… and if you live to be a thousand years old, will that make any sense to you? …
I was asked to put together a piece for the 9/11 5th anniversary radio special we are running on two of our stations. I don’t particularly like these things…. Many I hear are rather cheesy and some are just in poor taste. However, something like this can add a great deal to a documentary program if it is well done.
I wanted to do something that would put you in the moment but still offer some solace. I chose to use Samuel Barber’s ‘Adagio For Strings’ as the background. It has been called one of the greatest works for strings ever written. It evokes deep emotions, but leaves the listener with a profound feeling of peace. I was rather surprised to find myself overwhelmed with emotion while listening to the final cut.
This my tribute to everyone who lived through 9/11. The sounds recorded that day will echo through the history of this nation for as long as it stands. I present to you just a few….