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Jefferson and Liberty

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This CD conatins authentic and well researched Early American music.
The instruments and tunes create a delightful re-creation of the kind of music played , making this acceptable for present living history re-enactors to learn from for period music dances and scenarios.

My wife heard this music on line and asked me to purchase it for her. She thoroughly loves it

During Independence Day celebrations and similiar occasions, most Americans of today encounter more contemporary music labeled as patriotic songs, often played and recorded with instrumentals and a singing style that did not exist during the time of the Revolutionary War. This album is different. It brings you the real deal, especially if what you're looking for is high-quality Revolutionary period music that's not just comprised of military fife-and-drum marches. Though military fife-and-drum sounds absolutely have their respectable place in Revolutionary and Civil War battle re-enactments, Colonial Williamsburg, and (of course) parades, the songs on this album are just as appropriate for all-American festivities as any no-nonsense rendition of "Yankee Doodle". The musical content is genteel in its historical accuracy and could be the ideal springboard for introducing kids to how grown-ups in colonial America made music and what it sounded like when played properly. I reccommend this album to help set the mood for visiting a place like George Washington's estate Mount Vernon, learning how to dance in the 18th century American style, or if you just want something special and out-of-the-ordinary playing in your CD player to impress guests at your next 4th of July party. I consider the title of the album a very attractive feature too. I'm pleased that sound clips of the songs are available here and it was from those that I decided that I will be FAR from disappointed with the album after buying it. I'm glad I ordered this product!