Memorial Service song choice?

alpinevally · 11-23-2009, 03:26 AM

I never thought I would have to post something like this on Ants....but here it goes. One of my best friends went missing in Texas 2 1/2 years ago, and just recently they found his body. He is originally from Iowa for some of you in the Midwest who saw the story on the news.

Anyway, he was a big fan of DMB and now I'm drawing a blank and looking for advice for the memorial service his parents are planning. We are doing a powerpoint/slideshow of his life incorporated with music. During his hs/college/post college years we are trying to put a DMB song along with the pictures but I can't seem to find anything that fits. If anyone has any advice it would be much appreciated.

I can tell you to help narrow songs down, he didn't have a significant other so any heavy themed love songs are probably out. Also I ran Grace is Gone by his parents already, and they didn't like the drinking element so that is out as well. Thanks again in advance for any suggestions.

Bowlanachos · 11-23-2009, 03:32 AM

#34 or Digging A Ditch

jas230314 · 11-23-2009, 03:35 AM

Grace is gone is an awful awful idea... I would suggest:

Best of whats around
Pig
so damn lucky
pantala naga pampa
one sweet world
Tripping Billies

Stick with something with a happy vibe. Its a celebration of the girl/guys life. I would say best of whats around, pig, or one sweet world are best. If you have more than one song, you can start with PNP, its a great little song

jas230314 · 11-23-2009, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowlanachos

#34 or Digging A Ditch

34 would be beautiful, but diggin a ditch is about death so I would steer clear of that

DIDriveOut2SPAC · 11-23-2009, 03:41 AM

Best of What's Around

strat17 · 11-23-2009, 03:46 AM

^^^^ No

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTaueYi59wQ

ZachWayne · 11-23-2009, 03:53 AM

give Pig a listen

fonzz41 · 11-23-2009, 04:04 AM

I'm sorry for your loss, peace to you and your friend's family.

If you're looking for something sad/somber, maybe:
Baby Blue
41
Bartender (maybe not since the family didn't like the drinking idea)

But I can also see the need for something a little more positive:
Best of What's Around
Pig
Lie In Our Graves

Skydog · 11-23-2009, 04:06 AM

I agree that Everyday might be a good choice. I'd go with the Luther College version of One Sweet World...and/or Granny.

TwoSteppin4Life · 11-23-2009, 06:31 AM

Everyday, or #34. im really sorry for you loss. you and the famliy are in my prayers.

Crispy921 · 11-23-2009, 08:04 AM

sorry to hear about your loss, I had one of my closest friends pass away from cancer at just 19 last month and we had liog from radio city playing during his wake...it seemed to fit well, after all he said he wanted it to be a party, i find it hard to listen to that song anymore tho cuz it reminds me of it...so you might wanna chose wisely, but its a suggestion

Pig17 · 11-23-2009, 08:53 AM

LITHOG?

All of the other ones mentioned (especially #34) are good choices too.

joshizzle3 · 11-23-2009, 09:57 AM

I'm sorry to hear that.

I agree with #34. Maybe Baby Blue.

mattyf878 · 11-23-2009, 10:08 AM

You Never Know would probadly be my first choice

canes101190 · 11-23-2009, 10:26 AM

Baby Blue

Speilmen230 · 11-23-2009, 10:41 AM

Lie In Our Graves. that is what i want played at my funeral..

DMBcubs3641 · 11-23-2009, 10:43 AM

UTTAD #34 would be nice. I also agree with using some happier tunes to celebrate his life.
Sorry for your loss, hang in there.

Kdistheman88 · 11-23-2009, 12:12 PM

Sorry about your loss. #34 would definitley be my first choice.

harryhoudini · 11-23-2009, 12:20 PM

for some reason proudest monkey jumped into my head. if that song fits him/her, that would work.

i also think pig would be really powerful, if that is what you are going for.

its a delicate situation, so i can't firmly suggest anything, those two are the ones that came to mind and may work depending on his/her personality and what you guys are going for.

Norman Smiley · 11-23-2009, 12:29 PM

I think that memorial services are a celebration of someone's life -- so you should keep it on a positive vibe... not a depressing one.

Therefore, I agree with Pig.

