Song you want played at your funeral? [Archive]

Robby

05-07-2002, 23:53

OK maybe i should have said why you'd choose that song too.

For me 'Hollow Life' has that strange ethereal/eerie vibe to it yet also some chunky guitars. Quite a dichotomy of effects and feelings. Plus the lyrics seem quite apt for my state of mind lately:

We come to this place
Falling through time
Living a hollow life
Always we're taking
Waiting for signs
Hollow life

Is there ever any wonder
Why we look to the sky
Search space
Asking why?
All alone
where is God?
Looking down
We don't know

I'm not too sure how a song like that would go down in a service though :nuts: not that i'd have to worry about that.

xtrmntr

06-07-2002, 00:06

anything by the manics, korn or some other cool band like placebo who write really meaningful songs not like boybands.

FightForTheRight

06-07-2002, 00:41

How about:

REM - Everybody Hurts
Ozzy Osbourne - Dreamer
Alice Cooper - Feed My Frankenstein :nuts:

Quint

06-07-2002, 00:52

Jesus nice thought there Robby! :sad:

Anyway I would have "burn baby burn" :D

Or on a more serious note something like Streets of Philidelphia by Bruce Springsteen so everyone crys ;)

Quint

06-07-2002, 01:01

Oh and im not happy you ignored me :mad: :p

plasterman

06-07-2002, 02:11

I want this played

When you walk through a storm,

Hold your head up high,

And don't be afraid of the dark.

At the end of a storm,

There's a golden sky,

And the sweet silver song of a lark.

Walk on through the wind,

Walk on through the rain,

Though your dreams be tossed and blown,

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart,

And you'll never walk alone...

Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart,

And you'll never walk alone...

You'll never walk alone

Must be the Celtic supporter in me

jonozz

06-07-2002, 02:25

Metallica - Fade To Black

It's been my personal choice for years - no doubt at all;this is the tune for my passing :(

Robby

06-07-2002, 08:39

Originally posted by Quint
Oh and im not happy you ignored me :mad: :p

WTF!!!!??

Take a chill pill man, when did i ignore you?? I told you i can't get on ICQ for a few days.

Easy tiger :nuts:

goonieman

06-07-2002, 10:04

Momma says by Metallica!!!

Cried the first time i heard it!

Quint

06-07-2002, 11:12

Originally posted by Robby

WTF!!!!??

Take a chill pill man, when did i ignore you?? I told you i can't get on ICQ for a few days.

Easy tiger :nuts:

Man cant take a chill pill when hes drunk and bored :p

Im sure you must have but I cant remeber :nuts:

Have you uninstalled ICQ or something :smokin:

LiviLion

06-07-2002, 11:40

I'll be having The Stone Roses I am the resurrection (SP?) at my funeral. The full length version as well.

LL

RobbieM

06-07-2002, 12:30

The Beatles - Across the Universe

Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup,
They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe
Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my open mind,
Possessing and caressing me.
Jai guru deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world,
Nothing's gonna change my world.

Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes,
That call me on and on across the universe,
Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box they
Tumble blindly as they make their way
Across the universe
Jai guru deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world,
Nothing's gonna change my world.

Sounds of laughter shades of earth are ringing
Through my open views inviting and inciting me
Limitless undying love which shines around me like a
million suns, it calls me on and on
Across the universe
Jai guru deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world,
Nothing's gonna change my world.

I'm not too sure if I'd go for the acoustic original version or the 'Let It Be' version with Lennon's phased voice.

Although everyone at my funeral will probably put on 'Black Lace' or summin!!

My sister wants 'Dancing on the ceiling' at her funeral.:confused:

kitten69

06-07-2002, 12:39

This is no joke! I have a friend who wants The La's - There She Goes played for her!!!

:p

MrSpeed

06-07-2002, 13:32

KISS-I Will Be There

Sample of the lyrics:

I will be there
Wanna be there
I will hear you when you call
Give you anything at all
I will be there
Anywhere
Like a father to his son

Time moves quickly as the years go by
All these moments slip away
When I'm gone and life will carry on
You will know someway

I will be there
I will be there

RDNZL

06-07-2002, 14:13

We've had this question before & my answer is the same .....

FRANK ZAPPA - "Watermelon In Easter Hay"

If not that then ........

JOE SATRIANI - "Always With Me, Always with You" :)

CraigKORE

06-07-2002, 15:06

Queen - Who Wants To Live Forever :sad:

JamieC460

06-07-2002, 15:17

I'd want something like

The Who: Behind Blue Eyes

or

The Who: The Real Me

:nuts:

tinder

06-07-2002, 17:27

The Jam : Going Underground

I actually live above a funeral parlour and to combat the sound of funereal organ music and hymns that I hear due to their lousy soundproofing I often put this track on as revenge.

