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Luddite
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24/11/2010 19:28:37
Danny Boy - this rendition is fab:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCbuRA_D3KU
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lejlica
Posts 136
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24/11/2010 19:05:44
The greatest "Layla" by Eric Clapton.. EVER !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEx9O9x8Jnw&feature=related
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Babbs
Posts 523
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21/11/2010 16:34:49
Being a Metal fan, here are a couple of songs by one of my favourite metal bands, don't worry I chose not so loud ones 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eQ6smosgi0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjZxiHWPrZ4
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JoyceB
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21/11/2010 15:08:35
simpleasabc wrote: Honey B wrote:
REM - Everybody Hurts ! I am sure there will be more! x We lost our first little girl, Gabrielle, at 22 weeks, in September 1993. (RIP.) We went to see the Fall leaves on the US East coast in the October and I spent most of the time crying as "Everybody Hurts" was constantly on the radio.. Oh, OK, it probably wasn't just the song that made me cry, but it is my epitaph for my first baby. edited by simpleasabc on 20/11/2010
aw bless, can't imagine the pain of losing a child. Hope you find peace soon xxx
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21/11/2010 14:04:26
Piggle wrote:
Somebody by Depeche Mode
yeahhh love me some martin gore as i have mentioned, but this song is wonderful, especially the 101 version,
then i was thinking pretty much the whole songs of faith and devotion album, and oohh yeah dm's insight and the bottom line... two beauts if i do say so... but hey its my favo band... i am a little obsessed with a majority of their stuff...
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NOUGATNESS
Posts 331
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21/11/2010 13:32:15
Calling All Angels - Jane Siberry
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mumma
Posts 46
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21/11/2010 12:30:31
'My Love is Like a Red Red Rose' (Robert Burns) - the Eddie Reader version (although Eva Cassidy's version is also beautiful). I've always loved the song, even as a child listening to the old, Scottish male singers at New Year parties.
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Honey B
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21/11/2010 11:07:51
simpleasabc wrote: Honey B wrote:
REM - Everybody Hurts ! I am sure there will be more! x We lost our first little girl, Gabrielle, at 22 weeks, in September 1993. (RIP.) We went to see the Fall leaves on the US East coast in the October and I spent most of the time crying as "Everybody Hurts" was constantly on the radio.. Oh, OK, it probably wasn't just the song that made me cry, but it is my epitaph for my first baby. edited by simpleasabc on 20/11/2010
simpleasabc - I am so very sorry for your loss. We do so often associate a sad song with loss - maybe it is cathartic - a way of letting out our sorrow and grief. Sometimes, for example at the end of a relationship, one plays the same song over and over to let the tears come and then at other times - like JoyceB we can scarcely listen to particular songs or pieces of music because the music renews the loss once more.
Sending out cyber hugs and love to all those who have lost someone. xxx
edited by Honey B on 21/11/2010
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JoyceB
Posts 2772
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21/11/2010 00:55:53
Loads of music sets me off, including hymn tunes, classical, arias and the beautiful Highland Cathedral which was played on the pipes as my dad's coffin was carried into church. I still can't listen to it 9 years on without getting choked up.
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Cheeky Monkey
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21/11/2010 00:39:14
simpleasabc wrote: Honey B wrote:
REM - Everybody Hurts ! I am sure there will be more! x We lost our first little girl, Gabrielle, at 22 weeks, in September 1993. (RIP.) We went to see the Fall leaves on the US East coast in the October and I spent most of the time crying as "Everybody Hurts" was constantly on the radio.. Oh, OK, it probably wasn't just the song that made me cry, but it is my epitaph for my first baby. edited by simpleasabc on 20/11/2010
Hugs to you simpleasabc, I can't imagine your pain. On a smiliar note, although not the same of course, but we lost my cousin, just before his 21st birthday, in a car crash and at the time, 'Don't leave me this way' by the Communards was always on the radio and was his favourite song at that time and was played at his funeral. I still feel sad when I hear it and my dad still can't bear to hear it played, has to turn the radio off if it comes on.
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simpleasabc
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20/11/2010 23:52:02
Honey B wrote:
Chris Isaak - Wicked Game - it was bubbling around in the recesses of the old memory and I found it! - Definitely haunting! 'the world was on fire and no one could save me but you.'!!! x
Gosh, Honey B, you and I think alike! Are we sisters?!! I love that song, for no particular personal reason, I just find his voice absolutely beautiful and as you say, the song is really haunting!
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simpleasabc
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20/11/2010 23:49:38
Honey B wrote:
REM - Everybody Hurts ! I am sure there will be more! x
We lost our first little girl, Gabrielle, at 22 weeks, in September 1993. (RIP.) We went to see the Fall leaves on the US East coast in the October and I spent most of the time crying as "Everybody Hurts" was constantly on the radio.. Oh, OK, it probably wasn't just the song that made me cry, but it is my epitaph for my first baby.
edited by simpleasabc on 20/11/2010
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RachelA
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20/11/2010 22:01:55
I think I've read through this whole thread, but haven't seen Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah. Did I miss it? I think it must be one of the most beautifully haunting versions of this song ever.
LOVING this thread.
