[ Saturday, August 19, 2006 ]Starbuck's funeral songStarbuck [10:00] Comments: 5 [] I'm very aware of my mortality. Accidents happen. And as such I'd like to record in writing the song that I'd want played at my funeral. Although I've informed a few people of this in the past, they're bound to have thought I was messing around or simply just plain forgotten. Having said that, the only family member who I know occasionally reads VSX is my cousin (her from the Karl Kennedy photo 6 posts back), so its up to you, Cous. The song is called "My Body May Die" and its a collaboration by Pulp featuring The Swingle Singers, and its available on the Randall & Hopkirk (deceased) Soundtrack. It's one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard - the musical arrangement is magical, the vocal harmonies glorious, the lyrics poignant. Incidentally, those of you who saw Charlie Higson's 2000-2001 remake of R&H(d) starring Vic Reeves & Bob Mortimer may still find themselves haunted by this, the music from Marty's own funeral. Pulp Vs The Swingle Singers - My Body May Die 5 Comment(s):
Comment by Chin up, old chap. As the fellow said. Worse things happen at sea, y'know.
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yeah!
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I was once plugged into an e-version of The House That Sailed Away" (by Pat Hutchins)... the kid who'd got hold of me wanted a precussive accompaniment to the classic children's story. So I know all about worse things happening at sea.
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Thanks for pointing this out, Julie. I think latecomers to your group, not knowing its history and still in a early-web-world, are very much to blame - people like me who came to you through this song, and whose eyesight let them down on the CD inlay!
Comment by Hold up. I've checked the CD case, and they've only gone and misprinted the box... [ Click HERE for the VSX front-page... ] |
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