The Most Beautiful Songs

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Tracklist
Intro 0:00
Daft Punk - Digital Love 1:21
Porter Robinson - Musician 3:03
Weyes Blood - Andromeda 4:51
Aphex Twin - Avril 14 7:06
Massive Attack - Teardrop 8:43
Nick Drake - Pink Moon 11:31
Sigur Ros - Staralfur 13:07
Radiohead - True Love Waits 14:57
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Somewhere Over The Rainbow 16:36
Neutral Milk Hotel - ITAOTS 18:16
Daniel Johnston - True Love Will Find You In The End 20:01
The Strokes - Selfless 21:22
Jim Henson - The Rainbow Connection 22:18
Cocteau Twins - Cherry-colored Funk 24:30
Talk Talk - New Grass 27:00
C418 - Mice On Venus 30:05
Joe Hasashi - Merry Go Round of Life 32:23
George Harrison - My Sweet Lord 36:10
Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Waters 37:43
ELO - Telephone Line 41:00
Radiohead - Nude 44:33
Claude Debussy - Clair De Lune 49:00
Caroline Polechek - Blood and Butter 49:54
Swans - Secret Friends 50:53
Frank Ocean - Ivy 51:30
Weezer - Only In Dreams 53:03
Mac Miller - Good News 54:49

[@OlofMemester]

Fun fact about Avril 14th and Kanye. When Kanye was working on blame game his team contacted Aphex Twin asking to use the sample. Aphex Twin said he would be more than happy to rerecorded the whole song and help produce it as long as he got partial credit. Kanye didnt want to share the credit and decided to just steal it instead

[@bulbous123]

ffs

[@buses289]

god he is so awful

[@Redrocket120]

I thought Kanye was known for handing out writing credits for trivial things so this story is weird

[@skywardstargaze1768]

@@Redrocket120It’s genuine

[@pittaaaabread]

@@Redrocket120 Most likely just the mental state he was in at the time, what's bizarre about it to me is that it almost certainly would of been an even better song WITH Aphex Twin in the studio then without. Really sucks cause it would of put Aphex Twin in the main stream HEAVILY vs just outright stealing it.

[@EV-mb2zd]

Every song off Metallica’s St. Anger is the most beautiful

[@Luingi]

Truly an album full of musical masterpieces, I listen to asmr st anger snare drum sounds before I go to sleep every night

[@giacomoc-un4uj]

jokes aside, i do like frantic and the title track, even if the album is trash

[@rhyno_64]

I actually don't mind the album. Yeah, I'm a Metallica fan so there's probably bias, but I still like a lot of the ideas on this album

[@jeremyusreevu237]

And of course we can't forget Lulu. I mean "I would cut my legs and tits off When I think of Boris Karloff and Kinski"? Such poetry.

[@carebredd]

@@Luingi ikr? never heard of such a great drum tone in my life, truly based

[@Jackerco]

Fourth of July by Sufjan Stevens is one of the most beautiful yet haunting tracks ive ever heard. Him confronting his troubled relationship with his mother through a conversation with her on her deathbed, and finally coming to the terrifying yet beautiful, and also sort of freeing conclusion that "We're all gonna die"

[@floral2743]

I prefer tonya hardying or casimir pulaski day. But any sufjan stevens song is beautiful

[@decklema1485]

I know Radiohead is already on this list but I think “Motion Picture Soundtrack” is their saddest and most beautiful song. The lyrics are simple yet depressing, the organs sound like a funeral tune, and at one point, it sounds angelic. It sounds so bittersweet, like you lost someone you love and are remembering the good times you had with them. And that last line. It’s hard to describe this song, but I think it’s sadder than true love waits. True love waits is depressing, but it maintains the same, simple, sad piano. Motion Picture Soundtrack sounds uplifting and sad at the same time, playing with your emotions more. Not to mention it’s more diverse on terms of composition.

[@rats_and_children]

Yes PLEASE do this one, it blows true love waits out of the water in terms of sadness for me

[@dimitrijegajic3415]

"Nude" is a great song, one of my favorites from Radiohead, but I would pick "Pyramid Song" over "Nude"

[@spudly5339]

Exit Music For a Film

[@user-lp7bj6hl2g]

Codex is their most beautiful song imo

[@coloncancer8396]

how to disappear completely

[@everettbadgerow8041]

I'm surprised that no one said "Space Song" by Beach House. It may be a basic pick but i feel that it truly is one of the most beautiful pieces of art ever made. the production is simple but so memorable. the vocals are peak Victoria. One of my fave songs they have ever released

[@barisharslan6997]

I sing this song while playing guitar (it's my girlfriend's favorite song from way before it blew up on TikTok) and it's hard to get through without my voice breaking a little bit.

[@matthart8463]

Such an amazing song!!

[@phishcatt]

Or Siberian Breaks by MGMT.

[@duke_rabbit]

Needs at least one DeMarco song

[@chagrin6919]

beach house got so many better songs

[@scoopsthestandard]

Touch by daft punk. This song captures a feeling of happiness and melancholy simultaneously in a way that I feel defines the whole album. It has some of the most tender lyrics the duo have ever written, and the themes about being a robot or a human hit hard.

