If you are planning a wedding, no doubt you are thinking about the music for you big day, whether that's the songs you want to dance to, or the music that will play throughout the day. You’ll remember the music and songs played at your wedding for years to come. From the moment you walk down the aisle through to your first dance, your wedding songs should reflect your personalities as a couple and hold great meaning for you both. Whether you want to hire external musicians to play live music at your wedding, or you pt for a DJ you’ll always associate these songs with your special day. If you're feeling a little stuck on song choices, here are a few to inspire you. Bride Entrance Songs At Last – Etta James Songbird – Fleetwood Mac Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran Lucky – Jason Mraz ft. Colbie Caillat A Thousand Years – Christina Perri Your Song – Ellie Goulding I’m Kissing You – Des’ree Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good) – Quindon Tarver From This Moment On – Shania Twain & Bryan White What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong The Secret Wedding (From “Braveheart”) – David Arkenstone ft. Kathleen Fisher Make You Feel My Love – Adele Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars Glasgow Love Theme – Craig Armstrong
Last Dance Songs (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes Never Forget – Take That Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – Marvin Gaye All You Need Is Love – The Beatles Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Diana Ross & The Supremes Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey Daydream Believer – The Monkees Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran Walking On Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding Make You Feel My Love – Adele This Kind of Love – Sister Hazel At Last – Etta James Champagne Supernova – Oasis God Only Knows – The Beach Boys Hey Jude – The Beatles For your musical entertainment, Essex Saxophonists for Hire provide the icing on the cake. We can be booked for ceremony music, as well as for the drinks’ reception and after party. If you want to add the wow factor to a DJ set, add a live saxophonist into the mix. Your favourite tunes will be played with a sax flavour; creating unique party that will be forever remembered. If your wedding is in London, Essex or one of the surrounding counties, Essex Saxophonists for Hire contact us by calling 020 8088 0945.
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What attracted you to the saxophone? I've been asked that question many times. Well, the sound of course. Next to the human voice it's the most expressive instrument and the one that closest resembles the human voice. Like our voices the sax, or should I say the saxophonist is capable of producing an extreme range of sounds from sad, haunting dark tones to uplifting screams of laughter. It came from Belgium. Adolphe Sax invented the saxophone in 1842 making it one of the newest instruments. I've heard some people call it a brass instrument but although it's made from a certain type of brass mixture, it uses a single reed on the mouthpiece to make the sound which puts it in the woodwind family, like the clarinet. Other woodwinds are the oboe, bassoon, and bagpipes, these use double reeds. The recorder and flute are woodwinds as well but don't use reeds. Adolph Sax drew up plans for 14 different types of saxophones. I don't know how far he got building them all but I've heard of 10 and I've actually seen 8. They are; sopranissimo, sopranino, soprano, alto, C melody, tenor, baritone, bass, contrabass, and subcontrabass. Some of these come in different shapes like the curved soprano and the straight tenor. The 4 most popular ones are soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone and these are the voices that make up a saxophone quartet. Hard to imagine now but the saxophone didn't gain instant popularity... quite the opposite. Mr. Sax apparently worked hard to get his new invention to composers and band leaders but the instrumentation of the orchestra had been established for many years and nobody wanted to add a sax section, imagine that... I know a lot of sax fans that wished it would have happened differently, myself included! Sax became the first professor of saxophone at the Paris Conservatory in 1858. Method books were written and a few more composers were writing for the instrument and finally in 1885 the first one was made in the United States. America's first sax star; Rudy Wiedoeft. There was a bit of a sax craze in America in the early 1900's and a man who was partly responsible for it was the virtuoso Rudy Wiedoeft. Although not widely known today he was very popular in his time. He was an excellent saxophonist with classical training but recorded his own pop style, vaudeville, and novelty songs. Stylistically he was rooted in ragtime and classical - pre-jazz era. His saxes of choice were the alto and the C melody, which has been out of production since the early 1930's. Now into the 1930's the classical saxophone had some well-known players; Marcel Mule from France, Sigurd Rascher, German/American, and later the American Eugene Rousseau. These guys were performing, recording and having music composed for them. For most classical saxophonists the alto was by far the most popular choice. The saxophone didn't make it into the classical orchestra as a section but that didn't stop people from writing and arranging for saxophone quartets... from Bach to Bartok to Ellington. This blog was written by Johnny Ferreira. He is an award winning saxophonist, international touring and recording artist. Advocator of saxophone music that rocks, jumps, and swings!
