11-21-2014, 05:05 PM | #1 |
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Your funeral playlist?
I just saw the news that Monty Python's song "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" is the most popular at British funerals. I am totally on board with that. It would be on my playlist. Here are a few other contenders for that spot with me. What would you like played at your funeral?
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11-21-2014, 06:36 PM | #2 |
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If I could have one song played at my funeral... If I had the courage to request this song, it'd be:
Hell by the Squirrel Nut Zippers Lol |
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11-21-2014, 07:33 PM | #3 |
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11-21-2014, 08:13 PM | #4 |
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I've always thought that Amazing Grace would be nice. Odd choice I grant considering my views on religion, but it is a great song with a wonderful melody.
I'd want the live bagpipes though. So I'll stick to my plan. No funeral at all. Just make clear to all surviving friends and family that when I croak they should just get together and have a drink on me. |
11-21-2014, 09:09 PM | #5 |
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I agree that Amazing Grace is a good choice. That or perhaps "In the Garden."
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11-21-2014, 09:38 PM | #6 |
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The 1812 overture so bits of my ashes can be shot out of a Canon at every blast
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11-21-2014, 10:19 PM | #7 |
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I've thought about this for the benediction:
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11-21-2014, 10:27 PM | #8 |
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I've always thought this would be great for a funeral. The 2nd movement of Beethoven's 7th Symphony.
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11-22-2014, 03:01 AM | #9 |
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The problem with music at a funeral is that the guest of honor isn't around to enjoy it. Of course I don't foresee anyone finding a solution to that difficulty any time soon.
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11-22-2014, 03:35 AM | #10 |
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Ding Dong the Witch is Dead.
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11-22-2014, 03:41 AM | #11 |
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11-22-2014, 03:59 AM | #12 |
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Once I'm dead, I'm dead. You can play whatever music you'd like.
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11-22-2014, 09:24 AM | #13 |
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To me, Cage's 4'33" would be most appropriate (especially in its full orchestral arrangement¹). It would definitely make me rest in peace² thinking I would be remembered with a certain sense of humour:
¹ R.I.P. ² ...won't you agree it is peaceful Last edited by PoP; 11-22-2014 at 04:05 PM. |
11-24-2014, 12:27 AM | #14 |
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I'm thinking of the (german) song "Alles ist eins" from "Die toten Hosen".
Didn't find a youtube video with english subs, sorry. A very sad song, but I like the text, it's basically saying "Without death there can be no life." |
11-24-2014, 03:18 AM | #15 |
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As I'm a fan of Two Steps From Hell and Thomas Bergersen (one of the composers of TSFH), I certainly want their music to be played.
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