The Flute as a Political Symbol | Episode #54 | The Inline G Flute Podcast

[@txsphere]

Great talk and nice to hear it from someone from Northern Ireland instead of some journalist. Love the part about the same tune used by different groups. Here in the states we have a tune called "America" or Our country tis of thee, which was used as the national anthem until our current monstrosity became official. The song America is sung to the tune of "God save Chuck the adulterer".

[@GarethHoustonFlute]

WHAT!? I just listened to that that's INSANE. Tbf I'll take Star Spangled Banner over that any day. That's so funny man I never knew that hahaha

[@jimimcintee3403]

LOL.yea brother,was an alter boy once apon a time,and have always keeped my toaster on top of bench,great pod once again,love irish history,my old kin from mayo and tyrone,you have given me an idea to have a crack at some irish trad,all da best for your trip to usa,now for some flute practice,

[@GarethHoustonFlute]

Mayo and Tyrone? Both fine Gaelic Footballing counties, you'd be a nautural if you ever give it a go!!

[@thomasmccabe3088]

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[@GarethHoustonFlute]

AH thanks mate!

[@wildflute]

I feel like the institutions and older audiences are right-leaning but the artists who MAKE the music are not. That’s the source of the broken dichotomy.

[@GarethHoustonFlute]

That's exactly it, beautifully put!