I Found some great Cocktail/Dinner Music

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DJ Gray

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My wife and I just returned from the Westin, Kierland in Phoenix, AZ.

On Friday we had the pleasure of listening to a fantastic Steel Drum/Pipes player...Paul McDermand.

www.PAULMCDERMAND.COM

He takes popular songs, adds great arrangements, and hits a home run. I bought 2 of his CD's, and he also has one Cd designed specifically for weddings...Outstanding...
Give look see..........
 
Always looking for something a bit different and unique, Thanks!

Kirby
 
Speaking of cool dinner music, I came across an i-tunes collection called "chill out lounge" I think its called, it has some hip electronic tracks that set a nice modern vibe. I played a couple venues last weekend that were downtown trendy spots and the music created the perfect atmosphere. Not for a good ol country wedding, but definetly good for the younger crowd.
 
mysoulishome said:
What's the CD designed for weddings called?
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I believe it's called "Weddings" the ones I got were "Only Time", and "Steal Away"

I played both disks at a family dinner party tonight for 25 people, (Big Family)....went over quite well...."Beautiful, Something Different......" was the popular comment.
You can see them on his website....the guy is really talented........
 
I've sent myself a link to this thread, as I really want to check this out. Sounds very interesting.

Every once in awhile I'll sneak in a selection or two from the Chinese group "12 Girls Band", for something a bit different. :sqbiggrin:

http://www.12girls.org/english/
 

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You know anything we can do to make our presentations stand out is to our benefit.

Something I have found is that you can really generate a mood with your selection of Cocktail/Dinner Music. You prep your audience, either to the style of music or you can put them in a particular mood by your choice of music.

This music is very "now" in it's sound, and at the same time very relaxing, and soothing.
 
I'm finding the standards work the best....ella, louis, Frank, sarah vaughan, dinah washington and so on......As dinner is winding up (45 minutes to dancing, I'll start with mid tempo 50-60's...mixing in to current stuff.....Want them tapping, swaying.....by the time it's first dance time.....

For a good up beat disc....David Rocco - Dolce Vita (music from the Food TV show)
 
I have several dinner disks with the standards, that's why I'm always looking for something different. I believe that when you offer something that differs from every other DJ, that is enjoyed by your audience, you will be remembered by that same audience.
 
thatmusicguy said:
Gray - I see your point.....remember though that the average guest at an event doesn't hear the same music every week like we do.....for them it's: "I haven't heard that song in ages!"
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You are right, I do a fair amount of private dinner parties, at personal residences where you will get comments from guests on the music.

Just a side-bar to this topic, 2 performers I consistently get comments on are Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli. They have very distinctive sounds, and when they are heard people will respond in the positive as something different.
 
knardini said:
Speaking of cool dinner music, I came across an i-tunes collection called "chill out lounge" I think its called, it has some hip electronic tracks that set a nice modern vibe. I played a couple venues last weekend that were downtown trendy spots and the music created the perfect atmosphere. Not for a good ol country wedding, but definetly good for the younger crowd.
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I play chillout during the dinner for at least 5 years and often mix it with a soft modern jazz.
 
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