November 10 - Martin Luther; Carl Stalling (The Musical Birthday Series)

Martin Luther (10 November 1483 – 18 February 1546), the theologian and religious reformer, was also a competent musician and occasional composer, best known for a chorale which is presented below with new words.

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Carl Stalling (10 November 1891 – 29 November 1972) was an important composer for animated films.

Mimicry

When Stalling constructed a score

Using music you’d know from before,

Collage and pastiche

Was a way to unleash

His comical sonic decor.

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