Harmonies of Homeland: the Power of Patriotic Music | The GDP Ep.43

In this podcast we Aiden is replaced with guest Joe Phillips who is a musician and a connoisseur of musical arts. Joe joins to to talk about what he feels Patriotic music is and the power that it holds. Outline: Joe 1:04: Joe’s intro in college Joe 2:00: Patriotic Concert Joe 6:45: Broad definition of Patriotic music The Crew: 9:30 The theme in Patriotic music, especially military music Joe 13:45: Music speaks to the soul in a different way than words, so music helps to inspire and comfort the listeners Joe 15:30: Modern day Patriotic music artists Joe 17:30: Joe’s favorite Patriotic music - The Battle Hymn of the Republic especially Joe 20:00: War was being fought at home as well Joe 23:00: The selflessness and humility of Patriotic music Joe 25:00: How will the next war or test for America come into music form Tom 27:30: What American music is painting a picture of Joe 28:00: Our flag was still there: endurance Tom 30:00: America: the place to chose freedom Joe 32:00: Joe’s approach and strategy for music creation Joe 35:00: Joe’s music experience and life in music Joe 41:00: The Piano Man during Freshman year The Crew 45:00: Enduring the trials at WCC and college Joe 55:00: Plans for music in law school Links:  Ragged Old Flag: https://open.spotify.com/track/3lUizfXlBYvhDTYXk2X96w?si=651de70a366143cc Battle Hymn of the Republic: https://open.spotify.com/track/0vZy2pO9OZL20f4vmsU0jQ?si=1a03e5ddca8e47af Dvorak Symphony: https://open.spotify.com/album/7En0QelaesFgXH73AB8EDI?si=fUG355e1SMy6IWjv86oA1g Other Patriotic Songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/68pJXs4F4JQDuk6Q6Usciu?si=f2edd296b2d04e