[@gupoll]

Literally the best Daft Punk song and I will die on that hill

[@harleykf1]

I also find it interesting that Paul Williams was one of the main writers for Rainbow Connection as well.

[@hawtdawg877]

I actually almost cry every time at the build-up orchestral part near the end. Literally the best DP song after Digital love

[@UVAFoozle]

Peak of the album for sure

[@Scarlettaaaa666]

Cant Stop Partying by Weezer is such a simple yet beautiful piece of art The stripped back production sends shivers down my spine, and the Lil Wayne verse really shows a vulnerable yet uplifting and hopeful side to him that we've never seen before and will never see again from any rap verse ever Weezer could've made TPAB but Kendrick could've NEVER made Raditude

[@eraslugaris]

weezer and it's weezy 💔😔

[@dataexpunged93N15]

Respect but whenever I think about Weezer I get flashbacks to El Scorcho that make me blergh

[@dudewhy6953]

I have finally heard this song. Man…I gotta rethink my life

[@jesusiskingheehehehehe1836]

Unironically the acoustic version of cant stop partying is heartwarming 😭

[@awee1564]

Across the universe by the Beatles. The affect on John's voice and the guitar sounds unnatural but the instrumentals on the song are some of most beautiful I've ever heard. The "nothing's gonna change my world" chorus also makes life seem bigger than it really is

[@chandler_martian]

I think you mean uhh… John’s voice

[@misterchris3491]

Actually. Its John who sings it lol

[@dais.2620]

Fiona Apples version is wonderful too!!

[@bruhguy4208]

Interpol pfp

[@theDENIMMAN]

My pick for the Beatles will always be "Something" but man across tge universe really does sound so beautiful

[@shroomwine6774]

The rain formerly known as purple by Chris Christodoulou is an underappreciated work of art

[@romitbhaumik2252]

Both Risk of Rain soundtracks are elite, Chris is a legend

[@danielwisehart5460]

literally paused my looped monsoon run to watch this video and came down here to say this

[@benofthepeople322]

if brad lets me do my "history of video games idea" for stream I was going to do this song specifically towards the end

[@alexpetersen4403]

I’m more of a Con Lentitud Poderosa guy, that song makes me ascend

[@Figurebutgaming]

@@benofthepeople322 please include chrono trigger and halo osts 🙏🙏🙏

[@maxdaoust3151]

Lover, You Should’ve Come Over by Jeff Buckley is through and through the most tear jerking, beautiful piece of music I’ve ever heard. I strongly believe it’s the strongest lyrical performance in a love song, with some of the most gorgeous yet haunting vocals that give an insight into the pain Buckley was feeling while recording it. 10/10 song no doubt

[@jameshebdon9145]

I was listening to this song when I saw this comment. Fantastic choice.

[@nineinchsnails]

facts, i remember crying after listening to it the first time

[@L-Salty]

Incredible song. Love Jeff, and this is probably the best song off the album

[@jamiel6005]

> be the greatest singer to ever live > release one album > die

[@TheBuckAK]

yes, also very torn between either the album or the live version from glastonbury 1995, don't need much more than those chords and that guitar tone he has...man

[@typicalorangedude7551]

My personal pick would be Snake eyes by DEMONDICE. I could never explain to you how gorgeous this perfect song is. It's amazing opener leading you to the absolute wonderous, fun world of Satan's rap dungeon. When Demondice starts with that "Na-nana-na-na" It just brilliantly displays her troublemaker, demonic personality. And then when she says "Jesus Jesus Japanesus" That line is such a beautiful, Intelligent line. It signifies that Demondice is our savior. She's a Jesus figure but since she lives in Japan she's JAPANESUS. When the line "Satan said i wasnt black male or hood enough" is said I felt that so hard. As Demondice is meant to represent those who go against dumb mumble (c)rappers like KenDICK lamar or KanGAY West. Satan represents the liberal society that oppress white rappers. I relate to this because i once went to jail on 4 charges of hate crimes. And there was this one really cool guy who was arrested for Selling crack to children and everyone HATED HIM FOR BEING WHITE. He taught me the true prison sentence of the world was being white. And from that day I learned to value the teachings of my lord and savior, Tom MacDonald. When Demondice begins talking about Mental health when she talks about "Rapping apparitions with well... Mental conditions" I felt EVERYTHING when she made that pause. Because she was so afraid to talk about her mental health because she would be OPPRESSED because of her white skin. Demondice is truly the savior of the world. She will continue to push past the WOKE agenda. There's also this Mori Calliope lady and she makes AMAZING music as well, My personal favorite is Huge W, I just wanted to give a recommendation because she sounds a lot like Demondice and EVERYONE should be like Demondice. In conclusion, Snake eyes put me to tears. Demondice please marry me -Bartholemew Radke

[@IAmNotAllergic]

DEMONDICE 🥵🥵🥵

[@Remedy462]

I would buy you a free meal for that because that amount of fakery is very hard work and you did phenomenally.

[@angelor9211]

Demondice coming off as beautiful is like Logan Paul coming off as likeable

[@nik-challengeman383]

Gimme that autismo girl bussy

[@Randomz-mj9zh]

God tier shitpost

[@tr1t0n]

“All is full of Love” by Björk is a marvelous song with an amazing buildup complimented by her breathtaking singing. The machine-like beat gives a great sense of structure and guides you through the climax that is to come.

