Wedding DJ Brian Mole’s blog

Cutting the cake

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:38:33 +0000

The timeless tradition of cutting the cake symbolises the first joint task that the bride and bridegroom perform, and the gesture of feeding cake to one another is a symbol of the commitment the bride and groom are making to each other. This is one of the highlights of a modern wedding, and it is really important to put in place a few plans to make sure this highlight runs smoothly.

There are several suitable times to perform this ceremony, one is just after the speeches at the end of the wedding breakfast, and another is just before the first dance at the start of the evening reception when your evening guests have all arrived. The catering staff can therefore take the cake away, cut it up, and serve it either immediately or when the buffet is served.

Do make sure you have planned when you would like this ceremony to be performed, and arrange for either your DJ, Toastmaster, or Master of Ceremonies to organise and make all the right announcements. Also make sure the knife is ready, and the photographer is primed as to when this is happening. Once the official photographer has taken the staged shots, all your guests can have this wonderful photo opportunity from your big day.

© Brian Mole 2012

Wedding speeches advice

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:39:09 +0000

Traditionally, speeches are made in the following order, although it is your wedding, and therefore it’s up to you how you would like this bit to go and who will speak:

Father of the bride
Bridegroom
Best man

The father of the bride will thanks all the guests for attending the wedding, speaks about his daughter, and welcomes the bridegroom to his family. He will then finish his speech by proposing a toast to the bride and bridegroom.

The bridegroom replies on behalf of his wife and himself, and then thanks everyone involved in the preparations for the wedding. Typically gifts are given to the ushers, bridesmaids, best man, and flowers are presented to the mother of the bride and the mother of the bridegroom. The bridegroom will of course also speak about his new wife, and conclude his speech by presenting a toast to the bridesmaids.

The best man will thank the bridegroom on behalf of the bridesmaids, read out any messages from those who could not be present, and then tell a few fun stories about his friend the bridegroom.

I have seen many many speeches over the years, and the best ones are those that have been delivered with confidence when still mostly sober and those that have been written and rehearsed before the event. A little preparation goes a long way when you are about to speak in public. A good friend of mine tells me that most peoples’ biggest fear is speaking in public, so relax, take time to pause and breathe, speak clearly and not too fast, make eye contact with everyone and have a glass of water ready as you get a very dry mouth when delivering a speech. Most of all remember that you are only standing up to speak to a load of friends and family, and they are in a really good mood to celebrate a wedding – no real reason to be really nervous I think! One word of warning, don't use offensive material in your speech, and be sensitive to the whole audience – no chat about ex's etc... Typically 140 words can be spoken in a minute, make sure you don't write something too long unless you are able to confidently carry it off.

You may find a microphone useful for the speeches, this ensures that everybody can hear every work clearly, and if someone has a 'small voice' this also helps a great deal. Some venues such as marquees really need you to have a microphone as sound is not reflected off solid walls and lost. Equally, if you have a large number of guests, you will need a microphone. This is one of the services which I can offer, I have a very high quality portable sound system with cordless or wireless microphones which are very effective, easy to use and for a modest fee make a big difference to the day as everyone will hear every word of any speeches clearly.

It's also very useful to assign a master of ceremonies to your wedding day, they can control the speeches and introduce clearly who is going to speak in turn at the time of the speeches. This role should be given to someone who is confident and preferably experienced. Before they start the speeches, they should co-ordinate all the key speakers to ensure they are ready (it's no good needing a comfort break between speeches!), and they need to make sure all the gifts are ready nearby. Sometimes I have seen a sibling, or one of the ushers do this, and sometimes I have been invited to perform this role myself which is one of the services I offer. If you have a Toastmaster on duty, they will of course do this perfectly! It's probably best to avoid asking the venue's duty manager to take on this role as they will be very busy overseeing other parts of your reception.

Finally, it's worth repeating this bit: rehearse your speech and know how long it will run. Best of all, SMILE and enjoy :)

© Brian Mole 2012

Louise & Zak's 80's themed 16th birthday party

Sat, 7 Jan 2012 08:23:30 +0000

So this little lanky bundle seemed to have turned into a beautiful 16 YO daughter overnight - WHAT HAPPENED?!!! And of course it was time to celebrate, so with her dad (me) on deck duties, Louise and her boyfriend Zak had an 80’s themed party at the lovely Slinfold Golf Club. Everyone made an incredible effort for the fancy dress, and it was real fun. Louise and Zak; your friends absolutely SMASHED IT, your guys were AWESOME!

