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GB-man · 10 October 2016, 12:43 AM

So I've picked all the fun classic rock type covers from that list and now I need help sorting through the classical music.

Anyone see any standouts?

Your help is much appreciated

Ruud Van Driver · 10 October 2016, 01:15 AM

Canon - Pachalbel, all day every day, Tom! One of my favourite pieces of classical music (either that or Hall of the Mountain King). We had it at our wedding and it's an awesome piece of music

GB-man · 10 October 2016, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Canon - Pachalbel, all day every day, Tom! One of my favourite pieces of classical music (either that or Hall of the Mountain King). We had it at our wedding and it's an awesome piece of music

Thanks! I think that's the brides choice for her entrance. Seems like a must

Ruud Van Driver · 10 October 2016, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Thanks! I think that's the brides choice for her entrance. Seems like a must

We had it walking back down the aisle after the service. Have a listen first to see what you think but it really is awesome

GB-man · 10 October 2016, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

We had it walking back down the aisle after the service. Have a listen first to see what you think but it really is awesome

Will do

AK797 · 10 October 2016, 02:30 AM

I like the Flower duet, Barcarolle, Intermezzo by Mascagni, and Mozart's Sull'Aria, all beautiful melodies that most will recognise. Wedding March must be Wagner, always Wagner.

GradyPhilpott · 10 October 2016, 02:51 AM

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik--Mozart

Marriage of Figaro--Mozart

Mendelssohn Wedding March

Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring--Bach

sickened1 · 10 October 2016, 03:38 AM

This one.

https://youtu.be/m_2q1rclwNE

GB-man · 10 October 2016, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I like the Flower duet, Barcarolle, Intermezzo by Mascagni, and Mozart's Sull'Aria, all beautiful melodies that most will recognise. Wedding March must be Wagner, always Wagner.

Thanks Neil! Just what I'm looking for.

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik--Mozart

Marriage of Figaro--Mozart

Mendelssohn Wedding March

Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring--Bach

Extremely helpful Grady! I really appreciate it

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Originally Posted by sickened1

This one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=m_2q1rclwNE

Thank you! That's nice

Not sure I can arrange that though

she will be playing all you need is love though

cosmoliu · 10 October 2016, 04:02 AM

Solo violin, right? "Meditation" from the opera Thais, by Jules Massenet. Right after the vows.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss1URTJYlfQ

GradyPhilpott · 10 October 2016, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cosmoliu

Solo violin, right? "Meditation" from the opera Thais, by Jules Massenet. Right after the vows.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss1URTJYlfQ

What a performance!

rr-nyc · 10 October 2016, 04:24 AM

This is the order we used:

Bridesmaids Procession:
Bach - Air on the G String

Bridal Precession:
Pachelbel - Canon in D

Recessional:
Mendelssohn - Wedding March

AK797 · 10 October 2016, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Thanks Neil! Just what I'm looking for.

Those feature in Shawshank, Life is Beautiful and Raging Bull and I'd also add my favourite modern piece, James Horner's For the Love of a Princess.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk8323r577w

GB-man · 10 October 2016, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cosmoliu

Solo violin, right? "Meditation" from the opera Thais, by Jules Massenet. Right after the vows.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss1URTJYlfQ

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

This is the order we used:

Bridesmaids Procession:
Bach - Air on the G String

Bridal Precession:
Pachelbel - Canon in D

Recessional:
Mendelssohn - Wedding March

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Originally Posted by AK797

Those feature in Shawshank, Life is Beautiful and Raging Bull and I'd also add my favourite modern piece, James Horner's For the Love of a Princess.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk8323r577w

Excellent gents! Really appreciate all the help. While I appreciate classical music...I'm not well versed.

Relyt · 10 October 2016, 04:32 PM

My favorite all time song is: Claire de lune

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Mick P · 11 October 2016, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

So I've picked all the fun classic rock type covers from that list and now I need help sorting through the classical music.

Anyone see any standouts?

Your help is much appreciated

It's got nothing to do with you, you're just the bloody Groom for goodness sake.

Leave this sort of thing to the Bride and her family/friends.

All you have to do is to turn up well dressed and sober.

Regards

Mick

Abdullah71601 · 11 October 2016, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick P

It's got nothing to do with you, you're just the bloody Groom for goodness sake.

Leave this sort of thing to the Bride and her family/friends.

All you have to do is to turn up well dressed and conscious.

Regards

Mick

Fixed it Mick. No need to constrain him with sobriety.

THC · 11 October 2016, 09:32 AM

Wow, lots of culture in this thread.. I will simply wish the happy couple all the best for years to come

Chewbacca · 11 October 2016, 09:47 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSjxiocAf44

milov · 11 October 2016, 01:07 PM

My advice is to let your violinist choose the music. Most professional musicians should be able to read the room and choose the appropriate pieces. And they will always produce a better performance playing music they are more familiar with.

