Ideas for music to play at formal event? - Page 2

DisneyFan25863 · 11-16-2005, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

Ahem. May I present the correct lyric?

I can’t stand the beats
I’m asking for the cheque
The girl with crimson nails
Has Jesus round her neck
Swinging to the music
Swinging to the music
Oh oh oh oh

i.e. she's wearing a cross, not strangling Jesus.

Hmm....I dunno. They just got mad at us for playing it so we don't anymore

Kevy Baby · 11-16-2005, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DisneyFan25863

Hmm....I dunno. They just got mad at us for playing it so we don't anymore

In my early DJ days, I frequently got in trouble for playing "White Lines" no matter how often I pointed out that it is an ANTI-drug song.

As far as music when people are announced, you are basically looking for fanfares. You can get by with a minimum of around five of them (people usually won't notice when they start repeating if you are using "generic" fanfares). You will probably need about a 20 second clip worth for each. If I had more time (which I don't), I could secure some for you. Whatever you do chose, stay away from vocals - nothing but instrumental!

One definite fanfare on the Disney front is the opening to the Main Street Electrical Parade. Just beware of the voice-over that kicks in (unless you are lucky enough to have the "no-voice-over" version).

As for background music, stay away from any vocals. You are trying to to create background and vocals will stick out. Keep things mellow without putting people to sleep. Look for music without a lot of dramatic changes in volume and "energy." Light jazz works well for this, but please don't use Kenny G, Yanni, or Enya.

Depending on the event, you may want to have a more "upbeat" exit mix. One things are done, having something lively to emphasize a good mood is good.

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-16-2005, 11:18 AM

Look up some standards. Sinatra, Big Band stuff. Harry Connick Jr. is a gold mine for high quality standards. Sometimes the older versions have low studio quality. Start with the When Harry Met Sally soundtrack. Swanky and sophisticated.

mistyisjafo · 11-19-2005, 07:06 PM

Being in the special events field, I find it's always difficult to make everyone happy with music selection. Sounds like the instrumental was probably the best fit and it helped promote the band.

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-19-2005, 08:54 PM

Ah well. Still a resume builder though

Not Afraid · 11-20-2005, 10:16 AM

Can I just say the Celebrate is one oc the MOST overused songs in the universe?

We saw a preview for the new Shaggy Dog last night. They seemed to pick EVERY bad song with a dog theme and use it in the preview. UGH! "Who let the dogs out" is not cool even in a retro sense!

Now, "I wanna be your dog" would be cool.

Kevy Baby · 11-20-2005, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Can I just say the Celebrate is one oc the MOST overused songs in the universe?

As someone who is forced to play this song ad nauseam, I whole-heartedly agree.

DisneyFan25863 · 11-20-2005, 12:36 PM

While I agree, I must say that the song fit the moment perfectly. Right when we hit the music, tons of confetti and streamers shot into the air, surprising everyone. It was really cool

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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Look up some standards. Sinatra, Big Band stuff. Harry Connick Jr. is a gold mine for high quality standards. Sometimes the older versions have low studio quality. Start with the When Harry Met Sally soundtrack. Swanky and sophisticated. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Ah well. Still a resume builder though __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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11-20-2005, 10:16 AM	#6
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Can I just say the Celebrate is one oc the MOST overused songs in the universe? We saw a preview for the new Shaggy Dog last night. They seemed to pick EVERY bad song with a dog theme and use it in the preview. UGH! "Who let the dogs out" is not cool even in a retro sense! Now, "I wanna be your dog" would be cool.
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11-20-2005, 12:36 PM	#8
DisneyFan25863 Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stevenson Ranch, CA Posts: 464	While I agree, I must say that the song fit the moment perfectly. Right when we hit the music, tons of confetti and streamers shot into the air, surprising everyone. It was really cool
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