The Most Beautiful Songs 

Fun fact about Avril 14th and Kanye. When Kanye was working on blame game his team contacted Aphex Twin asking to use the sample. Aphex Twin said he would be more than happy to rerecorded the whole song and help produce it as long as he got partial credit. Kanye didnt want to share the credit and decided to just steal it instead

Every song off Metallica’s St. Anger is the most beautiful

Fourth of July by Sufjan Stevens is one of the most beautiful yet haunting tracks ive ever heard. Him confronting his troubled relationship with his mother through a conversation with her on her deathbed, and finally coming to the terrifying yet beautiful, and also sort of freeing conclusion that "We're all gonna die"

I know Radiohead is already on this list but I think “Motion Picture Soundtrack” is their saddest and most beautiful song. The lyrics are simple yet depressing, the organs sound like a funeral tune, and at one point, it sounds angelic. It sounds so bittersweet, like you lost someone you love and are remembering the good times you had with them. And that last line. It’s hard to describe this song, but I think it’s sadder than true love waits. True love waits is depressing, but it maintains the same, simple, sad piano. Motion Picture Soundtrack sounds uplifting and sad at the same time, playing with your emotions more. Not to mention it’s more diverse on terms of composition.

I'm surprised that no one said "Space Song" by Beach House. It may be a basic pick but i feel that it truly is one of the most beautiful pieces of art ever made. the production is simple but so memorable. the vocals are peak Victoria. One of my fave songs they have ever released

Cant Stop Partying by Weezer is such a simple yet beautiful piece of art The stripped back production sends shivers down my spine, and the Lil Wayne verse really shows a vulnerable yet uplifting and hopeful side to him that we've never seen before and will never see again from any rap verse ever Weezer could've made TPAB but Kendrick could've NEVER made Raditude

Touch by daft punk. This song captures a feeling of happiness and melancholy simultaneously in a way that I feel defines the whole album. It has some of the most tender lyrics the duo have ever written, and the themes about being a robot or a human hit hard.

Across the universe by the Beatles. The affect on John's voice and the guitar sounds unnatural but the instrumentals on the song are some of most beautiful I've ever heard. The "nothing's gonna change my world" chorus also makes life seem bigger than it really is

“Mr. Blue Sky” is the happiest sounding song ever. Fight me.

“All is full of Love” by Björk is a marvelous song with an amazing buildup complimented by her breathtaking singing. The machine-like beat gives a great sense of structure and guides you through the climax that is to come.

Lover, You Should’ve Come Over by Jeff Buckley is through and through the most tear jerking, beautiful piece of music I’ve ever heard. I strongly believe it’s the strongest lyrical performance in a love song, with some of the most gorgeous yet haunting vocals that give an insight into the pain Buckley was feeling while recording it. 10/10 song no doubt

My personal pick would be Snake eyes by DEMONDICE. I could never explain to you how gorgeous this perfect song is. It's amazing opener leading you to the absolute wonderous, fun world of Satan's rap dungeon. When Demondice starts with that "Na-nana-na-na" It just brilliantly displays her troublemaker, demonic personality. And then when she says "Jesus Jesus Japanesus" That line is such a beautiful, Intelligent line. It signifies that Demondice is our savior. She's a Jesus figure but since she lives in Japan she's JAPANESUS. When the line "Satan said i wasnt black male or hood enough" is said I felt that so hard. As Demondice is meant to represent those who go against dumb mumble (c)rappers like KenDICK lamar or KanGAY West. Satan represents the liberal society that oppress white rappers. I relate to this because i once went to jail on 4 charges of hate crimes. And there was this one really cool guy who was arrested for Selling crack to children and everyone HATED HIM FOR BEING WHITE. He taught me the true prison sentence of the world was being white. And from that day I learned to value the teachings of my lord and savior, Tom MacDonald. When Demondice begins talking about Mental health when she talks about "Rapping apparitions with well... Mental conditions" I felt EVERYTHING when she made that pause. Because she was so afraid to talk about her mental health because she would be OPPRESSED because of her white skin. Demondice is truly the savior of the world. She will continue to push past the WOKE agenda. There's also this Mori Calliope lady and she makes AMAZING music as well, My personal favorite is Huge W, I just wanted to give a recommendation because she sounds a lot like Demondice and EVERYONE should be like Demondice. In conclusion, Snake eyes put me to tears. Demondice please marry me -Bartholemew Radke

