The guy’s an idiot. That said I’ve never been a huge fan of our current National Anthem. Few people know the words and it is difficult to sing. That and I am a reactionary. I’d prefer we went back to our original national anthem...
Thank you for making me aware of Hail Columbia, our original Nat’l Anthem.
This background story about the Star Spangled Banner was informative, too.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YaxGNQE5ZLA
Unsure about that. That is indeed a presidential march, originally.
My only “problem” with The Defense of Ft. mcHenry is exactly that...it is too specific. I’d prefer a more general lyric, at least.
I LOVE the “Chester”, popular march from the RevWar. Lyrics need to be tweaked as it referred to New England, and re-named. Great music that arranges very well in different ways...a true spirited march, or solemn reverential hymn, all depending on the pace.