On April 11th I was hired to work a promotional community event for
the first time. They needed two separate sound systems, one for the
speeches and another to be set up in a nearby park for the after party.
It
was a very good mental exercise to set up so much of the same equipment
that I do for weddings but in such a different context for an all new
purpose. I would have to say that I really enjoyed being a part of the
event and hopefully a little more of this type of work will come my way
in the future.
-My Approach To Reading A Crowd And Taking Requests
-Preferred Order Of Events And Why
-Things To Look Out For In The Planning Process
-So Much More On The Way!!!
Ceremony Music And Info
Reception Highlights
Introductions
Get Your Crowd Dancing! - Crowd Pleasers
Music Styles For The Evening
These
are all of the styles of music that I have listed on my planning form
along with a few examples of some great songs and/or artists from those
times that I am likely to play from those times
Music Requests - High Priority Songs (Up To 15)
Why
only up to 15 songs? You are certainly able to request more than 15
songs but I need to know which songs mean the most to you so I can
deliver a great performance which includes the songs which are the most
important to you, your family and friends. 15 songs equals approximately
one hour of music.
More Requests? - Nice To Hear
This
is your chance to list the other requests which you feel would make
your reception great! Again, keep in mind that about 15 songs equal
about one hour.
Other Info About Requests
You mightto include a few "DO NOT PLAY" Songs. Please include those here.
The
very best DJ Event Planning software has released the top 200 requests
from 2013! This is always fun to look over and see what new smash hits
have cracked this list. It would be even more interesting
if we were told which songs were cut out of this "best of the best"
list. I may be blogging about some surprises I see on this list in the
coming months.
This list is a very good reminder to me
just how important it is to be able to read a crowd and not just know
what to play but just as importantly you have to know when to play a
song or even to not even play it all.
I just wonder how
many rookie DJ's take a list like this and think that they are making
all the right decisions and then blaming the crowd. There are no bad
crowds, just entertainers that can either adapt and deliver or
entertainers who crash and burn.
1
Journey
Don't Stop Believin'
2
Cupid
Cupid Shuffle
3
Black Eyed Peas
I Gotta Feeling
4
Lmfao
Sexy And I Know It
5
Bon Jovi
Livin' On A Prayer
6
AC/DC
You Shook Me All Night Long
7
Morrison, Van
Brown Eyed Girl
8
Psy
Gangnam Style
9
DJ Casper
Cha Cha Slide
10
Diamond, Neil
Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)
11
B-52's
Love Shack
12
Beyonce
Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
13
Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera
Moves Like Jagger
14
Jepsen, Carly Rae
Call Me Maybe
15
V.I.C.
Wobble
16
Def Leppard
Pour Some Sugar On Me
17
Beatles
Twist And Shout
18
Usher Feat. Ludacris & Lil' Jon
Yeah
19
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Feat. Wanz
Thrift Shop
20
Jackson, Michael
Billie Jean
21
Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris
We Found Love
22
Lmfao Feat. Lauren Bennett And Goon Rock
Party Rock Anthem
23
Pink
Raise Your Glass
24
Outkast
Hey Ya!
25
Isley Brothers
Shout
26
Sir Mix-A-Lot
Baby Got Back
27
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet Home Alabama
28
Mars, Bruno
Marry You
29
Timberlake, Justin
Sexyback
30
Brooks, Garth
Friends In Low Places
31
Lumineers
Ho Hey
32
Lady Gaga Feat. Colby O'donis
Just Dance
33
Sinatra, Frank
The Way You Look Tonight
34
Sister Sledge
We Are Family
35
Clapton, Eric
Wonderful Tonight
36
Temptations
My Girl
37
Loggins, Kenny
Footloose
38
Train
Marry Me
39
Kool & The Gang
Celebration
40
Daft Punk Feat. Pharrell Williams
Get Lucky
41
Seger, Bob & The Silver Bullet Band
Old Time Rock & Roll
42
James, Etta
At Last
43
Cruz, Taio
Dynamite
44
Vanilla Ice
Ice Ice Baby
45
Bryan, Luke
Country Girl (Shake It For Me)
46
Houston, Whitney
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
47
Jackson, Michael
Thriller
48
Pitbull Feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer
Give Me Everything
49
ABBA
Dancing Queen
50
Thicke, Robin Feat. Pharrell & T.I.
