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Posted by: Hemlok Jul 16 2007, 12:51 AM

What Song Would You Like Played At Your Funeral?

For me probably Jeff Buckley - Satisfied Mind.

This isn't too bad a question is it? Have you ever thought about it?

***This topic is not intended to offend anyone, if you are easily offended, or touchy about discussions about death leave now.***

- Hemlok

Posted by: ibanezkiller Jul 16 2007, 12:56 AM

SAD BUT TRUE by METALLICA the greatest band ever!

Posted by: FretDancer69 Jul 16 2007, 12:57 AM

never thought about it...But i think mine would be:

The Call of Ktulu by Metallica

QUOTE
METALLICA the greatest band ever!


Amen to that!;)

Posted by: Robin Jul 16 2007, 12:58 AM

Ahhh that would have to be Gorgoroth - Begravelsesnatt. (Means Funeralnight)

Freakin good song by a freak good band.

Posted by: Hemlok Jul 16 2007, 01:01 AM

Interesting replies, it seems everyone's family and friends are gonna be headbanging

- Hemlok

Posted by: Owen Jul 16 2007, 01:03 AM

Swinging The Dead - DevilDriver

I cant think of anything else more thoroughly inappropriate.

Haha, or

Damageplan - F**k you.

or possibly :

Souldrainer - First Row In Hell

and even though I hate Lordi with a passion:

Lordi - The Night Of The Living Dead

laugh.gif

Posted by: Hemlok Jul 16 2007, 01:05 AM

I like that song Swinging the Dead, but yeah certainly inappropriate.

- Hemlok

Posted by: Slammer Jul 16 2007, 01:09 AM

Probably Free Bird.

Posted by: Owen Jul 16 2007, 01:10 AM

Machine Head - I'm Your God Now

Opeth - Black Rose Immortal

Panzerchrist - Weep No More

Haha, just surfing through my playlists, theres so much to choose from, ah the irony of most of them too. biggrin.gif

Posted by: rokchik Jul 16 2007, 01:25 AM

I want the Dark Island played on bagpipes at my funeral. ( it's a traditional bagpipe standard)

But for shear badness "Highway to Hell" maybe appropriate... laugh.gif

Posted by: PacmanProductions Jul 16 2007, 01:29 AM

I agree with slammer, free bird or stairway to heaven...cuz u now im a good guy...*inhales and brushes off shoulder* tongue.gif

Posted by: Pavel Jul 16 2007, 01:32 AM

What the hell are you guys talking about??? Funeral?? You gotta be all frikin' crazy!!!!!


First of all - NEVER think of death!

Second thing - your musical preferences will change 3458293 times by the time it comes the moment for you to leave this world!

And unfortunately we are not allowed to swear so i'll just say: shut the ***** up about funeral!!

THIS IS NOT FUNNY AT ALL!!!!!

Posted by: Slammer Jul 16 2007, 01:36 AM

Well I'm not thinking of Death... I was just Answering the Question smile.gif

Posted by: Owen Jul 16 2007, 01:53 AM

QUOTE (Pavel @ Jul 16 2007, 01:32 AM) *
What the hell are you guys talking about??? Funeral?? You gotta be all frikin' crazy!!!!!
First of all - NEVER think of death!

Second thing - your musical preferences will change 3458293 times by the time it comes the moment for you to leave this world!

And unfortunately we are not allowed to swear so i'll just say: shut the ***** up about funeral!!

THIS IS NOT FUNNY AT ALL!!!!!


Relax, talking about death isn't taboo, it's a well discussed topic of conversation and we're only imagining what we would or could do, we're all going to die at some point so its no big deal yes?

Sure our music preferences will obviously change, but its funny to position yourself in your head as to what you would do now, and anyway, once your dead, do you really care about what songs playing? laugh.gif

Posted by: timbo81 Jul 16 2007, 01:59 AM

rubina - joe satriani

Posted by: ch00ch00man Jul 16 2007, 02:01 AM

QUOTE (Pavel @ Jul 15 2007, 08:32 PM) *
What the hell are you guys talking about??? Funeral?? You gotta be all frikin' crazy!!!!!
First of all - NEVER think of death!

Second thing - your musical preferences will change 3458293 times by the time it comes the moment for you to leave this world!

And unfortunately we are not allowed to swear so i'll just say: shut the ***** up about funeral!!

THIS IS NOT FUNNY AT ALL!!!!!


Hahaha, Pavel, is there something you wanna share with the rest of us? I'm no shrink, but man, there has to be some sort of pathology worth delving in too wink.gif.

Firstly, I don't know about you, but my musical tastes will change 3458294 times, so your wrong there. tongue.gif

Secondly, ***** is one too many *. tongue.gif

Yes, I'm teasing, so if I hit a nerve, I apologize up front. Your phobia just hit my funny bone smile.gif

Boris

PS For me, it would definitely have to be Ozzy's Mr. Crowley. In my opinion the best guitar solos ever composed.

Posted by: Pavel Jul 16 2007, 02:07 AM

First of all - i don't care about number of ********** in that word! You know what word it is! smile.gif

Second - you'll see your song preference will change until than, if not the whole style! A year ago i was sure Vai is my all time favorite! Now he is not any more!!

