Conference mr1pst::music

    What's wrong with the good old "Nuptial March"?  Or am I missing the
    point?

    Eduarda

    Tesekkurler (lots of thanks)
    
    Please more suggestions,
    
    Best regards,
    
    Tansu YEGEN

    I often play at weddings and one recent request which really seemed
    very nice was  for me to play "Pacabel's Canon" on classical guitar.

    Merhaba, Tansu-bey!
    
    There is a song called appropriately "The Wedding Song" that is sung at
    a lot of weddings here in the States...the only problem I can see is in
    the first couple of verses, which refer to Christian beliefs. ( I guess
    it depends on how much English is understood.  The rest of the song is
    wonderful, with lyrics telling how a women leaves her mother and man
    leaves his home, becoming one together.  Hey, even without lyrics, the
    song is nice enough to play at a Turkish wedding, since everything else
    is so simple and beautiful.
    
    Allahasmaladik (sp?)
    
    Chuck
    

    RE .6: I think I have lyrics and sheet music for "The Wedding Song"
    somewhere at home, for anyone interested.  If memory serves, it was
    originally sung (and written by?) Paul Stukey (I'm sure I've flubbed
    spelling his last name), of Peter, Paul and Mary.

    -- Cathy

    
    ref. .6
    
    Chuck,
    
>    Allahasmaladik (sp?)
    
    Not bad, you only missed an "i" and an "r" : Allahaismarladik.
    
>                             -< Turkish Delights >-
    
    I am one ;-)
    
    Lale
    

    I sort of guessed that!  I'd been meaning to send you a note when I saw
    you name...it just sort of "looked Turkce".  I spent a year near Gemlik
    (Sahintepesi) over 20 years ago, but I still have fond memories of the
    people there.  By the way, when I would go to a party or other
    gathering where I was a stranger, everyone would sing a song that went:
    " Doktor, doktor, geevannah....geevannah(sounded like that)...what does
    it mean?   Cok mersi!
     
    P.S.
    
    I was medic in the Air Force; hence, the name "doktor".  Ciao!
    
    

    That is my very favorite piece of classical music....ever! 
    
    Apparently the Ford Taurus marketing group agreed...just listen to
    their commercials!
    
    And to think I used to think that Vivaldi was the answer to all my
    dreams!
    
    Chuck
    

    Chuck,
    
    I heard Carmina Burana on Ford Taurus commercial. Brilliant idea.
    Now I like my Ford Taurus even better.
    
    >That is my very favorite piece of classical music....ever! 
    
    Ditto. Some people are writing music like that and I am trying to
    write system implementation plans. How inferior can you feel.
    
    About the greeting you were getting in parties:
    
    Doktor Civanim, Doktor Doktor Civanim ...	
    ("c" is pronounced like "g" in English, so it would be something like
    givanim, like you guessed)
    
    Civan means brutally handsome man. So I guess they liked you, huh ?
    
    That is a very popular song about a lady in love with her awfully
    good looking (also, young, strong, honest, brave etc) doctor.
    
    And, of course I have seen Celik Palas.
    
    Lale
    The Ultimate Turkish Delight

    ref. .5
    
	I never thought I'd buy another Bach. And the fact that I did is all
	your fault Dave ;-)

	I have heard about Pachelbel's Kanon before and when I read your note
	about it, I was compelled to purchase it. Of course it comes with Bach
	and Handel, an inevitable combination.

	The CD I bought is sort of like Greatest Hits of Baroque and I don't
	even like Baroque music. But the Kanon is really nice.

	I shop, Therefore I am   ! 

	Lale 

	ps: Although I am not a Bach fan, I still like Magnificat because of
	the choral work and I think Magnificat would make good wedding
	music. But of course nothing can beat Carl Orff's Carmina Burana,
	wedding or not ! 
    

    >   I never thought I'd buy another Bach. And the fact that I did is all
    >   your fault Dave ;-)
    
    Never before have I revelled in blame.  ;-)
    
    	db
    
    p.s.  And BTW, you are still the current champion in the "Best Personal
    	  Name" category

    Thanks for the info, Lale.  As I inferred, I've waited YEARS (!) for
    the answer.  Not only did they obviously like me, they were INCREDIBLY
    ACCURATE!!!!  I was lucky enough to meet a couple of teenagers while
    there only 24 hours, so they taught me the Turkish alphabet and how to
    count....I tried to explain how my name might be spelled in Turkiye,
    but they just laughed...my guess is that it meant something "dirty"!
    
    re: The Ultimate Turkish Delight...yeah, you and Eydie Gorme!!!
    
    Cok Calismak!
    
    Chuck
    

    
    The other day I was perusing thru an ancient magazine at the hair
    dresser's waiting room and read that Julie Roberts and Lyle Lovett
    walked down the aisle with Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring".
    
    Fyi, for those planning to get married soon ;-)
    
    Lale
    

    I got married in August, and we did things "different". We were married
    on a boat, the Tahoe Queen, at Lake Tahoe. Karen walked down the
    "aisle", and we walked back down the "aisle" to "Peaches & Diesel" by
    Eric Clapton...a nice instrumental. Our big reception was back here in
    Mass 3 weeks later (wth my band The Shakerz as entertainment) and our
    first dance song was "Oh My Love" by John Lennon.

