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| "'''''The Liberty Bell'''''" (1893) is an ] composed by ].<ref name="dws">{{cite web|url=http://www.dws.org/sousa/works.htm|title=The Works of John Philip Sousa|accessdate=29 September 2010|publisher=Dallas Wind Symphony|work=John Philip Sousa – American Conductor, Composer & Patriot|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101008215050/http://www.dws.org/sousa/works.htm|archivedate=8 October 2010 |
"'''''The Liberty Bell'''''" (1893) is an ] composed by ].<ref name="dws">{{cite web|url=http://www.dws.org/sousa/works.htm|title=The Works of John Philip Sousa|accessdate=29 September 2010|publisher=Dallas Wind Symphony|work=John Philip Sousa – American Conductor, Composer & Patriot|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101008215050/http://www.dws.org/sousa/works.htm|archivedate=8 October 2010}}</ref> | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| ''The Liberty Bell'', at the time a new composition as yet untitled, was written for Sousa's unfinished ] ''The Devil's Deputy'' before financing for the show fell through. Shortly afterwards, while attending the ] in ], Sousa and his band manager George Hinton watched the spectacle "America", in which a backdrop depicting the ] was lowered. Hinton suggested ''The Liberty Bell'' for the title of Sousa's |
''The Liberty Bell'', at the time a new composition as yet untitled, was written for Sousa's unfinished ] ''The Devil's Deputy'' before financing for the show fell through. Shortly afterwards, while attending the ] in ], Sousa and his band manager George Hinton watched the spectacle "America", in which a backdrop depicting the ] was lowered. Hinton suggested ''The Liberty Bell'' for the title of Sousa's unnamed march. Coincidentally, Sousa received a letter from his wife saying their son had marched in a parade in honor of the Liberty Bell. Sousa agreed, and he sold ''The Liberty Bell'' sheet music to the ] for publication; the new march was an immediate success.<ref>{{cite web|first=Rick |last=Baker |url=http://skyways.lib.ks.us/orgs/mcb/Library/M0912.htm |title=Liberty Bell March History |publisher=Skyways.lib.ks.us |date=16 September 1994 |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref> The march is played as part of an exhibit in the ]. | ||
| The ] has played ''The Liberty Bell'' march at five of the last seven ]: the 1993 inauguration of President ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vvl.lib.msu.edu/record.cfm?recordid=2345 |title=Michigan State University Libraries – Vincent Voice Library |publisher=Vvl.lib.msu.edu |date=20 January 1993 |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref name="CBS">, see 6:21-9:10, on ]</ref> the 2005 inauguration of President ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/forum_thread.php?id=10950&nowrap=true |title=2005 |publisher=Setiathome.berkeley.edu |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref> the 2009 and 2013 inaugurations of President ], and the 2017 inauguration of President ]. | The ] has played ''The Liberty Bell'' march at five of the last seven ]: the 1993 inauguration of President ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vvl.lib.msu.edu/record.cfm?recordid=2345 |title=Michigan State University Libraries – Vincent Voice Library |publisher=Vvl.lib.msu.edu |date=20 January 1993 |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref><ref name="CBS">, see 6:21-9:10, on ]</ref> the 2005 inauguration of President ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://setiathome.berkeley.edu/forum_thread.php?id=10950&nowrap=true |title=2005 |publisher=Setiathome.berkeley.edu |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref> the 2009 and 2013 inaugurations of President ], and the 2017 inauguration of President ]. | ||
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| The ship’s bell from the '']'', a World War II ], is housed at the ] and is used by ] in select performances of the march.<ref>{{cite news|title=John Philip Sousa: 10 Things You Don't Know About The Man Behind the Marches|url=https://www.uso.org/stories/2040-john-philip-sousa-10-things-you-don-t-know-about-the-man-behind-the-marches |date=20 August 2017| accessdate=17 April 2019|work=USO.org|first=Jean-Marie|last=Bralley}}</ref> | The ship’s bell from the '']'', a World War II ], is housed at the ] and is used by ] in select performances of the march.<ref>{{cite news|title=John Philip Sousa: 10 Things You Don't Know About The Man Behind the Marches|url=https://www.uso.org/stories/2040-john-philip-sousa-10-things-you-don-t-know-about-the-man-behind-the-marches |date=20 August 2017| accessdate=17 April 2019|work=USO.org|first=Jean-Marie|last=Bralley}}</ref> | ||
| ''The Liberty Bell'' is also the official march past of the ] ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://my.tbaytel.net/tgroulx/marches.htm|title=CFAO 32-3 Regimental & Branch Marches of the Canadian Armed Forces by Timothy R. Groulx CD|work=]|accessdate=9 July 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716184606/http://my.tbaytel.net/tgroulx/marches.htm|archivedate=16 July 2011 |
''The Liberty Bell'' is also the official march past of the ] ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://my.tbaytel.net/tgroulx/marches.htm|title=CFAO 32-3 Regimental & Branch Marches of the Canadian Armed Forces by Timothy R. Groulx CD|work=]|accessdate=9 July 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716184606/http://my.tbaytel.net/tgroulx/marches.htm|archivedate=16 July 2011}}</ref> | ||
| == Composition == | == Composition == | ||
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| The march is now often associated with the British TV comedy program '']'' (1969–74), which used the version performed by the ] as a signature tune.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49c-_YOkmMU |title=Monty Python's Flying Circus – Main Theme |publisher=YouTube |date=16 December 2006 |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref> The use of the melody by the British comedy troupe ] is ]; the bouncy melody of the march may have appealed to the troupe. ], the only American member of the troupe, advocated using the theme. He has said the piece was chosen because the troupe thought it would not be associated with the program's content, and that the first bell strike and subsequent melody would give the impression of getting "straight down to business." | The march is now often associated with the British TV comedy program '']'' (1969–74), which used the version performed by the ] as a signature tune.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49c-_YOkmMU |title=Monty Python's Flying Circus – Main Theme |publisher=YouTube |date=16 December 2006 |accessdate=26 May 2011}}</ref> The use of the melody by the British comedy troupe ] is ]; the bouncy melody of the march may have appealed to the troupe. ], the only American member of the troupe, advocated using the theme. He has said the piece was chosen because the troupe thought it would not be associated with the program's content, and that the first bell strike and subsequent melody would give the impression of getting "straight down to business." | ||
