What part does music play in your life?

I also remember 'Singing Together' on the radio at school rubysong !

Music does not feature a great deal in my life and at the moment that is a bit of a problem. I am wanting to get my funeral organised (not imminent I hope!) but the question of music to be played has got me stumped. It was also a problem for us when organising my mother's funeral a few months ago. None of us could remember her listening to, singing along with or ever having a conversation about music and we just went along with a suggestion from the funeral director. Any ideas ? Something cheerful rather than sombre please !

When asked about this my knee-jerk reaction was "Vivaldi's Four Seasons" (spring or summer, NOT winter), my all time favourite. (Being put on hold on the phone with this playing endlessly has never spoiled it for me - I just enjoy listening.)

When thinking about music for a strongminded friend, "I did it my way" seems highly suitable, with affection and good memories. I believe secular music such as this is now acceptable in a Church as well as in a Crematorium?

I'm referring in previous post to suitable funeral/crematorium/memorial music - any other suggestions? - Queen's don't stop me now? -

My husband played in a brass band from the age of 6 until he was in his 50s, then his lip went after he started losing his teeth, so he had to stop. On the night we met, at a dance, he asked me if I liked brass bands, not knowing why he`d asked, I said I did. A few years later he told me that if I`d said no he`d have dropped me like a stone! Unfortunately, since he gave up banding, his taste in music has gone right down.

Could it get any lower?

I love a good brass band at the local village show.

Goodness onmyown. It's such a personal thing. It's usually something that has meant something to either the deceased person, or those left to mourn. So nowadays anything goes. I have heard all sorts.

Nowt wrong with a good brass band Jane!

I absolutely love my music. I love listening to radio 2 and have it on most days when I'm home and when I'm out walking always have my mp3 player with all my favourite music on. Love some of the music that is in the chart now love having a sing and a dance around the house lol. I dread to think what my life would be like without music.

I love music and I play the piano but not all that well - gave up last year having done grade four because I now have problems with my left hand (not that it sounded any better when I didn't have problems with my left hand!). I listen mostly to classical and jazz and love choral music. I would love to sing with a choir but I absolutely can't sing now and never had the chance when I could. My son plays the saxophone, and both his stepsons are very musical, but apart from that we have no musicians in our family. GS is learning the recorder at school (I bought one so that I could help him practice) but we won't be booking the Albert Hall anytime soon! I can't get on with today's pop music. Queen, Fleetwood Mac and The Eagles is about all The pop I can listen to these days.

I really feel I have missed out on music in my life. When I was young we danced to the Beatles and the Stones and others of similar ilk, all of which I loved and still enjoy but I have never been a real fan of any music, to be honest. I know I must be missing out but I really prefer to listen to a good play or a debate. Is there something wrong with me?

We had a fantastic 'shout' (singing of folk songs, mainly Cornish favourites) in the pub last night. It was packed and very enthusiastic. There were young and old, male and female, and I noticed there were some little books of words to help those unfamiliar with the songs. I'm sure we all went home much the better for it!

I have spent a good half hour this morning, dancing to a Beatles CD. In between baking sessions. Definitely cheering.

I love 'our' music (60s)

No onmyown! Not 'Don't stop me now'. Have a nice hymn. strangely sad yet comforting.

Beatles fan too. While you wouldn't call them refined by today's standards. They certainly are one of the most creative bands of all time. They had the unique ability to take a music style and make it their own.

Yep, love the Beatles. And the Stones. Eel Pie Island anyone?