The rain formerly known as purple by Chris Christodoulou is an underappreciated work of art

Love seeing Digital Love here. The whole of Discovery is some of the most pure and universally enjoyable music Ive ever heard. Please go spin it if you havent before

“Since I Left You” by The Avalanches. This song gives me a tremendous feeling of hope and beauty. it is entirely assembled from samples which adds a very powerful value, it sounds like an abstract work of art would sound, it is able to cheer me up on the saddest days. If you've never heard it, I recommend watching the music video, it expresses the feeling of the song very well. If you've already heard it, I recommend listening to the entire album, it is a blast of many moods, but keeping in the beautiful song, I think you all should hear "A Different Feeling" and "Tonight May Have To Last Me All My Life". Fantano reviewed this album last year which got me immensely excited as the album is sensational and a lot of people should hear it.

The moon by the microphones is probably one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. It's a bit noisy, but the soft vocals being sang in a fast pace, the drums that rush as if you're remembering everthing all at once, the lyrics of heartbreak, grief and acceptance, the horns that appear throught the song, all of it combined to make an incredible experience. Also, the beggining with the plucky guitars being played off sync, and then dropping with a wall of sound... The surprise i had listening to this for the first time is something that I don't think I'll ever experience again.

What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. I know people say this a lot, but it truly feels like the end credits song of our world

I’m so GLAD Sigur Rós is in here!! Their music is so haunting yet melts your soul. It’s a very memorable sound that you can’t really forget. Thanks to the person who put them in here!!!

My pick would probably be The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades Is Out to Get Us! by Sufjan Stevens. The heartfelt lyrics, the impeccable instrumentation, the grand breakdown at the midpoint and the vocal layering in the outro create such a gorgeous, bittersweet atmosphere. Every time I hear it, I tear up a little.

With the mention of Claire de Lune, I wanted to mention Pavane For A Dead Princess by Ravel. For those who don't know, a Pavane was a court dance performed during the 16th and 17th century. It's definitely a slow song to get through, but it's so haunting and beautiful. All I can imagine when I hear it is a somber group of people laying their princess to rest, then dancing for their fallen princess. I imagine this little girl resting in her coffin, wearing her finest dress and adorned with little flowers. I'm not sure how others feel about it, but it's one of those songs I think of from time to time.

Vincent- Don McLean is a really beautiful song, McLean tells a really beautiful but sad story about Vincent Van Gogh’s life in a way that relate to others, all while having a great combination of vocals and guitar

we NEED a minecraft OST reaction.

Stickerbush Symphony from Donkey Kong Country 2 by David Wise is one of the very first that always comes to mind when thinking of beautiful entrancing songs. Every time I hear it just get so incredibly immersed in it’s beautiful atmosphere and progression, reflecting on life and all the great things I’ve been fortunate enough to experience. Incredible feeling every time Music truly is something special

Very nice to see C418/Minecraft (and games in general) represented! I feel like game OSTs are broadly slept on as far as 'good music' goes. I would absolutely love to see you react to the whole album, and the in-game music discs as well. If you'd like to experience more beautiful music from games, please give City of Tears from Hollow Knight a chance. There are tracks in the game that I like better, but I understand why this one is considered one of, if not the best of the whole game. (For non-gaming music, Switzerland by Daughter is something else. I don't think I have ever heard anything like it.)

