Sad Songs to Lift Your Spirits: Led Zeppelin, Portishead, etc.

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This discussion centers on the emotional impact of music, specifically songs that help individuals cope with sadness. Participants share a diverse range of tracks, including "The Rain Song" by Led Zeppelin, "Roads" by Portishead, and "Pink Moon" by Nick Drake, highlighting their personal connections to these pieces. The conversation emphasizes the therapeutic qualities of music, particularly jazz and blues, with recommendations for artists like Cassandra Wilson and Ali Farka Toure. The community also discusses the importance of companionship during the holidays, suggesting that music can serve as both a solace and a means of connection.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of music genres, particularly jazz and blues.
  • Familiarity with notable artists such as Led Zeppelin, Portishead, and Nick Drake.
  • Knowledge of the emotional effects of music on mental health.
  • Awareness of music's role in social gatherings and personal coping mechanisms.
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  • Explore the discography of Nick Drake, focusing on "Pink Moon" for its emotional depth.
  • Research the works of Cassandra Wilson, particularly her album "New Moon Daughter."
  • Investigate the influence of jazz on emotional well-being and its therapeutic applications.
  • Listen to Ali Farka Toure's music to understand the fusion of folk and blues elements.
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Music enthusiasts, mental health professionals, and anyone seeking to understand the emotional connections people have with music, especially during challenging times.

  • #61
Les Sleeth said:
Besides her original contributions, she does some great redo's like Hank Williams "I"m so Lonesome I could Die," Neil Young's "Harvest Moon, and U2's "Love is Blindness."

The Cowboy Junkies did a terrific cover of "I'm so Lonesome . . ." on their debut album The Trinity Session. One of the gentlest and subtly sad songs I've ever heard. That album is full of very good covers and originals, most of which are very sad and subdued.
 
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  • #62
loseyourname said:
Who are you? You have the same name as Tsunami's online photo album.
She's my older daughter, the 20 year old.
 
  • #63
Evo said:
She's my older daughter, the 20 year old.

You all look the same(hot) and now I'm so confused :frown:
 
  • #64
Gokul43201 said:
I'm sorry I can't agree with that. Bohemain Rhapsody is a musical masterpiece; a beautifully orchestrated rollercoaster of emotion. To call it a sing-along song is such a crime ! :cry:

I grew up on Moody Blues, Cream, the Beatles and Queen...I think my earliest memories may be of listening to Nights in White Satin, Whiter Shade of Pale (Procol Harum) and Norwegian Wood.
I thought you were a relative youngster! What were you doing listening to this ancient stuff?
 
  • #65
Integral said:
I thought you were a relative youngster! What were you doing listening to this ancient stuff?

It's what my dad fed me when I was little...so I've grown up on music made in the 60s and 70s.
 
  • #66
Integral said:
I thought you were a relative youngster! What were you doing listening to this ancient stuff?

Why do (relatively) older people say this to younger people, as if they don't have access to media made before they were teens? I'm not being an @$$, I actually want to know.

As far as Queen goes, "Who Wants to Live Forever" is the best when you're depressed. Chopin's Nocturnes are my favorite for a blue or pensive mood. Louis Armstrong singing "What a Wonderful World" is a favorite pick-me-up.
Oh, and I agree, Bohemian Rhapsody is a great song for singing & flailing wildly along with. Same goes for Tchaikovsky's 1812.
 
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  • #67
honestrosewater said:
Louis Armstrong singing "What a Wonderful World" is a favorite pick-me-up.

I second that wholeheartedly.