RTP-area local music and culture

[Duncan Murrell <dvmurrell AT nc.rr.com>]

Being the good Maryland schoolchild, I nominate:  The Star Spangled 
Banner, Francis Scott Key, War of 1812, British attack Ft. McHenry in 
Baltimore Harbor one night (1814?), Key caught in the harbor on board a 
truce ship, watches the shelling of the fort.  Flag still in 
Smithsonian.  I believe the tune is based on a song with different 
lyrics. Does that count?

d

On Jan 17, 2005, at 9:00 PM, kevin maxwell farmer wrote:

> i'm trying to think of music written during wartime and under extreme 
> duress (like a city under siege or something like that) and i can't 
> think of anything. anybody know?
>
> -k