Live music ideas for corporate events Whether it's a summer corporate event, an awards ceremony, or Christmas party, finding the right live entertainment for your event can be the key to making the right impression. With such a selection of options available, choosing the right live party band or group that entertains your guests may be a bit tricky. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking: Jazz Bands If you are looking for a bit of class and sense of occasion, you might like the idea of Champagne and canapés on arrival and an upbeat jazz band playing to your guests. At the smaller end of the scale, you could look for a jazz trio or push the boat out with a fabulous swing band. Jazz bands can also cover a wide genre of music, so your guests can enjoy an array of music. Roaming acoustic bands It has become popular to hire live roaming acoustic bands. This consists of three of four musicians who move seamlessly around the venue playing their instruments without any amplification. They can either weave in and out amongst your guests, or if it is a sit-down event, they can move from table to table making their way round the entire room. If you want a party atmosphere later, they can play close to the dance floor at the end of the night to get your guests up on their feet. Ibiza saxophone music If the laid-back summer Ibiza vibe is what you are looking for, then a solo saxophonist playing the best of Cafe del Mar classics is certain to get people in a relaxed frame of mind. This gentle sound is perfect for corporate drinks receptions or evening functions. A solo sax player is the perfect way to get the ball rolling at your summer corporate party. Live bands for dancing Live party bands continue to be a favourite on the corporate function scene, adding heaps of energy and creating a real sense of occasion. The options for function bands are endless, whether you're looking for an almighty 12-piece band, a country style band that will get your guests trying some line dancing, or hiring a band that will play music from a particular decade – the choice is yours. Mexican themed party with a Mariachi band Aye, aye, aye! If you are looking for some Latin fun – hire a Mariachi band. Give your guest sombreros to wear, beer or Tequila to drink and some Mexican canapes to eat. With their traditional Mexican music, you’ll certainly create a party to remember! Tribute Bands Tribute bands can be so much fun. Whether it is a music legend that you want to replicate, an era that you want to relive – there is a wide variety of tribute bands that can be hired. What do you think your guests would love? Whatever you're looking for, we hope that you are able to create an unforgettable event. If you are looking to hire a Saxophonist or a Karen Carpenter Tribute night in and around Essex, please give us a call on 020 8088 0945. Live sax music for your Christmas party We love Christmas parties and the amazing atmosphere that they create. Everyone is in good spirts, looking forward to a short break during the festive season with family and friends. At Essex Saxophonists for Hire we love everything about Christmas parties. If you are looking for live sax music for your Christmas party, we cover: You can hire either a solo saxophonist, who can play independently or to backing tracks, or hire us to play live alongside a DJ. If you are looking for a sax band with live singing, we can cover that too. If your evening is going to start with a drinks reception before the real party starts, we can play traditional Christmas carols upon the guests’ arrival. Later in the evening, we can switch to all the Christmas party favourites. These include playing the classics, to playing fresh, vibrant and upbeat tunes that will satisfy all age groups. We guarantee that your guests will be up on their feet having a blast. We get booked up very quickly over the festive period, so book your live band for a Christmas party early to avoid disappointment. Contact Essex Saxophonists for Hire on 020 8088 0945. Our Saxophonists travel throughout Essex, London and the other Home Counties too. Over the last few years winter weddings and Christmas themed marriages have increased in popularity. The options around a winter themed wedding are as vast as a summer wedding and they require just as much advanced planning. For your musical entertainment, Essex Saxophonists for Hire provide the icing on the cake. We can be booked for ceremony music, as well as for the drinks’ reception and after party.
A saxophonist can play easy listening music to welcome the arrival of guests to the ceremony. They can play the song to welcome the bride down the aisle, as well as the melody as the couple leave the ceremony. Whilst the drinks are flowing, the guests are mingling and the newlyweds are with their photographer, a saxophonist can play music to get people in the mood and warm them up for the party that is ahead. In the evening, the saxophonist can play along to high-quality backing tracks or perform solo. If you want to add the wow factor to a DJ set, add a live saxophonist into the mix. Your favourite tunes will be played with a sax flavour that will have your guests singing your praises for holding such a unique party. All of this provides a cohesive music theme for your big day. Essex Saxophonists for Hire can be contacted by calling 020 8088 0945. |