Titanium by David Guetta & Sia
The lyrics say it all, America never gives up.
Chanlan
Benedictus from The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins
Moving, mournful, somber, magnificent, and joyous, all at once, this section of Jenkins' anti-war Mass for Peace captures all the emotions I feel about 9/11/01, a day of tragedy which the U.S. sadly used to inflict even more tragedy on millions of people worldwide by our unjustified, illegal wars on them.
Ed Ciaccio
The violin concerto by Samuel Barber
In the face of darkness and evil, I feel that light, hope, beauty and optimism must prevail. The sheer beauty of The violin concerto by Samuel Barber is so all encompassing, that it not only heals, but comforts.
Eric Halton
Durufle's Requiem
This requiem perfectly encapsulates the human need for divine comfort, a great crying-out to the heavens and lament for our lot. It is highly personal.
Amanda S
Leonard Cohen from THE FUTURE, "The Future"
What ( FUTURE ) is he talking about...?
Vic
Leonard Cohen, from THE FUTURE, "The Future"
what ? ? ?
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Adam and Eve by Bunita Marcus
As the composer says: "It is a work about love and the need to bring understanding to all relationships. This is something we really need in our world today". So that's what this piece means to me.
Dan Di Maggio
Bliss, from (QUIET LETTERS), "Sleep Will Come" + "Song For Olabi" + "Manvantara" + "Quiet Letters"
It's all about where we are...(?)
& what Time is it ( ) anyway ~ Manvantara...moving into Twilight
Vic
U2- Stuck in a Moment
I was working my second day as a high school teacher in the East Village as my fireman partner was at the sight. We later became engaged. Anyway, it was very popular at the time and it seemed so right. I don't even know all the lyrics, only the chorus. Please play this song. I shall be listening.
Lori-Ann
Bernstein - Kaddish; Steve Reich - Tehillim; Brahms - German Requiem
I think you should play as much music by American composers as possible. (but, of course, not exclusively).
George Kafka
Pink Floyd from ATOM HEART MOTHER, (side 2) "If", Summer 68", "Fat Old Sun", & "Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast"
On September 11th 2001, while finishing & digesting our lunch, we saw this surreal news broadcast on Italian cable T.V. ~ &
CNN International...
__> >_| |_...
Over & Over & Over Again...
Enough to make you CRaZy!!!
"My head's a blank."
This music is to help you chill, & control this bad trip ~
Vic
brian eno's music for airports
For the 9/11 generation, airports and airplanes have special significance. Before 9/11 I found Music for Airports to be contemplative, reminding me of the wonder--and danger--of air travel. After 9/11 I have the same reaction, only more so.
jennifer tobias
The slow movement of Beethoven op. 135, his final string quartet
Connection between thought and the inexpressible that renders the unthinkable somehow bearable. This piece is so direct and simple, yet in that simplicity so profound, that it seems just of itself to provide universal comfort. Among other performances that capture that quality there is one by the Emerson Quartet.
Louise
Pls. contact me
Can you contact me regarding this special programming? I two songs relating to 9/11 that I would like to send to you to be a part of the project.
Thank you,
Richard Barone
http://RichardBarone.com
richardbarone@mac.com
646.732.5163
RICHARD BARONE
September Morning
I wrote this song on September 11, 2001.
Please listen to here:
http://soundcloud.com/mark-shamrock/september-morning
September morning, 11th day, 2001, US of A
In silent distance I see two planes,
September morning,
Our life has changed
Our world has changed, forever changed
September morning,
11th day
I see twin towers go down in pain,
Hear two explosions, black smoke and flames
See people running, some will escape
Three thousand won't
Our life has changed
Our world has changed, forever changed
September morning,
11th day
Life will go on, prayers will be said
God bless us all,
Living and dead.
Our life has changed, forever changed
September morning,
11th day
Mark Shamrakov
The Derek Trucks Band - So Close, So Far Away
With sections of longing/sadness and spiritual uplifting, this is definitely an emotional roller coaster. Though it is instrumental, it's one of those songs that you have to keep reminding yourself is completely wordless. This song does what the best music does -- speaks directly to the soul.
Brad
Brahms German Requiem -- Paavo Järvi
Brahms's German Requiem has been special to me for decades. When I was in my college choir in the early 1970s, we performed it and I felt as if I were already in heaven. The work is beautiful and comforting. And what we need on this 10th anniversary of 9/11 is beauty and comfort.
The performance directed by Paavo Järvi, which was one of your featured Albums of the Week, was the most moving I have heard. As a former church musician, I found myself captivated by this performance. It spoke directly to my soul.
If you can't play the whole work, please-please-PLEASE at least play the movement, "Ihr habt nun Traurigkeit" with Natalie Dessay as the soul/soprano soloist. This is the ultimate gem. I know German, and yet this performance changed my translation (for the better), giving me a deeper understanding of the text. It gave me an "Aha!" moment. I was immediately transported.
I can think of no better tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11. As Brahms makes us incredibly aware, their souls are at rest.
Bonnie Gustafsson
Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten - Pärt
stillness, the chance to breathe with the music.
When I present this piece in Music history classes, students often have beautiful and personal responses - it seems to be a piece that many people connect to.
I would also like to hear Adams's On the Transmigration of Souls - it seems a shame that its not being performed in the city (that I know of).
I'm also interested in the juxtaposition of intense, powerful, painful (Black Angels) type music contrasting with the stillness. I think that may be cathartic for people.
Thank you for opening this up to the community.
Emily John
Stars and Stripes - the Ballet
The great choreographer George Balanchine loved America and choreographed his ballet Stars and Stripes specifically to honor the flag of the United States. It is meaningful, patriotic, and especially stirring.
Carl N Steeg MD
