Lost in the Stars: The Music of Kurt Weill

by Various Artists

Lost in the Stars: The Music of Kurt Weill cover art

Curated by producer Hal Willner, this ambitious tribute project reimagines the theatrical compositions of Kurt Weill through the lens of the 1980s avant-garde and alternative rock scenes. The compilation features wildly diverse contributions from artists like Lou Reed, Tom Waits, and John Zorn, applying post-punk and jazz sensibilities to Weimar-era cabaret. It remains a highly celebrated benchmark for concept-driven tribute albums.

Genres

  • Cabaret

Tracklist

  1. Mahagonny Songspiel
  2. The Ballad of Mac the Knife
  3. The Cannon Song
  4. Ballad of the Soldier’s Wife
  5. Johnny Johnson Medley
  6. The Great Hall
  7. Alabama Song
  8. Youkali Tango
  9. Der kleine Leutnant des lieben Gottes
  10. Johnny’s Speech
  11. September Song
  12. Lost in the Stars
  13. What Keeps Mankind Alive
  14. Klops Lied (Meatball Song)
  15. Surabaya Johnny
  16. The Hurricane
  17. Oh Heavenly Salvation
  18. Call From the Grave
  19. Speak Low
  20. In No Man’s Land