death
of his daughter Ashley. He has performed at the National Compassionate Friends
Conference and gave a performance in Arlington sponsored by the Arlington
Chapter of TCF. Samples of his music can be heard on the
CD Baby website. Music for the Grieving Soul
This page contains links to various sources where you can listen to music for all types of grief. Wherever possible, I have given you a link to hear a sample of the song(s). Music is healing for those of us who are experiencing the loss of our beloved child. I hope you will find these selections help and comfort you. If you have a favorite song or CD, please notify the webmaster and we will include it.
Music for Grieving souls:
Alan Pedersen is a bereaved father who began writing songs after the
death
of his daughter Ashley. He has performed at the National Compassionate Friends
Conference and gave a performance in Arlington sponsored by the Arlington
Chapter of TCF. Samples of his music can be heard on the
CD Baby website.
Paul Alexander who has performed at many of
the TCF conferences, can be heard on
CD Baby. Paul wrote a beautiful
song, "Light a Candle for Me"
that has been played often
at Compassionate
Friends candle light services.
Before Their Time is a wonderful
site put together by a bereaved
father. There are now three volumes of songs and you can listen to mp3 samples.
The songs are all by different artists and cover all types of grief. It is a
beautiful collection.
Cindy Bullens' song, "Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth" is on
Volume II of "Before Their Time." Cindy is a
rock singer who created one of the most
incredible albums growing out of her personal grief after death of her daughter
to cancer titled "Somewhere between Heaven and Earth."
She was the highlight
of the 2001 TCF Conference in Arlington, Virginia. The conference goers were
blown away by her powerful performance. You can listen to samples
from this album on
Amazon.com.
Beth Nielson Chapman, after the death of her husband, wrote the songs on her CD
"Sand and Water." The songs "Sand and Water" and "Say Goodnight" are
recommended
for Candlelight services. You can hear samples of the CD on
Amazon.com. It is a
beautiful albumn.
Eric Anthony has written a
beautiful song titled "Playing With The Angels." Click
here to hear a
sample.
Getting Through It is a CD of
wonderful songs of bereavement including a rendition of Eric Clapton's "Tears in
Heaven."
You can listen to samples on this website.
The interesting thing about this website is the biographical information about
the songs and the artists.
Jeanine Higgins, a bereaved mother, performed her beautiful music at the
2001 TCF National Conference in Arlington, Virginia. She has a powerful CD titled,
"Into the Sun."
This is available from Amazon.com and Target.com. [Be sure to
sign up for iGive through the TCF National Website to order from Target!] You
can hear some clips from the CD on
Yahoo! Music .
Karen
Taylor-Good,
whose song, "Precious Child," was first played at the 1996 TCF Conference in
Nashville, and has become one of the most beloved grief songs of bereaved
parents, has made three of her songs available for free downloads including
"Precious child." Listen to it
here.
Karen's CD,
"On Angel's Wings" also has "Precious Child."
Ralph Robinson, after the death of his son, put together a beautiful CD called
"Follow the Wind, Songs for Stained Souls." This is available through The
Compassionate Friends, but no sample is available.
Steve Barta Music has a CD
entitled
"Together We Can Heal" where you can listen to some of the music. Very
soothing and healing selections.
This page contains links to various sources where you can find music for all types of feelings.
The Compassionate Friends website has a listing of songs recommended for Candle light services and some of these are in the above list also:
“Light a Candle,” tape single by Paul Alexander - available through Centering Corporation (follow link on TCF home page).
“Follow the Wind,” acoustic guitar/vocal CD, various artists, compiled by Ralph Robinson - available for purchase from The Compassionate Friends, P.O. Box 3696, Oak Brook, IL 60522; fax 630-990-0246 or phone (toll-free) 877-969-0010.
“Sand and Water” and “Say Goodnight,” Beth Nielsen Chapman, from “Sand & Water.”
"As Long as You Love," Cindy Bullens, from "Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth."
“It Won’t be the Same This Year,” Vince Gill, from “Let There be Peace on Earth.”
“Now and Forever,” Carole King, from soundtrack of “League of Their Own.”
“Fly,” Celine Dion, from “Falling Into You.”
“My Heart Will Go On,” Celine Dion, from “Let’s Talk About Love.”
“The Dance,” Garth Brooks, from “Garth Brooks.”
“If I had Only Known,” Reba McEntire, and “Once in a While,” Billy Dean, from soundtrack to “8 Seconds.”
“I Grieve,” Peter Gabriel, from soundtrack to “City of Angels.”
“Tears in Heaven,” Eric Clapton.
“The Rose” and “Wind Beneath my Wings,” Bette Midler.
“I’ll be There,” Escape Club.
“I Will Remember You,” Amy Grant.
“Perhaps Love,” John Denver with Placido Domingo.