Resatka · 11-23-2009, 01:10 PM

#34
I'll Back You Up
BOWA
Everyday
Pig

yellowflame34 · 11-23-2009, 01:17 PM

i would definitely say Lie in our graves. it's a time to celebrate the life that was lead, and reflect on the good. i've already told my friends and family i want that song played at my own, i think it's a really fitting song

Lsawtell · 11-23-2009, 01:29 PM

Sorry to hear that you even have to think about this, I am with some of the other posts that this should be a celebration, but also try to keep it mellow. A PNP>Best of Whats Around>#34 would be sweet. Mellow, good meaning and upbeat at the same time. Take care

joyride7tbowa · 11-23-2009, 01:34 PM

i think 34 is your best option. maybe typical situation? im extremely sorry for your loss.

alpinevally · 11-23-2009, 01:45 PM

First off....thank-you everyone for your suggestions. It's great to have almost like a second family during this time with all the ants. users. Thanks again.

I suggested #34, Pig, and BOWA to my friends parents and they are going to take a listen today. I was a little hesitant to suggest this, but what does everyone think about I'm Alive w/Chesney? I know if you just listen to the lyrics, it seems like the opposite of what you would want. But the more and more I listen to it, I get this feeling calmness and closure from the song. Does anyone else see that in the song? IDK, I could be way off to.

alpinevally · 11-23-2009, 03:22 PM

Any thoughts or feedback on I'm Alive w/Kenny Chesney?? All of your input and suggestions are more than appreciated.

Bowlanachos · 11-23-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alpinevally

First off....thank-you everyone for your suggestions. It's great to have almost like a second family during this time with all the ants. users. Thanks again.

I suggested #34, Pig, and BOWA to my friends parents and they are going to take a listen today. I was a little hesitant to suggest this, but what does everyone think about I'm Alive w/Chesney? I know if you just listen to the lyrics, it seems like the opposite of what you would want. But the more and more I listen to it, I get this feeling calmness and closure from the song. Does anyone else see that in the song? IDK, I could be way off to.

I think "I'm Alive", while the music fits, is a little too bold for a memorial. Typical or #34 is probably the best. I regret suggesting Digging A Ditch, and I really think Pig and BOWA are over the top.

So #34 is my final and standing suggestion, I see nothing more fitting and beautiful to play during his memorial, especially since he was a DMB fan.

NextMovement41 · 11-23-2009, 03:57 PM

#34, no words, just somber music.

ProudMonkey65 · 11-23-2009, 04:00 PM

Bartender, Baby Blue,#34,Digging a Ditch, Where are you going, Loving wings, So damn lucky

dmb2stepper · 11-23-2009, 04:28 PM

#34
So Damn Lucky
Stay or Leave

11-23-2009, 03:26 AM	#1
alpinevally Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 59	Memorial Service song choice? I never thought I would have to post something like this on Ants....but here it goes. One of my best friends went missing in Texas 2 1/2 years ago, and just recently they found his body. He is originally from Iowa for some of you in the Midwest who saw the story on the news. Anyway, he was a big fan of DMB and now I'm drawing a blank and looking for advice for the memorial service his parents are planning. We are doing a powerpoint/slideshow of his life incorporated with music. During his hs/college/post college years we are trying to put a DMB song along with the pictures but I can't seem to find anything that fits. If anyone has any advice it would be much appreciated. I can tell you to help narrow songs down, he didn't have a significant other so any heavy themed love songs are probably out. Also I ran Grace is Gone by his parents already, and they didn't like the drinking element so that is out as well. Thanks again in advance for any suggestions. __________________ "In heaven there is no beer, that's why we drink it here. And when we're gone from here, our friends will be drinking all the beer." Go Hawks!

