What songs would you like played at your funeral?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the topic of songs participants would like played at their funerals. It includes a variety of musical preferences, personal anecdotes, and reflections on the significance of music in relation to death and remembrance.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a desire for classical pieces, such as Chopin's "Chanson de l'adieu" and Ravel's "Pavane for a Dead Princess."
  • Others suggest more contemporary or humorous choices, like "Shiny Happy People" and "Living In A Box."
  • Several participants share personal stories related to funerals, including a request for Donna Summer's "Last Dance" and reflections on their own experiences with loss.
  • There are mentions of songs that evoke a sense of celebration or irony, such as "Highway to Hell" and "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven... but Nobody Wants to Die."
  • Some participants indicate they do not plan to have a funeral, while others suggest they would prefer music that avoids somberness.
  • A few participants propose medleys of songs, combining various genres and themes, to reflect their personalities or humor.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on specific song choices, as many differing opinions and preferences are expressed. The discussion remains open-ended with a variety of competing views on what would be appropriate or meaningful.

Contextual Notes

Some contributions reflect personal beliefs about life and death, including atheism and the desire for a light-hearted atmosphere at funerals. The discussion also highlights the emotional weight of music in the context of remembrance.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in music, personal reflections on death, or those contemplating their own funeral arrangements may find this discussion engaging.

  • #31
I'm thinking I'd want a medley of songs.

Time Has Come Today (Joan Jett)
Highway to Hell (AC/DC)
The Devil's Been Busy (Traveling Wilburys)
See You On The Other Side (Ozzy Osbourne)

And just when everyone's all flipping out over that selection, finish it off with:
Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper) :-p
 
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  • #32
Moonbear said:
I'm thinking I'd want a medley of songs.

Time Has Come Today (Joan Jett)
Highway to Hell (AC/DC)
The Devil's Been Busy (Traveling Wilburys)
See You On The Other Side (Ozzy Osbourne)

And just when everyone's all flipping out over that selection, finish it off with:
Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper) :-p
nothing else? :wink:
 
  • #33
Lisa! said:
nothing else? :wink:

Oh, right, I forgot one:
Get The Party Started (Pink)
"I'm comin' up, so you better get this party started!" :biggrin:
:smile:
 
  • #34
what songs would you like played at your funeral?

I think I'll have styx involved...(not the band)
 
  • #35
hmmm...
 
  • #36
hmmm...
 
  • #37
klusener said:
hmmm...
Who are you? :confused:
 
  • #38
Lisa! said:
Who are you? :confused:
hmmm...
 
  • #39
yomamma said:
I think I'll have styx involved...(not the band)
Oh, right, someone needs to include:
Don't Pay the Ferryman (Chris De Burgh)
"Don't pay the ferryman,
don't even fix a price,
don't pay the ferryman,
until he gets you to the other side."
 
  • #40
yomamma said:
hmmm...
:cry: :cry: I'm getting crazy like yomamma! :mad: :confused:
 
  • #41
hmmm...
 
  • #42
Lisa! said:
:cry: :cry: I'm getting crazy like yomamma! :mad: :confused:
turn that frown upside down, platypus. I was sane once, but physics forums made ma crazy along with that damn singing dog :mad:
 
  • #43
Now I understand what's going on! :approve: we have some schizophrenic guys around here who think they're klusener :rolleyes:(just like in "a beautiful mind movie") :wink:
 
  • #44
klusener said:
hmmm...
yomamma said:
hmmm...
Arctic Fox said:
hmmm...

I had no idea so many people would want Gregorian Chants played at their funerals. :bugeye: :-p
 
  • #45
Hey, who is 'franzbear'? What's the story on that?
 
  • #46
Arctic Fox said:
Hey, who is 'franzbear'? What's the story on that?
The best thread ever, but he had some sort of metabolic disorder that made him just keep growing uncontrollably. He had to be put down. :rolleyes:
 
  • #47
You voted for it to stay dead, Moonbear. What an ignominious end for a thread based around having someone kill it by posting in it. I guess if you just can't take the heat then you need someone to finish your battle for you...
 
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  • #48
Be nice, Bike.
 
  • #49
BicycleTree said:
You voted for it to stay dead, Moonbear. What an ignominious end for a thread based around having someone kill it by posting in it. I guess if you just can't take the heat then you need someone to finish your battle for you...
nicely said :wink:
 
  • #50
When They Ring Them Golden Bells, I'll Fly Away, something by George Jones or Hank Williams.
 
  • #51
Halo be Thy Name:Iron Maiden
 
  • #52
Where is my mind? - Pixies :smile:

nah, hmm it will have to be

Hollow Years - Dream Theater.
 
  • #53
"I will survive" by Gloria Gaynor? :confused:


EDIT:
Hmm, perhaps I should choose "Wake me up before you go-go" by Wham! instead?
 
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