The battle at the Alamo was part of the "Texicans" revolt against Mexico in 1836, leading to the independence of the Republic of Texas. The San Patricios (Saint Patrick's Brigade) fought in the Mexican army ten years later during the 1846-1848 US/Mexican war. They had not offered their service to the US Army, in fact a number of them had deserted the US army for various reasons and switched to the Mexican side, which is the reason many of them were hanged after being captured. Santa Ana led Mexican forces in both the 1836 campaign against the Texicans and the war against the US ten years later. I'm sure you know the song "The Yellow Rose of Texas" supposedly refers to a mixed race girl who amorously distracted Santa Ana the night before the Texans' final 1836 victory at San Jacinto, just east of Houston; it seems he inspired more than one classic fiddle tune. I've never heard him called "Santy Ana", but I suppose it would be for the same reason that hillbillies like me (or my ancestors anyway) looked forward to annual Christmas visits from "Santy Claus."
Awesome video! What was the fancy move you made at 8:11-8:12? It's like you crossed all the way over the fret board. And also there was a pluck at 8:14-8:15. Is that considered an ornamentation? Sounds similar to the one in Orange Blossom Special. Excellent video!
The battle at the Alamo was part of the "Texicans" revolt against Mexico in 1836, leading to the independence of the Republic of Texas. The San Patricios (Saint Patrick's Brigade) fought in the Mexican army ten years later during the 1846-1848 US/Mexican war. They had not offered their service to the US Army, in fact a number of them had deserted the US army for various reasons and switched to the Mexican side, which is the reason many of them were hanged after being captured.
Santa Ana led Mexican forces in both the 1836 campaign against the Texicans and the war against the US ten years later. I'm sure you know the song "The Yellow Rose of Texas" supposedly refers to a mixed race girl who amorously distracted Santa Ana the night before the Texans' final 1836 victory at San Jacinto, just east of Houston; it seems he inspired more than one classic fiddle tune. I've never heard him called "Santy Ana", but I suppose it would be for the same reason that hillbillies like me (or my ancestors anyway) looked forward to annual Christmas visits from "Santy Claus."
Thanks Sam- interesting details!
Awesome video! What was the fancy move you made at 8:11-8:12? It's like you crossed all the way over the fret board. And also there was a pluck at 8:14-8:15. Is that considered an ornamentation? Sounds similar to the one in Orange Blossom Special. Excellent video!