Which music at your funeral?

[ChamberNut]

Carter can be played at my funeral, since I'll be dead anyway.

[Keemun]

I've often considered this question, despite not liking to think about my own death.  After attending my father-in-law's funeral in September it's now my opinion that funerals are primarily for those who are left behind.  Thus, I won't insist on specific music being played at my funeral because those in attendance may not, indeed probably will not, appreciate it as much as I do.  But I might consider making some suggestions if/when I reach the old age where one begins planning his own funeral.

[MN Dave]

The Stranglers - "Let Me Down Easy"

[Renfield]

Haven't we done this thread before?

How about a 'What music you would like played when you make a thread about music for your funeral' thread?

[Brian]

Funny, you're an atheist,... you're dead,... and you care?

Yes. I want people to be consoled and feel a bit better about it all, and music is a powerful emotional force. Plus it's a way for people to feel a little bit of my 'soul'.

[Hollywood]

The Maurerissche Trauermusik (Masonic Funeral Music) K.477 by Mozart is one that I want played at my funeral. Another would be Schubert's Ave Maria which is a popular choice for many a Viennese funeral here.

[Szykneij]

Haven't we done this thread before?

and the mourners are all singin'
as they drag you by your feet
but the hangman isn't hanging
and they put you on the street

[secondwind]

Well, I definitely want my favorite Gerald Finzi song, Fear no more the heat of the sun. If you haven't heard it, take five minutes and listen now.  Then you won't even have to make it to my funeral!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h06ng36TQgk

[drogulus]

I've often considered this question, despite not liking to think about my own death.  After attending my father-in-law's funeral in September it's now my opinion that funerals are primarily for those who are left behind.  Thus, I won't insist on specific music being played at my funeral because those in attendance may not, indeed probably will not, appreciate it as much as I do.  But I might consider making some suggestions if/when I reach the old age where one begins planning his own funeral.

    I like to think about death...better do it now..

    It was a profound moment in human history when the dead were first buried, and then buried with their personal effects, an important stage in the creation of a conscious self. How different those humans must have been from their immediate ancestors.

   

Well, I definitely want my favorite Gerald Finzi song, Fear no more the heat of the sun. If you haven't heard it, take five minutes and listen now.  Then you won't even have to make it to my funeral!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h06ng36TQgk

    That's a wonderful song. I might like an instrumental work, though, such as the Prelude for String Orchestra.
    [mp3=200,20,0,center]http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/11/2/1559968/07%20-%20Prelude%20for%20String%20Orchestra%2C%20Op.%2025.mp3[/mp3]
    Maybe there's too much development.

Funny, you're an atheist,... you're dead,... and you care?

Yes. I want people to be consoled and feel a bit better about it all, and music is a powerful emotional force. Plus it's a way for people to feel a little bit of my 'soul'.

    He cares now. This reminds me of the philosophical football coach who consoles his team after a loss by saying "In a hundred years it won't matter." and the equally philosophical player who responds "Why should I care about what doesn't matter in a hundred years?".  

[secondwind]

Yes, Drogulus, I like the Prelude.  In fact, I'm remembering how much I like Finzi.  Maybe I'll add Regret not me to the funeral.  Hey, it's my funeral, I might as well have what I want!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIxj4zr65b4