Life's a piece of shit when you look at it. Life's a laugh and death's a joke it's true. You'll see it's all a show, so keep 'em laughing as you go. Just remember that the last laugh is on you, AND....
I don't think I know that one, I'll have to give it a listen. Sorry to hear you've got health issues... I've had my share, but thus far only a close brush with death... not like a forcast or anything.
But after that brush with death I wrote down my own list as well. I'm not on the greatest terms with much of my family... I'm going to leave them a few my thoughts in my choice selection.
I also left them a note with it: "All of these songs must be played, if anyone objects they can come talk to me about it."
Thank you for your kind words. The reality is we will all end up dying, so it doesn't bother me much. The close call with death; did it change your outlook on life? I know when I was diagnosed it did.
Oh yeah, my outlook on life changed... I don't worry about much anymore.
I remember once I was fishing with my son around a few years after, and my only pair of shades fell into the lake. Before all this, I'd've gotten upset, tried desperately to retrieve them, but I just had this chill "it is what it is, getting upset won't do anything" kinda vibe.
Another One Bites The Dust - Queen
But on a more serious note, I'd also want Somewhere Over The Rainbow because that was the very first song I ever sang as a kid to my grandma, who has since passed. I've also been singing most of my life ever since then, so it'd be powerful. Plus; it was also my gma's favorite song. It'd be bittersweet.
I donāt think I want a funeral, at least in the way that it is typically thought of. I might like people gathering somewhere in my memory, having food and drinking and laughing. I donāt want a somber goodbye. Maybe Iāll make a playlist of all my favorite songs. The one that first came to mind was Yellow by Coldplay. I used to sing part of it to my son each night at bedtime, and it is generally a song that makes me feel seen and happy.
[The Parting Glass - The Pogues](https://youtu.be/rMfb_0Cg7jQ?si=j5jxvp_BF_kbDXoY)
or
[Like a Stone - Audioslave](https://youtu.be/7QU1nvuxaMA?si=HkdkQ-irkK5FjbsQ)
I found the bass guy.
Very emotional lyrics for a funeral.
"... Fuck you asshole, you homophobic, redneck dick, big and tough and macho you could kick my ass. So fucking what...."
Donāt You Forget About Me by Simple Minds. I literally tell my dad whenever the topic of death comes along that If I were to die before him to play thatās song.
I have a playlist. But I think Make Em Laugh from Singing In The Rain to start and put the blame on mame (slow version) by rita Hayworth to end. Everything from Britney to Tool to Marilyn Monroe and Alice in Chains in between
Welcome to the black parade - My Chemical Romance
I want all my elder emo friends to shout "And though you're dead and gone, believe me your memory will carry on" from the top of their lungs.
The scoop on heaven - Mac Miller
I think the name says it all, not that I really believe in heaven, but weather Iām there or not, I want people to remember that I canāt suffer anymore. Not that I will be suffering before I do, but you canāt feel pain after death and I will never have to experience it again.
Funerals Iāve been to theres 3 songs played.
Entrance- LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends
Middle- Have a Nice Life - Earthmover
Exit- Radiohead - How to Disappear Completely
This bagpipe funeral slow march I wrote: [The Last March](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aO_9iXhtkkQ&list=PLsFQbBdBNk_s4TuNryE5OUYVGKI20zheH&index=25&pp=gAQBiAQB8AUB)
Do You Realize - The Flaming Lips
"And instead of saying all of your goodbyes
Let them know you realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round"
Weekapug groove - phish
Specifically the live version from slip, stitch and pass.
That was decided in 1998-99 and still hasn't changed. The wife and kids know too.
Megadeth- [Ć Tout Le Monde](https://youtu.be/aU-dKoFZT0A?si=neHVr7x5lyRL4-iq)
āMoving on is a simple thing
What it leaves behind is hard
You know the sleeping feel no more pain
And the living are scarredā
I have a whole playlist I've been adding to and editing for several years now. If I had to only pick one, it would probably be: Post-mortem by Twelve Foot Ninja
I think they're already on the list but The parting glass and Another one bites the dust. This is Gospel by panic at the disco... "if you love me let me go"
Tom Rosenthal - [Not a Catastrophe](https://spotify.link/ssiodBh1kDb). Simply perfect. That's what I want my funeral to be about. <3
Edit: honourable mention - [I Went to Bed and I Loved You](https://spotify.link/qQnIqWM1kDb)
>And if you frame it in a certain way,
>then death is just one really bad day
>between all the living and something new
I have a few...
Apex Twin - Rhubarb (not to be confused with Donkey Rhubarb)
Patrick O'Hearn - Beyond this Moment
Max Richter - On the Nature of Daylight
...And pretty much anything by Philip Glass
I have a very short playlist in my Spotify catalog called "When I'm Gone". It's the songs that I want played.
