Hard News: The Music for Occasions
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Sacha, in reply to
imagine a return home to a kiwiana soundtrack
Another whole post. More choices than Dobbyn.
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I can't say I've ever given this much thought, because LA LA LA I AM NEVER DYING I CAN'T HEAR YOU MORTALITY DOESN'T EXIST. Ahem. But obviously:
Then something appropriately epic, which also turns into a dance party. Um...
The lullabye I sing to my children:
Sadness and fragility:
The reason I met my husband:
The most important life lesson I can impart:
And Cole Porter says it best:
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Russell Brown, in reply to
I can’t say I’ve ever given this much thought, because LA LA LA I AM NEVER DYING I CAN’T HEAR YOU MORTALITY DOESN’T EXIST. Ahem. But obviously:
Ah! I picked 'Do You Realize?' when I was interviewed on a Christian radio show recently. Of course that should be there.
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JacksonP, in reply to
Great Danielle. All your musics belongs to me. Well, you know what I mean.
Was wondering which Bowie I'd pick. This is a bit obvious maybe.
But for pretty much any occasion you care to mention, I'd play this.
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Danielle, in reply to
It totally isn't a funeral without a funky song about coke-fuelled paranoia, amirite?
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Joe Fisher, in reply to
Chip whenever I got homesick living in the mountains in Europe I would play 'Waka'.. must be those drums !
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I failed to represent NZ at all, didn't I? How about this:
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Russell Brown, in reply to
But for pretty much any occasion you care to mention, I’d play this.
Yes. That one.
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how about the late, great Etta James
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JacksonP, in reply to
Yes, I'm developing a keen sense of irony.
So this?
But definitely this.
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Man its going to be one long funeral so far...
They are going to be dancing in the aisles. They will be crying and laughing, shaking their bodies, praying and meditating... hey I think I can sniff that faint wiff of weed in the air...
And someone selling tee shirts by the exit.
Sounding like a really good gig , Ok who's first? -
Umm ... this is supposed to be a thread about music for turning 50 to, not really a funeral - more like an excuse for an epic party
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Russell Brown, in reply to
Umm … this is supposed to be a thread about music for turning 50 to, not really a funeral – more like an excuse for an epic party
Like I need an excuse! But yeah, it wasn't meant to be solely about funeral playlists. I'mma have a PARTY on Saturday.
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We had a great turning 50 party, didn't really tell anyone, called it a 'solstice party' and over did the prep a little more than usual and had a great time - my usual party music list solution is to simply place a chosen pile of CD's by the CD player and switch them in/out 5 at a time every couple of hours.
My partner is 6 months older, by the time I become any particular age 'we' have already worked through the angst ....
Friends rented a hall and a band who played 60s oldies - completely missing the audience by a decade ..... grumbling ensued
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Richard Aston, in reply to
Umm … this is supposed to be a thread about music for turning 50 to, not really a funeral – more like an excuse for an epic party
Oh ....
Sorry Russell killed you off a bit soon . -
Chip Matthews, in reply to
Word! The first time I went to england to see my brothers after my Dad passed, I would spend days walking around listenin to either Che's 2 b s'pacific, or Roots Manuva's brand new second hand. Both albums were the perfect soundtrack for me during those months away from home, my Ma and sis
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Ian Dalziel, in reply to
event mgmt...
And someone selling tee shirts by the exit.
Death Merch!
Now there is a growth trend
for you early adopters...
...tee shirts, cups, coasters,
mixtapes, cards, posters,
cookbooks & teatowels...
putting the FUN back in funerary! -
JacksonP, in reply to
I'mma have a PARTY on Saturday.
Fiddy, innit? Right then. I'm leadin' out with this...
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Richard Aston, in reply to
Death Merch!
Now there is a growth trend
for you early adopters…
…tee shirts, cups, coasters,
mixtapes, cards, posters,
cookbooks & teatowels…
putting the FUN back in funerary!Not to mention the DVD sales , action figures ( of the deceased) and oh the sponsorship deals " Dieing for a Coke "
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50th, it’s your party RB, sprinkling of history maybe but think–what do you really like and what do you mostly play these days, or, return to in party mode? don’t pander to the punters, just blast it.
Funerals tend to be a bit ‘Desert Island Disc’. “Another one bites the dust” attempts at humour and lachrymose sentiment. How about a dignified approach such as Eno’s “Music for Airports”.
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Emma Hart, in reply to
But yeah, it wasn't meant to be solely about funeral playlists. I'mma have a PARTY on Saturday.
Both at once. This played at my 21st. I'd like it to play at my funeral. (Though that will largely be down to my Musical Director and my overall Artistic Director. He threatened Whitesnake, hence the appointment of a Musical Director.)
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Anytime, Any day will do. Actually, all of the Album. -
Bowie for funerals? For me it has to be this:
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Simon Grigg, in reply to
Bowie for funerals? For me it has to be this:
If I had to pick a David Jones song to say goodbye to, I'd be edging towards this:
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Kris V, in reply to
I'mma have a PARTY on Saturday.
Fiddy, innit? Right then. I'm leadin' out with this...
I always liked this version...
Me & the hubcap are currently planning our 20th wedding anniversary gig... we'll be having it at our friends' bar, with 3-4 local bands & a DJ (all friends of ours) providing hours & hours of musical goodness ranging from jazz to pop, from folk to dubstep. It's a damn fine excuse for a party - as is yours! Cheers/congrats etc :)
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