Author Topic: Saddest song you've ever heard? (Read 8729 times)

kári · « **Reply #35 on:** October 11, 2011, 02:02:34 AM »

I don't know... So many very sad songs out there.

Probably Ó Fridur by Sigur Rós.

matt1722 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 11, 2011, 02:06:13 AM »

Quote from: DTVT on October 10, 2011, 05:18:21 PM

You're all wrong. Song for a Dead Friend by Kevin Gilbert.

Yeah this song is pretty sad, and just helps to solidify Kevin's genius . . . Also like a few other people are saying, Heart attack In a Layby is another candidate.

sonatafanica · « **Reply #37 on:** October 11, 2011, 02:12:30 AM »

i did not know there were songs that aren't sad

Pirate · « **Reply #38 on:** October 11, 2011, 05:25:02 AM »

Untitled #1 is pretty sad, same goes for Bon Iver's Skinny Love and The Wolves.

? · « **Reply #39 on:** October 11, 2011, 07:27:27 AM »

Anathema - Lost Control, Inner Silence, One Last Goodbye
Katatonia - Brave (maybe not sad but at least depressing as hell), Day, Gone, New Night
Sonata Arctica - Under Your Tree

necrotomist · « **Reply #40 on:** October 11, 2011, 07:47:47 AM »

Abel Korzeniowski > And just like that (from the 'A Single Man' soundtrack)

Other than that I'd also say Collapse the light into Earth by PT.

zxlkho · « **Reply #41 on:** October 11, 2011, 09:37:23 AM »

Skinny Love definitely works, and I'd say Untitled 3 should be nominated instead of Untitled 1.

mizzl · « **Reply #42 on:** October 11, 2011, 11:44:33 AM »

Feel So Low or Collapse The Light Into Earth by Porcupine Tree
Are You There? or Anyone Anywhere by Anathema

THE TEARS I CANT STOP THEM

FretMuppet · « **Reply #43 on:** October 11, 2011, 11:59:42 AM »

Collapse the Light Into Earth

/thread

Pirate · « **Reply #44 on:** October 11, 2011, 01:23:52 PM »

Quote from: zxlkho on October 11, 2011, 09:37:23 AM

Skinny Love definitely works, and I'd say Untitled 3 should be nominated instead of Untitled 1.

#3 seems kind of happy and nostalgic to me, like remembering good times, while #1 just seems like full-on regret.

Samsara · « **Reply #45 on:** October 11, 2011, 02:07:42 PM »

The live version of "Nutshell" by Alice in Chains during their Unplugged session.

And "In Loving Memory" by Alter Bridge, for reasons I (and I'm sure many others) can relate to, identically, to what Tremonti was writing about.

zxlkho · « **Reply #46 on:** October 11, 2011, 02:09:29 PM »

Quote from: Samsära on October 11, 2011, 02:07:42 PM

The live version of "Nutshell" by Alice in Chains during their Unplugged session.

YES HOW DID I FORGET THIS SONG

mizzl · « **Reply #47 on:** October 11, 2011, 03:01:28 PM »

Quote from: zxlkho on October 11, 2011, 02:09:29 PM

Quote from: Samsära on October 11, 2011, 02:07:42 PM
The live version of "Nutshell" by Alice in Chains during their Unplugged session.

YES HOW DID I FORGET THIS SONG

Ravenheart · « **Reply #48 on:** October 11, 2011, 03:51:16 PM »

Quote from: zxlkho on October 11, 2011, 02:09:29 PM

Quote from: Samsära on October 11, 2011, 02:07:42 PM
The live version of "Nutshell" by Alice in Chains during their Unplugged session.

YES HOW DID I FORGET THIS SONG

I forgot it, too. Incredible song.

kári · « **Reply #49 on:** October 11, 2011, 11:59:47 PM »

Quote from: Pirate on October 11, 2011, 01:23:52 PM

Quote from: zxlkho on October 11, 2011, 09:37:23 AM
Skinny Love definitely works, and I'd say Untitled 3 should be nominated instead of Untitled 1.
#3 seems kind of happy and nostalgic to me, like remembering good times, while #1 just seems like full-on regret.

The untitleds can be a lot of things... None of them really shout out sadness to me. Expect for #3 but it's because I remember what I used to relate it with. So it's very personal. (it always is of course, but you see what I'm getting at)

InfraredDream · « **Reply #50 on:** October 12, 2011, 01:57:06 AM »

WOW, a lot of great replies.

The saddest songs for me are usually the ones I can strongly relate to. So I am totally not able to explain why one of the most heartbreaking ones for me is a song that has no personal relation to be. But it hurts a lot anyways.
Famous Blue Raincoat, but performed by Steve Hogarth (Marillion), one of my most favourite vocalists:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlslWjJJjB8

Nihil-Morari · « **Reply #51 on:** October 12, 2011, 02:23:58 AM »

Quote from: kári on October 11, 2011, 02:02:34 AM

I don't know... So many very sad songs out there.

Probably Ó Fridur by Sigur Rós.