[@brokatarofficial]

my pick is "It's Not Up to You". the way the children's choir comes in at the last chorus with the Bjork ad-libs over top is stunning.

[@Kitykitycoco]

My favorite has to be "Pagan Poetry". It's not only very sentimental to me, but it's one of the songs i always choose to test new headphones.

[@clashpanda120]

Yes this, love this song. Unison, Hyperballad and It’s Not Up To You are some honorable mentions too. Love Undo as well. Björk’s screaming and the choirs at the end of Unison are so beautiful, brings me to tears, it’s like the whole album she has been quite shy but on the closer it’s like she gains the courage to speak up. Love it. “Let’s unite tonight, we shouldn’t fight, embrace you tight”

[@boburiinchankludho]

AIFOL feels so nice at the end, so epic in its beauty. I'd also pick Domestica because it feels so trivial and down to earth but also very calming.

[@the_void]

Unravel is one of my favorites.

[@guigutooo]

“Since I Left You” by The Avalanches. This song gives me a tremendous feeling of hope and beauty. it is entirely assembled from samples which adds a very powerful value, it sounds like an abstract work of art would sound, it is able to cheer me up on the saddest days. If you've never heard it, I recommend watching the music video, it expresses the feeling of the song very well. If you've already heard it, I recommend listening to the entire album, it is a blast of many moods, but keeping in the beautiful song, I think you all should hear "A Different Feeling" and "Tonight May Have To Last Me All My Life". Fantano reviewed this album last year which got me immensely excited as the album is sensational and a lot of people should hear it.

[@dfkdb6249]

Unfortunately Brad has heard it and thinks it’s just decent

[@guigutooo]

@@dfkdb6249 What a shame! But I still recommend people to listen, at least the music itself.

[@imsomewhatcertain1024]

“Mr. Blue Sky” is the happiest sounding song ever. Fight me.

[@Devo57]

To me it sounds like they were held at gunpoint in the studio

[@joberrt]

Happy by Pharrell is clearly the happiest song of all time. It's literally in the name

[@jeremyusreevu237]

It's fucking amazing.

[@amdacool1]

Yee

[@amdacool1]

Yes

[@indigojaime7970]

I'm from Brazil and i think our music has some of the most beatiful songs ever made, so i'm gonna list some of them for you guys make some new discoveries! Gilberto Gil and Jorge Ben - Taj Mahal (it's the most emotional 14 minutes ever made) Novos Baianos - Preta Pretinha Cartola - O Mundo É Um Moinho Adriana Calcanhoto - Esquadros Lô Borges - Trem Azul Milton Nascimento - E Daí Beth Carvalho - Andança Gal Costa - Baby Walter Franco - Revolver Djavan - Sina Tim Maia - Azul Da Cor Do Mar Jorge Ben - Os Alquimistas Estão Chegando Beto Guedes - O Sal Da Terra Kafka - Além Das Dunas Os Mutantes - Fuga N°II Tom Zé - Mãe (Mãe Solteira) Maria Bethânia - O Meu Amor Elis Regina - Casa No Campo Erasmo Carlos - Masculino, Feminino Rita Lee - Doce Vampiro Chico Buarque - Roda Viva

[@xistefany]

yesss Brad needs to listen to some brazilian artists

[@Dergeytruto]

Thank you so much for the suggestions :)

[@soaribb32]

I'm Brazilian and I approve this message

[@searchingformeaning1328]

The moon by the microphones is probably one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. It's a bit noisy, but the soft vocals being sang in a fast pace, the drums that rush as if you're remembering everthing all at once, the lyrics of heartbreak, grief and acceptance, the horns that appear throught the song, all of it combined to make an incredible experience. Also, the beggining with the plucky guitars being played off sync, and then dropping with a wall of sound... The surprise i had listening to this for the first time is something that I don't think I'll ever experience again.

[@sleep6837]

Love seeing Digital Love here. The whole of Discovery is some of the most pure and universally enjoyable music Ive ever heard. Please go spin it if you havent before

[@pinkfloydfan0075]

I just relistened to it today before the video dropped, I can confirm it's easily one of the best disco albums and one of the most gorgeous albums ever made

[@mlgnoscoper1235]

Brad has discovery logged as a 6 on rym and I hope it’s a mistake

[@Zawmbbeh]

@@pinkfloydfan0075 Same here, still noticing little details every listen.

[@k2a2l2]

same, been listening to it on and off since i was a kid and it never gets old, and ive never seen anyone outright dislike it

[@Geneolgia]

Discovery is the one album I always come back to, and Digital Love is my favorite track, I love the main riff, the dreamy fantasy feel of the part with the vocals and the solo is godlike.

[@mrbusinesss1]

What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. I know people say this a lot, but it truly feels like the end credits song of our world

[@Juli_is_Online]

Stickerbush Symphony from Donkey Kong Country 2 by David Wise is one of the very first that always comes to mind when thinking of beautiful entrancing songs. Every time I hear it just get so incredibly immersed in it’s beautiful atmosphere and progression, reflecting on life and all the great things I’ve been fortunate enough to experience. Incredible feeling every time Music truly is something special

[@Seantendo]

Definitely one of those eye-opening pieces that makes you realize how good music can be, and it's crazy to think that it's from a video game about monkeys and pirate crocodiles.