And third: 17-20 years old kids talking about death is totally stupid! I wonder what kind of thoughts drove to topic like this... i mean - funeral?? WTF??

Posted by: shredmandan Jul 16 2007, 02:11 AM

I would say comfortably numb by pink floyd to be on the more mellow side
or fade to black metallica

Posted by: ch00ch00man Jul 16 2007, 02:13 AM

QUOTE (Pavel @ Jul 15 2007, 09:07 PM) *
First of all - i don't care about number of ********** in that word! You know what word it is! smile.gif

Second - you'll see your song preference will change until than, if not the whole style! A year ago i was sure Vai is my all time favorite! Now he is not any more!!

And third: 17-20 years old kids talking about death is totally stupid! I wonder what kind of thoughts drove to topic like this... i mean - funeral?? WTF??


Touchy? Testy? All of the above? I mean WTF is right. Its bad enough we have language police around here, whats next, thought censorship? You are more then free not to partake in the conversation, but dictating the topics, is going a bit far. TURN THE DIAL, if you don't like it.

GMC is quickly becoming a total bummer sad.gif

Boris

Still think your a great guitar player, though wink.gif


QUOTE (shredmandan @ Jul 15 2007, 09:11 PM) *
I would say comfortably numb by pink floyd to be on the more mellow side
or fade to black metallica


That would be my second choice! Great song! smile.gif

Boris

Posted by: Pavel Jul 16 2007, 02:14 AM

I mean come on - there are millions of topics to talk about - and you pick FUNERAL!

btw. GMC has nothing to do with this topic! So what did this have to mean: "GMC is quickly becoming a total bummer" ??


GMC is the best place in the internet! And it will stay like that! It is also the only really polite place - swear-free place!


Oh, right, i don't have a dial on my phone - buttons only! wink.gif biggrin.gif

Posted by: ch00ch00man Jul 16 2007, 02:29 AM

QUOTE (Pavel @ Jul 15 2007, 09:14 PM) *
I mean come on - there are millions of topics to talk about - and you pick FUNERAL!

btw. GMC has nothing to do with this topic! So what did this have to mean: "GMC is quickly becoming a total bummer" ??
GMC is the best place in the internet! And it will stay like that! It is also the only really polite place - swear-free place!


I'm sure you are aware of the recent series of posts that resulted in rules and regulations. I don't think I need to rehash that at all. I stayed away from it simply because I didn't want to get dragged in. Btw, in case your wondering, I fall squarely on the side of free speech, Total free speech, nothing less. I'm under the opinion that if you don't like something, walk away. If you don't want your kids to get exposed to something, be a parent. I have three of my own. I know how hard it is to keep them shielded from the "big bad" world. But I would be the last to dictate how people should talk. Thats what I meant by the comment above.

If I might add just one more thing; Hypocrisy is really unbecoming. While little acronyms like wtf, and **** might not be as in your face as their fully expanded counterparts, everyone knows exactly what they mean. Peppering your posts with them is not striving for what you desire. Namely "really polite place - swear-free place".

Boris

Posted by: Pavel Jul 16 2007, 02:35 AM

I'm still following the rules about posting! smile.gif Don't get angry!

I know death is unavoidable but still....

Ok - i'm outta here! smile.gif

Posted by: ch00ch00man Jul 16 2007, 02:42 AM

QUOTE (Pavel @ Jul 15 2007, 09:35 PM) *
I'm still following the rules about posting! smile.gif Don't get angry!

I know death is unavoidable but still....

Ok - i'm outta here! smile.gif


Angry? Not at all! Amused perhaps, but definitely not angry. Theres a difference between letter of the law, and spirit of the law. I'm sure your following the rules to the letter. But if I hear you correctly, you strive for "polite and swear free GMC". That will require you to go further. Anyway, I'm sure we have wasted enough ink on this, I just want to make sure we don't deteriorate in to a police state. A little blood stirring every once in a while is good for the soul! I'm still curious about your death phobia though. If you wanna take it off line, I would like to listen smile.gif

Piece,
Boris

Posted by: kahall Jul 16 2007, 02:42 AM

Is there a song with the title, "Oh wait a minute, he's not dead yet"? That's the one for me.

Posted by: The Uncreator Jul 16 2007, 02:43 AM

Since im not takin this topic seriously, im gonna answer the question....

Steve Vai - Whispering A Prayer

What can i say, i love that song smile.gif

And i want to die after fighting a mighty dragon of super epic power metal proportions. We engage in a 20 year long battle and after i slay the beast and save the world, i go back home, pick up my ibanez, and he comes back to life and i fight him with my ibanez, for like 10 hours, untll i pierce his skull with my headstock and his claws pierce me, i finally kill him but he also gets me...

Thats a mother ******* epic death right there! smile.gif

(By the way, thats what you call a JOKE )

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jul 16 2007, 02:49 AM

QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jul 15 2007, 09:43 PM) *
Since im not takin this topic seriously, im gonna answer the question....