This is what I played:
Title Artist BPM

Carl Cox - Sentimiento Latino (JD's Edit) 124.99
Ghostbusters (12\" Single Remix) Ray Parker, Jr. 115.43
The Imperial March (From \"Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back\") John Williams 100.03
Bass Wars Paul Velocity 91.42
From East To West Voyage 127.15
Point Zero Voyage 127.22
Dancing Junior Jack 127.01
World Of Love BOB Sinclar Ft. Ron Carroll 126.96
At Midnight T-Connection 127.07
Bourgie Bourgie John Davis & THE Monster Orchestra 126.98
Seven Nation Army (Patchworks Remix) The Dynamics 119.99
Billie Jean Michael Jackson 116.96
Club Tropicana Wham! 117.04
Let's Hear It For The Boys Deniece Williams 122.71
Groove Is In The Heart Deee-Lite 121.53
I Like To Move It Reel 2 Real 122.99
Baby Got Back Sir Mix-a-Lot 128.51
Let Me Clear My Throat (Klassic Kool Original Version) DJ Kool 103.31
Jump Around House Of Pain 106.91
Shake Your Pom Pom Missy Elliott 98.53
Pon de Replay Rihanna 99
What's My Name Rihanna Feat. Drake 99.99
Get Busy (Clap Your Hands Now Remix) [Amended Radio Short Edit] Sean Paul Feat. Fat Man Scoop & The Crooklyn Clan 100.32
Temperature Sean Paul 124.99
AkonvsAmericano DJ Marky Marc 125
Barbra Streisand (Original Mix) Duck Sauce 128
I Gotta Feeling (Dave Guetta FMIF Remix) Black Eyed Peas 128
Sexy & I Know It [LA Riots Remix] LMFAO 130
Let The Bass Kick In Miami Bitch - Extended Mix Chuckie, LMFAO 128
Loca People - Original Mix Sak Noel 128
Riverside - mofo Sidney Samson 126
We Found Love (Cahill Club Mix) Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris 128
Fight For You (Mync Stadium Mix) Jason Derülo 126.99
Who's Laughing Now [DJ Fresh Mix] Jessie J 129.24
Earthquake Labrinth Ft. Tinie Tempah 76.52
Let It Go Devlin Ft. Labrinth 76
Gold Dust DJ Fresh 177
Son of a Preacher Man Dusty Springfield + Mystery Man 88.99
Original nuttah Shy FX & UK Apachee 85.04
Pieces Chase & Status 88
Sirens (Chase & Status Remix) Dizzee Rascal 174.97
Just Dance Lady Gaga Feat. Colby O'Donis 119.01
Poker Face Lady Gaga 119.01
Raise Your Glass Pink 122
Beautiful People Chris Brown Feat. Benny Benassi 128.01
Only Girl (In The World) Rihanna 125.96
Sexy Chick David Guetta Feat. Akon 130
Move Like Jagger Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera 128.02
Bounce (Extended Mix) [feat. Kelis] Calvin Harris 127.98
Levels (Original Version) Avicii 125.99
Avicii_Levels_Skrillex Remix 139.99
Sulight (2011) Modestep 139.8
Bass Cannon Flux Pavilion 139.97
Calvin Harris_Feel So Close_Nero Remix 140.01
Sandstorm (Original Mix) Darude 136.07
DEVIL - club caviar ext mix 666 137.97
Operation Blade Public Domain 140.08
Macarena Los Del Rio 103.19
Sponge Bob Square Pants Theme -The C.R.S. Players119.81
Cha Cha Slide (radio edit) DJ Casper 122.04
Ice Ice Baby Vanilla Ice 115.88
Pass Out (Radio Edit) Tinie Tempah 91.03
Prelude - Pendulum
Slam Pendulum 173.99
LK (Featuring Stamina MC) DJ Marky, Stamina MC & XRS 173.99
Who's Laughing Now Jessie J 99.99

Big thanks to Dave Singleton and Ian H Barber for the help getting the kit out at the end of the night :)

New Years eve ball at Amberley Castle

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:23:27 +0000

New years eve saw me working at the wonderful Amberley Castle thanks to my friends at Spotlight Entertainments. This unique and exclusive venue is a real treasure in every way; the location is stunning, the venue is stunning, the food is divine, the staff are awesome.... This new years eve consisted of a 9 course tasting menu followed by dancing into the early hours with a sublime Laurent Perrier champagne served to see in 2012 at midnight. Happy new year 2012!

