After teaching public school music for 25 years, and hearing the “Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag” every morning, over the PA, for 25 years (do the math) I suddenly “put it to music.”
I am quite proud of the music, and the kids love it.
But … it is appropriate for only a limited audience … namely, people who are American, and who approve of that “pledge.”
Not every American approves of that pledge, for various reasons, too nationalistic, it mentions God, it is too proud and boastful … whatever.
I realized that my target audience was limited.
I decided to expand my target audience to all 8,000,000,000 people on the planet.
So, I kept the music, but wrote a new “Pledge of Allegiance to All”
I hope you enjoy both, below.
Please read the lyrics carefully, and compare them, and give me your feedback.
Keep in mind, the music is meant to be “pledge-like” … anthemic … but it could be in a very different style, and I am exploring those possibilities. (stay tuned)
"Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag” music by Zack Danziger, lyrics by Francis Bellamy, (voices of students)
https://youtu.be/2Jhhaacw0D0
"Pledge of Allegiance to All" © words and music by Zack Danziger (voice of Zack and Laurie Marshall)
https://youtu.be/wGR0jIIRr8g
Thank you, Zack Danziger
www.EmpathyMusicProductions.com