Emotional Music Recommendations

ajzepp · « **on:** 4 Mar 2020, 08:11 am »

Does anyone have any music that they like that is more on the emotional side of the spectrum? Something that is affecting in a way that really hits you in the heart?

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #1 on:** 4 Mar 2020, 08:15 am »

Smooth Jazz:
John Klemmer: Touch
Jan Garbarek: Photo With Blue Sky, White Cloud...
Ran Narayam: Saranji - Nimbus
Ben Webster
Super Jazz Trio: Ambrosia
Keiko Lee: Live

Ambient Music:
Steve Roach
Harold Budd
Michael Shrieve: Transfer Station Blue

Enka:
Teresa Teng
Hibari Misora
Keiko Fuji

Prog Rock:
Tangerine Dream
Edgar Froese: Aqua, Stuntman, Kamikaze 1989, Pinnacles
Mike Oldfield: Hergest Ridge

Elizabeth · « **Reply #2 on:** 4 Mar 2020, 01:04 pm »

Since emotions are persnal, there is no one kind of music that can 'do' it for all people. For one person Maria Callas, ANY Maria Calls can bring THAT person to climax, and leave another person wishing they could just leave, as soon as possible. So IMO there is not universal music to give one goosebumps. For Ms Who over hear, it may be Pavarotti but for Joe Zero over there, it is Black Sabbath at 115dB.

For me, give me Schubert's Death and the Maiden.

FireGuy · « **Reply #3 on:** 4 Mar 2020, 01:08 pm »

Quote from: FullRangeMan on 4 Mar 2020, 08:15 am

Prog Rock:
Tangerine Dream
Edgar Froese: Aqua, Stuntman, Kamikaze 1989, Pinnacles
Mike Oldfield: Hergest Ridge

Another Mike Oldfield recommendation. This one with the fantastic vocal of Tarja Turunen. Viceral bass too on this recording.

Mike Oldfield & Tarja Turunen: 'Never too far; Islanders'

rockadanny · « **Reply #4 on:** 4 Mar 2020, 01:50 pm »

Nina Simone for me.
Start with "The Essential Nina Simone", and if you like then search out more of hers, especially live tracks.

Also Lucinda Williams.

Craig B · « **Reply #5 on:** 4 Mar 2020, 02:15 pm »

A lot of people think the Barber Adagio is the ne plus ultra of emotional music, but the orchestrated version that most people like can't hold a candle to the original version from the string quartet. The bigger arrangement may be full of stately and emotional gravitas, but the quartet is much more raw. Like having your heart pulled out of your chest.

witchdoctor · « **Reply #6 on:** 4 Mar 2020, 07:54 pm »

"Children of Sanchez" by Chuck Mangione

rockadanny · « **Reply #7 on:** 4 Mar 2020, 08:54 pm »

@witchdoctor - Have you seen this performed live, recorded at Wolf Trap? Excellent.

Loki57 · « **Reply #8 on:** 4 Mar 2020, 09:07 pm »

Patti Smith
Gone Again

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #9 on:** 4 Mar 2020, 09:56 pm »

Quote from: Loki57 on 4 Mar 2020, 09:07 pm

Patti Smith
Gone Again

It could be anger and hate.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #10 on:** 4 Mar 2020, 10:01 pm »

Quote from: Craig B on 4 Mar 2020, 02:15 pm

A lot of people think the Barber Adagio is the ne plus ultra of emotional music, but the orchestrated version that most people like can't hold a candle to the original version from the string quartet. The bigger arrangement may be full of stately and emotional gravitas, but the quartet is much more raw. Like having your heart pulled out of your chest.

Great, that viola player are superb.

ajzepp · « **Reply #11 on:** 5 Mar 2020, 01:30 am »

Thanks all! Can't wait to start exploring some of these.

If any others come to mind, please let me know

charmerci · « **Reply #12 on:** 5 Mar 2020, 02:16 am »

It's not very popular (anymore) but I love the Philly soul sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQSQIQeJ8-M&list=RDMMHCxet-f-etU&index=4

stlrman · « **Reply #13 on:** 5 Mar 2020, 02:23 am »

Have you listened to Dead Can Dance?
Emotional and spiritual!!

Jon L · « **Reply #14 on:** 5 Mar 2020, 02:26 am »

Leonard Cohen album "Darker," released 3 weeks before his death

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=zwjAr7XQ0nQ&list=RDAMVMzwjAr7XQ0nQ

Delta77 · « **Reply #15 on:** 5 Mar 2020, 02:27 am »

Deniece Williams : Silly
Gets me every time..!!

Whitney Huston : I will always love you

Donald · « **Reply #16 on:** 5 Mar 2020, 02:59 am »

Allan Taylor album: Color to the Moon. Cut: A Road too Long
A tear jerker for anyone that has dealt with a loved one that has Alzheimer’s. Excellent sounding recording by the way, one of the best imho.

Bob Stark · « **Reply #17 on:** 5 Mar 2020, 04:27 am »

Broken Together---by Casting Crowns beautiful song and message will get you if you've ever had a close relationship go south.
Heart's Tribute to Led Zeppelin--Live at the Kennedy Center performing Stairway to Heaven--IMO the best live performance ever, can't watch without getting goose bumps
everywhere.
Butterfly Kisses--Bob Carlisle If you have a daughter, more so.
Dance With My Father--Luther Vandross
Talking Old Soldier--Elton John
More Than Wonderful--Sandi Patti
I Want To Be Just Like You--Phillips, Craig, and Dean If you have a son, more so again.

witchdoctor · « **Reply #18 on:** 5 Mar 2020, 04:49 am »

Quote from: rockadanny on 4 Mar 2020, 08:54 pm

@witchdoctor - Have you seen this performed live, recorded at Wolf Trap? Excellent.

I saw him perform live on a jazz cruise around NYC but did not know about the recording at wolf trap, I'll get it, thanks!

jimbones · « **Reply #19 on:** 5 Mar 2020, 12:56 pm »

Beth Hart without question, Songs like I'll take care of you, Mama this ones for you, St Theresa will make you cry Lol