No one crafts a song about soldiers quite like Morgan, because he is one, after all. “If Not Me” sounds almost biographical for the country singer as he tells the story of a young man enlisting in the military at the age of 18. Despite his mother’s reservations, he feels a strong...
However, to date, no publications have addressed songwriting with military service members. Yet, the physical injuries and trauma experienced by many service members during military service often result in difficult recovery and re-entry processes. Some of the many needs service members could possibly...
Ultimate Classic in saluting the military personnel who have risked or given their lives in battle by shining the spotlight on some of the great tracks penned with soldiers in mind. So, stand at attention and click on the button below to begin your journey through 15 Great Songs About ...
In a metaphor for the depth and power of her own music, Kate Bush sings about a military engineered sound powerful enough to kill anyone who hears it. 34 58 votes "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" by Daft Punk Daft Punk View on AMAZON Sung by one of the greatest electro-pop duos of...
Alchemist’s swirling horns evoke a military roll call, but the leaden tempo and muffled snare expose it for what it really is: a funeral dirge. –Pete Tosiello Further Reading: “MIKE’s Young World Rap Festival Puts Fans First” Listen: MIKE / Wiki / The Alchemist, “Mayors a Cop” ...
Heads or Tails– Gary Rosen Heroes, Heroes, We Love Heroes!– Sharon Luanne Rivera Honest Abe– Linda Brown/Dr. Thomas Moore Honest Abe– Musical Media for Education The Lesser Knowns– Janine Cooper Ayers A Lincoln Portrait– US Military Band ...
“Ohio” was written by Neil Young as a reaction to the US military personel killing of four Vietnam War protestors at Kent State University, the event that effectively ended US support of the disastrous war. CSNY added to the pressure with this classic, catchy song that ensured that the th...
I just thought it was so evocative and beautiful, this idea of taking a military implement and recontextualizing it as an article of communication and music. Jamie’s piece is called "Samurai Walkman," and I toyed with calling the album that. But I really liked calling the record Flow ...
‘) and Larry Kolber, and first recorded as a demo by Mann in 1961. According to Rich Podolsky’s bookDon Kirshner: The Man with the Golden Ear, Kolber’s post-military career (he had been a journalist forStars & Stripes) found him, first, a whiskey salesman and, then, after a ...
state and federal government to protect us. They have ordered military personnel armed with lethal weapons to provoke violence at our assemblies of peaceful protests. This is terrifying for us as we mourn a member of the community. ‘body cast’ is a song about police brutality and injustice....