Episode 51: Exploring Jewish Identity, The Holocaust, and the Healing Power of Music in Jason Warburg’s Novel ‘Home Was a Dream’
Jason Warburg
The son of a writer and an architect, Jason Warburg was building worlds in his imagination before he learned to ride a bike. Obsessed with music in his teens and politics in his twenties, he would eventually write both fiction and nonfiction exploring these realms. His books include the Tim Green series; his memoir ‘The Remembering: Reflections on Love, Art, Faith, Heroes, Grief and Baseball’; and ‘My Heart Sings the Harmony’, a collection of his album and concert reviews, artist interviews, and essays. He is also the longtime editor of music review site The Daily Vault.
About the Episode
EPISODE SUMMARY:
In Episode 51, Jason Warburg delves into the intricacies of his new novel, the third in his Tim Green series, ‘Home Was a Dream’, where themes of Jewish heritage, identity, and the haunting legacy of the Holocaust intertwine with the healing power of music. Jason shares insights into his personal connection to Jewish culture and history, revealing how these influences shaped the characters’ journeys in the novel. Through the lens of characters grappling with their Jewish identity, Jason explores the profound repercussions of the Holocaust on a generation haunted by loss and trauma. Against this backdrop, music emerges as a potent force, offering solace and connection amidst the turmoil. Through an engaging discussion, Jason illuminates the ways in which music serves as a conduit for healing and understanding, weaving together the threads of personal and collective memory in a tale that resonates with emotional depth and resonance.
PLAYLIST
No Copyright Music/Classic Rock
Rock is Lit theme music
[Guitar Instrumental Beat] Sad Rock [Free Use Music] Punch Deck—“I Can’t Stop”
“Oh Very Young” by Cat Stevens
“Wiegala” by Ilse Weber
“Ich wandre durch Theresienstadt Wiegala” by Ilse Weber
Gorecki Symphony
“Night Moves” by Bob Seger
“Make Me Smile” by Chicago
“Cover Me Up” by Jason Isbell
“Games People Play” by The Spinners
“Your Song” by Elton John
No Copyright Music/Classic Rock
Rock is Lit theme music
LINKS:
Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/rock-is-lit-212451
Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-is-lit/id1642987350
Rock is Lit Episode 33, Jason Warburg ‘Believe in Me’: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/jasonwarburg
Rock is Lit Episode 40, Jason Warburg ‘Never Break the Chain’: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/jasonwarburganduglyamericanwerewolfinlondonrockpodcast
Jason Warburg’s website: https://www.jasonwarburg.com/
Jason Warburg on Twitter: @JasonWarburg
Jason Warburg on Instagram: @jason_warburg
Entrance to Terezin concentration camp
