Not a minor detail - Music is the primary vehicle for emotions that culture has taught us to suppress rather than express freely. This is the crux of the matter.
It's not a question of settling for the rudimentary, the cliche or repertoire to just "have it covered." The idea is for each and every guest to come away remembering the ambience and mood created by the chosen, unique and personal music. This is especially important for weddings.
We highly recommend early preparation, listening and making your list carefully. Rather than just color-by numbers, we believe that each ceremony is special, each cocktail party has its own music, each banquet flows more smoothly if it has its appropriate soundtrack.
One must bear in mind the different requirements for a religious ceremony or a civil service. It's also relevant to consider how pieces will sound completely in the background music, or whether certain pieces will be heard unencumbered, or to accompany readings or speech. Though it may seem obvious, we've seen the the great benefit of planning these details for such an important event well ahead of time.
It's ideal to differentiate between classical pieces and contemporary or popular ones, solemn music and light tunes, and above all, the right moment for each one. Have in mind that each type of event - a cocktail party, a banquet, a pre-wedding, the ceremony, an engagement party - requires its own music and each space will evoke its own atmosphere.
Events planners, wedding planners as well as the bride and groom should be aware of the training, experience, history of their musicians as well as the opinions of other couples or corporate clients - and be familiar with their videos so that nothing is left to chance. At the same time it helps to understand that music for an event is not simply karaoke. In order to personalize a unique repertoire it is best to allow plenty of time, perhaps months of preparation, much like an exam or a high level competition.
Finally, always, always seek out live music and have the musicians closely integrated into the festivity. That's the best way to take away powerful memories of how an event is meant to be. Truly.
DÚO SONANTA
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