DJ Ceremony NYC
No. 17
New York, NY 10009
(map) Phone: 646-279-8777
Reviews for DJ Ceremony NYC
GUEST
From the minute we met Carlos, I knew he would be a great fit for us as our DJ. He has a true process to how he designs the music flow for the night and spent time asking us about our musical tastes and also the general vibe of our wedding guests. He was able to take all that information and boil it down to a few hours of music that kept the dance floor packed from start to finish. We had some very eclectic requests including working in traditional Greek folk dancing, 90’s hip hop, and plenty of music that would keep our overwhelmingly Jersey crowd dancing – not an easy task. He balanced everything perfectly, keeping old (including three 85 year old plus grandmas!) and young alike happy.
I sent Carlos many many detailed emails in the weeks leading up to the wedding with very specific requests and he was able to juggle all the details.
Beyond his skills, Carlos is a really nice guy and someone we were happy to entrust such an important part of our wedding to. I would recommend him to...
GUEST
We are so lucky to have found Carlos. Before we booked him, he sat down with us for an hour to go through our musical likes and dislikes. He was very easy-going and friendly. Very reasonable prices and he was willing to work with our budget. We didn't want a loud, in-your-face DJ, and there were no worries about that with DJ Ceremony. He is a really relaxed, cool guy and we are so happy that he celebrated our big day with us.
GUEST
we were so thrilled with DJ CeremoNY. no one thought we could keep a 170 person wedding on the dance floor for over 3 hours of straight dancing, but he proved them wrong! he was very open to our lengthy suggestions, flexible about working with a family friend who was videotaping our ceremony, and able to read the crowd correctly. he was incredibly responsive to all our questions and concerns throughout our entire planning process. our guests told us it was some of the best dancing music they've ever enjoyed at a wedding. it took three last songs to finally end the party, all of which DJ CeremoNY provided spontaneously.
GUEST
Carlos was incredible! He is so personable, has such an upbeat personality, and really knows his stuff when it comes to a huge variety of music. He really takes the time to get to know you and determine what style of music is appropriate for you and your event. Highly, highly recommended!
GUEST
We recently had the pleasure of working with DJ Ceremony on our wedding day, and it was one of the best decisions we made! Not only is Carlos incredibly knowledgeable about so many music genres (made great recommendations when we were unsure), he was incredibly professional, attentive, and easy-going. Carlos came early and stayed late, keeping the crowd happy the entire time! So many of our friends and our parents friends kept telling us how AMAZING the music was, and that they forgot it was simply a 1 man DJ! It's not easy to please young and old alike, but Carlos managed to both meet our needs, as well as the needs of our crowd perfectly. He was also a great MC, knowing when to talk and when not to!
We met Carlos over drinks and he helped us narrow down our tastes. After the initial visit, Carlos was incredibly diligent in answering any questions that we had; our wedding was pretty packed with different cultural activities and Carlos took the time to sit with us for an hour on the phone a few days before the big day to go over the schedule. Finding a vendor with this much professionalism and dedication is a rarity and we couldn't be happier. Thank you, Carlos, for making the day so incredible!
GUEST
Amazing. Carlos did an incredible job of reflecting our personal sound and setting the mood at our wedding. Several friends who know us well thought that we had hand picked the playlist but NOPE- he's just that good. We felt comfortable with him from the moment we met- over a couple of drinks as we discussed our musical taste and what we were looking for. Music is so important to both my husband and I so to have such an incredible soundtrack to the most important day of our lives thus far was crucial. We were initially terrified to hire a DJ after attending so many weddings where the sound is cliched and cheesy. Carlos is anything but cheesy- definitely not your average "wedding DJ". Really down to earth and easygoing, but more importantly this man knows his craft. I can't say enough good things. My only regret is that my guests tired our too quickly, cause I would have liked to dance all night! Carlos- thank you for being such an integral part of our wedding day!
GUEST
Carlos is the man. Seriously. He showed up hours early and was totally prepared. With Carlos the music did not stop all night and neither did the dancing. The dance floor was packed all night long, and we owe this to Carlos. He played a perfect mix of what we were looking for and kept people on their feet all night. He was a pleasure to work with and an absolute steal for what he charges compared to some of the other DJ's out there. If you want a great reception with a great DJ (who isn't on the mic telling people what to do all night) then call Carlos, you won't be disappointed.
GUEST
DJ ceremony did a great job incorporating our wishes into his playlist. he was well prepared for unexpected dances, and was played fun dancing music for all ages.
