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sad songs

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Daithi O Murchu 16 Mar 2013

spring and summer are coming, i emerge from a dark and brooding hibernation

i shake off all that and i leave it here on this thread with this song

Jon Stewart 16 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu:

Cheers for that.

Funny you should choose to emerge when it's freezing cold and horribly damp. I'm staying in hibernation and misery for at least another week.

The Lemming 16 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu:

And thoughts of the future and happiness.

waterbaby 16 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu:

Here's one for the pot, but Jon is right it still to miserable out there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82n2b4Mk8Zc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

waterbaby 16 Mar 2013

In reply to waterbaby: It's still too! Mobile poopy pants

Pursued by a bear 16 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu: A little thread-specific introspection:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE6NHqWDsyA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

T.

Fraser 16 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu:

Never heard that before - it's a great song.

Pursued by a bear 16 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu: Although more in the spirit of the thread...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELDgwwuQ56I&feature=youtube_gdata_player
(This is the only link I could find on YouTube from a quick scout. The album and live album versions are much better and well worth a spin).

T.

The Pylon King 16 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu:

Dauphin 16 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu:

don't really like female singer-song writers but Katell is amazing.

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LaMentalist 16 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu:

Some beautiful songs in this thread , heres a a contribution from the west country ; ( & don't worry its not Portishead ) ;0)

And something rather poignant I think ....

mark20 16 Mar 2013

Some good stuff on here.
I'll add this one

Stroppy Gob - Banned User 17 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu: I defer to the greatest lyricist England has ever produced...

pneame 17 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu:
Lovely song

Add this from a singer who has had a 40 year break from the public.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=related&v=FV49adPl9KY

Good to see her back

bpmclimb 19 Mar 2013

In reply to pneame:

Something in a different vein; still very sad though. The chord that starts this clip is the very end of a very beautiful passage for 4 solo cellos: worth looking up if you like that sort of thing.

Jon Stewart 19 Mar 2013

In reply to bpmclimb:

Here's another favourite, and a great live performance I think:

Jon Stewart 19 Mar 2013

In reply to Jon Stewart:

And to take the misery to the next level, try this:

bpmclimb 19 Mar 2013

In reply to Jon Stewart:

Anyone like Karine Polwart?

Pursued by a bear 19 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu: Have a bit of Jim Moray, with a hint of mellotron. Lovely, if sad, song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKjAZ0s0EYs&feature=youtube_gdata_player

T.

Jimbo W 19 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu:

Discovered Iain Morrison this last w/e - This is "Broken off car door"...

Jimbo W 19 Mar 2013

In reply to bpmclimb:

> (In reply to Jon Stewart)
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> Anyone like Karine Polwart?
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yup

sdodd 25 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu: Some excellent stuff here, but surely nothing is as sad as Brel at his saddest:

Dominion 25 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu:

Nothing compares to ...

Big Steve 25 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu: My contribution:

John Stainforth 25 Mar 2013

In reply to Daithi O Murchu:

Heard one today on a radio show in Texas called "When you get to heaven give me a call". One of the heaviest songs I have ever heard, in a melancholy minor key.