A send of like this must ease the distress of the departed's loved ones. It is very uplifting. Thank you for sharing this insight to a tradition of New Orleans.
I appreciate that this video shows both parts of the traditional New Orleans Jazz Funeral. The first part being the Dirge March, in which the departed is mourned because he has LEFT this Temporal Life. The second part is the celebration. The departed has also ENTERED into Eternal Life (if the departed was truly a Christian). The Dirge March was 'Just a Closer Walk with Thee', what was the tune of the celebratory part? Did anyone out there recognize it?
actually there was a fellow up here who did just that a month ago. He was terminal and hired a brass band 3 days before he died. It was nice that the band did it. They didn't have to.
My wife thinks I'm crazy... But I want to have a Funeral March like this, with the 2nd line when I'm in the ground! A true celebration of life, indeed!
I notice I see musicians that are older in age. Are there any youngsters who will carry on this tradition? Or does this wonderful ritual die with the older generation as so many other have?
Efectivamente el primer tema es "Just a closer walk with dee" y el segundo "One day I'll fly away", siempre presentes en las procesiones funerarias. Las bandas de latón (New Orleans's Brass Bands), tocaban en sus orígenes música formal, al punto que sus integrantes debían saber leer las partituras con las que eran provistos. Los estudiosos pensaron que estas bandas pudieron haber influido en la génesis del jazz en Nueva Orleáns, pero mas tarde concluyeron lo contrario. Fue el jazz el que influyó en ellas, tornando su música cada vez mas informal e incorporando a veces músicos intuitivos, que no podían tocar "por nota". Otra razón, fue que muchos de los instrumentistas que las integraban, no eran músicos de "tiempo completo". Si por la mañana y a primeras horas de la tarde tocaban en los funerales, por la noche fungían como músicos de jazz en los salones de baile y bares de la ciudad.
I ask myself why is there so much hate in the world when we could enjoy each other culture My home is in Trinidad and Tobago and i am able to relate to this it reminds me of home I love new orleans the people and culture
Ocustic, the beginning was "Just a closer walk with Thee," as the second line approaches it sounded like the trumpets shifted to an upbeat version of "Just a closer walk with Thee" while the tubas, some of the woodwinds, the drums (and maybe even some trombones) begin "Bourbon Street Parade." Also, if I'm not mistaken, it sounds like some were playing a little bit of "Muskrat Ramble." I think this amalgam of music played in an upbeat style is typical of the jazz funeral, which often includes nu
@MrZedfour everything. as native of louisiana, i know u could eat for weeks and still not taste it all. I would start of with jamabalya, Po boy sandwichs, or cafe du mon coffee and benets
Did some video check on African funerals. Thank You for a very meaningful information/insight on this. The power of the internet/U tube is really amazing. It connects people and culture. Saludos!!!
@dreadgyrl actually there are a lot of young brass bands also..check out the UNO Jazz Funeral/Protest; it was led the Free Agency Brass Band and they are young people..
the thing no one really gets is, you cant just say "Im gonna have a jazz funeral when i die" you have to be a important member in the jazz community. and none of these people are payed or anything, there marching to commemerate there friend. so if you know an entire jazz ensamble then sure, im sure u can have one.
@FukYoMomma It sounds like someone needs to visit New Orleans! Nowhere else in the world knows how to celebrate life wish such gusto. Just be careful, you might never want to leave!
A send of like this must ease the distress of the departed's loved ones. It is very uplifting.
Thank you for sharing this insight to a tradition of New Orleans.
I appreciate that this video shows both parts of the traditional New Orleans Jazz Funeral. The first part being the Dirge March, in which the departed is mourned because he has LEFT this Temporal Life. The second part is the celebration. The departed has also ENTERED into Eternal Life (if the departed was truly a Christian).
The Dirge March was 'Just a Closer Walk with Thee', what was the tune of the celebratory part? Did anyone out there recognize it?
Na, that's New Orleans baby and all that Jazz! Haulleluyah Praise God he can go on home! In style!
This is the funeral of John Brunious. The music in the first part is "Just A Closer Walk" and in thesecond part "Just A Little While To Stay Here"
the most magical city in the world. to go there is to fall in love with it forever.
Thanks Joeybsmooth - I didn't realise this was an extra slow version of "St James Infirmary". It's great!
Wow. What a way to go.
This is what America is all about.
The freedom of expression. The celebration of life.
