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What song do you want to hear on your deathbed?

Posted by Bishop
Tags: ask.survey

Howdy.

Yes, my goth/emo bullshit is spreading into new sub...tildes? (If that's what they're called. I've been on hiatus long enough to forget the name.)

I've been curious about something I've called "heavenrest" music recently. A song so soft, so perfect, you could listen to it on your way out of life itself.

One of the few examples I have is the song "Seagulls" from the indie rock band Saturday Sun (linked below.)

My question to you.

You're on your way out. You've said your goodbyes (perhaps) and made your peace. What plays in the background?

"Seagulls" x Saturday Sun

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    cfabbro
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    Deathbed? Andrea Bocelli's version of Nessun Dorma, which my grandfather played nonstop on his. It's perfect for that, IMO. But at my funeral? Always look on the bright side of Life, and if you...

    Deathbed? Andrea Bocelli's version of Nessun Dorma, which my grandfather played nonstop on his. It's perfect for that, IMO.

    But at my funeral? Always look on the bright side of Life, and if you can get any of the Pythons to read a similarly hilarious eulogy I would appreciate it! ;)

    4 votes
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      Wishkah
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      I think Andrea Borcelli has another equally good song for a deathbed or epic last stand. Time to Say Goodbye

      I think Andrea Borcelli has another equally good song for a deathbed or epic last stand. Time to Say Goodbye

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      1. cfabbro
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        Yeah, his entire opera catalogue is remarkably appropriate. IIRC my grandfather had about 4-5 of his albums on loop with a few Sarah Brightman albums (who also has versions of both those songs)...

        Yeah, his entire opera catalogue is remarkably appropriate. IIRC my grandfather had about 4-5 of his albums on loop with a few Sarah Brightman albums (who also has versions of both those songs) thrown in for good measure.

  2. oryx
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    Ahh I've already thought about this question before so I have an answer ready for you. In fact I'd like this song played at my funeral, preferably by someone I know. Do You Realize?? by The...

    Ahh I've already thought about this question before so I have an answer ready for you. In fact I'd like this song played at my funeral, preferably by someone I know. Do You Realize?? by The Flaming Lips.

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  4. Akir
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    Ray Charles, "I Can't Stop Loving You". I just want to know someone cared about me until the end. That's all I want out of life.

    Ray Charles, "I Can't Stop Loving You".

    I just want to know someone cared about me until the end. That's all I want out of life.

    2 votes
  6. jlpoole
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    My father had Wagner's Parsifal in his last hours -- a very lugubrious work he enjoyed even in good health.

    My father had Wagner's Parsifal in his last hours -- a very lugubrious work he enjoyed even in good health.

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  7. TimesThreeTheHighest
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    The Day I Tried to Live by Soundgarden seems appropriate. I'm from that neck of the woods, and the sentiment expressed in that song could also be taken ironically.

    The Day I Tried to Live by Soundgarden seems appropriate. I'm from that neck of the woods, and the sentiment expressed in that song could also be taken ironically.

    1 vote
  8. knocklessmonster
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    I think it would be Jethro Tull's "Thick as a Brick." Technically an album, but it's just my favorite piece of music ever.

    I think it would be Jethro Tull's "Thick as a Brick." Technically an album, but it's just my favorite piece of music ever.

    1 vote
  9. Gold
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    For the record, they are called groups.

    (If that's what they're called. I've been on hiatus long enough to forget the name.)

    For the record, they are called groups.

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  10. krg
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    Music for 18 Musicians currently holds the spot for that occasion, should it come to pass. Or, possibly, Départs by David Lang. A piece commissioned for a morgue.

    Music for 18 Musicians currently holds the spot for that occasion, should it come to pass.

    Or, possibly, Départs by David Lang. A piece commissioned for a morgue.

    1 vote
  11. muh_tilde
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    Tough call. First thought is Hide and Seek. Imogen Heap cover by Antoine Dufour very peaceful and makes me feel, reflective and introspective.

    Tough call. First thought is Hide and Seek. Imogen Heap cover by Antoine Dufour very peaceful and makes me feel, reflective and introspective.

    1 vote