Your Solar Eclipse Soundtrack – The New York Times

Your Solar Eclipse Soundtrack – The New York Times

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This Monday a total solar eclipse will appear across much of North America. Our critics Wesley Morris, Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz put together a music playlist that’s a perfect accompaniment for watching the event.

Featured songs:

  • R.E.M., “Near Wild Heaven”

  • Nina Simone, Everyone’s Gone to the Moon”

  • The Youngbloods, “Darkness, Darkness”

  • Keith Jarrett, “Sundance”

  • Bonnie “Prince” Billy, “I See A Darkness”

  • Brian Eno, “An Ending (Ascent)”



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