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The anthem was the first piece of music played on a computer, and the first computer music to be recorded. Jarius Lincoln, [ed.] Antislavery Melodies: for The Friends of Freedom. Prepared for the Hingham Antislavery Society. Words by A. G. Duncan. (Hingham, [Mass.]: Elijah B. Gill, 1843), Hymn 17 6s & 4s (Tune – "America") pp. 28–29. Hymns Ancient and Modern, Revised Version. SCM-Canterbury Press Ltd. 1982. p.504. ISBN 0-907547-06-0. Despite its popularity, the queen's Silver Jubilee came at a turbulent time for Britain, punctuating a period of economic and social unrest. One of the responses of this time was the punk movement, which, in its own way, marked the queen's jubilee—with a song.

This practice soon spread to other theatres, and the custom of greeting monarchs with the song as he or she entered a place of public entertainment was thus established. Sousa, John Philip (1890). National, Patriotic, and Typical Airs of All Lands. [Remember O Thou Man] is the air on the ground of which God Save the King Is sometimes claimed for Scotland. It is in two strains of 8 bars each and has the rhythm and melody of the modern tune in the first and third bars of the second strain. But it is in minor. Ford, Franklin L. (1985). Political Murder: From Tyrannicide to Terrorism. Harvard University Press. p.207. ISBN 0-674-68636-5.Charles Ives wrote Variations on "America" for organ in 1891 at age seventeen. It included a polytonal section in three simultaneous keys, though this was omitted from performances at his father's request, because "it made the boys laugh out loud". Ives was fond of the rapid pedal line in the final variation, which he said was "almost as much fun as playing baseball". The piece was not published until 1949; the final version includes an introduction, seven variations and a polytonal interlude. The piece was adapted for orchestra in 1963 by William Schuman. This version became popular during the bicentennial celebrations, and is often heard at pops concerts. British single certifications – Sex Pistols – God Save the Queen". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 16 June 2022.

The phrase "God Save the King" is much older than the song, appearing, for instance, several times in the King James Bible. [16] A text based on the 1st Book of Kings Chapter 1: verses 38–40, "And all the people rejoic'd, and said: God save the King! Long live the King! May the King live for ever, Amen", has been sung and proclaimed at every coronation since that of King Edgar in 973. [17] Scholes says that as early as 1545 "God Save the King" was a watchword of the Royal Navy, with the response being "Long to reign over us". [18] [19] He also notes that the prayer read in churches on anniversaries of the Gunpowder Plot includes words which might have formed part of the basis for the former standard verse "Scatter our enemies...assuage their malice and confound their devices".Thatcher funeral: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip arrive". YouTube. Archived from the original on 14 March 2016 . Retrieved 28 July 2017.

Leigh, Spencer (20 February 1998). "Music: Charting the number ones that somehow got away". The Independent . Retrieved 5 August 2010. God Save the King" is the royal anthem of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is played on royal and vice-regal occasions. The Vice-Regal Salute to the governor general is composed of the chorus of "God Save the King" and followed by that of the National Anthem, "Saint Vincent, Land so Beautiful". [108] Siegfried August Mahlmann in the early 19th century wrote alternate lyrics to adapt the hymn for the Kingdom of Saxony, as " Gott segne Sachsenland" ("God Bless Saxony"). [115] Smith, Ian K (25 March 2010). "Top 20 Political Songs: God Save The Queen". New Statesman . Retrieved 25 March 2010. In a fit of patriotic fervour after news of Prestonpans had reached London, the leader of the band at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, arranged 'God Save The King' for performance after a play. It was a tremendous success and was repeated nightly.

One hymn, many composers?

Découvrir le Canada – Les symboles canadiens". Canada.ca. 11 October 2017 . Retrieved 19 November 2022. Buch, Esteban (May 2004) [1999]. Beethoven's Ninth: A Political History. Trans. Miller, Richard. Chicago, Illinois: University of Chicago Press. p.247. ISBN 978-0-226-07824-3. Agreeing with the apparent anti- Windsor message, American postmodern author William S. Burroughs sent a congratulatory letter to the Sex Pistols following the release of the song. [10]

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