Arriving, reflecting and departing - music for your funeral

[P-Belly Evans]

Arriving - I'd rather be with you - Bootsy

 

Reflecting - It's Over - ELO

 

Departing - All things must pass - George Harrison (get them floodgates opening before the inevitable drinkathon)

[Geek99]

People get ready (there’s a train a coming) might be good

[alyctes]

I'm still thinking about it.  But Talking Heads' 'Heaven' (the Stop Making Sense version) will be one of them.

 

 

Edited August 21, 2023 by alyctes

[alyctes]

32 minutes ago, alyctes said:

I'm still thinking about it.  But Talking Heads' 'Heaven' (the Stop Making Sense version) will be one of them.

 

 

This to arrive.  I'm not religious, but this is glorious.  And I love that rhythmic jump.

 

 

[Meerryava]

Some people opt for classical pieces like Mozart's "Requiem" or Handel's "Messiah" for a more traditional feel, while others choose contemporary songs that were special to the person, such as Frank Sinatra's "My Way" or even more modern tracks like Ed Sheeran's "Supermarket Flowers." It really depends on the atmosphere you want to create and the emotions you want to evoke. As for my own funeral playlist, I haven't given it much thought yet. There's just so much incredible music out there! But I do find it fascinating how diverse people's choices can be. It's a testament to how music can touch our lives in unique and meaningful ways. By the way, have you ever heard of water based cremation? It's an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cremation methods. It involves using water and alkali to break down the body, leaving behind only bone fragments. It's becoming increasingly popular as a more sustainable option. Just thought I'd mention it in case it's something you might be interested in exploring.

Edited November 21, 2023 by Meerryava

[WinterMute]

Coming in: La Villa Strangiato by Rush with co-ordinated pall bearer dance moves.

 

Reflection: Take this Waltz by Leonard Cohen with optional waltzing.

 

Bu**ering off: Ace of Spades by Motörhead at full volume, you win some, lose some, it's all the same to me.

 

Additionally, no black, primary colours only and big hats, because you absolutely cannot feel sad in a big f*cking hat.

[FinnDave]

I'd probably go for the 45 minute version of the Grateful Dead's "Playing in the Band". that'll be something they won't forget in a hurry! Probably put them off  ever going to another funeral, as well.

 

Having said that, I will going to the funeral of a good friend in a couple of weeks. He was a Pink Floyd fan, and I can't stand them post Syd, so it could be a difficult hour listening to Dark Side of the Moon!

[Rayman]

Just one song for me…. I’ve already told Mrs Rayman what I want…

 

“Underneath The Stars” by Kate Rusby. 

[fretmeister]

Elvis - "Return to Sender"

[Andy_L]

Arrival: Mozart - Requiem

Reflection: John Cage - 4'33"

Leaving: Herb Alpert - Spanish Flea

Edited November 10, 2023 by Andy_L

[Homatron]

Fascinating topic, and something I spend too much time mulling over... while constantly changing, my latest selection would be something like:

Arrival: Led Zep - Achilles Last Stand

Reflection : Snarky Puppy - Binky

Departure: Ween - Friends

[PTB]

I had given this zero thought before seeing this intriguing topic.  Having given it some, here's my proposal.

 

Arriving: Ain't no Grave - Cageless Birds & Molly Skaggs

Reflection:  From Gagarin's Point of View - Esbjörn Svensson Trio

Departure:  Like a road leading home - Albert King

[AndyTravis]

My mates dad died a few years ago - Pete was a legend, great sense of humour.

 

He asked for “Road To Hell” by Chris Rea

 

He meant the (more famous) part 2 - the Single.

 

we got the Album filler part 1.

 

it was funny. In a way.

 

this track in its entirety is on my funeral plan…

 

 

[SamIAm]

 

 

Edited December 6, 2023 by Smanth

[FinnDave]

My friend's funeral went very well, first music was Led Zeppelin, followed by two Pink Floyd songs. I felt him mocking me and saying 'you had to listen to it in the end, didn't you!'. I miss the old bugger.

[uk_lefty]

A Remark you made, Weather Report. It's sad, haunting, bass driven. 

 

A Tout Le Monde, Megadeth. It's a f'ing great song and I love it. And it's my party. Either that or Cutting Crew, Just Died in Your Arms. 

 

Death of a Clown by the Kinks for the ending, ever since the first time I heard it I knew the perfect occasion for it. 

 

These are my wishes.

[Guest]

I decided this years ago.

 

No music up to this point. End of the service, pall bearers lift up the coffin, turn to face the exit, stop.

 

Ramones: Commando

 

 

 

110 seconds later, the coffin is carried out in silence.

[franzbassist]

For me, at the moment, it's as follows:

Arriving - The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams

Reflection - If (When you go) by Judie Tzuke

Departing - After all the madness by Bernie Marsden

[Angel]

I hate funerals, I've decided not to go to mine. 

[michael2003x]

Mine would have to be Highway to hell

[leschirons]

Any three numbers from Jedward, Brotherhood of man and Des O'Connor. Just so that all my muso pals who thought they knew me would be sitting there looking at eachother and thinking WTF?

[Baloney Balderdash]

On 13/08/2023 at 07:56, Baloney Balderdash said:

 

 

Or perhaps just this one:

 

Edited May 25, 2024 by Baloney Balderdash

[itu]

The only song that came to my mind was Suzanne Vega's Gypsy, but after thinking some more, wouldn't Deep Purple's Burn be suitable?

[uk_lefty]

How did I forget Kickstart My Heart!!?? 💫

Edited May 21, 2024 by uk_lefty

[Dan Dare]

On 22/05/2024 at 06:40, bass_dinger said:

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Actual Girls

 

At a funeral? Oh dear.

 

I want this bloke to sing at mine.

 

 

Edited May 23, 2024 by Dan Dare