I may also consider using 'Should I Stay Or Should I Go' by the Clash if I decide to get cremated......the guy in charge could move the conveyor backwards and forwards just as I'm going in:nuts: 'its always tease, tease,tease'

Captain_Howdy666

06-07-2002, 17:29

At my funeral I want played -

Goodbye To Romance - Ozzy Osbourne
Fade To Black - Metallica
Pinball Map - In Flames
Angel Of Death - Slayer
Blame it On God - Deicide
Needlefeast - Soilwork
Cradle To Enslave - Cradle Of Filth

There's more, but I can't think. I'm having a goddamn mosh pit at mine.

\M/ETAL FOREVER\M/

Dazzle

06-07-2002, 18:11

Originally posted by campdave
Good Riddance by Green Day, then What a Wonderful World by Joey Ramone.

Great choice:)

"When the Angels Sing" Social Distortion

Dazzle

06-07-2002, 18:13

Originally posted by tinder

I may also consider using 'Should I Stay Or Should I Go' by the Clash if I decide to get cremated......the guy in charge could move the conveyor backwards and forwards just as I'm going in:nuts: 'its always tease, tease,tease'

:lol: ...class

phlebas

06-07-2002, 18:25

'Atmosphere' - Joy Division
Barber's Adagio for strings

That should get 'em greeting.

ralph wiggum

06-07-2002, 22:37

Venom 'Heaven's On Fire' Lyric : Do you believe in God?...He's chained up like a dog. That should go down well with the vicar :eek:

Damonc

06-07-2002, 23:37

Prince - Purple Rain

"I never meant 2 cause U any sorrow, never meant 2 cause U any pain.

I only wanted 2 see U underneath the Purple Rain"

Mark.Anderson

07-07-2002, 00:30

Originally posted by RobbieM
The Beatles - Across the Universe

Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup,
They slither while they pass, they slip away across the universe
Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my open mind,
Possessing and caressing me.
Jai guru deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world,
Nothing's gonna change my world.

Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes,
That call me on and on across the universe,
Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box they
Tumble blindly as they make their way
Across the universe
Jai guru deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world,
Nothing's gonna change my world.

Sounds of laughter shades of earth are ringing
Through my open views inviting and inciting me
Limitless undying love which shines around me like a
million suns, it calls me on and on
Across the universe
Jai guru deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world,
Nothing's gonna change my world.

These has to be some of the best lyrics ever! (along with Blackbird)

ralph wiggum

07-07-2002, 07:51

Does anyone remember a BBC comedy about mini-cab drivers (it may have been called Roger Roger)? A grieving widow wanted the theme to The Bodyguard played at her husband's funeral. As the mourners gathered round, out blasts Dennis Waterman's theme from Minder.:lol: :lol: :lol: ...superb!

mullethead

07-07-2002, 08:47

For me it's got to be either:

The orchestral version of Metallicas Nothing Else Matters (Not the S&M version, it was a b-side to one of the Black singles, just James on guitar with a full orchestra)

or

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge (If anyone puts the awful All Saints version on, i'll kill 'em, actually I haven't thought that last statement through have I :))

Just for a laugh i'd like them to slip on a quick blast of Nine Inch Nails Heresy for the line "God is dead, and no one cares, if there is a hell, i'll see you there". As Loki says in Dogma - "I just like to f#!$ with the clergy; keep 'em on their toes." :D

The Boogerman

07-07-2002, 18:00

I don't think I'd want anyone to be morose at my funeral. For that reason (and because I've just rediscovered it), my vote would go for Ween's Push Th' Little Daisies.

For general ambience, I'd like a selection of Zappa's guitar solos, stuff like Watermelon In Easter Hay which RDNZL has mentioned (full title is "Playing A Guitar Solo With This Band Is Like Trying To Grow A Watermelon In Easter Hay"), Blank Napkins, Pink Napkins, the solo from Yo' Mama, Sleep Dirt, etc, etc until every sane person leaves early.

tim allen

07-07-2002, 18:07

agadoo by black lace get the old party going after the barbe:norty:

the thing with no name

07-07-2002, 21:54

shadow boxing - Doc Scott:eek:

HBK757

07-07-2002, 22:06

The Man Who Sold The World by Nirvana.

sigur

07-07-2002, 22:58

Stone Roses- Iam the Resurrection
Jeff Buckley-Last Goodbye
Sigur Ros- Sven G Englar

nick dare

08-07-2002, 12:28

According to my will, my wife and son get bugger all unless I disappear through the curtains while "everything must go" plays.

Don't think the rest of the family will think it's funny but my mother wants the Rugged Cross - so which one of us has has the sense of humour.

mincer

08-07-2002, 17:37

JAMIROQUAI - im going deeper underground

johnson293

08-07-2002, 17:48

Never really thought about it before, but....

"Highway to Hell" - AC/DC:eek:

aw, someone had to say it!!!!!:nuts:

or:

"Always look on the bright side of Life" - Monty Python!!!:rolleyes: .......