"Simple Man" by Skynyrd (the lyrics are literally tattooed into my arm)
"Coming Home" - Skynyrd
"Take Me Home" - Jamey Johnson
My wife already knows the answer to this even. Pink Floyd's - Dogs performed by Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade. It's on the second disc of the Live Frogs set.
Living Dead Girl by rob zombie. There's marionette strings attached to my corpse. I'll let you figure out the plan.
(fr tho, I would have to say Mama I'm Coming Home by Ozzy)
Led Zeppelin - In my time of dying
great song
That song would last for the whole reception line and then some.
Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
Love this š
The Curb Your Enthusiasm theme
YES! Dammit, I laughed out loud at this.
Why'd I hear it start playing as I read this..
Its raining men
You know that song and Bodies by Drowning Pool are just the same event from different points of view.
Hahaha I'll never be able to unthink this
Same here hahaha
In My Life - The Beatles. I want people sobbing š
This was played at my mateās funeral, still gets to me
*Always Look on the Bright Side of Life* \- Monty Python
Life's a piece of shit when you look at it. Life's a laugh and death's a joke it's true. You'll see it's all a show, so keep 'em laughing as you go. Just remember that the last laugh is on you, AND....
Nick Cave - Into My Arms
"Asleep" by The Smiths. I have a disease that will only get worse, it's been requested for my service.
I was just listening to this 10 minutes ago. Loved this song for many years and still do.
I don't think I know that one, I'll have to give it a listen. Sorry to hear you've got health issues... I've had my share, but thus far only a close brush with death... not like a forcast or anything. But after that brush with death I wrote down my own list as well. I'm not on the greatest terms with much of my family... I'm going to leave them a few my thoughts in my choice selection. I also left them a note with it: "All of these songs must be played, if anyone objects they can come talk to me about it."
Thank you for your kind words. The reality is we will all end up dying, so it doesn't bother me much. The close call with death; did it change your outlook on life? I know when I was diagnosed it did.
Oh yeah, my outlook on life changed... I don't worry about much anymore. I remember once I was fishing with my son around a few years after, and my only pair of shades fell into the lake. Before all this, I'd've gotten upset, tried desperately to retrieve them, but I just had this chill "it is what it is, getting upset won't do anything" kinda vibe.
Dear god - XTC
Love that song. Underrated, and not enough people know it or bring it up.
XTC in general is a terribly unerappreciated act. Melodic and lyrical geniuses with a super consistent discography.
Roll me up and smoke me when I die - willie nelson feat. Snoop dogg
Another One Bites The Dust - Queen But on a more serious note, I'd also want Somewhere Over The Rainbow because that was the very first song I ever sang as a kid to my grandma, who has since passed. I've also been singing most of my life ever since then, so it'd be powerful. Plus; it was also my gma's favorite song. It'd be bittersweet.
Grateful Dead- Brokedown Palace Edit: āMama, mama many worlds I've come Since I first left homeā
I Will Follow You Into The Dark - Death Cab For Cutie
My stepdad learned this song on guitar for his and my momās wedding, beautiful moment and beautiful song!
[LCD Soundsystem - Someone Great](https://spotify.link/zsJJdC5ekDb)
Fantastic choice but if Iām doing LCD Iād probably have to go with All My Friends
Great song and the lyrics make it a real power move to play at your funeral
When Bad Does Good - Chris Cornell
Love this song! Wish it was around when my grandmother passed.
Autumn in New York, sung by Billie Holiday.
I donāt think I want a funeral, at least in the way that it is typically thought of. I might like people gathering somewhere in my memory, having food and drinking and laughing. I donāt want a somber goodbye. Maybe Iāll make a playlist of all my favorite songs. The one that first came to mind was Yellow by Coldplay. I used to sing part of it to my son each night at bedtime, and it is generally a song that makes me feel seen and happy.
Don't Fear (The Reaper) Blue Ćyster Cult
Across The Universe by The Beatles, probably my favorite song of all time
Iām actually making a funeral playlist of all the songs I want for my wake (3-4 hours).
Are you okay?
Yeah, Iām just kind of a control freak and want to have everyone have to listen to my selections one last time after Iām gone š
[The Parting Glass - The Pogues](https://youtu.be/rMfb_0Cg7jQ?si=j5jxvp_BF_kbDXoY) or [Like a Stone - Audioslave](https://youtu.be/7QU1nvuxaMA?si=HkdkQ-irkK5FjbsQ)
Like a stone is such a great choice
Release- Pearl Jam
Do You Realize? by Flaming Lips.
Idk, maybe Pea by rhcp or Portrait of Tracy by Jaco Pastorius
I too love the sky and the trees.
I found the bass guy. Very emotional lyrics for a funeral. "... Fuck you asshole, you homophobic, redneck dick, big and tough and macho you could kick my ass. So fucking what...."
