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
for me as of late are bill evans' "moonbeams" and keith jarrett's "jasmine". very moving, terrific stuff.
Lulu's "To Sir With Love" can't not have been mentioned yet. It's a long list. The studio version is much better than the halting soundtrack. Melts your heart.
Great thread! I think I get all tied up in the equipment sometimes and forget that it's ultimately about the music. I can't wait to start looking into the music mentioned on this thread :-) and after I do, I'll list some that moved me.
Many of Lori McKenna's (poetry of) song fit the description. Go listen to "Lorraine".