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" is one of the most famous piano compositions by French composer Erik Satie. It is known for its calming and melancholic melody.
"Atlantis" is an instrumental track by the British rock band The Shadows, released in 1963. It is characterized by its surf rock style.
The "Harry Lime Theme" is the main theme for the 1949 film "The Third Man," composed and performed by Anton Karas on the zither.
A classic rhythm and blues song, often associated with dance moves from the 1940s and 1950s.
This theme is associated with the French detective series "Maigret," based on the novels by Georges Simenon.
A meditative and ambient piece by the indie band Six Oceans of Admittance.
A famous bluegrass composition made popular by the 1972 film "Deliverance."
"Jarabi" is a traditional West African song performed by the kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté.
A soulful and bluesy song by Ry Cooder, known for his exceptional slide guitar work.
A beautiful and nostalgic instrumental theme from the 1959 movie "A Summer Place."
A chill-out track by the British electronic music duo Kinobe.
A new-age song by the German musical project Enigma, blending Gregorian chants with modern beats.
An electronic instrumental by the Art of Noise, known for its soothing and romantic vibe.
The haunting theme from the TV series "Twin Peaks," performed by Julee Cruise.
The iconic and atmospheric theme from Martin Scorsese's film "Taxi Driver," composed by Bernard Hermann.
A classical piece by Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by pianist Andrei Gavrilov.
A folk-influenced track by the band Gallowhil.
A dreamy and ethereal track by the Icelandic band Sigur Rós.
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https://iLearn.tw/podcast/ILRP4.mp3
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