Editorial of Blue & Gray: Songs of the Civil WarMusic and song have had an impact throughout time and the Civil War was no exception. During the Civil War, music and musical instruments served a practical purpose. Drums were used to keep soldiers in line. Fifes were popular instruments because they could be heard over cannon noise. Bugles were used as a way to issue commands. Songs from teh Civil War served many purposes. They were used to tell stories, be it a soldier or a slave's. Certain songs were used to inspre troops, while other songs were about a soldier missing home or about people back at home missing a soldier. This album is dedicated to those who died wearing the blue and gray. The Civil War was a turbulent time in American history and much was lost. Fortunately, most of the music and the songs survived. Read more