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
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".
Brian Eno - an ending
Kate bush - hello earth
Miserere Mei
Elgar's Sospiri
Gorecki, lento e largo
Barber, Agnus Dei
lots of Rach !