Greetings, I am John Stafford Smith. My musical journey began in the hallowed halls of Gloucester Cathedral in England, where the echoes of sacred melodies inspired my passion for composition and organ mastery. I had the honor of crafting "The Anacreontic Song," a melody that later evolved into the illustrious "Star-Spangled Banner," forever entwining my name with American patriotism. Born on the 30th of March in 1750, I embarked on a musical odyssey that led me to the distinguished company of Johann Sebastian Bach's manuscripts and the esteemed Anacreontic Society. It is a pleasure to recount my musical endeavors and share the melodies that have resonated through the corridors of history.