Steve Vai - Whispering A Prayer

What can i say, i love that song smile.gif

And i want to die after fighting a mighty dragon of super epic power metal proportions. We engage in a 20 year long battle and after i slay the beast and save the world, i go back home, pick up my ibanez, and he comes back to life and i fight him with my ibanez, for like 10 hours, untll i pierce his skull with my headstock and his claws pierce me, i finally kill him but he also gets me...

Thats a mother ******* epic death right there! smile.gif

(By the way, thats what you call a JOKE )


Hey, I like your style, both in musical terms and mode of death - mine would have been pretty similar in all respects, except I will add that I would be using incantations to fire thunderbolts and jets of fire out of my headstock before I finally delivered the killing blow thus sealing my own fate laugh.gif

Posted by: The Uncreator Jul 16 2007, 02:51 AM

Well of course during the battle i would use my level 99 mage skills to cast high level spells on him like...

Firaga
Thundaga
Waterga
Blizzaga
Comet
Ultima
Meteor
Holy

(Final Fantasy fans know what im talking about smile.gif )

Posted by: Asphyxia Feeling Jul 16 2007, 02:57 AM

QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jul 15 2007, 06:51 PM) *
Well of course during the battle i would use my level 99 mage skills to cast high level spells on him like...

Firaga
Thundaga
Waterga
Blizzaga
Comet
Ultima
Meteor
Holy

(Final Fantasy fans know what im talking about smile.gif )


ZOMG I DO! make you you use whip out ultima and use OMNISLASH too! (or CLIMBHAZARD. i hope i spelled that right. when i played through FFVII when i was like 10-12, that was my favorite limit break. partially because i had it for a LONNNG time because i was stuck on materia keeper for like 4 months! i know, materia keeper is an easy boss, but when your a little kid you play stupid. eventually i learned more about materia and how to make combos etc and whooped him!)

Posted by: fkalich Jul 16 2007, 03:36 AM

QUOTE (Pavel @ Jul 15 2007, 08:07 PM) *
First of all - i don't care about number of ********** in that word! You know what word it is! smile.gif

Second - you'll see your song preference will change until than, if not the whole style! A year ago i was sure Vai is my all time favorite! Now he is not any more!!

And third: 17-20 years old kids talking about death is totally stupid! I wonder what kind of thoughts drove to topic like this... i mean - funeral?? WTF??


You being from the Ukraine, and now Croatia, even as young as you are, i expect that recent generations have had it passed on to them, that death themes are not really fun and games, they saw too much of the real thing in the last century.

This is all video games to them.

Posted by: SLASH91 Jul 16 2007, 03:55 AM

Comfortably Numb and Fade to Blace Both of my picks...and maybe Cemetary Gates by Pantera.

Posted by: Pantalaimon Jul 16 2007, 05:23 AM

QUOTE (fkalich @ Jul 15 2007, 09:36 PM) *
You being from the Ukraine, and now Croatia, even as young as you are, i expect that recent generations have had it passed on to them, that death themes are not really fun and games, they saw too much of the real thing in the last century.

This is all video games to them.


You pose a good point here. Given Pavel's geographical location, death is probably not a very light topic (as it may seem to the common American or Western European). I agree with Pavel that most of the members here are too young to be thinking about death...and that musical tastes will change from now until death.

Posted by: Eat-Sleep-andJam Jul 16 2007, 05:26 AM

Stairway to Heaven- ha ha its kind of lame but Id like it
Ill Remeber You-Skid Row
Ill Be Missing You- P-diddy


Idk what to think of this topic and I saw the arguments before and all I have to say is this, death is a sensitive topic depending on age level and what not. But the bottom line is it will happen. My dads friend recently went to the doctor and found out he had a cancer of some sort and was given a specifc date for when he was going to die, Imagine that and you all will cheerish your life and not think about this topic every again.


- John

Posted by: Asphyxia Feeling Jul 16 2007, 05:53 AM

i don't want people to get the idea that i was all into the death topic; i was merely replying to the final fantasy post.

Posted by: fkalich Jul 16 2007, 05:55 AM

QUOTE (Pantalaimon @ Jul 15 2007, 11:23 PM) *
You pose a good point here. Given Pavel's geographical location, death is probably not a very light topic (as it may seem to the common American or Western European). I agree with Pavel that most of the members here are too young to be thinking about death...and that musical tastes will change from now until death.


and come on, even if you make a bad choice, what are you gonna do, sit up and complain about it? that shows what a video game mentality is in action here.

i once had a discussion on this with my brother. my decision was the theme to the Flinstones. For those of you not familiar with that cartoon, i will give the words from memory....


"Flintstones, meet the Flintstones, they're the modern stone age family
from the town of Bedrock, they're a page right out of history.
maybe, one day fred will win the fight
and that cat will stay out for the night
when your with the Flintstones, have a yabba dadda doo time, a dabba doo time, you'll have
a gay old time!!!!!!"

here is a you tube clip of Red Dwarf, where Cat and Lister watching the Flinstones, lusting after Wilma.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BOb459bpVpY

Posted by: Hemlok Jul 16 2007, 07:23 AM

QUOTE (Pavel @ Jul 16 2007, 09:07 AM) *
And third: 17-20 years old kids talking about death is totally stupid! I wonder what kind of thoughts drove to topic like this... i mean - funeral?? WTF??


