It's been twelve years since that fateful day and I still remember exactly how the day unfolded.
To remember the tragic events of this day, a list of poignant pieces of music is below that allow us to reflect. Click on a link or two if you are interested and listen for a bit. Let us never forget the lives that were lost that day and since September 11, 2001, fighting the global war on terror.
"That's the beauty of music. They can't get that from you." -Andy Dufresne, The Shawshank Redemption
If I Had My Way; By Frank Wildhorn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y32XCriC-rI
Linda Eder's first performance of a piece written in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
Ever Braver, Ever Stronger; By Gordon Goodwin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxj16vzScfw
Piece written in tribute to the American spirit post 9/11.
Tuesday; By Five for Fighting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X6Y0x615Ik
Note to the Unknown Soldier; By Five for Fighting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtUv-ZENAg0
September; By Michael Mogensen: http://www.barnhouse.com/~barnhous/samples/mp3/012-3967-00.mp3
Written in memory of those lost on that fateful day. A piece for wind band that ranges through the many emotions of the events of 9/11. Unfortunately the link is only a sample of this great piece.
Livin' on a Prayer (Live Acoustic); By Bon Jovi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0bFpRG7_9c
Undivided; By Bon Jovi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2ZmfMpUxmk
Memorial; By Rene Clausen:
Choral and wind symphony piece written in 2003 divided into 5 sections, September Morning, The Premonition, The Attack, Prayers & Petitions, and Kyrie. You can find professional recordings of this piece on Grooveshark.com by searching "Memorial Concordia".
Early Light; By Carolyn Bremer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1ebtJXVsZE
An uplifting piece for wind band that has bits of patriotic themes throughout. Not associated with 9/11 that I know of.
Hymn for the Lost and Living; By Eric Ewazen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_D3zkAkjL0
Wind band piece. A description from JWPepper.com, "...intended to be a memorial 'for all the lost souls who are gone from this life but are forever treasured.' The profound sense of loss and extreme gravity of the situation are given a voice in this musically rich and emotionally stirring composition, displaying the power of music to portray so well things that are not easily put into words."
For my thoughts on 9/11 from the 10 year anniversary in 2011, see my first blog post: http://theskysthelimit-dan.blogspot.com/2011/09/reflection-september-11-2001.html
