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Christmas 1776
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The melody from "Gobby-O" was very popular in Colonial America and used in 1800 as "Jefferson & Liberty"
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The music of Michael Duran includes; "Collaborations" Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with; "Homespun" Solo projects & Covers done at my home. live band recordings; 2000-2004 "The Shop" Heartbreak Highway 3 piece collab/studio recordings with; Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass 1990's "The Knapps Cutoff Band" As Is Studio "open mic" and live recordings with; Marty Nicklin; Bass Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals. 1980's "B'wana" salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band. Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
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Peak #18
Peak in subgenre #2
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Traditional Virginia Reel
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December 08, 2019
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MP3 6.0 MB 320 kbps 2:39
Story behind the song
Christmas 1776 No single day in history was more decisive for the creation of the United States than Christmas 1776. On that night a ragged army of 2,400 colonials crossed the ice-choked Delaware River from Pennsylvania to New Jersey in the teeth of a nor’easter that lashed their boats and bodies with sleet and snow. After marching all night, they attacked and defeated a garrison of 1500 Hessian troops under the command of Col. Johann Rall at 8 a.m. outside Trenton and score a victory, taking 948 prisoners while suffering only 5 wounded. "Jefferson & Liberty" A VERY famous song of the revolutionary period that was derived from the Irish jig "Gobby-O" played as a Virginia Reel. This is a tune that most likely would have been heard in the Continental Army encampment of 1776. These lyrics were later written for Thomas Jefferson's presidential campaign in 1800. The gloomy night before us lies, The reign of terror now is o'er; Its gags, inquisitors and spies, Its hordes of harpies are no more Chorus: Rejoice, Columbia's sons, rejoice To tyrants never bend the knee But join with heart and soul and voice For Jefferson and Liberty. O'er vast Columbia's varied clime Her cities, forests, shores and dales; In riding majesty, sublime, Immortal liberty prevails. Hail! long expected glorious day Illustrious memorable morn: That freedom's fabric from decay Secures for millions yet unborn. No lordling here with gorging jaws. Shall wring from industry its food; No fiery bigot's holy laws, Lay waste our fields and streets in blood. Here strangers from a thousand shores Compell'd by tyranny to roam; Shall find, amidst abundant stores, A nobler and a happier home. Let foes to freedom dread the name, But should they touch the sacred tree Twice fifty thousand swords would flame, For Jefferson and Liberty.
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Andrew N Project
Dec 07, 2016
It's amazing, Mike, how you manage with such a diverse stuff and at the same time stay very organic in your creation...
procks
Dec 23, 2012
If they think I`m crazy if I stand up and dance around with headphones on.Nevermind,I have to. Excellent
Morten Gjermundsen
Dec 29, 2011
Wonderful song! Beautiful melody. :) It has a nice celtic feel. I really like the instruments/sounds you have used here. Have to listen to it again right away..Wow..its so beautiful.. Maybe..If im lucky..Could you please send me a 320kbps version of this? :) Excellent arrangement,performance and production. Thanks for posting this Michael!
Ziggophon
Dec 29, 2011
This is truly wonderful and geniously done :o)
ALEXIS PATRICK
Dec 28, 2011
Beautiful enchantment from you Michael. It's absolutely marvelous.
ALPHA ONE OMEGA
Dec 27, 2011
Very nice! the early colonial march style captured so superbly VHQ arr./prod. Excellent* * * * *
Studio J
Dec 24, 2011
Definitely has that traditional, Celtic Christmas tone. Excellent work!
Michael R7 GT
Dec 23, 2011
Beautiful traditional Christmas composition!
Musan Dera
Dec 17, 2011
Really a Middle Ages style. In my head I see the common people walk on the dirty streets, mud everywhere. All dressed brown and black. It's very cold. Life might have been much more simple those days, more pure. Anyway, this could be a soundtrack for a movie about that time. You just captured the time spirit. Nice sounds of old instruments, a strong mood.
VMP (USA)
Dec 17, 2011
A superb piece......historical perspective delivered with authenticity, passion, and reverence. You've managed to capture the gist of a moment in time, of an ultra-poignant Christmas of long ago. Brilliant concept executed with perfection, BRAVO!
Jonsson
Dec 16, 2011
A beauty ! Nice done :)
Pinecats
Dec 15, 2011
I have no idea how you put this all togther Michael but i absolutely loved it. Ya just don't hear anything like this these days. Stellar production and playing...just a wonderful story and incredibly good post. Bravo!
Swampman
Dec 14, 2011
Awesome work cuz how do you do it :)
Jiri Hajek - composer
Dec 14, 2011
Wonderfull record, Michael, really excellent done!! Jiri
Michael Bennett
Dec 13, 2011
Excellent track and great reading about the song and knowing that feel about being 'in the teeth of a nor'easter' as the music played. NICE!!!