HockeyDad Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 WWI didn't have as much of a "sound track" as WWII. National radio broadcasts and widespread recording technology weren't really around yet. Most popular music of the period was probably making the rounds in vaudeville and other stage shows. Maybe someone can correct me if I'm wrong on that. After "Over There" and "Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag" the list of songs gets mighty thin How you gonna keep 'em down on the farm, after they've seen Paree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsubone Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 After "Over There" and "Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag" the list of songs gets mighty thin "Waltzing Matilda" maybe? As a tribute to the ANZACS that routinely get little attention when discussing WWI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danieltenor Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCOv7REoGsA This is a group from Belgium who competed in Europe and WGI with a show about WW1. They actually are located in a region where the battles were fought during that war. Great show from a great group! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsubone Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCOv7REoGsA This is a group from Belgium who competed in Europe and WGI with a show about WW1. They actually are located in a region where the battles were fought during that war. Great show from a great group! Otherwise known as all of Belgium. That's a cool show, thanks for posting it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironlips Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 The 1962 Sunrisers show was a WW I themed program. Their repertiore was French, which is why their logo features a Fleur de Lis to this day. They played Mam'selle de Paris, Clair de Lune, How You Gonna Keep 'em Down on the Farm (after they've seen Parree)) and other WW I tunes. It's interesting to note that the American drum corps movement itself was initiated by WW I veterans. We have them to thank for the activity we love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PioneerWebmaster Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Pioneer's 1993 show was based on World War I: "1917" Over There Tramp, Tramp, Tramp My Bonny Boy Far and Away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 "Waltzing Matilda" maybe? As a tribute to the ANZACS that routinely get little attention when discussing WWI Long way to Tipperary comes to mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Both Schaumburg Guardsmen and 27th Lancers did nice work with Waltzing Matilda. Corps Reps also credits Sundowners and Light Brigade tackling that lyrical tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) From what little I've read, WWI--or more specifically the activities of the veterans returning from it--was the signal event in the launch of non-military drum and bugle corps, which might be another reason for the subject for a corps to assay. Edited September 15, 2014 by N.E. Brigand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 WWI didn't have as much of a "sound track" as WWII. National radio broadcasts and widespread recording technology weren't really around yet. Most popular music of the period was probably making the rounds in vaudeville and other stage shows. Maybe someone can correct me if I'm wrong on that. Sheet music sales were huge in the era before widespread recording, I believe, as many people made music in their homes. And according to the Wikipedia article on British music halls, "World War I may have been the high-water mark of music hall popularity". Maybe we'll see a tribute to the Battle of the Somme featuring . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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