Weddings
“You should only play pieces that you’re willing to marry..”
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What could set a more romantic mood for your wedding than beautiful live Guitar or Piano music played by a professional musician? |
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Weddings
Weddings are my favourite events! After many years playing for weddings I still really enjoy each new one I play for. Each is as different and individual as the couples who are getting married.
Whether I am to play Guitar, Piano, or both I always take great care to discuss each event with the bride and groom a few times before the day, to get an idea of what music will work best, and to work out the logistics of the big day to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Can't decide on whether to have a Guitarist or Pianist? No problem! - why not have me play both Piano and Guitar at different times of your Wedding day? This helps to achieve even more variety to keep the mood fresh through the event. Listen to my guitar recordings here and my piano recordings here
Contracts are exchanged in advance to ensure attention to detail and peace of mind. I have a wide repertoire of music and can tailor the mood to suit the occasion - please ask for details.
Ceremony
Often requested at the ceremony is gentle, melodic background music to provide an ambience as the guests assemble. You can select pieces from an extensive repertoire to be played either for the Bride's entrance, during the signing of the register or at the Recession.
Reception
Whether you would like gentle background music or something more upbeat and lively for the reception, the guitar is versatile enough for all moods. I can provide gentle amplification for up to 300 guests if required, or can play 'unplugged' for smaller more intimate numbers, in accordance with your wishes. More portable than pianos / harps etc I can set up almost anywhere and add a very special musical flavour to your Big Day.
“Mini DJ” Service
As I will (most likley) be bringing my 400W PA system to your event, why not use that to play CD music for other times during the day/evening? This may offer a simpler and MUCH more affordable option than hiring a DJ. I do not have the full dance floor and disco lights equipment, nor do I have the extensive music library that an ordinary DJ has - but if you tell me in advance what music you would like, or if you would like to bring your own CDs / MP3 player etc we can use that. Please ask for further details.
All my equipment is fully insured and PAT tested to meet legal requirements.
To check availability or discuss requirements, please click here for contact details.
Guitar Repertoire
This list represents most of my current playlist for 2012. If played back to back it would take over four hours to play - though I have a maximum playing time of three hours on any one day. I often also improvise around many different ideas and styles. If there is a certain tune that you would like to be played, at your wedding for example, given enough notice I will learn it just for you. (Please mention this at the time of booking as it may affect the price).
Spanish (Traditional) & Classical
- Anonymous RomanceAnon
- Asturias (Leyenda)I. Albeniz
- Tango in DI. Albeniz
- Tango in GF. Tarrega
- Recuerdos de la AlhambraF. Tarrega
- Capricio ArabeF. Tarrega
- AdelitaF. Tarrega
- Adagio from Concerto D’AranjuezJ. Rodrigo
- El Noy de la MareM. Llobet
- Canco de LladreM. Llobet
- CanariosG. Sanz
- Estudio sin LuzA. Segovia
- Canon in DPachelbel
- Tango en SkaiR. Dyens
- Koyunbaba SuiteC. Domeniconi
- The Wedding MarchR. Wagner
- La Catedral (Preludio)A. Barrios
Spanish Flamenco
- Majestuosos (Siguiriyas)J. Serrano
- Bella Mar (Veridales)J. Serrano
- TanguilloG. Nunez
- SolearesJ. Martin
- TarantosTraditional
- Alegrias en MiJ. Martin
- Rumba en mi (Mediterranean Sundance / Rio Ancho)Paco De Lucia
- Entre Dos AguasPaco De Lucia
- TangosTraditional
- MalaguenaC. Romero
- SevillanasTraditional
- La Tarde es CarameloV Amigo
- Bolero a VicenteV Amigo
- Sancti PetriG Nunez
- Cancion del Mariarchi (theme from Desperado)Los Lobos
South American
- CavatinaS. Myers
- Deve Ser AmorR. B. Powell
- Un Sueno en la FlorestaA. Barrios-Mangore
- Verano PortenoA. Piazzolla
- Milonga Del AngelA. Piazzolla
- RomanticoA. Piazzolla
- AccentuadoA. Piazzolla
- Danza BrasilieraJ. Morel
- Choro No. 1H. Villa-Lobos
- El Condor PasaTrad. Andean Song
- GuantanameraTrad. Cuban Song
- LibertangoPiazzolla
- Tico TicoTrad
Modern / Easy Listening
- Love of my LifeQueen
- World We Created Queen
- Dont Stop me Now Queen
- Albatross Fleetwood Mack
- Black Magic WomanSantana
- If I fell in Love with You Beatles
- All you need is Love Beatles
- Here Comes the Sun Beatles
- Billy Jean Michael Jackson
- You are Not Alone Michael Jackson
- Empire State of Mind (New York) Alicia Keys
- She SaidPlan B.
- Scarborough Fair Traditional
- Mrs RobinsonSimon & Garfunkel
- There She Goes The La’s
- Fairy Tale of New York The Pogues / Kirsty McCall
- So This is Christmas John Lennon
- Broken Strings James Morrison
- One Day Like This Elbow
- The Show Lenka
- Hotel California The Eagles
- Please Dont Leave Me Pink
- How Deep is Your Love Bee Gees
- Somewhere only we know Keane
- Are we Human The Killers
- Every Breath You Take Sting / The Police
- Big Yellow Taxi Joni Mitchell
- Volare Gypsy Kings
- Gypsy José Feliciano
- Time of Your LifeGreenday
- When September Ends Greenday
- Cider Drinker / Paloma Blanca The Wurzels / George Baker
- I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor
- Mama Mia Abba
- The Winner Takes it All Abba
- King of the Swingers (Jungle Book) Sherman and Sherman
- Fields of GoldSting
- She SaidPlan B
- TelephoneLady Ga Ga
- New YorkAlicia Keys
- She Will be lovedMaroon 5