Battle of the Somme

The Battle of the Somme" is a 9/8 slow march written by William Laurie (of Scottland) during The first wrold war. He was in the battle, wrote the tune in hospital after it, and died of his wounds a few months later.

The battle was a disaster because of the tragic British losses suffered. 20'000 British soldiers died on the first day.

Some say that the confusing association between such a sad loss and a light hearted tune was an act of defiance by William Laurie to symbolise the plucky 'no surrender' spirit of the Britsh.

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[smbwrc]

nice adam liked that alot, keep em coming :-)

[AEngleSaex]

Cheers mate! Will do.

[Timothydlol]

great

[tallship]

Very nice playing indeed, lovely steady tempo without sacrificing the rhythm.