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Melvin Live

Melanie Doane · 2001

64 min · 15 tracks · pop music

A vibrant live performance blending folk-pop melodies with heartfelt storytelling and dynamic instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Goliath — Opening with powerful vocals and a driving beat, this track sets the tone for the album, showcasing Doane's lyrical depth and musical prowess.
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    My Sister Sings — This track features harmonies that illustrate familial bonds and connection, making it a poignant highlight that resonates with listeners.
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    Sweet Sorrow — With its evocative lyrics and emotive delivery, this song encapsulates themes of love and loss, emphasizing Doane's ability to convey complex emotions.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Sweet Sorrow

    The bridge features a shift in perspective as the singer reflects on moments of joy intertwined with pain.

    This structural choice deepens the emotional impact by contrasting happiness with sorrow, highlighting the complexity of human experience.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Goliath 3:55
  • 2 My Sister Sings 3:58
  • 3 How You Cried 4:46
  • 4 She's Like the Swallow 4:43
  • 5 Waiting for the Tide 7:01
  • 6 Melanie Doane Song (A Fifth of Beethoven) 3:51
  • 7 Sweet Sorrow 5:53
  • 8 Never Doubt I Love 4:09
  • 9 Happy Homemaker 4:21
  • 10 Adam's Rib 3:45
  • 11 Tamarack 3:02
  • 12 Znefu for Y'all 2:02
  • 13 Tell You Stories 4:45
  • 14 Oowatanite 4:32
  • 15 Bionic (Studio Recording) 3:19

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