July 14, 2010
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Haunting
So I love sad songs, that sound haunting. Sometimes I get in the mood to sit and listen to these songs, and let myself feel melancholy. Then, I move on.
I keep searching for sad songs that sound haunting, and it’s not often I find one haunting by my standards. Let me explain.
This first song is my new favorite song. It’s Paradise Circus by Massive Attack, featuring Hope Standoval (who also the voice behind Mazzy Star, if you didn’t know). I first heard this song in the True Blood episode this last Sunday. I typed up the lyrics in my phone and googled it later. I think this song is haunting because of the melody and Hope’s voice sounds haunting. The lyrics also help the package deal.
This song is The Blower’s Daughter by Damien Rice. I literally fell in love with this song the first time I watched the movie Closer. Every time I heard it, my heart would race. Damien’s voice really goes well with this song in making it sound melancholy. Parts of it sound haunting, but not all of it. The violin helps with this sound as well. The lyrics are also really sad.
This is Naked As We Came by Iron and Wine. This song isn’t as haunting, but it still sounds melancholy. I think his soft voice helps this sound a lot. I haven’t heard many of their songs, but I’ve heard they are very good.
This is Into Dust by Mazzy Star. Remember how I said Hope Standoval is the voice of this band? Her soft voice sounds haunting in almost all the songs she sings. The melody of this song also helps the haunting effect.
This is Puddle of Grace by Amy Jo Johnson. The studio version sounds a lot more haunting, but I could only find the version from the show Felicity. I love Amy Jo Johnson, whatever happened to her? =[
Hallelujah sung by Jeff Buckley sounds really haunting to me. His sad-sounding voice and the melody work really well together.
Breathe Me by Sia. This song is genius. I’ve only heard this song by Sia, but I would like to hear more. Her voice and the melody make this song sound haunting.
Moonlight Sonata by Beethovan. This song was written for his true love, a student of his. It sounds very haunting to me. I think maybe it sounds like this is because he loved her and he couldn’t have her.
Star No Star by Jack Off Jill. This isn’t nearly as haunting as other songs, but it does the job, in my opinion. The melody is a bit harsher than other songs on this list, but that’s okay.
Memories by Within Temptation. I love her voice. It’s so sweet sounding and a bit sad in most of their songs. The melody also sounds sad.
My Immortal by Evanescence. I love Amy Lee, and her voice is so beautiful. This song is a bit haunting because of that and the melody.
Now that you’ve heard the songs I find haunting, can you recommend some sad songs I might like?
Comments (16)
I’m gonna look at this when I get home (to get songs) but I love the blower’s daughter. It can make me cry. Naked as we came is good too. Breathe me is beautiful, and any within temptation song is good. Running up that hill is my fav. by them.
Damien Rice is a fantastic artist. I once went to see him open up for Fiona Apple and left after he did his 1 hour opening haha.
I love massive attack so much. My immortal is a good song, too. I remember when that came out and listening to it a lot.
@Roadlesstaken - Fiona Apple is amazing, I wish she’d come here so I can see her.
Great list!
Iron and Wine is absolutely fantastic! Check out “The Sea and the Rhythm” (song), and “Our Endless Numbered Days” (album).
Massive Attack and Damien Rice are also brilliant.
Absolutely. Sad songs are my forte.
Hurt – Johnny Cash (will make you cry, most likely if watched with the video
)
Have No Fear – Bird York (Alot like My Immortal)
Eyes on Fire – Blue Foundation (Plenty hell’u haunting)
Slide – Dresden Dolls
A Forest – Nouvelle Vague (The Cure cover)
Weak and Powerless – A Perfect Circle
Asleep – The Smiths
Let me know if you like any of those.
Oh, and as for Iron and Wine: House by the Sea, and Boy With a Coin. Check ‘em out.
That Damien Rice song is great. I had a student give me that album.
I like Leonard Cohen’s version of Hallelujah best.
The only song I’m familiar with on this list was the ever popular Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley. I don’t listen to sad/melonchony songs too often so you won’t find too many of those in my iTunes library but I think you might Fire by Augustana?
beautiful. thankyou.
The only sad song I know I have is Whiskey Lullabye by Brad Paisley. >.> I like sad songs and I am sure you know most of evanescence so I am not suggesting those.
I want sad songs too, so I may come back and forth to see what other have to say. (I am downloading yours.
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