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dr wu23

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Posted: August 12 2016 at 13:39

One of my favorite 'sad' and 'melancholy' pieces....

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Posted: August 12 2016 at 13:58

If there is any song, be it prog, pop or rock, sadder than this, let me know. Cry

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Posted: August 12 2016 at 14:10

Come to think of it, this little ditty from the Summer of Love wasn't too full of sunshine either, but it's still an all time classic:

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Posted: August 12 2016 at 21:27

Not sure if the OP will see these. Was looking up sad songs and came across this old topic, Saddest Prog. Rock Songs? , which reminded me of Gnidrolog.

Gnidrolog: Goodybe - Farewell - Adieu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPNgFnxoDSQ

Their 1972 albums are awesome, by the way. Had been far too long since I last listened to them.

Would recommend both Gnidrolog albums

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Posted: August 13 2016 at 01:01

Magnum Vaeltaja wrote:

Look deeper into the King Crimson catalog and you'll find quite a bit. Here are some specific tracks that I think match what you're looking for:

In The Wake of Poseidon (from In The Wake of Poseidon)
Lady of the Dancing Water (from Lizard)
Prelude: Song of the Gulls/Islands (from Islands)
Exiles (from Larks' Tongues In Aspic)
Fallen Angel (from Red)
Starless (from Red)

I'd add Epitath as the "saddest" of them all

Nogbad_The_Bad wrote:

Univers Zero - Heresie has a reputation as the darkest album out there. Also check out Shub Niggurath

Darkest and "most sinister" I would agree (I'd even add Present to that), but not sure I would call them sad/emotional

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Posted: August 13 2016 at 05:52

dr wu23 wrote:

One of my favorite 'sad' and 'melancholy' pieces....

mine has always been this one... so many friends I've known and lost touch with over the years... this song always hits that spot...

not to mention is simple has one of the most georgous.. beautiful sections of music I have heard.. amazing song.

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Posted: August 13 2016 at 18:13

......I think I've got the meanings of sad and disturbing, completely mixed up.......

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Posted: August 13 2016 at 20:59

Echolyn Mei....

Friedrich Nietzsche: "Without music, life would be a mistake."

Music Is Live

Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.

Keep Calm And Listen To The Music…
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Posted: September 28 2016 at 12:23

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rogerthat wrote:

The Italian band Quella Vecchia Locanda. VERY emotional and I don't know Italian.

I second this. Their self-titled debut is very moving, and their second album, Il Tempo Della Gioia has some melancholy stuff on it, too.

Si. Funny thing about melancholy in Italian prog... usually it´s not completely sad as it gets a bit happier after awhile.. kinda positiveness in sadness, I think. Musically extraordinary beautiful anyway as Italians are masters in emotional expression both sadness and happiness.

APOTEOSI from 1975 - for me personally the most beautiful & emotional singing is right there... Silvana Idá.

https://youtu.be/kztNZ_MGGU0

Edited by Son.of.Tiresias - September 29 2016 at 23:34

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Posted: September 29 2016 at 05:13

I have always thought that "And Further On" from Tull's "A" album was Ian Anderson's tribute to John Glascock who died the year before it's release. I have no proof that it is but I always think of Glascock every time I hear it. It's very sad but also uplifting and is an epic end to the much neglected and brilliant "A".

And Further On

We saw the heavens break
And all the world go down to sleep
And rocks on mossy banks
Drip acid rain from craggy steeps.
Saw fiery angels kiss the dawn,
Wish you goodbye till further on,
Will you still be there further on?

And troubled dynasties,
Like legions lost, have blown away.
Hounds hard upon their heels,
Call to their quarry wait and play.
Before the last faint light has gone:
Wish you goodbye till further on,
Will you still be there further on?

The angry waves grow high
Cut icy teeth on northern shores.
Brave fires that flicker, cough
Give way to winds
Through broken doors.
And with the last line almost drawn:
Wish you goodbye till further on.
Will you still be there further on?

Edited by BarryGlibb - September 29 2016 at 05:20

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Posted: September 30 2016 at 04:37

I don't think these two have been suggested:

Bob Theil - So Far
Midlake - The Courage of Others

Melodic, sad, slow, and emotional music at its best.

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Posted: September 30 2016 at 09:42

Someone already mentioned Nick Drake. If Nick Drake fits your definition of sad/emotional music (and really how could it not?) then here are a few more 60s/70s singer-songwriter types similar to Nick Drake to check out:

Roger Rodier - Upon Velveatur (1972 - another Nick Drake type of person who faded into obscurity)

Val Stoecklein - Grey Life (1968 - former Blue Things guitarist, written by an emotional wreck who ended up committing suicide)

Skip Spence - Oar (1969 - former Jefferson Airplane and Moby Grape guitarist/drummer. Google the story of this album which is deep, weird and unsettling)

Long Live Death - To Do More Than God, To Die (2003 - not in your date range but jeez, just look at the band name and album title).

Oh yeah, and Nick Drake. Do that first.

Edited by ClemofNazareth - September 30 2016 at 09:43

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Posted: October 07 2016 at 09:23

Before I read anyone else's comments, I'm gonna say that if you want "sad prog" the best band for that is Van Der Graaf Generator. Peter Hammils middle name is "depressing". If you want specific albums, start with Pawn Hearts, H to He, or Godbluff. VDGG is a very sad band, as Hammil loves to write about topics such as loneliness and depression. This band has actually helped me get through some tough times in life, so I highly recommend them. Not to mention, they are an older band from the 70's just like you requested.

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Posted: October 09 2016 at 12:35

Miss Soprenor wrote:

ABWH-the Meeting
Yes - onward (possibly)
Jethro Tull - Look Into the Sun
Genesis - For Absent Friends
Genesis - Stagnation (again, possibly, not necessarily sad but emotional)
Peter Gabriel - Mercy Street
Pink Floyd- Wish you were here
And I'm sorry to all who hate Love Beach... But ELP's Memoirs of anOfficer and a Gentleman

Great list. For me personally "Onward" is not sad but "For Absent Friends" somewhat sad but not "Stagnation",it is just emotional. "Trespass" is very emotional, and sadly Prog´s most underrated album.

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Edited by Son.of.Tiresias - October 09 2016 at 12:43

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Posted: October 09 2016 at 12:40

Magnum Vaeltaja wrote:

rogerthat wrote:

The Italian band Quella Vecchia Locanda. VERY emotional and I don't know Italian.

I second this. Their self-titled debut is very moving, and their second album, Il Tempo Della Gioia has some melancholy stuff on it, too.

Si. Very emotional, deep music indeed. And I hardly understand any word but this has never been a problem with RPI, Italian simply fits emotional music best and is the most beautiful language for symphonic (prog) music per se.

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Posted: October 12 2016 at 12:00

Il Tempio delle Clessidre´s debut, Stefano "Lupo" Califi sings very emotionally, deep music as well. Prego.

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