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It’s Independence Day!

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For me, the 4th of July has always been very connected to music. When I was a kid, I LOVED the song “Independence Day” by Martina McBride. It had a rousing chorus I could sing at the top of my lungs, it was a holiday a week before my birthday, everything about it was awesome.

Given that I was 4, I had no idea what the song was actually about. WARNING: Intense 90′s Country Music Message Video Ahead.

But now, the songs I sing on July 4th are of a much more light-hearted and historical fare. Such as the songs from “1776,” the musical about the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Yes, about that. It was written by a history teacher. And it’s awesome. AND it originally starred MR. FEENY!!!!! Go watch the movie, you’ll be glad you did.

Hoping for America,
Nathan Hathaway Adams

Maury Yeston’s “Titanic”

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Today is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Many people will probably be marking today by interacting with some sort of media based on one of the most tragic stories of the century. It tugs at our heart strings, it fills us with dread, and challenges our intellect as we attempt to understand why it happened. It seems so natural we should turn to the arts to help us process this, for as librettist Peter Stone said, “It’s one of those rare moments in history which has a beginning, middle and end.” And while many of you may be familiar with the James Cameron movie (which I must admit I’ve never seen all the way through, but seen lots of bits on the telly), I want to introduce you to a musical version of the tale that debuted in the same year as that colossal film, music & lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Peter Stone.