GUEST
From the first moment we met with DJ Ceremony (Carlos), we knew he was the perfect fit for our wedding. As music lovers, getting the perfect DJ was a very important part of the wedding planning process. We wanted a DJ who would play awesome music, not do too much "DJ banter" and could really respond to what our guests were feeling. After talking with Carlos for just a few minutes, we knew he had a total grasp on the kind of music we liked and what we wanted at the wedding (an eclectic mix of basically everything except your typical wedding tunes). He was always prompt in responding to emails and was very thorough and professional.
When our wedding day finally came, Carlos was beyond outstanding. He worked our cocktail hour and four hour reception and every single song he played was a hit. We sent him a list of a handful of songs we wanted to hear and he managed to fit them all into the evening perfectly, along with all his other choices that kept up our guests excited all night long. The cocktail hour and dinner hour were a great mix of mellower songs, and then the dance party really started. I literally don't think our guests stopped dancing the entire night. One of my favorite moments was after we cut the cake, I looked over at Carlos and gave him the thumbs up to start it up again, and he came right in with Usher's "Yeah" it was just perfect. I remember thinking -- "he is the best DJ ever!!!!!" When my grandparents said they wanted a slow dance, Carlos played a few slow ones -- he kept everyone, young and old, happy.
Carlos really made the evening one to remember -- and he always looked like he was having a great time as well. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for some amazing music at their wedding or any event. He is laid back, easy to work with, and really did an absolutely amazing job.
GUEST
Carlos was the DJ at our wedding in October 2010 and this is a long overdue, raving review for him. Finding the right DJ for our wedding was very important to us. Music influences the whole reception and defines what kind of party it’s going to be.
I found Carlos after a search online and was very impressed with his website, particularly the playlists from other events that he posted. We were excited seeing an emphasis on particular bands, and made an appointment to meet him. From the moment we first met in person, we knew he was the right guy. Great personality, very professional, very interested in what we wanted, and he also offered amazing suggestions. We wanted 80s centric music with some picks from the 90s and 2000s thrown in, and we also needed some slower chill out music for our cocktail hour and certain parts of the reception.
Carlos was perfect. We are so happy. Everyone was dancing at our wedding, even people we didn’t expect to be dancing! It was such a great party thanks to Carlos. Everyone was telling us how great the music was at the wedding, even months after. He was extremely flexible, and had the best set while also incorporating some guests’ requests. I have nothing but kind words and the advice to all to book him for any event.
If we ever needed a DJ again, Carlos would be our man. Thank you for an amazing night, Carlos. Marguerite & Konrad, 10/16/10, Riverside Church.
GUEST
DJ Ceremony was amazing!
We are a couple that can be very hard to please when it comes to music. Both avid music lovers with specific tastes and opnions, we were reluctant to hand over the reigns to a DJ at our wedding. However, in the end we decided that it was more important to enjoy our day and not have to worry about micromanaging the music.
Carlos was super attentive to our needs and met with us several times to discuss our tastes, the kind of feel we were going for, the likely tastes of our guests and all kinds of little details we had never even thought about before. He was extremely accommodating for us and paid close attention to the little details that we felt were important. On top of all that, he was reasonably priced and flexible to our budget needs.
In the end we had a great time. The crowd LOVED him and we still get people asking us about that amazing DJ that played our wedding. We couldn't be happier.
GUEST
DJ Ceremony was amazing!!
One of the only tasks my husband had for our wedding was to sort out a DJ. Carlos listened to his wants and needs and came up with an amazing play list. Everyone danced the night away and raved about our fantastic choice.
I would highly recommend him to any other couple looking for a fun, professional DJ.
The next party we host that calls for a DJ I know where to look and I know my husband will be attending a few of the Smiths & Morrissey Tribute Night's that Carlos does.
GUEST
We found Carlos on Craigslist, and were initially attracted to him because of his strong indie/80s music background, which clicked with our own. We are both music lovers, and were therefore very particular about what we wanted played at our wedding. We had specific requests, and multiple playlists that included essential songs we needed played. Carlos fulfilled our every wish and demand, and had the crowd dancing all night long. He wasn't cheesy, as many DJs can be, and you could tell that music is just as important to him as it was to us. He is affordable, professional, friendly and flexible. If you are a music control freak like we were, or if you just want someone to play great music at your event, he is your guy.
GUEST
We couldn't have been happier with Carlos being our wedding DJ. From our first meeting, we knew that he understood our (very particular) music tastes and could trust him to manage this very important part of our wedding. Before meeting Carlos, we honestly considered playing music from an ipod given how much we didn't think we'd be able to have any DJ truly 'get' us. Carlos proved to be the BEST decision. He took our favorites and added some of his own choice tracks to create an amazing soundscape for the backdrop to the evening. We couldn't recommend Carlos highly enough!!!
