2008-01-21

edschweppe: Myself in a black suit and black bow tie (Default)
2008-01-21 07:27 pm

The American Civil War in Four Minutes

As found on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqq3YcrIogU

The background music to this video ("Ashokan Farewell") was, of course, the signature theme for Ken Burns' famous movie The Civil War. Remarkably, it was the only piece of contemporary music (as opposed to period music) used in the entire film.
edschweppe: Myself in a black suit and black bow tie (Default)
2008-01-21 07:27 pm

The American Civil War in Four Minutes

As found on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqq3YcrIogU

The background music to this video ("Ashokan Farewell") was, of course, the signature theme for Ken Burns' famous movie The Civil War. Remarkably, it was the only piece of contemporary music (as opposed to period music) used in the entire film.