This is what I played:
Title Artist BPM

That's Life Michael Bublé 105.01
Pride - A Deeper Love Barefoot 115.61
Gypsy Woman Barefoot 111.56
Spectrums (beat mix) Brett Butler 111.91
La Murga Willie Colón 91
Bourgie' Bourgie' Gladys Knight & The Pips 120.29
Wish I Didn't Miss You Angie Stone 124.06
I Feel Love (Original 12\" Version) Donna Summer 128.25
Boogie Wonderland [12\" Version] Earth Wind & Fire 131.8
Contact [12\" Version] Edwin Starr 130.52
Disco Inferno The Trammps 128.13
Spirit In the Sky Norman Greenbaum 128.01
Get Back The Beatles 122.08
Brown Sugar The Rolling Stones 128.91
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison 75.3
Oh, Pretty Woman Roy Orbison 125.39
Let's Twist Again Chubby Checker 162.3
50's flashback various 167.26
Uptown Girl Billy Joel 128.91
New Years Eve Countdown Mix (Play 5 Min B4 Midnight) Mastermix 118.75
Sir Duke Stevie Wonder 108.45
Night fever Bee Gees 109.22
That's The Way (I Like It) K.C. & The Sunshine Band 109.25
All Night Long (All Night) (Maxi Version) Lionel Richie 108.82
Pencil Full Of Lead Paolo Nutini 106.01
Valerie Mark Ronson Feat. Amy Winehouse 105.62
Pack Up Eliza Doolittle 134.94
Never Forget You The Noisettes 141.79
I Gotta Feeling Black Eyed Peas 128
Move Like Jagger Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera 128.02
Love Shack (Extended) The B-52's 133.54
Motown Mastermix Various Artists 127.99
Three Times A Lady Lionel Richie & The Commodores 100.85
Just The Way You Are Barry White 149.38
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye Ella Fitzgerald 79.84
You're Beautiful James Blunt 82.01
Angels Robbie Williams 150.08
The Look Of Love Dusty Springfield 98.16
Bohemian Rhapsody Queen 142.05
Moondance Van Morrison 135.43
Volare Dean Martin 128.94
That's Amore Dean Martin 106.53

Vicki and Simon's Winter Wonderland wedding

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:12:15 +0000

Wednesday 28th December 2011 saw a breath taking event unfold for Vicki and Simons friends and family at the stunning Chilston Park Hotel in Lenham, Kent. Vicki and Simon’s wedding was full of surprises, joy, emotion, and fun. Chilston Park was transformed into a cool winter wonderland with the use of 2 giant snow machines mimicking snow falling outside. The hotel was decorated with loads of beautiful wintery props, and the guests were loving it!

I provided a winter wonderland themed disco for the evening with a stunning white starlit DJ booth and starlight dancefloor, and white uplighting and stylish white plinths for my lighting. Vicki and Simon had secretly learned and rehearsed a fabulous dance routine, and started their first dance with the ‘wedding wobble’ to a slow song. After a few moments, I spun down the track to everyones’ surprise, and started their actual first dance which was beautifully choreographed. Later on, a stunning firework display outside took place, and dancing followed till the early hours.

Vicki and Simon, thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your day, it really was an awesome wedding day and I hope you enjoyed what we did as much as we enjoyed working for you.

This is what I played from a list of requests planned in advance:

Title Artist BPM

Background music:
Slip Into Something More Comfortable Kinobe
At The River Groove Armada
Love Theme From Spartacus (Zero 7 Mix) Terry Callier
This World Zero 7
Carl Cox - Sentimiento Latino (JD's Edit)

First dance waddle: Amazed Lonestar (spin down after 30 secs, simulated failure)

The Nearness of You Norah Jones <-- actual first dance, choreographed dance by bride and bridegroom
Sex On Fire Kings Of Leon
Disco Inferno Tina Turner
Boogie Wonderland [12\" Version] Earth Wind & Fire
Sir Duke Stevie Wonder
Night fever Bee Gees
That's The Way (I Like It) K.C. & The Sunshine Band
Roll Over Beethoven Chuck Berry
Rock Around The Clock Bill Haley & The Comets
Bill Haley & His Comets / Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie Bill Haley & The Comets
Hound Dog Elvis Presley
Dancing In The Street Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Motown Mastermix Various Artists
Think Aretha Franklin
Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) Beyoncé
Crazy In Love Beyonce - Beyoncé Featuring Jay-Z
Mundian To Bach Ke Panjabi MC
Billie Jean Transition [100-117 BPM] DiscoTech
Let's Hear It For The Boys Deniece Williams
Groove Is In The Heart Deee-Lite
Hung up Madonna
Moves Like Jagger (Featuring Christina Aguilera) Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera
Sexy & I Know It LMFAO
Mr Saxobeat (Extended Mix) Alexandra Stan
We Found Love Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris
AkonvsAmericano DJ Marky Marc
Sweet Dreams (Angello & Ingrosso Vocal) Eurythmics
Dreamer (Original Club Mix) Livin' Joy
I Luv U Baby The Original
Push The Feeling On [Mk Dub Revisited Edit] The Nightcrawlers
Make The World Go Round (Deep Dish Round The World Remix) Sandy B
Show Me Love (Original 12\" Version) Robin S.
Oh, Pretty Woman Roy Orbison
Mustang Sally The Commitments
Proud Mary Tina Turner
She Bangs (English Version) Ricky Martin
Let's Get Loud Jennifer Lopez
Sway Pussycat Dolls
Blame It On the Boogie (John Luongo Disco Mix) The Jacksons
Le Freak Chic
We Are Family (Sure Is Pure Remix) Sister Sledge
Pencil Full Of Lead Paolo Nutini
Candyman Christina Aguilera
Push It Salt-N-Pepa
Dirtee Disco (Club Mix) Dizzee Rascal
On The Floor Jennifer Lopez Feat. Pitbull
Sweat (Snoop Dogg Vs. David Guetta) (Remix) Snoop Dogg
Levels (Original Version) Avicii
Bounce (Extended Mix) [feat. Kelis] Calvin Harris
Party Rock Anthem LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
Encore Une Fois (Future Breeze Mix) Sash!
Cafe Del Mar (Three N One Remix) Energy 52
Sandstorm (Original Mix) Darude
No Diggity Blackstreet Feat. Dr Dre
Jump Around House Of Pain
The Nearness of You Norah Jones (first dance repeated as last song)