GUEST
Sadly, our wedding getting rescheduled and almost ruined by Hurricane Irene this past summer wasn't the worst part about the wedding: it was DJ Ceremony.
He failed to download several important songs we'd requested, including the "last song" of the night. He neglected to wear a button-up shirt for the ceremony (??!). And was argumentative, likely intoxicated and out right refused to help find any songs myself (the bride) or my new husband (the groom) requested.
I would give him 2 stars because *mostly* the music choices were ok, but the intense and unnecessary stress and aggression he created was so painful and I could not bring myself to any form of recommendation.
At the end of the night, after myself and several other members of my wedding party tried to ask him to find the "last song", a friend of mine eventually saved the day and found the song on her iPod and figured out how to hook it up to a speaker.
Do yourself a favor and avoid the...
I worked with Carlos on a wedding in Briant Park Grill. He's an great DJ - people LOOVED the music he was playing and were dancing non-stop [which is so great for me as a photographer - When people are having a good time, they look beautiful! :) I would recommend Carlos for any wedding or event in a heart-bit!
I recommend the services of DJ Ceremony NYC to make your wedding day special. You can't go wrong with them :)
Carlos is a very professional and talented DJ. He did a wonderful job at the wedding that we worked together. I would highly recommend him to any of my clients.
About DJ Ceremony NYC
Over the years I’ve DJed events at: Abilene (Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn), Alder Manor (Yonkers, NY), Art Omi International Arts Center (Ghent, NY), Black & White, Bridgewaters, Brooklyn Society For Ethical Culture (Park Slope, Brooklyn), Bryant Park Grill, The Central Park Boathouse, The DUMBO Loft (DUMBO, Brooklyn), The Foundry (Queens), Glass, Gotham Hall, Guernica, Johnny Brenda’s (Philadelphia, PA), The Lotos Club, Luca Lounge, Manhattan Penthouse, New Meadowlands Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ), New York Botanical Garden (Bronx), Niagara, No Malice Palace, Pochron Studios (DUMBO, Brooklyn), Pre:Post, R Bar at the Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel, Rififi/Cinema Classics, River Room of Harlem, Riverside Church, The Romantica, Route 85A, Russo’s On The Bay, 17, Smithfield, Society Of Illustrators, Solé East (Montauk, NY), Studio 450, Terrace In The Sky, 320 Studios, and The Ukranian Institute among others.
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My mobile setup includes:
• QSC™ Ksub 1,000-watt Powered Subwoofer
• 2 x 400-watt EUROLIVE B212XL Behringer™ powered speakers with stands
• Apple MacBook Pro™ running Serato Scratch Live™ software
• Numark™ C1 DJ Mixer
• Behringer™ XENYX 1002B 10-Input 2-Bus Mixer
• Behringer™ XM8500 microphone
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RECEPTION PLAYLISTS
Approach: Finding a sound & concept appropriate for your personality & that of your guests.
Some things to consider:
• Do you want to present a strong, focused sound for your reception?
• If so, do your guests share your sensibility & taste?
• In contrast, would you like to present a diverse "tour" of very different styles, eras, & genres?
• How open are you to an evolution and/or change of sound/tone if your guests are better responding to things that were not part of our initial vision?
Here are just a few recent actual wedding reception playlists to give you a sense of the various directions that a reception can take sound-wise. Each of these had a particular tone and feel, just as yours will have a unique sound of it's own. My strength is mining information from you to find out about your specific tastes, and then creating an individualized sound tailored around you and your guests.
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Reception Playlist : Art Omi International Arts Center Wedding : Ghent, NY 2010
This reception, which culminated with guests dancing outdoors on a grassy hill, presented a wide array of genres, from Indie to Soul, Retro to Hip-Hop.
First Dance: Paul Weller: "I Wanna Make It Alright"
Roxy Music: "Love Is The Drug"
Andre 3000: "Behold A Lady"
Björk: "Big Time Sensuality"
Gorillaz: "Feel Good Inc."
Iggy Pop: "Lust For Life"
Gary Numan: "Metal"
Franz Ferdinand: "Take Me Out"
Arcade Fire: "Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)"
LCD Soundsystem: "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House"
Michael Jackson: "Rock With You">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Michael Jackson: "Billie Jean"
New Order: "Ceremony"
Queen: "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"
The Beach Boys: "Wouldn't It Be Nice"
M.I.A.: "Paper Planes"
Ice Cube: "It Was A Good Day"
Stevie Wonder: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours"
Ike & Tina Turner: "Sexy Ida (Part 2)"
Ritchie Valens: "Come On Let's Go">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Elvis Presley: "Jailhouse Rock"
Beastie Boys: "Intergalactic"
Bel Biv DeVoe: "Poison"
Outkast: "Hey Ya!"
