For this week, I wanted to share some music ideas and wasn't sure where to start. Music is so limitless but - well, we thought we'd start with cocktail/dinner music. I've played various music for cocktail and dinner. Music would vary from Frank Sinatra to Coldplay to Norah Jones to Queen. But with time comes change, and so I wanted to offer some other suggestions, or better yet, a different look at cocktail and dinner music. Enjoy!
Indie
Indie music is great because most people are not familiar with it, so you're giving them something new to listen to. At the same time indie is something that can still be appropriate in the sense that it is mellow, rhythmic and refreshing. Personal faves include Frou Frou, Tegan & Sara, Feist, Nouvelle Vague and Theivery Corporation.
Nouvelle Vague "Melt With You"
Feist "1234"
Latin
Latin in the non-traditional sense has come a long way. Some of my top picks include artists that infuse latin music with heavy rhythm and simple beats - something that keeps people attentive and feeling vibrant. Be sure to check out Gotan Project, Bebel Gilberto and Federico Aubele.
Gotan Project "Whatever Lola Wants"
Federico Aubele "Esta Noche"
Remixes / Covers
This is sort of the "best of both worlds" look at music. Remixes and covers have popped up over the last 5-7 years - rearranging and reimagining classics of jazz, soul, latin and rock based music. This does get a little tricky as many remixes do more damage that justice to the song, but when a good one is found, it's hard to go back to the original. Here are some favorite remixes and covers of mine...
Billie Holiday "Glad To Be Unhappy"
Marvin Gaye "Sexual Healing"
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Those are great suggestions! We went the classic route of Frank Sinatra, Nora Jones, Michael Buble, etc. but over the last year or so, we've gone to several weddings where they had the same music playing for their cocktail/dinner time. I would've loved to mix it up with some Indie or cover songs!
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