The words throughout the Confederate version are more slang, a common linguistic dialect that made the south even more different than the north. In the Confederate version, there are many references to the 'Dixie Land' being far more superior than the north. You can obviously tell the Union version is more loyal to the north, whereas the Confederate version is more loyal to the south, but the song shows the various cultural differences between to regions of the same country. This song was played on the way into the battle field in an oblivious way as if they did not know the battle were going to be so gory and bloody.Īnother main difference between the Confederate and Union versions was the lyrics, including different choruses. If you listen and observe the lyrics, the Battle of Freedom shows such horrible and harsh lyrics towards the opposition in a cheery way. On the other hand if you were from the north and fought for the Union army, the song was played in a marching tempo. If you were from the south, you sung the Battle Cry of Freedom in a more up tempo and lively manner. This musical piece varied based on the location of where you were from, in that the instruments that accompanied the armies were different, the tempo of the song was different, and even the lyrics were different. It is a musical piece written by George Root to show his strong support to the Union and Lincoln's brave and bold leadership. The Blue and the Grey was a patriotic and nationalist, depending what side you were on, folk song sung by the men of both the Union and the Confederate Army.

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