But seriously, now don't laugh, this is a funeral after all, one of my all time fave songs:

"Ordinary World" - Duran Duran :sad:

Yes, I think I could probably go out to that one!

What a morbid bunch you all are!!!!!

MJ:sad:

spudman

08-07-2002, 17:51

Rainbow Connection by Kermit the Frog

no flipping

08-07-2002, 18:00

funnily enough i was just thinking about this myself and it would have to be

In My Life by the Beatles - beautiful song.

stefmcd

11-07-2002, 18:53

'Deacon blues' by Steely Dan -

This is the night of the expanding man
My shape is my shame there where I used to stand
So useless to ask me why
Blow a kiss and say goodbye
I'll make it this time
I'm ready to cross that fine line.

I learned to work the saxophone
I play just what I feel
Drink Scotch whiskey all night long
And die behind the wheel.

They got a name for the winners in the world
I want a name when I lose
They call Alabama 'the crimson tide'
call me Deacon Blues.

Boink!

11-07-2002, 19:48

Thinking again about this... three minutes of ...

"Spirits are Calling My Name" from the Swedish Eurovision Song Contest 2001 (forget who).

Or,

"Road to Nowhere" by Talking Heads.

charlie angel

11-07-2002, 22:42

The Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix.

Because it's beautiful.

agnetha

11-07-2002, 22:49

So Long by Abba :p

CrazyHorse

12-07-2002, 03:51

A couple or three mellow, reflective pieces...

"Goin' Back" version by The Icicle Works
+
"Into The Mystic" by Van Morrison
&
"Glory:End Theme From Alamo Bay" by Ry Cooder

...followed by...

"Goodbye, goodbye, I'm leaving now tiddly pom, goodbye, goodbye - ya tat tat taa, ya tat tat taaa!" by Pete & Dud...

as I roll off into the sunset...er, flames! :smokin:

beobrand

12-07-2002, 11:05

The kinks - Days

"Thank you for the days...those endless days, those sacred days you gave me..."

If I knew I was going to die, I would get in a recording studio and record me singing it...that would get them sobbing!

Andy Gray

12-07-2002, 18:42

Originally posted by mincer
JAMIROQUAI - im going deeper underground

:lol:

Cheekimonkey

12-07-2002, 23:49

Sorry double post

Cheekimonkey

12-07-2002, 23:50

A Minor Incident by Badly Drawn Boy

Made me cry the first few times I heard it :sad:

"And if the chance should happen that I never see you again, just remember that I'll always love you..."

mrsteve

13-07-2002, 08:55

Several serious numbers:-

"One Summer Dream" by ELO

"Legend of Babel" by Giorgio Moroder (instrumental from the "Metropolis" soundtrack)

"Surfs Up" - Beach Boys (SURPRISE!)

"Made in Heaven" (Freddie's version, NOT the Queen "cover")

and for a smile

the "Farewell" song by Vincent Price from "Basil: The Great Mouse Detective"

Steve

IanMasc

13-07-2002, 12:13

I think "Uncle EDITED" from the South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut soundtrack one be a good one to make the funeral memorable :)

reliable65

13-07-2002, 17:59

TIME TO BURN----------STORM

Pisces Iscariot

13-07-2002, 18:02

I've changed my mind and would like to have REM - It's The End Of The World As We Know It (and i feel fine). :D

sixofnone

13-07-2002, 22:21

"Wipe Out" by the Fat Boys and the Beach Boys.

Marv

14-07-2002, 11:01

Queen - Another one bites the dust.:nuts:

jack off jill

08-10-2002, 21:50

it was just the other day me and my friend were talking about this!
another one bites the dust - (duno who sings it)
im a suvuver - destineys child
i will survive - (duno who sings it)
and slipknot - my plauge just because.....

Pisces Iscariot

08-10-2002, 21:55

Originally posted by jack off jill
another one bites the dust - (duno who sings it)
:shocker: :lol:

Arch Stanton

08-10-2002, 22:06

Hot in here - Nelly.

jack off jill

08-10-2002, 22:07

Originally posted by Pisces Iscariot
:shocker: :lol:

what? i dont.... queen? possibly?maybe?

pompeyfan

08-10-2002, 22:08

Doro - Fur Immer
Bonfire - You Make Me Feel
Meatloaf - Bat Out of Hell
Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast

All serious suggestions btw

Robby

08-10-2002, 22:11

Whoah!, like thread re-birth dude

morleyian

08-10-2002, 22:19

Originally posted by Arch Stanton
Hot in here - Nelly.

:thumbs: How appropriate :D

08-10-2002, 23:21

You're Nobody (Til Somebody Kills You) -Notorious B.I.G.

Fred2002

08-10-2002, 23:27

Me, well..