Samantha and Andrew's wedding reception

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:09:42 +0000

On Friday 23rd December 2011, I provided my wedding services to the lovely Samantha and Andrew for their Xmassy winter wonderland wedding in Lindfield. With some great requests in advance and on the night, this is what I played:

Title Artist BPM

Background music as people arrive:
Slip Into Something More Comfortable Kinobe 86.86
At The River Groove Armada 135.88
Love Theme From Spartacus (Zero 7 Mix) Terry Callier 129.88
This World Zero 7 100.5
Universe Unfolding Oversoul Feat. Gram'ma Funk 85.01
Teardrop Massive Attack 154
Finer Nightmares On Wax 89.92
Lebanese Blonde [Instrumental] Thievery Corporation 92.03
Traveller (Kid Loco's Once Upon A Time In The East Mix) Talvin Singh 159.6
Swollen Bent 100.01
White Christmas (Duet With Shania Twain) Michael Bublé 126.99
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Michael Bublé 93.57
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town Michael Bublé 125.18
Jingle Bells (feat. The Puppini Sisters) Michael Bublé 123
All I Want for Christmas Is You Michael Bublé 142.02
Holly Jolly Christmas Michael Bublé 152.53
Santa Baby Michael Bublé 152.62
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Michael Bublé 138.1
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Michael Bublé 126.03
Silent Night Michael Bublé 145.94
Blue Christmas Michael Bublé 87.57
Cold December Night Michael Bublé 83.64
I'll Be Home for Christmas Michael Bublé 83.19
Ave Maria Michael Bublé 146.76
Mis Deseos / Feliz Navidad (Duet With Thalia) Michael Bublé 126.02
Michael's Christmas Greeting Michael Bublé 0
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow Dean Martin 137.58

Bride and Bridegrooms’ big entrance:
Step Into Christmas Elton John 140.57

Meal background music:
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town The Jackson 5 147.68
Merry Xmas Everybody Slade 130.47
Stop The Cavalry Jona Lewie 98.06
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree Mel & Kim 144.06
Merry Christmas Everyone Shakin' Stevens 101.83
Mull Of Kintyre Wings 92.59
A Spaceman Came Travelling Chris De Burgh 98.71
A Winter's Tale David Essex 98.04
Keeping The Dream Alive Freiheit 80.45
Sadness (Part 1) Enigma 95.66
White Christmas Bing Crosby 145.38
The Christmas Song Ella Fitzgerald 150.07
Merry Christmas Darling The Carpenters 81.91
Santa Baby Eartha Kitt 84.92
Mary's Boy Child Harry Belafonte 141.77
Gaudete Steeleye Span 129.53
Silent Night The Temptations 119.86
Only You The Flying Pickets 98.73
Walking In The Air Aled Jones 145.65
Happy Christmas (War Is Over) John Lennon & Yoko Ono 97.26
Wonderful Christmastime Paul McCartney 94.71
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday Wizzard 140.19
Do They Know It's Christmas? Band Aid 115.44
A Fairytale Of New York The Pogues Feat. Kirsty MacColl 158.22
I Believe In Father Christmas Greg Lake 114.3
2000 Miles The Pretenders 132.44
The Power Of Love Frankie Goes To Hollywood 123.09
Driving Home For Christmas Chris Rea 90.07
Little Saint Nick The Beach Boys 129.55
In Dulci Jubilo Mike Oldfield 121.5
Christmas Wrapping Waitresses 115.83
Ring Out, Solstice Bells Jethro Tull 77.22
Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy Bing Crosby & David Bowie 147.85
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Dean Martin 135.68
When A Child Is Born Johnny Mathis 123.69
Mistletoe And Wine Cliff Richard 134.8

Evening reception background music:
Asia Solar House 97
Easy 2 Coco Steel & Lovebomb 83.83
Deeper Afterlife 75.17
Smooth Trumptation Ibizarre & Trumpetman 136.41
Sunset Coco Steel & Lovebomb 83.85
Oh! Behave Skeewipf 88
Dub In Ya Mind Afterlife 79.98
The Third Eye Ibizarre 121.05
Retreat To The Forest Ibizarre 120.08
Rose Rouge St. Germain 117.99
Somebody Else's Guy Jocelyn Brown 103.16
Funkin' For Jamaica Tom Browne 110.97
Can't Fake the Feeling Geraldine Hunt 116.71
Wish I Didn't Miss You Angie Stone 124.06
From East To West Voyage 127.15
Point Zero Voyage 127.22
At Midnight T-Connection 127.07
Bourgie Bourgie John Davis & THE Monster Orchestra 126.98

