moxiebean Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Sigur Rós - "Svefn-G-Englar" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
virtualreason Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I could go with any Sigur Ros song here, so long as it culminated with Popplagid (Untitled #8). But the top song on my list is Motion Picture Soundtrack from Kid A. I don't actively listen to it much now because I so strongly associate it with my own death. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Bruce Springsteen --- Across the Border Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BreezyGrass Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Intro: Golden - My Morning Jacket (Live Acoustic Version) All Things Must Pass - Concert For George (Paul McCartney)He's Gone - Grateful Dead (Europe '72) Outro: Sleepwalk - Santo & Johny All subject to change =P Not so morbid - hopefully very far off for all of us!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilcofannj Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Not wanting to leave the music at my funeral to the layman, here is my setlist that I have already committed to a CD and is sitting with my will:Our Prayer- Beach BoysPure and Easy-The WhoThe Kid- CrycrycryEagle and the Hawk- John DenverAnd I love Her- BeatlesForever- Dennis Wilson/Beach BoysBeautiful Boy- Lennon (for my son)Sara-Fleetwood Mac- daughter is named after this songMy Sweet Lady-John Denver -To my wifeJesus Etc. -WilcoHouse at Pooh Corner- Loggins and Messinaold Friends/Bookends- Simon and GarfunkelTil I Die- Beach BoysNannys Song- Susan CowsillGod Only Knows- Beach Boys-because if there was a god, this song is proofLove Reign o'er me- The Who Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Wow, bunch of fellow Deadheads on this thread. Cool! My list includes Brokedown Palace too, and has for years. The rest of the list is as follows: Lord of the Starfields - Bruce CockburnWhen I'm Gone - Phil OchsGet Together - The Youngbloods ... and two poems: Crossing the Bar - TennysonSong (Piping down the valleys wild...) - Blake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bourbonbreath Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Abide With Me - my favorite gospel hymn My Ride's Here - Warren Zevon Someday Some Morning Sometime - Wilco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dunnright00 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Am I a dork, or is it too obvious to want Do You Realize by The Flaming Lips? My wife wants Love you till the End by The Pogues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I'm not currently dying that I know of and it's kind of morbid but: Is there a more beautiful song than Brokedown Palace, 1972 Grateful dead? That might be my choice right now.hahah, i feel the same way towards this song. i'd also like The Doors' L.A. Woman to be played as well as a Johnny Cash hymnal (Where the Soul of Man Never Dies?) and maybe 1-2 more to be decided on later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouisvilleGreg Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I've had dreams about "Forever Young" or "I Shall Be Released" playing, so Richard and Bob I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 I've had dreams about "Forever Young" or "I Shall Be Released" playing, so Richard and Bob I guess. I thought about "I shall be released" but figured it's more about getting out of prison than death. Still a good choice though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danelectro Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Not sure about anything other than I'd feel better now, while still alive, knowing that the song chosen was performed by Peter Green. However whether it be Man Of The World or Rattlesnake Shake probably wouldn't matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pureguava Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Beethoven's Sonata No. 8 "Pathetique", Op 13 II while they're walking in and Frank Hutchison's "K.C. Blues" while they're walking out. At the post-mortem bash later someone will need to request Neko Case's "Favorite." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcroach Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 We've had similar threads before and I've always enjoyed them. I think I'd like to have mostly bluegrass/country gospel songs. Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body DownWill the circle be unbroken - Nitty Gritty Dirt BandI'll fly away - Alison Krauss & Gillian WelchIn my time of dying - John Mellencamp or Bob DylanI am a pilgrim - The ByrdsUncloudy Day - Michelle ShockedDown To The River To Pray - Alison Krauss Amazing Grace played on bagpipes at the grave site, followed by New Orleans style dixieland jazz funeral songs while people are leaving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Has anyone actually ever heard a rock song played at a memorial/funeral service and it was a moving experience? I never have - but I imagine it's happened, so I'm curious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Has anyone actually ever heard a rock song played at a memorial/funeral service and it was a moving experience? I never have - but I imagine it's happened, so I'm curious.My feelings too. I think the only way it would work is if you