Most hauntingly beautiful song ever?

For me, it's this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6cdPeYJh0s

You have to watch the video, and you have to try and work out the meaning behind it. Totally beautiful song.

My runner-up would be this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziVfFkAwhUA

Sprouts

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Ratbane was well in front, with a great shout, until now.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRZUNWs388Q

The real Apache

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Sprouts said:

that's not Cocteau Twins, it's This Mortal Coil.

yup, one of my faves of all time, these are also up there

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydNbuB6PLiU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6a4GVt_T8g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TCRe3tkYe8

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMAxoNH4Hv0

The Toad knows baby, The Toad knows.

digimeistter

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TITLES PLEASE!

Sprouts

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Ry Cooder is one who I haven't got around to replacing my vinyl after I left Engalnd. frown

I'm hoping it's still at me mums.

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Pferdestarke said:

Actually, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPNDrsZ2MAE

That's not a song, as there is no singing.

If we are going for music tracks, I nominate these...

Ott - The Queen of All Everything
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnhuZ_p-dbQ

Brian Eno - An Ending (Ascent)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMXaE9NtQgg&fea...

John Murphy - Sunshine (Adagio in D Minor)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQXVzg2PiZw

However, for songs, I nominate these...

Lamb - Gorecki
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PILJRHjUVEw

DJ Sammy - Heaven (Candlelight Mix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CLCUoUUBuk&fea...

I'm not ashamed to say the last one gets me a little choked, but probably down to a Newgrounds toon that used it...

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/191882

Edited by shakotan on Tuesday 7th December 19:53

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The Smiths - Please, please, please
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMQbzLrvwlE

Imogen Heap - Hide and seek
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McDgDlnDX0Y

The Temper Trap - Sweet disposition
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxKjOOR9sPU

Carla Bruni - Quelqu'un M'a Dit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvyMG0z0FZY

Regina Spektor - Us
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fczPlmz-Vug

shakotan

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Robb F said:

Imogen Heap - Hide and seek
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McDgDlnDX0Y

I'm kicking myself for not including that.

Her High B sends a shiver straight down my spine everytime.

Edited by shakotan on Tuesday 7th December 20:16

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Antony and the Johnsons - Hope There's Someone

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wiffmaster said:

Antony and the Johnsons - Hope There's Someone

That fella has an odd voice, is there a reason or is it just him?

Also i'm throwing in a wildcard here:

Sum 41 - Pieces
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By7ctqcWxyM

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Robb F said:

That fella has an odd voice, is there a reason or is it just him?

Just his way, I think. Though he considers himself 'transgender', which goes some way to explaining the feminine vocals I suppose.

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