"Lux Aeterna" written by Morton Laurensden. Choral piece for voice and orchestra. There is a recording out by the LA Master Choral and Orchestra that is just stunning. Haunting, beautiful ethereal music. I am going to see a live performance this Saturday by a regional choral group near where I live (Phila. area). They are performing entire work acapella.
Also- a song by Jerry Douglas and James Taylor: "The Suit"
Story of a Nebraska farmer who dies and his wife buys him a suit for his funeral. Sad, lovely tale of a simple man and his end, wearing the state of Nebraska as his overcoat...
