Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Funeral music

I usually don't like reading posts about music. Our response to music is highly contextual. If you're feeling sad that day, then a melancholy John Mayer piece might be the greatest thing on earth, but if you need something to get you going in your workout, the latest Yanni might not do it for you. But I'm going to take a chance. Recently, I had a chance to re-listen to some old songs that I hadn't heard in a long time. As I came across this one piece I decided that this piece was something that I'd like to be played at my funeral. Since music is highly contextual, I'd ask that you imagine yourself in a place of quiet and tranquility. People are gathered, forced to ponder questions about life and hope. The mood is somber and as you look around you find yourself melting into a sea of black and grey. I especially like the beginning; it's got this quiet, mysterious feeling to it. If you're reading this and you are asked to give some input into the music at my funeral, please choose this one. Thanks!

2 comments :

  1. Oh, but Avery it would be so much better if it also went with a video of you dancing to this song, drill team style. So prepare that now. People would laugh...and cry.

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  2. I bet someone could come up with some cool choreography using that music and involving the pallbearers and the coffin and guests, etc. What a way to go!!

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