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Wedding Music – Augustine Music and Events

May 18th, 2011

Likened to a movie, wedding music  centers on a theme where wedding musicians really feel what they like to capture as if viewing life where just few frames make a big difference. A collaboration is made between the couple and musician to enact scenes fit for an intended theme based from their personalities and do the casting like a movie.

 

Music is a reality. Musical symbols put into paper are metaphors translating an emotion and reaction comes from the color put into it whether it is full colored like a drawing. It is like a brush stroke creating a space similar to a wedding that requires a different expression. Emotion represents the story from a musician’s point of view for he is an adept story teller that takes you to musical corners.

 

A wedding is a movie in itself. Every scene tells something and a wedding musician can put magic in every step of the way and his innate gift to create affects positively bringing you to a different planet with goose bumps.

 

Weddings in the Philippines are music centered. Even the propagation of numerous music scores confuse them but still a romantic heart reigns and rightful choices creep in blowing into their ears beautiful music fit for a solemn ceremony. Music is apt when marital vows are exchanged, if done softly. It creates a certain feel as the couple exchanges their promises. It becomes meaningful. A kind of orchestral palette is created.

 

The beauty of a ceremony whether Catholic or Christian Wedding goes on rightful timing. Before the ceremony begins a prelude music sets a certain mood. A classical music makes the guests at ease because the melody translates a dimension where peace is the aim. Then, comes the procession where light majestic music makes a unique presentation and when the bride walks, only passionate wedding musicians can deliver dramatic interpretation of any music or song chosen. Even a popular love song carries the trick.

 

Catholic weddings adhere to rules regarding proper music selections and popular choices center on the liturgy and there are many to choose from. What makes the difference is the interpretation and only gifted music artists can deviate a little making it a unique piece of art with the same theme as it is conceived to be. It has to carry from the start to end like a movie that progresses with music scores on the rightful scenes.

 

A wedding is a movie created out of reality where no pretenses set. Every scene acted is unrehearsed and the purity of interpretation emanates from one’s involvement creating treasurable moments that last forever.

 

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List Of Wedding Ceremony Songs

May 15th, 2011

Below are some musical selection ideas and a list of wedding ceremony songs. These songs vary over five different categories. Some songs are listed in multiple categories. It is up to you to choose which song you feel best represents the way you feel. Please keep in mind that if you do not like a particular song, there may be other renditions of the same piece available by a different artist or composer.

List of Wedding Ceremony Prelude Songs

Bach – Adagio Cantabile
Bach – Arioso in A
Bach – Sheep May Safely Graze
Berlioz – Trio for Two Flutes and Harp from L Enfrance du Christ
Diggle – Wedding Prelude
Liszt – Liebestraum
Mendelssohn – On Wings of Song
Mouret – Rondeau
Young, G – Prelude in Classic Style

List of Wedding Ceremony Processional Songs

Bach – Andante from Brandenburn Concerto No. 2
Bach – Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring
Beethoven – Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Bliss – Wedding Fanfare and March
Campra – Riguadon
Clarke – Trumpet Voluntary: Prince of Denmarks March
Handel – Largo
Handel – Allegro Mmaestoso (The Horn Pipe) from Water Music Suite
Handel – Sonata for Bells
Johnson, D – Trumpet Tune in D
Lemmons – Fanfare
Pachelbel – Canon in D
Purcell – Trumpet Tune and Air
Rodgers, Hammerstein – Wedding Processional from The Sound of Music
Schreiner – A Wedding March
Stanley – Trumpet Voluntary
Vangelis – Five Circles Theme from Chariots of Fire
Wagner – Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride) from Lohengrin
Young, G – Prelude in Classic Style

List for Wedding Ceremony Vocal Songs

Bach – Jesu, Joy of Manys Desiring
Beethoven – Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Brown – This is The Day (or… A Wedding Song)
Copland – Bridal Prayer
Gounod – Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee
Grieg – I Love Thee
Hustad – Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go
Johnson, D – Keep Us One
Lamb Rosasco – Household of Faith
Malotte – The Lords Prayer
Peterson – Jesus, Guest at Canas Wedding
Purifoy – Here We Are Now
Schumann – Thou Art Like a Flower
Scott, Coomes, North – Our Love
Sheppard – Me and My House
Williams – A Wedding Prayer

