Matters of the Moment

Written in 2007 the text of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt's motet is the final part of Saint Patrick's Breastplate, a traditional prayer for protection.

Prescient (sort of) sixties French pop from Jacques Dutronc. 

Ah, remember the days when people worried about the little things like love. But don't worry, those days will be back. In the meantime here are the The Ink Spots.

One for all parents and children. Written by Bowie for his son Duncan, it contains some valuable parental advice:

"And if the homework brings you down
Then we'll throw it on the fire
And take the car downtown."

Quite a few of you are taking a well-deserved break over the next few weeks and plenty of you will be driving long distances, so why not while away the long hours at the wheel by taking the Night Train?

After a long day we all need a Nocturne. Here's Lili Boulanger's 1911 Nocturne for violin and piano.

At a time when the temptations are huge - picnics, beaches, raves, it might be worth reminding ourselves of the Greek Myths and strap ourselves to the mast.