[@tumultoustortellini]

Everytime I think of that song, I just hear the silvagunner rip where it puts to lyrics to a chills song over bramble blast.

[@verbatim7508]

David Wise did such incredible work with the limitations of the SNES soundchip. I personally like Aquatic Ambience, Life in the Mines, and Forest Interlude even more than Stickerbush Symphony.

[@samt3412]

I miss the Internet Checkpoint videos. You would have people pouring their hearts out while listening to music from the funny monkey game

[@Pooky1991]

Aquatic Ambience feom the 1st DK and Temple Temprest JP from Sonic CD comes to mid too.

[@neliabedelia]

With the mention of Claire de Lune, I wanted to mention Pavane For A Dead Princess by Ravel. For those who don't know, a Pavane was a court dance performed during the 16th and 17th century. It's definitely a slow song to get through, but it's so haunting and beautiful. All I can imagine when I hear it is a somber group of people laying their princess to rest, then dancing for their fallen princess. I imagine this little girl resting in her coffin, wearing her finest dress and adorned with little flowers. I'm not sure how others feel about it, but it's one of those songs I think of from time to time.

[@saltezers2242]

Ondine from gaspard de la nuit by Ravel is also gorgeous.

[@barisharslan6997]

Check out La Valse by Ravel as well, an orchestral piece that apparently portrays the death of the Waltz as a music form.

[@mexa_t6534]

Absolutely agree. Ive challenged myself to play it on piano and I’m seriously struggling lol but it is truly amazing. Think as far as non lyrical music goes, it really is one of the most beautiful out there

[@grecil]

I’m so GLAD Sigur Rós is in here!! Their music is so haunting yet melts your soul. It’s a very memorable sound that you can’t really forget. Thanks to the person who put them in here!!!

[@VeneratorVar]

too bad Brad didn't like it :^)

[@nicolasriveros943]

and yet Brad thinks is mid, biggest L take and i saw some L take out there

[@matthewbanton7077]

I saw them live about a month ago, the most beautiful set I've ever seen in my life bar none. walked out of the tent they were playing in back towards the main stage where I found MGK playing Emo Girl. never has my life been so good then so bad so quickly.

[@nicolasriveros943]

@@matthewbanton7077 seeing them live is one of my biggest dreams. I'm from Argentina and they had come only once here, back in 2017. I was pretty broke then but i knew people who went to the show and told me it was one of they're most ethereal experiences in a show ever

[@josephwright4222]

Could’ve picked 90% of their discog and it would fit

[@spaceashes]

we NEED a minecraft OST reaction.

[@wailord2642]

Absolutely.

[@Clifford..Got..Unmodded]

Yes

[@somenubplayinggames4415]

:)

[@spaceashes]

@@somenubplayinggames4415 i even got to edit it!

[@somenubplayinggames4415]

@@spaceashes epic, I am happy for you

[@PLAYSTATlON3DS]

My pick would probably be The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades Is Out to Get Us! by Sufjan Stevens. The heartfelt lyrics, the impeccable instrumentation, the grand breakdown at the midpoint and the vocal layering in the outro create such a gorgeous, bittersweet atmosphere. Every time I hear it, I tear up a little.

[@ary9344]

this is the only valid answer

[@werisekk3]

Very nice to see C418/Minecraft (and games in general) represented! I feel like game OSTs are broadly slept on as far as 'good music' goes. I would absolutely love to see you react to the whole album, and the in-game music discs as well. If you'd like to experience more beautiful music from games, please give City of Tears from Hollow Knight a chance. There are tracks in the game that I like better, but I understand why this one is considered one of, if not the best of the whole game. (For non-gaming music, Switzerland by Daughter is something else. I don't think I have ever heard anything like it.)

[@UVAFoozle]

Hollow Knight ost deserves to be talked about among the vgost greats

[@tdawg6752]

Hollow knight has an incredible soundtrack, undertale halo, castlevania sotn to an extent. Unfortunately in some of these games they do weird stuff with the songs and have them extended or changed.

[@Gr13fM4ch1n3]

Can't forget the Nier soundtracks

[@kataris3563]

Hollow Knight, Minecraft and Celeste soundtracks genuinely deserve to be top 100 albums

[@marcusfaze]

Vincent- Don McLean is a really beautiful song, McLean tells a really beautiful but sad story about Vincent Van Gogh’s life in a way that relate to others, all while having a great combination of vocals and guitar

[@kkuudandere]

my favorite tidbit about that song is that it was one of Tupac Shakur's favorite songs and someone played it in the hospital for him before he passed

[@samsamistorm]

ugh that song makes me sob. it’s stunning

[@krosses7156]

Corpus Christi Carol by Jeff Buckley. Genuinely one of the most delicately beautiful and gorgeous singing performances i have ever heard, along with really wistful, plucky guitar playing. the way its mixed and produced literally makes it sound like an angel is singing to you on your deathbed as you walk into the light

[@jameshebdon9145]

Frankly, any song from Grace can probably be included in a beautiful songs video.