Nobody Does It Better
Always Look On The Bright Side of Life
and the them tune to series 4 of Babylon 5!!

I strongly suspect my dad will want Bat Out Of Hell and pretty much anything by Jim Steinman.

As I am pretty sure no one bar the bloke from the council and a chap with a set of bagpipes is going to turn up for my funeral anyway I somehow doubt it will happen.

brainwaster

08-10-2002, 23:47

Happy Phantom by Tori Amos

Boink!

09-10-2002, 09:04

Originally posted by Fred2002
Me, well..

Nobody Does It Better
Always Look On The Bright Side of Life
and the them tune to series 4 of Babylon 5!!

I strongly suspect my dad will want Bat Out Of Hell and pretty much anything by Jim Steinman.

As I am pretty sure no one bar the bloke from the council and a chap with a set of bagpipes is going to turn up for my funeral anyway I somehow doubt it will happen.

Hey, that's not true! I'm sure a good crowd from The DVDForum's would turn out as a tribute to one of its own.

Shall we say this Saturday? Bring a bottle? :D

respaul

09-10-2002, 19:20

Dying Days - Screaming Trees

Alive - Pearl Jam:)

tarquin

09-10-2002, 21:38

My mate had requested that at his cremation "Burning Down the House" by Talking Heads, should be played as the coffin was lowered. It seemed strange trying to stifle laughter during such a sombre ceremony.
I would choose "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd, all 9 parts!

MartinC

10-10-2002, 01:16

hmmm... to make 'em sad or happy...

for starters,

Lullaby by Tom Waits

"Sun is red; moon is cracked
Daddy's never coming back
Nothing's ever yours to keep
Close your eyes, go to sleep
If i die before you wake
Don't you cry, don't you weep

Nothing's ever as it seems
Climb the ladder to you dreams
If i die before you wake
Don't you cry, don't you weep
Nothing's ever yours to keep
Close your eyes; go to sleep".

or maybe Through the Long Night by Billy Joel?

"Cold hands, sad eyes
Dark Irish silence
It's so late, but I'll wait
Through the long night with you

Warm tears, Bad dreams
Soft trembling shoulders
The old fears, but I'm here
Through the long night with you

What has it cost you
I almost lost you
A long, long time ago
Oh, you should have told me
But you had to need to know

All your past sins are sins past
You should be sleeping
It's all right, sleep tight
Through the long night with me

No, I didn't start it
You were broken hearted
From a long, long time ago
Oh, the way you hold me
Is all that I need to know

And it's so late, but I'll wait
Through the long night with you".

that song always me feel so sad...:(

happier music when I think of some.

fatdee

10-10-2002, 06:08

ian mcnabb - still got the fever and dobie grey - drift away.

la_folie

10-10-2002, 09:33

Gotta be

The Stranglers - Let Me Down Easy
or
The Stranglers - Everybody Loves You When You`re Dead

WildWayz

10-10-2002, 10:00

Originally posted by RDNZL
JOE SATRIANI - "Always With Me, Always with You" :) [/B]

Good call! :D

Mine would be
Joe Satriani - The Forgotten Part II
or
Dream Theater - Finally Free
or
Dream Theater - The Spirit Carries On

:D

James

Painkiller

10-10-2002, 10:02

Originally posted by respaul

Alive - Pearl Jam:)

How funny would it be to see people's reaction to "whow, whow whow, I'm still alive". Good choice.

I've been thinking about adding Black by Pearl Jam to my list of funeral music, along with Everything Must Go by the Manics and 1959 by the Sisters.

Pike Bishop

10-10-2002, 11:27

God Hates Us All by Slayer

delbert

10-10-2002, 12:18

No Surprises - Radiohead

delbert

10-10-2002, 12:18

No Surprises - Radiohead

chillster76

10-10-2002, 15:29

Langsam from Mahler's 2nd.
If Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philarmonic are busy that day I'd settle for Analogue Skillset by Jackie O'Mother:nono: just to freak everyone out.

If you'd like to have another read of the T&C's (http://www.thedvdforums.com) in regards to swearing

Earl Jolly Brown

10-10-2002, 17:02

Joy Division's 'Atmosphere' for me too - immediately thought of that when I saw the title of this thread - then 'Once in a Lifetime' by Talking Heads...

charles w

10-10-2002, 20:26

hallelujah - jeff buckley

AndyQ

10-10-2002, 21:40

Mine would have to be I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats (I'm gonna get cremated on a Monday)

JamieC460

10-10-2002, 22:08

Originally posted by la_folie
Gotta be

The Stranglers - Let Me Down Easy
or
The Stranglers - Everybody Loves You When You`re Dead

Other possible choices

Dead Ringer
Death And Night And Blood
Burning Up Time
In Heaven She Walks
Dead Loss Angeles
Thrown Away
Never Say Goodbye

Just a thought...