List of Wedding Ceremony Instrumental Songs

Bach, Gounod – Ave Maria
Bradbury – Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Cutting, Anonymous – Greensleeves
Gounod – Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee
Marlotte – The Lords Prayer
Schumann – Thou Art Like A Flower

List of Wedding Ceremony Recessional Songs

Beethoven – Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Campra – Riguadon
Clarke – Trumpet Voluntary: Prince of Denmarks March
Handel – Allegro Maestoso (The Horn Pipe) from Water Music Suite
Johnson, D – Trumpet Tune in D
Karg, Elert – Now Thank We All Our God
Lemmons – Fanfare
Marcello – Psalm 19
Mendelssohn – Wedding March from A Midsummer Nights Dream
Purcell – Trumpet Tune and Air
Walton, W – The Crown Imperial March
Widor – Toccata from Symphony No. 5
Young, G – Prelude in Classic Style

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Wedding Ceremony Music ; The Basics – What You Need To Know In Order To Plan A Great The Perfect Wedding

May 5th, 2011

Music for your wedding ceremony is important. This part of the day is the serious time set aside where the bride and groom express their feelings for one another and exchange their vows. That means, all in all,  the ceremony is the time set aside for the mushy stuff. Therefore, you probably want to think about slower classical wedding music, new age, or very slow classic rock or pop ballads.

No matter how you look at, there are a few stages to a wedding ceremony, before the bride and groom say I do:

PRELUDE – There should be about four or five songs played as a prelude when the guests are seated. This sets the atmosphere for the guests. If you have no music playing, it feels more like a funeral than a wedding! The music selections should be light and elegant.  A different song is often selected when the mothers of the bride and groom are seated.

PROCESSIONAL – The groomsmen and the groom usualy move to the front from the side. They do not walk down the aisle, This signifies that the ceremony is about to formally begin. There are two songs during the processional: one song is chosen for when the bridesmaids enter, and the other song is to be the most dramatic choice, selected for play when the bride walks down the aisle.

RECESSIONAL - One last song is played after the kiss for the bride and groom  to walk back up the aisle to. Think happy!  The music played in the recessional, should symbolize the happiness of the couple’s new life together.

If you are like many, you probably want the traditional classic wedding music, but have NO CLUE what the songs are called. Here is my playlist when I am told to play the traditional favorites:

1) PRELUDE: Spring, Canon in D,  Four Seasons Winter, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,

2) PROCESSIONAL – Air of The G String

3) BRIDAL MARCH – Traditional Bridal March Song “Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin” Richard Wagner (also known as “Here Comes the Bride.”)

4) RECESSIONAL – The main one is Mendelssohn— ” Wedding March” from Midsummer Night’s Dream (Traditional Recessional), some also select Beethoven’s “Ode To Joy” from Symphony No. 9: Movement 4.

EXTRA SELECTIONS – There can be additional specialized songs selecte at different points in the ceremony, depending on the actual ceremony itself. Sometimes a special song can be played during or after the exchanging the rings and vows, and the lighting a unity candle.

RESTRICTIONS – Some churches have rules about wedding songs used during your ceremony so be sure to ask your clergy person or officiant! Remember, if you are non-traditional, you might get a kick out of white wedding, but your reverend may very well not be a Billy Idol fan.

There is a growing trend to get away from the traditional classic music. However, it is recommended that you shy away from anything upbeat. Adding too much craziness to the ceremony is not recommended, because it takes away from the seriousness of the union at hand. For your wedding ceremony, your music selections should all probably still be softer and with a slower tempo. However, that doesn’t mean you have do the same thing everyone does.

You can totally customize the song selection to fit your taste.  There is plenty of good music out there that may be better suited for you than classical music.   One of the most moving bridal marches I have seen was set to Enya’s “Only Time.”  However, the most memorable one was last summer, when I had a bride who walked down the aisle to Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire,” so go figure.

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Traditional Wedding Music By Dj Babylon Toronto City

April 18th, 2011

Wedding ceremonies are times of reflection, laughter and sometimes tears, albeit of joy. A music performance and the entire music of the occasion can go a long way to stirring these emotions. Most couples do not forget the music played in their Toronto weddings. More than any other moment in life, a music track must have a personal touch and style. Having traditional elements of music that has been around for centuries, in a wedding will make the occasion even more memorable.

