Uplifting songs for a funeral

[Kapa73]

It's a firm belief of mine that a funeral should not be a mournful occasion, but more like a joyous celebration. I'm in the process of creating a master list of songs I want played at my reception that illustrates this belief. Anyone got some suggestions?

[xJesusFreakx]

I can think of some, but most are written from a Christian's point of view, so depending on your worldview, they might not work for you as well as they do for me.

[krystofer]

Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healin

[mikerophone]

ghostbusters?
neutral milk hotel's "in the aeroplane over the sea"

[Waldorf]

Celebration by Kool & The Gang

[aboyandhiscurse]

whenever i die i want this is not an exit by saves the day to be played. i mean. its kind of uplifting? i dont know

[Deadbolt23]

Rob Dougan - Clubbed to Death

[justlikehoney]

City and Colour - Body in a Box
Frank Turner - Long Live the Queen

[SanePsychotic]

"Tous Les Garcons Et Les Filles" - Francoise Hardy

[denissuxx]

Taking Back Sunday - New Again

[kbi the crowing]

look up stuff by Mosh Patrol (not a joke)

[:-)]

This is a great idea.

Would you consider this uplifting?
o2d2llB4oIQ

[Thesleepingwell]

Paramore - That's What You Get

It's catchy.

[JordanBuell]

whenever i die i want this is not an exit by saves the day to be played. i mean. its kind of uplifting? i dont know

haha ive always wanted that to play for me too

[Kbm600]

ghostbusters?
neutral milk hotel's "in the aeroplane over the sea"


That's pretty damn perfect.

Explosions in the Sky's "The Birth And Death Of The Day" may be instrumental, but I think it could echo that uplifting feeling you're talking about.

[Jaimehere]

Relient K with Faking My Own Suicide and Deathbed, though Deathbed is a little preachy at the end it still does it.

[GeeBee]

Anything by Slayer.

[wroteurname]

Saves the Day-At Your Funeral

[acemvivere]

Jimmy Eat World - The World You Love
Los Campesinos - You! Me! Dancing!
Moneen - If Tragedy's Appealing, Then Disaster's An Addiction

And of course...

The Beatles - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

[Kapa73]

whenever i die i want this is not an exit by saves the day to be played. i mean. its kind of uplifting? i dont know

yes! this was on my list already. great message

[Kapa73]

This is a great idea.

Would you consider this uplifting?
o2d2llB4oIQ

absolutely. I can't believe this slipped my mind. It was almost my senior class song in HS. Thank you

[GhostFight]

bury me in a marijuana field. no casket.


but really, gravity rides everything.

[:-)]

absolutely. I can't believe this slipped my mind. It was almost my senior class song in HS. Thank you
You're welcome :)

I asked if you thought it was uplifting or not, because everyone's reactions to it are different. Some smile, some cry. Me... I smile with tears in my eyes.

Which is why I want this song to be played at mine.

[Kapa73]

I can think of some, but most are written from a Christian's point of view, so depending on your worldview, they might not work for you as well as they do for me.

if they have a good overall message, it doesn't matter the point of view really.

in any case, I'm willing to give some a listen.

[DeadCityScars]

Vitamin C - Graduation

[Kapa73]

bury me in a marijuana field. no casket.


but really, gravity rides everything.

awesome

[xJesusFreakx]

if they have a good overall message, it doesn't matter the point of view really.

in any case, I'm willing to give some a listen.

The first one I can think of off the top of my head is the hymn "I'll Fly Away," which is a favorite of mine but probably not relevant to those who don't share my beliefs. Jars of Clay has a pretty uplifting rendition of the song. I'm also a big fan of "How He Loves" by John Mark McMillan (or the David Crowder*Band cover), which is about a friend of his that died, talking about what meeting G-d on the other side could be like. Again, probably not relevant outside of Christian circles.

For a good non-faith-based song, try "From the Morning" by Nick Drake. I think it could be relevant.

[tommy's ghost]

Titus Andronicus- "Titus Andronicus"

[cshadows2887]

The first one I can think of off the top of my head is the hymn "I'll Fly Away," which is a favorite of mine but probably not relevant to those who don't share my beliefs. Jars of Clay has a pretty uplifting rendition of the song. I'm also a big fan of "How He Loves" by John Mark McMillan (or the David Crowder*Band cover), which is about a friend of his that died, talking about what meeting G-d on the other side could be like. Again, probably not relevant outside of Christian circles.

For a good non-faith-based song, try "From the Morning" by Nick Drake. I think it could be relevant.

You continue to impress me. Stop being so cool.


As for me: "Anywhere I Lay My Head" by Tom Waits. Because I want a New Orleans funeral. Otherwise, it's not overly relevant.

[MILFCORE]

I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Pea

[cwhit412]

I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Pea

Hate to say it, but that's not actually that terrible of a choice.

[TheSnoo]

The Gaslight Anthem - The '59 Sound is an upbeat song the lead singer wrote about a friend that passed away while they were playing a gig down the road. It's pretty catchy and the lyrics are great.

[Fullblast]

New Found Glory - Sonny

[flks511]

Jimmy Eat World - Hear You Me

[WhitestKidUKnow]

freebird

[xJesusFreakx]

You continue to impress me. Stop being so cool.

I'm "so cool" for liking the sweet artists that so many on this site like? Ha, come on. All my "so cool" tastes were developed to where they are through participating in these forums.

[cshadows2887]

I'm "so cool" for liking the sweet artists that so many on this site like? Ha, come on. All my "so cool" tastes were developed to where they are through participating in these forums.

I'm still new around here and the Nick Drake forum doesn't seem to do too much business. Didn't know he was liked by "so many." That makes me pretty happy, though.

