I've had a sort of playlist in my head for years, cheerful guy I am, but this has shown me that it really is a helpful thing to go ahead and put it down. So I'm going to do so here, but also extend the question to y'all: what songs would you want played at your funeral, or wake, or whatever you want to happen, if anything, when you're gone? On a related note, what songs would best reflect your life? (Don't post your own list below, just think about it, and make your own separate post if you want, so your wishes aren't lost later, either)
This might get too long. How long should a playlist be? How long should a funeral be? Do I even want a funeral? I only began thinking about this years ago because I don't want hymns. So far (and this will change, as I had a long list over time, but have forgotten some), here's what I have, probably in this order:
- Beethoviana (Theme from Clockwork Orange), by Wendy Carlos. (I imagine this one looping before and after the service)
- Great Pumpkin Waltz, by the Vince Guaraldi Trio.
- Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This), by the Eurythmics.
- Puttin' On The Ritz, by Taco.
- Safety Dance, by Men Without Hats.
- Friday, I'm In Love, by The Cure.
- One More Kiss, Dear, by Vangelis. (from the Bladerunner soundtrack)
- Lovesong, by The Cure.
- reprise #1.
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