*Bob* Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Anyone have any thoughts on this?One friend wants universal sobbing and lamentation - so is going for 'the saddest song he can think of'. Another promises to go the chipper comedy route. Personally I think 'Life On Mars' would work really well as the coffin makes its way into the oven - with the specification that the closing of the crematorium curtains are synchronised perfectly with the final orchestral flourish. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 What precise moment are we talking about *Bob*?As the coffin enters? Something for mourners to sing-a-long to?As the coffin descends (into ground or flame)?I reckon something classical and dramatic, followed by something uplifting, followed by something properly depressing and moving. I want them leaving my funeral in tears, the bastards. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Three tracks? That's a lot. One at the start maybe for the filing-in. I don't really go with the 'mid-service' track. It's often a bit awkward afterwards - the 'celebrant' never quite knows how to manage the post-music link. I'm not sure it works that well. I think you want one big hitter that ties everything up with no talking afterwards - then straight down the pub. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Nimrod is always a good one, but perhaps too overused.I quite like the idea of getting dry ice and a lighting rig and having something really sinister. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 of late, Gavin Friday's "Lord I'm coming" ticks the boxes for meObviously I'm not a religious chap, but the tone and imemdiacy of voice on this works - then the strings stir towards the end. And then some final words7 minutes long - should cover most of the proceedings Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 At a mate of mine a few years ago [car accident], his family asked that we choose a coupl of tunes, so we chose som e muddy waters and the doors, both huge favourites of his. Poor choice of song as "there's a killer on the road..." echoed across the crematorium.Anoth mate had a couple of tunes (and he did choose them himself as he had a couple of years to think about it), firstly a melancholic one one of the sad massive attack ones, i forget which exactly but the service finished up with Elvis laughing all the way through Lonesome Tonight, which was a great choice.Another friend of mine has said he wants 'I am the Resurrection' because it appeals to his sense of humour. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 How about the Puff Daddy version of Every Breath You Take? Simultaneously brings a tear to the eye and gets the booty shaking. Also reminds us that even when faced with the death of a friend, there's a few quid to be made if you're sharp enough. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 On another post, just minutes ago, I backed Jeremy to the hiltI hereby withdraw all support! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 If I was going for all out tears, I'd go for "Questions in a world of blue" by Julie Cruise (from Twin Peaks - Fire walk with me). In that setting I reckon that would get everyone sobbing. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Jeremy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> How about the Puff Daddy version of Every Breath> You Take? Simultaneously brings a tear to the eye> and gets the booty shaking. Also reminds us that> even when faced with the death of a friend,> there's a few quid to be made if you're sharp> enough.Sting got the ker-CHING on that one. Diddy didn't get a look-in. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I am a man of constant sorrow...Ooo ooo, (I just) died in your arms tonight. Perfect for anyone that dies whilst "on the job". Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Surely Andy Summers would have deserved most of those royalties as it's the guitar riff that made it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 See above. Sting owns 100%. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 The "artist" earns royalties as well as the songwriter, right? Then the bigger picture... all the albums he sold off the back of it, and the overall rise in his profile. I'm sure Puffy Diddly would have done very well out of it.SJ maybe not picking up the intended sarcasm... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Sting really is about as unlikeable as they come in music. But anyway, back to funerals. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraferJack Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 phew - glad it's my mistake Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Jeremy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> The "artist" earns royalties as well as the> songwriter, right? Then the bigger picture... all> the albums he sold off the back of it, and the> overall rise in his profile. I'm sure Puffy Diddly> would have done very well out of it.I'm sure - had Puffy known it would shift several million copies - his legals would have argued more agressively for a cut. Maybe Puffy will have that song played at his funeral? (Sting should still get the PPL on that as well though, naturally) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 O'Death sung live, acapella, by Ralph Stanley. I reckon he might die first though.In which case, I See A Darkness by Will Oldham.That should get 'em going. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkdrive Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Enjoy yourself - Prince Buster. Does it for me Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 We chose a rather loud blasting version of Spirit in the Sky when scattering my Granddad's ashes into the furnace of a steam train... A word of advice when considering such a scattering, especially when in motion - ensure the windows on the carriage are closed!The funeral itself contained the sombre yet peaceful/hopeful classical type selection upon arrival, Andrea Bocelli and Sara Brightman version of time to say goodbye for the emotional coffin descending into the ground in the crematorium and a good, extremely loud Royal Air Force recording of St Louis Blues March to be heard from the outside to the surrounding garden space for family exit. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Mine's Oh Death too, but by Dock Boggs. For me it's the obvious song. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I thought Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep would be good for my Mum's, but alas I was outvoted. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
malumbu Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 My funeralHurt by Johnnie CashComplete Control, The ClashThat as the curtain drawsOn White Horses, by Jackie (the theme to the TV series "White Horses"Mum went off to Follow Me, Follow You, by Genesis. As much as I don't like all that late 70s pomp rock, it was very touching.A good friend went into the flames with the Dr Who theme, which after 1 1/2 hours of death and damnation in a high church ceremony was a relief.My reserve would be Atmosphere, by Joy Division. Pretty Vacant could also be slotted in. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 At my brothers funeral we had Tom Petty's Free-Falling, some Johnny Cash, and the coffin was carried out to "Convoy", which raised a few smiles (he was a truck driver). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 And for me, I have a thing for John Denver's Calypso. Might have to document that one somewhere as I doubt my family and friends would think of it! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/44241-song-for-your-funeral/#findComment-746428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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