Music for your Funeral ?
10 December 2007, 08:47 PM
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Music for your Funeral ?
Ok, possibly a bit morbid right before Christmas but being at my mate Gary's funeral today got me thinking what would you choose, I don't think Gary got the choice and they played something quite nice but it nearly set me off as it was a bit emotional sounding.
Anyway, It got me thinking as to what I would have played, I thought of one of my favourite tunes "We Haven't turned around by Gomez", honest, please listen to this, its a fantastic song.
YouTube - We Haven't Turned Around - GOMEZ
Or "High Flying Bird" by Toploader, in the end I decided on this, its thought provoking, poignant and dignified as my passing would befit, when we amend the wills its getting written in.
YouTube - Bach - D minor - Funeral March
Anyway, It got me thinking as to what I would have played, I thought of one of my favourite tunes "We Haven't turned around by Gomez", honest, please listen to this, its a fantastic song.
YouTube - We Haven't Turned Around - GOMEZ
Or "High Flying Bird" by Toploader, in the end I decided on this, its thought provoking, poignant and dignified as my passing would befit, when we amend the wills its getting written in.
YouTube - Bach - D minor - Funeral March
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this is mine! im a guitar geek though! just listen to the way hendrix plays after 1min
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Wouldn't mind having this one. 
YouTube - AC/DC Highway to hell
But i quite like this.
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But i quite like this.
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We recently buried my brother - and up until that moment I always thought his music was just "noise" LOL - however he had Don't fear the reaper by Blue Oyster Cult and Little Wing by Hendrix.
Having his funeral conducted in a non-religious ceremony meant that we were able to personalise it - which was really nice!
When my time comes - thats what I want - don't want some priest twittering on about me - he wont have known me? so non-religious and as for my songs - gotta be Stand by Me and don't fear the reaper!
Having his funeral conducted in a non-religious ceremony meant that we were able to personalise it - which was really nice!
When my time comes - thats what I want - don't want some priest twittering on about me - he wont have known me? so non-religious and as for my songs - gotta be Stand by Me and don't fear the reaper!
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We recently buried my brother - and up until that moment I always thought his music was just "noise" LOL - however he had Don't fear the reaper by Blue Oyster Cult and Little Wing by Hendrix.
Having his funeral conducted in a non-religious ceremony meant that we were able to personalise it - which was really nice!
When my time comes - thats what I want - don't want some priest twittering on about me - he wont have known me? so non-religious and as for my songs - gotta be Stand by Me and don't fear the reaper!
Having his funeral conducted in a non-religious ceremony meant that we were able to personalise it - which was really nice!
When my time comes - thats what I want - don't want some priest twittering on about me - he wont have known me? so non-religious and as for my songs - gotta be Stand by Me and don't fear the reaper!
YouTube - Stand By Me Ben E King 1961
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my Bro -in Law had
"who wants to live forever"
and
"These are the days of our lives"
really hit home listening to them on such a sombre day...
"who wants to live forever"
and
"These are the days of our lives"
really hit home listening to them on such a sombre day...
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When my dad knew he was dying, he told me and mum what he wanted, which included this.
YouTube - The Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia
ironically, as his coffin was being carried from the church, i cleared it with the vicar first, who said no problem.. but apparently a lot of the moarners weren't very ammused...!!! but hey, it was what dad wanted!!
YouTube - The Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia
ironically, as his coffin was being carried from the church, i cleared it with the vicar first, who said no problem.. but apparently a lot of the moarners weren't very ammused...!!! but hey, it was what dad wanted!!
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YouTube - (Don't Fear) The Reaper-Blue Oyster Cult-Lyrics Included
Made me realise that his taste in music wasn't THAT bad afterall
Made me realise that his taste in music wasn't THAT bad afterall
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This is the song i'd like played when It's my death march.
Seems quite apropriate in my opinion (Dont want to start any religous out breaks)
YouTube - We'll Meet Again (Dame Vera Lynn)
Seems quite apropriate in my opinion (Dont want to start any religous out breaks)
YouTube - We'll Meet Again (Dame Vera Lynn)
I think YouTube has had an extra few "hits2 tonight folks - what d'ya think? 
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I always see funerals as a celebration of a life (corny I know, but I do)
So I'd go for something like: YouTube - Carter USM - Sheriff Fatman
Carter USM Sheriff Fatman
So I'd go for something like: YouTube - Carter USM - Sheriff Fatman
Carter USM Sheriff Fatman
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There is only one song that fits perfectly for such a moment...
YouTube - Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven
YouTube - Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven
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