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Tag Archives: Expressive Music
“Drink A Beer” by Luke Bryan
A country song reminds us that revisiting old haunts can bring comfort in times of sorrow
Country music star Luke Bryan is no stranger to grief. The 42-year-old singer/songwriter has spoken openly about losing his brother, Chris, who died in a motorcycle accident when he was 26, and his sister Kelly, who died of unknown causes … Continue reading
“Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More” Honors Duane Allman
Greg Allman's beautiful tribute song to his brother reminds us to keep on keepin' on
“Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More,” recorded by the Allman Brothers on their their third studio album “Eat a Peach,” was written by Greg Allman after his brother Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle crash in 1971. Most of the music … Continue reading
“Keg on my Coffin,” by Chris Trapper
The upbeat folk song asks us to celebrate our loved ones who have died
“Keg On My Coffin” by Chris Trapper is a lighthearted folk song written from the perspective of someone who has died. In fact, preceding a live performance of the song, Trapper said, “I tried to imagine what it would be … Continue reading
“Half a Moment” Examines an Interrupted Love Affair
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alan Ayckbourn write a tender song about love and loss
“Half a Moment” is one of the few serious songs in the musical comedy “Jeeves.” Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber composed the music and Alan Ayckbourn wrote the lyrics. “Jeeves” tells the story of Bertie Wooster, an impetuous young man, … Continue reading
“See You Again,” by Charlie Puth
Puth's solo rendition of the mega-hit is a mellifluous tribute to love and loss
The piano-laden ballad “See You Again” by Charlie Puth is an emotional tune, reflecting on the sadness and numerous questions that loom following the death of a loved one. Puth talks directly to his loved one who has died in … Continue reading
Alice In Chains’ Beautiful Tribute Ballad “Black Gives Way To Blue”
The band's tribute to their late lead vocalist
“It’s a really intense song and a really open-hearted song because of Layne and the experience that we all went through,” said Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell of the band’s song “Black Gives Way to Blue,” from their album … Continue reading