Blurred Lines
51
Flo Rida
Good Feeling
52
Jackson, Michael
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
53
Jackson, Michael
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
54
Brown Band, Zac
Chicken Fried
55
Foundations
Build Me Up Buttercup
56
Presley, Elvis
Can't Help Falling In Love
57
Commodores
Brick House
58
House Of Pain
Jump Around
59
Shelton, Blake
God Gave Me You
60
Lmfao Feat. Lil Jon
Shots
61
Fun. Feat. Janelle Monae
We Are Young
62
Brown, Chris
Forever
63
Mars, Bruno
Just The Way You Are
64
Wild Cherry
Play That Funky Music
65
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Feat. Ray Dalton
Can't Hold Us
66
Armstrong, Louis
What A Wonderful World
67
Adams, Bryan
Summer Of '69
68
Earth, Wind & Fire
September
69
Rednex
Cotton Eye Joe
70
Perry, Katy
Firework
71
Will.I.Am Feat. Britney Spears
Scream & Shout
72
Big & Rich
Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)
73
Mraz, Jason
I'm Yours
74
Jordan, Montell
This Is How We Do It
75
Griffiths, Marcia
Electric Boogie (Electric Slide)
76
Village People
Y.M.C.A.
77
Righteous Brothers
Unchained Melody
78
Bee Gees
Stayin' Alive
79
Dexy's Midnight Runners
Come On Eileen
80
Rihanna
Don't Stop The Music
81
Jackson, Michael
The Way You Make Me Feel
82
Flo Rida Feat. T-Pain
Low
83
Aerosmith
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
84
Lopez, Jennifer Feat. Pitbull
On The Floor
85
Cyrus, Miley
Party In The U.S.A.
86
Flo Rida Feat. Sia
Wild Ones
87
Salt-N-Pepa
Push It
88
Minaj, Nicki
Starships
89
Lauper, Cyndi
Girls Just Want To Have Fun
90
Harris, Calvin
Feel So Close
91
Mumford & Sons
I Will Wait
92
Mars, Bruno
Locked Out Of Heaven
93
Usher Feat. Will.I.Am
Omg
94
Flo Rida Feat. David Guetta
Club Can't Handle Me
95
Springfield, Rick
Jessie's Girl
96
California Swag District
Teach Me How To Dougie
97
Lonestar
Amazed
98
Perri, Christina
A Thousand Years
99
Queen
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
100
Hayes, Hunter
Wanted
101
Mraz, Jason
I Won't Give Up
102
Icona Pop Feat. Charli Xcx
I Love It
103
Black Eyed Peas
Let's Get It Started
104
Nelly
Hot In Herre
105
Jackson, Michael
Beat It
106
One Direction
What Makes You Beautiful
107
Lady Gaga
Poker Face
108
Pitbull Feat. Christina Aguilera
Feel This Moment
109
Rascal Flatts
Bless The Broken Road
110
Beyonce Feat. Jay-Z
Crazy In Love
111
Checker, Chubby
The Twist
112
Mraz, Jason & Colbie Caillat
Lucky
113
Journey
Faithfully
114
Buble, Michael
Everything
115
Fun.
Some Nights
116
Young M.C.
Bust A Move
117
Green, Al
Let's Stay Together
118
Black Eyed Peas
Boom Boom Pow
119
Medley, Bill & Jennifer Warnes
(I've Had) The Time Of My Life
120
Timberlake, Justin Feat. Jay-Z
Suit & Tie
121
Sinatra, Frank
Fly Me To The Moon
122
Brooks & Dunn
Boot Scootin' Boogie
123
Guns N' Roses
Sweet Child O' Mine
124
Hammer, M.C.
U Can't Touch This
125
Johnson, Jack
Better Together
126
Mars, Bruno
Treasure
127
Usher
DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love
128
Florida-Georgia Line Feat. Nelly
Cruise
129
Guetta, David Feat. Sia
Titanium
130
50 Cent
In Da Club
131
King, Ben E.