Many Toronto weddings hire wedding DJs to make the occasion livelier. Most of them have a wide exposure to the variety of modern music played in clubs and on other occasions. Some however, have incorporated traditional music into wedding performances with amazing success. Traditional music played in weddings is usually classical music in the style of the 1700s. Some DJs incorporate present-day hip together with classical masterpieces in many Toronto weddings. Other alternatives to traditional nuptial music would include hiring a band to perform classical pieces in front of a live audience or a jazz band to play contemporary pieces of our modern age. Since these alternatives have more experience in classical content, hiring them over DJs, especially in a plush ceremony, would seem to be a better option.

However, many DJs, especially in Toronto weddings have shown to be competent in playing classical pieces with the turntables and giving the same experience as a band. Besides, it costs a lot cheaper to hire a DJ than a band and many people would love to cut ceremony costs. Another reason why many are hiring Toronto wedding DJs is the growing popularity of cocktail style receptions. This is a good way to have a different kind of a party.

To have such a traditional ballroom style ceremony, Toronto wedding DJs are hired to play music that takes the audience to the traditional experience without the need for a band. A cocktail wedding with a DJ playing traditional music will allow the audience to interact more by pushing music to the background. Toronto wedding DJs are also able to incorporate other varieties of music and avoid the guests feeling restless.

Whatever style a couple decides to use, an experienced Toronto or Missisauga DJ will most likely suit the occasion. A DJ does not need to know how to play traditional music, unlike a band, to give a stunning performance. All he needs to do is play it at the right time and at the right tempo. Since many Toronto wedding DJs have had exposure to these nuptial styles, hiring them will not be a disappointing experience.

Toronto weddings incorporate a variety of styles of classical music. Jazzy cocktails employ an assortment of jazz pieces with that martini twist. Classical cocktails use soothing and upscale classical selections while hip cocktails employ a mixture of music styles from blues to classical and jazz background pieces. A DJ is hired in most cases to blend the different styles harmoniously. Whichever style is chosen, a Mississauga or Toronto wedding DJ will most likely feel the need.

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Wedding Songs for a Traditional Wedding

April 11th, 2011

A traditional wedding is likely to involve a religious wedding ceremony, although civil wedding ceremonies can be considered just as traditional.  Your choice of wedding songs for a traditional wedding need to be in keeping with the tone of the occasion and set a somber ambiance without being too downbeat.

A religious wedding ceremony is likely to insist on traditional wedding songs with a classical nature, although many religious venues are relaxing their views on other styles of music.  There are various stages in the wedding program that will call for music, such as the interlude, processional, recessional and various hymns throughout the service.

It is considered appropriate to choose music which is fairly somber at the beginning of the ceremony and to choose more joyful music at the end as you exit the venue as man and wife.  Your choice of hymns should also be fairly well known so that your guests can sing with gusto rather than confused mumblings because they don’t know the tune!

At your reception you will need to play some background music during your cocktail hour and wedding breakfast.  This could be a compilation of classical music or perhaps a live musician such as a string quartet or harpist.  Just make sure your choice of wedding songs here is quiet but melodic, enough to relax your guests but allowing them to talk amongst themselves without having to compete with the music.

Your wedding first dance requires a song that has been personally chosen by you both and you may well have a song that holds particular meaning to your relationship.  Avoid anything too quirky or obscure.  A traditional wedding follows a format that will be well known to your guests and they will probably be expecting a romantic love song or a well known classic.

When the evening entertainment kicks off then you shed the idea of traditional, classical music and instead go for tried and tested wedding disco classics!  It is important here that you choose music that will firstly get your guests up and dancing and secondly, keep them there!

A traditional wedding doesn’t need to become a formal and stuffy affair, by choosing your wedding songs with care and attention you can create an ambience that lets your guests know that traditional is the feel of the day, whilst also creating an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication into which your guests can relax and enjoy themselves.

