Tag Archives: Memorial Music

“Heartbeats” Cover by José González

José González's pensive tune is the perfect memorial song for a significant other
Posted on July 29, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

There’s something wonderfully enigmatic when it comes to Swedish artist José González (if only for the dot connecting between his Argentinian/Gothenburg roots). He’s got a knack for recording songs with a melancholy punch, using classical acoustics to create melodies of … Continue reading →

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“The Show Must Go On” by Queen

A powerful song about strength in the face of death
Posted on April 8, 2014 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

’s incredible power-ballad, “The Show Must Go On”, radiates the unadulterated strength that bubbles to the surface when one faces a death-sentence in the form of terminal illness. The song itself was released in 1991, just one month before the untimely AIDs-related death … Continue reading →

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“Dreams Old Men Dream” by the Cold War Kids

Cold War Kids on aging, memory, love, loss and dreams
Posted on March 11, 2014 by Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Through what kaleidoscope of memory does an aging mind perceive the world? Does each change of light conjure some long lost scene? In the lyrics to “Dreams Old Men Dream” by Cold War Kids, a day spent digging hands in the … Continue reading →

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 “Kettering” by The Antlers

A caretaker's haunting story of losing a loved one to terminal illness
Posted on January 28, 2014 by Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Imagine watching the person you love succumb to terminal illness. Hospice, an album by the The Antlers, tells the story of a woman’s end of life. Told through the perspective of her caretaker, the songs teem with harrowing nightmares and … Continue reading →

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“Angel” by The Corrs



A tribute song focused on remembering the angelic qualities of a mother after her death
Posted on November 5, 2013 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

  In 2004, the Corrs, a Celtic folk rock group consisting of three sisters and one brother, released a beautiful, upbeat song called “Angel.” The song serves as a tribute to the group’s mother, who had died five years earlier. All … Continue reading →

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 Shadow Gallery’s Song, “Say Goodbye to The Morning”

No matter what happens when you die, it’s not over
Posted on October 8, 2013 by Robert Lind (Contributor)

Shadow Gallery, a contemporary progressive metal band from the 80’s, is known for its wide range of sounds, from heavy to mellow. Both highly charged and emotionally sweet, the tune “Say Goodbye to the Morning” paints a story along with … Continue reading →

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