Okay, so the world is going to hell in a handbasket. And it doesn't show any signs of improving, any time soon. So stop thinking about it for a second, and enjoy two of the finest artistic creations in the history of mankind.

(Thanks to Chris Nakashima-Brown for reminding me about these two gems.)

Rocketman


The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins


(There's a higher quality audio recording of "The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins" here, if you're interested. And you know that you are.)