Songs that feel like Something Useful (2017)
A contemplative and deeply empathetic journey of grief, unexpected connection, and quiet life reassessment between strangers.
- Eylül Akşamı by Bülent Ortaçgil: The gentle acoustic arrangement and poetic Turkish lyrics mirror the pastoral solitude of the journey.
- Hurt by Johnny Cash: It resonates deeply with the heavy realization of past regrets and the search for meaning late in life.
- cardigan by Taylor Swift: It speaks to the lingering comfort found in being seen by someone, even after experiencing deep hurt.
- Wild World by Yusuf / Cat Stevens: It offers a tender farewell and a blessing for someone setting out on a new path in life.
- Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes: Its soaring acoustic harmonies match the existential yearning to find one's true place in the world.
- The Trapeze Swinger by Iron & Wine: The delicate vocals and nostalgic storytelling reflect on life's fleeting moments and final chapters.
- Black by Pearl Jam: It mirrors the painful process of letting go of a love that has shaped your entire identity.
- Both Sides, Now by Joni Mitchell: It encapsulates the mature wisdom gained from finally seeing life from all perspectives.
- Riders on the Storm by The Doors: The ambient rain sounds evoke the evocative transit setting of a journey through the changing landscape.
