9/11 Music

I lost my dad in the horrific events of 9-11. He worked in the World Trade Centre up on the 99th floor of the South Tower.

2011 is the 10th anniversary and to mark it I’m going to be exploring the music that came out of the day. I want to find out why and how people wrote the songs they did, what the response has been to the songs and what lasting impact they’ve had.

Streets of this Town was  part of my response – you can watch it bellow. I’ll be posting links and stories behind some of the stories and songs and keeping you up to date with news about where this is leading.

One thing that I love is that most of the songs have been messages of hope in contrast to the military response to the attacks. It’s up to us to make a difference in this world by the way we respond to tragedy

Here’s a list of songs that I’ll be exploring

Bruce Springsteen – The Rising/Empty Sky/City Of Ruins

Suzanne Vega – Anniversary/Angels Doorway

U2 – Peace On Earth/Walk On

Alan Jackson – Where Were You When The World Stops Turning

Josh Groban – To Where You Are

After The Fire – Carry Me Home

Keith Donolly – Two Tall Trees

21st June 2010 – Check out this Blog entry. Got to speak to Suzanne Vega about her songs and the effect 9-11 had on her.