I'm from Brazil and i think our music has some of the most beatiful songs ever made, so i'm gonna list some of them for you guys make some new discoveries! Gilberto Gil and Jorge Ben - Taj Mahal (it's the most emotional 14 minutes ever made) Novos Baianos - Preta Pretinha Cartola - O Mundo É Um Moinho Adriana Calcanhoto - Esquadros Lô Borges - Trem Azul Milton Nascimento - E Daí Beth Carvalho - Andança Gal Costa - Baby Walter Franco - Revolver Djavan - Sina Tim Maia - Azul Da Cor Do Mar Jorge Ben - Os Alquimistas Estão Chegando Beto Guedes - O Sal Da Terra Kafka - Além Das Dunas Os Mutantes - Fuga N°II Tom Zé - Mãe (Mãe Solteira) Maria Bethânia - O Meu Amor Elis Regina - Casa No Campo Erasmo Carlos - Masculino, Feminino Rita Lee - Doce Vampiro Chico Buarque - Roda Viva

Jim Croce’s Time In a Bottle is a beautifully somber song about him wanting to spend time with his son. Sadly, he died in an airplane accident in 1973. A comment in one video said he wrote the song as if he knew his time is about to run out.

Corpus Christi Carol by Jeff Buckley. Genuinely one of the most delicately beautiful and gorgeous singing performances i have ever heard, along with really wistful, plucky guitar playing. the way its mixed and produced literally makes it sound like an angel is singing to you on your deathbed as you walk into the light

Cats in the Cradle by Henry Chapin. While many won’t agree with this pick, being a child who grew up with an absent workaholic father who could never make time definitely helped me resonate with this song. It’s a beautiful track a sad ending where the boy grows up to be just like his father.

"Gyöngyhajú Lány" by Omega is a beautiful song that is not written in English, but in Hungarian. The production at the chorus is so grand and catchy that it will remain in your head for days. The writer of this song, Presser Gabor wrote a lot of beautiful songs, but my favorite is "Vigyél El" by Katona Klári, the singer has so much emotion in her vocals at the chorus.

this year at a pride featival i saw a drag queen perform rainbow connection complete with plush frog and banjo. it was so touching and funny and cute so that song has an even more special place in my heart

Komm, Susser Tod (Come, Sweet Death) by Arianne. It's genuinely one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Especially in the second half of the song when the choir comes in. The lyrics are perfect for the end of the world

Glad that the Cocteau Twins were featured here. Another example from them that I think could have made the list is the one called Sea, Swallom Me. It doesn't sound nearly as modern as most tracks from Heaven or Las Vegas (in fact, the drums are very 80s sounding), but its almost waltz-like rhythm is with that wonderful melody is sooo pretty.

“NYC” by Interpol is a beautiful yet heartbreaking song for me. The reverb adds so much emotion and the instrumental building up really emphasises this. The lyrics are depressingly bleak but it sticks with you for long after listening to it

Space Junk Galaxy (from the Super Mario Galaxy soundtrack) Super Mario Galaxy's soundtrack is already incredible, but Space Junk Galaxy is something special. The song's piano melodies perfectly capture the beauty of space, as well as the feeling of isolation, as you float through the stars and wonder what else there is to discover in this endless universe. This song is great for relaxing your mind after a stressful day.

25:26 I actually do resonate with what Brad is saying here. Getting into music early on, I found myself listening to nothing but /mu core albums, and not getting the appeal whatsoever. It wasn’t until I listened to Vespertine by Bjork. At that point, listening to albums started to become less about analyzing them from a cold and calculated perspective, but rather, experiencing them, and letting them envelop you.

Porter really captures the same charm and cheerful feelings Daft Punk captured with Discovery while still having that emotional complexity that makes it even more comforting and relatable.

Mart’s temporary loss of mod privileges is one of the most significant and hilarious moments in Brad Army history.

All My Friends (live) - LCD Soundsystem. Piano instrumental is gorgeous. Lyrics give me goosebumps every time. The live version just gives a special touch off the long goodbye record

Concrete Over Water by Jockstrap is one that I always return to. This was the first song I heard by the duo, and it's always been one of my favorites from them. From beginning to end, the song never has a dull moment, in my humble opinion.

