Most of you are probably familiar with the Racoonist organization as a source of in depth analysis of current events or as a group of important political thinkers. While this is true, people often overlook the important public services that we perform. Grief counselling is one of these services.
As a Racoonist, I've come to terms with death. Most people aren't so lucky, so if someone close to them commits suicide, they may need help with their grieving process. The best way to help someone in this situation is to make them a mix CD. The following is a playlist of a mix CD that I've compiled just in case I need to council someone who has lost a friend or loved one to suicide. As it turns out, most bands have written at least one song about suicide. Especially wimpy bands, like Pink Floyd, have written many. We can use this music to heal people.
As always, Wikipedia was a big help, although you shouldn't limit yourself to this list when making your own CD (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_about_suicide).
"Adam's Song" by blink-182
"It'll Be O.K." by Limp Bizkit
“Jeremy" by Pearl Jam
“Stan" by Eminem
"Goodbye Cruel World" by Pink Floyd
“Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin
“Knocking on Heaven’s Door” by Bob Dylan
"Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M.
"Wave of Mutilation" by The Pixies
"Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult
“1-800-SUICIDE” by Gravediggaz
"Any Way You Want It" by Journey
"U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer
“Wipe Out” by The Beach Boys
I haven't had occasion to use it yet, but I keep a couple of copies handy at all times, just in case. I strongly recommend everyone reading this do the same, so if anyone ever says "My best friend just killed himself," you can say "I have the perfect mix CD for you!"
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