The similarity between the relevant section of the melody of The Star Spangled Banner and that of We Wish You a Merry Christmas is both well enough acknowledged and easy enough for anyone with ears and brain in tandem to spot. Still ...
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It wouldn't warrant an infringement of copyright claim, we're either or both writhing the relevant time frame.Originally posted by Bryn View PostComment
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No it isn't.Originally posted by Bryn View PostPatriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
Mark Twain.Comment
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Now you've got me trying to sing We wish you a merry Christmas in 4/4 time.
Getting back to the supposed similarity between it and the US anthem, it's about as similar as the supposed similarity between the themes from the finales of Beethoven 9 and Brahms 1.Comment
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I have never met Mr Pee, but I'm convinced that his ears are fine.Comment
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Yet he, and apparently you too, seems unable to hear the similarity of melody, while others can.Originally posted by Eine Alpensinfonie View PostComment
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Behave yourself!Comment
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Each has a sequence of similar length and with similar harmonies, but the melodies are different. You could argue that Moricone's Gabriel's Oboe is like the hymn Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven for the same reason.Originally posted by Bryn View PostComment
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Not in mine.Originally posted by Serial_Apologist View PostPatriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
Mark Twain.Comment
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