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what will your funeral music be?
December 7, 2008 at 7:46 pm
When I go, I want what is termed round here a " woodland burial " which involves being planted in a local parkland area with a simple tree/bush to mark the spot. I like the idea of my remains fertilising the soil and ushering in new plant life. Another advantage is it is cheaper than your traditional funeral! ( more dosh left for the kids ).
I would currently choose Beethoven to kick the gig off with the 2nd movement, the slow bit, of the Emperor piano concerto...totally sublime!
That lasts about 7 minutes, so the throng won't get too bored, hopefully.
Having duly planted me and done whatever, the mood would change with the playing of " Some Kind Of Wonderful " by the Soul Brothers Six, one of the best uptempo soul classics to send them all off to the wake in an upbeat frame of mind!
What'll yours be like??

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RE: what will your funeral music be?
December 7, 2008 at 7:47 pm
During my cremation: The Doors - Light my fire.
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RE: what will your funeral music be?
December 7, 2008 at 8:09 pm
I don't think I know that one. I chose The Doors as using "Light my fire" on my cremation sort of reflects on my kind of humour and bring some levity in the ceremony.
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RE: what will your funeral music be?
December 8, 2008 at 8:25 am
Somehow I don't think I'll be planning my funeral anything but I would hope my loved ones honour my memeory by playing music I (then) used to like and that perhaps had some meaning to me ... I doubt any of it would be rock or metal though.
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RE: what will your funeral music be?
December 8, 2008 at 8:27 am
Probably one of these three songs:
Bad Religion - No Direction
Politikal Relidjion (my former band) - Addicted to the truth
Monza - Van God los.
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