From Moment of Zen:
Loss of a dear friend or relative is the ultimate journey. In some ways the deceased has it easier. Those of us who are left behind have to deal with the range of emotions that come with someone we care for no longer being there. The grieving process is long, painful and leads us to some truly dark places. But over time the pain fades and all that remains are the positive memories we have of our lost friend. Music can be a comforting presence to help us deal and even the saddest songs have their place.
Death Cab For Cutie's "What Sarah Said" captures the hopelessness and misery that comes with being the one watching the death of a loved one. From the hospital smells to the sounds of the machines, Ben Gibbard captures the beginnings of the loss and the sheer helpless feeling that comes with knowing that the end is here. But the line, "Love is watching someone die" is strangely comforting in knowing that at the end of the day, we were better off for having known that person and will carry their memory with us wherever we go.
mp3: Death Cab For Cutie - What Sarah Said
--------------A reminder of what this is all about. JC wrote on Wednesday about the loss of his friend from leukaemia and that he wasn't going to post further until the end of the month. I thought just as JC has supported his friend, so we should support him by keeping this blog going. I'd therefore like anyone reading to send me some words for a post and an accompanying track on the theme of happiness or sadness. Can be a song that gets you though sd times or one that shares the joy. Please send your entries, however long or short, with the accompanying track, to acidtedblog[at]googlemail.com Thank You CTel
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