What tune(s) will you work up for the end of the world??

**Kip Carter** · Jan-01-2012, 5:48am

Okay December 21st, 2012 is drawing upon us quickly!

If we all are going to be vaporized in a cosmic cleansing then I thought well heck it would be really awesome to have a chorus of mandolins singing to the heavens as we all go phooey, would it not?

Now I don't think the Mayan calendar controls our fate but as an exercise I thought it might be fun to consider a musical accompaniment to the end of times. Should.. there be one.. this year.. in December... ah.. on the 21st... or not!

My vote would be 'It's the end of the world' by REM...

Other suggestions?
Kip...

**John Kinn** · Jan-01-2012, 8:04am

My Last Days on Earth would be the obvious choice for me..

**Randi Gormley** · Jan-01-2012, 11:31am

Somewhere over the Rainbow?

**Isaac Revard** · Jan-01-2012, 11:52am

Got to agree with John on this one:

**Wilbur James** · Jan-01-2012, 1:04pm

I saw Mike Compton play "Last days on earth" and I would have to say that would be a hard one to beat, excellent song!

**barney 59** · Jan-01-2012, 2:00pm

I thought we were over this when the clock struck 12 and we were still here! Now I find out it's the 21st of December! Jeeze this end of the world thing never ends! So a song? How'bout "Welcome to My World"

**Marcus CA** · Jan-01-2012, 2:03pm

"Don't Think Twice, It's Alright."

"It ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe,
It don't matter anyhow.
It ain't no use to sit and wonder why, babe,
If you don't know by now."

**Kip Carter** · Jan-01-2012, 4:13pm

hmmm just thought of another... (mind you we are not looking for the 'best' just appropriate tunes)...

Let the world go away

Now there is an oldie I don't think I've seen tab'd yet.
Kip....

**mandocrucian** · Jan-01-2012, 5:43pm

plus.....
"The End" - The Doors

"Pink Moon" - Nick Drake

"Black Sabbath" - Black Sabbath

**catmandu2** · Jan-01-2012, 5:46pm

You mean it hasn't ended yet?

**AndSoItBegandolin** · Jan-01-2012, 6:22pm

A bluegrass adaptation of the music those three guys play while the Titanic was sinking.

"Gentlemen.... it has been an honor.... and a privilege playing with you...."*queue the gut bucket*

**Steve L** · Jan-01-2012, 6:26pm

It's hard to see the point or working up new material under those circumstances.

**Kip Carter** · Jan-01-2012, 6:39pm

Originally Posted by AndSoItBegandolin

A bluegrass adaptation of the music those three guys play while the Titanic was sinking.

You mean like this???

**Kip Carter** · Jan-01-2012, 6:41pm

Originally Posted by Steve L

It's hard to see the point or working up new material under those circumstances.

Well if you believe in an after life there sure would be... oooh How about a bluegrass version of 'When the saints come marching in"?
Kip...

**mandocrucian** · Jan-01-2012, 6:49pm

It's hard to see the point or working up new material under those circumstances.

Right, why stay on the sideline plunkin' when you can join the festivities and release your inner monster?

**Paul Busman** · Jan-01-2012, 7:33pm

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**Paul Busman** · Jan-01-2012, 7:45pm

Or this...

**Jim** · Jan-01-2012, 8:17pm

The Waits video got me thinkin' "Waltzing Matilda"

**journeybear** · Jan-01-2012, 8:46pm

Well, of course this is all so much silliness. In fact, the article the OP started this thread with is concerned with debunking this nonsense. So I wonder, what, if anything, is the point of this? I mean, really! Answering your own question kind of leaves us nowhere to go ... but this is an opportunity to fritter away some time, I suppose. Time that could be better spent building a rocket ship to take a select crew of survivors to another world where human life can continue and deciding what crucial things to bring with them on their mission ... hopefully including a mandolin and a lot of strings ...

Whatever.

I thought of the song that was playing in "Dr. Strangelove" when they dropped the bomb - "Well Meet Again." I always liked The Byrds' version, especially the faux British accents and the fadeout ...

**jmalmsteen** · Jan-01-2012, 9:34pm

I'm voting for "Last Days on Earth" by Bill Monroe

**jim simpson** · Jan-01-2012, 9:59pm

Allways look on the bright side of life

**journeybear** · Jan-01-2012, 10:26pm

Of course -

After this last one, I'm ready ...

**journeybear** · Jan-01-2012, 10:44pm

Then again, in keeping with the notion of going off into space, something like "Brave New World" or "Space Cowboy" by Steve Miller Band, maybe "Have You Seen The Stars Tonight?" by Jefferson Starship.

Then again, since Christmas will be coming up in just a few days, I'll be brushing up on my Christmas carols. You know, just in case the world DOESN'T end.

**Kip Carter** · Jan-01-2012, 10:44pm

I know that this has been fairly pointless but I've really enjoyed the selections that y'all have been coming up with! Happy New Year y'all!
Kip...

**terzinator** · Jan-02-2012, 2:50am

Maybe I missed it, but I haven't seen Flatt & Scruggs' "Til the End of the World Rolls 'Round" mentioned yet.

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