It was General Robert E. Lee that said you can't have an army without
music. Bobby Horton is considered by many to be an expert in the
field of historical music of the War Between the States, but, above
and beyond that, he a very accomplished musician, who has turned
out CD after CD of top notch period music. Residing
in Birmingham, Alabama, Bobby Horton has contributed to many project's,
such as the following Ken Burns' specials: "The Civil War," "Baseball," "Thomas
Jefferson," "Lewis and Clark," "Frank Lloyd Wright." He has also contributed to the
Talonsoft computer games "Shiloh" and "Antietam." These as many, many
other productions bear the talent of this established musician. Bobby
Horton continues to contribute to documentary films, as well as playing
live as a solo artist, as well as with his long-time band Three on a
String.
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don't think I've met anyone quite like Bobby who has the ability
to understand the soul of American music."
Ken Burns,
The Civil War
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Using
mostly period instruments, Bobby Horton has translated the tunes
of yester-year into an exciting and foot-stompin' time for all today.
He recreates the passion of this music, from the optimistic, boastful
tunes early in the war, to the mournful, heartfelt songs written
after tens of thousands of men had fallen, never again to see their
loved ones.
Playing
and singing most everything himself, this one man has laid before
us an extensive selection of all the tunes we love and cherish, and
many, many that are less known, but shouldn't be. Any of the CD's
offered are worthy of a place in any good southron's collection.
Relive the memories of our Confederate ancestors joyous music, and
sing for the cause that so many gave their life to protect.
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