[@nineinchsnails]

true fr fr

[@abbycap302]

replace with lilac wine. and then yes

[@dreamofyouandi]

i love jeff

[@L-Salty]

Lilac Wine or his cover of Mama, You Been on My Mind for me are even more gorgeous

[@Slim-yu1ud]

Cats in the Cradle by Henry Chapin. While many won’t agree with this pick, being a child who grew up with an absent workaholic father who could never make time definitely helped me resonate with this song. It’s a beautiful track a sad ending where the boy grows up to be just like his father.

[@goshakrasovskiy7072]

I think this may have been they only song that has ever made me cry just by itself

[@tatevolk7553]

I am so happy I am not the only person who knows this song exists.

"Gyöngyhajú Lány" by Omega is a beautiful song that is not written in English, but in Hungarian. The production at the chorus is so grand and catchy that it will remain in your head for days. The writer of this song, Presser Gabor wrote a lot of beautiful songs, but my favorite is "Vigyél El" by Katona Klári, the singer has so much emotion in her vocals at the chorus.

[@ChristopherGun]

AND its one of the best Kanye moments *DJ KHALED*

[@Yam-fj4mh]

Words cannot express how much I love Gyöngyhajú Lány

[@Nigh_Temptation]

One of my favorite songs!

[@nonapplicable6619]

Nothing but facts coming from this person

[@eclectic505]

I had it recommended on yt recently and it is GORGEOUS

[@gameboy3d943]

Jim Croce’s Time In a Bottle is a beautifully somber song about him wanting to spend time with his son. Sadly, he died in an airplane accident in 1973. A comment in one video said he wrote the song as if he knew his time is about to run out.

[@joshuawisner4177]

That whole album is unreal.

[@samt3412]

Is it bad that I only know the song from Days of Future Past because of that amazing Quicksilver scene?

[@coolhatkid]

“NYC” by Interpol is a beautiful yet heartbreaking song for me. The reverb adds so much emotion and the instrumental building up really emphasises this. The lyrics are depressingly bleak but it sticks with you for long after listening to it

[@Yaboiwilsonnnn]

Komm, Susser Tod (Come, Sweet Death) by Arianne. It's genuinely one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Especially in the second half of the song when the choir comes in. The lyrics are perfect for the end of the world

[@ASCENSiON_]

Space Junk Galaxy (from the Super Mario Galaxy soundtrack) Super Mario Galaxy's soundtrack is already incredible, but Space Junk Galaxy is something special. The song's piano melodies perfectly capture the beauty of space, as well as the feeling of isolation, as you float through the stars and wonder what else there is to discover in this endless universe. This song is great for relaxing your mind after a stressful day.

[@samt3412]

The Comet Observatory theme, Gusty Garden Galaxy, and Space Junk Galaxy are all so beautiful

[@creativelybankrupt23]

The Super Mario Galaxy ost is easily one of the best video game osts of all time

[@armandbiro2954]

Glad that the Cocteau Twins were featured here. Another example from them that I think could have made the list is the one called Sea, Swallom Me. It doesn't sound nearly as modern as most tracks from Heaven or Las Vegas (in fact, the drums are very 80s sounding), but its almost waltz-like rhythm is with that wonderful melody is sooo pretty.

[@worrywirt]

Cocteau Twins best band ever

[@tylerf.145]

this year at a pride featival i saw a drag queen perform rainbow connection complete with plush frog and banjo. it was so touching and funny and cute so that song has an even more special place in my heart

[@chandler_martian]

Porter really captures the same charm and cheerful feelings Daft Punk captured with Discovery while still having that emotional complexity that makes it even more comforting and relatable.

[@evac_7523]

25:26 I actually do resonate with what Brad is saying here. Getting into music early on, I found myself listening to nothing but /mu core albums, and not getting the appeal whatsoever. It wasn’t until I listened to Vespertine by Bjork. At that point, listening to albums started to become less about analyzing them from a cold and calculated perspective, but rather, experiencing them, and letting them envelop you.

[@kiddosstarkraving5600]

Control by Little SImz first came to mind when I read the title. It's a very calm track and her voice is quite soothing, almost is if she's speaking to comfort someone, coupled with these really soulful vocals and simple piano. She speaks about trauma and loving someone through it - it makes me feel safe just listening to it honestly and I think its placement on the album is great as a closing track as it encapsulates the kind of healing and "going over things" explored in No Thank You. Definitely a smaller scale song but one of the best on the album!

[@loverboyclement6767]

broken & angel from the same album also fit this i think

[@nicolasriveros943]

@@loverboyclement6767 Angel is so beautiful

[@shiffuamongus]

what she did better song than introvert????

[@kiddosstarkraving5600]

@shiffuamongus to my recollection, introvert is the opener to the prior album but it is also a beautiful song! although, I would argue all of hers are haha

[@hugobecookin]

‘How did you get here’ from SIMBI is the most beaut of them all icl

[@thechicken5147]

All My Friends (live) - LCD Soundsystem. Piano instrumental is gorgeous. Lyrics give me goosebumps every time. The live version just gives a special touch off the long goodbye record

[@c.tfawkes7893]

Concrete Over Water by Jockstrap is one that I always return to. This was the first song I heard by the duo, and it's always been one of my favorites from them. From beginning to end, the song never has a dull moment, in my humble opinion.

[@rooneyb2549]

i love everything else jockstrap does but the dog barks on the beat always threw me off from this one, the track is still great though!

