happy fireworks day

Not exactly fireworks, but another dose of beautiful light flares:









There are many opinions about the US Marines,
but it is hard to argue that they had one hot band
at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Here's a rousing 1909 cylinder recording of the
Semper Fidelis March by John Phillip Sousa.
Enjoy!



films from top:
Meet John Doe
Ghost Ship
Dr. Clitterhouse
Meet John Doe
Night Train to Munich