Music is one of the primary loves of my life. The first tape I bought was Snow’s “Informer” followed with Kris Kross’ “Jump.” My CD collection began at a very age and is therefore quite expansive, eclectic, and well, somewhat embarrassing. I am extremely guilty of singing in the shower and car. I used to make mixtapes and later on, mix cds for all my friends and lovers. I have 3 different iPods with different music on each one. If I could, I would probably marry music (in some form).
A very dear friend of mine, is getting married in September and has requested that I compile various playlists of songs to provide the soundtrack to the wedding. I accepted with calm composure, but little did she know I was jumping up and down on my imaginary couch, yelling like Tom Cruise à la Oprah style on the inside. I am ecstatic and delighted to play such an integral part on her big day.
Even though I have 2 laptops and an external hard drive full of music and love letters, I am nervous. I want this to be perfect, and I want the music to reflect the “feeling” of the day. I am trying to fuse retro and groovy dance favourites, with the hip hoppity indie rock folk loving hits of today. Meanwhile, I need to ransack the inner romantic in me for mellow, reception time music. This is such an exciting task, I don’t even know where to begin so, I haven’t.
Holly, the bride and I, share a favourite song which will definitely be featured at some point in the evening of her wedding day. The Cure’s, “Friday I’m in Love” always makes me ridiculously happy every time I hear it. I thought it would be appropriate to share with you all on this, Friday.
Also, I will also be featuring one of my favourite bands from my childhood, Salt ‘N Pepa’s “Push It” at the request of the bride along with choreographed danced moves.
I’m looking forward to a summer project of musical creativity. If you have any suggestions on your favourite booty shaking hits, I’d love to hear from you. Or if you have songs you want to hug your snuggie to, that will do as well.
