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“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt:
Melodic ballad honors those who’ve come before us -
Our Monthly Tip: Make an “In Case of Death” File to Ease Loved One’s Grief:
How preparing for your own death can be the ultimate act of love
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Tag Archives: indie music
“The Plains/Bitter Dancer” by Fleet Foxes
The mellifluous song contemplates mortality
“The Plains/Bitter Dancer” by Fleet Foxes is a beautifully composed song, consisting of an instrumental intro and a lyrical second half. It’s about mortality and how death is a natural part of life. The first stanza touches on the aspect … Continue reading
”There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” by The Smiths
Morrissey croons about love conquering death in this classic memorial song from The Smiths
The Smiths’ frontman Morrissey isn’t squeamish about death. He’s mused on the subject dozens of times throughout his expansive career in The Smiths and as a solo artist. His fascination with death is showcased best in the 1992 hit “There … Continue reading
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea (1998)
As frontman Jeff Mangum makes his return, we take a look back at Neutral Milk Hotel's musical masterpiece about death
Jeff Mangum – singer, songwriter, auteur, recluse, and enigmatic frontman of late ‘90s indie outfit Neutral Milk Hotel – was inspired to write his magnum opus because of Anne Frank. At least, that’s the theory espoused by the (many) fans … Continue reading