First dance:
One Day Like This Elbow 79.69

Music for dancing:
Sir Duke Stevie Wonder 108.45
Night fever Bee Gees 109.22
That's The Way (I Like It) K.C. & The Sunshine Band 109.25
Young Hearts Run Free Candi Stanton 115.54
I'm Every Woman Chaka Khan 114.4
We Are Family (Sure Is Pure Remix) Sister Sledge 115.9
Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car Billy Ocean 117.14
Love Story Taylor Swift 119.03
The A Team Ed Sheeran 84.98
Kill The Director The Wombats 163.88
Pencil Full Of Lead Paolo Nutini 106.01
Valerie Mark Ronson Feat. Amy Winehouse 105.62
Firework Katy Perry 124
Only Girl (In The World) Rihanna 125.96
Move Like Jagger Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera 128.02
I Gotta Feeling Black Eyed Peas 128
Oh, Pretty Woman Roy Orbison 125.39
Let's Twist Again Chubby Checker 162.3
50's flashback various 167.26
Respect Aretha Franklin 114.76
Billie Jean Michael Jackson 116.96
Thriller Michael Jackson 118.12
Let's Hear It For The Boys Deniece Williams 122.71
Uptown Girl Billy Joel 128.91
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go Wham! 162.63
Hold On Wilson Phillips 97.77
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now Starship 96.14
Dancing Queen ABBA 100.79
Mamma Mia Meryl Streep 138
Proud Mary Tina Turner 170.26
Macarena Los Del Rio 103.19
Cha Cha Slide (radio edit) DJ Casper 122.04
Saturday Night Whigfield 129.99
Cotton Eye Joe Rednex 131.97
YMCA - Millenium mix Village People 133.96
5,6,7,8 Steps 140.01
Dirty Dancing Mastermix VA 108.34
Footloose Kenny Loggins 174.04
Grease Megamix Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta 106.95
Born To Hand Jive Sha-Na-Na 127.84
Born This Way Lady Gaga 124.02
Sweet Dreams (Angello & Ingrosso Vocal) Eurythmics 126
Sexy & I Know It LMFAO 129.99
Forget You Cee Lo Green 127.49
C'est la vie B*Witched 109.01
Summer Of '69 (7 Inch Version) Bryan Adams 138.88
Living On A Prayer (7 Inch Version) Bon Jovi 122.78
Sweet Child 'o Mine (12 Inch Version) Guns N' Roses 125.24
Mr. Brightside The Killers 147.97
Sex On Fire Kings Of Leon 153.49
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) The Proclaimers 131.91
Love Shack (Extended) The B-52's 133.54
Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) A.R. Rahman & The Pussycat Dolls Feat. Nicole Scherzinger 136.21
Don't Stop Me Now Queen 156.81
More Than Words Extreme 91.97

Xmas party music log 6

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:46:02 +0000

Monday 19th December 2011 saw a very different party to my previous one, with a very intimate corporate function for about 30 guests in a great Italian restaurant in Wimbledon. This was my second time there for this company, and the fifth time I have worked for this group of lovely people as they regularly choose me to provide my services.

