Guest #1 December 3, 2005 Okay, I've put off starting this thread for a long time. I'm a guy, and I like guy stuff (beats chest, grunts) However, there is music that I find very stirring. I find it odd how something as simple as a song can trigger an intense emotional reaction. There's something magic about that. Anyway (thumpa-thumpa--SPLAT! [I just tore my heart off my sleeve and threw it on the floor and stomped on it]), here are some tunes that invoke a strong reaction in me: "She Moves Among Men (The Barmaid's Song)", by June Tabor "Where've You Been?", by Kathy Mattea "Watermark", by Enya "Predictions", by Suzanne Vega "Mercy Street", by Peter Gabriel "The O of Pleasure", by Ray Lynch Edit to add: "Creep", by Radiohead (I hear that one in my head at dropzones), "Zombie" by The Cranberries, and "When She Loved Me", by Sarah McLachlan How about you? mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #2 December 3, 2005 "The Flood" Peter Gabriel -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegreekone 0 #3 December 3, 2005 *looks left/right, making sure "coast is clear"* 10cc "I'm not in love" Michael Mcdonald's version of "Lonely Teardrops" Dan Fogelberg "Same Old Lang Syne" *walks away confused about how he could type "Dan Fogelberg" in an open post* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #4 December 3, 2005 With the holidays coming... I tear up every time I hear Christmas Shoes by Carlisle Bob. So sad.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iceburner 0 #5 December 3, 2005 not really choke up, but gives me goosebumps: American Soldier Have you Forgotten Who you'd be today and I miss my friend (both played at a friends funneral)\ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidlayne 5 #6 December 3, 2005 "In My Life" by the Beatles. "Wind Beneath My Wings" various artists. Wings reminds me of my son who was lost in the Perris crash in 1992.I don't care how many skydives you've got, until you stepped into complete darkness at 800' wearing 95 lbs of equipment and 42 lbs of parachute, son you are still a leg! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ncrowe 0 #7 December 3, 2005 Sarah McLachlan's Angel, played at my friends funeral back in 2000...the emotion going through the crowd when it was played was pretty intense "Don't Mess Around With the Guy in Shades- Oh No!!! " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrendelKhan 0 #8 December 3, 2005 All day I Dream About Sex- by Korn, hits close to home, I cry every time I hear it. Grendel Khan-The Official DZ.Com Newbie Forum Nuisance "They sicken of the calm, that know the storm." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #9 December 3, 2005 Quote"In My Life" by the Beatles. "Wind Beneath My Wings" various artists. Wings reminds me of my son who was lost in the Perris crash in 1992. sorry about your son. keep his memory alive. -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #10 December 3, 2005 Yeah...that is a great song, VERY moving. I too have been to a funeral that has played that song/ A newer song would be "SKIN" (Sarabeth), by Rascal Flats, can't listen to the song OR watch the video, all the way thru with out Boo Hooing like a 6 yr old, change the song or turn the tv off. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildWilly 0 #11 December 3, 2005 "Mama, I'm coming home." by Ozzie Played at a friends funeral. There wasn't a dry eye in the place. "Dust in the wind" by Kansas memories of another lost friend Willygrowing old is inevitable, growing up is optional. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBRnick 0 #12 December 4, 2005 'Autumn leaves' by Eva Cassidy and 'Nans Song' by Robbie Williams. I chose these songs for my wifes funeral. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #13 December 4, 2005 "Amazing Grace" on bagpipes. I know, it's cliche. I don't care. "Southern Cross" by CSNY. Story of my life, in a happy way. Elvisio "all misty eyed" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip 0 #14 December 4, 2005 Quote"In My Life" by the Beatles. My fiancé and I will be dancing to this song at our wedding reception in March. However Johnny Cash will be singing it. I don’t think I will choke up but the song (both the Beatles and Cash and whomever wants to sing it to us) is very special to us. neilp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #15 December 4, 2005 "Come What May" by Ewen McGregor and Nicole Kidman from Moulin Rouge. Absolutely my favorite song, but it always puts a lump in my throat. I hate Rod Stewart, I change the station when I hear one of his songs come on, but "Have I Told You Lately" was played at a friend's funeral a couple of years ago. I always listen now, and I always cry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #16 December 4, 2005 Funerals are quite the place to make you choke up during a particular song. Back in '93, a very dear friend of mine who was only 36 went to her daughters' H.S. chorus concert. They did 'Danny Boy' incredibly. After the concert was over, she was raving about that song and that she wants it to be sung one day at her funeral. My dear friend Judy died 2 weeks later as the result of a car accident. At the funeral, the High School chorus sang 'Danny Boy'. There was not a dry eye to be found. To this day, whenever I hear any version of that song, it brings me back to that day. There's other songs, but Danny Boy is so poignant for obvious reasons. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #17 December 4, 2005 Awwww, how sad. Music is so interesting to me. It brings back good, bad, happy, sad... all kinds of memories. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #18 December 4, 2005 Our National anthem. When sung properly... NOT, Roseanne! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #19 December 4, 2005 I posted a thread on this a while back. Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" really fucks me up. Mariah Carey's "Vanishing" rips my heart out. I'm listening to it right now. fuck. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #20 December 4, 2005 "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"-Joan Baez "Amazing Grace" with bagpipes Vaughn Monroe singing (Ghost) "Riders in the Sky"Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #21 December 4, 2005 Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" really fucks me up. GOOD one. -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KindredSpirit 0 #22 December 4, 2005 http://www.catcarol.com/ That damn Cat Carol song...... I can't even think about it without...without......DAMNIT!! Not again! "Kicking gravity's ass since 2003!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #23 December 4, 2005 Put A Spell On You Creedence Clearwater Revival Old but, so wonderful.... dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #24 December 4, 2005 Turn down the lights, turn down the bed Turn down these voices inside my head Lay down with me, tell me no lies Just hold me close, don’t patronize - don’t patronize me Chorus: cause I can’t make you love me if you don’t You can’t make your heart feel something it won’t Here in the dark, in these lonely hours I will lay down my heart and I’ll feel the power But you won’t, no you won’t ’cause I can’t make you love me, if you don’t I’ll close my eyes, then I won’t see The love you don’t feel when you’re holding me Morning will come and I’ll do what’s right Just give me till then to give up this fight And I will give up this fight Chorus: cause I can’t make you love me if you don’t You can’t make your heart feel something it won’t Here in the dark, in these lonely hours I will lay down my heart and I’ll feel the power But you won’t, no you won’t ’cause I can’t make you love me, if you don’t fuck. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #25 December 4, 2005 fuck walt, thanks. *wipes tear* heartbreaking. i can't make you love me, if you don't. that just kills me. -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
