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Code Talkers
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The language they were forbidden to speak, is the same language that saved this nation.
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The music of Michael Duran includes; "Collaborations" Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with; "Homespun" Solo projects & Covers done at my home. live band recordings; 2000-2004 "The Shop" Heartbreak Highway 3 piece collab/studio recordings with; Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass 1990's "The Knapps Cutoff Band" As Is Studio "open mic" and live recordings with; Marty Nicklin; Bass Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals. 1980's "B'wana" salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band. Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
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World • Native American
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#1,432 today Peak #4
#27 in subgenre Peak #1
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Michael Duran
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Michael Duran
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May 27, 2021
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MP3 9.0 MB • 320 kbps • 3:55
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The language they were forbidden to speak, is the same language that saved this nation. Code Talkers During World Wars I and II, the U.S. military needed to encrypt communications from enemy intelligence. American Indians had their own languages and dialects that few outside their tribes understood; therefore, their languages were ideal encryption mechanisms. Over the course of both wars, the Army and the Marine Corps recruited hundreds of American Indians to become Code Talkers. Records at the National Archives document the origins of this program and the groups wartime Code Talkers World War I Stationed in France in 1918, Choctaw Indians from the 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Division, became the first Code Talkers. At the time, the enemy frequently intercepted Allied communications, inhibiting tactical plans and troop movements. Leaders of the 142nd turned to American Indian soldiers in the regiment for help. They selected two Choctaw officers to supervise a communications system staffed by eighteen other tribal members. This team began transmitting battle messages in the Choctaw language. The enemy never broke their code, and Allied leaders deemed their efforts a success. For the remainder of the war, the Army continued to enlist soldiers from other tribes as Code Talkers, including the Cheyenne, Comanche, Cherokee, Osage, and Yankton Sioux. World War II When the U.S. entered World War II, military leaders remembered the success of the Choctaw Code Talkers and enlisted new recruits from the Navajo, Kiowa, Hopi, Creek, Seminole, and other tribes to encrypt messages for the Army and Marine Corps. Working with Navajo leaders, the Marine Corps initially recruited 29 Navajo men to train as Code Talkers in specially designed courses. By the end of the war, the Marines had over 400 Navajo men trained as Code Talkers, many of them serving in the Pacific Theater. The Army had similar training programs for its Code Talkers, who generally served in Europe and North Africa.
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AlexisPatrick
Oct 18, 2024
So beautiful. Magnificent playing of instruments and superb arrangement. Excellent true story. One of my favorites for certain.
AlexisPatrick
May 08, 2024
Excellent playing of instruments. Magnificent tribute to the Code Talkers. I am passionate about Native North Americans as I am the Amish. Thank you for composing and recording this. You so rock.
Swampman
Nov 06, 2021
Creative work cuz you always have the mix :)
AlexisPatrick
Jun 16, 2021
Wow, I love your hot vocals in the background at intro
LeeBoos
Jun 15, 2021
I like, right from the beginning this rocks. Love the tempo. Clean mix. Bravo
DOOMTRAINmusic
Jun 05, 2021
What a GREAT soundtrack piece of music, bursts with energy Michael, Love it friend !!!!!
YamahaPianist
May 30, 2021
Review on my Facebook. (Link on my band page). Good music and a good read too.
KeithMitchell
May 28, 2021
Excellent intro then into a gorgeous groove Michael. Super smooth arrangement and production. Love all the different elements happening. Top job here.
rodrica
May 28, 2021
Love the tension building at the start, then the way it shifts up a gear. Very atmospheric, superb production & arrangement. It has a strong cinematic feel to it - would be perfect for a movie. Love the way it tells the story.
MikeBennett
May 27, 2021
Nice somber intro, then starts to build nicely, love the nooksand groove, those drums and bass sound great!
KLANGGNOM
May 27, 2021
Ohoo what an fantastic arranged work Real great listening. yesss
AlexisPatrick
May 26, 2021
Great song, Michael. Most amazing musicianship. I saw a movie about this. Excellent .