Oh wow, I've neglected that one for too long. Don't know if I can handle it now.

Bjork has some really 'low' tunes too.
Or no-man, I mean Mixtaped, or The Things I Want To Tell You, are just heart-wrenching.

But for me Sigur Ros' All Alright wins it.

jag66 · « **Reply #52 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:25:47 AM »

Quote from: kári on October 11, 2011, 11:59:47 PM

Quote from: Pirate on October 11, 2011, 01:23:52 PM
Quote from: zxlkho on October 11, 2011, 09:37:23 AM
Skinny Love definitely works, and I'd say Untitled 3 should be nominated instead of Untitled 1.
#3 seems kind of happy and nostalgic to me, like remembering good times, while #1 just seems like full-on regret.
The untitleds can be a lot of things... None of them really shout out sadness to me. Expect for #3 but it's because I remember what I used to relate it with. So it's very personal. (it always is of course, but you see what I'm getting at)

I think #1 is pretty darn sad, #3 not much much, that's just beautiful imo.

necrotomist · « **Reply #53 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:43:59 AM »

Not as sad as say Collapse the light.. but Red Hands by The Dear Hunter has a pretty sad vibe going

And so does Second Love by Pain of Salvation.

toro · « **Reply #54 on:** October 12, 2011, 04:23:01 PM »

Things Beyond Things and Funeral are pretty sad.

emindead · « **Reply #55 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:40:28 PM »

Quote from: DTVT on October 10, 2011, 05:18:21 PM

You're all wrong. Song for a Dead Friend by Kevin Gilbert.

I've read the context behind this song and listened to it... and I felt nothing.

emindead · « **Reply #56 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:44:11 PM »

Quote from: InfraredDream on October 12, 2011, 01:57:06 AM

WOW, a lot of great replies.

The saddest songs for me are usually the ones I can strongly relate to. So I am totally not able to explain why one of the most heartbreaking ones for me is a song that has no personal relation to be. But it hurts a lot anyways.
Famous Blue Raincoat, but performed by Steve Hogarth (Marillion), one of my most favourite vocalists:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlslWjJJjB8

The Handsome Family also did a terrific cover of this song. Feels deep inside of you, man.

jammindude · « **Reply #57 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:56:34 PM »

I'd have to think some more, but "Watching Me Fall" by The Cure leaps immediately to mind.

Although, I admit, I might be confusing "sad" with "depressing"....but since a depressing song can make you sad, it's kindof a fine line.

mizzl · « **Reply #58 on:** October 12, 2011, 06:57:09 PM »

VIOLENCCEE!! orrr deeppp or 200000 anmd gone or collapse tihe light or feel sollow oro rfussia ion ice or hearttacttack ina laybey

volwrath · « **Reply #59 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:26:57 PM »

Some songs not named:

Sorrow by Pink Floyd
A Smart Kid - PT
A Natural Disaster by Anathema (but they have alot of sad songs)

Kotowboy · « **Reply #60 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:27:26 PM »

Dunno about sad but THIS moved me in a "damn its so beautifully melodic and awesome " kinda way

The Silent Cody · « **Reply #61 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:47:26 PM »

What about The Streets Of Philadelphia by Bruce Springsteen?

jammindude · « **Reply #62 on:** October 12, 2011, 08:07:19 PM »

Quote from: mizzl on October 12, 2011, 06:57:09 PM

VIOLENCCEE!! orrr deeppp or 200000 anmd gone or collapse tihe light or feel sollow oro rfussia ion ice or hearttacttack ina laybey

I have no freakin idea what the crap you're on...but I did manage to pick a couple of PT titles out of that...and I think Heartattack in a Layby is *spot on*...that one gets my vote.

Nekov · « **Reply #63 on:** October 12, 2011, 08:29:14 PM »

Epitaph by King Crimson

senecadawg2 · « **Reply #64 on:** October 12, 2011, 09:12:51 PM »

Saddest DT song: Disappear

Saddest song ever: Chopin's Nocturne in C sharp minor

Nihil-Morari · « **Reply #65 on:** October 13, 2011, 01:05:38 AM »

Gloomy Sunday anyone?

ironrain · « **Reply #66 on:** October 13, 2011, 08:13:49 AM »

When Time Doesn't Heal - Allen / Lande
In Loving Memory - Alter Bridge

BMWWrstlr · « **Reply #67 on:** October 13, 2011, 08:30:22 AM »

Pain of Salvation - "A Trace of Blood"

YtseBitsySpider · « **Reply #68 on:** October 13, 2011, 12:15:37 PM »

Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms

Fiddlers Green - The Tragically Hip

AwakeFromOctavarium · « **Reply #69 on:** October 13, 2011, 01:46:33 PM »

Surprised no one mentioned "The Misshapen Steed" by Agalloch.

News: Video of online chat between fans and members of Dream Theater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx8cLlXnHpA&feature=youtu.be (*no chickens were harmed during the filming of this chat)

Author Topic: Saddest song you've ever heard? (Read 8729 times)