Funeral music, what would you choose? Not being macabre, just curious.
By recycledgoth
@recycledgoth (9894)
October 23, 2007 6:32am CST
I was thinking back to my Dad's funeral and remembering the music we chose for him. Benny Goodman, a lively piece of good old style swing and the Goons*Ying Tong Song* to ensure there were some smiles amidst the tears. When I asked my partner what he would want played at his funeral he immediately chose Metallica*Nothing Else Matters* while I opted for Sisters of Mercy*Temple of Love* and Meatloaf*Bat out of Hell*So now I am asking you all, try not to be too serious or sombre, think about it, what would you like played at your funeral.
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@perrygunight (555)
• United States
27 Oct 07
How about "Lust for Life" by Iggy Pop, followed by "Get Back" by the Beatles. I'd like a good Irish wake, one that people will remember fondly.
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
23 Oct 07
"Amazing Grace" and "My Way" and to close "Play That Funky Music White Boy"
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@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
23 Oct 07
lol...I would hope they played something like Bat out of Hell at my wake! I'm sure that would give the whole thing a different slant. At my Dad's we had protestant hymns like Amazing Grace. They were his favorites. I wish we had thought of the old songs like Benny Goodman...that was a good idea.
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@recycledgoth (9894)
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23 Oct 07
The Benny Goodman was a perfect choice, upbeat and lively, not slow and sombre at all. Having been to a few finerals where the music alone was enough to bring on tears, I would far rather have something cheerful to remind people of the happy times
@recycledgoth (9894)
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23 Oct 07
Cool choice hun, and please don't ever think no one want you *hugs*
@rogue13xmen13 (14403)
• United States
23 Oct 07
"Stranded" by Plumb and "Fallen" by Sarah McLachlin.
