Moby has suggested a New Orleans style event to mark the first anniversary of Setpember 11. Writing at moby.com he says "I think that the day should be like a New Orleans funeral, with the first part of the day devoted to mourning and commemoration, and the second part of the day (or evening) devoted to a celebration in honor of the people who were killed on September 11th". He goes on: "I envision a city-wide reading of the names of the people who were killed on September 11th. This reading could take place in churches, libraries, mosques, synagogues, and so on. Then at dusk there would be a city-wide minute of silence after which the entire city would sing 'Amazing Grace' in unison. They would then re-light the light-memorials, and a fireworks display would ring the city. Then street musicians would perform downtown, turning downtown into a joyful musical celebration, celebrating the memories and the spirit of the people who were taken from us.”
Jul 4, 2002
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Moby suggests 11/09 tribute
Moby proposes a New Orleans-style commemoration for the first anniversary of September 11, with citywide readings, a minute of silence and street music.