Bernard Chasan wrote:

>But there is somethinmg a bit too facile about this convention approach.
>In some way the" rhythm, mode,and color " may reflect something more basic
>and intrinsic to the emotional atmosphere of a funeral.  It does not have
>to be all convention.  Anybody know a really peppy funeral march?

Gounod's Funeral March of a Marionette...well you did ask.

Karl