WAKES

Life is a cycle, a spirited turn wheeling through winds, everything belting by with barely a chance to reflect. Rites of passage allow us a moment to take stock of what is most vital in our lives - the people we love and the places we have shared with them. Jack believes music assists in translating the bewildering depths of grief and loss - revealing patterns of beauty and grace that arc throughout our existence. Collective ceremonies that recognise a process of change enable us to pay our respects to the past, present and future.

Perhaps it is not so strange then that he has played at parties that mark the end of a difficult divorce - or the beginning of a new life. However the single greatest responsibility he has ever felt amongst all his roles in aural care-taking has been presiding over songs that mark the loss of a loved one. Many dear friends have departed this mortal coil and many more have gathered to mourn and remember them.

Given the passion for life, love and music that imbued so many of these souls it was not surprising that the extended families involved sought to venerate such spirits - with sincerity, humility, humour and joy. Tears pour out of us but we console one another, uplifting our own and proffering a faithful reflection of the nature of the departed. It was fate that called on Jack - to play songs that these people loved, songs that told their story, songs that swept everyone up and affirmed how lucky we are, even as we acknowledge that our lives will one day end.

Having witnessed the healing power of such scenarios Jack has decided to promulgate this possibility to the wider world. This is a special service beyond the realm of mere business and not something he wishes to tout. Suffice to say our readers are likely persons of both integrity and tenderness - and thus people he cares to help.

As is the case with his wedding preparations Jack applies himself to research, curation and consultation with the utmost diligence (as every individual is perfectly distinct, the music embedded on this page is not intended to be representative of anything beyond the temper and tone of this lovely little website). In addition, for those who wish to side-step the often abrupt mainstays of the funeral industry, he can commend to you a singular celebrant of preternatural sensitivity and poise. 

As yet it is possible that Jack is the first specialist wake DJ worldwide - and he sincerely hopes more thoughtful musical tributes to those we've loved and lost will develop everywhere over time. Should you concur that it is best to honour a life with life, please do
get in touch - so that we may say goodbye as we say hello, with warmth,wonder and gratitude. 

 Salut!