We just had a crazy couple of weeks filled with events at Capitale, The Metropolitan Club and a gorgeous garden on Long Island.   We have officially hit the season running and once again are grateful to our adventurous clients that allow us creative freedom to create fairydust for their events.

Our ceremony at Capitale was visually stunning in the round and the chuppah looked as though it was floating in the center of the room.  Our bride and groom were classically sophisticated but still wanted the repertoire to reflect their personal style.  We customized the arrangements to add drama to fit the grandeur of the space.  Having so many pieces can be challenging if people race down the aisle, but it is always our job to time out the pieces and cue each person when to enter so that the songs have a chance to build and create a soundscape.  (I love my job!)  For string quartet with piano they chose:

Officiant & Grandparents:

"Young at Heart" by Johnny Richards

Bridal Party

"Just For A Moment" by David Foster

Bride's Mother

"Orchestral Suite #2, Gavotte" by Bach

Groom and his Parents

"It Will Rain" by Bruno Mars

Children

"Can You Feel the Love Tonight" by Elton John

Bride

"Defying Gravity" by Stephen Schwartz from "Wicked"

Recessional

"Marry You" by Bruno Mars

Capitale

Hannah

Kate & Lauren

Lauren & Hannah

Cocktail Bar

Floating Chuppah

Turntable Tuesday

~ Ted Ganung

For this weeks edition of Turntable Tuesday I bring a very chilled & cool tune  "The Shalako" by Mytilene based producer DJ mSdoS. This tune is full of rolling beats, funky grooves & jazzy melodies and is just in time for summer! Chris "Dj mSdoS" Kouzellis is based in the Greek Islands and is quickly becoming the new King of Liquid Drum & Bass with his countless and non-stop quality productions, Chris truly shows us what it takes to become an expert. Also don't miss the collaboration on "Mytilene 2 New York" between mSdoS & Bianchi Musica that will be released May 10th!!!

Turntable Tuesday

~  Ted Ganung

For this edition of Turntable Tuesday I bring a very special production of "Kyrie" that is a collaboration between me, Bianchi Musica, and iconic Greek Producer Chris Kouzellis aka "DJ mSdoS." For awhile now Pilley and I have been experimenting with live instruments combined with DJing and electronic beats. For this production of "Kyrie," Pilley gave me four different individual string parts that I would time stretch, warp and twist to fit a liquid drum & bass beat. I then began to write a new bassline, keyboard parts, and start design different sound effects. I than sent the parts to mSdoS who would made a smooth rolling beat and perfected the arrangement & mixdown. Currently the track is set to be released on all the best Music Stores May 10th, and has already been supported by DJ's around the world.

Grace Ormonde

Grace Ormonde & Wedding Style Magazine kicked off March with an amazing celebration for their 2012 Platinum Vendors.  We are very humbled to be part of this exclusive list as well as being asked to perform.  The event was at Pierre Hotel and every element of the evening was flawless and stellar.  Many thanks to Grace and her team, Laureen Edelson, Lexi Edelson & Lauren Malamala.



VIP Networking Event- NYC; Pierre, New York from Wedding Style Magazine on Vimeo.

Video Courtesy of Ed Neary of Joseph Edwards Films. You can see us around 1:00.

The uber team: Bill Spinner from The Pierre NYC, Bunmig and Peter Markowitz from Frost Lighting, Maya Kalman from Swank Productions, Hayim Treitel from Luxe Events Rentals, Adrienne Craig from Admire Designs, Erica Powell from Ambiance Luxe, Robert Kurlander from DDM Entertainment, Diana and Jennifer Gould and Robert Pezcka from Diana Gould Ltd. Floral & Event Decor, Golf Srithamrong from Tantawan Bloom, Lisa and Michael Plociniak from A Touch of Elegance, Rebecca Ashby from The Pink Orange, Ed Zorz Hafzoiv from Zorz Studios, Ryan Brenzier from Ryan Brenzier Photography, Pilley Bianchi from Bianchi Musica, Stacy Ercan from Stacy K Floral, Jessica Frances from Bridal Reflections, Pablo Oliveira from Nüage Linens, Heather Barranco from Heather Barranco Dreamcakes, and Damali NYC for doing hair and makeup for the Grace Ormonde team.

Irina Shabayeva's 2012 Collection @ Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Last month is a bbblurrr, primarily because I was down for the count with pneumonia,  (I don't even know how that happened) but we had an exciting month and our team did an amazing job without me.  Janeen Saltman from JKS events (www.jksevents.com) brought us on board to perform for designer Irina Shabayeva's 2012 Fall Collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at the Eventi Hotel.  http://irinashabayeva.com/

She showcased her couture bridal collection that was super sexy & sweet which she coupled with her edgy accessories.  So as a backdrop, Irina wanted some romantic chamber music that sequed into more contemporary pop repertoire, with beautiful players.  Perfect fit.

The photos are courtesy of the multi-talented Dina Regine.  (yes! DJ Dina Regine - check out her interview in Spring/Summer edition of NY Weddings Magazine)   http://www.djdinaregine.com

Turntable Tuesday

~ Ted Ganung

For this week I bring you one of my own original productions that has just hit stores for pre-sale today! "You Send Me" is a song that I am categorizing as tropical house, poly rhythmic tribal drums fill the breakdowns accompanied by uplifting melodies and smooth female vocals. The song was released by Open Bar Music, the iconic Soulful House record label based in New York City and has been supported by the label owner Oscar P. The release comes just in time for the Winter Music Conference in Miami, which is the biggest industry event for electronic music with epic parties lasting all week.

Turntable Tuesday

~ Ted Ganung
Today I am bringing you an especially beautiful tune "One Day" by Londy, a rising producer currently based in Cleveland, Ohio but originally from Jamaica. Londy has a unique style to his production that can be heard on all of his tunes and ultimately captures the listener and has been getting him fans at home and abroad. One Day is a lush tune filled with dubby chords, soulful vocals, and groovy beat that instantly chills the listener. "One Day" was originally released on Valentines Day, on Londys 4 track EP "Distant Love" that can be downloaded for free at http://soundcloud.com/londydnb.