were a rock artist and the song was played at your funeral OR the actual artist who recorded the song played it at your funeral. I was at a funeral a few months ago and someone sang "Amazing Grace" but Michael Boltoned it all up. Many people were moved, and the singer did very well, technically. I was left biting my tongue to avoid laughing at the overwrought experience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Has anyone actually ever heard a rock song played at a memorial/funeral service and it was a moving experience? I never have - but I imagine it's happened, so I'm curious. George Harrison sort of impromptu played Carl Perkins' "Your True Love" at Carl Perkins' funeral. It's on Youtube, methinks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Degenerex Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I'm going to go with... Watermelon in Easter Hay - Frank ZappaClay Pigeons - John Prine (Blaze Foley Cover)Late Greats - WilcoDo You Realize - Flaming LipsSunday Morning - Velvet Underground Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Has anyone actually ever heard a rock song played at a memorial/funeral service and it was a moving experience? I never have - but I imagine it's happened, so I'm curious. The GD tune mentioned earlier I heard at a funeral and it was very moving. more of a ballad, though, by a "Rock" band. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maddie Hope Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I have thought more so... I think I will add "Via Chicago" because it's such a beautiful song and when we pass, we are seaching for a new home...So My List As of Today...Broken Down PalaceRippleCheck Your Tears At The DoorVia ChicagoCalifornia Stars (the more i listen, it is up there with ripple, it has to be played when i leave this earth) Recently at my mama's, my aunt sung one called "When Morning Comes"... which was perfect for the situtation, for her, not sure who sings it but it was perfect.My dad made a cassette which included "My Farewell Party"... he died in the 80's so he missed out on so much music, but I didn't care for it. I wonder if that tape is still around, I'd like to listen to the rest of it. Anyways... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 George Harrison sort of impromptu played Carl Perkins' "Your True Love" at Carl Perkins' funeral. It's on Youtube, methinks. Yeah, that doesn't really count here.It's just odd to see all of these shout-outs for songs that people want played at their funerals, because 99% of the time, it won't be happening. I guess I'm biased - I was at a funeral once where 'Within You Without You' by The Beatles was played, because the deceased had apparently mentioned it once (in this type of forum) - and it was just weird for all involved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ponch1028 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 3 songs immediately come to mind: Every Grain Of Sand - Bob DylanInto the Mystic - Van MorrisonWhat A Wonderful World - Louis B. Armstrong I kind of agree with the sentiment that the original song themselves may not evoke what I'm trying to communicate with these songs. I think the following arrangements might translate quite well: Every Grain Of Sand - two guitars - one electric like the orginal song playing the same part, one classic guitar playing the vocal notes - and the original harp solo Into the Mystic - Dixieland arrangement - adding a violinist to play the vocal part (on second thought, not sure if this would work, but I love this song so much it has to be played at my memorial service) What A Wonderful World - played solely by a trumpet, almost taps like but the lyrics to the song (which most people would be familar with) would counter balance the tapslike arrangment What A Wonderful World is the same song that my wife danced with her father (since deceased) at our wedding. I like the idea of her connecting the song to both of us together in the great beyond. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Yeah, that doesn't really count here.It's just odd to see all of these shout-outs for songs that people want played at their funerals, because 99% of the time, it won't be happening. I guess I'm biased - I was at a funeral once where 'Within You Without You' by The Beatles was played, because the deceased had apparently mentioned it once (in this type of forum) - and it was just weird for all involved. Yeah, more and more I think The New Orleans second line is the way to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcroach Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Has anyone actually ever heard a rock song played at a memorial/funeral service and it was a moving experience? I never have - but I imagine it's happened, so I'm curious. They played Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" at my cousin's funeral, if I remember correctly. It was probably 1988 and he died young. I've heard several contemporary country songs played at funerals. Didn't do anything for me, but some of the families appreciated the songs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tom tuttle Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Into the Mystic--Van Morrison Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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