Dollybird01

11-10-2002, 12:12

Drowning Man - U2
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd

Knowing my luck I'd have all my ex-s singing "Woman" by the Anti-Nowhere League

profondorossoargento

11-10-2002, 22:55

The End by The Doors, it has to be!

JoeyOutOfBread

11-10-2002, 23:42

LMFAO @ highway to hell

I would have 'knock on wood' or 'See u later Alligator'
I know I have ripped off from The Frank Skinner show the other night and also Red Dwarf:smokin:

respaul

12-10-2002, 01:27

Originally posted by respaul
Dying Days - Screaming Trees

Alive - Pearl Jam:)

+ Burnin Hell - John Lee Hooker

Michael Mackenzie

12-10-2002, 16:30

"Happy happy joy joy" (a la Ren & Stimpy)

I'm not kidding. Who ever said funerals had to be sad?

playaslaya

12-10-2002, 19:08

Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life

I want everyone there to be as depressed as possible!:o

jack off jill

22-05-2003, 15:33

GREENDAY - time of your life
i just think that would be pretty kool to be played at my funeral...
and... Guns N roses - since i dont have you ..
and jack of jill - fear of dying

TheoGB

22-05-2003, 16:33

Did Robby change his name? The original poster appears to be 'nick dare' who is no longer with us! :nuts:

ixi

22-05-2003, 16:38

I grieve - Peter Gabriel

followed by

Happy Heart - Andy Williams

as the curtains close :wave:

Ian

Yetiboy

22-05-2003, 16:40

Chris Isaak - Graduation Day

Barney_Tabasco

22-05-2003, 23:18

Who is Nick Dare???

gambit

23-05-2003, 02:15

Hear You Me : Jimmy Eat World
Requiem : Saves the Day
New Way Home : Foo Fighters

subdude2k

23-05-2003, 05:35

Queen - The show must go on.

Sam

23-05-2003, 06:57

Thunder Road
The River (both Bruce Springsteen)
Days of our Lives (Queen)

Jedi_MasterDave

23-05-2003, 09:48

I'd Like an upbeat yet reflective funeral....

Pennywise - Bro hymn
A Perfect Circle - Three Libras
Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun
Pearl Jam - Release
U2 - Do you Feel loved
Feeder - Yesterday went too soon
Filter - The Missing
Incubus - The Warmth

Now the Cool....

Foo Fighters - Good Grief
Guttermouth - Blackened Forces (or 'Lipstick')
Deftones - Digital Bath
Filter - Hey man nice shot (or 'Its Gonna Kill me')
Jimi Hendrix - Fire
The Offspring - Bad Habit
Pearl Jam - Alive
RATM - Know your enemy
Snot - Snot
The Start - Los Angelos
Sugar ray - Big Black Woman

Thats a list I'd leave and the family can choose what they like. Hey, Its my funeral! You only die once.... :D

inquisitor

23-05-2003, 18:23

While I don't actually like NIN much, I think "Closer" could heavily annoy as many people as possible ("you bring me closer to God", and the infamous "animal" quote).

On a similar line:

Black Lace - "Agadoo" (most annoying song ever)
Take That - "Back For Good" (for the irony)
Kylie Minogue - "Better The Devil You Know"/"I Should Be So Lucky" (for the unintentional humour)
AC/DC - "Highway To Hell" (cause it's funny. so there.)
Meat Loaf - "Bat Out Of Hell" (ditto)
Blur - "Song 2"
Rob D - "Clubbed To Death"
Bee Gees - "Staying Alive"
The Clash - "London Calling" ("cause I...LIVE BY THE RIVER!!!")
Sex Pistols - "Anarchy In The UK" ("I am an antichrist!")
The Velvet Underground - "Waiting For The Man" ("...twenty-six dollars in my hand...")

Seriously, however:

Radiohead - "Street Spirit"/"Motion Picture Soundtrack"/"True Love Waits"/"Follow Me Around"
Blur - "There's No Other Way"
DJ Shadow - "Blood On The Motorway"/"You Can't Go Home Again"
Air - "All I Need"/"Playground Love" (the latter's from The Virgin Suicides, though...)
New Order - "Blue Monday" (12" version, naturally...)
Joy Division - "New Dawn Fades"/"The Eternal"/"Decades"
Bjork - "All Is Full Of Love"/"Pagan Poetry"

How's that?

Nicky Ray

23-05-2003, 21:21

The Jam - Going Underground :thumbs:

hisredhead

27-05-2003, 20:15

Charlotte Martin- Last Day on Earth :norty:

dunkrag

27-05-2003, 20:20

Live version of Like Spinning Plates - Radiohead, for me. Beautiful song.