This is what I played:
Title Artist BPM

Cocktails and meal background music:
Take The "A" Train Oscar Peterson 138.5
Jet Song Oscar Peterson Trio 121.47
Honeysuckle Rose Oscar Peterson 121.14
A Little Jazz Exercise Oscar Peterson 148.34
Mumbles Oscar Peterson & Clark Terry 93.12
I've Got You Under My Skin Oscar Peterson 130.55
Baubles, Bangles, And Beads Oscar Peterson 115.63
By The Time I Get To Phoenix Oscar Peterson 119
I Get A Kick Out Of You Oscar Peterson 143.15
Night Train Oscar Peterson Trio 102.46
Woody 'N You Oscar Peterson 147.79
Around the World (LP Version) Daft Punk 121.3
Honey Dripper Oscar Peterson 131.91
I Love Paris Ed Thigpen, Oscar Peterson & Ray Brown 142.85
Medley: I Concentrate On You / Moon River Bob Durham, Oscar Peterson & Sam Jones 148.46
Someone To Watch Over Me Oscar Peterson & Buddy Defranco 105.09
Unforgettable Oscar Peterson Trio 173.9
Hideaway (Deep Dish Mix) Delacy 122
Night And Day Ed Thigpen, Oscar Peterson & Ray Brown 87.62
Stormy Weather Ed Thigpen, Oscar Peterson & Ray Brown 114.87
The Windmills Of Your Mind Oscar Peterson 93.53
Waltz For Debbie Oscar Peterson 137.58
Yesterday Oscar Peterson 140.08
A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening Oscar Peterson & Herb Ellis 105.21
Porgy Oscar Peterson Trio 113.9
On Green Dolphin Street Oscar Peterson 94.48
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) Oscar Peterson 103.2
White Christmas (Duet With Shania Twain) Michael Bublé 126.99
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Michael Bublé 93.57
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town Michael Bublé 125.18
Jingle Bells (feat. The Puppini Sisters) Michael Bublé 123
All I Want for Christmas Is You Michael Bublé 142.02
Holly Jolly Christmas Michael Bublé 152.53
Santa Baby Michael Bublé 152.62
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Michael Bublé 138.1
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Michael Bublé 126.03
Silent Night Michael Bublé 145.94
Blue Christmas Michael Bublé 87.57
Cold December Night Michael Bublé 83.64
I'll Be Home for Christmas Michael Bublé 83.19
Ave Maria Michael Bublé 146.76
Mis Deseos / Feliz Navidad (Duet With Thalia) Michael Bublé 126.02
Michael's Christmas Greeting Michael Bublé 0
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow Dean Martin 137.58
The Christmas Song Ella Fitzgerald 150.01
Santa Baby Eartha Kitt 85.9
Jingle Bells Frank Sinatra 173.34
Winter Wonderland Doris Day 131.79
Warm December Julie London 119.58
A Fairytale Of New York The Pogues Feat. Kirsty MacColl 158.22
Do They Know It's Christmas ? - Band Aid Band Aid 115.44
Christmas Song Nat King Cole 134.82
Christmas Wrapping Waitresses 115.95
Wonderful Christmastime Paul McCartney 94.71
Step Into Christmas Elton John 140.86
Little Saint Nick The Beach Boys 129.55
Stop The Cavalry Jona Lewie 97.35
Thank God It's Christmas - Queen Queen 71.91
White Christmas - Crosby, Bing Bing Crosby 177.43
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday Roy Wood With Wizzard 141.34
Winter Wonderland Frank Sinatra 105.41
Have Yourself A Very Merry Chirstmas Frank Sinatra 131.43
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Frank Sinatra 142.82
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Dean Martin 128.38
White Christmas Frank Sinatra 96.68
White Christmas (Duet With Shania Twain) Michael Bublé 126.99
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Michael Bublé 93.57
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town Michael Bublé 125.18
Jingle Bells (feat. The Puppini Sisters) Michael Bublé 123
All I Want for Christmas Is You Michael Bublé 142.02
Holly Jolly Christmas Michael Bublé 152.53
Santa Baby Michael Bublé 152.62
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Michael Bublé 138.1
At The River Groove Armada 135.88

Music for dancing:
Night fever Bee Gees 109.22
Sir Duke Stevie Wonder 108.45
Car Wash Rose Royce 115.37
I will survive - 12\" mix Gloria Gaynor 116.06
Young Hearts Run Free Candi Stanton 115.54
Let's Hear It For The Boys Deniece Williams 122.71
Pencil Full Of Lead Paolo Nutini 106.01
Valerie Mark Ronson Feat. Amy Winehouse 105.62
Thank ABBA For The Music Starring: Steps, Tina Cousins, Cleopatra, B*Witched & Billie 136.88
Mamma Mia Meryl Streep 138
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) ABBA 119.72
Oh, Pretty Woman Roy Orbison 125.39
Let's Twist Again Chubby Checker 162.3
Johnny B. Goode Chuck Berry 165.82
Respect Aretha Franklin 114.76
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) Eurythmics 125.47
Move Like Jagger Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera 128.02
Mr Saxobeat (Extended Mix) Alexandra Stan 127
Only Girl (In The World) Rihanna 125.96
All I Want For Christmas Mariah Carey 150.13
Merry Christmas Everyone Shakin' Stevens 101.83
I Want You Back The Jackson 5 98.3
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Michael Jackson 119.34
Build Me Up Buttercup The Foundations 134.27

Xmas party music log 5

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:48:53 +0000

On Saturday 17th December 2011, I was hired to provide the music between the bands sets and from 1am to 2am for the last set at Grosvenor House for Harrods staff party. With an estimated audience of between 1500 and 2000 guests, this was the biggest party of the season for me, and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

The band (High Time) were absolutely a joy to work with, and completely rocked the audience.

This is what I played:
Title Artist BPM

Cocktails and meal background music:
Loads of Xmassy tunes....

First DJ set after bands first set:
Sexy & I Know It LMFAO 129.99
Bounce (Extended Mix) [feat. Kelis] Calvin Harris 127.98
Mr Saxobeat (Extended Mix) Alexandra Stan 127
We Found Love Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris 128
AkonvsAmericano DJ Marky Marc 125
Sweet Dreams (Angello & Ingrosso Vocal) Eurythmics 126
Show Me Love (Extended Mix) Steve Angello & Laidback Luke 130

