Ideas for music to play at formal event?

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Do you have the new Disney CD collection? Maybe there are cuts such as Fantasmic, Indy, or Believe that you could pull snippets from.

[DisneyFan25863]

I should also note that this song has to be 100% entirelly school/family OK type of music. Most of my school, including the administration, is VERY, VERY conservative. We got in trouble for playing U2's "Vertigo" because it said someone had "Jesus 'round the neck".

I really like the suggestions so far. "On My Way" sounds pretty good, I think I'll use that at the end (you know...the school is on its way to a new future, etc).

Any sort of like rock or rap or anything won't really be right for the type of event its going to be, so I would really rather stay to stuff like soft jazz/60s/instrumental type music.

Thanks!
Sean

[Stan4dSteph]

Originally Posted by DisneyFan25863

I should also note that this song has to be 100% entirelly school/family OK type of music. Most of my school, including the administration, is VERY, VERY conservative. We got in trouble for playing U2's "Vertigo" because it said someone had "Jesus 'round the neck".

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.

[DisneyFan25863]

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]

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.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

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.

Teenage Suicide...Don't Do It!

[Moonliner]

Sooo, inquiring minds want to know. How did the event go? What did you play?