Blondie: "Hanging On The Telephone"
Justin Timberlake: "SexyBack"
Prince: "Raspberry Beret"
Rick James: "Give It To Me Baby">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>The Gap Band: "You Dropped A Bomb On Me"
Robin S.: "Show Me Love"
Madonna: "Like A Prayer"
Bon Jovi: "Livin' On A Prayer"
Journey: "Don't Stop Believin'"
Depeche Mode: "Enjoy The Silence">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Stevie Nicks: "Stand Back"
Siouxsie & The Banshees: "Peek-A-Boo"
The Smiths: "Ask"
Blur: "Girls&Boys"
Usher featuring Lil' Jon & Ludacris: "Yeah!"
50 Cent: "In Da Club"
Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx: "Gold Digger">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Notorious B.I.G.: "Hypnotize"
House Of Pain: "Jump Around"
AC/DC: "You Shook Me All Night Long"
Def Leppard: "Pour Some Sugar On Me"
Sir Mix-A-Lot: "Baby Got Back"
DJ EZ Rock & Rob Base: "It Takes Two"
Naughty By Nature: "O.P.P."
C+C Music Factory: "Gonna Make You Sweat"
Vanilla Ice: "Ice Ice Baby">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Cameo: "Word Up"
Gwen Stefani: "Hollaback Girl"
Erasure: "A Little Respect"
Dolly Parton: "9 To 5"
The Beatles: "All You Need Is Love"
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Reception Playlist : Gotham Hall Wedding : Manhattan 2010
This high-energy reception was very characteristic in being nearly exclusively Contemporary Pop/Top 40, New Electro, & Contemporary Hip-Hop.
Beyoncé: "Naughty Girl"
Jay Sean featuring Lil Wayne: "Down"
Rihanna: "Rude Boy"
Taio Cruz: "Dynamite"
Kanye West featuring T-Pain: "Good Life"
Usher featuring Pitbull: "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love"
will.i.am: "Heartbreaker"
The Black Eyed Peas: "Boom Boom Pow"
Justin Timberlake featuring T.I.: "My Love"
Mika: "Love Today"
Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson & D.O.E.: "The Way I Are"
Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg: "California Gurls"
Jay-Z featuring Mr. Hudson: "Young Forever"
Nelly: "Just A Dream"
B.o.B. featuring Bruno Mars: "Nothin On You"
Flo Rida: "Right Round"
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em featuring Sammie: "Kiss Me Thru The Phone"
Robyn: "Show Me Love"
Nelly Furtado & Timbaland: "Promiscuous"
Ya-Boy A.M.C.: "iHustle"
Far East Movement featuring Cataracs & Dev: "Like A G6"
Lily Allen: "Everyone's At It"
Brazilian Girls: "Don't Stop"
Jason Derülo: "Ridin' Solo"
Alicia Keys: "Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart"
Diddy Featuring Christina Aguilera: "Tell Me"
Justice: "Genesis"
MSTRKRFT: "Easy Love"
La Roux: "Bulletproof"
C.S.S.: "Music Is My Hot, Hot Sex"
M.I.A.: "Boyz"
Kid Cudi featuring Kanye West: "Erase Me"
Ke$ha: "Take It Off"
Fergie: "Clumsy"
N.E.R.D. featuring Nelly Furtado: "Hot-n-Fun"
Trey Songz featuring Fabolous: "Say Aah"
David Guetta: "Memories"
Mark Ronson & The Business Intl: "Bang Bang Bang"
Fedde le Grand: "Put Your Hands Up For Detroit"
Mike Posner: "Cooler Than Me"
Britney Spears: "Toxic"
Lady Gaga: "Alejandro"
Kings Of Leon: "Use Somebody"
Coldplay: "Yellow"
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Reception Playlist : Studio 450 Wedding : Manhattan 2010
With the Groom hailing from across the Pond, and with many English relatives and friends in attendance, this set explored much of the great Pop and Alternative from both the UK and the US.
Santigold: "Say Aha"
She & Him: "In The Sun"
Simple Minds: "Promised You A Miracle"
Smashing Pumpkins: "Never Let Me Down Again"
T.Rex: "Jeepster"
Prince And The Revolution: "Take Me With U"
Oasis: "She's Electric"
No Doubt: "It's My Life"
Fatboy Slim: "Praise You"
Blur: "Girls&Boys">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Daft Punk: "One More Time"
Justice: "D.A.N.C.E."