Stand By Me
132
Keith, Toby
Red Solo Cup
133
Daft Punk
One More Time
134
Los Del Rio
Macarena
135
Minaj, Nicki
Super Bass
136
Old Crow Medicine Show
Wagon Wheel
137
Kid Rock
All Summer Long
138
Rihanna
Only Girl (In The World)
139
Buble, Michael
Save The Last Dance For Me
140
Adele
Make You Feel My Love
141
Black Eyed Peas
The Time (Dirty Bit)
142
Jones, Norah
Come Away With Me
143
Madonna
Like A Prayer
144
Paisley, Brad
She's Everything
145
Shelton, Blake
Honey Bee
146
Ke$Ha
Tik Tok
147
Timberlake, Justin
Mirrors
148
Wanted
Glad You Came
149
Flo Rida Feat. Keisha
Right Round
150
Pink
Get The Party Started
151
Thompson Square
Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not
152
KC & The Sunshine Band
Get Down Tonight
153
Smith, Will
Gettin' Jiggy Wit It
154
Romantics
What I Like About You
155
Jackson 5
ABC
156
West, Kanye Feat. Jamie Foxx
Gold Digger
157
Beatles
All You Need Is Love
158
K-Ci & Jojo
All My Life
159
Adele
Rolling In The Deep
160
Cheap Trick
I Want You To Want Me
161
Jay-Z Feat. Alicia Keys
Empire State Of Mind
162
Prince
Kiss
163
Sugarland
Stuck Like Glue
164
Mcgraw, Tim With Faith Hill
It's Your Love
165
Rascal Flatts
My Wish
166
Kings Of Leon
Sex On Fire
167
Mcgraw, Tim
My Best Friend
168
UB40
Red Red Wine
169
Franklin, Aretha
Respect
170
A-Ha
Take On Me
171
Paisley, Brad
Then
172
Spice Girls
Wannabe
173
Flo Rida
Whistle
174
Pitbull Feat. Tjr
Don't Stop The Party
175
Gaye, Marvin
Let's Get It On
176
Travolta, John & Olivia Newton-John
Grease Megamix
177
Cash, Johnny
Ring Of Fire
178
Foster The People
Pumped Up Kicks
179
Idol, Billy
White Wedding
180
Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody
181
Brown, Chris
Yeah 3x
182
Trey Songz Feat. Nicki Minaj
Bottoms Up
183
Digital Underground
The Humpty Dance
184
Harris, Calvin Feat. Florence Welsh
Sweet Nothing
185
Sledge, Percy
When A Man Loves A Woman
186
Adams, Bryan
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You
187
Aerosmith
Walk This Way
188
Dion
Runaround Sue
189
Queen
Another One Bites The Dust
190
Four Tops
I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
191
Swedish House Mafia Feat. John Martin
Don't You Worry Child
192
Temptations
Ain't Too Proud To Beg
193
Lady Gaga
Bad Romance
194
Sorta Crackers Band
Chicken Dance
195
Lifehouse
You And Me
196
Lamontagne, Ray
You Are The Best Thing
197
Rascal Flatts
Life Is A Highway
198
Checker, Chubby
Let's Twist Again
199
Perry, Katy
Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
200
Taylor, James
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
This unique list is produced by analyzing
millions of actual client requests made at weddings & parties around the world through the
DJ Intelligence music request system over the course of the past 12 months.
It changes regularly as requests are analyzed in real time, so check back often.
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Disclaimer : Music played for live audiences is quite different than what works for radio. This playlist only reflects what gets played on my late night Rock and Roll show
This radio show is quite different from the music that I usually play at weddings or other events.
10:01pm
Jonny Lang “Still Rainin'” from Wander This World (A&M 1998) Buy it!
10:06pm
Robert Johnson “They're Red Hot” from The Complete Recordings CD ALBUM (Columbia 1990) Buy it!
10:09pm
The Ramones “She Talks To Rainbows” from Hey! Ho! Let's Go: The Ramones Anthology CD ALBUM (Rhino 1999) Buy it!
10:14pm
JET “Hearts On Fire” from Shaka Rock CD ALBUM (EMI 2009) Buy it!
10:17pm
Bob Dylan “Girl From The North Country” from Another Side of Bob Dylan LP ALBUM (Columbia 1964) Buy it!
10:23pm
Eric Clapton “If I Don't Be There By Morning” from Crossroads Disc 3 CD ALBUM (Polygram Records 1988) Buy it!
10:28pm
Muddy Waters “40 Days And 40 Nights” from The Best Of Muddy Waters CD ALBUM (MCA 1987) Buy it!
10:33pm
Howlin' Wolf “Smokestack Lightning” from His Best CD ALBUM (MCA 1997) Buy it!
10:37pm
Bonnie Raitt “Willya Woncha” from Bonnie Raitt Collection CD ALBUM (Warner Bros. 1990) Buy it!