[@dais.2620]

YES! I feel that way with City Hell, too

[@horse9000]

@@dais.2620city hell goes craaaaazy

[@jennifertrandafir]

"Teardrop" is one of those songs that genuinely make me cry. Ever since I was a kid, when the song and music video came up, I would always end up crying. Maybe I'm misunderstanding it, but the song and the music video combined always give me the strange feeling like I'm in a very dark place with the worst thoughts beyond imagination. This song and "Angel" give me early to mid-2000s horror vibes.

[@lurtz8656]

Haven't watched the video yet, it might be here, but Helpless Child by Swans is the most beautiful piece of music ive ever heard. I struggle to avoid crying when i listen to it, my ration is like 7/10 times i end up bawling

[@ChuckSkullDiner]

And incredibly the second most is in the same album: The Sound

[@mrlucas9072]

I agree, that instrumental section is soul-crushing.

[@MikeTheBike]

One song Id definitely mention is Ventura Highway by America, between the acoustic guitars and beautiful harmonies its such a pretty song

[@williewilson2250]

I agree and totally not biased because I live around the county

[@williewilson2250]

Nothing's gonna hurt you baby by cigarettes after sex is the most euphoric song ever made. It puts you at peace and nearly made me cry the first time I heard it, especially with Greg's soft voice matching the energy of the instrumental. The lyrics make deep visuals despite the whole vibe of the song lacking any color, which only adds to the emphasis on the visuals alone. Everything leads up to the absolute bliss of a chorus with the synth that feels unexpected but right. It's like any weight on your shoulders evaporates and leaves you with relief. Definitely not something you would expect to see out of 2012, its aged beautifully

[@nickasel5393]

What Once Was by Her’s is the most beautifully sad song I’ve ever heard, especially with the backstory behind the band. The guitar tone is somber and nostalgic in a way and combined with the deep vocals it’s so beautiful and painful

[@avacado5486]

Was looking for a comment mentioning this exact song. Her’s sound is just stunning and this song encapsulated all the wonder and beauty this band displayed.

[@tomasallende9583]

All is full of love by Björk. Not everyone loves it but it's my favorite probably for this category.

[@Bocqurant]

Album version or single version? I can’t decide between the two

[@tomasallende9583]

@@Bocqurant ... Live version? I think the single version was the one I fell for.

[@redsus4839]

Mart’s temporary loss of mod privileges is one of the most significant and hilarious moments in Brad Army history.

[@davidk05]

not even the best song on Deathconsciousness but Have A Nice Lifes "A Quick One Before the Eternal Worm Devours Connecticut" is truly one of the most beautiful melodies I've ever heard. It is truly haunting, yet so pleasing to listen to. It's one of the only single section songs that have a long duration that I am always willing to sit down and listen to.

[@KalorXDD]

쇠사슬 ("Ahhhhh, These Chains!") by Mid-Air Thief. the whole album (it's from "Crumbling") is very fulfilling and pretty in it's own terms, but I think These Chains is the track that got me truly interested in the Folktronica genre. from start to end it just sends goosebumps down my spine with these warped and tiny-like instruments. the sound through-out the song is filled up with prettyness and the countless layers of various instruments are creating the sound that I personally haven't seen anywhere else in the genre. truly innovative and lovely.

[@Eureox]

real

[@Aeiouaaaaaaaaa]

Thanks for the rec, this is great

[@IceglowQ]

You should absolutely do minecraft volume alpha. Some of the best ambient music ever made.

[@extremelyonline]

“Roads” by Portishead. Sounds kinda James Bond-y, and Beth Gibbons has a beautiful voice.

[@LunaGB]

They say Brad's heart grew three sizes that day. And then the true meaning of music came through, and Brad found the strength of ten Brads, plus two

[@stormi2534]

Then he lost the strength of all 12 Brad's and his heart shrunk five sizes because of that shitty Sigur Ros take

[@Amjos-r4q]

Some very obscure classical-ish songs that I think are very beautiful: Wind surf ballad: Dominique Guiot Peace of mind: Shakti (not super obscure) Eagle Sails The Blue diamond Waters: Robbie Basho (highly recommended) Ghetto Raga: third ear band Rothko Chapel 5: Morton Feldman Jennifer: Faust Nimbus: Ralph tower Shiva looks: Alice Coltrane (not very obscure) These are mostly alternative classical/jazz type songs

[@Amjos-r4q]

I think all these songs are complete masterpieces that deserve a listen and all these songs are in albums that are also masterpieces

[@Aromanidae]

Goodbye to Love by the Carpenters is my personal choice. Karen's voice is so soothing and the slow moving pieces coming together into an electic guitar solo gets me every time.

[@tetre]

dreams by the cranberries is such a wonderful janglepop song. i instantly fell in love with it and its one of my all time favourites

[@austintowns3745]

For a jazz recommendation, "It Never Entered My Mind" off of Miles Davis' album Workin' with the Miles Davis Quintet. The warm drum and bass sounds, the buzz of Miles' harmon-muted trumpet, and the insistent and restless piano motif combine to create an atmosphere that sounds like lost love in a smoky bar.

[@pedrova8058]

Wayne Shorter "Infant Eye" ; Sonny Sharrock -"Who does she hope to be?"