Justin Timberlake: "Rock Your Body"
Estelle featuring Kanye West: "American Boy"
B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars: "Nothin' On You"
Bee Gees: "Stayin' Alive"
Robyn: "Hang With Me"
The Beatles: "Revolution"
The Who: "I Can't Explain"
The Cure: "The Lovecats"
Scissor Sisters: "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'"
Outkast: "Hey Ya!"
Prince & The Revolution: "Kiss"
The Stone Roses: "She Bangs The Drums"
Depeche Mode: "Enjoy The Silence"
a-Ha: "Take On Me" (12" Extended Version)
The Black Eyed Peas: "Pump It"
Dolly Parton: "9 To 5"
The Isley Brothers: "Shout"
Stevie Wonder: "Superstition"
Heatwave: "Boogie Nights">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Michael Jackson: "Off The Wall"
Madonna: "Material Girl"
Lady Gaga: "Bad Romance"
New Order: "Blue Monday"
David Bowie: "Modern Love"
Go Home Productions: "How Soon Is Independence?"
Bon Jovi: "Livin' On A Prayer"
Journey: "Don't Stop Believin'"
George Michael: "Faith"
INXS: "Need You Tonight"
Tears For Fears: "Head Over Heels"
The Black Eyed Peas: "I Gotta Feeling"
Bruce Springsteen: "Glory Days"
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: "American Girl"
The Cure: "Friday I'm In Love"
The Jackson 5: "I Want You Back"
Simple Minds: "Don't You (Forget About Me)"
The Smiths: "Girlfriend In A Coma"
The Killers: "Mr. Brightside"
Kings Of Leon: "Sex On Fire"
The Strokes: "Someday"
Prince And The Revolution: "When Doves Cry"
The White Stripes: "Seven Nation Army"
MGMT: "Time To Pretend"
The Arcade Fire: "Rebellion (Lies)"
Daft Punk: "Digital Love">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>The Police: "Roxanne"
Morrissey: "Suedehead"
Deee-Lite: "Groove Is In The Heart"
The Beatles: "Can't Buy Me Love"
Chuck Berry: "Johnny B. Goode"
Michael Jackson: "Human Nature"
Peter Gabriel: "In Your Eyes"
John Lennon: "Woman"
Frank Sinatra: "Theme From New York, New York"
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Reception Playlist : Manhattan Penthouse Wedding : Manhattan, 2010
Although a lot of sounds were explored this particular evening, this set reflected the couple's love for Soul, Funk, Disco, 70s, & Hip-Hop.
First Dance: Edwina Hayes: "Feels Like Home"
Doctor & The Medics: "Spirit In The Sky"
Jay Z. Featuring Alicia Keys: "Empire State Of Mind"
50 Cent: "In Da Club"
Fergie Featuring Ludacris: "Glamorous"
Outkast: "So Fresh, So Clean"
Prince And The Revolution: "When Doves Cry"
AC/DC: "You Shook Me All Night Long"
Montel Jordan: "This Is How We Do It"
Kevin Rudolf and Lil Wayne: "Let It Rock"
Michael Jackson: "Off The Wall"
B52s: "Rock Lobster"
The Black Eyed Peas: "Pump It"
Def Leppard: "Pour Some Sugar On Me"
Pitbull: "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)"
Lady Gaga: "Bad Romance"
Hot Chocolate: "You Sexy Thing"
Parliament: "Flash Light"
Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band: "Express Yourself"
Frank Sinatra: "Fly Me To The Moon"
Gwen Stefani: "What You Waiting For?"
Michael Jackson: "Human Nature"
The Beatles: "Girl"
Kid Rock: "All Summer Long"
House Of Pain: "Jump Around"
The Gap Band: "You Dropped A Bomb On Me"
Stereo MCs: "Connected"
Sir Mix-A-Lot: "Baby Got Back"
The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Snoop Dog: "Buttons"
The Four Tops: "I Can't Help Myself"
Grand Funk Railroad: "Some Kind Of Wonderful"
Three Dog Night: "Joy To The World"
David Bowie: "Let's Dance"
Ke$ha: "Tik Tok"
Sinead O'Connor: "Nothing Compares 2 U"
Coldplay: "Yellow"
Beyoncé: "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)"
The Black Eyed Peas: "Boom Boom Pow"
Michael Jackson: "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"
Run D.M.C.: "Run's House"
Red Hot Chili Peppers: "Give It Away"
Billy Idol: "White Wedding"
Cameo: "Word Up">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Prince: "I Wanna Be Your Lover"
Coldplay: "Viva La Vida"
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Reception Playlist : The Dumbo Loft Wedding : Dumbo, Brooklyn 2010
This was a really fun evening, and it was a pleasure to have both mainstream favorites play immediately next to Indie/Alternative hits, both earning equal enthusiasm.