"Teardrop" is one of those songs that genuinely make me cry. Ever since I was a kid, when the song and music video came up, I would always end up crying. Maybe I'm misunderstanding it, but the song and the music video combined always give me the strange feeling like I'm in a very dark place with the worst thoughts beyond imagination. This song and "Angel" give me early to mid-2000s horror vibes.

Control by Little SImz first came to mind when I read the title. It's a very calm track and her voice is quite soothing, almost is if she's speaking to comfort someone, coupled with these really soulful vocals and simple piano. She speaks about trauma and loving someone through it - it makes me feel safe just listening to it honestly and I think its placement on the album is great as a closing track as it encapsulates the kind of healing and "going over things" explored in No Thank You. Definitely a smaller scale song but one of the best on the album!

Haven't watched the video yet, it might be here, but Helpless Child by Swans is the most beautiful piece of music ive ever heard. I struggle to avoid crying when i listen to it, my ration is like 7/10 times i end up bawling

They say Brad's heart grew three sizes that day. And then the true meaning of music came through, and Brad found the strength of ten Brads, plus two

What Once Was by Her’s is the most beautifully sad song I’ve ever heard, especially with the backstory behind the band. The guitar tone is somber and nostalgic in a way and combined with the deep vocals it’s so beautiful and painful

One song Id definitely mention is Ventura Highway by America, between the acoustic guitars and beautiful harmonies its such a pretty song

All is full of love by Björk. Not everyone loves it but it's my favorite probably for this category.

“Roads” by Portishead. Sounds kinda James Bond-y, and Beth Gibbons has a beautiful voice.

Nothing's gonna hurt you baby by cigarettes after sex is the most euphoric song ever made. It puts you at peace and nearly made me cry the first time I heard it, especially with Greg's soft voice matching the energy of the instrumental. The lyrics make deep visuals despite the whole vibe of the song lacking any color, which only adds to the emphasis on the visuals alone. Everything leads up to the absolute bliss of a chorus with the synth that feels unexpected but right. It's like any weight on your shoulders evaporates and leaves you with relief. Definitely not something you would expect to see out of 2012, its aged beautifully

not even the best song on Deathconsciousness but Have A Nice Lifes "A Quick One Before the Eternal Worm Devours Connecticut" is truly one of the most beautiful melodies I've ever heard. It is truly haunting, yet so pleasing to listen to. It's one of the only single section songs that have a long duration that I am always willing to sit down and listen to.

You should absolutely do minecraft volume alpha. Some of the best ambient music ever made.

쇠사슬 ("Ahhhhh, These Chains!") by Mid-Air Thief. the whole album (it's from "Crumbling") is very fulfilling and pretty in it's own terms, but I think These Chains is the track that got me truly interested in the Folktronica genre. from start to end it just sends goosebumps down my spine with these warped and tiny-like instruments. the sound through-out the song is filled up with prettyness and the countless layers of various instruments are creating the sound that I personally haven't seen anywhere else in the genre. truly innovative and lovely.

Goodbye to Love by the Carpenters is my personal choice. Karen's voice is so soothing and the slow moving pieces coming together into an electic guitar solo gets me every time.

dreams by the cranberries is such a wonderful janglepop song. i instantly fell in love with it and its one of my all time favourites

Milk by Sweet Trip features some of the most ethereal production and vocals I’ve ever heard. I love way the song builds gradually and then ultimately dissipates, as if drifting off into a deep sleep.

Something in the way by nirvana is such a beautiful, haunting song. The whispered, cracky vocals, the cello in the chorus. It consists of such few elements and yet sounds so much greater than the sum of it's parts. Also just the perfect outro to nevermind imo

For a jazz recommendation, "It Never Entered My Mind" off of Miles Davis' album Workin' with the Miles Davis Quintet. The warm drum and bass sounds, the buzz of Miles' harmon-muted trumpet, and the insistent and restless piano motif combine to create an atmosphere that sounds like lost love in a smoky bar.

