Playlist: American Idol + Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata

Soundcheck Playlists | Mar 1, 2011

American Idols Gear Up

“American Idol Theme” - Idolatry Pop Orchestra

“Dock of the Bay” - Jacee Badeaux (Live performance on American Idol)

“God Bless the Child” - Jacob Lusk (Live performance on American Idol)

In Studio: Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata

“Prelude/The Sound of Music” - Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata (The Hills Are Alive)

LIVE PERFORMANCE: “Do Re Mi ABC” - Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata (The Hills Are Alive)

“Climb Ev’ry Mountain” - Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata (The Hills Are Alive)

“My Favorite Things” - Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata (The Hills Are Alive)

LIVE PERFORMANCE: “Edelweiss on High” - Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata (The Hills Are Alive)

“So Long, Farewell” - Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata (The Hills Are Alive)

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