Category Archives: Expressive Music

“Life’s for the Living” by Passenger

The re-released song, featuring a duet with Foy Vance, reminds listeners not to take life for granted
Posted on February 2, 2024 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Life’s for the Living” by Passenger reminds us that it sometimes takes the looming certainty of eventual death to challenge us to seize opportunities; to not take everything so seriously. The newly recorded version of the familiar song forces us … Continue reading →

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“Under You” by The Foo Fighters

A song to angry-cry to until you feel better
Posted on January 27, 2024 by Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

When I saw the Foo Fighters perform on the main stage of the music festival Boston Calling last May, it was obvious something was a bit off. Dave Grohl, their legendarily energetic lead singer and guitarist, was uncharacteristically subdued. You … Continue reading →

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“Soul Sweet Song” By Tedeschi Trucks Band

"Soul Sweet Song" pauses to reflect on death, but ultimately urges us to keep on living
Posted on January 8, 2024 by Aaron Weaver (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Tedeschi Trucks Band gives us a wallop of hope in their shining lament “Soul Sweet Song.”

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“Get Me Through December” by Alison Krauss and Natalie MacMaster

A somber song ushering in hope during the holiday season
Posted on December 10, 2023 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

During a season when loss may feel especially heavy for some, “Get Me Through December” is a poignant reminder that we may someday surmount the mountain of grief. The breathy, emotive Alison Krauss carries a grieving heart toward a hopeful … Continue reading →

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“Places We Won’t Walk” by Bruno Major

The song elicits a sense of loss amidst the beauty of life
Posted on November 19, 2023 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In “Places We Won’t Walk,” British singer-songwriter Bruno Major explores the various settings that he won’t experience with a lost love — from a forest filled with red birds to a dizzying nighttime cityscape. With scratchy vocals and simple piano … Continue reading →

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“I’m On My Way to a Better Place” by Chairmen of the Board

This '70s soul group takes us to a better place after just one listen
Posted on November 4, 2023 by Aaron Weaver (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Despite the widespread belief in the afterlife, most people in the Western world respond to the idea of death with nothing short of mind-numbing dread. But not Chairmen of the Board. They get downright groovy to the thought of the … Continue reading →

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