First Dance: The Zombies: "This Will Be Our Year"
Father/Daughter Dance: Heartland: "I Loved Her First"
Grandmother/Grandson Dance: The Carpenters: "(They Long To Be) Close To You"
Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys: "Empire State Of Mind"
The Beatles: "The Ballad Of John And Yoko"
Bruce Springsteen: "Glory Days"
Chuck Berry: "You Never Can Tell"
Earth, Wind & Fire: "September"
INXS: "Never Tear Us Apart"
Bobby Darin: "Beyond The Sea"
Justice: "D.A.N.C.E."
Lipps, Inc.: "Funkytown"
Dexys Midnight Runners: "Come On Eileen"
Depeche Mode: "Just Can't Get Enough"
Junior Senior: "Move Your Feet"
Pet Shop Boys: "What Have I Done To Deserve This?"
Michael Jackson: "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"
Billy Idol: "Dancing With Myself"
George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic Allstars: "We Want The Funk"
Prince And The Revolution: "Kiss"
Talking Heads: "Once In A Lifetime"
Estelle featuring Kanye West: "American Boy"
When In Rome: "The Promise"
The Supremes: "I Hear A Symphony">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>The Clash: "London Calling"
Le Tigre: "Deceptacon"
Morrissey: "Everyday Is Like Sunday"
The Magnetic Fields: "The Book Of Love"
Queen: "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"
Michael Jackson: "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"
Deee-Lite: "Groove Is In The Heart"
House Of Pain: "Jump Around"
Dire Straits: "Walk Of Life"
ABBA: "Take A Chance On Me"
Tom Tom Club: "Genius Of Love"
James Brown: "Super Bad"
The Chemical Brothers: "Let Forever Be"
The Smiths: "How Soon Is Now?"
Justin Timberlake: "SexyBack"
Beyoncé: "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)"
David Bowie: "Modern Love"
The Beatles: "Can't Buy Me Love"
Roy Orbison: "Oh, Pretty Woman"
Pixies: "La La Love You"
Cyndi Lauper: "Girls Just Want To Have Fun"
Blur: "Parklife">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Arcade Fire: "Rebellion (Lies)"
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: "Maps"
The Postal Service: "Such Great Heights"
The Cardigans: "Lovefool"
The Cure: "Friday I'm In Love"
Madonna: "La Isla Bonita"
Talking Heads: "Burning Down The House"
Modest Mouse: "Float On"
Roxy Music: "Love Is The Drug"
Harry Belafonte: "Jump In The Line"
Roy Rogers & Dale Evans: "Happy Trails"
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Reception Playlist : Solé East Wedding : Montauk, NY, 2010
For this memorable wedding set on the picturesque shores of Montauk, the Groom & I collaborated on a very unique sound... one that emphasized strong rhythm, and a tempo that was celebratory without being manic. You might notice the lean towards a very warm, vintage/analog production, which both reflected the couple's tasteful sensibility, and seemed to echo the overall personality of the guests in attendance.
First dance: Palace Music: "New Partner"
Father/Daughter dance: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"
Mother/Son dance: Al Green: "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart"
Fats Domino: "Ain't That A Shame"
The Beatles: "In My Life"
Amy Winehouse: "Me And Mr. Jones"
Outkast: "Take Off Your Cool (Featuring Norah Jones)"
Chuck Berry: "Johnny B. Goode"
José González: "Heartbeats"
Johnny Cash: "Sea Of Heartbreak"
Willie Bobo: "Fried Neck Bones And Some Homefries"
Booker T & The M.G.'s: "Green Onions"
Nina Simone: "Feeling Good"
Paul Simon: "Kodachrome"
The Rolling Stones: "19th Nervous Breakdown"
The Kinks: "Come Dancing"
Stevie Wonder: "Living For The City"
Dion: "Runaround Sue"
John Lennon: "Oh Yoko!"
The Cure: "The Lovecats"
George Benson: "On Broadway"
Indeep: "Last Night A D.J. Saved My Life"
The Clash: "The Magnificent Seven"
Santa Esmeralda: "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"
Stevie Nicks: "Stand Back"
Blondie: "Call Me"
Lauryn Hill: "Doo Wop (That Thing)"
Prince: "I Wanna Be Your Lover"
The Beatles: "Help!"
