The Secret Chord
Episodes
70 episodes
The Secret Chord: Redemption Song by Bob Marley
This episode deals with the idea of freedom - in spirituality and as a central theme of Bob's music.
The Secret Chord: Higgs Boson Blues by Nick Cave
This episode explores the generally misunderstood biblical concept of "an eye for an eye" as well as Nick's thoughts on science, prayer and music.
The Secret Chord: Bury a Friend by Billie Eilish
This episode explores the strange phenomenon commonly known as sleep. In addition to Billie's take, it features two others by Metallica and Evanescence.
The Secret Chord: Harder To Forgive by Brandi Carlile
This episode explores concepts of forgiveness though the work of four great artists - John Lennon, REM, Madonna and Brandi Carlile.
The Secret Chord: Message To Love by Jimi Hendrix
This episode explores how Jimi Hendrix used his music as a tool to transcend his difficult upbringing and to promote love and spirituality to his legions of fans.
The Secret Chord: Heaven by the Talking Heads
This episode explores the ideas of soul communication, prophecy and higher worlds.
The Secret Chord: One by U2
This episode explores U2's struggle to balance their fame with their faith.
The Secret Chord: Oh Jerusalem by Lauryn Hill
This episode explores the cultural, psychological and spiritual significance of the city of Jerusalem.
The Secret Chord: We Won't Need Legs To Stand by Sufjan Stevens
This episode explores the spiritual teachings of the Book of Isaiah through the music of Sufjan Stevens. It also deals with the underlying causes of a loss of faith.
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The Secret Chord: The Waiting by Tom Petty
This episode is about the challenges and opportunities of waiting.
The Secret Chord: Learn To Fly by the Foo Fighters
This episode is about the spiritual roots of longing for home.
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The Secret Chord: Lay My Burden Down by Alison Krauss
This episode explores the journey from ignorance to awareness, what it takes to get there and the joyful rest that comes at the end of a hard won spiritual victory.
The Secret Chord: Nothing Else Matters by Metallica
This episode explores "moments of crystallization" in life when we come to truly understand the things that are most important to us,
The Secret Chord: You'll Never Walk Alone by Elvis
This episode explores the spiritual side of Elvis and his music.
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The Secret Chord: Wayfaring Stranger by Johnny Cash
This episode explores the idea of the soul as a lonesome traveler through this world - trying to find its way back home.
The Secret Chord: To Kingdom Come by the Band
This episode highlights the blend of musical styles mastered by the Band as well as the tension between the sacred and profane in their lyrics.
The Secret Chord: Standing on Higher Ground by James Brown
This episode attempts to reconcile the seeming contradiction of a person who claims to have a strong spirituality yet who often acts in an unspiritual manner.
The Secret Chord: Word on a Wing by David Bowie
This episode describes the prayerful and transcendent nature of some of David's life and work.
The Secret Chord: Work Me Lord by Janis Joplin
This episode deals with the idea of loneliness as a central feature in Janis's life and music.
The Secret Chord: Into the Light by Prince
This episode explores the concept of the existence of spiritual light and truth even in seemingly profane places.
The Secret Chord: Don't Wanna Live Inside Myself
This episode explores the surprisingly diverse and talented musicianship and implicit spirituality of the pre-Disco era Bee Gees.
The Secret Chord: I Know There's an Answer by the Beach Boys
This episode explores the spiritual underpinnings of the music of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys.
The Secret Chord: Dirt In the Ground by Tom Waits
This episode explores the implications of the common fate of both sinners and saints.
