Category Archives: Expressive Music

“Cremation (Ashes to Ashes)” by Lou Reed

The late singer of the Velvet Underground grieves on the album “Magic and Loss"
Posted on August 4, 2023 by Erin Fleming (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Lou Reed’s signature lyrical style – a mixture of stark realism with dreamy symbolism – is why fans consider him as much a poet as a songwriter. It also happens to be a moving and effective way that many of … Continue reading →

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“Ghosteen Speaks” by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

Ghosteen Speaks is an achingly beautiful ode to a life lost
Posted on July 27, 2023 by Aaron Weaver (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Nick Cave, the enigmatic Australian singer-songwriter, is known for his deep and introspective lyrics that explore the complexities of the human experience. In his hauntingly beautiful song, “Ghosteen Speaks,” from the 2019 album “Ghosteen,” Cave delves into the depths of … Continue reading →

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“Beloved Wife” by Natalie Merchant

Moving song mourns the devastating loss of a lifelong love to death
Posted on July 13, 2023 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The lilting melodies and plaintive lyrics of American singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant’s debut solo album, Tigerlily, have made it a classic since its 1995 release. Yet despite the chart-topping success of “Jealousy,” “Carnival” and “Wonder,” it is perhaps “Beloved Wife” that … Continue reading →

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“Real Death” by Mount Eerie

Mount Eerie delivers the visceral sensation of grief through song
Posted on June 29, 2023 by Aaron Weaver (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Real Death” by Mount Eerie is about as literal as a song title can get. It is a song about death, and by gosh, is it ‘real.’

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Something Beautiful Remains” by Tina Turner

An inspirational self-tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Posted on June 9, 2023 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Although most of us may be familiar with iconic singer Tina Turner’s rockin’ repertoire, “Something Beautiful Remains” is one of the artist’s lesser-known songs that gently soothes the soul. Turner died in her Switzerland home on May 24, 2023, at … Continue reading →

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“Birdsong” by Kina Grannis

Bird imagery speaks to wider experiences of grief
Posted on May 29, 2023 by Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Kina Grannis’s song “Birdsong” begins with just that: the soft chirping of birds, accompanied by gentle piano chords. She then begins singing about a special connection with someone, describing how they fell right into her hands and that she will … Continue reading →

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