11-23-2009, 03:32 AM	#2
Bowlanachos Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,149	Re: Memorial Service song choice? #34 or Digging A Ditch __________________ 03.14.07, Vega, CPH - Dave & Tim; 06.20.08, Falconer Theatre, CPH - John Mayer; 07.03.09, Roskilde Festival - Oasis; 07.04.09, Roskilde Festival - Tim Christensen; 07.16.09, O2 Arena, London - Michael Jackson (cancelled); 02.14.10, Falconer Theatre, CPH - DMB; 04.09.10, KB Hall, CPH - Dizzy Mizz Lizzy; 05.31.10, Forum, CPH - John Mayer

11-23-2009, 03:41 AM	#5
DIDriveOut2SPAC I'm The Man Who Loves U Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Albany Posts: 13,240	Re: Memorial Service song choice? Best of What's Around __________________ Dan\|Last.fm\|Stats\|FaceBook Best Music of 2010

11-23-2009, 03:46 AM	#6
strat17 Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 178	Re: Memorial Service song choice? ^^^^ No http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTaueYi59wQ

11-23-2009, 03:53 AM	#7
ZachWayne Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 107	Re: Memorial Service song choice? give Pig a listen

11-23-2009, 03:35 AM	#3
jas230314 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 4,400	Re: Memorial Service song choice? Grace is gone is an awful awful idea... I would suggest: Best of whats around Pig so damn lucky pantala naga pampa one sweet world Tripping Billies Stick with something with a happy vibe. Its a celebration of the girl/guys life. I would say best of whats around, pig, or one sweet world are best. If you have more than one song, you can start with PNP, its a great little song __________________ 6.23.06 - 6.27.06 - 7.05.06 - 8.07.07 - 8.10.07 - 6.3.08 - 6.4.08 - 6.5.09 - 7.24.09 like emptiness in harmony, I need someone to comfort me. Homeward bound... I'm on my way, don't know where I'm going

11-23-2009, 04:04 AM	#8
fonzz41 Love Moore Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UT Posts: 1,860	Re: Memorial Service song choice? I'm sorry for your loss, peace to you and your friend's family. If you're looking for something sad/somber, maybe: Baby Blue 41 Bartender (maybe not since the family didn't like the drinking idea) But I can also see the need for something a little more positive: Best of What's Around Pig Lie In Our Graves __________________ "You work, you save, you sacrifice, you play hurt, you don't call in sick, you laugh, you cry, you care, you give, and you never give in. Right to your last breath." Jon Buccigross

11-23-2009, 04:06 AM	#9
Skydog Fall back again... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 87	Re: Memorial Service song choice? I agree that Everyday might be a good choice. I'd go with the Luther College version of One Sweet World...and/or Granny.

11-23-2009, 08:04 AM	#11
Crispy921 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 81	Re: Memorial Service song choice? sorry to hear about your loss, I had one of my closest friends pass away from cancer at just 19 last month and we had liog from radio city playing during his wake...it seemed to fit well, after all he said he wanted it to be a party, i find it hard to listen to that song anymore tho cuz it reminds me of it...so you might wanna chose wisely, but its a suggestion

11-23-2009, 08:53 AM	#12
Pig17 Let's do it...again! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Philadelphia/Villanova University Posts: 17,874	Re: Memorial Service song choice? LITHOG? All of the other ones mentioned (especially #34) are good choices too. __________________ -Jerry http://www.last.fm/user/Pig17

11-23-2009, 10:08 AM	#14
mattyf878 Gunga galunga gunga. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,108	Re: Memorial Service song choice? You Never Know would probadly be my first choice __________________ Matt: an aspiring screenwriter Emerson College

11-23-2009, 10:26 AM	#15
canes101190 BT In Your Kitchen!!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 16,267	Re: Memorial Service song choice? Baby Blue __________________ Forever dancing with the GrooGrux King.. Twitter! 2010: SPAC, Alpine, Tampa, WPB, Gorge, C'Ville Miami Hurricanes: Revenge Tour 2010. First Victim: FAMU

11-23-2009, 10:43 AM	#17
DMBcubs3641 Da Bears Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: School=Dayton / Home=Chicago Posts: 5,458	Re: Memorial Service song choice? UTTAD #34 would be nice. I also agree with using some happier tunes to celebrate his life. Sorry for your loss, hang in there. __________________ -Brendan- http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1137531270&ref=profile <-- Friend me 2010: SPAC x2, St. Louis, Alpine x2, Wrigley x2

11-23-2009, 12:12 PM	#18
Kdistheman88 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 241	Re: Memorial Service song choice? Sorry about your loss. #34 would definitley be my first choice.

