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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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 .
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."
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.
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.
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.
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:
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).
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.
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.”
Water.”
"As Long as You Love," Cindy Bullens, from "Somewhere Between Heaven and
Earth."
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.”
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.
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