Your funeral song?

For me, I think it would all depend on what time of my life I die. If I died prematurely at a young age I would probably want Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton. It's a really sad song and is definitely appropriate for anyone who dies long before their time. Plus, I think Clapton wrote it after his young son died unexpectedly. Even if I went to a funeral of a total stranger I would get emotional if that song came on.

But, if I live a long, great life, I would definitely want a party song so everyone can celebrate and remember my life, which has always been a party anyway. Maybe something by Jimmy Buffet.....

This topic is a bit of a downer BUT I think that I would prefer no music really, especially any sentimental depressing tune to nake people feel more sad.

But if I had to choose some songs I would prefer something to make the people there smile and or laugh, like songs that all my friends know I like, like Start of Something New or Breaking Free from High School Musical.

Then again if I was to choose emotive I would have to choose Aloha 'Oe from the Lilo and Stitch soundtrack. A song that Lilo's sister Nani sings on their last night together.

Or not a song but some dialogue from Beauty and the Beast. This occurs after the storming of the castle and after Gaston stabbed the Beast in the back:

Beast: You- You came back.

Belle: Of course I came back. I couldn't let them... Oh, this is all my fault. If only I'd gotten here sooner.

Beast: Maybe it's better... it's better this way.

Belle: Don't talk like that. You'll be all right. We're together now. Everything's going to be fine, you'll see.

Beast: At least... I got to see you... one last time.

Better than a song.

Anyway enough of this post. It really is a depressing thing to think about.

Stitch

Stitch...that is so you. I love ya!!!!

By sea, by land. Aye, I'm Scottish too.

If I wanted a really sad funeral where I could still make people cry after I was dead, then I would choose Motion Picture Soundtrack by Radiohead. Anyone who's heard that I'm sure will agree that it was made for funerals.

But I probably would go with something like 'Strawberry Fields' - The Beatles. Its not sad, but not too cheerful for a funeral, anyway I think I should wait at least a few more years before planning my funeral.

What Tartan is that Vincent It looks a lot like my family 1 (Davidson clan)

But I think that 'Live Forever' by Oasis would be a little inapproapriate.

How about 'another one bites the dust' by queen

How about 'another one bites the dust' by queen

You drinking again?

"Doing the Unstuck" by The Cure.

Yup.

I assume I'll be cremated, so "Firestarter" by the Prodigy.

That tune is not only apt for the occasion, but it will literally shake the room with bass and my mourners just won't be able to have that 'Amazing Grace' style sad moment, I would hope that it made them laugh.

Failing that, a looped recording of me saying "Only fools are enslaved by time and space! Party On!"

Actually on second thought I think if possible I would want to have this song and video!
Seriously, as I am probably a lot closer to this scenario than most of you, and it really tells a lot about how my life is so connected to Lost... and in particular about all the Lost friends I have made here,and on LT. Don't worry I am not about to kick the bucket any-time soon. Well at least not till long after Lost has its conclusion.
Thanks wtfsignmeup and ProfOzone.

Is This It? The Strokes!

solarchap wrote:I assume I'll be cremated, so "Firestarter" by the Prodigy."

F'in beautiful. I love it!!!

This is not really something i've put much thought into. Planning my own funeral and all. But who wouldn't love the entire Wish You Were Here album played? If i had to pick fast, i'd probably say the soundtrack to Breaking the Waves.(its a beautiful movie if you've not seen it.)

1. In A Broken Dream - Python Lee Jackson

2. Hot Love - T-Rex

3. Child In Time - Deep Purple

4. Suzanne - Leonard Cohen

5. Virginia Plain - Roxy Music

6. All The Way From Memphis - Mott The Hoople

7. He's Gonna Step On You Again - John Kongos

8. Whisky In The Jar - Thin Lizzy

9. Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procul Harum

10. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John

11. Cross Eyed Mary - Jethro Tull

12. Siciliana - J.S. Bach

And for a final good ‘ol’ red-neck-y send out, Mojo Nixon’s – You Can’t Kill Me

(Lemme see if I can put a youtube link in for that one)


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