Lyrics and melodies combine to evoke both fears and wonder about death.

 

Critics Picks

Billboard Magazine , 9/17/2014

When I See You Again, Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth (2015)

The Great Gig in the Sky, Pink Floyd (1973)

Songs shared by fellow project contributors:

Mediterráneo, J M Serrat (1971)

The Long Black Veil (written by Marijohn Wilkin & Danny Dill 1959)

My Personal Favorites

Lake of Fire, the Meat Puppets (written by Curt Kirkwood, performed by Nirvana, 1993)

A Robin Or A Wren (written and performed by Jeff Tweedy, 2020)

Forever Young, Alphaville (written by Marian Gold, Bernhard Lloyd, Frank Mertens)

There Is a Light That Never Goes Out, The Smiths (written by Johnny Marr, Morrissey)

I Will Follow You into the Dark, Death Cab for Cutie (written by Ben Gibbard)

Women Songwriters

Angel, Sarah McLachlan (written by Sarah McLachlan)

Stars, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals (written by Grace Potter & the Nocturnals)