1am to 2am final set:
Pencil Full Of Lead Paolo Nutini 106.01
Pack Up Eliza Doolittle 134.94
Pass Out [Clean] Tinie Tempah 91.07
No Diggity Blackstreet Feat. Dr Dre 88.67
Drop It Like It's Hot Snoop Dogg & Pharrell Williams 92
Dirrty Christina Aguilera Feat. Redman 99.97
Love Like This Faith Evans 100.97
Mundian To Bach Ke Panjabi MC 98.06
Billie Jean Transition [100-117 BPM] DiscoTech 116.91
SexyBack Justin Timberlake 117.01
Ice Ice Baby Vanilla Ice 115.88
Gonna Make You Sweat C+C Music Factory 113.17
Only Girl (In The World) Rihanna 125.96
Loca People (UK Radio Edit) Sak Noel 128.01
Rock This Party [Everybody Dance Now] [Club Mix] Bob Sinclar & Cutee B Feat. Dollarman, Big Ali & Makedah 128.01
Party Rock Anthem (feat. Lauren Bennet & GoonRock) LMFAO 130
Out Of Space The Prodigy 147.06

Karen and Kierans wedding party music

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:13:23 +0000

On Friday 16th December 2011, I played at Karen and Kieran’s wedding reception at the beautiful Buxted Park. Karen and Kieran had provided me with a nice rocky request list in advance, and it was a pleasure to provide my services.

This is what I played:
Title Artist BPM

Background music:
At The River Groove Armada 135.88
Love Theme From Spartacus (Zero 7 Mix) Terry Callier 129.88
This World Zero 7 100.5
Universe Unfolding Oversoul Feat. Gram'ma Funk 85.01
From East To West Voyage 127.15
Dancing Junior Jack 127.01
World Of Love BOB Sinclar Ft. Ron Carroll 126.96
At Midnight T-Connection 127.07
Bourgie Bourgie John Davis & THE Monster Orchestra 126.98
Every Cow Has A Bird Guti 124.01

Music for dancing:
I'll Always Be Right There Bryan Adams 152.12 <-- first dance
She's The One Robbie Williams 166.83
Sir Duke Stevie Wonder 108.45
Night fever Bee Gees 109.22
That's The Way (I Like It) K.C. & The Sunshine Band 109.25
Young Hearts Run Free Candi Stanton 115.54
We Are Family (Sure Is Pure Remix) Sister Sledge 115.9
Pencil Full Of Lead Paolo Nutini 106.01
Valerie Mark Ronson Feat. Amy Winehouse 105.62
Pack Up Eliza Doolittle 134.94
She Said Plan B 147.04
Contact [12\" Version] Edwin Starr 130.52
You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) Sylvester 133.69
Disco Inferno The Trammps 128.13
Move Like Jagger Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera 128.02
Sexy & I Know It LMFAO 129.99
We Found Love Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris 128
Beautiful People Chris Brown Feat. Benny Benassi 128.01
Hello Martin Solveig Feat. Dragonette 127.99
Motown Mastermix Various Artists 127.99
She Loves You The Beatles 150.51
You Really Got Me The Kinks 137.79
(I Can't Get No Satisfaction) The Rolling Stones 136.46
Bright Side Of The Road Van Morrison 177.03
Let's Dance [12\" Version] David Bowie 114.78
Heaven Is A Place On Earth Belinda Carlisle 122.91
Summer Of '69 (7 Inch Version) Bryan Adams 138.88
Born In the U.S.A. Bruce Springsteen 120.74
Danger! High Voltage Electric Six 122.99
Don't Stop Me Now Queen 156.81
Bohemian Rhapsody Queen 142.05
Tribute Tenacious D 93.21
All Summer Long Kid Rock 103.01
Sweet Home Alabama Lynyrd Skynyrd 98.11
Are You Gonna Be My Girl Jet 104.72
Billie Jean Transition [100-117 BPM] DiscoTech 116.91
Thriller Michael Jackson 118.12
SexyBack Justin Timberlake 117.01
Ice Ice Baby Vanilla Ice 115.88
It Takes Two Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock 111.6
Gettin' Jiggy Wit It Will Smith 107.9
Boom! Shake The Room DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince 100.02
Here Comes The Hotstepper Ini Kamoze 100.36
California Soul (Diplo / Mad Decent Remix) Marlena Shaw 94.34
Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) Beyoncé 97
Crazy In Love Beyonce - Beyoncé Featuring Jay-Z 99.26
Mundian To Bach Ke Panjabi MC 98.06
Lady (Hear Me Tonight) Modjo 126.02
Starlight The Supermen Lovers 127.5
AkonvsAmericano DJ Marky Marc 125
Sweet Dreams (Angello & Ingrosso Vocal) Eurythmics 126
Dreamer (Original Club Mix) Livin' Joy 127.35
Show Me Love (Extended Mix) Steve Angello & Laidback Luke 130
Only Girl (In The World) Rihanna 125.96
Bounce (Extended Mix) [feat. Kelis] Calvin Harris 127.98
Mr Saxobeat (Extended Mix) Alexandra Stan 127
I Want You Back The Jackson 5 98.3
Thank ABBA For The Music Starring: Steps, Tina Cousins, Cleopatra, B*Witched & Billie 136.88
You're The First, The Last, My Everything Barry White 130.43
Rocks Primal Scream 127.65
Living On A Prayer (7 Inch Version) Bon Jovi 122.78
Sweet Child 'o Mine (12 Inch Version) Guns N' Roses 125.24
Learn to Fly Foo Fighters 136.02
Times Like These Foo Fighters 144.72
In Bloom Nirvana 156.5
Rock DJ Robbie Williams 103.02
(I've Had) The Time Of My Life Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes 108.59
Merry Xmas Everybody Slade 130.61
Step Into Christmas Elton John 140.86
All I Want For Christmas Mariah Carey 150.13
I Don't Want to Miss a Thing Aerosmith 121.01

Xmas party music log 4

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:07:49 +0000

On Thursday 15th December, I DJ’d at Slinfold Golf Club, for another excellent mixed party. I hope everyone has loads of fun, got a few requests which went down very well! As well as accepting requests on the night, I played a selection of great party tunes which kept everyone on the floor. This is how it went:

Title Artist BPM

Drinks reception background music:
White Christmas (Duet With Shania Twain) Michael Bublé 126.99
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Michael Bublé 93.57
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town Michael Bublé 125.18
Jingle Bells (feat. The Puppini Sisters) Michael Bublé 123
At The River Groove Armada 135.88
Love Theme From Spartacus (Zero 7 Mix) Terry Callier 129.88
This World Zero 7 100.5
Universe Unfolding Oversoul Feat. Gram'ma Funk 85.01

Background music for XMAS meal:
Step Into Christmas Elton John 140.57
Merry Xmas Everybody Slade 130.47
Stop The Cavalry Jona Lewie 98.06
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree Mel & Kim 144.06
Merry Christmas Everyone Shakin' Stevens 101.83
Saviour's Day Cliff Richard 103.36
Mull Of Kintyre Wings 92.59
A Spaceman Came Travelling Chris De Burgh 98.71
A Winter's Tale David Essex 98.04
Keeping The Dream Alive Freiheit 80.45
Sadness (Part 1) Enigma 95.66
White Christmas Bing Crosby 145.38
The Christmas Song Ella Fitzgerald 150.07
Merry Christmas Darling The Carpenters 81.91
Teardrop Massive Attack 154
Finer Nightmares On Wax 89.92
Lebanese Blonde [Instrumental] Thievery Corporation 92.03
Traveller (Kid Loco's Once Upon A Time In The East Mix) Talvin Singh 159.6
Swollen Bent 100.01
Lazy Living [Vocal Mix] Ibizarre 91.4
Terrapin Bonobo 152.62
What's Wrong With Groovin' Letta Mbulu 99.76
The Bottle Gil Scott-Heron 112.84
Can't Fake the Feeling Geraldine Hunt 116.71
Right In The Socket [12\" Version] Shalamar 122.22
Wish I Didn't Miss You Angie Stone 124.06
Every Cow Has A Bird Guti 124.01
Right On! (Original Mix) Silicone Soul 125

Music for dancing:
Beautiful (feat. Latanza Waters) [Soul Revival Mix] E-Smoove 124
Move Like Jagger Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera 128.02
Sexy & I Know It LMFAO 129.99
I Gotta Feeling Black Eyed Peas 128
Oh, Pretty Woman Roy Orbison 125.39
Let's Twist Again Chubby Checker 162.3
50's flashback various 167.26
Respect Aretha Franklin 114.76
Billie Jean Michael Jackson 116.96
SexyBack Justin Timberlake 117.01
House Of Love East 17 117.53
The One & Only (Extended) Chesney Hawkes 120
Heaven Is A Place On Earth Belinda Carlisle 122.91
Karma Chameleon Culture Club 92.02
Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) Beyoncé 97
Crazy In Love Beyonce - Beyoncé Featuring Jay-Z 99.26
Mundian To Bach Ke Panjabi MC 98.06
Love Like This Faith Evans 100.97
Get busy Sean Paul 100.2
AkonvsAmericano DJ Marky Marc 125
Sweet Dreams (Angello & Ingrosso Vocal) Eurythmics 126
Swedish House Mafia vs. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through ONE. 126
We Found Love Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris 128
Bonkers Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van Helden 125.98
Bounce (Extended Mix) [feat. Kelis] Calvin Harris 127.98
Merry Christmas Everyone - Stevens, Shakin' Shakin' Stevens 101.82
A Fairytale Of New York The Pogues Feat. Kirsty MacColl 158.22
Jamming Bob Marley & The Wailers 123.81
Night Nurse Gregory Isaacs 161.5
Tragedy Steps 125
Reach S Club 7 83.59
Thank ABBA For The Music Starring: Steps, Tina Cousins, Cleopatra, B*Witched & Billie 136.88
Love Shack (Extended) The B-52's 133.54
Rocking' Around The Christmas Tree Brenda Lee 142.33
Merry Xmas Everybody Slade 130.47
All I Want For Christmas Mariah Carey 150.13