10:43pm
The Patti Fiasco “Bottle Of Wine” from No Bridges CD ALBUM (The Patti Fiasco www.myspace.com/pattifiasco 2010) LBuy it!
10:50pm
DB and The Catastrophe “Pointless” from Don't Look Back (DB and the Catastrophe 2010) Buy it!
10:54pm
Mark's Midnight Carnival Show “A Place Of My Own” SINGLE (Mark's Midnight Carnival Show 2010) Buy it!
10:58pm
Robert Johnson “From Four Until Late” from The Complete Recordings CD ALBUM (Columbia 1990) Buy it!
11:01pm
Hound Dog Taylor “See Me In The Evening” from Hound Dog Taylor & the Houserockers CD ALBUM (Alligator Records 1971) Buy it!
11:06pm
Alvin Youngblood Hart “Sway” from Blues On The Rocks CD ALBUM (KRB Music 2008) Buy it!
11:11pm
The White Stripes “Ball And Biscuit” from Elephant CD ALBUM (V2 2003) Buy it!
11:15pm
Gov't Mule “Mr. High And Mighty” from High And Mighty CD ALBUM (ATO Records 2006) Buy it!
11:21pm
The Black Keys “Psychotic Girl” from Attack & Release CD ALBUM (Nonesuch 2008) Buy it!
11:25pm
John Lee Hooker “I Like To See You Walk” from King of boogie CD ALBUM (drive 1994) Buy it!
11:30pm
John Lennon “Whatever Gets You Through The Night” from The John Lennon Collection CD ALBUM (EMI 1989) Buy it!
11:36pm
Delbert McClinton “I Had A Real Good Time” from Cost Of Living CD ALBUM (New West 2005) Buy it!
11:40pm
Devo “Don't Shoot I'm A Man” from Something for Everybody CD ALBUM (Warner Brothers 2010) Buy it!
11:44pm
Butthole Surfers “The Annoying Song” from Independent Worm Saloon CD (Capitol 1993) Buy it!
11:48pm
Squirrel Nut Zippers “Put A Lid On It” from Hot CD ALBUM (Mammoth Records 1996) Buy it!
11:53pm
Southern Culture on The Skids “Camel Walk” from Dirt Track Date CD ALBUM (Geffen 1995) Buy it!
11:56pm
Screamin' Jay Hawkins “Frenzy” from These Ghoulish Things CD COMP (Ace 2005) Buy it!
11:59pm
Harper “No Problem” from Stand Together CD ALBUM (Blind Pig 2010) Buy it!
Like everything else, times are approximate. Spinitron and this station are not liable for errors or omissions.
Themed marriage ceremonies have steadily increased during the last decade, according to a wedding planning group. We've gathered five of the most popular ideas, from Star Trek to Elvis.
Star Trek: Nancy Kerr and Kyle Sessions (pictured) renewed their vows at San Jose's Tech Museum's "Star Trek: The Exhibition," which closed soon after their April wedding. Like the venue and costumes, the vows had a hint of the theme:
"Do you promise to honor her and her commitment to the integrity of her mission?" Rev. Rabbit Matthews asked Sessions, 27. "Do you promise to uphold the sacraments of marriage as described in Starfleet regulations, including cohabitation of quarters, equal division of domestic labor and loyalty to one's commander and crew?"
Before it closed, a Las Vegas venue hosted the ultimate in Vulcan vows. Don't set your phasers to stun just yet -- you can easily replicate something stellar in your own backyard. (What other famous space saga is a marrying favorite?)
Follow the link below for more info about this article
1. Put your DJ next to the dance floor. Your DJ's location in relation to the dance floor is a critical factor in creating a high energy reception. Avoid placing your DJ in a corner far removed from the dance floor. Sound and lighting will be compromised, or cables and wires will need to be placed between tables to locate speakers and lights at the dance floor. And that's impractical with guests and servers moving about. Also, your DJ should have a complete view of the room in order to MC reception events effectively. If you tuck your DJ away, your reception's energy level will suffer because your DJ will have a hard time seeing and hearing what's happening.
Also, avoid seating guests between the DJ and the dance floor. Guests who are forced to sit directly in front of the DJ table will be subject to music that is far too loud for them while other guests may not be able to hear the music over the other noise in the room. Your DJ needs to monitor sound levels and interact with the dancers to create and maintain a high-energy reception. He can provide his best service and maintain the energy of your reception when he is located adjacent to the dance floor.