[@fardt3r]

Milk by Sweet Trip features some of the most ethereal production and vocals I’ve ever heard. I love way the song builds gradually and then ultimately dissipates, as if drifting off into a deep sleep.

[@elleh2452]

This song is how I discovered Sweet Trip, and when I had listened to it for the first time I cried. I didn't know why, I still don't know why. One of the most beautiful pieces in my opinion.

[@minigogz839]

Dreams by the Cranberries is just so relaxing yet so emotional of a song. I love it sm

[@joaoassumpcao3347]

Genuinely surprised by the lack of In the Backseat by Arcade Fire. I'm not the biggest Funeral fan, but from the first time I read the lyrics this shot up to one of the most beautiful songs I know, being about the singer's loss of her mother. The howling at the end of the song, as she screams the name of her sister iirc, is chilling.

[@worrywirt]

YES! Great song

[@user-pb2bf7ie9g]

Something in the way by nirvana is such a beautiful, haunting song. The whispered, cracky vocals, the cello in the chorus. It consists of such few elements and yet sounds so much greater than the sum of it's parts. Also just the perfect outro to nevermind imo

[@Deejaynerate]

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence by Ryuichi Sakamoto is such a beautiful piano piece, from the melodic winter notes to the sudden tense backbeat in the second half, it's just one of those pieces that is hard to describe but easy to feel

[@CoolKidSam]

Empire Ants by Gorillaz is one of the most beautiful songs I've heard for that godly transition alone, not to mention how good the rest of the song is too

[@luverslace]

Unironically, Clay Pigeons by Micheal Cera is one the most peacefully beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. As a kid who grew up lower middle class, and with movies like Juno, Little Miss Sunshine, Napoleon Dynamite, etc… the song is just so nostalgic for me.

[@michaels163]

Brad really be off the meds on this one

[@televisionmindset3308]

Definitely need to do this again Bradley. Chat definitely ruined several parts of this video, but I could listen to beautiful music all day every day.

[@jacobclay6372]

i remember so vividly being at my grandparents house, and lying in bed while my big cousin was downstairs. he left minecraft running on his laptop on the loading screen, and i couldnt be bothered to get up and turn it off. mice on venus played and i just floated there. it was the first time i had a transcendent experience with music and started me on the path to loving music more than anything else in the world.

[@Annrew]

Porcelain by Moby . Mesmerizing , magical , transcendental . This song always brings me back to some of the deepest forgotten memories of my childhood so I try not listen to this song too much , cause it's just special . Btw, Brad I'm your follower from Eastern Europe hahaha , have a nice day buddy .

[@neliabedelia]

I truly believe some of the prettiest songs are made for TV and films. Lately I've been watching Outlander, and The Skye Boat Song is one of the prettiest songs I've heard. It reminded me of To The Faires They Draw Near from the Tinker Bell movie - not just because they have Celtic influences, but because they tell these great tales of traveling to another world, and for a few minutes, you almost feel like you're there too. Deliver Us from Prince of Egypt, Test Drive from How To Train Your Dragon, Once Upon A December from Anastasia, Patient Is The Night from Over The Garden wall - these composers are spitting out bangers for these shows and movies EDIT: I also wanted to say that I got out of a 5 year relationship this past weekend, and so I'm glad this video was created. Remembering all these beautiful songs is giving me something to feel hopeful about

[@icetusk]

please keep making these topic videos, they're def some of your most entertaining ones

[@theshlobster1]

Incinerate by Sonic Youth. The feelings of nostalgia are incredible, and thurston’s vocals are the rawest I’ve ever heard

[@rats_and_children]

Roads by portishead is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. I love the slow opening, the vocals floating over the rest of the song, the heavenly bass and I relate to the subject matter quite a bit. Definitely worth a listen or three

[@judahbestyt]

You gotta listen to all of Laughing Stock man. There most likely isn’t a universe where you’ll regret it.

[@HospitableSpirit]

Ive always just adored I felt your shape by the Microphones. Such a toned down yet absolutely beautiful moment on the album, just a really sweet and intimate guitar track with just this incredible feel to it, a wonderful moment on a 10/10 album

[@matrix5051]

Its kinda sad when the Gorillaz - "Melancholy Hill" and "Empire Ants" don't get mentioned in this list! :(

[@JTB_FM]

empire ants especially

[@natalie_the_ratalie]

those songs are gorgeous

[@matrix5051]

@@natalie_the_ratalie that so nice to hear/see! :3

[@marcusfaze]

Him joking about TearDrop being a song that got popular from a show and then it actually being the intro song of a popular show is great

[@reislashbai]

Omg... featured in a Bradley video!!! I feel honoured

[@aaaaaaaaa6398]

Africa by D'Angelo is literally the most beautiful song ever, the song topic on top of the sound palette/production is so comforting and pretty. The closer from a goated album too.