Why did I create this topic? Because my friend told me that he recently went to his mates funeral, who died of cancer. But he knew it was coming, and he chose Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier, to play at his funeral. And now when my friend listens to this song it reminds him of his mate.

This is also similar to that my great grandmothers passing, I remember her when I hear the song played at her funeral, a song that she loved.

All I did was ask myself what song I think I would choose. So I thought I would put it to you guys too. Not meant to offend anyone, also wasn't meant to attract silly comments about songs called swinging the dead and highway to hell. But it doesn't really matter does it, it is a just a discussion.

- Hemlok

Posted by: JOhn Jul 16 2007, 07:34 AM

QUOTE (Pavel @ Jul 16 2007, 10:32 AM) *
What the hell are you guys talking about??? Funeral?? You gotta be all frikin' crazy!!!!!
First of all - NEVER think of death!

Second thing - your musical preferences will change 3458293 times by the time it comes the moment for you to leave this world!

And unfortunately we are not allowed to swear so i'll just say: shut the ***** up about funeral!!

THIS IS NOT FUNNY AT ALL!!!!!


ha ha ha i can't tell if your trying to be funny or your serious laugh.gif

Posted by: FretDancer69 Jul 16 2007, 07:47 AM

Jeez...seems like i missed alot of stuff that is going on here.

Well, about the argue thats going on here i just have to say that:

there is nothing wrong talking about death, (We all know it will come anytime, anywhere), thinking of a song that you'd like to be played at your funeral is NOT wishing death, unless you really wish death on purpose.

To Pavel: I understand your opinion and points of view, and i respect them. But i think you are overreacting about this, like i said, you're not wishing for your death by thinking of songs to be played at your Funeral. Funeral...definately not happy..but certain sometime.. The fear of death is inevitable.

And idk why you're swearing at is simply because we are doing this, this doesent mean we WANNA DIE. Im sure nobody here wants to die yet. But definately this being a great ambience were im sure MUSIC is the most important and main focus here, there is definately a song representing our death for most of us, im sure for all, but thats just my opinion. Just like theres a song for our birth, our first kiss, a goodbye, there IS a song for that represents our future death while we're living, at least for me.

I have expressed my ideas and points of views, and i want this to be clear: i dont mean to offend anyone AT ALL. Learning more and being less ignorant is a great thing to do (im not saying anyone here is ignorant), fear is not the answer. Remember: Knowing Is Power...And Understanding is Wisdom.

Ill repeat again: I dont intend to offend ANYONE, i respect each and everyone of you, i respect your opinions and points of views, and i hope you will respect mine.

Posted by: blindwillie Jul 16 2007, 08:10 AM

QUOTE (FretDancer69 @ Jul 16 2007, 08:47 AM) *
I dont intend to offend ANYONE, i respect each and everyone of you, i respect your opinions and points of views, and i hope you will respect mine.

If I don't like your opinion, you can have mine wink.gif (that was a joke)

Real lame ones I have. But it is a place for feelings and maybe a bit of crying.

We would start of with Stairway to heaven
Follow up with Shine On
Then a swedish blues song, Totta Näslund - Sex fot under.
The finish is Comfortably Numb.

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jul 16 2007, 08:14 AM

QUOTE (Pantalaimon @ Jul 16 2007, 06:23 AM) *
You pose a good point here. Given Pavel's geographical location, death is probably not a very light topic (as it may seem to the common American or Western European). I agree with Pavel that most of the members here are too young to be thinking about death...and that musical tastes will change from now until death.


Agreed!

I really don't think the topic starter had any bad intentions - but when a member from a different culture reacts strongly to the topic - I do think it calls for all little more respect.

Fortunately for me - I live in Sweden were we haven't seen any conflict or war for a long time. For most parts of the world this is not the case. Even though these countries might not be very well represented on our forum, I think we should show some respect!

Kris

Posted by: Kaneda Jul 16 2007, 10:51 AM

Not really sure if it has anything to do with culture, age or "videogame mentality". Although I'm a Western European and only 29 years old, I've seen more senseless death up close than I'd care to in a lifetime. But in the end, talking about death, even making fun of it, is the closest thing to a "defense" people have. Censoring such speech will do no good. mellow.gif

Everyone draws their line a different place - mine is drawn where we start making fun of a tragic event - even then it depends on the context. I don't see a problem with this thread - actually I think it's a healthy discussion, whether people take it as fun or give it serious contemplation. But different people will have different lines, and I totally understand Pavel's point of view. I'll also have to agree with ch00ch00man, though - the moment we start filtering out threads like this, we're already moving in a very wrong direction.

Posted by: Pavel Jul 16 2007, 11:48 AM

I sent Choochooman a PM and explained it to him and i think he understood me so we solved the issue among two of us! smile.gif

Posted by: Owen Jul 16 2007, 12:26 PM

I totally understand where Pavel is coming from here, and I apologize If he feels that I've crossed the border into what is unacceptable to discuss or make fun of.