RobinL

27-05-2003, 22:13

The Eels - P.S. You Rock My World

'I was at a funeral the day I realised
I wanted to spend my life with you
Sitting down on the steps at the old post office
The flag was flying at half-mast
And I was thinkin' 'bout how everyone is dying
And maybe its time to live'

Painkiller

29-05-2003, 08:54

Originally posted by Barney_Tabasco
Who is Nick Dare???

Well, as the thread was started by Robby, who knows?

searla

29-05-2003, 13:35

Originally posted by dunkrag
Live version of Like Spinning Plates - Radiohead, for me. Beautiful song.

Agreed, very beautiful;)

Unfortuately a lad I used to know died of cancer when we were about 15, he loved queen and wanted "who wants to live forever" played at his funeral. It was possibly the most moving thing I have ever witnessed:(

sharp_circle

29-05-2003, 14:44

Our Lady Peace - Innocent

Robby

29-05-2003, 16:16

Originally posted by Painkiller
Well, as the thread was started by Robby, who knows?

I thought this was my old one but knew there'd been a few since. P'raps they've been merged or something.

Strange :suspect:

Pat Riot

30-05-2003, 18:57

Originally posted by xtrmntr
anything by the manics, korn or some other cool band like placebo who write really meaningful songs not like boybands.

Mmmm guess meaningful songs could be interpreted loosely if you include placebo.. :p Can't comment on Korn but Manics would just scrape in.

Pat Riot

30-05-2003, 18:59

he loved queen and wanted "who wants to live forever" played at his funeral. It was possibly the most moving thing I have ever witnessed:(

Er, do you mean moving as in everyone walked out when Queen came on? :gag:

GooseFair

30-05-2003, 19:36

Road to Perdition - Thomas Newman - a complete contradiction in terms..

Marv

31-05-2003, 21:37

Moby - Whispering Wind

pmdf

31-05-2003, 21:39

Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
Swans - God Damn The Sun
Ween - **** Up A Rope

... strictly in that order :thumbs:

searla

01-06-2003, 09:22

Originally posted by Pat Riot
Er, do you mean moving as in everyone walked out when Queen came on? :gag:

Er, NO!!:oh-hum:

antonyg

01-06-2003, 16:23

Prince - Sometimes it Snows in April
"all good things they say, never last" ;)

JD20

01-06-2003, 21:21

Metallica - Unforgiven II

tbc...

psychicbadger

01-06-2003, 23:49

Originally posted by profondorossoargento
The End by The Doors, it has to be!
i have to agree whole heartedly, Unless, of coarse, I get shot, in which case it would have to be Bulletproof by pop will eat it's self.

agnetha

02-06-2003, 00:38

Fame by Irene Cara. The "I'm gonna live forever" line would be somewhat ironic mind you...

Weaselbert

02-06-2003, 13:55

Pink Floyd - "The Great Gig In The Sky"

The defining moment from 'Dark Side Of The Moon'

darthballs

02-06-2003, 14:13

Ghosts - Japan.

cheers

dartballs

Joemund

10-06-2003, 18:21

it would have to be Frank sinatra -I did it my way

Ayers_UK

12-06-2003, 10:17

BLOOD BROTHERS - Bruce Springsteen

We played king of the mountain out on the end
The world come chargin' up the hill, and we were women and men
Now there's so much that time, time and memory fade away
We got our own roads to ride and chances we gotta take
We stood side by side each one fightin' for the other
We said until we died we'd always be blood brothers

Now the hardness of this world slowly grinds your dreams away
Makin' a fool's joke out of the promises we made
And what once seemed black and white turns to so many shades of gray
We lose ourselves in work to do and bills to pay
And it's a ride, ride, ride, and there ain't much cover
With no one runnin' by your side my blood brother

On through the houses of the dead past those fallen in their tracks
Always movin' ahead and never lookin' back
Now I don't know how I feel, I don't know how I feel tonight
If I've fallen 'neath the wheel, if I've lost or I've gained sight
I don't even know why, I don't know why I made this call
Or if any of this matters anymore after all

But the stars are burnin' bright like some mystery uncovered
I'll keep movin' through the dark with you in my heart
My blood brother

or

PARADISE - Bruce Springsteen

Where the river runs to black
I take the schoolbooks from your pack
Plastics and wire and your kiss
The breath of eternity on your lips

In the crowded marketplace
I drift from face to face
I hold my breath and close my eyes
I hold my breath and close my eyes
And I wait for paradise
And I wait for paradise

The Virginia hills have gone to brown
Another day another sun going down
I visit you in another dream
I visit you in another dream

I reach and feel your hair
Your smell lingers in the air
I brush your cheek with my fingertips
I taste the void upon your lips
And I wait for paradise
And I wait for paradise

I search for you on the other side
Where the river runs clean and wide
Up to my heart the waters rise
Up to my heart the waters rise

I sink `neath the water cool and clear
Drifting down, I disappear
I see you on the other side
I search for the peace in your eyes
But they're as empty as paradise
They're as empty as paradise
I break above the waves
I feel the sun upon my face

fatherofnight

13-06-2003, 23:03

mine would have to include.........

nick cave. he wants you.
dylan. every grain of sand.
and the full 15 minutes long, babe i'm on fire. by nick cave.
dylan. death is not the end.

to have dylan and nick cave present at your funeral. how cool is that?

