good song for a funeral?

leafs4ever
leafs4ever Posts: 833
edited June 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
hey guys, i don't really know how to put this so umm... my grandfather passed away this morning and i was asked if i could do a eulogy or something of that nature. Now i'm not that good at getting up in front of people at a time like this because i really don't know how well i could control my emotions.

One thing that me and my grandfather had in common was a love for music, not really the same taste but it acts as kind of a release for both of us. So i was going to either read the lyrics to a song kind of like a poem or just play a song that i felt describes my feelings i guess.

I was wondering if anybody had any good suggestions for PJ, radiohead, or any songs that could be used that are in that kind of genra. My head isn't really working too well right now so i'm going through some that i like but i just can't think. I'm probably going to do a sigur ros song or 2, just wondering if you guys can think of anything else.

thanks
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  • pearljammin41
    pearljammin41 Posts: 465
    i can't think of anything right off hand, but my thoughts are with you. God bless.
  • One Song Glory
    One Song Glory Posts: 710
    I know this doesn't mean much from a message pit stranger, but I'm sorry for your loss. :(

    Maybe Thumbing My Way or Man of the Hour would be appropriate? I played both of those at my grandfather's funeral a few years back and they felt so right. Everyone really seemed to appreciate the songs and my grandfather loved to hear me play. I think music is something that can really bring people together at a time of loss and that a song or two would be given a very warm reception during such a painful ceremony.

    Again, my condolences.
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  • pearljamgirl07
    pearljamgirl07 Posts: 792
    sorry to hear about your loss:( maybe tears in heaven by eric clapton it's appropiate...
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  • Back_Pedal
    Back_Pedal Posts: 1,171
    My Hero by Foo Fighters?
    Around the Bend might be a little sketchy, but might work.

    Not sure, but sorry to hear about your loss. Losing a grandparent is always hard, especially if you really get along with them.
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  • redmosquito10
    redmosquito10 Posts: 568
    Sorry for your loss, went through the same thing a few years back. I'd say Long Road, Man of the Hour for Pearl Jam, Videotape for Radiohead. As for others, I'd suggest The Seer's Tower by Sufjan Stevens, and I Shall Not Walk Alone by Ben Harper. If you don't have copies of any of these and want to hear them, shoot me a pm and i'll send them to you. peace
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  • stylo17
    stylo17 Posts: 1,001
    really sorry for your loss.

    but some songs I can think of are: "Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley, "Arc", "The Wolf", "All Or None"from Benaroya Hall, "MOTH"

    I'll keep thinking about this
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  • Given2Fly...SD
    Given2Fly...SD Posts: 146
    Man of the Hour

    thats what i would play at my own
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  • pjoasisrule
    pjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    Come Back
    Alpine Valley 2000
    Summerfest 2006

    "Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
  • NY PJ1
    NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    light years
  • pjoasisrule
    pjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    Jet - Shine On
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    Summerfest 2006

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  • corduroid
    corduroid Posts: 293
    If you need a PJ tune, Man of the Hour fits well - good recommendations for that here.

    Check out Brokedown Palace by the Dead, the version on Reckoning is easily available and guaranteed to make a connection with people of all ages; a heartfelt and truly beautiful song for a somber loss.

    My condolences to you.
  • Jellyrolls
    Jellyrolls Posts: 523
    Alter Bridge - In Loving Memory. It is one of the more beautiful songs that I have ever heard.
  • leafs4ever
    leafs4ever Posts: 833
    thanks for all the support and suggestions guys, it is truly appreciated :)

    I think i'm going to do the ben harper song i shall not walk alone as a poem and then play a couple songs throughout the service. Man of the Hour is perfect so that's for sure, now deciding between Release, Come Back, and Videotape. I think they are going to be doing In the arm of an angel aswell.

    thanks again for the help.
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  • Ledbetterus
    Ledbetterus Posts: 592
    When I die, I want three things. To be cremated, to have a buffet at my viewing/funeral (cuz how boring are they? at least people will have some food!), and a super sound system to blast 'Light Years' as loud as it can go.
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  • chopitdown
    chopitdown Posts: 2,222
    maybe - collective soul

    The sky now divides
    To bring you back into the fold
    Welcome home
    Still my need to recognize
    Any comfort you may show
    Only grows
    Guess I'll learn to accommodate
    While my heart just sits and waits
    Maybe God you found
    Maybe is all that you can offer now
    Where am I to take refuge
    When the storms of pain release
    Shelter me
    This blessedness of life
    Sometimes brings me to my knees
    I call on thee
    I have not the words to write
    A Farewell to you tonight
    Maybe God you found
    Maybe is all that you can offer now
    I know hearts are weeping
    While your voice is now singing
    On high, angel on high
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  • EddiE
    EddiE Posts: 125
    For me personally I would like Given to fly, and/or Home by the Foo Fighters. I wanted Man of the hour for my grandad's funeral but it wasn't up to me :(
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  • lalalalaaaaaaaa
    lalalalaaaaaaaa Posts: 2,445
    Release would be nice imo.
  • Flannel Shirt
    Flannel Shirt Posts: 1,021
    I am very sorry for your loss.

    Johnny Cash - Meet Me in Heaven. Its a pretty song.

    "We saw houses falling from the sky
    Where the mountains lean down to the sand
    We saw blackbirds circling 'round an old castle keep
    And I stood on the cliff and held your hand

    We walked troubles brooding wind swept hills
    And we loved and we laughed the pain away
    At the end of the journey, when our last song is sung
    Will you meet me in Heaven someday

    Can't be sure of how's it's going to be
    When we walk into the light across the bar
    But I'll know you and you'll know me
    Out there beyond the stars

    We've seen the secret things revealed by God
    And we heard what the angels had to say
    Should you go first, or if you follow me
    Will you meet me in Heaven someday

    Living in a mansion on the streets of gold
    At the corner of Grace and Rapture Way
    In sweet ecstasy while the ages roll
    Will you meet me in Heaven someday

    In sweet ecstasy while the ages roll Will you meet in Heaven someday"
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  • Rygar
    Rygar Posts: 8,711
    Other Side or Man of the Hour.

    Actually, "Into the West" by Annie Lennox from the end of the Lord of the Rings.
  • dawng
    dawng Posts: 644
    my sympathies to you and your family.

    We played "Space Oddity" by David Bowie at my brother's funeral, it was beautiful. You had many other great suggestions here as well.
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