2. Dim the lights when it's time for dancing. Dimming the lights after dinner creates a more relaxed atmosphere and will motivate your guests to dance. Determine the desired lighting levels during dinner and for dancing when you meet with your reception facility's coordinator. Consider lighting levels that will compliment any candles you plan to use. Ask that your lighting preferences be included in your contract. This is an important but often overlooked aspect of your reception. Lighting that is too bright will discourage your guests from dancing and compromise your DJ's light show. The best resorts and country clubs get the lighting right while lesser facilities pay little attention to this issue.
3. Don't let pictures and videos dominate your day. Select a photographer with a confident and relaxed style who will capture your special moments in an efficient and stress-free manner. Don't be held hostage by an overbearing photographer who will dominate your time while your guests become bored. We've witnessed a photographer interrupt the best man's toast to get the perfect close-up of your champagne glasses. We've seen the bride and groom pulled away from their just-served dinner by an over-zealous photographer who insisted it was the perfect time for the sunset picture.
4. Beware of the problems caused by sharing your facility with others. Some restaurants will book a wedding reception in an area right next to their public dining room. Some resorts will book multiple wedding receptions in a large ballroom separated by cardboard wall dividers. Some golf clubs have homes that are directly adjacent to the reception facility. The result is inevitable. As your reception starts gaining momentum, the manager tells the DJ to turn the volume down because the music is disturbing other guests or neighbors.
Music for dancing is louder than music for dinner. Normal dance music volume would be terribly annoying to a couple having a romantic dinner a few yards away. If you and your guests plan to dance, avoid choosing a facility that imposes sound and volume restriction on your reception. Such restrictions are guaranteed to hamper your DJ's performance and diminish the energy of your reception.
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5. Invest quality time in planning your Grand Entrance. The Grand Entrance sets the tone and establishes the energy for the entire reception. Work closely with your DJ to stage a Grand Entrance that reflects your style and personality. Decide who will participate, where they will assemble and in what order, where they will go after being introduced. Clarify pronunciation of names, determine appropriate introductions for blended families and, of course, select the perfect music. All of this planning is usually completed when you meet personally with your DJ a few weeks before your wedding. Your DJ can offer suggestions and will take charge of the Grand Entrance at your wedding reception.
6. The First Dance - don't wait forever to do it and don't do it forever. One of the special moments of the reception is the bride and groom's first dance. Having your first dance immediately following the grand entrance is a great way to start the party with a flourish. As you are introduced, all of your guests are seated and more focused on the two of you than at any other time during the reception. Entering the room and going directly to the center of the dance floor for your first dance is sure to create what we call the "wow factor." Delaying your first dance until after dinner or after you visit each table of guests will deflate the energy of your reception.
7. Don't try to select every song your DJ will play. Choose the song for your first dance and songs for specific reception events like the cake cutting and bouquet toss. Tell your DJ what artists and styles of music to feature or avoid, but don't micro-manage your DJ's performance. A professional wedding DJ can read the crowd and knows what to play and when to play it to keep the party going. More importantly, your DJ knows which requests will clear the dance floor and deflate the energy of your reception. You're paying for your DJ's knowledge and experience. Take advantage of it.
8. Don't rule out the 'cheese.' Before you reject those so-called cheesy group dances like the Chicken Dance or Hokey Pokey, remember that these dances may be the only opportunity some of your guests will have to get on the dance floor and have some fun. These speciality dances are frequently requested, are very popular with your youngest guests and often create some of the most memorable moments. These dances may not be at the top of your list, but let the DJ play them if your guests so request.
9. Lead the way to the dance floor! Most brides and grooms want to see their guests on the dance floor having a great time. One way to create that energy is to lead by example. When the newlyweds set the tone by dancing, guest will follow. Ask a favorite uncle or grandmother to dance. Cameras will flash. Family will applaud. Guests will join in. When the bride and groom actively participate in the dancing, the energy level of the reception dramatically increases.
10. Avoid interruptions once the party music has started Plan to have things such as spotlight dances, toasts, cake cutting, bouquet toss garter toss and anything else already done before the DJ gets the party started. Any interruptions in the party can kill all of the momentum that has been building. There can of course be slower moments when brief interruptions for announcements can be made without killing the flow of the party. The last thing anyone should want to do is to interrupt the music while there is a full crowd out on the dance floor.
