AMERICAN HIGHWAYS #41: Prayer.
In this “Prayer” episode of American Highways, I’m pleased to bring you a musical collaboration between myself (Guy Livingston) and my wife (Maria Sperling), who curated the playlist for this show.
Although neither of us is religious, there a lot of inspirational music in the American landscape. Our idea was to merge themes of compassion, understanding, and faith into one musical show.
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Theme Music :
Steve Reich. The Desert Music (1984)
First Movement (Fast).
Chorus of the Brooklyn Philharmonic, Members of the Brooklyn Philharmonic, Michael Tilson Thomas & William Carlos Williams.
Nonesuch Records 79101
Domenico Scarlatti, arr. Donal Fox
Aria
Donal Fox Quartet
Leonellis Music IMTS 826625
Udo Jürgens, Thomas Hörbiger
Merci, Cheri, Merci
Bud Flanagan and Chesney Allen
Wing Records – WL1191
Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein: Symphony #1 "Jeremiah"
1. Prophecy (7:15)
2. Profanation (6:53)
3. Lamentation (10:37)
Christa Ludwig, soprano; Leonard Bernstein, conducting; Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
Deutsch Grammophon 415964-2
George Gershwin
Tell Me More! – Kickin’ The Clouds Away
George Gershwin, pianola
Electra Nonesuch – 7559-2
Oliver Knussen
Prayer Bell Sketch, Op 29
Peter Serkin, piano.
KOCH 37450-2HI
traditional (spiritual)
He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands
Nina Simone
Metro CD010
Julia Wolfe
Compassion
Lisa Moore, pianist.
George Gershwin, arr.
Oh, De Lawd Shake De Heavens – Leavin’ Fo’ De Promis’ Lan’
Judy Kaye, soprano.
Koch 37360-2