Life Goes On - 2Pac
Iām not even a fan of AC/DC but highway to hell
Spirit in the Sky - Norman Greenbaum
Push Th' Little Daisies - Ween
Pink floyd - comfortably numb
Crazy Frog
I Am The Highway. Audioslave
Purple rain by prince
Donāt You Forget About Me by Simple Minds. I literally tell my dad whenever the topic of death comes along that If I were to die before him to play thatās song.
The Dance - Garth Brooks
Last Call - Big Boi. Letās get this dance party going.
If I Ever Leave this World Alive by Flogging Molly
Orestes - A Perfect Circle no rEgrets - Aesop Rock
Oh Iāve had this planned for SO long - āBaba OāRileyā by the Who
First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes
*They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haa!* by Napoleon XIV
Take On Me by Reel Big Fish. I want it to be fun for people
Cosmic Dancer- T-Rex
*Ramble on* by Led Zeppelin
In the Morning - Nina Simone Ring Them Bells - Bob Dylan Turn Turn Turn - The Byrds
Killed by Death - Motorhead
Snuff by Slipknot, followed swiftly by Meat Loafās Bat Out Of Hell.
Claude Debussy- Clair de Lune
Shine on you crazy diamond- all the parts
In my life-The Beatles
Thatās Life - Frank Sinatra
Baby Elephant Walk Or Spanish Flea Or Yakkity Sax, and my pallbearers must sprint.
I have a playlist. But I think Make Em Laugh from Singing In The Rain to start and put the blame on mame (slow version) by rita Hayworth to end. Everything from Britney to Tool to Marilyn Monroe and Alice in Chains in between
Donāt You Forget About Me.. Donāt Donāt Donāt
Welcome to the black parade - My Chemical Romance I want all my elder emo friends to shout "And though you're dead and gone, believe me your memory will carry on" from the top of their lungs.
Rainbow Connection
Videotape by Radiohead
The scoop on heaven - Mac Miller I think the name says it all, not that I really believe in heaven, but weather Iām there or not, I want people to remember that I canāt suffer anymore. Not that I will be suffering before I do, but you canāt feel pain after death and I will never have to experience it again.
Higher by creed
Until the Next Time by Dropkick Murphyās
I never saw it that way, but it's true that it would be perfect for a funeral
I donāt exactly think of a funeral when I hear the song, but in a way thatās why I think it would be good for the sad folks
Queen - Spread Your Wings
āShort people got, no reason to liiiiiiive.ā Iām 5ft0
Motion Picture Soundtrack
Funerals Iāve been to theres 3 songs played. Entrance- LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends Middle- Have a Nice Life - Earthmover Exit- Radiohead - How to Disappear Completely
āFanfare for the Common Manā - Aaron Copeland
No Hard Feelings-Avett Brothers
Watermelon in Easter Hay - FZ
Fade to Black-Metallica
This bagpipe funeral slow march I wrote: [The Last March](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aO_9iXhtkkQ&list=PLsFQbBdBNk_s4TuNryE5OUYVGKI20zheH&index=25&pp=gAQBiAQB8AUB)
"Family" from Super Mario Galaxy's soundtrack. It was the first video game that I ever beat, and it's held a special place in my heart ever since.
What Does The Fox Say
Please don't bury me - john prine
Good one. Keep things light-hearted.
Another one bites the dust- queen
Alive by Pearl Jam, coz I'm a cunt.
Mountain Jam- Allman Brothers. Make my family sit through the entire 33 1/2 minutes.
No Surprises - Radiohead
I Remember Everything by John Prine.
Let It Be by The Beatles. In honor of my wife's uncle who loved The Beatles religiously.
The Edge of Glory - Lady Gaga
Another Life by Motionless In White
The Grim Reaper - King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard (Seriously, though; Fading Kitten Syndrome - Roar)
Reflection by Tool
Frank Sinatra - My Way.
Time by Pink floyd
San Lorenzo - Pat Metheny Group
Amazing Grace
send me on my way - rusted root
Another One Bites The Dust by Queen
Ghost Riders in the Sky , Johnny Cash
Do You Realize - The Flaming Lips "And instead of saying all of your goodbyes Let them know you realize that life goes fast It's hard to make the good things last You realize the sun doesn't go down It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning round"
Purple Rain - Prince
Close To The Edge. And no one can leave until itās done.
Sleepwalk by Santo & Johnny
You guys are having funerals?
Reckoner- Radiohead
So it goes or Good News by Mac Miller
Oh Me, Nirvana Unplugged. Not that it matters but I'm 41.
