Paul Revere: the music video

Today (April 19th, 2025) marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the beginning of the American War for Independence, following Paul Revere's Ride the previous night. Fresh on the heels of the orchestral premiere of my tone poem Paul Revere earlier this month, the solo piano version - accompanied by animation, cartography, and a little live re-enactment footage - is now available on YouTube!

Music composed, performed, and recorded by Benjamin Nacar
Artwork by Sylvia Nacar and Benjamin Nacar
Poetry by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Additional textual commentary by Benjamin Nacar
Cartography adapted from National Park Service materials
Footage of the 2022 and 2023 re-enactments of Lexington/Concord/Battle Road courtesy of CJ the History Person
Special thanks to: Alex Nacar, Suzie Nacar, Julian Gau, Andrew Ayer, CJ the History Person, and all who fought for American Independence

Be sure to check out my previous American Revolutionary Era music video: Burning of the Gaspee

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Posted April 19 2025 by Benjamin Nacar