[xJesusFreakx]

I'm still new around here and the Nick Drake forum doesn't seem to do too much business. Didn't know he was liked by "so many." That makes me pretty happy, though.

It's no Brand New thread, sure, but Nick Drake love on this site (at least amongst certain groups of users) isn't that rare. Vinh's Pink Moon avatar, if nothing else, helps to spread the love.

[cshadows2887]

It's no Brand New thread, sure, but Nick Drake love on this site (at least amongst certain groups of users) isn't that rare. Vinh's Pink Moon avatar, if nothing else, helps to spread the love.

Oh right. That's true. I need to find an artist to wave my avatar flag for. I hate mine.

[xJesusFreakx]

Oh right. That's true. I need to find an artist to wave my avatar flag for. I hate mine.

What's your favorite album of all time? Pick that, unless it's something really lame and predictable.

[cshadows2887]

What's your favorite album of all time? Pick that, unless it's something really lame and predictable.

I don't like the cover art of Damien Rice's O. Or I would.

[xJesusFreakx]

I don't like the cover art of Damien Rice's O. Or I would.

Wow. That's disgustingly bad artwork. People go to school for art, and musicians use that to represent their music? Oh my...

[cshadows2887]

Wow. That's disgustingly bad artwork. People go to school for art, and musicians use that to represent their music? Oh my...

I know. You want the album that changed your life to have a good looking cover. Not the case.

I could rep the cover to Averi's Drawn to Revolving Doors. That one's pretty neutral art-wise, in my top five and very few people know they exist.

[xJesusFreakx]

I know. You want the album that changed your life to have a good looking cover. Not the case.

I could rep the cover to Averi's Drawn to Revolving Doors. That one's pretty neutral art-wise, in my top five and very few people know they exist.

That's pretty dull and forgettable but not as offensive. Go for it.

[Ava1anche]

Vitamin C - Graduation

i lol'd


Believe by Yellowcard ?? Kind of, might work, idk.

[cshadows2887]

That's pretty dull and forgettable but not as offensive. Go for it.

Wow. So dismissive.

It is quite dull though.

[xJesusFreakx]

Wow. So dismissive.

It is quite dull though.

Of course. That's how I roll, yo. If you're going to release an album, give it art that, uh, doesn't bore me. Convince me to check your music out.

[cshadows2887]

Of course. That's how I roll, yo. If you're going to release an album, give it art that, uh, doesn't bore me. Convince me to check your music out.

I agree. Art deserves more careful consideration than many artists give it.

I'd be curious what you think of my band's art, to be honest.

[xJesusFreakx]

I agree. Art deserves more careful consideration than many artists give it.

I'd be curious what you think of my band's art, to be honest.

Show me (and let me hear some music, since that could be an important factor), and I'll tell you.

[cshadows2887]

Show me (and let me hear some music, since that could be an important factor), and I'll tell you.

www.myspace.com/haileyithappens (http://www.myspace.com/haileyithappens)

I have another project too, but the cover art isn't on the myspace yet, so it'd be useless for this.

[xJesusFreakx]

www.myspace.com/haileyithappens (http://www.myspace.com/haileyithappens)

I have another project too, but the cover art isn't on the myspace yet, so it'd be useless for this.

It's passable for the purposes of a band like this and would fit in just fine at Hot Topic. Not sure what I think beyond that. It's cartoony, and the music is poppy, and there are also electronic elements that fit the spaceship, so it makes sense, I guess. Intergalactic art for intergalactic music. I think it'd disappear amidst other albums pretty easily, though.

[cshadows2887]

It's passable for the purposes of a band like this and would fit in just fine at Hot Topic. Not sure what I think beyond that. It's cartoony, and the music is poppy, and there are also electronic elements that fit the spaceship, so it makes sense, I guess. Intergalactic art for intergalactic music. I think it'd disappear amidst other albums pretty easily, though.

Fair enough. Gracias for the input. I think I really dig having my music called "intergalactic" though. That's kinda rad.

[Jaimehere]

oh why did i forget!?

Blink-182 - Not Now

[GhostFight]

awesome
i might have to stop posting ill never think of anything better than that

[Unique Dragon]

Jeff Buckley - Satisfied Mind

[zonto]

The Early November - Never Coming Back

[contend in vain]

switchfoot - yesterdays

[Circa1628]

Saves the Day- This Is Not An Exit

[:-)]

Jimmy Eat World - Hear You Me

That's not the most uplifting song in the world ;-)

[UnderMyDreams]

The Gaslight Anthem - The '59 Sound is an upbeat song the lead singer wrote about a friend that passed away while they were playing a gig down the road. It's pretty catchy and the lyrics are great.
Came in here to say that haha.

www.myspace.com/haileyithappens (http://www.myspace.com/haileyithappens)

I have another project too, but the cover art isn't on the myspace yet, so it'd be useless for this.
I like the music up there, keep it up!

[bobcatbob18]

Because - The Beatles

All I Want Is You - Barry Louis Polisar

Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys

God Only Knows - The Beach Boys

[MrOctober430]

snoop dogg - murder was the case

[cshadows2887]

Came in here to say that haha.


I like the music up there, keep it up!

Thanks a lot, man. I appreciate it.

[UnderMyDreams]

Thanks a lot, man. I appreciate it.

haha yeah sure. The band name's definitely memorable too.

[T-bag]

Anything from Paradise lost or type O Negative. Everything else sucks. It's not punk.

[Jacknife87]

Slipknot- Everything ends


"you are wrong fucked and overrated I think im gonna be sick and its your fault

[T-bag]

Slipknot is punk.

[Jacknife87]

I concur with the above comment,

the above comment is also punk