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Tag Archives: Songs about loss
“Go Rest High On That Mountain” by Vince Gill
The famed country singer's beautiful eulogic ballad for his late brother
When Vince Gill, accompanied by Allison Krauss and Ricky Skaggs, performed “Go Rest High On That Mountain” at Carnegie Hall, the artist stepped up to the mic to introduce the tune, saying “This is a song I wrote about my … Continue reading
“My Immortal” by Evanescence
A haunting ballad speaks to the pain of loss
Capturing the rawness and persistence of grief in music isn’t easy. Many artists try; many come close, and a few hit the mark. “My Immortal” by Evanescence is definitely in the latter category. The song is hauntingly beautiful — the … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Amy Lee, Ben Moody, David Hodges, Evanescence, Expressive Music, Fallen Album, Songs About Grief, Songs about loss
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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
Song About Loss: “Ue o Muite Arukō (Sukiyaki)” by Kyu Sakamoto
An emotional Japanese tune contains hidden layers of meaning
“Ue o Muite Arukō,” also known as “Sukiyaki,” by Kyu Sakamoto is a moving song about loss that translates across languages and cultures. It’s at once sorrowful and hopeful. The light melody bubbles at the surface and sparks joy in … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Good Memorial Songs, Japan, Japanese songs, Kyu Sakamoto, Songs about loss, Sukiyaki, Ue o Muite Arukō
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“Wave Goodbye” by Chris Cornell
A touching memorial song about the loss of a close friend
Almost 20 years before his own untimely death, Chris Cornell penned a beautiful tribute to his friend and fellow musician, Jeff Buckley. “Wave Goodbye,” from his first solo album, “Euphoria Mourning,” details in perfect precision what it’s like to lose … Continue reading
Reveling in Sadness: “Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall” by Ella Fitzgerald
The First Lady of Jazz talks about what it means to have the blues
There’s something about the deep resonance of Ella Fitzgerald’s voice that is at once beautiful and profoundly sad. When she sings about the joys of life, each word spills from her lips like sugar drops, but when she sings the … Continue reading