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: "American Girl">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>The Strokes: "Last Night"
The Arcade Fire: "Rebellion (Lies)"
Peter Bjorn And John: "Young Folks"
MGMT: "Time To Pretend"
Madonna: "Open Your Heart"
Brother Ali: "Fresh Air"
Queen & David Bowie: "Under Pressure"
The Smiths: "This Charming Man"
New Order: "True Faith"
Erasure: "Always"
Depeche Mode: "Everything Counts"
Iggy Pop: "Lust For Life"
Lady Gaga Featuring Beyoncé: "Telephone">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Michael Jackson: "Billie Jean"
John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John: "You're The One That I Want"
Young MC: "Bust A Move"
Missy Elliott: "Get Ur Freak On"
Robin S.: "Show Me Love"
Deee-Lite: "Groove Is In The Heart"
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Reception Playlist : Riverside Church Wedding : Manhattan, 2010
This reception at the gorgeous Riverside Church included a dash of Contemporary Pop, combined with a strong 80s representation. The evening ended with a lean towards 70s Funk and Disco.
Annie Lennox: "Walking On Broken Glass"
Odyssey: "Native New Yorker"
Prince: "Sexy Dancer"
Diana Ross: "Upside Down"
Earth, Wind & Fire: "Let's Groove"
Michael Jackson: "Baby Be Mine"
M.I.A.: "Paper Planes"
Christina Aguilera: "Ain't No Other Man"
Phoenix: "Too Young"
Madonna: "Burning Up"
The Cure: "Close To Me"
The Police: "Roxanne"
Michael Penn: "No Myth"
Roxy Music: "Love Is The Drug"
John Lennon: "Woman"
Stevie Wonder: "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life"
Sylvester: "Do Ya Wanna Funk"
Eddy Grant: "Electric Avenue"
Naked Eyes: "Always Something There To Remind Me"
The Jackson 5: "ABC"
Laura Branigan: "Gloria"
The Go-Go's: "Our Lips Are Sealed"
Anything Box: "Living In Oblivion"
Eurythmics: "Here Comes The Rain Again"
New Order: "Blue Monday"
Erasure: "Sometimes"
OMD: "Forever Live And Die"
Animotion: "Obsession"
The Beatles: "Taxman"
Yaz: "Situation"
Indeep: "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life"
The Kinks: "You Really Got Me"
Beyoncé: "Naughty Girl"
Kim Zolciak: "Tardy For The Party"
Prince: "Controversy"
Scissor Sisters: "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Diana Ross: "I'm Coming Out"
Rick James: "Super Freak"
Heat Wave: "Boogie Nights">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Michael Jackson: "Off The Wall"
KC & The Sunshine Band: "Get Down Tonight"
McFadden & Whitehead: "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Bee Gees: "Night Fever"
James Brown: "I Got You (I Feel Good)"
Sade: "Your Love Is King"
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Reception Playlist : Pochron Studios Wedding : Brooklyn, 2009
This reception was characterized by a lean towards Contemporary Hip-Hop, Indie, 80s, and punchy, danceable Pop.
First Dance: The Beatles: "In My Life"
Suede: "Beautiful Ones"
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: "Maps"
Gym Class Heroes: "4th Period: Clothes Off!"
a-ha: "Take On Me"
Michael Jackson: "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'"
Kanye West: "Touch The Sky"
Franz Ferdinand: "Michael"
Gorillaz: "Dare"
Does It Offend You, Yeah?: "Being Bad Feels Pretty Good"
Depeche Mode: "Just Can't Get Enough"
Jet: "Are You Gonna Be My Girl"
Beastie Boys: "Hey Ladies"
Kim Wilde: "Kids In America"
The Beatles: "Revolution"
Prince And The Revolution: "Kiss"
Sinead O'Connor: "Mandinka"
The Cure: "Lovesong"
Estelle: "American Boy"
ABC: "Be Near Me"
The Human League: "Don't You Want Me"
Madonna: "La Isla Bonita"
Morrissey: "Suedehead"
Kanye West: "Paranoid"
Depeche Mode: "Personal Jesus"
The Strokes: "Last Night"
Pet Shop Boys: "What Have I Done To Deserve This?"
A Tribe Called Quest: "Scenario"
Prince And The Revolution: "I Would Die 4 U"
Simple Minds: "Don't You (Forget About Me)"
Notorious B.I.G.: "Hypnotize"
The Go-Go's: "Our Lips Are Sealed"
David Bowie: "Let's Dance"
Bob Marley: "Could You Be Loved"
Eurythmics: "Here Comes The Rain Again"
Pixies: "Here Comes Your Man"
The Smiths: "This Charming Man"
Michael Jackson: "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)"
The Cardigans: "Lovefool"
Erasure: "A Little Respect"
New Order: "Bizarre Love Triangle">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Blur: "Girls And Boys"
The Supremes: "Baby Love"
The Clash: "Train In Vain"
Dexy's Midnight Runners: "Come On Eileen"
The Cure: "Friday I'm In Love"
MGMT: "Kids"
Le Tigre: "Deceptacon"
The Police: "Message In A Bottle"
Last Dance: Ingrid Michaelson: "The Way I Am"
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Reception Playlist : Manhattan Penthouse Wedding : Manhattan, 2009
(SoundMap to post imminently.)