I suppose I was looking at the whole issue under the mentality that it was never going to be something I had to consider, or consider for many years to come, I took the whole topic under the pretense that it was aimed at us for fun as I don't like to take it as a serious issue when I feel I have so much left to discover.

I'm not sure "video game mentality" or upbringing have anything to do with my answers, I am thoroughly aware of the differences between polygons and real people, and indeed I know many people that have died.

I guess it is something I don't like discussing in all seriousness because like most young people I'm of the mentality that I'm, for want of a better word, "invincible", I don't want to believe that I too could have an end so I take the question the only other way I can, which is to make fun of it.

I hope everyone understands that I did not mean to offend anyone with my answer.

Posted by: brandon Jul 16 2007, 12:55 PM

HAHA, man, i'm going to have to agree with Pavel on this a little. i know it was started to be a fun topic, but it does come across as a little morbid at first glance. personally i don't know if i could choose something too serious for my funeral though. i aske my wife after reading this and here response was "Oh God!?!?" but on to the question.....i think it would have to be a song that always made me laugh and would make everyone who's there laugh. so i think mine would be "Long-Haired Redneck" by David Allen Coe.

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jul 16 2007, 01:17 PM

QUOTE (Kaneda @ Jul 16 2007, 05:51 AM) *
Not really sure if it has anything to do with culture, age or "videogame mentality". Although I'm a Western European and only 29 years old, I've seen more senseless death up close than I'd care to in a lifetime. But in the end, talking about death, even making fun of it, is the closest thing to a "defense" people have. Censoring such speech will do no good. mellow.gif

Everyone draws their line a different place - mine is drawn where we start making fun of a tragic event - even then it depends on the context. I don't see a problem with this thread - actually I think it's a healthy discussion, whether people take it as fun or give it serious contemplation. But different people will have different lines, and I totally understand Pavel's point of view. I'll also have to agree with ch00ch00man, though - the moment we start filtering out threads like this, we're already moving in a very wrong direction.


Great perspective Kaneda - there was never any question of censoring this thread. In my opinion discussions like this are fine as long as they are conducted with sensitivity and respect to all involved.

Posted by: jeff Jul 16 2007, 07:53 PM

QUOTE (Pavel @ Jul 15 2007, 08:07 PM) *
And third: 17-20 years old kids talking about death is totally stupid!


This is an interesting topic. With all of the death metal out there these days, it's fans and all of the things that it represents - death, hell, blood, gore, screaming, etc. - it's no wonder why 17-20 year olds discuss it.

Posted by: Slammer Jul 16 2007, 07:54 PM

QUOTE (jeff @ Jul 16 2007, 02:53 PM) *
This is an interesting topic. With all of the death metal out there these days, it's fans and all of the things that it represents - death, hell, blood, gore, screaming, etc. - it's no wonder why 17-20 year olds discuss it.


this is true.

Posted by: Anastasio123 Jul 16 2007, 08:39 PM

QUOTE (FretDancer69 @ Jul 15 2007, 07:57 PM) *
never thought about it...But i think mine would be:

The Call of Ktulu by Metallica
Amen to that!;)


Agreed

Posted by: FretDancer69 Jul 16 2007, 08:51 PM

QUOTE (Anastasio123 @ Jul 16 2007, 01:39 PM) *
Agreed


i love the Call of Ktulu, and it also remembers me of Orion, which was played at Cliff's memorial place. RIP Cliff.

Posted by: Fsgdjv Jul 16 2007, 09:44 PM

Not being able to talk about what songs you want played on your funeral just makes fear of death worse, it makes death sound unnatural, and that would be horrible.

Anyways, I'd pick either Waltz# 2 by Elliott Smith or To Bid You Farewell by Opeth, bot really beautiful songs, Waltz# 2 is my favourite of the two songs, but To Bid You Farewell has lyrics that fits way better..

Posted by: The Uncreator Jul 17 2007, 03:37 AM

QUOTE (jeff @ Jul 16 2007, 02:53 PM) *
This is an interesting topic. With all of the death metal out there these days, it's fans and all of the things that it represents - death, hell, blood, gore, screaming, etc. - it's no wonder why 17-20 year olds discuss it.


You think All Death Metal represents Death, Hell, Blood, Gore, Screaming?

I dont mean to offend you but you've kinda offend me, Dont speak or judge what you obviously know nothing of.

I could go on a giant rant of how you are wrong, but i dont wanna start any fights, trust me when i say Death Metal doesnt represent all the things you think it does. Some bands may sing about it yes, but in these bands, Like say, Cannibal Corpse, the fans know that the point is the music as a whole, not just the lyrics, and to make an entire judgement of a genre based on a select few bands, is Wrong.

I think a better judgement of why 17-20 year olds might discuss death is because there surrounded by it in the media, news or whatever, were in a constant state of war, you hear about suicide bombing, soldiers dying, ect. Im not saying this is why, im saying it makes more sense

Posted by: FretDancer69 Jul 17 2007, 04:55 AM

QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jul 16 2007, 08:37 PM) *
You think All Death Metal represents Death, Hell, Blood, Gore, Screaming?

