Ok. But the Siouxie song is downbeat and depressing? *unsure*
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Alright, I'll try and settle this sad or not argument with one of the saddest songs in 1980s pop history.
Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work" makes my girlfriend teary-eyed and even I had to swallow a bit to get rid of the lump I had in my throat last time I watched this video. It's definetly a mix between the music and the story the video tells, so be sure to watch it. (I posted it before in another thread, but I don't think anyone noticed, so I don't mind doing it again ;)) I guess this goes straight through melancholy and well into sadness, though. By the way, good call on Echo and the Bunnymen and Siouxsie :) |
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As far as what I specifically think is melancholic music, as you mentioned in your OP it's music that I want to listen to on a rainy day. It usually, but not always, has a slow tempo and melancholy lyrics. But the most important thing to me is a melody and sonic texture that have a pensive quality to them. Here's another example that I love: |
Hmn, brooding threads like this are nice once in awhile. Here's my 80's slice of melancholia-
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Brian Ferry- King Of Cool And Melancholy.
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I'd say it's melancholy to an extent, dark lyrics and while there's a punky spurt to it there's still those 80's indie chords i always associate with being an angsty teenager, just like any good Cure song. Tore: Kate Bush, niiice :D |
I actually find Apoptygma Berzerk's cover of Bizarre Love Triangle far more depressing but it isn't quite 80s. |
talking about 80's melancholy without mentioning the Smiths should be a crime
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Not sure if it counts, but London Calling came to mind almost immediatly.....
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