I love country music, but hate this arangement. This song is to be song by a teenage boy recalling the death of his friend and his mother and other mothers and wives looking for their loved ones among the dead. It was intended to be haunting. It is supposed to illustrate the sacrifices our early countryman made.
I am not a fan of country, but think the actual video was extremely well done - very powerful. The remix was very unique and original. I would love it if I was a country fan. :-)
First, as Peter Stone said, it provided a "Proletarian Moment", recognizing citizen soldiers fighting as Congress debated. And Edwards wrote it as a song to "come out of the show" hit pop sings came out of Broadway at the time - think of "Hair". In 1969 Edwards made demos in different musical styles to attract interest for the pop market. Also, the Southern colonies were in the war - so a Country arrangement in my opinion is not inappropriate.
This is beautiful. I don't really like the country version of this song, but it certainly doesn't sound upbeat. It's a poignant and beautiful commentary.
As other's have mentioned, it is a little to upbeat. But despite that, I like it. I love the contrast between what the text says and what the music says. Two completly different things. The upbeat arrangement suggests that even though there is sadness and sorrow, there is great cause to rejoice. (Although this logic may not apply to those who do not believe in the after life.) As a musician and poet myself, I understand the contrast and can appreciate it's value.
Urg. Urg urg urg. Country? Since when is this a COUNTRY song? "Momma Look Sharp" was written with a specific emotion and tone to it, and it wasn't an upbeat country tune. It was a bloody war song about soldiers shooting down boys, very solemn and very desolate. This destroys it.
does anyone have John Schneider and Tom Wopat along with a young man singing this song. It was the most tearful performance i have EVER seen, but I LOVE how they sang it. they were all in uniforms. I know it was a patriotic special that was on tv bout. maybe 2 or 3 years ago. but i cant find it for the life of me. if anyone has that. PLZ PLZ PLZ post it.... ty very much
this is a great arrangement.
urrybr 2 months ago
I remember this song from 1972 when a family member sang it in in the movie.
dlaldrich19 6 months ago
Country? Really? This song is about Lexington Green. Leave it to middle america to put sequins on the American Revolution.
IanCardoni 7 months ago 2
I love country music, but hate this arangement. This song is to be song by a teenage boy recalling the death of his friend and his mother and other mothers and wives looking for their loved ones among the dead. It was intended to be haunting. It is supposed to illustrate the sacrifices our early countryman made.
gatootall 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful. Who is the musician here?
andyrchicago 1 year ago
I am not a fan of country, but think the actual video was extremely well done - very powerful. The remix was very unique and original. I would love it if I was a country fan. :-)
I am very impressed, though!
Shayleeann88 2 years ago 2
First, as Peter Stone said, it provided a "Proletarian Moment", recognizing citizen soldiers fighting as Congress debated. And Edwards wrote it as a song to "come out of the show" hit pop sings came out of Broadway at the time - think of "Hair". In 1969 Edwards made demos in different musical styles to attract interest for the pop market. Also, the Southern colonies were in the war - so a Country arrangement in my opinion is not inappropriate.
1776theMusical 2 years ago
This is beautiful. I don't really like the country version of this song, but it certainly doesn't sound upbeat. It's a poignant and beautiful commentary.
lcmcconchie 2 years ago
As other's have mentioned, it is a little to upbeat. But despite that, I like it. I love the contrast between what the text says and what the music says. Two completly different things. The upbeat arrangement suggests that even though there is sadness and sorrow, there is great cause to rejoice. (Although this logic may not apply to those who do not believe in the after life.) As a musician and poet myself, I understand the contrast and can appreciate it's value.
cgjcks 2 years ago
Urg. Urg urg urg. Country? Since when is this a COUNTRY song? "Momma Look Sharp" was written with a specific emotion and tone to it, and it wasn't an upbeat country tune. It was a bloody war song about soldiers shooting down boys, very solemn and very desolate. This destroys it.
Rainstarhasastick 3 years ago 10
How can you create this travesty without being destroyed by all things good and holy?!
This was a beautiful song!
Why ruin it with country?
And why, then, put it on YOUTUBE?!?!?!?!
Legoman898 3 years ago
Guy's got a horrible voice!
CDeanWatcher 3 years ago
does anyone have John Schneider and Tom Wopat along with a young man singing this song. It was the most tearful performance i have EVER seen, but I LOVE how they sang it. they were all in uniforms. I know it was a patriotic special that was on tv bout. maybe 2 or 3 years ago. but i cant find it for the life of me. if anyone has that. PLZ PLZ PLZ post it.... ty very much
pepsimom88 3 years ago
I give mad props but this song isnt supposed to be this upbeat
UEGdragon 3 years ago 7