"Tamacun," Rodrigo y Gabriella

Song: "Tamacun"
Album: Rodrigo y Gabriela
Artist: Rodrigo y Gabriela

Just listen. Wow. My friend Dave turned me onto Rodrigo y Gabriela. It's beautiful guitar work. This music reminds me of Spain and makes me want to pick up some castanets and stomp around the room like a Flamenco dancer. Now that's successful music. It was fun to learn that they are former thrash metal players from Mexico City.

"Shaking The Tree," Peter Gabriel

Song: "Shaking The Tree"
Album: Secret World Live
Artist: Peter Gabriel

This live version of Shaking The Tree is awesome. It features Paula Cole on vocals. I think it's cool when a live version of a song takes it to a new level. Maybe becuase of the subject matter of the song, Cole's voice brings balance. Enjoy.

"Symphony of Sorrowful Songs," Henryk Gorecki

Song: "Symphony No. 3: II. Lento e largo - Tranquillissimo"
Album: London Sinfonietta - Gorecki - Symphony No. 3
Artist: David Zinman, Dawn Upshaw & London Sinfonietta

This recording was reported to have stopped traffic in Los Angeles when it was played on the radio.

"When the recording was played on public radio station KCRW in Santa Monica, California, enchanted motorists pulled off the freeways to phone in and find out what it was."

Hearing it is powerful enough without knowing the subject matter, but this music connects on a very basic level. I encourage everyone to listen to the entire album and learn as much as you can about the music, the composer and the subject matter. The Wiki Article is a good place to start.

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