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Wedding Video Music

 


cdproductions
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Oct 20, 2004, 9:05 AM

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I am currently editing a wedding video for a family friend. It is only the third video I have edited and I was wondering if someone could help me with the music.
The problem I am having is finding appropriate music that can be played over edited video. I'm looking for a piece of music that is a solo instrument, preferably piano, with a slow tempo with an emotional feel to it.
If anyone could suggest some suitable pieces of music I could possibly download I would be most grateful.
Thanks.


Steve_Bailey
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Oct 20, 2004, 9:11 AM

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If you look on iTunes (Sorry, I'm a Mac guy) there are lots of instrumental versions of "From This Moment On." It's one of those "cliche" songs that we, as videographers, tire of listening to but if you get the right piece, the client LOVES it. I'll keep listening to anything that keeps making me money! :)
Steve Bailey
Memories Forever Video Productions
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"I'm NOT bitter."


Uncle Charlie
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Oct 20, 2004, 9:11 AM

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Ladonna is offering some nice music that fits your needs. The bonus is that it is buyout music.

www.myladonna.com


Chuck Mellander


ukweddings
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Oct 20, 2004, 9:12 AM

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Hi,

How about the first two minutes of the theme to Forrest Gump?

Regards, Mark

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Jenn M
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Oct 20, 2004, 9:25 AM

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Paul Cardall offers some nice, subtle piano music, good for background audio.


Coleman
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Oct 20, 2004, 9:26 AM

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I like "Winter" by George Winson.



Coleman


MLiebergot
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Oct 20, 2004, 9:30 AM

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You also might want to try Piano Brothers.

http://www.pianobrothers.com/

They sell royalty free cd's that are great for wedding editing.

Good luck,
MLiebergot
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MarshallM
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Oct 20, 2004, 10:59 AM

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Suzanne Ciani's solo piano CD's are the best. Her "Pianissimo" series (there are 3, I think) have lush, romantic melodies and are perfectly suited for wedding video.

Marshall


octoberpro
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Oct 20, 2004, 11:06 AM

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Never underestimate what your client wants! Call and ask. I have a wonderful couple as normal as can be (look wise) marrying this weekend, and here's the selection they gave me.

1. Opening credits - House of 1000 Corpses - Rob Zombie (with visuals to match the films opening)
2. Pre-Ceremony - Nice Dream - Radiohead
3. Ceremony - Parabol - TOOL
4. Post Ceremony/Formals - Parabola - TOOL
5. First Dance - Thank You - Led Zeppelin
6. Mother/Son - Simple Man - Lynard Skynard
7. Reception/Dance - Just Like Heaven - The Cure
8. Highlights - Schizm - TOOL

This is the wedding I've been waiting for all year guys! They really want an industrial Nine Inch Nails/TOOL look and that's what I plan on delivering. I actually cut them a custom demo using a TOOL song (The Patient) and they fell in love with the look and style.




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I am currently editing a wedding video for a family friend. It is only the third video I have edited and I was wondering if someone could help me with the music.
The problem I am having is finding appropriate music that can be played over edited video. I'm looking for a piece of music that is a solo instrument, preferably piano, with a slow tempo with an emotional feel to it.
If anyone could suggest some suitable pieces of music I could possibly download I would be most grateful.
Thanks.


Renny McCauley
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Oct 20, 2004, 11:20 AM

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For more contemporary-sounding non-vocal, piano or solo music, I've found a couple or real gems.

Belle and Sebastian's music from Storytelling is great especially Fiction.

Yann Tiersen's music from Amelie and Goodbye Lenin.

Badly Drawn Boy's music from About a Boy, particularly "I love NYE"

Nick Drake's Instrumental songs.

You can download some music from the new movie Tarnation at TinDrum.com. Great stuff.

Maybe it's not quite the stuff you're looking for. Sorry if so.
Renny


BarryPett
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Oct 20, 2004, 11:21 AM

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I have found Jim Brickman CDs to be great for background piano music.


Sunny
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Oct 20, 2004, 12:24 PM

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If you punch in 'slow piano music' on Napster or other peer to peer file sharing networks, you'll get a whole bunch of choices. Then you can listen to them and decide which will work best for your project.
Smile Sunny


Redsand187
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Oct 20, 2004, 12:47 PM

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Never underestimate what your client wants! Call and ask. I have a wonderful couple as normal as can be (look wise) marrying this weekend, and here's the selection they gave me.

1. Opening credits - House of 1000 Corpses - Rob Zombie (with visuals to match the films opening)
2. Pre-Ceremony - Nice Dream - Radiohead
3. Ceremony - Parabol - TOOL
4. Post Ceremony/Formals - Parabola - TOOL
5. First Dance - Thank You - Led Zeppelin
6. Mother/Son - Simple Man - Lynard Skynard
7. Reception/Dance - Just Like Heaven - The Cure
8. Highlights - Schizm - TOOL

This is the wedding I've been waiting for all year guys! They really want an industrial Nine Inch Nails/TOOL look and that's what I plan on delivering. I actually cut them a custom demo using a TOOL song (The Patient) and they fell in love with the look and style.
Wow, that should be interesting. I'd love to see your finished product. That will definately be a one of a kind video.


octoberpro
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Oct 20, 2004, 12:54 PM

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Yep! The WEVA folks will drop over when this one hits the judging area next year! LOL! I plan on posting some stuff when it's finished as this truely is a one of a kind edit.


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Never underestimate what your client wants! Call and ask. I have a wonderful couple as normal as can be (look wise) marrying this weekend, and here's the selection they gave me.

1. Opening credits - House of 1000 Corpses - Rob Zombie (with visuals to match the films opening)
2. Pre-Ceremony - Nice Dream - Radiohead
3. Ceremony - Parabol - TOOL
4. Post Ceremony/Formals - Parabola - TOOL
5. First Dance - Thank You - Led Zeppelin
6. Mother/Son - Simple Man - Lynard Skynard
7. Reception/Dance - Just Like Heaven - The Cure
8. Highlights - Schizm - TOOL

This is the wedding I've been waiting for all year guys! They really want an industrial Nine Inch Nails/TOOL look and that's what I plan on delivering. I actually cut them a custom demo using a TOOL song (The Patient) and they fell in love with the look and style.
Wow, that should be interesting. I'd love to see your finished product. That will definately be a one of a kind video.


Derek_S
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Oct 20, 2004, 1:02 PM

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One of a kind indeed.

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memorytracks
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Oct 20, 2004, 3:33 PM

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Sounds like you're saying it's already edited and you just want to plop a song on it.
I would usually find out ahead of time what song(s) the B/G want BEFORE editing. That way I could edit the video to the music, not the other way around.

As for a song suggestion: Ok, it's got more than just a solo piano, but I love "The Wedding" from the Deep Impact soundtrack.
-Dave Graton
MemoryTracks Films