What are some of the best sad songs you know?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the sharing and exploration of sad songs, focusing on various genres and themes that evoke sadness, depression, or emotional depth. Participants contribute their favorite tracks, often highlighting the lyrical content or the emotional resonance of the music.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a preference for songs with sad or twisted lyrics, seeking recommendations that fit this theme.
  • Several songs are mentioned, including "Taxi" by Harry Chapin, "If You Could Read My Mind" by Gordon Lightfoot, and "Hurt" by Johnny Cash, among others.
  • Different interpretations of sadness are noted, with some participants asking for clarification on what type of sad songs are being sought (e.g., acoustic sad, beautiful sad, breakup sad).
  • There are mentions of artists like The Mountain Goats and Pink Floyd, with varying opinions on whether certain songs are more hopeful than sad.
  • Some participants share personal connections to specific songs, recalling memories or emotional experiences associated with them.
  • Discussions also touch on the emotional impact of songs, with some participants noting how certain tracks resonate deeply with them.
  • There are references to the historical context of some songs and their original artists, such as Charles Aznavour and Georges Garvarentz's "Yesterday When I Was Young."
  • Participants share links to music videos and express their enjoyment or surprise at various songs and performances.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views on what constitutes a sad song, with no consensus on specific criteria or definitions. Participants share a wide range of songs and interpretations, leading to a rich but unresolved dialogue.

Contextual Notes

Some songs are described as having dual interpretations, with participants noting that certain tracks may evoke both sadness and hope. The discussion reflects a diversity of musical tastes and emotional responses, which may not align universally.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in music that evokes deep emotions, particularly sadness, or those looking for song recommendations in this genre may find this discussion valuable.

  • #91
Hope you like some music from Argentina :)







This was written by Piazzolla after his father died (I think it was the same day).





Roy Harper:

 
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  • #92
Ashokan Farewell:


Made famous by Ken Burn's Civil War mini-series, but of modern origin.
 
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  • #93
BillTre said:
Ashokan Farewell:
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Made famous by Ken Burn's Civil War mini-series, but of modern origin.
Yes. The song grants the sense that one can reach out an touch pre civil war America, brings it alive one last time before it all slips away.
 
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  • #94
I imagine some of these have been already posted, but just in case, here it goes













Hope nobody commits suicide while watching this thread :p I'm not feeling quiet well right now :/
 
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  • #95
Dark pop style, girl actually drowned IRL hunting with her grandfather, boat capsized. Contemporary but reminiscent of older era if pop.

 
  • #96
Telemachus said:
I imagine some of these have been already posted, but just in case, here it goes
...
Jealous Guy, Wet sand? Malaise, angst maybe, sad not so much.
 
  • #97
Well, it's quiet subjective what a song transmits to someone I think.
 
  • #98
Country and western songs about somebody who's dog died then his wife ran off with another fella.
 
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  • #99
rootone said:
Country and western songs about somebody who's dog died then his wife ran off with another fella.
They say that's an advantage of vinyl and turntables - play it backward and they both come home .
 
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  • #100
Good grief i didn't know somebody'd done that joke already !
 
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  • #101
rootone said:
Country and western songs about somebody who's dog died then his wife ran off with another fella.
That song could only qualify as sad, iff ...
His wife and the other fella had stolen his pickup, and... gotten hit by a damn ol' train...

Well ok, the dog dying could be somewhat sad. .. :oldtongue:
 
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jim hardy said:
Good grief i didn't know somebody'd done that joke already !
Lol, yeah, I've seen that.
 
  • #104
OCR said:
Not always country-western either.
Hmm... you're on to something there

One that doesn't need lyrics:

 
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  • #105
It is just so beautiful... Sad... dancing together ... Hopeful... A masterpiece

 
  • #106
Adagio in G Minor (Albinoni/Giazotto)

Even if you're not familiar with this title you may have heard it before as it has been used in film and television. I chose this arrangement by Tzvi Erez because the piano brings out the melody quite nicely. Also a couple of interesting facts about this piece:

The usually attributed composer, Tomaso Albinoni, is incorrect. It is believed to be a musical hoax perpetrated by the real composer Remo Giazotto.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adagio_in_G_minor

Tzvi Erez is an accused fraud artist. Accused of defrauding investors out of more than 6 million dollars.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tzvi_Erez
http://www.torontosun.com/2017/08/08/fraudster-tzvi-erez-hit-with-8-year-jail-term-for-ponzi-scheme

So here is, in my opinion, one of the saddest and most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Composed by an accused hoaxer and arranged by an accused fraudster. Hope that doesn't spoil it for you: :)

 
  • #107
Probably the best sad song I know

Portishead - The Rip


followed by
Antony and the Johnsons - Hope There's Someone
 

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