| The Monty Python mode of presenting the tune was with a single strike of the bell, lifted from the third section and increased in volume, followed by a strain of each of the first two sections, followed by the famous stomping foot animation and a noticeably ] "splat" sound reminiscent of a ] (the first 13 episodes used a "]"). At the end of the film ''],'' the entire march was played over the ]. | The Monty Python mode of presenting the tune was with a single strike of the bell, lifted from the third section and increased in volume, followed by a strain of each of the first two sections, followed by the famous stomping foot animation and a noticeably ] "splat" sound reminiscent of a ] (the first 13 episodes used a "]"). At the end of the film ''],'' the entire march was played over the ]. | ||
| == Use in SpaceX == | == Use in SpaceX == | ||
| An edited version was published with a highlight reel of ]'s failure of launching orbital class rockets. This was published on |
An edited version was published with a highlight reel of ]'s failure of launching orbital class rockets. This was published on 14 September 2017 and has been viewed 22 million times.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} | ||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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American military march composed by John Philip Sousa
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"The Liberty Bell" (1893) is an American military march composed by John Philip Sousa.
History
The Liberty Bell, at the time a new composition as yet untitled, was written for Sousa's unfinished operetta The Devil's Deputy before financing for the show fell through. Shortly afterwards, while attending the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Sousa and his band manager George Hinton watched the spectacle "America", in which a backdrop depicting the Liberty Bell was lowered. Hinton suggested The Liberty Bell for the title of Sousa's unnamed march. Coincidentally, Sousa received a letter from his wife saying their son had marched in a parade in honor of the Liberty Bell. Sousa agreed, and he sold The Liberty Bell sheet music to the John Church Company for publication; the new march was an immediate success. The march is played as part of an exhibit in the Liberty Bell Center.
The United States Marine Band has played The Liberty Bell march at five of the last seven presidential inaugurations: the 1993 inauguration of President Bill Clinton, the 2005 inauguration of President George W. Bush, the 2009 and 2013 inaugurations of President Barack Obama, and the 2017 inauguration of President Donald Trump.
The ship’s bell from the SS John Philip Sousa, a World War II Liberty ship, is housed at the Marine Barracks and is used by The President’s Own in select performances of the march.
The Liberty Bell is also the official march past of the Canadian Forces Public Affairs Branch.
Composition
The march follows the standard form of AABBCDCDC. The trio (sections C and D) uses tubular bells to symbolize the Liberty Bell ringing. The bells usually begin during the first breakstrain (section D), but some bands use them at the first trio (section C).
Use in Monty Python's Flying Circus
The march is now often associated with the British TV comedy program Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–74), which used the version performed by the Band of the Grenadier Guards as a signature tune. The use of the melody by the British comedy troupe Monty Python is ironic; the bouncy melody of the march may have appealed to the troupe. Terry Gilliam, the only American member of the troupe, advocated using the theme. He has said the piece was chosen because the troupe thought it would not be associated with the program's content, and that the first bell strike and subsequent melody would give the impression of getting "straight down to business."
The Monty Python mode of presenting the tune was with a single strike of the bell, lifted from the third section and increased in volume, followed by a strain of each of the first two sections, followed by the famous stomping foot animation and a noticeably flatulent "splat" sound reminiscent of a whoopee cushion (the first 13 episodes used a "raspberry"). At the end of the film Monty Python: Live at the Hollywood Bowl, the entire march was played over the closing credits.
Use in SpaceX
An edited version was published with a highlight reel of SpaceX's failure of launching orbital class rockets. This was published on 14 September 2017 and has been viewed 22 million times.
See also
References
- "The Works of John Philip Sousa". John Philip Sousa – American Conductor, Composer & Patriot. Dallas Wind Symphony. Archived from the original on 8 October 2010. Retrieved 29 September 2010.
- Baker, Rick (16 September 1994). "Liberty Bell March History". Skyways.lib.ks.us. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
- "Michigan State University Libraries – Vincent Voice Library". Vvl.lib.msu.edu. 20 January 1993. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
- Bill Clinton Presidential Inauguation 1993 (Part 1 of 3), see 6:21-9:10, on YouTube
- "2005". Setiathome.berkeley.edu. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
- Bralley, Jean-Marie (20 August 2017). "John Philip Sousa: 10 Things You Don't Know About The Man Behind the Marches". USO.org. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
- "CFAO 32-3 Regimental & Branch Marches of the Canadian Armed Forces by Timothy R. Groulx CD". Thunder Bay Telephone. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
- "Liberty Bell March" (PDF). parts for band, including the chimes part. John Church Company. 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- "Monty Python's Flying Circus – Main Theme". YouTube. 16 December 2006. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
External links
- The Liberty Bell (audio file) – In MIDI format; from the John Philip Sousa website maintained by David Lovrien, hosted by the Dallas Wind Symphony
- The Monty Python version – In MP2 format; from the same website
- An 1896 Recording (Probably the first) played by the Edison Grand Concert Band, from the Internet Archive
- Sheet music for a piano arrangement, courtesy of the Mutopia Project
