dalzeah 0 Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) Did a night for the local operatic society last night. Not my usual crowd I must admit, but went really well. Was left a bit dumbfounded when the organiser asked me to play something they could waltz to. Dreadful, I know that my knowledge is a bit limited here. Is there a CD I could get hold of that has waltzes, foxtrots etc. on that an idiot like me use, with each dance for the music pinpointed? Which track would you have played as a kind of waltzy interlude? Edited November 1, 2010 by superstardeejay Link to post Share on other sites
Tonsk 0 Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 For Waltzes - of proper tempo, try Victor Sylvestrie - There are others, like the Strictly Come Dancing CD which has more well known tracks that can be used for these types of dancing but some die harders don't like em. Also, watch Strictly on Catch Up and write down which songs they use... Sometimes helps out of sticky stuff!! The Right Music - based in Norwich and covering all Norfolk and Suffolk Link to post Share on other sites
Robster 0 Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 Ages ago i did an afternoon gig where i set up my stuff in a large function room for a group who like to dance waltz's they gave me a disc that had these on it Stanely Brothers - Angel Band Kay Star - Rock and Roll Waltz Anne Murray - Can I Have This Dance Casa Musica - Engeise Wais Lucille Starr - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry Jack Jones - Dear Heart Nino Rota - The Godfather Waltz H Melvin - If You Don't Know Me By Now Jerry Douglas - The Prisoner's Waltz Julie London – Charade Max Gregor – Greensleeves Bruce Hornsley - Nobody There But Me Bobby Goldsboro – Today Montovani - Moulin Rouge Steve Riley - Eunice Waltz Rockin Sidney - Alligator Waltz Geno Delafose - Day Waltz Rob Star EntertainmentsFacebook pagelandline 0161 265 3421Mobile: 0777 99 777 26 Link to post Share on other sites
spinner 0 Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 Many years ago (over 40 I think) I bought a Joe Loss LP on the Music For Pleasure label, called "Dancing Down Memory Lane," which came in very handy for weddings where, at that time, "older" people were more interested in ballroom-type material than modern stuff. I've since copied it (using my Pro-Dub licence!) to my hard drive and on occasion, it still comes in handy today. It contains waltzes, foxtrots, tangos etc. and may still be available on CD. Link to post Share on other sites
dalzeah 0 Posted November 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Wonderful. Thanks for taking the time guy's. I'll get something sorted from the info and arrive at my Operatic Socitey gig fully armed next year as they booked me again! I got out of the dilemma on the night by playing Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White. Wrong dance I know but they managed. Link to post Share on other sites
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