MuzikTeechur Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I'm playing a wedding in a few weeks. I've played lots of them, so no worries, however the music is stumping me. The bride does not want ANY "schmaltzy" traditional music, and has chosen to enter to "All I Want is You" by U2 played on solo piano (!) She wants light jazz for prelude music. She doesn't know what she wants for music for the wedding party to enter (before she enters to the U2 tune), and she doesn't know what she wants for recessional music (after the ceremony). She's looking for suggestions, but given her list of demands, I'm not sure what to suggest at all! Anyone have any suggestions? Looking for processional music for the bridesmaids, and recessional music for everyone, bearing in mind "no schmaltz", and she chose a U2 tune for her own music. Oh, and I'll need keyboard tab for all of it. (just kidding) Muzikteechur is Lonnie, in Kittery, Maine. HS music teacher: Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, History of Rock, Musical Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadroj Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 If the Bridesmaids aren't married, play an upbeat version of "Someday My Prince Will Come" as they walk in. For the recessional piece, as the bride and groom walk out, go with "Yesterday". ("Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away, now it looks as if they're here to stay...") On a more serious note though, do you know them? What kind of couple are they? What's the groom like? What about a solo piano version of one of his favourite songs? Hammond SKX Mainstage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadroj Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Signed, sealed, delivered could work as they leave. Fairly upbeat and fitting. Or the benny hill theme tune. *Shrug* Hammond SKX Mainstage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 "Beautiful Day" for the recessional? Song titles to avoid "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" "With or Without You" "Stuck In a Moment You Can't Get Out Of" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJR Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Another One Bites the Dust?... Sorry, I had to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTeechur Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 If the Bridesmaids aren't married, play an upbeat version of "Someday My Prince Will Come" as they walk in. For the recessional piece, as the bride and groom walk out, go with "Yesterday". ("Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away, now it looks as if they're here to stay...") On a more serious note though, do you know them? What kind of couple are they? What's the groom like? What about a solo piano version of one of his favourite songs? I don't know them at all, and we're really trying to avoid having to learn more songs at their request - we usually allow 3-4 between wedding and reception, but they're past their limit now. I understand I may have to learn something else for the processional/recessional, but it will be my choice. Muzikteechur is Lonnie, in Kittery, Maine. HS music teacher: Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, History of Rock, Musical Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadroj Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I don't know them at all, and we're really trying to avoid having to learn more songs at their request - we usually allow 3-4 between wedding and reception, but they're past their limit now. I understand I may have to learn something else for the processional/recessional, but it will be my choice. Hrmm. It's both a blessing and a curse that they're letting you choose. I was going to suggest Beautiful day too, but two U2 songs at my wedding would ruin my day! One that has proved to work and be very popular in the past has been "Everything" by Michael Buble. That one can be quite fun on solo piano too. Hammond SKX Mainstage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwat Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 +1 to Buble's "Everything" - I've played that at several weddings, as well as a televised proposal that was on the Today Show. Another that made the rounds this year on my wedding plate was "Marry Me" by Train. But that requires a singer. Some random suggestions: "I Loves You Porgy" is a beautiful melody, and of course just don't sing the lyrics. Bach's Arioso is a beautiful melody as well, don't know if classical is altogether nixed by the bride, but it's an atypical wedding choice in my circles at least. Air on the G String might be an option as well perhaps? My One and Only Love? The Beatles' "In My Life"? Elton's "Come Down in Time"? Maneater by Hall and Oates? Cry for Love by Iggy Pop? The Ballad of Jenny Ledge by Toy Matinee? .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamanczarek Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" works really well at weddings I've played. It's difficult to do wedding music without some schmaltz especially if older people are attending. C3/122, M102A, Vox V301H, Farfisa Compact, Gibson G101, GEM P, RMI 300A, Piano Bass, Pianet , Prophet 5 rev. 2, Pro-One, Matrix 12, OB8, Korg MS20, Jupiter 6, Juno 60, PX-5S, Nord Stage 3 Compact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Zero Two Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Can't take my eyes off is a great suggestion. What a fun tune.we recently did how sweet it is for the cake cutting and this guys in love for introductions, first dance was cheek to cheek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 The Beatles' "In My Life"? One of my go to's for this situation. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polkahero Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Sounds like a wedding ceremony I played a few weeks ago. Bride wanted Christina Perri's "A Thousand Years" for the processional. Luckily I found a solo piano version online that sounded pretty good. She also suggested Alice In Chain's "Nutshell" for the recessional which I shot down because it sounds like a funeral dirge!(couldn't find solo piano music anyway) I ended up playing Trumpet Voluntary or The Wedding March for the recessional so some traditional music won out after all. '57 Hammond B-3, '60 Hammond A100, Leslie 251, Leslie 330, Leslie 770, Leslie 145, Hammond PR-40 Trek II UC-1A Alesis QSR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Keep Your Hands To Yourself Paradise By The Dashboard Light Both these surprisingly went over BIG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanMan Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I once played and sang BURNING LOVE for a couple's recessional. It went over well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnderpant Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Not many people may now it, but it is a very beautiful and appropriate song. "True Companion" by Marc Cohn Yamaha S90XS, Studiologic VMk-161 Organ Small/powerful (i7, 32GB, M.2 SSD) PC controlled by 10" Touch Screen Cantabile, Ravenscroft 275, Keyscape, OPX-II, Omnisphere 2, VB3, Chris Hein Horns, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 "In My Life" is a great suggestion. I also recall Hall and Oates' "You Make My Dreams Come True" being used by JustDan at a wedding he played. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-missRichardTee Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Just to make a sober statement here ( with all the fun and games here ) "The Days of Wine and Roses" ! Chain of Fools. Maneater. "American Woman" as well. Les McCann's Compared To What for recessional or whatever feels right. Macarena for processional. Me and Mrs Jones a classic. "Something Stupid" in a medley with 9 to 5 and These Boots are Made for Walkin. Top it off with Release Me You Keep me hangin on.. Shake your booty.. It's a man's world. if these songs are not quite right- long in the tooth, cheesy, passe, I would be glad to offer more for you ;-) You don't have ideas, ideas have you We see the world, not as it is, but as we are. "One mans food is another mans poison". I defend your right to speak hate. Tolerance to a point, not agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Graul Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 One wedding I played George Winston's version of "Jesu Joy of Man's Desire" called "Joy". Might make for a nice bridesmaids' entrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTeechur Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm playing some light classical as the bridesmaids enter, All I Want is You (U2) for the bride, and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the recessional. Weird. Good thing I'm getting a lot of coin for this. Muzikteechur is Lonnie, in Kittery, Maine. HS music teacher: Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, History of Rock, Musical Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 How about this? [video:youtube] "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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