This reception was noticeably characterized by a leaning towards more Classics, 70s R&B/Funk/Disco, and a dash of Latin.
First Dance: Red Hot Chili Peppers: "Hard To Concentrate"
Traditional Hora Dancing: "Hava Nagila"
Deee-Lite: "Groove Is In The Heart"
Diana Ross: "Upside Down"
Ce Ce Peniston: "Finally"
James Brown: "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, Pt. 1"
Heat Wave: "Boogie Nights"
Barry White: "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe"
INXS: "Need You Tonight"
The Cure: "The Lovecats"
Chuck Berry: "You Never Can Tell"
Beck: "Where It's At"
Stevie Wonder: "I Wish"
DJ EZ Rock & Rob Base: "It Takes Two"
George Michael: "Faith"
U2: "Mysterious Ways"
Prince And The Revolution: "1999"
Junior Senior: "Move Your Feet">>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Michael Jackson: "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"
Tito Puente: "Ran Kan Kan"
Celia Cruz: "Ay Mi Cuba"
Madonna: "Hung Up"
A Tribe Called Quest: "Check The Rhime"
Kool & The Gang: "Jungle Boogie"
Led Zeppelin: "Misty Mountain Hop"
The Who: "My Generation"
The Stone Roses: "Elephant Stone"
Chic: "Good Times"
Tone-Loc: "Wild Thing"
The Time: "Shake"
John Lennon: "Woman"
Frank Sinatra: "The Way You Look Tonight"
Paul Simon: "Late In The Evening"
Blondie: "Heart Of Glass"
Beastie Boys: "Brass Monkey"
KC & The Sunshine Band: "Get Down Tonight"
The Emotions: "The Best Of My Love"
Janet Jackson: "That's The Way Love Goes"
The Police: "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic"
Rick James: "Super Freak"
The Sugarhill Gang: "Rappers Delight"
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: "I Second That Emotion"
Jackie Wilson: "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher"
Wild Cherry: "Play That Funky Music"
Pet Shop Boys: "West End Girls"
Norah Jones: "Come Away With Me"
Last dance: Zero 7: "Destiny"
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Reception Playlist : River Room of Harlem Wedding : Manhattan, 2009
This reception overlooking the Hudson River explored an eclectic mix of Pop and Alternative hits of the last 30 years.
First Dance: The Magnetic Fields: "The Book Of Love"
Morrissey: “Everyday Is Like Sunday”
Pet Shop Boys: “All Over The World”
Doves: “There Goes The Fear Again”
M83: “Kim & Jessie”
Travis: “Flowers in The Window”
The Feeling: “Never Be Lonely”
Plain White T's: “You And Me”
Justice: “D.A.N.C.E.”
The Jam: “A Town Called Malice”
Katy Perry: “Hot N’ Cold”
The Postal Service: “Such Great Heights”
Madonna: “Like A Prayer”
Kanye West: “Gold Digger”
Talking Heads: “Burning Down The House”
Michael Jackson: “Don’t Stop ‘Till You Get Enough”
Prince And The Revolution: “Raspberry Beret (Dance Remix)”
The Cure: “Just Like Heaven”
The Beatles: “All You Need Is Love”
Peter Gabriel: “In Your Eyes”
Van Morrison: “Brown Eyed Girl”
Björk: “Crying”
The Go-Go's: “We Got The Beat”
Pet Shop Boys: “Always On My Mind”
Gwen Stefani: “Hollaback Girl”
The Clash: “Rock The Casbah”
The Black Eyed Peas: “I Gotta Feeling”
Lady Gaga: “Poker Face”
Gnarls Barkley: “Crazy”
The Supremes: “Where Did Our Love Go”
The Jackson 5: “I Want You Back”
Beyoncé: “Crazy In Love”
Daft Punk: “One More Time”>>>Transition>>>
>>>Transition>>>Erasure: “Chains Of Love”
Cake Cutting: The Archies: “Sugar Sugar”
Cyndi Lauper: “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”
De La Soul: “Me Myself And I”
Kelly Clarkson: “Since You've Been Gone”
Charlatans: “The Only One I Know”
The Police: “Roxanne”
Phoenix: “Too Young”
The Cardigans: “Carnival”
MGMT: “Electric Feel”
Michael Buble: “Save The Last Dance For Me”
The Monkees: “Daydream Believer”
Frank Sinatra: “Theme From New York, New York”
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