Park Avenue Synagogue

We are winding our wedding season down as we groove into the holidays and get ready for tons of parties.  We have many more weddings to post and this one was pure joy performing with Azi Schwartz the music director & cantor at Park Avenue Synagogue.  Again, huge tip of the hat to Fête {feteny.com} for bringing us on board.  We were string quartet and piano.  Azi has a voice that will truly make you melt. You can hear him performing the most devine music on his CD "Ahavat Olam", a collection of Jewish romantic music with chamber orchestra.  http://pasyn.org/  Or better yet, catch an inspiring service at Park Avenue Synagogue.  

Processional:

"Ma Tovu" ~ Lewandoski

Grandparents & Mother of the bride

"Now We Are Free" ~ Hans Zimmer

Groom & Groomsmen

"Launch" ~ Trvor Rabin

"Caribbean Blue" ~ Enya

Bride

"Cavalleria Rusticana" Pietro Mascagni

Circling of the Bride

"Ani Chavatselet"

Before the breaking of the glass

"Im Eshkachech

Recessional

"Pride, In the Name of Love" ~ U2

Brooklyn Museum

We adore the Brooklyn Museum and the below are photos of us setting up.  Brian Dorsey was the photographer and we will be sure to share his photos when they come in. The bride & groom were chic hipsters from Brooklyn and they were classic with a bit of an edge.  The group were the usual suspects for quartet & piano {Ariana, Kate, Hannah, Lauren & myself, with Ted doing sound.}  The Museum was open to the public while we were soundchecking and we had a little fan {shown below} who I invited to play for us.  We released the bride around :60 to create that swirly crescendo for her entrance.  

Processional

"Make you feel my love" ~ Bob Dylan

"Stand by Me" ~ Roy Orbison

Bride

"Halo by Beyonce" with a "fake out" intro of here comes the bride

Recessional

"We Found Love" ~ Rihanna

 Halo with Bride intro by Musica Productions 

Turntable Tuesday

by Ted Ganung

For this week I bring one of my all time favorite songs "Entre dos aguas" by one of my favorite guitar players, Paco de Lucia. An absolute timeless piece of music that DJ's have been playing for years. Truly a versatile song that could be played for dinner, potentially cocktail music, and if the vibe is right even dancing. My favorite part about this video besides the 70's style outfits and hair, is the perfection and precision executed by the musicians while still remaining so free and relaxed.

Studio 548

We loved performing at the hip and groovie, Studio 548.  Jung Lee & her team at Fête completely transformed this space from stark to stellar.  Hugs to her once again for bringing us on board for another amazing opportunity to stretch our creative wings.  

This bride and groom were very romantic but urban, so their choices were very personalized.  The bride entered to our version of "Kissing You" from Romeo & Juliet.  You can hear our recording from the processional below with the amazingly talented Noreda Street.  

Grandparents ~ "Here comes the Sun" by the Beatles, arrangement of the Yo Yo Ma & James Taylor version

Groom & Groomsmen ~ "Better Together" by Jack Johnson

Bridesmaids ~ "Over the Rainbow" the Eva Cassidy version

Bride ~ "Kissing You" by Desiree

Recessional ~ "Sweetest Thing" by U2

Ensemble:  String Quartet, Piano & Vocal

 Kissing You featuring Noreda Sweet by Musica Productions 

Woodstock, New York

This was a triple hit pleasure.  We got to perform at the Legendary Maverick Concert Hall in Woodstock New York, it was a same sex wedding, and the client was my friend Eric Redd.  He is a mega talent and has just released his new CD "Don't Care" now available on itunes.  https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dont-care-single/id569036652    It's extra meaningful when friends and contacts in the industry request our services for their own weddings.

As always, it was important that Eric put his own spin on the ceremony and we were ready to hop on board.  We accompanied the incredible Gisele Jackson on The Capenters "We've only Just Begun" as well as a foot-stomping, hand clapping version of the Richie Havens version of "Here comes the Sun".  Both were backed by a "raise the roof" Gospel Choir.  Eric & Will entered to a slow, sexy, jazz version of "Here comes the bride".   Their big cuddly dog "Bear" was the man of honor.

We heart Eric & Will.

The gardens at Wave Hill

Beautiful wedding overlooking the Hudson River at the Wave Hill Gardens.  Truly a magical place.  

The location was serene and naturally beautiful and the bride's choice in repertoire reflected her easy going style.  Hugs to to Joan Glenn at Six Degrees of Celebration http://6degreesofcelebration.com for bringing us on board with flowers by Hatch.  http://hatchcreativestudio.com/

Ensemble:  String Quartet with Flute

Repertoire:

"Make You Feel My Love" by Bob Dylan

Brides Mother & Grandparents

"Take Us Out" from Rudy

Groom & Groomsmen

"Somewhere over the Rainbow" by Harold Arlen - Izzie version

Bridesmaids, Maid of Honor & Children

"With a Girl Like You" by Animal Collective

Bride

"All You Need Is Love" by the Beatles

Recessional

Glass Houses

This is the first of several events we have booked at the Glass Houses in Chelsea.  Super amazing view. We performed all romantic music for the ceremony & then amped it up for cocktails with all pop.  

Ensemble:  String Quartet