Listy

14-06-2003, 02:11

Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear The Reaper
Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time
Frank Sinatra - My Way
Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water

Dunno what order they'd be played in though :D

Jonnof

05-05-2005, 12:13

I'm in a cheery kind of mood, and thought I'd start a thread on this subject - look what a search turned up :)

So how about it? My current fave would be the deceptively jolly 'Tonight We Fly' by The Divine Comedy (I prefer my sentiment sneaky to bludgeoning...)

Someone mentioned my other choice waaay back at the start of the thread - the Beatles' 'Across the Universe'.

so what are yours?

anephric

05-05-2005, 13:19

The Finale and End Credits from West Side Story.

Or Friggin' in the Riggin', I haven't decided. Or possibly No Leaf Clover by Metallica (in which case everyone has to play air guitar, including my corpse. Possibly through some kind of animatronics: failing that bits of string).

ruiner

05-05-2005, 14:11

A Warm Place - NIN - as i am being carried in popew style on a big bit of mdf with a maniacle grin on my face

Paradise city - G'n'R - as i get lowered down to be burnt like a burger on an idiots barbeque.

All of this will be followed by the Ruiners stuff raffle - everyone would be given tickets on their way in - prizes relate to tickets - saves fighting really.

"Number 34 - you get .......................the comic collection, Number 35 you get the dvd of freddy got fingered...bad luck kid"

ohood

05-05-2005, 14:14

Such Great Heights - The Postal Service

stillill

05-05-2005, 14:46

Flying Burrito Brothers: Hot Burrito #1 to get them in tears.

Followed by (dependant on how I'm disposed of):
Going Underground (The Jam)
Fire! (The Crazy World of Arthur Brown).

jamiesd

05-05-2005, 15:33

looking glass, the La's

reggie

05-05-2005, 16:17

A Rolf Harris song ;)

Jonnof

05-05-2005, 16:27

A Rolf Harris song ;)

'Court of King Caractacus'?

Never occured to me that I might want to anger the attendees, but now that you mention it...

billyblockhead

05-05-2005, 16:46

I want a selection of 80's TV theme tunes to be played throughout.

The A-Team
Knight Rider
Airwolf
The Equalizer
Street Hawk

Topped off with the theme from either Grandstand or Match of the Day.

SIMON ADEBISI

05-05-2005, 16:48

Cannibal Corpse - Eaten Back To Life.

jamie_rowe

06-05-2005, 16:00

Break On Through (To The Other Side) by the Doors
Also, Endlessly by Muse usually brings a tear to my eye

Pentasa

06-05-2005, 16:46

Unkle feat. Richard Ashcroft - Lonely Soul or possibly Belfast or Chime by Orbital

thescrounger

06-05-2005, 17:15

Nobody Does It Better.

wen

06-05-2005, 17:43

hubby's got his planned:

black sabbath - black sabbath,
reeling in the years - steely dan
lido shuffle - boz scaggs
we close our eyes - go west

he's had this planned for years.

me i just want fancy dress.

thelocalman

06-05-2005, 17:55

I want a selection of 80's TV theme tunes to be played throughout.

The A-Team
Knight Rider
Airwolf
The Equalizer
Street Hawk

Topped off with the theme from either Grandstand or Match of the Day.

I find Grandstand quite moving as it reminded me of my childhood and when I feel a bit down, just hearing this reduces me to tears.

I think I need help now...

la_folie

06-05-2005, 18:13

Let Me Down Easy or Everyone Loves You When You're Dead - either by The Stranglers would be fine

Dan

06-05-2005, 18:19

Sexy MF - Prince

The Bear

07-05-2005, 13:39

The Smiths - Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me

Thomasd

07-05-2005, 21:30

It has to be...

Bon Jovi- Livin' On A Prayer

I aint joking either I'd make that thing the new national anthem if I could.

tizza

08-05-2005, 08:18

Radiohead -high and dry

chrisudell

08-05-2005, 14:18

Beck - Loser :thumbs:

sigur

08-05-2005, 16:23

Detroit Cobras - Life, Love and Leaving

GarethH

08-05-2005, 19:02

R.E.M - Find the River

Quint

08-05-2005, 19:13

Morrissey - Seasick, yet still docked

Idle Child

08-05-2005, 20:53

Seriously:

Heart + Soul - BRMC.
Stormy Clouds - The Verve.

DTSfan

11-05-2005, 13:50

Right now i'd have to say:
100 years - Five For Fighting :)

That said, i'm sure the life i have ahead of me will cause me to have a changed mind ;)

Jim2k

11-05-2005, 13:52

James - Sit Down.