    
    
    
    Wonder how that sounded on a steel guitar...
    
    
    
    
    Actually, I've seen LL on TV, and his sound is pretty listenable for a
    journalism major...not too twangy at all...
    
    

    "Jesu" is a common wedding march.
    
    Actually, I played at a friends wedding last spring and did both "Jesu"
    and an arrangement of "Pachabel's Canon" (also on your list) I came up
    with for classical guitar.
    
    	db

While I was organist at our church, those two (Jesu/Canon) were always my
favorite wedding pieces. Never did either for "the walk," but *always* for
prelude. I'd sprinkle the "fillers" among those and other wondrous pieces.

Those were also the two which people at the wedding always seemed to remember and
ask about afterwards. Great classical music for people who don't (at least think
they don't) like classical music...as well as for those who do.

Bob

    I think the weirdest thing I ever played for the post-wedding march
    was the Rossini seguing into "Take Me Out to the Ball Game".
    
    The bride heard me practicing the Rossini (the traditional song that
    is played after the wedding) but I was sorta in a goofy mood and
    segued into "Ball Game".   To my utter surprise (and dismay) she
    said "I want you to do that at the wedding."
    
    At the time I thought nothing of it, but as the ceremony was taking
    place I was thinking "everyone in that audience is going to look at me
    and think I've gone crazy when i play this" so I ALMOST started making 
    up a little sign that says "this is what Heather and Bob wanted me
    to play, it's not my fault, I'm not crazy!".
    
    	db

    I was hoping that someone could help me.  I am the vocalist at a
    Catholic wedding on June 4 and the person who was to help me with the
    songs has not been very cooperative.  What I need is for someone to
    give me a list of songs that can be done at the ceremony.  The can not
    be popular, they have to be songs that are permitted in the Catholic. 
    (I know there's a word for that, but I can't think of it!)  Anyway, a
    list of songs and where in the ceremony they are done would be a great
    help.  I need then to order the music and get working with the organist
    on them.  I appreciate any help you can give me.  If you would like to
    call, I am at DTN 225-6801.
    
    Thanks!!!!
    
    Cheryl

    How about telling us what style you prefer? In the relatively modern
    tradition, two wonderful pieces are Noel Paul Stookey's "Wedding Song"
    (though I think it sounds pretty lame on anything but guitar) and "The
    Gift of Love," which puts verse based on Paul's Gospel to the tune of
    the folk tune "There Is A Ship." (some call it "The Water is Wide.")
    
    As far as where in the service the songs go, my experience is that the
    folks getting married should decide, or the priest/minister if they
    have no preference.
    
    Bob

    Hi, Cheryl:
    
    There are many many hymns that can be sung at a Catholic ceremony. Best
    thing to do is meet with the bride and groom to select which hymns you
    should sing.
    
    Most churches have a Music Book in the pews. That has all the songs
    that are commonly sung at that church.  Some music books have hundreds
    of hymns.  You might want to call the church and ask to borrow a copy.
    This will give you some idea of what to suggest at least.
    
    Secular (is that the right word?) songs are not permitted.  The wedding
    song by Paul Stookey is lovely, but I don't think it's allowed. Of
    course, I could be wrong.
    
    Alot of the Catholic weddings I've been to use "Ave Maria" before
    ceremony. That's the only hymn that comes to mind.
    
    Good luck!  Kath

    re:..number.23 is incorrect....'the wedding song' by paul stookey *IS*
    permitted in the catholic church.......i had it in my ceremony...
    ...the general guideline is if the lyrics reference god you can use it
    even if it's not commonly used........................../k

    Thanks for all the responses and the phone calls to my inquiry about
    songs for the wedding I am singing at on June 4.  I actually lucked out
    and found out about a Catholic Wedding concert that was held on Feb.
    13.  I went and  got a lot of ideas and now have a list of songs for
    the bride to choose from.  
    
    I really appreciate the phone calls and responses.
    
    Cheryl

    Hi again:
    
    I have asked this in the Wedding file also.  Can anyone recommend a
    good band for my sister's Wedding in November?  She is looking for a
    band that is FUN, is versatile playing all sorts of music like Line
    dance music, waltzes, polkas, Top 40 and Rock, but doesn't cost a
    fortune (as in over $1,200).  And, it has to be a band, not a DJ. 
    Thanks for any suggestions you can give me.
    
    Cheryl

    What country wil she be getting married in?

    The U.S.
    
    Cheryl

    
    	Dale and the Duds did my neighbor's wedding a couple years ago and
    	I remember them to be versatile and fun.  Probably not incredibly
    	expensive, either.
    
    	I believe they're out of Grafton or Westboro.
    
    							GTI

    Hi!  I highly recommend The Rick Travers Orchestra.  All members of the
    band are EXCELLENT musicians.  I have additional information in case
    anyone wants it....just send me EMAIL.
    
    :), danielle