Most achingly-beautiful music


Ultimately, we listen to music to be moved, for example, to be elated, exulted, calmed or pained. Which are the 3 most affecting pieces of music do you find the most affecting?
hungryear
I listen to a pretty broad swath of genres so here it goes...Just 3 huh?

Ennio Marricone, Gabriel's Oboe/ from the soundrack of the movie The Mission

Charles Lloyd, The Water is Wide/ from the album The Water is Wide.

Lyle Lovett, Flying Shoes/ off his album Step Inside This House(the back story on Townes Van Zandt and his inspiration for the song just makes it more so)
"Sleeping in Paris", from "The Wheel", by the one and only Roseanne Cash.
Most of her "10 Song Demo" release as well.
Simply incredible, beautiful, personal music.
I always liked her single, "7 (?) Year Ache". Not sure I have that quite right. For whatever reason, don't own anything by her...must add her to the list. Thanks for the reminder, Rabco.
Ghosthouse, the "7 Year Ache" got me started with what was at the time of that single's release, a country crossover artist. Over the years, she has moved away from the open country sound association. For those who may not be as familiar with Rosie, I suggest starting with "10 Song Demo", which is mostly just Roseanne with her guitar, or other nominal accompanyment. Her voice is beautiful, the self penned lyrics come straight from her heart. It's also great headphone music. Warning: her music tends to be on the darker side; it's certainly no less beautiful for that reason...Highly Recommended.