11-23-2009, 12:20 PM	#19
harryhoudini I'm Batman Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,380	Re: Memorial Service song choice? for some reason proudest monkey jumped into my head. if that song fits him/her, that would work. i also think pig would be really powerful, if that is what you are going for. its a delicate situation, so i can't firmly suggest anything, those two are the ones that came to mind and may work depending on his/her personality and what you guys are going for. __________________ my signature

11-23-2009, 12:29 PM	#20
Norman Smiley Fucking Douche Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,062	Re: Memorial Service song choice? I think that memorial services are a celebration of someone's life -- so you should keep it on a positive vibe... not a depressing one. Therefore, I agree with Pig. __________________ "Maybe it's the altitude, but I feel pretty good tonight" DM 9-10-05 "I do not read the reviews. No, I am not singing for you."

11-23-2009, 01:10 PM	#21
Resatka You Enjoy Myself Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,614	Re: Memorial Service song choice? #34 I'll Back You Up BOWA Everyday Pig __________________

11-23-2009, 01:17 PM	#22
yellowflame34 the wind blows high Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chitown (school) Madtown (home) Posts: 380	Re: Memorial Service song choice? i would definitely say Lie in our graves. it's a time to celebrate the life that was lead, and reflect on the good. i've already told my friends and family i want that song played at my own, i think it's a really fitting song __________________ -Sarah Let go of yourself and embrace your funky emotions --Deer Creek x2 -- Alpine x2 -- Wrigley x2?--

11-23-2009, 01:29 PM	#23
Lsawtell Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 304	Re: Memorial Service song choice? Sorry to hear that you even have to think about this, I am with some of the other posts that this should be a celebration, but also try to keep it mellow. A PNP>Best of Whats Around>#34 would be sweet. Mellow, good meaning and upbeat at the same time. Take care

11-23-2009, 01:34 PM	#24
joyride7tbowa Under the Tables Turned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: gotta love that illiNoise Posts: 2,496	Re: Memorial Service song choice? i think 34 is your best option. maybe typical situation? im extremely sorry for your loss. __________________ RIP Leroi Moore. 1961-2008 20 Shows...2010: 2xDeer Creek, 2xAlpine, 2xWrigley youtube -Alex

11-23-2009, 01:45 PM	#25
alpinevally Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 59	Re: Memorial Service song choice? First off....thank-you everyone for your suggestions. It's great to have almost like a second family during this time with all the ants. users. Thanks again. I suggested #34, Pig, and BOWA to my friends parents and they are going to take a listen today. I was a little hesitant to suggest this, but what does everyone think about I'm Alive w/Chesney? I know if you just listen to the lyrics, it seems like the opposite of what you would want. But the more and more I listen to it, I get this feeling calmness and closure from the song. Does anyone else see that in the song? IDK, I could be way off to. __________________ "In heaven there is no beer, that's why we drink it here. And when we're gone from here, our friends will be drinking all the beer." Go Hawks!

11-23-2009, 03:22 PM	#26
alpinevally Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 59	Re: Memorial Service song choice? Any thoughts or feedback on I'm Alive w/Kenny Chesney?? All of your input and suggestions are more than appreciated. __________________ "In heaven there is no beer, that's why we drink it here. And when we're gone from here, our friends will be drinking all the beer." Go Hawks!

11-23-2009, 03:57 PM	#28
NextMovement41 Freedom, yeah right Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SUNY Fredonia/Rochester NY Posts: 9,226	Re: Memorial Service song choice? #34, no words, just somber music. __________________ No alarms and no surprises please. -Conor

11-23-2009, 04:00 PM	#29
ProudMonkey65 Z. Sprayberry Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oak Forest, IL Posts: 2,401	Re: Memorial Service song choice? Bartender, Baby Blue,#34,Digging a Ditch, Where are you going, Loving wings, So damn lucky __________________ "Thank ya'll very much and I gotta say one thing, I know everybody wanna hear something, we play what we want to. Thank you very much." - Dave Matthews 09/12/2005

11-23-2009, 04:28 PM	#30
dmb2stepper Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 33	Re: Memorial Service song choice? #34 So Damn Lucky Stay or Leave

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