Post Tagged with: "9/11"

Bruce Springsteen's Complex and Challenging 'The Rising': Gimme Five

Bruce Springsteen’s Complex and Challenging ‘The Rising’: Gimme Five

Five key tracks from Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Rising,’ which arrived 20 years ago this week. Some are well-known, some less so, some weirdly controversial.

Remembering 9/11: John Adams - 'On the Transmigration of Souls' (2002)

Remembering 9/11: John Adams – ‘On the Transmigration of Souls’ (2002)

John Adams’ “On the Transmigration of Souls” is difficult, not just because it’s a classical operatic piece but because 9/11 still sparks so many feelings.

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9/11 Special: Ryan Adams, "My Blue Manhattan" (2004)

by Tom Johnson I find myself torn today between commemorating the anniversary of a horrific attack and giving in to my cynical side. The cynical side is winning. You May Also Like: Cover Songs by Johnny Cash, Tori Amos, Ryan Adams, others: Gimme Five Jamie Leonhart Goes In-Depth on ‘TheRead More

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9/11 Special: ‘Body of War: Songs That Inspired an Iraq War Veteran’ (2008)

by Mark Saleski At this time, there’s really no point in starting another Iraq war ‘debate.’ It’s all been mashed out on the Internet so many times before. I have my opinions. You have yours. You May Also Like: Agree with it or not, we need political records like NeilRead More

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9/11 Special: ‘Build an Ark – Peace With Every Step’ (2003)

by S. Victor Aaron In the wake of 9/11, LA producer Carlos Nino initially put together a collective of about 20 area musicians he named Build An Ark with the intent of spreading a message of peace, love and harmony through music. You May Also Like: Nino Bisignano, “You LikeRead More

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9/11 Special: Bruce Springsteen, “You’re Missing” (2002)

Issued in the wake of the devastating attacks on New York City in 2001, Bruce Springteen’s “You’re Missing” nearly overwhelmed me with grief.

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John Adams – ‘On the Transmigration of Souls’ (2002)

John Adam’s deeply emotional ‘On the Transmigration of Souls’ is difficult, and not just because it’s a classical operatic piece of the minimalist school.