[@AllesZuSpaet53]

Dreaming in Red by Dismember has one of the most beautiful sounding intros I've ever heard in a death metal song and is genuinely full of a lot raw emotion, which I think makes it beautiful in its own right

[@chronosand563]

My favorite example is Sealed vessel off the hollow knight OST. I think the buildup might be my favorite part of any song. And the emotional weight really fits a final boss

[@frog2098]

best song in the game for me and that whole soundtrack is incredible for probably my 2nd most favourite game ever

[@camusreviews6877]

Empire Ants has been covered a ton on the channel already, I know, but come on. It’s GORGEOUS

[@majimasmajimemes1156]

Brad singing along to In The Aeroplane Over The Sea with near perfect pitch was definetly a surprise

[@phephemigi]

Lost With You by Patrick Watson. It feels like an intimate dance. I enjoy all the little textures, and the swell at the end of the song is phenomenal. I love the imagery in the lyrics and the outro is a very nice end to the peice.

[@ALynn127]

"Big Wheels" by ELO has always been a comforting song. Even though the meaning and lyrics in the song are extremely dark, the accompanying music and the way the lyrics are sung makes me feel a sense of calmness and acceptance about the harsh feelings that it conveys.

[@theconfusionman7969]

That’s a great one. There are so many beautiful songs on out of the blue

[@lunasperidot8760]

I hope brad does another one of these. I would've liked to suggest something, but I'll just do it here then I guess Fall by Oklou would be my pick. Something about it just really resonates with me. The song is so minimalist and just always gets me in a mood

[@mercillesm]

Kettering by The Antlers would be my pick. Although it's depressing and makes me wanna cry every time I'm listening to it i think it's the most beautiful piece I've heard in years. The gentle piano, soft, touching vocals, emotional lyrics and the buildup ...

[@skylardevoe8112]

Waveland by Noam Pikelny sounds like if a classical piano concerto was rearranged for the banjo, of all instruments. The rolling jingle of the fingerpicks manage to sound like the light of the sun, the depths of the ocean, and the twinkling of stars all at once. It seriously elevates the instrument to a level I didn't know was possible prior to hearing it for the first time, and to this day I can't figure out for the life of me how he plays it either, its incredible.

[@anonymeese]

The Frail by NIN for me. Very simple and beautiful, and a perfect first half to its sister track, The Wretched.

[@pissass.8675]

I'm partial to La Mer 🤌

[@miles_sa]

Say What You Will by James Blake is what popped into my head, the track paints the image in my head of a singular performer on stage with the whole world watching and it’s always an amazing experience listening to it

[@Kulilin420]

Wow my first time getting a suggestion into one of these vids, definitely worth the wait 💯

[@chillpilldude11]

Loud Places by Jamie XX is the most perfect song for me. The "Could Heaven Ever Be Like This Sample" mixed with the vocals from Romy creates such an angelic feeling. The slow start that progressively keeps building as the song goes on just makes it feel like you are floating. I cannot express just how much I love and radiate with this song.

[@MAGICALCHAOS1]

The Chop Suey cover from lil uzi vert is truly beatyful too!

[@MalMotorDedo]

I was thinking about Cocteau Twins and I'm glad they got mentioned. Another dream pop example, could mention anything from Mazzy Star, but the one that really gets me is "Look On Down From The Bridge" absolutely gorgeous and pretty sad. P.d: Damn, we also got a song from Laughing Stock, amazing.

[@ryanpm6055]

Tiger Mountain peasant song off of the solstice recording that fleet foxes did is one of the most haunting yet gorgeous vocal performnaces ive ever heard. The way the church is was recorded in reverberates Robin's voice is unlike anything ive ever heard before. Another good one to mention is the rendition of waiding in waist high water with the choir added sounds incredible.

[@_mellosine]

I hope you make a sequel to this video, it's really interesting seeing what songs people resonate with, and consider beautiful. As for my pick, I have five that come to mind: To Wish Impossible Things - The Cure Steeped - Bluetile Lounge Salty Seas - Dévics Arisen My Senses - Björk Headsore - Red House Painters I'm floored I haven't seen Björk mentioned yet, Arisen is the entire reason I got into her stuff. I'll spare you the long-winded explanation as to why these particular songs make me feel so emotional, but each have affected me deeply. I hope you have a good afternoon, good evening, and good night, Brad!

[@originalpear]

I know Aphex Twin is already on here, but everybody should listen to Fingerbib at least once, since it's one of his best electronic works, the genre he's best known for. I heard it for the first time during quarantine in one of my Zoom classes and it's transfixed me since.

[@ma1rafranco]

"My Jinji" by Sunset Rollercoaster. it's so pretty, and I especially love the final part, where it seems like it's building up forever, repeating the pure bliss with the drums, the guitar, everything, in a loop of ecstasy. this song honestly puts me in a trance

[@connorcochrane9915]

New Slang by The Shins is one of my favorite songs and one I'm surprised didn't make the original list. The simple guitar with the calming, yet slightly sad singing provides a unique calming, almost nostalgic, feel. One of, if not the best indie pop song of its era.

[@davilandim4330]

Nightswimming by R.E.M. is completely beautiful

[@brandon-cs7fw]

thousand knives by ryuichi sakamoto, whether the original piano piece or on the tokyo joe album with kazumi watanabe, are both insanely layered and get better with each new listen. would love to see either on the channel!

[@thewrongmelonfarmer3673]

I must admit I have discovered many beautiful tracks through your channel that uplift the spirit. Keep spreading positivity my dude

[@crowmudgeon]

Literally started this out with 2 of my favorite songs of all time, great choices! Musician was also very meaningful to me :)