Charles Ives (1874-1954) was the man who invented life insurance as a tool of estate planning, and he was one of the founders of Metropolitan Life. His college degree was in music at Yale, and he had a secret life as an organist and composer. It was only in his last years that Leonard Bernstein brought his music public recognition, so he could at least die with a smile on his face. He is regarded today as one of our great composers. A few years ago on Thanksgiving, I programmed his Second Symphony, one of the great American masterpieces. This is Ives’ take on our patriotic hymn.
One of the variations is bi-tonal, which may still be illegal in some states.
I am going to bed now, as I have a terrible cold. I am listening to the Ives piece now, and will catch up tomorrow.
Good Night all!
((((HUGS))))