Investr · 11 October 2016, 01:56 PM

I'm a fiddle-guy myself.....

rr-nyc · 11 October 2016, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by milov

My advice is to let your violinist choose the music. Most professional musicians should be able to read the room and choose the appropriate pieces. And they will always produce a better performance playing music they are more familiar with.

That works perfectly felt well while guests are coming in and seating. It doesn't work well if you plan to include the music in your program as many people do.

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Old Expat Beast · 11 October 2016, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by milov

My advice is to let your violinist choose the music. Most professional musicians should be able to read the room and choose the appropriate pieces. And they will always produce a better performance playing music they are more familiar with.

Exactly what I was going to say.

Abdullah71601 · 11 October 2016, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by milov

My advice is to let your violinist choose the music. Most professional musicians should be able to read the room and choose the appropriate pieces. And they will always produce a better performance playing music they are more familiar with.

Good advice

I have several professional classical musicians (violin x2 and harp) in the family and this is what they do. The interview will set the parameters and the musician will recommend the music that fits their scheme and the venue. Like many things, music is better left to the professionals.

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

That works perfectly felt well while guests are coming in and seating. It doesn't work well if you plan to include the music in your program as many people do.

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This is a solo violinist, not a quartet or an orchestra. The repertoire will be limited to what sounds good for a violin in their venue. If they want something more complex, they'll need to pipe it in there.

rr-nyc · 11 October 2016, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

This is a solo violinist, not a quartet or an orchestra. The repertoire will be limited to what sounds good for a violin in their venue. If they want something more complex, they'll need to pipe it in there.

The violinist provided the list of music, which means the bride and groom can choose what they want played at their own wedding. If he/she was going to limit it based on the acoustics of the venue, I don't think they would be holding the list. And unless they're getting married in an office filled with sound deadening material, a violin's sound carries quite well and they can amp it if needed.

To reiterate what I said earlier, some people like to include the music being played in their program - which again, wouldn't be possible if you gave the violist the choice to play what they want. But above all, I sure as hell wouldn't pay any musician to play what they wanted me to hear, especially at my own wedding. Its a wedding, not an open mic session

Abdullah71601 · 11 October 2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rr-nyc

The violinist provided the list of music, which means the bride and groom can choose what they want played at their own wedding. If he/she was going to limit it based on the acoustics of the venue, I don't think they would be holding the list. And unless they're getting married in an office filled with sound deadening material, a violin's sound carries quite well and they can amp it if needed.

To reiterate what I said earlier, some people like to include the music being played in their program - which again, wouldn't be possible if you gave the violist the choice to play what they want. But above all, I sure as hell wouldn't pay any musician to play what they wanted me to hear, especially at my own wedding. Its a wedding, not an open mic session

I don't think you're giving the musician any credit for being a professional and subject matter expert. You aren't hiring a garage band for your kegger, you're hiring someone who does this for a living and is focused on providing a memorable experience that generates good word of mouth.

rr-nyc · 11 October 2016, 03:27 PM

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I don't think you're giving the musician any credit for being a professional and subject matter expert. You aren't hiring a garage band for your kegger, you're hiring someone who does this for a living and is focused on providing a memorable experience that generates good word of mouth.

I give musicians a lot of credit which is why they are hired but they are employed to provide a service. Part of that service is to play what I want played. This violinist is also in agreement, hence the song list.

If the bride and groom want to give the violist the freedom to choose the music for them, I'm sure they are more than qualified to do so. Otherwise, the person paying chooses from the repertoire (song list) they provided.

Relyt · 11 October 2016, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mick P

All you have to do is to turn up well dressed and sober.

Semi sober.....

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rolehex · 11 October 2016, 04:52 PM

Freebird?

GB-man · 11 October 2016, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mick P

It's got nothing to do with you, you're just the bloody Groom for goodness sake.

Leave this sort of thing to the Bride and her family/friends.

All you have to do is to turn up well dressed and sober.

Regards

Mick

I've been given this small task as my fiancé doesn't know music. I don't either apparently lol

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Fixed it Mick. No need to constrain him with sobriety.

Sobriety isn't on the agenda

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Originally Posted by THC

Wow, lots of culture in this thread.. I will simply wish the happy couple all the best for years to come

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSjxiocAf44

May be a tough sell

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Originally Posted by milov

My advice is to let your violinist choose the music. Most professional musicians should be able to read the room and choose the appropriate pieces. And they will always produce a better performance playing music they are more familiar with.

This was my initial thought. I think I will suggest a handful and leave the rest up to her.

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