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Monday, December 3, 2012

Music From The Show

Instrumental Asylum, “Music for Lovers”
Julliard String Quartet, “Ravel: String Quartet”
Blockhead, “The Prettiest Sea Slug”
Radiohead, “All I Need”
Lupe Fiasco, “Hip Hop Saved My Life”
Steve Earle, “Halo Round the Moon”
Drive By Truckers, “Tornados”

Music written by Igor Stravinsky:

“Le Sacre du Printemps: The Summoning of the Ancients” performed by Igor Stravinsky and The Columbia Symphony Orchestra
“Le Sacre du Printemps: Sacrificial Dance (The Chosen Victim)” performed by Pierre Boulez and The Cleveland Orchestra
“Le Sacre du Printemps: Introduction” performed by Pierre Boulez and The Cleveland Orchestra
“Le Sacre du Printemps: Glorification of the Chosen One” performed by Pierre Boulez and The Cleveland Orchestra
“Le Sacre du Printemps: Games of the Rival Class” performed by Igor Stravinsky and The Columbia Symphony Orchestra
“Le Sacre du Printemps: Spring Rounds” performed by Pierre Boulez and The Cleveland Orchestra
“Le Sacre du Printemps: Dances of the Ancients” performed by Pierre Boulez and The Cleveland Orchestra

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"I Drive Your Truck" screenshot.

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