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Celebration of Royal Wedding with Classical Music near Hotels in Kensington London

March 14th, 2011

The wedding of the decade is soon going to be rolled in the view of the general public in the auspicious month of April in London. Celebrate this wedding with Royal Albert Hall Style with lavish classical music for your ears. Visitors can stay at nearby hotels in Kensington London can take the pleasure of the classical music serenading their senses to the hilt. Here is a look at this majestic concert:

When: 17th April, 2011

Royal Albert Hall

What better way to set in motion the wedding preparations but with the intriguing and majestic surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall? Visitors can trace a royal connection with this eminent building through none other than Queen Victoria herself who inaugurated this historic venue in the year 1871. Artists from all over the world consider it a mark of prestige bestowed on them if they are given a chance to perform in this most treasured building of London. The place is holding a special evening bathed with compositions of maestros and performers from all across the world to commemorate the royal wedding. While staying at any of the nearby Kensington London hotels, visitors can enjoy this grand concert.

Highlights of the Evening

Listen to all time classical pieces by “timely Bridal March” by Wagner, “Wedding March” by Mendelsshon, “Glory” and “Land of Hope” by  Elgar and “Hallelujah Chorus” and “Jupiter from the Planets” by Handel among many others all under the same roof at the magical ambience of Royal Albert Hall. Royal Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, among more will enthral the audiences with their performances. You can make your kids a thriving part of this concert in this complete family event.  Why not generate a love for classical music in them which will also expand their horizons. Look forward to a night surrounded by classical musicians playing on instruments as well as serenading with their vocals.

Kensington Olympia Hotels

Visitors can stay at any of the hotels in Kensington Olympia which are hardly minutes away from this historic live music venue of Royal Albert Hall. If you have a knack of living in opulence, luxury hotels near Kensington Olympia will suit your style. In case you are facing financial constraints and want to enjoy standard basic facilities in your budget, many cheap or bed and breakfast hotels in Kensington London will have you grab ideal accommodation deals.

Nearest Tube Station

Visitors can board a tube to South Kensington tube station to reach Royal Albert Hall located in Kensington Gore.

Cost

Turn to this phenomenal show at a fraction of a cost of what you would pay at other such grand concerts or events. The tickets can be availed starting from just £ 13.50 reaching to around £49.50 per person.

Start your booking immediately for this royal concert in London unless you fall short of tickets as the wedding season of April will observe travellers pouring from all over the world.

 

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Which Classical Music To Choose For Your Wedding Ceremony

January 15th, 2011

The use of classical music can turn any wedding ceremony into an act of great beauty.

Classical music can add romance, class, set the tone for each part of your ceremony, and paint a unique sound picture of your special day.

Not only will people remember the visual treat of the the blushing bride, the beautiful wedding dress, the spectacular cake, the gorgeous flowers – they will also remember “the music”. It will stick in their minds for years to come.

If you hire a String Quartet or Harpist to provide the music for the ceremony, then they will usually provide some suggestions about the choice of music. However, you have to be careful that they are not just suggesting pieces that they would prefer to play – rather than what you would like.

If you are not familiar with Classical music, then the choice can be quite daunting. However, here is a list of beautiful music, which has been tried and tested by professional String Quartets playing at weddings for many years.

The Bride’s Entrance Music – The Processional

Pachelbel – Canon in D Trumpet Voluntary – J.Clark The Wedding March – Mendelssohn The Bridal Chorus (from Lohengrin) – Wagner Water Music – Handel Ave Maria – Bach-Gounod Ave Maria – Schubert

Signing of the Register or Marriage License

String Quartets – Mozart Divertimenti – Mozart Pachelbel – Canon in D Air on a G String – Bach Flower Duet – Delibes Passacaglia – Handel

Exit Music – Recessional

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – Handel Wedding March – Mendelssohn Diverimenti – Mozart Water Music (Hornpipe) – Handel Alla Danza – Handel Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring.

This list is, of course, not exhaustive. However, it does give you a excellent starting point to work from.

An excellent example programme from the list would be:

Processional – Pachelbel – Canon in D Signing the Register – Air on a G String and the Flower Duet Recessional – Arrival of The Queen of Sheba.

Pachebel’s Canon is quiet and very beautiful. Air on a G String is contemplative and The Flower Duet is beautiful, joyful, and uplifting. Finally, The Arrival of The Queen of Sheba is grand, fast, and joyful. It is a marvellous piece of music for the Recessional and will have you and your husband skipping back up the aisle.

If you do not know what some of these pieces sound like, then do not worry. All you have to do is type the name of the piece followed by MP3 into Google. You will then find lots of sites where your can listen or download the music for free.

So,  now you can choose the music for your wedding as you surf!

Not even The Beach Boys could do that…

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