Dreams by the Cranberries is just so relaxing yet so emotional of a song. I love it sm

Empire Ants by Gorillaz is one of the most beautiful songs I've heard for that godly transition alone, not to mention how good the rest of the song is too

Some very obscure classical-ish songs that I think are very beautiful: Wind surf ballad: Dominique Guiot Peace of mind: Shakti (not super obscure) Eagle Sails The Blue diamond Waters: Robbie Basho (highly recommended) Ghetto Raga: third ear band Rothko Chapel 5: Morton Feldman Jennifer: Faust Nimbus: Ralph tower Shiva looks: Alice Coltrane (not very obscure) These are mostly alternative classical/jazz type songs

Unironically, Clay Pigeons by Micheal Cera is one the most peacefully beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. As a kid who grew up lower middle class, and with movies like Juno, Little Miss Sunshine, Napoleon Dynamite, etc… the song is just so nostalgic for me.

Porcelain by Moby . Mesmerizing , magical , transcendental . This song always brings me back to some of the deepest forgotten memories of my childhood so I try not listen to this song too much , cause it's just special . Btw, Brad I'm your follower from Eastern Europe hahaha , have a nice day buddy .

Genuinely surprised by the lack of In the Backseat by Arcade Fire. I'm not the biggest Funeral fan, but from the first time I read the lyrics this shot up to one of the most beautiful songs I know, being about the singer's loss of her mother. The howling at the end of the song, as she screams the name of her sister iirc, is chilling.

Brad really be off the meds on this one

Incinerate by Sonic Youth. The feelings of nostalgia are incredible, and thurston’s vocals are the rawest I’ve ever heard

Its kinda sad when the Gorillaz - "Melancholy Hill" and "Empire Ants" don't get mentioned in this list! :(

Him joking about TearDrop being a song that got popular from a show and then it actually being the intro song of a popular show is great

i remember so vividly being at my grandparents house, and lying in bed while my big cousin was downstairs. he left minecraft running on his laptop on the loading screen, and i couldnt be bothered to get up and turn it off. mice on venus played and i just floated there. it was the first time i had a transcendent experience with music and started me on the path to loving music more than anything else in the world.

You gotta listen to all of Laughing Stock man. There most likely isn’t a universe where you’ll regret it.

Brad singing along to In The Aeroplane Over The Sea with near perfect pitch was definetly a surprise

Empire Ants has been covered a ton on the channel already, I know, but come on. It’s GORGEOUS

please keep making these topic videos, they're def some of your most entertaining ones

brad's adhd picked the wrong topic to unleash itself during LMAO

Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence by Ryuichi Sakamoto is such a beautiful piano piece, from the melodic winter notes to the sudden tense backbeat in the second half, it's just one of those pieces that is hard to describe but easy to feel

My favorite example is Sealed vessel off the hollow knight OST. I think the buildup might be my favorite part of any song. And the emotional weight really fits a final boss

Africa by D'Angelo is literally the most beautiful song ever, the song topic on top of the sound palette/production is so comforting and pretty. The closer from a goated album too.

Omg... featured in a Bradley video!!! I feel honoured

The Frail by NIN for me. Very simple and beautiful, and a perfect first half to its sister track, The Wretched.

I truly believe some of the prettiest songs are made for TV and films. Lately I've been watching Outlander, and The Skye Boat Song is one of the prettiest songs I've heard. It reminded me of To The Faires They Draw Near from the Tinker Bell movie - not just because they have Celtic influences, but because they tell these great tales of traveling to another world, and for a few minutes, you almost feel like you're there too. Deliver Us from Prince of Egypt, Test Drive from How To Train Your Dragon, Once Upon A December from Anastasia, Patient Is The Night from Over The Garden wall - these composers are spitting out bangers for these shows and movies EDIT: I also wanted to say that I got out of a 5 year relationship this past weekend, and so I'm glad this video was created. Remembering all these beautiful songs is giving me something to feel hopeful about

Definitely need to do this again Bradley. Chat definitely ruined several parts of this video, but I could listen to beautiful music all day every day.