I dont mean to offend you but you've kinda offend me, Dont speak or judge what you obviously know nothing of.

I could go on a giant rant of how you are wrong, but i dont wanna start any fights, trust me when i say Death Metal doesnt represent all the things you think it does. Some bands may sing about it yes, but in these bands, Like say, Cannibal Corpse, the fans know that the point is the music as a whole, not just the lyrics, and to make an entire judgement of a genre based on a select few bands, is Wrong.

I think a better judgement of why 17-20 year olds might discuss death is because there surrounded by it in the media, news or whatever, were in a constant state of war, you hear about suicide bombing, soldiers dying, ect. Im not saying this is why, im saying it makes more sense


agreed

Posted by: Anastasio123 Jul 17 2007, 09:47 PM

QUOTE (FretDancer69 @ Jul 16 2007, 03:51 PM) *
i love the Call of Ktulu, and it also remembers me of Orion, which was played at Cliff's memorial place. RIP Cliff.


Yea RIP Cliff, great bass player, and one of the few great artists who didn't ruin his life with drugs (his driver i guess did tho) sad.gif sad.gif sad.gif

QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jul 16 2007, 10:37 PM) *
You think All Death Metal represents Death, Hell, Blood, Gore, Screaming?

I dont mean to offend you but you've kinda offend me, Dont speak or judge what you obviously know nothing of.

I could go on a giant rant of how you are wrong, but i dont wanna start any fights, trust me when i say Death Metal doesnt represent all the things you think it does. Some bands may sing about it yes, but in these bands, Like say, Cannibal Corpse, the fans know that the point is the music as a whole, not just the lyrics, and to make an entire judgement of a genre based on a select few bands, is Wrong.

I think a better judgement of why 17-20 year olds might discuss death is because there surrounded by it in the media, news or whatever, were in a constant state of war, you hear about suicide bombing, soldiers dying, ect. Im not saying this is why, im saying it makes more sense


Good point Uncreator, this is a reason why your a senior member and other people here aren't. Honestly Death Metal is just a genre OF MUSIC not necessarily ideals. Although death, black, and yes ogres lol fit into it nicely, that doesn't mean every death metal song has those themes to it. Afterall, a lot of people listen to death metal and if that was all that it talked about, we'd probably get bored of it by now. I know I sure as hell aint. Death metal isone of the only genre where you can listen to great musicianship, songwriting, and just music in general while at the same time pissing off all those jazz snobs who call Dimebag overrated and Vai a one-trick-pony.

Oh Yea, nothing against Jazz but there are a lot of ignorant people who think they know everything about anything who listen to jazz. Just from experience smile.gif

Posted by: jeff Jul 18 2007, 11:28 PM

QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jul 16 2007, 09:37 PM) *
You think All Death Metal represents Death, Hell, Blood, Gore, Screaming?

I dont mean to offend you but you've kinda offend me, Dont speak or judge what you obviously know nothing of.

I could go on a giant rant of how you are wrong, but i dont wanna start any fights, trust me when i say Death Metal doesnt represent all the things you think it does. Some bands may sing about it yes, but in these bands, Like say, Cannibal Corpse, the fans know that the point is the music as a whole, not just the lyrics, and to make an entire judgement of a genre based on a select few bands, is Wrong.

I think a better judgement of why 17-20 year olds might discuss death is because there surrounded by it in the media, news or whatever, were in a constant state of war, you hear about suicide bombing, soldiers dying, ect. Im not saying this is why, im saying it makes more sense



Sorry for offending you. No I don't think that all Death Metal represents those things. I should clarify my point by saying that the branding of this type of music might leave others with the impression of just those things that I pointed out.

Its theme is marketed to people through the graphics/CD covers, Internet sites, videos and even band names that might lead someone to infer that death can become a topic of discussion or thought with this type of music. It's that simple. I don't agree or disagree with it, it's just a fact. I didn't create it, I'm just pointing it out.

I understand what you mean and I apologize for giving you the impression that I mean all Death Metal is about death. I don't want to imply that at all and I don't mean to disrespect anyone who listens to it. If I have, that was not the intent of my posting.

QUOTE
Dont speak or judge what you obviously know nothing of. I could go on a giant rant of how you are wrong,


On another note, there is no need to get personal. You know nothing about me and I haven't said anything about you. If you are so inclined to go on a giant rant of how someone is wrong, then make sure you are right first, and also understand that everyone has their own perspective on all things. I welcome your thoughts in a constructive manner.

Posted by: ZakkWylde Jul 18 2007, 11:46 PM

Stairway to Heaven or Highway to Hell? tongue.gif

Let's just shock them with Slayer-Raining Blood

Posted by: GuitarDude Jul 19 2007, 12:01 AM

SICK topic but Dream on played by DIO and Yngwie Malmsteen! blink.gif

Posted by: tonymiro Jul 19 2007, 12:28 AM

I'm rather ambivalent about the thread. Like Hemlock I've had the sad task of going to several funerals in the last few months ranging from both my wife's parents and her great uncle through to two friends who committed suicide. Not a nice time. However like Hemlock we (my wife, her family and me) were asked about what music to play at the individual funerals for her parents. Her father had specified something whilst her mother had not and that then became another, at the time, upsetting but eventually cathartic thing to deal with. So because of this part of me has no problem with this thread - it can be useful to think and discuss and even plan aspects about our own death/funeral rites.

