The Playlist of Gareth Leslie
met Gareth Leslie when I was 26 years old and living in Germany. Gareth was a treasure of a person, known for his huge and eclectic taste in music and his passion and love for it. He was, and I assume still is, a great musician himself, and his enthusiasm for these songs and many others from a broad range of artists and genres was something he shared with adult students weekly in Stade, Germany. I miss you, Gareth, and you are never forgotten!
Here is the list he gave me on a CD titled 'Picnic Basket' because it is indeed just that! It is a picnic basket of a playlist:
Gymnopédie No. 1 - Satie
"Gymnopédie No. 1" is one of the most famous piano compositions by French composer Erik Satie. It is known for its calming and melancholic melody.
"Gymnopédie No. 1" is one of the most famous piano compositions by French composer Erik Satie. It is known for its calming and melancholic melody.
Atlantis - The Shadows
"Atlantis" is an instrumental track by the British rock band The Shadows, released in 1963. It is characterized by its surf rock style.
"Atlantis" is an instrumental track by the British rock band The Shadows, released in 1963. It is characterized by its surf rock style.
Harry Lime - Anton Karas
The "Harry Lime Theme" is the main theme for the 1949 film "The Third Man," composed and performed by Anton Karas on the zither.
The "Harry Lime Theme" is the main theme for the 1949 film "The Third Man," composed and performed by Anton Karas on the zither.
The Huckleback - Paul Williams
A classic rhythm and blues song, often associated with dance moves from the 1940s and 1950s.
A classic rhythm and blues song, often associated with dance moves from the 1940s and 1950s.
Inspector Maigret Theme - Pierre Solange Ensemble
This theme is associated with the French detective series "Maigret," based on the novels by Georges Simenon.
This theme is associated with the French detective series "Maigret," based on the novels by Georges Simenon.
The Desert is a Circle - Six Oceans of Admittance
A meditative and ambient piece by the indie band Six Oceans of Admittance.
A meditative and ambient piece by the indie band Six Oceans of Admittance.
Duelling Banjos - Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs
A famous bluegrass composition made popular by the 1972 film "Deliverance."
A famous bluegrass composition made popular by the 1972 film "Deliverance."
Jarabi - Toumani Diabaté
"Jarabi" is a traditional West African song performed by the kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté.
"Jarabi" is a traditional West African song performed by the kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté.
I Think It's Going To Work Out Fine - Ry Cooder
A soulful and bluesy song by Ry Cooder, known for his exceptional slide guitar work.
A soulful and bluesy song by Ry Cooder, known for his exceptional slide guitar work.
Theme From "A Summer Place" - United Sound Orchestra
A beautiful and nostalgic instrumental theme from the 1959 movie "A Summer Place."
A beautiful and nostalgic instrumental theme from the 1959 movie "A Summer Place."
Slip Into Something More Comfortable - Kinobe
A chill-out track by the British electronic music duo Kinobe.
A chill-out track by the British electronic music duo Kinobe.
Sadness Part 1 - Enigma
A new-age song by the German musical project Enigma, blending Gregorian chants with modern beats.
A new-age song by the German musical project Enigma, blending Gregorian chants with modern beats.
Moments in Love - Art of Noise
An electronic instrumental by the Art of Noise, known for its soothing and romantic vibe.
An electronic instrumental by the Art of Noise, known for its soothing and romantic vibe.
Falling - Julee Cruise
The haunting theme from the TV series "Twin Peaks," performed by Julee Cruise.
The haunting theme from the TV series "Twin Peaks," performed by Julee Cruise.
Theme From "Taxi Driver" - Bernard Hermann
The iconic and atmospheric theme from Martin Scorsese's film "Taxi Driver," composed by Bernard Hermann.
The iconic and atmospheric theme from Martin Scorsese's film "Taxi Driver," composed by Bernard Hermann.
Piano Concerto No. 5 - J.S. Bach (Andrei Gavrilov)
A classical piece by Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by pianist Andrei Gavrilov.
A classical piece by Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by pianist Andrei Gavrilov.
Lau - Gallowhil
A folk-influenced track by the band Gallowhil.
A folk-influenced track by the band Gallowhil.
Svenn-G-Englar - Sigur Rós
A dreamy and ethereal track by the Icelandic band Sigur Rós.
A dreamy and ethereal track by the Icelandic band Sigur Rós.
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