Peace of Music

Barry Dwork is a writer and music lover who shares his passion for music. For him, music has the potential power to bring peace to all people and promote a universal language of harmony and commonality in such a complex world. Music soothes the savage beast.

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Episodes

The Winds of Change: Part 3, Issue 3: How I Evolved Musically from an Innocent Six-Year Old Feeling Patriotic Songs During the Mid-1960’s, to a Practical-Minded Adult by the Time of 9/11

On this episode, Barry Dwork shares the music and stories behind the evolution of his own feelings toward patriotism over the course of his life. From the mid-1960s through the events of 9/11, music has seen its fair share of hopeful anthems, protest songs, and moments that accurately captured the cultural feeling of the times. On this edition of The Winds of Change series, Barry dives into the music that he connected to the most. Whether it was as a grade school student hearing My Country Tis o...

May 10, 2025•27 min

The Winds of Change Part 2 - How Music Helps Me Cope with the New Normal in the United States: Race Relations/Civil Rights

On this episode, Barry dives into songs of peace, unity, and freedom. From the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in the 1960s right up to the current climate around social justice, Barry explains how and why some of these iconic songs impacted him, as they did so many. Some artists Barry examines within this episode are Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Three Dog Night, Marian Anderson, Joan Baez, and many more.

Jan 18, 2025•26 min

The Winds of Change Part 1 - How Music Helps Me Cope with the New Normal in the United States: Environment/Climate Change

On this first part of the Winds of Change series, highlighting the many changes we have seen in U.S. since the 1960s, Barry dives into some of the most inspirational, informative, and inspiring music that has helped him understand and cope with the many environmental issues we face as a planet. From early activist anthems by bands of the 1970s to modern protest songs from legendary musicians, this episode puts a spotlight on how the music surrounding climate change has both changed and, in many ...

Aug 11, 2024•19 min

From the Jackson 5 to Bad Company: How Music Helped Me Evolve from Pre-Teen Innocence to Adolescent Rebelliousness

Barry Dwork gives a glimpse at what it was like growing up in the 60s and 70s, to discuss the music, messages, and bands that had the most impact on him. From songs about unity to hard rock that just makes you feel free, this episode goes through the gamut of some of the sounds that not only sparked cultural revolutions, but also, lit a fire in a young Barry just finding his way through a rapidly changing world.

May 20, 2024•22 min

The Who

On this inaugural episode, Barry Dwork takes us on a heartfelt journey through the impact of The Who on his life. Like so many of "his generation," The Who impacted Barry profoundly. Why was this band so important? Well, listen as Barry reflects on their profound influence, exploring pivotal songs and albums that shaped him from childhood to adulthood. Divided into segments discussing the generational impact, love songs, the band's resilience, and the resonance of the rock opera Tommy , Barry de...

Feb 18, 2024•40 min

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