However, and as I said, I am ambivalent; I accept that death remains as a a deeply emotive, problematic, traumatic and culturally bound phenomenon and one that may well be extremely personal. (Also there was nothing cathartic about the suicides - just deeply painful for those left behind sad.gif . Perhaps here I empathise with Pavel - death is no subject for the young and perhaps we should all remain too young for it - there is, to me, nothing positive about a life taken, wasted, or lost too soon. Echoes of Yates' 'Sailing to Byzantium'...)

I'm in the somewhat strange position of doing academic research that includes an understanding of death - its a very complicated and subjective issue and perhaps not one to be discussed lightly. Against that however if (and its a big if) we don't discuss funerals then what happens? Death and funerals still occur we just don't talk about them...

There is a comment from Jacques Derrida about the power of the secret - its power lies in that everyone knows the secret but no one reveals either the secret or that they know it. There is thus a denial and a refusal - similarly his comment should Christ reappear on earth the only correct response to Christ would be 'When will you come?' (because we will fail and refuse to recognise his return...) On this subject Derrida's 'Circumfession' is a wonderfully poignant read (partly about his fear that he will be outlived by his mother...)

A related concept from Georges Bataille concerns the accursed share - what we deny often does not go away, it may fester and grow until the point where it manifests itself catastrophically. For Bataille the celebration of Mardi Gras - a release and opening towards, rather than refusal/denial of, death helps us cope with it rather than it festering away in the dark...

Nonetheless we still need (especially me) to show sensitivity to each other. I managed to upset my sister-in-law before my mother-in-law's funeral - on such a difficult and emotive subject and time- by suggesting that the CoE vicar for the funeral was insensitive to the family. (Sister-in-law's husband is also a CoE vicar and I'm a lapsed RC - she took my comment as a slight on her Church unsure.gif .) As I say difficult, very, very difficult terrain. One that I'm at present ambivalent about.

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: The Uncreator Jul 20 2007, 12:17 AM

QUOTE (jeff @ Jul 18 2007, 06:28 PM) *
On another note, there is no need to get personal. You know nothing about me and I haven't said anything about you. If you are so inclined to go on a giant rant of how someone is wrong, then make sure you are right first, and also understand that everyone has their own perspective on all things. I welcome your thoughts in a constructive manner.


When you say something like that, it HIGHLY Suggets you dont know anything of the subject i wasnt getting personal, atleast i didnt intend to, i was making a point that you "Seemed" to be speaking of something you have no knowledge of, of which i was saying you shouldnt do. I to, should have clarified my thoughts.

Its water under the bridge, No hard feelings.

Posted by: jeff Jul 20 2007, 12:37 AM

QUOTE (The Uncreator @ Jul 19 2007, 06:17 PM) *
When you say something like that, it HIGHLY Suggets you dont know anything of the subject i wasnt getting personal, atleast i didnt intend to, i was making a point that you "Seemed" to be speaking of something you have no knowledge of, of which i was saying you shouldnt do. I to, should have clarified my thoughts.

Its water under the bridge, No hard feelings.



Yeah man I agree. Water under the bridge! Sorry for everything - don't want to get off on the wrong foot! smile.gif I hate arguing anyway - it sucks!!! I need to keep that in mind. But yeah, No hard feelings - ok!

smile.gif

Posted by: Fsgdjv Jul 20 2007, 01:28 AM

Am I the only one who seriously think this isn't a sick topic? I for one don't want to live my entire life being scared of death, so therefore I don't mind talking about what I want played at my funeral, death is a part of life, live with it.

(Sorry if I offend someone, I don't mean to, but as this topic seems to be very sensetive to some, I might have done so in my post without thinking.)

Posted by: lefty01 Jul 20 2007, 01:34 AM

QUOTE (Fsgdjv @ Jul 19 2007, 06:28 PM) *
Am I the only one who seriously think this isn't a sick topic? I for one don't want to live my entire life being scared of death, so therefore I don't mind talking about what I want played at my funeral, death is a part of life, live with it.

(Sorry if I offend someone, I don't mean to, but as this topic seems to be very sensetive to some, I might have done so in my post without thinking.)

Less time posting about "death", and more time what we are put on this earth to do...p-l-a-y biggrin.gif g-u-i-t-a-r

Posted by: Xin Jul 20 2007, 04:50 AM

1) Enjoy the Silence - Lacuna Coil remake of Depressed Mode

People should prepare more for death since it lasts much longer than life!

No Fear!

