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On Sunday, September 11, millions of households around the country will see a 9/11 tribute by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square on their Music and the Spoken Word broadcast.
Narrated by Tom Brokaw, the special, titled "9/11: Rising Above," is a salute to the American spirit in rising above the tragedy of September 11, 2001. On Monday, September 12, the music from that special Music and the Spoken Word broadcast will be available as a digital download.
"We know that many people will be moved by the Choir's 9/11 tribute," said Choir President Mac Christensen in a press release. "This digital-only album—a first for the Choir—will enable our listeners to have this music so they can experience the feelings of the broadcast again." Music from "9/11: Rising Above" features the six musical selections performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square on the broadcast. (Brokaw's narration is not included.) The six-track digital album (EP) includes: - Shenandoah- For the Beauty of the Earth- Lullabye ("Goodnight, My Angel")- Homeward Bound- Amazing Grace- God Bless America "Music from 9/11: Rising Above" will be available for digital download on DeseretBook.com and iTunes beginning Monday, September 12.