Wedding Guide Asia

Nodame Cantabile (picture courtesy of www.crunchyroll.com)

It’s been a while since we had some great tunes playing here at WGA, and it’d be nice to have some fresh new ideas for a wedding soundtrack. So today, we’re doing what we love most – turning to unlikely sources. Perhaps of the animated variety.
If you’re an anime fan like me, you would have noticed that it’s pretty easy to get caught up in the emotions, and you’d probably guess that this is largely due to the beautiful music you hear behind all the powerful dialogue. Little wonder – for years, anime producers have turned to award-winning composers such as Shirō Sagisu and Takanori Arisawa, as well as up and coming talents like Yuki Kajiura and Tenmon, for their ear candy.
So, for your listening pleasure, here are our top picks for an anime wedding soundtrack! Enjoy ;)

Song: Souichirou Arima II
Anime: Kareshi Kanojo No Jijou (His And Her Circumstances)
Composer: Shiro Sagisu
Perfect for: Walking down the aisle

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Courtesy of Juice Magazine

Because my brain is still on holiday we’re all just back at work, I thought we should take it easy this Friday with a video.  Say hello to DJ Blink & Goldfish, two names in the music industry who are mandatory for any event, party or club worth going to in KL. With their own TV & radio shows plus resident night LOUD, every Saturday at Zouk, these guys will play all the right beats that get you going on the dance floor (trust me, I know!)

Anyways, since yours truly bumped into them before CNY, I managed to convince them to do a special shoutout for everyone at WGA. Here’s Blink & Goldfish, on what you should be grooving to at the wedding afterparty:

Blink & Goldfish’s picks for the wedding afterparty:

Let’s Groove Tonight – Earth, Wind & Fire

Let’s Dance – David Bowie (more…)

Photo courtesy of www.jingyiwee.com

As one of Sinagpore’s top DJ’s, Has is a busy man. Amidst playing for fashion houses such as Prada and Dior and flying all over the world, he kindly sat down with WGA to chat about his favourite topic – music.

Here’s what 5 minutes can do (amongst other things):

Q: Has, if YOU were getting married what would you choose for the following:

Wedding reception

Raphael Saadiq – Skyy, can you feel me? Yam Who Rework

First wedding dance

The Beatles – She Loves You

Wedding afterparty (more…)

The first wedding dance.

If you’re an extrovert, you’re probably excited at this chance to bask in the limelight!

If you’re an introvert, your heart is probably beating a little faster that usual.

Yes, it’s time to put your best foot forward (Monday humour sorry) and make that dance one to remember.

As with most weddings nowadays, the music you choose and the dance you dance is completely up to you. Well, and maybe your in-laws!

While some couples get serious and go for dance lessons, others use it as a time to get the party started (and guest spot on Ellen!).

Whatever tickles your fancy, we’ve come up with a few different songs from different genres for all you different brides out there.

Okie, you can NEVER go wrong with “It had to be you”. There are many different versions out there though I do feel Harry Connick Jnr’s is the best. If this song worked for “When Harry met Sally”, then it should work for you too! Off topic, is it me or did he look much better when he was younger?

Unless you’re from New Zealand, you’ve probably not heard of Chris Knox! He’s a famous kiwi singer and his hit song, “Not Given Lightly” is still played on the radio and tele till today. I remember one of my classmates, Dave Delatour (now an actor in Hollywood), sang it to us girls and it has stuck with me since. This is a romantic song with a bit of spunk.

I know it’s not the norm in a Malay Wedding to have a wedding dance, but I did have a friend who married an English guy and decided to keep the tradition. So for the modern couples out there, here’s one of my favourite malay songs, Kau Ilhamku which translates to “My inspiration”.

Okie, so maybe you’re thinking “Steph, these slow songs are sending me to sleep!” and want something with a beat. How about Barry White! The man with the deep voice will have everyone singing along and dancing in their seats. Guaranteed. (more…)

WGA Vendor Dennis Lau (Regular wedding entertainer!)

The subject of music at weddings is sizable to say the least! If I were to cover the many areas encompassed by this subject in a single article – I would surpass the WGA wordcount (and get a cross email from Steph)! Even in a series of articles, I suppose, one would only broach the topic superficially. Still, it’s worth a go.

In this first part I’ll look at some options one has when it comes to that very important ingredient to a wonderful wedding – the music!

String Quartet/Piano

‘Versatility’ may not be the first word that pops into your head when you think of a string quartet or a classical setup.

If you’re drawn to this option because of the texture and sound of classical music but are turned off by the lack of modern feel, it may be worth a second thought. Contemporary music can be arranged for classical instruments and it gives an interesting spin to your favourite hits.  Moreover, the look of a string quartet adds a stylish touch to a reception backdrop.

For example, here’s The String Quartet (been on Steph’s Ipod for 2 years!) doing an awesome cover of Coldplay’s “Clocks”:

Wedding band

We can thank Adam Sandler and the movie ‘The Wedding Singer’ for running the good name of a wedding band through the mud. However, a tight band with a charismatic frontman can be a great addition to your wedding reception. If you pick the right band, the genres available can be huge. Anything from jazz to pop is brought to the table by an adaptable band. It’s all there, and good bands are always a guest favourite. (more…)