Re: Interesting recording

[Ari Davidow <ari...>]

At 01:20 PM 2/4/2004, you wrote:
>Did anyone else know that the United States Army Chorus had recorded "Sim 
>Shalom"? Does anyone else find it a bit incongruous that this ensemble is 
>singing a prayer for peace?


Cool!

No, I don't find it incongruous. Being prepared to defend your country is 
not incongruous with the desire not to have to ;-). If you look at songs 
recorded by the Israeli armed forces ensembles you'll see both the 
triumphalist, and the peace-hopeful songs.

Still, I'd love to know more about how/why this particular chorus found 
that particular song.

ari

Ari Davidow
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