James45

11-05-2005, 14:28

Flogging Molly - If I Ever Leave This World Alive

count almassy

11-05-2005, 14:48

Motorcycle Emptiness.

Kirs-tea

11-05-2005, 15:10

Motorcycle Emptiness by the Manic St. Preachers

boxset

11-05-2005, 19:33

Frank Sinatra - My Way

simonmac

11-05-2005, 19:52

Berbers Adagio For Strings and Bach's Air On A G-String as incidental music at the start.

Meatloaf - Heaven Can Wait

Bon Jovi - Always

And Monty Pythons - Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life as most people will be suicidaly depressed by this time

thatzit

12-05-2005, 22:09

R.E.M - Talk About the Passion

the thing with no name

13-05-2005, 13:29

was at my wife's grandfathers funeral yesterday, he had bagpipe music to come in to, which was quite fitting (not that he's scottish, but its fairly sombre to match the mood).
But we all walked out to 'Walk of Life' by Dire Straits - which was so odd I almost laughed. Particularly as it wasn't the original, but some guitar instumental version that sounded like it came from 'telstar'

Sick Boy

13-05-2005, 16:21

Orange Deluxe - Jupiter's Eye

JamieC460

13-05-2005, 18:55

Great to see this thread revived.

Apart from my two original choices from The Who, I also want

Sympathy For The Devil : The Rolling Stones
Everbody Loves You When Your Dead: The Stranglers
Time To Die: The Stranglers

Not that I'm bitter or anything....

jediross

14-05-2005, 09:44

GREENDAY - time of your life

Another vote for that for me. In fact those that are close to me all know thats how my funeral is gonna be.

Put me in hole.
Play Greenday
Go and have a pint.

Done Deal!!!

:D

Hemzoozlefluff

14-05-2005, 12:28

I'm pretty sure I'd like to have Ben E King's Stand by Me ....what a song!

duckwaffle

03-06-2005, 23:04

Tenacious D : Wonderboy + Tribute

But seriously :
Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve (I can't believe no-one's said this)
Mad World - Micheal Andrews (Ditto this)
Tumble and Fall - Feeder (For when the pallbearers drop the coffin and my mutilated corpse flies out)

Yoshi

06-06-2005, 09:29

Ah, this is SO easy!

Guns N Roses - Knockin' on Heaven's Door

Blink 182 - I Miss You

My Chemical Romance - Helena

Then just to get everyone's spirits up... Shut Up by Simple Plan. :D

PERFECT for a funeral I tells ya! :clap:

stu_69

06-06-2005, 11:25

Straight to hell by the Clash

or Lucky man by the Verve

Stu

cabor

06-06-2005, 17:56

Depends whose arranging mine -

Aaron Copland - If its the mrs
The Ying Tong Song - If its my brothers

Edmund

07-06-2005, 17:24

Killed by death & Dancing on your grave by Motorhead! :lol:

Malabbey

07-06-2005, 22:42

Not sure. Maybe 'Please Don't Go' by KWS :lol:

That said, The saddest song I've heard at a funeral was 'Girl, I'm Gonna Miss You' by Milli Vanilli. Had me welling up did that one. Worst thing was she was a good friend of mine and died at only 18 :(

SIMON ADEBISI

08-06-2005, 06:24

Tenacious D : Wonderboy

That would be hilarious. The whole church would probably starting laughing at the "mind bullets......thats telekinesis Kyle" line though.

jacquesbrel

10-06-2005, 11:16

Zappa's divine guitar instrumental "Watermelon in Easter Hay" (the one used at end of Y Tu Mama Tambien)
King Crimson's Epitaph
Pink Floyd's Great Gig in the Sky

Mr Milo

10-06-2005, 16:37

Sounds awful to many, I bet, but I would like "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and "Club Tropicana" played at my funeral.
I'm determined that upbeat music and things be the order of the day. I love my life generally and want people to remember me as being a bit off the wall, but generally a pleasant, good-natured guy who laughed a lot.
....then again, no1 wants to get into a discussion with me about how I would rather shuffle off this mortal coil.

Stevie G

10-06-2005, 23:09

Pink Floyd - Brain damage/Eclipse

And The Doors - When the music's over

;)

Boink!

11-06-2005, 00:16

Considering you only get around 20 - 25 minutes per service with a cremation (was sadly at one today and timed it), and with the talking by what ever reverend you've chosen, and if there's going to be a hymn or two (or maybe a couple of rounds of "If you're happy and you know it...) you'll going to be left with music going in and music going out.
Personally, if I can't get James Brown to do my eulogy, then a powerpoint presentation will suffice.
Music going in would be: "2129", by Alabama 3,
and going out.... "Frankenstein" by the Edgar Winter Group.