I do guitar versions of lowbrow American songs from before the recording era was really underway. The time period is roughly 1800 to 1900. I learn these tunes mainly from historical archives of sheet music, and I doublecheck against early recordings whenever I can.
I'm passionate about free culture. My recordings are usually shareable and remixable under a Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike license. I provide sheet music and tablature whenever I can.
I'm passionate about free culture. My recordings are usually shareable and remixable under a Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike license. I provide sheet music and tablature whenever I can.
Song description
This is a recording of an 1876 tune called “Centennial Grand March”. It’s a bit tricky, and when I first tried it on stage about a year ago it scared the hell out of me. Now that I’ve got it down it’s a lot of fun to play. I love the chromatic melodies, the way the parts tell a story, and the mood.
This is my third recording of work by W. L. Hayden, the composer.
FLAC, video, and sheet music at http://soupgreens.com/2008/06/10/centennial-grand-march/
This is my third recording of work by W. L. Hayden, the composer.
FLAC, video, and sheet music at http://soupgreens.com/2008/06/10/centennial-grand-march/
