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Which 3 pieces of music would you choose for your funeral

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MikeRafone · 27/09/2023 10:59

Only 3

What a wonderful world

the world has been a wonderful host, it truly is a beautiful place and I shall be sad to leave

Piano Concerto No. 2: II. Andante

Its a beautiful creation, so soft and gentle

Glen Cambell wichita lineman

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ladypenelopesfan · 27/09/2023 19:56

LindorDoubleChoc · 27/09/2023 17:36

Morning Has Broken - Cat Stevens
The theme from the TV series Black Beauty
Chopin Nocturne Op 9 no. 2 in E flat

The 'Black Beauty' theme is called "Galloping Home" and played by the London Symphony Orchestra...

BIWI · 27/09/2023 19:57

rumred · 27/09/2023 19:50

Hills of the north rejoice. Best hymn ever

On your own - verve

Cabaret - Lisa minelli

Yes! Fantastic hymn. We had it at our wedding, much to the vicar's puzzlement. I love it. The words but also the music.

Alpacasmum · 27/09/2023 19:59

The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Handel

Careless Whisper - George Michael.

Where do you go to my lovely?

LindorDoubleChoc · 27/09/2023 19:59

ladypenelopesfan · 27/09/2023 19:56

The 'Black Beauty' theme is called "Galloping Home" and played by the London Symphony Orchestra...

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Yes, thank you, I do know exactly what it is.

Choux · 27/09/2023 19:59

I like the thought of Mr Blue Sky by ELO as well.

I went to the funeral of someone who died in their mid 40s from cancer and this was the last song. It was lovely and I now think of her whenever I hear it.

YokoOnosBigHat · 27/09/2023 20:01

Montgomerymmoose · 27/09/2023 17:42

Living In A Box by Living In A Box .

This is inspired. I'm adding it to my list.

weegiemum · 27/09/2023 20:03

O Jesus I Have Promised (hymn)

In Christ Alone (modern hymn, (for the line "from life's first cry, to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny")

Sh'Boom (from the soundtrack to the Cars movie).

PetronellaOsgood · 27/09/2023 20:04

Thank You for the days- Kirsty MacColl
Blackbird - The Beatles
Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel

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MikeRafone · 27/09/2023 20:07

YokoOnosBigHat · 27/09/2023 20:01

This is inspired. I'm adding it to my list.

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A dear friend of mine had this played as the last piece of music at their funeral - it wasn't listed on the funeral program either. Everyone stood listening and as it dawned on people what the song was smiles and chuckles started to go round the crematorium - he always did have the last laugh...

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MikeRafone · 27/09/2023 20:10

TheShellBeach · 27/09/2023 19:53

Piano Concerto No. 2?

That could be thousands of things!
Whose were you thinking of?

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. sorry forgot to put Shostakovich

Shostakovich - Piano Concerto No. 2: II. Andante

Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major, Op. 102: II. AndanteComposer: Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)Dmitri Shostakovich's son, Maxim Shostakovich conducts Piano Co...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlMHjo7Jwhk

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JoanMacIntosh · 27/09/2023 20:10

My way by Frank Sinatra

sep135 · 27/09/2023 20:12

Flying without wings
I vow to thee my country
Circle of life.

A bit eclectic I know.

Cabeza · 27/09/2023 20:12

Let your love flow - Bellamy Brothers
Make me a channel of your peace- I adore the Come From Away mix of religious songs which includes this but has too much talking for a song.

Not sure about the third. Days by Kirsty MacColl or Chasing Rainbows by Shed Seven maybe. Let your love flow would be the final one though, to end on something uplifting. Unless Always look on the bright side of life.

User19537876 · 27/09/2023 20:16

Closing time, Leonard Cohen
Every grain of sand, Bob Dylan
Anthem, Leonard Cohen

muddyford · 27/09/2023 20:17

The theme from 'Chariots of Fire ' if to be in a crematorium.
'He who would valiant be'.
'Pictures at an Exhibition ' by Mussorky (not sure that's the correct spelling).

GirlFromMarsBars · 27/09/2023 20:17

Green Day Good Riddance for me too.

If I was going to have a religious funeral with hymns (which I hope they don't throw me as I'm no longer a church goer) I'd have Abide with me and I Watch the Sunrise.

muddyford · 27/09/2023 20:17

The theme from 'Chariots of Fire ' if to be in a crematorium.
'He who would valiant be'.
'Pictures at an Exhibition ' by Mussorky (not sure that's the correct spelling).

TheSummerITurnedChubby · 27/09/2023 20:20

Schubert’s Litanei (Am Tage Aller Seelen) but instrumental, not sung - maybe a viola/piano combo
Eriskay Love Lilt - Aled Jones sings it beautifully
Beethoven Piano 5 (Emperor) 2nd movt Adagio

AndyPandyismyhero · 27/09/2023 20:24

Morning from Peer Gynt by Grieg
Can't help falling in love by Elvis
Where my heart will take me by Russel Watson

I have also chosen a poem I would like to be read. Afterglow. It's quite short but hopefully has the right sentiment.

Furryrug · 27/09/2023 20:24

Highland Cathedral
She by Elvis Costello
Nimrod by Elgar

WallaceandGrommit · 27/09/2023 20:26

lacrimosa - mozart
eternal father, strong to save

Ave Maria - Schubert

OneMoreCookieMonster · 27/09/2023 20:27

How fucking morbid...

ladypenelopesfan · 27/09/2023 20:27

LindorDoubleChoc · 27/09/2023 19:59

Yes, thank you, I do know exactly what it is.

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OK, fine, just trying to be helpful. in case you wanted to look it up.

isthisallwehavetooffer · 27/09/2023 20:31

Something in the way - Nirvana

Vicliz24 · 27/09/2023 20:31

Somewhere over the rainbow- Me and Bobby MgGee ( Janis Joplin version) and Don't stop me now . And as I am buried Closing time - Leonard Cohen.