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Tag Archives: Expressive Music
“Little Talks” by Of Monsters and Men
The song can be interpreted in many different ways
“Little Talks” by Icelandic indie band Of Monsters and Men was released in 2011 and was their debut single. It’s a song about love and loss, and the memories that love can create. And like all great works of art, … Continue reading
Song About Loss: “Ordinary World,” by Duran Duran
Duran Duran's hit single details the intricate grieving process
1993 single “Ordinary World” is an homage to loved ones who have died. The song serves as a remembrance of foregone times, and details the occasional yearning for those times that everyone experiences when dealing with the death of a … Continue reading
“Haunted” by Poe
An artist interweaves audio recordings of her deceased father with her music
In 2000, five years after she released her debut album “Hello,” the singer-songwriter Poe (Anne Danielewski) released a self-produced second album called “Haunted.” “Haunted” is both a tribute to Poe’s late father, Polish-born film director Tad Danielewski, and a companion … Continue reading
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Song About Loss: “Someone Great” by LCD Soundsystem
"Someone Great" chronicles the messiness of grief and the difficulties of moving on
The American band LCD Soundsystem employs a unique style when it comes to their brand of electronic rock music. And their popular song “Someone Great” is a wonderful example of their music for a first-time listener. “Someone Great” is a … Continue reading
“Great Gig in the Sky,” Formerly Known as “The Mortality Sequence”
Pink Floyd's meditation on death and dying
According to Roger Waters, when vocalist Clare Torry walked into the studio to record the ethereal wailing on the epic instrumental track “Great Gig In the Sky,” she was told, “There’s no lyrics. It’s about dying – have a bit of a … Continue reading
“Do You Realize??” Asks Us To Think About What’s Important
The Flaming Lips want us to wonder, "What's really important in life?"
The Flaming Lips’ heartfelt song “Do You Realize??” is also, perhaps, their most well-known. With nearly 4,000,000 views on YouTube, “Do You Realize??” asks us to think about life and how short it can be. It also urges us to … Continue reading
