I have always wanted the KC and the Sunshine Band version of Disco Inferno to play as I go through the crem curtains.
Before that I would like everyone in the pews to join in Neat, Neat, Neat by the Damned to get the place cracking up.
My wife and I had a Stolychnya fuelled discussion about this a few years back,
she said she'd have The Eagles, "Desperado", for me on the way in because it described me.
I said that flattered me, and I only wished that it were true.
I eventually agreed that she could have Celine Dion's "Because you loved me"
for me on the way out, providing she had Leann Rimes, "Amazing Grace" for me on the way in.
In the final analysis, they can play anything they like, I won't be there to argue.
How Many Licks? by Lil' Kim and Yes Sir, I Can Boogie by Baccara. Time permitting, hopefully they can wedge Donna Summer's MacArthur Park in there too. I want it to be a very sombre occasion.
I probably would have You're Not here from Silent Hill3 game.
For something more amusing perhaps I'm alive by Don Fardon or Can't you Hear me Knocking by The Rolling Stones or Greag Gig in the Sky By Pink Floyd. Or maybe a compilation of classic game music such as Mario Bros and Sonic and Megaman. Ending with the Metal Gear Solid theme with Snake? Snake?! SNAAAAKE!
I must say, I don't think people fully think it through when they request "funny" or overly upbeat songs for their funeral service. I suspect they want everyone to be happy in spite of the occasion, but the reality is that family and close friends do get very upset at these services, and the brevity of such music doesn't necessarily help.
I went to a funeral of a lovely friend last month, and her family were besides themselves with grief, sobbing at the front of the chapel. When the chaplain started playing Dancing Queen through the sound system, you could sense everyone thinking, "Her sons and husband don't seem to feel very upbeat about this. Is this a song we can enjoy right now?". Rather than being a spiritual effect, the song just ends up making the atmosphere a little uncomfortable.
I say there's nothing wrong with setting up a sombre atmosphere at your funeral and letting those who need to grieve with sadness, and save the dancing for the after-service party!
I have also made my kids promise that one of them will stand up dramatically, and cry an anguished "Motherrrr!" like the boss's funeral in The IT Crowd.
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or Wake Me up When September Ends by Greenday.
I just think they would sound good.
Before that I would like everyone in the pews to join in Neat, Neat, Neat by the Damned to get the place cracking up.
Thank you :cool:
she said she'd have The Eagles, "Desperado", for me on the way in because it described me.
I said that flattered me, and I only wished that it were true.
I eventually agreed that she could have Celine Dion's "Because you loved me"
for me on the way out, providing she had Leann Rimes, "Amazing Grace" for me on the way in.
In the final analysis, they can play anything they like, I won't be there to argue.
Ae fond kiss and then we sever
Ae farewell, alas forever
Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee
Warring sighs and groans I'll wage thee
Rabbie Burns.
They'd always think of me when they heard my song choices anyway, whether I had them played at my funeral or not.
For something more amusing perhaps I'm alive by Don Fardon or Can't you Hear me Knocking by The Rolling Stones or Greag Gig in the Sky By Pink Floyd. Or maybe a compilation of classic game music such as Mario Bros and Sonic and Megaman. Ending with the Metal Gear Solid theme with Snake? Snake?! SNAAAAKE!
Guaranteed tears but no time.
I'm torn between wanting my mourners to feel sad that I've gone but happy that I was around.
Probably Van Morrison for my exit.
Kingston Town ~ UB40. My favourite song from my favourite band
Ding Dong... etc
I vow to thee my country. Would be my choices
My husband's are Freebird, Paranoid and Always look on the bright side of life
Or Spem in alium, but I do prefer Miserere.
She was buried dressed as Big Bird too.
I thought Spem in alium was a song to have sex to rather than exit to?
I went to a funeral of a lovely friend last month, and her family were besides themselves with grief, sobbing at the front of the chapel. When the chaplain started playing Dancing Queen through the sound system, you could sense everyone thinking, "Her sons and husband don't seem to feel very upbeat about this. Is this a song we can enjoy right now?". Rather than being a spiritual effect, the song just ends up making the atmosphere a little uncomfortable.
I say there's nothing wrong with setting up a sombre atmosphere at your funeral and letting those who need to grieve with sadness, and save the dancing for the after-service party!
Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel
To where you are - G4
and Pachelbels Canon.
I reserve the right to change my mind next week though!
Knowing my family they will leave that in.
I have also made my kids promise that one of them will stand up dramatically, and cry an anguished "Motherrrr!" like the boss's funeral in The IT Crowd.