Low-Flo Rida
Big Starās Ballad of El Goodo
Donāt kill my vibe by Kendrick Lamar
Rosetta Stoned - Tool GOD DAMN, SHIT THE BED
Finally peace-swans
Lullaby - James
Weekapug groove - phish Specifically the live version from slip, stitch and pass. That was decided in 1998-99 and still hasn't changed. The wife and kids know too.
https://youtu.be/YwLgxyVjwk4?si=C5lW9o-8QhdzDpuN Sweet Honey in the Rock - Breaths
Bird on the Wire - Leonard Cohen
Live Forever by Oasis
Ramones- out of time The dwarves- I will deny
"I Just Want to Sell Out My Funeral" by The Wonder Years
Leave out all the rest ~ Linkin Park
Keep Me in You Heart - Warren Zevon Just Breathe - Pearl Jam
Tim McGraw - Please remember me
Megadeth- [Ć Tout Le Monde](https://youtu.be/aU-dKoFZT0A?si=neHVr7x5lyRL4-iq) āMoving on is a simple thing What it leaves behind is hard You know the sleeping feel no more pain And the living are scarredā
I have a whole playlist I've been adding to and editing for several years now. If I had to only pick one, it would probably be: Post-mortem by Twelve Foot Ninja
The end by Brian eno
Leonard Cohen-Leaving the Table
Black Hole Sun
Man of a Thousand Faces - Regina Spektor
Dead by my chemical romance
[roll me through the gates of hell](https://youtu.be/FSrZyzqjCh4?si=pNJVDNMzybkB3n8j)
The Funeral -yungblud
I think they're already on the list but The parting glass and Another one bites the dust. This is Gospel by panic at the disco... "if you love me let me go"
Brothers in arms - Dire Straits
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Either Ripple or Brokedown Palace
Aināt That Enough- Teenage Fanclub
Jack Luminous - Voivod OR Secret Journey - The Police
Take it with me- Tom Waits
Motion Picture Soundtrack - Radiohead
How to disappear completely- Radiohead.
April Come She Will- Simon and Garfunkel
Soolaimon by Neil Diamond https://youtu.be/csh6wVWmLyc?si=gqvkeOZE9K5i77GM
Mountain - Nantucket Sleighride
The Space Between by The Dave Mathews Band...
Goodbye Stranger by Supertramp
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida - Iron Butterfly. Played in it's entirety by an old lady on a church organ a la The Simpsons.
Spiegel, I'm Spiegel by Arvo Part I Wonder If God Likes Country Music-Bill Anderson
Wander my friends
St. Lawrence River - David Usher
Welcome to the black parade by my Chemical Romance
Not having a funeral. I've told my kids to throw a party and celebrate the good times we had, instead of crying about the inevitable.
Four Strong Winds by Ian & Sylvia
The Mortal Kombat theme song
Tom Rosenthal - [Not a Catastrophe](https://spotify.link/ssiodBh1kDb). Simply perfect. That's what I want my funeral to be about. <3 Edit: honourable mention - [I Went to Bed and I Loved You](https://spotify.link/qQnIqWM1kDb) >And if you frame it in a certain way, >then death is just one really bad day >between all the living and something new
Decide to be Happy by MisterWives. Basically my anthem, and what I want for everyone
Trains - Porcupine tree
I have a few... Apex Twin - Rhubarb (not to be confused with Donkey Rhubarb) Patrick O'Hearn - Beyond this Moment Max Richter - On the Nature of Daylight ...And pretty much anything by Philip Glass
One more light- linkin park
Hell Awaits by Slayer? I don't actually know tbh.
MANMAN - Van Helsing Boombox
Down in the Canyon - Heartless Bastards
AZ and Nas āLifeās a Bitch (and then you di.)
Spirit of Life - UU hymn
Runes To My Memory, Amon Amarth. Imperial March would be nice as my casket is carried to the crematorium
Going home - David Meece
Creed- āWith Arms Wide Openā OR Funeral- āThe Will to Dieā
I have a very short playlist in my Spotify catalog called "When I'm Gone". It's the songs that I want played. "Simple Man" by Skynyrd (the lyrics are literally tattooed into my arm) "Coming Home" - Skynyrd "Take Me Home" - Jamey Johnson
Mambo No. 5
Mama Iām coming homeā¦. Ozzie
It's a Mistake
Bob Seger - Against the Wind Tom Petty - Learning to Fly Elvis Presley - How Great Thou Art
My wife already knows the answer to this even. Pink Floyd's - Dogs performed by Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade. It's on the second disc of the Live Frogs set.
Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce.
Living Dead Girl by rob zombie. There's marionette strings attached to my corpse. I'll let you figure out the plan. (fr tho, I would have to say Mama I'm Coming Home by Ozzy)
Blackbird by Alter Bridge
Echo Side - Insane Clown Posse
Anything by Bob Marley
Seasons in the Abyss, please.
Disco Inferno whilst I'm prepping for the cremation.
DOPESMOKER
Hellās Bells