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Our Beautiful Funeral Music: “Shine On (There’s Another Day After Tomorrow)”, by Soundtrack of Our Lives

An original, hopeful look on recovery from grief

For another entry in our series on beautiful funeral music and songs on death, here, Swedish rock band The Soundtrack of Our Lives here performs “Shine On (There’s Another Day After Tomorrow)”, a rousing, hopeful song on death that urges … Continue reading

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Our Beautiful Funeral Music: “Why Does Someone Have to Die,” by Philip Glass

A haunting orchestral work by a modern classical master

In Philip Glass’ typically haunting style, “Why Does Someone Have to Die,” written for the blockbuster motion picture The Hours, the rich orchestration and full, almost narrative shape, fits perfectly with its title and makes for perfect funeral music. Today, Philip … Continue reading

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