Ive always just adored I felt your shape by the Microphones. Such a toned down yet absolutely beautiful moment on the album, just a really sweet and intimate guitar track with just this incredible feel to it, a wonderful moment on a 10/10 album

I know Aphex Twin is already on here, but everybody should listen to Fingerbib at least once, since it's one of his best electronic works, the genre he's best known for. I heard it for the first time during quarantine in one of my Zoom classes and it's transfixed me since.

Since we are talking about some of the most beautiful songs ever made: you need to try some brazilian musics, starting with "Tudo o que você podia ser" by Milton Nascimento... if there is a god, he has Milton Nascimento's voice!

Wow my first time getting a suggestion into one of these vids, definitely worth the wait 💯

I was thinking about Cocteau Twins and I'm glad they got mentioned. Another dream pop example, could mention anything from Mazzy Star, but the one that really gets me is "Look On Down From The Bridge" absolutely gorgeous and pretty sad. P.d: Damn, we also got a song from Laughing Stock, amazing.

"Big Wheels" by ELO has always been a comforting song. Even though the meaning and lyrics in the song are extremely dark, the accompanying music and the way the lyrics are sung makes me feel a sense of calmness and acceptance about the harsh feelings that it conveys.

Roads by portishead is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. I love the slow opening, the vocals floating over the rest of the song, the heavenly bass and I relate to the subject matter quite a bit. Definitely worth a listen or three

i'm not a big video game OST guy but the Minecraft album still has a couple songs permanently in my main rotation. it's an incredible ambient experience

I’m So Tired by Fugazi is a favorite of mine. It’s minimalist in its variety of instruments, but doesn’t fail to get the point across (that he’s so tired). I’m not familiar with the artists reason for making this song, but the emotion comes through from both the vocals and piano in such a way that doesn’t need much explanation. Truly a beautiful song.

didn’t expect an hour of you doing karaoke to “MILF hunter” by the band cliteater brad but music is indeed subjective

Sunday Morning by The Velvet Underground is a great pick for one of the most beautiful songs of all time. Everything about it from the instrumentation, airy production, lullaby-like melodies, comforting vocal delivery and lyrics that get to me about the feeling of wasted opportunities. Genuine masterpiece of a track. Other songs I would put in there would be Walking on a Dream (Empire of the Sun) and Izzat Love? (Todd Rundgren), but I could honestly go on and on.

I must admit I have discovered many beautiful tracks through your channel that uplift the spirit. Keep spreading positivity my dude

Hallelujah (cover) by Jeff Buckley, song just perfectly encapsulates what the original by Cohen lacked vocally in my opinion, as beautiful as both versions of the song are, I feel like Jeff's voice just fits so much better and equals to an overall beautiful and timeless song.

We’ll never have sex by Leith Ross is absolutely stunning, her voice makes me tear up every time. Something about how the song sounds so sad, yet everything she says being so sweet and loving. Truly a masterpiece

Kettering by The Antlers would be my pick. Although it's depressing and makes me wanna cry every time I'm listening to it i think it's the most beautiful piece I've heard in years. The gentle piano, soft, touching vocals, emotional lyrics and the buildup ...

I hope you make a sequel to this video, it's really interesting seeing what songs people resonate with, and consider beautiful. As for my pick, I have five that come to mind: To Wish Impossible Things - The Cure Steeped - Bluetile Lounge Salty Seas - Dévics Arisen My Senses - Björk Headsore - Red House Painters I'm floored I haven't seen Björk mentioned yet, Arisen is the entire reason I got into her stuff. I'll spare you the long-winded explanation as to why these particular songs make me feel so emotional, but each have affected me deeply. I hope you have a good afternoon, good evening, and good night, Brad!

"My tears are becoming a sea" by m83 is one of the most beautiful and crushing songs i have ever heard.

Lost With You by Patrick Watson. It feels like an intimate dance. I enjoy all the little textures, and the swell at the end of the song is phenomenal. I love the imagery in the lyrics and the outro is a very nice end to the peice.

Nightswimming by R.E.M. is completely beautiful

super happy to be watching my favorite channel, Brad Taste In Hold On! 😍

The Chop Suey cover from lil uzi vert is truly beatyful too!