band

Composed for the occasion of the 24th triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar.

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March week

I smile when I hear a good march! Let’s face it, most of them are good. I plan to feature one march every day this week. Today’s is British. You will recognize it immediately.

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Willie Nelson – The Border

Willie Nelson is officially a ‘liberal’, but he’s not a crazy leftie, I don’t think. He’s a liberal who understands the concerns of conservatives. As Woody Harrelson once referred himself, Willie is purple – a red-necked hippy. Willie recently released … Continue reading

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