Rim Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 ... which (living) songwriter would you want to write a tribute song about your death? I would have to pick Elton John/Bernie Taupin because of their past tribute work like "Candle in the Wind" and "Empty Garden" [sniff] :cry: aka riffing Double Post music: Strip Down http://rimspeed.com http://loadedtheband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Olsson. Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Mozart (thats Motzart to some folks) or Arvo Pärt - Prententious, moi? :D Anyways, I want something with no words. /Mats http://www.lexam.net/peter/carnut/man.gif What do we want? Procrastination! When do we want it? Later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prague Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Rim: [b]... which (living) songwriter would you want to write a tribute song about your death? I would have to pick Elton John/Bernie Taupin because of their past tribute work like "Candle in the Wind" and "Empty Garden" [sniff] :cry: [/b][/quote]That's a bit too wussy for me. I'd prefer to die a man, and be remembered like one. Yep, I'm an insensitive brute. I think I'd like the fire, complexity, and opus of Kansas/Tull/Yes. A 'songwriter' would only write a song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Mats_Olsson: [b]Mozart (thats Motzart to some folks)[/b][/quote]"Requiem for a Mats". Sounds good. - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Rim: [b]... which (living) songwriter would you want to write a tribute song about your death? I would have to pick Elton John/Bernie Taupin because of their past tribute work like "Candle in the Wind" and "Empty Garden" [sniff] :cry: [/b][/quote]I'd have agreed right up to the moment I heard the re-write of "Candle In The Wind" done for Princess Diana. What a hack job of a classic song. Should've left that alone and written another, uniquie, tribute song in her memory. I'd love to have Kevin Gilbert of Toy Matinee write one. His "Turn It On Salvador", for Salvador Dali is amazing. Unfortunately, he doesn't qualify since he's worm food himself. Doh! :rolleyes: It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botch. Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 I'd hire the Beastie Boys to write, "Been There, Done That". Botch "Eccentric language often is symptomatic of peculiar thinking" - George Will www.puddlestone.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 I'm an egomaniacal freak. I'll have already composed and recorded my own funeral dirge. It'll be rockin', though! :thu: - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtoledo3 Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 "A Stranger In Paris" Want mix/tracking feedback? Checkout "The Fade"- www.grand-designs.cc/mmforum/index.php The soon-to-be home of the "12 Bar-Blues Project" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicman Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Nikki Sixx "I believe that if it were left to artists to choose their own labels, most would choose none." - Ben Shahn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowbell Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 The Day the Music Died What Is and Should Never Be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylver Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Randy Neuman I really don't know what to put here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Sylver needs a new ...: [b]Randy Neuman[/b][/quote]I didn't know we're connected at the composer, Sylver. :D Randy Newman would be an incredible choice. Between Parenthood and Toy Story's 1 & 2, there are fantastic pieces of music that suggest he'd be a shoe-in for a wonderful requiem, instrumental or lyrical. For some reason, "When She Loved Me", from Toy Story 2 comes to mind. Talk about a requiem.. even if it is for the love of a child/adult for her doll. ;) It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Rim: [b]... which (living) songwriter would you want to write a tribute song about your death? I would have to pick Elton John/Bernie Taupin because of their past tribute work like "Candle in the Wind" and "Empty Garden" [sniff] :cry: [/b][/quote]So which Elton John song to you want them to adapt for you? Personally, I'd hire someone who's capable of writing a song from scratch. I don't want no "used" song played at MY funeral. :D The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by fantasticsound: [b] [quote]Originally posted by Sylver needs a new ...: [b]Randy Neuman[/b][/quote]I didn't know we're connected at the composer, Sylver. :D Randy Newman would be an incredible choice. Between Parenthood and Toy Story's 1 & 2, there are fantastic pieces of music that suggest he'd be a shoe-in for a wonderful requiem, instrumental or lyrical. For some reason, "When She Loved Me", from Toy Story 2 comes to mind. Talk about a requiem.. even if it is for the love of a child/adult for her doll. ;) [/b][/quote]Randy Newman would be my choice, too. "When She Loved Me"...damn, what a gorgeous song. Gives me chills when I hear it. Something on the order of "I Think It's Going to Rain Today" works, too. However, since there's no music played at a Jewish funeral, I'd have Mandy Patinkin perform the traditional service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemtone Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. For me, some of the most beautiful and moving music ever composed. -but I ain't giving up my seat on the Galactic Bus just yet... Peace, Tim from Jersey :thu: Play. Just play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeon Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Jarvis Cocker. :D Go tell someone you love that you love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Posted March 14, 2003 Author Share Posted March 14, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Dan South: [b] [quote]Originally posted by Rim: [b]... which (living) songwriter would you want to write a tribute song about your death? I would have to pick Elton John/Bernie Taupin because of their past tribute work like "Candle in the Wind" and "Empty Garden" [sniff] :cry: [/b][/quote]So which Elton John song to you want them to adapt for you? Personally, I'd hire someone who's capable of writing a song from scratch. I don't want no "used" song played at MY funeral. :D [/b][/quote]I definitely don't want a re-worked version of either and would want EJ/BT to write a completely new song. I do agree about CitW being re-worked for Princess Di - I was referring more to Marilyn Monroe, the original tribute subject. aka riffing Double Post music: Strip Down http://rimspeed.com http://loadedtheband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Posted March 14, 2003 Author Share Posted March 14, 2003 Oh yeah, Randy Newman - great choice. And "When She Loved Me" is a great song. Although I'd prefer someone else singing the song though. :eek: aka riffing Double Post music: Strip Down http://rimspeed.com http://loadedtheband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Tom Waits. "That's what the internet is for. Slandering others anonymously." - Banky Edwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Rog: [b]Tom Waits.[/b][/quote]Good call! - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by mzeger: [b]...However, since there's no music played at a Jewish funeral, I'd have Mandy Patinkin perform the traditional service.[/b][/quote]Good point. Forget Patinkin, though. I'd have to track down the cantor who taught me my bar mitzvah torah and haftorah portions. His voice, and style are the best I've ever heard sing in Hebrew. ;) It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick_dont_fret Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Phish. It'd be goofy as hell, and around an hour long. You know these guys could do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thrashole Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Dave Mustaine or Scott Ian. No wimpy ass requiems for me. Reach out and grab a clue. Something Vicious My solo crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thrashole Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 oops, double post Reach out and grab a clue. Something Vicious My solo crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rold Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Syd Barrett :freak: :D meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salyphus Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 Frank Zappa. Since he's already dead I'm assuming this will create a paradox of logic which will result in immortality for me. Or at least bring Frank back ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosh Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 John Goodman on piano ,....like in King Ralph Gwyneth Paltrow vocals ,....like in Duets Micka Reeves on drums,...from the movie the Commitments The rasta genie with the puma sneakers from the commercial on bass Bill and Ted on guitar All backed by the nuns from sisteract I want Oprah and Ricky and Jenny Jones as groupies Songs they must sing at the cremation Light my fire Disco inferno hey hey goodbye(na na na na) Everybody gets hashieshbrownies and champagne,.. RIP BOOSHY Fan, nu pissar jag taggtråd igen. Jag skulle inte satt på räpan. http://www.bushcollectors.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtoledo3 Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 King Ralph was the best! Want mix/tracking feedback? Checkout "The Fade"- www.grand-designs.cc/mmforum/index.php The soon-to-be home of the "12 Bar-Blues Project" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanYmaL X Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 I want a collaboration by Sid Vicious and Joe Strummer, and if not that, an entire rock opera by the Who. :cool: DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanmass Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 Weird Al Yankovic.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.