Guest Muon Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Don't forget the accordion player. Always goes down a treat. But they can't all be playing the same thing, otherwise it has a slight chance of sounding OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundscape Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 But they can't all be playing the same thing, otherwise it has a slight chance of sounding OK Not if they're playing Hairway to Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbuzzardstubble Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I'd like this one as they lower me into the grave http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyNA56kU0CM&feature=youtube_gdata_player 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickj1 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I was always a bit partial to Chuck Willis: Just before he died he released "What am I living for" backed by "hang up my rock'n'roll shoes". Maybe they're better for on the way out rather than at the funeral - but hey what about "gone gone gone really gone"? Cheers Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jventer Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Has anybody given this any thought? I know that it has crossed my mind. Being atheist I have discounted 'Fire' by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown and 'Heaven' by Simply Red. I have forgiven all those who deserve my ire and deleted 'The Heavenly Music Corporation' by Robert Fripp and Brian Eno, it's great music but it is not easy music, especially for a funeral. My sign out song of choice is going to be 'Close to the Edge' by Yes. They may have to break it up into three sections for the occasion but I can live with that. (ha, ha, ha) The choice of which version is somewhat vexed as there are a number of versions that all have something to offer, however, it will be either the original album track or the Yessongs live version. Which one is used will be up to the organisers as I like a surprise. So, what's it to be for you? I am always saddened when someone declares that he/she is an atheist. I am not criticising, I am just saying that IMO it must be very sad not to believe. If I cannot believe in something what is left? Anyway, I am not judging, I am sharing my views. For my funeral song I would pick something that is religious. If you are not religious the first song that comes to mind is : It is time to say goodbye by Sara Brightman and Andreas Bocelli. Peace be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Hall Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I would leave a list of songs that meant something to me during my life rather than anything pertaining to death. That way you could make a final statement on what was important to you. My 2 cents worth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JukKluk2 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 I would leave a list of songs that meant something to me during my life rather than anything pertaining to death. That way you could make a final statement on what was important to you. My 2 cents worth In my case 'Close to the Edge' is about as life affirming as it gets. Apart from Jon Anderson, who wrote them, I'm not certain that anyone truly knows the meaning of the lyrics but I find great fulfillment in them nonetheless. You cannot really separate them from the music anyway and, to me, CttE ticks all of the boxes in both departments. Some other pieces of music come close (no pun intended) but none do it so completely as this great sprawling, yet intensely focused, delight. After forty odd years it fascinates and moves me still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JukKluk2 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 I'm a bit surprised that no-one has nominated 'See Ya Later, Alligator'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbuzzardstubble Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Michael Bentine (of The Goons) had In The Mood by Glenn Miller played at his funeral :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-k-k-kenny Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 This is kinda nice, if serious: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrqIEwQhRMo Or you may prefer the Liszt transcription for solo piano, as I do: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du07TuqTL-8&list=PL18346475B71ABCF9 ... which we used at my dear late mama's send-off, along with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sb7gp98wAc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyse1 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 For anyone who loves their wife or husband an believe in God listen to this Far side banks of Jordan A few drinks and thinking about Johnny and June brings a tear The grateful dead Brokedown Palace For left wingers and anyone involved in protests Lay down your weary tune by Bob Live version of when the saints by Bruce Springsteen Pilgrim by Steve Earle And when it's all over a sort of hidden track Gotta be rock n roll music if you want to dance with me the Beatles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyse1 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I always wanted to have my ashes scattered on the ocean in witer on one of those perfect days but now that I Have my very own "Sistine Chappell" I'm thinking right here behind the speaker And my family can put the stereo on random play At night I"ll dance around the room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyse1 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I always wanted to have my ashes scattered on the ocean in witer on one of those perfect days but now that I Have my very own "Sistine Chappell" I'm thinking right here behind the speaker And my family can put the stereo on random play At night I"ll dance around the room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proftournesol Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vtILjo26ew before the box gets lowered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicprObe Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vtILjo26ew before the box gets lowered... I've got a butterscotch Tele like Keef's playing there! (His is probably made in the USA though.......) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proftournesol Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I've got a butterscotch Tele like Keef's playing there! (His is probably made in the USA though.......) Can you play it like Keef? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briz Vegas Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Surely you lot don't care what they play so long as it's on a top system. I can see it now, a pair of Wilson Maxx 5. Monster Audio Research reference gold encrusted tube mono block amps and some bespoke turntable... And the symbolic empty listening chair siting in the sweet spot with the dog sitting by its side and a symbolic glass of beverage on a small table with the volume remote. .........yet in life all he ever had was some tatty 15 year old bookshelf speakers and a Marantz integrated with a dodgy left channel. Cue the music........... http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7S94ohyErSw&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D7S94ohyErSw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicprObe Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Can you play it like Keef? Not many can...........and I definitely can't. Totally different style.............and tuning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) I suppose a little too frivolous, lets play the video at the funeral too…. but I AM likely to kick the bucket doing something monumentally stupid! (And the journey in a box is a nice metaphor) Edited October 2, 2013 by Newman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdDrawerDown Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 In my will is a request for Brian Eno's On Some Faraway Beach 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdownunder Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I chose my funeral music a couple of years back, Cluster One Marooned & Wish you were here All by the same band. OK, a different bass player on the first two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddisgeek Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Can you play it like Keef? Not many can...........and I definitely can't. Totally different style.............and tuning! Nobody, but nobody can play it like Keef Good choice though Prof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbuzzardstubble Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Reminder:Must drag out my MC900ft Jesus album and give it a spin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren69 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kkJPiTIyZ8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts