Possibilities of Custom Music
What can you do with custom music?
Music is so much more than a backdrop for your ceremony and reception. The function of music in weddings is actually quite similar to movie music. It quite literally builds the world of the event. It can heighten emotions, emphasize important ceremonial elements, and set the scene for the entire celebration. Think of the famous scene from the movie E.T. when Elliot and his alien friend fly through the night sky on a bicycle. Imagine watching this scene without the music. At best, it would look cool, at worst, it would seem quite odd and wouldn’t capture your attention for very long. But when we add the music, this scene is transformed into something inspirational, emotionally captivating, and triumphant. This is what music can do on your wedding day.
Preexisting songs and pieces of music can never perfectly match your event because they weren’t written for you and your event. With custom music, you can perfectly capture the mood and spirit of your day with flawless timing and coordination.
Weddings are all about celebrating love, family, and commitment while making new memories. Sounds are also powerful evocations of memory. Hearing your wedding day music in the years to come will instantly transport you back in time to your special day. Music envelops us in particular spaces at particular moments in time, so invest in those spaces. (And you can use your custom music as the soundtrack to your wedding video!)
At a loss for music ideas for your wedding ceremony? Not even sure what you really want the day to sound like? Here are some things you can think about to help get you unstuck:
1. What are your favorite songs? Movie soundtracks? 2. Do you have any favorite instruments?
3. Are there particular styles of music that inspire you? How about styles you absolutely cannot stand? Knowing what you don’t like is just as important as knowing what you do like.
4. Think of your favorite romantic or emotionally-epic movie scene. What does the music sound like? How does the sound create a world?
Possibilities of Custom Music
· For the ultimate personalized first dance song, we can turn your wedding vows into song lyrics (endless possibilities for how this could be done). Your guests will be blown away!
· Looking to add a unique layer of symbolism to your ceremony? We can write a special theme for each member of the couple that will be played separately during the processional portion of the ceremony. And then, almost magically, those two themes can be combined in the recessional music as you both exit the ceremony space as newlyweds. The two themes become one!
· Love the sound of guitar, flute, and piano together but can’t find any music for that ensemble? Don’t worry—we got you covered! We can write music for any instrument or combination of instruments, which gives you so much more flexibility and creative freedom than if you had to choose music that already exists.
· Because your music will be made especially for you, we can match exact timings for every part of your ceremony. Nothing will take your guests’ breath away quite like seeing you, the bride, enter the ceremony space to a perfectly timed musical entrance—it’ll be like Cinderella entering the ball.
· Want something non-traditional but can’t quite figure out what that something is? No worries. We will help you articulate your vision. With our decades-long experience in the music industry, we know what works and what doesn’t.
· Celebrate your wedding party by giving each of your attendants their own motive/theme as they walk down the aisle.