............
actually there was a fellow up here who did just that a month ago. He was terminal and hired a brass band 3 days before he died.
It was nice that the band did it. They didn't have to.
My wife thinks I'm crazy... But I want to have a Funeral March like this, with the 2nd line when I'm in the ground! A true celebration of life, indeed!
I notice I see musicians that are older in age. Are there any youngsters who will carry on this tradition? Or does this wonderful ritual die with the older generation as so many other have?
Amazing.
I hope this culture never, ever dies.
Huge respect from México.
This is heaven on Earth.
Efectivamente el primer tema es "Just a closer walk with dee" y el segundo "One day I'll fly away", siempre presentes en las procesiones funerarias. Las bandas de latón (New Orleans's Brass Bands), tocaban en sus orígenes música formal, al punto que sus integrantes debían saber leer las partituras con las que eran provistos. Los estudiosos pensaron que estas bandas pudieron haber influido en la génesis del jazz en Nueva Orleáns, pero mas tarde concluyeron lo contrario. Fue el jazz el que influyó en ellas, tornando su música cada vez mas informal e incorporando a veces músicos intuitivos, que no podían tocar "por nota". Otra razón, fue que muchos de los instrumentistas que las integraban, no eran músicos de "tiempo completo". Si por la mañana y a primeras horas de la tarde tocaban en los funerales, por la noche fungían como músicos de jazz en los salones de baile y bares de la ciudad.
I ask myself why is there so much hate in the world when we could enjoy each other culture My home is in Trinidad and Tobago and i am able to relate to this it reminds me of home I love new orleans the people and culture
i wanna go like that awesome, brings a tear to the eye
Ocustic, the beginning was "Just a closer walk with Thee," as the second line approaches it sounded like the trumpets shifted to an upbeat version of "Just a closer walk with Thee" while the tubas, some of the woodwinds, the drums (and maybe even some trombones) begin "Bourbon Street Parade." Also, if I'm not mistaken, it sounds like some were playing a little bit of "Muskrat Ramble." I think this amalgam of music played in an upbeat style is typical of the jazz funeral, which often includes nu
i dont live there but i certainly appreciate the style and culture so much....this is so amazing to see
@MrZedfour everything. as native of louisiana, i know u could eat for weeks and still not taste it all. I would start of with jamabalya, Po boy sandwichs, or cafe du mon coffee and benets
Did some video check on African funerals. Thank You for a very meaningful information/insight on this. The power of the internet/U tube is really amazing. It connects people and culture. Saludos!!!
@Queenie69ful This is the second line for Preservation Hall's leader and senior member John Brunious.
@dreadgyrl actually there are a lot of young brass bands also..check out the UNO Jazz Funeral/Protest; it was led the Free Agency Brass Band and they are young people..
Are they playing "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" at the beginning?
Me rectifico, el segundo tema es el himno "Just a little while to stay here", de E. Monroe Bartlett (1885 - 1941).
the thing no one really gets is, you cant just say "Im gonna have a jazz funeral when i die" you have to be a important member in the jazz community. and none of these people are payed or anything, there marching to commemerate there friend. so if you know an entire jazz ensamble then sure, im sure u can have one.
Platschheimer, I am so glad you don't live in New Orleans too! From a native New Orleanian. It is a win-win.
"Whose funeral is it?"
"Yours".
*Stabs*
"Whose funeral is it?"
"Yours!"
@KayyEmmGeee yes
I want them to play St James when I die. So if they are not sad from me,dying they would be sad after that song.
No better way to go!
Right. I want this for myself.
@302acr43 Just New Orlans..., Not all the americans are alike that,
Go to heaven a shoutin'!!!!
You can see some what the same thing in San Francisco's Chinatown.
@FukYoMomma
It sounds like someone needs to visit New Orleans! Nowhere else in the world knows how to celebrate life wish such gusto. Just be careful, you might never want to leave!
May he rest in peace +
What a beautiful way to go home. All funerals should be like this
Little did ew know, somewhere off camera a poor soul was brutally stabbed in the heart and stealthily placed in the coffin.
Se Bon, Jacqui.......I hope I said that right... : )
Sorry folks - I thinks it's called "A closer walk with thee."
@302acr43 AMEN TO THAT
What's with the coppers?
+Skyrilla Move people out of the way and to keep order in case something happens.
+Skyrilla And traffic control mostly.
Dead take us all!
But this time dead take the man all right!
This is going to be posted when the Vikings lose!
Hermoso funeral..