Day #9: Nine Songs that Might Make Your “No-Play” List

from Erik Michaels and June Hoffman of Megasound

“No-play" lists are common and even encouraged for wedding receptions. In many cases, the “no-play” list is almost as important as the songs that need to be played at a wedding reception. We (as disc jockeys) would rather not play a song that a bride or groom feels is inappropriate or vulgar or has some other bad or improper meaning. Of course, we could easily come up with a small book's worth of songs that most people would rather not hear (especially at their wedding reception). The following nine songs may be some reader's personal favorites (so please do not take offense to a song being listed here as a “no-play” song). We selected these nine musical creations for a wide variety of reasons (some of which are self-explanatory by their titles).

--"We Built This City" by Starship
--"The Final Countdown" by Europe
--"Cop Killer" by Body Count
--"Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus
--"Oops, I Did It Again" by Britney Spears
--"Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" by Dr. Elmo
--"Knockin' On Heaven's Door" by Guns and Roses
--"Muskrat Love" by Captain and Tennille
--"Throw Some D’s" by Rich Boy

Music Mix Ready for Upcoming Fashion Show

From Erik Michaels of Megasound

I recently had the pleasure of producing the music that will be featured at the upcoming 45th Anniversary Fashion Show at The Wedding Place (on Saturday, September 12, 2009).

“Beatmixing” music isn't difficult when there are extended “intros” and “outros” on the songs to work with although radio edits of songs are much more tricky. Mixing "on the fly" without having listened to the songs first can sometimes also create unintended results. As any DJ can tell you, there are always times where one says to himself or herself, "Wow! Alright, THAT didn't sound good!"

Unlike those unpleasant moments where a mix sounds more like a “train wreck” than a nice segue, my experience producing next weekend's fashion show music was quite positive and rewarding indeed.

I hope everyone enjoys the fashion show and music that will be featured next weekend!