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Piggle
Posts 248
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20/11/2010 21:52:21
Somebody by Depeche Mode
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Daza
Posts 2143
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20/11/2010 21:37:24
I love love love Silence by Delerium featuring Sarah McLachlan. Chills, everytime. Her vocals are amazingly haunting.
There are lots of versions but I think this might be the original, just ignore the very odd video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_D_Aeqcidc
I also love the club versions of it. Here's one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTLJjoW867g
I used to practically stop breathing when it came on in a club. I'd be the one hands in the air (or hugging my nearest friend) so overcome with emotion I'd be crying. I dance with my kids to it now and manage to keep the tears under control!
I like both male and female vocals but for raw emotion in songs Eminem is my favourite. His lyrics and voice are visceral. I think Stan is amazing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSLZFdqwh7E
My husband thinks it depends on the song whether it affects you rather than if it's male or female. Although he also said that Portishead's Dummy album is very haunting so maybe female wins slightly.
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manufan
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20/11/2010 21:29:40
'Tubthumping' by Chumbawumba
Seriously, 'Slave to Love' by Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music and any slow George Michael song esp 'Spin The Wheel'
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Nesy
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20/11/2010 21:23:56
Here's a few of mine:-
Man who sold the world and Wild is The Wind-David Bowie
Ain't no sunshine-Bill Withers
Lady D'Arbanville-Cat Stevens
Angie-Rolling Stones
Have I told you lately-Rod Stewart
'Til Kingdom Come-Coldplay
Think I could fill a page but will stop there.
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Piggle
Posts 248
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20/11/2010 21:10:32
Joshua Kadison - Beautiful in my Eyes
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sallymander
Posts 325
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20/11/2010 21:06:58
Hahaha- yesss Honeyb! Thats something I havent heard in a while. Youre so good. many thanks for your input. lol at your DH for me- men- emotional trivia- not a strong point. You are not alone
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Honey B
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20/11/2010 20:46:13
Oh and just to throw another one into the melting pot - Missing by Everything But the Girl - another female voice sallymander! x
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Honey B
Posts 806
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20/11/2010 20:40:03
Hi sallymander - still fascinated with this thead and your questions. As a woman I pefer to listen to a male vocal generally though in all honesty I feel that females sing the really sad and soulful songs best. Does that make sense? When I asked hubby - he was useless - he just didn't know! That's men for you!
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sallymander
Posts 325
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19/11/2010 13:25:29
Thanks to everyone who contributed. Just a quick question- As women-do you prefer to listen to male vocals or female. Which do you feel touches you most deeply with sad songs? Please could you ask your DHs for a male perspective?
Thanks xxx
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lbakari
Posts 1958
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18/11/2010 19:29:04
Kiss from a Rose (Seal), Halleluja (the version sang by Justin Timberlake during the Haiti tribute) and Dance with my father (Luther vandross)
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Sugarbeach
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18/11/2010 19:23:54
Brian Ferry, of course, Jealous Guy and Slave to Love.
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MsHari
Posts 61
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18/11/2010 18:28:30
sallymander wrote:
Is it physiological-ie do certain notes hit the pleasure/pain mood receptor- like taste buds taste sweet or sour- or is it psychological? Do we interpret music subconsciously as sad/beautiful/haunting without need for lyrics to give clues or because we are conditioned to associate certain chord sequences with that mood? What came first-chicken or egg? What do you think?
Some music just affects me. Not because of the lyrics, or an associated occasion or person. Since I was a small child the Lassie theme song and Sunny - Bobby Hebb made me spontaneously cry. Nessum Dorma affects me deeply. I don't know why, it's not the lyrics, and the songs hold no special meaning or memory. Is it the chord?
Other songs make me feel like crying because I associate them with sad moments in my life. What's Going On? - 4 Non Blondes, reminds me of the beginning of the end with my first husband. These Favourite Things - Brian Ferry, a break up with a boyfriend.
And then there are song with lyrics that are just sad like The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - Gordon Lightfoot, Seasons in the Sun - Terry Jacks, and that corny song Honey - Bobby Goldsboro. Or beautiful lyrics like, Into My Arms - Nick Cave or anything Leonard Cohen.
Mind you my technical understanding of music is very limited - perhaps these are all in the same chord 
Anyhoo, HTH. I'll be interested to hear others opinions.
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tiger
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18/11/2010 17:20:13
'Wires' by Athlete, makes me cry everytime I hear it!
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gem1971
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18/11/2010 17:02:11
a lot of my faves are on the list, this one doesnt seem to be there -
'every rose has its thorn' - poison
oh and ofcourse most of michael bolton's songs. he makes me swoooon
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Honey B
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18/11/2010 16:48:57
Chris Isaak - Wicked Game - it was bubbling around in the recesses of the old memory and I found it! - Definitely haunting! 'the world was on fire and no one could save me but you.'!!! x
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Cheeky Monkey
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18/11/2010 13:35:21
Oh goodness, how did I forget this one? Takes me back a loooong way...
Patience by Guns n Roses. So different from their usual stuff (which I also love, but you could hardly call 'haunting or beautiful'!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErvgV4P6Fzc
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bubble_trubble
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18/11/2010 13:33:27
Andrea Bocelli- Can't help falling in love; Lady- Kenny Rogers...... sigh!!!!!!
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