National Anthem

[JohnG]

In the past I have heard the national anthem by several different musical groups. Is there a reason you have been using The Millar Brass Ensemble so regularly? I enjoyed the variety. -John-

[Shapley]

Hello, John G.

Welcome to the B.com BB!

V/R
Shapley

[jamiebk]

They do tend to stick with one rendition for some time, but they have changed it up in the past and will probably do so in the future. It's always a surprise to hear a new one

[Nicole Marie]

It's based on requests! We get a lot of requests for "that brass version" so we tend to stick to that. I'll change it up this coming week!

[JohnG]

I enjoyed today's version. Thanks -John-

[Nicole Marie]

Glad you enjoyed it! We also are open to recieving different recordings of the National Anthem. Many folks have sent us their favorite versions. If anyone has one they would like to hear, you can MP3 us a file to request@beethoven.com or send the CD to:

Beethoven Radio
1039 Asylum Ave
Hartford CT 06105

Thanks for listening!

[JohnG]

Another good one today. Thanks -j-

[Mahlersfifth]

Where does this tradition of hearing the US National Anthem every day at noon come from? And why noon?

[Nicole Marie]

hello!

Our parent company is Marlin Boradcasting and for over 30 years the classical stations Marlin has owned have played the US National Anthem at noon each day. Noon is a perfect time too since we are heard on line and the Noon time alows us to cover asmany listeners as possible due to listenership numbers.

Thanks for asking!

[jamiebk]

hello!

Our parent company is Marlin Boradcasting and for over 30 years the classical stations Marlin has owned have played the US National Anthem at noon each day. Noon is a perfect time too since we are heard on line and the Noon time alows us to cover asmany listeners as possible due to listenership numbers.

Thanks for asking!

I love it! Don't stop. It reminds me of when I was a kid and the TV stations used to sign off at night with the Anthem (or some other inspiring American tune)...usually with scenes of jets flying in the sky etc.

[eyeclaudia]

I'm in CA .. made it into the office early today and had Beethoven.com on & got to hear the National Anthem this morning .. fierce!!

[Handsurgeon]

3/1 ND Band's National Anthem was very good.

Suggestions:

US Marine Corps Band, preferrably a Sousa arrangement.

Most college bands have CDs in circulation or MP3s on their websites, could start a good rotation. Though not as polished as a formal concert band, they play the anthem often enough to be very good at it.

Just for grins to see if anyone is listening, through in the Jimi Hendrix version.

Congrats to Marlin Broadcasting for continuing a fine tradition.