Xin

Posted by: No Payne No Gain Jul 20 2007, 05:23 AM

This topic stirred up some serious controversy that normal I don't see on this site, but hey for some reason it's refreshing knowing the members on this website can show something other than positive emotions....
At my funeral I'd like for something to be played that sends ya know the shivers down my spine.
But i dunno if the rooster by AIC would apply or Nutshell.
You know metallica really would be good to play at a funeral....like"Fade to Black"
Or maybe "Another One Bites the Dust" smile.gif

Posted by: Hemlok Jul 20 2007, 05:30 AM

Well if you are a funny guy, and people know this, friends and family. And you choose Another One Bites the Dust, it would probably put a smile on peoples faces and maybe lighten the mood a bit. I think anyway, it could be very good, rather than have a slow sad song.

Posted by: FretDancer69 Jul 20 2007, 05:44 AM

QUOTE (Hemlok @ Jul 19 2007, 10:30 PM) *
Well if you are a funny guy, and people know this, friends and family. And you choose Another One Bites the Dust, it would probably put a smile on peoples faces and maybe lighten the mood a bit. I think anyway, it could be very good, rather than have a slow sad song.



yea, well said man. Although its something tragic, a song like that would remind you that even though that person is gone, you still have his personality in your memories. And that is something worth keeping.

Posted by: Quickdraw Jul 20 2007, 06:08 AM

QUOTE (lefty01 @ Jul 20 2007, 01:34 AM) *
Less time posting about "death", and more time what we are put on this earth to do...p-l-a-y biggrin.gif g-u-i-t-a-r



I concur!!!!! lets stop typing and start playing.... laugh.gif

Posted by: Hemlok Jul 20 2007, 06:11 AM

I am at work tongue.gif but i have an acoustic here, as soon as i finish eating i will start playing

Posted by: Anastasio123 Jul 20 2007, 06:34 AM

QUOTE (lefty01 @ Jul 19 2007, 08:34 PM) *
Less time posting about "death", and more time what we are put on this earth to do...p-l-a-y biggrin.gif g-u-i-t-a-r


Right on man, to me this thread is funny. Its nice to think that someone will be blasting "As I am" at a funeral, rather than fearing death itself and spending all my time doing that rather than naming off Dream Theater tunes for my wake. C'mon Lol : laugh.gif laugh.gif rolleyes.gif

Posted by: Sircraigery Jul 22 2007, 04:07 AM

QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Jul 16 2007, 08:14 AM) *
Agreed!

I really don't think the topic starter had any bad intentions - but when a member from a different culture reacts strongly to the topic - I do think it calls for all little more respect.

Fortunately for me - I live in Sweden were we haven't seen any conflict or war for a long time. For most parts of the world this is not the case. Even though these countries might not be very well represented on our forum, I think we should show some respect!

Kris



I think Hemlok was more thinking along the lines of "What song would sum up your life so far?"

And I have no clue. .. Actually maybe:
Highwayman - The Highwaymen

It's a great song about our forefathers.

Posted by: Henry Dietzel Sep 4 2008, 04:04 PM

Another one bites the dust, QUEEN

Bagpipes at the cemetery

Posted by: Canis Sep 4 2008, 05:18 PM

Either http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Mjr69IVfv0, or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HKDxP1psns or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drZJ_VUPmvo. Haven't decided yet xD

Posted by: FrankW Sep 5 2008, 11:50 PM

Dynamo Hum

Posted by: kevin-riff-after-riff Sep 5 2008, 11:58 PM

ding dong the witch is dead. hands down. i win the prize for best song

Posted by: Toroso Sep 6 2008, 01:00 AM

I will never die! I will sustain to inifinty! LOL

Posted by: Danilo Capezzuto Sep 6 2008, 01:22 AM

My way...of course a cd with the real one, Sinatra's voice it's the only one.

Posted by: Jesse Sep 6 2008, 06:51 PM

Simple man - lynyrd skynyrd
Highway to hell - ac/dc thats just great:D
and Id have alot more.. LIFE BY THE DROP FROM STEVIE!!! I should becoma an alcoholic then..

Posted by: Smikey2006 Sep 6 2008, 06:59 PM

oh no.. not this thread again tongue.gif My pick would be
More time to kill- Lamb of God....
just kidding smile.gif

Trains by Porcupine Tree

Posted by: Outlaw2112 Sep 6 2008, 07:01 PM

little wing...

Posted by: Rated Htr Sep 6 2008, 09:14 PM

Nightwish - Angels Fall First sad.gif

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Sep 7 2008, 03:23 PM

QUOTE (Danilo Capezzuto @ Sep 6 2008, 02:22 AM) *
My way...of course a cd with the real one, Sinatra's voice it's the only one.


that's a good one !! wink.gif

I don't know, I suppose that one of my own ballads

Posted by: FredrikD Sep 7 2008, 04:11 PM

Gary Moore Sunset http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72eOW8cW2Ps

Posted by: Young Guitarist Sep 7 2008, 07:39 PM

Iron Maiden - Running free

The chorus just fits for the purpose

Im running free yeah!

xD

Posted by: VinceG Sep 7 2008, 07:46 PM

Possessed- Burning In Hell \m/

Posted by: swingline Sep 7 2008, 08:01 PM

The MXC theme song.

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