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Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650
I started thinking about Easter and what music might be included in the “sound track” for this celebration. Optimism, renewal, a new beginning and just plain fun.
Here is a short program of Solo Piano recordings featuring excerpts of songs:
“I Can See Clearly Now” Johnny Nash
“Beach Spring” Benjamin Franklin White (1844)
“Here Comes The Sun” George Harrison
“Skye Boat Song” from Outlander
“Easter Parade” Irving Berlin
It is amazing the infinite variety of music possible with solo piano. As a pianist the keyboard is like an orchestra at my fingertips; I can play just about play anything.
Any melody, any song, any Christmas Carol, even “Happy Birthday” can be found somewhere on the piano keyboard.
The piano can play and sustain many notes at one time. So melody and harmony and rhythm are played by this single instrument.
With piano it is possible for a single performer to entertain hundreds of people.
Out doors or in locations where an acoustic piano is not available. It is easy to bring a keyboard and small amplification.
Talking about music with another starts an adventure of discovery.
Adding your favorite instruments to piano expands the variety of music possible exponentially.
Please see: More Live Music – Jazz & Solo Piano Video
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650
There is quite an art to creating just the right atmosphere for an event. In addition to set design and cinematography, the sound track of a film helps to set the mood and forward the story. The Langham is already a beautiful location steeped in tradition. Now to include a sound track; live music…
I had a wonderful time collaborating with a team of artists to create the atmosphere of a traditional high tea as it might be at Downton Abbey. Here is the list that I submitted.
Downton Abbey Theme
A Time For Us
Grace from Secret Garden
Barcarole by Offenbach
Kissing You/Romeo & Juliet
Out of Africa Main Theme
18th Variation on a theme of Paganini, S. Rachmaninov
Theme from Cousins, Ennio Morricone
Southhampton from Titanic, James Horner
Once Upon A Dream, Disney’s Snow White
Somewhere Out There, James Horner
Theme from Shakespeare in Love
Theme from Shindler’s List
Tennessee from Pearl Harbor, Hans Zimmer
True Love’s Kiss, Disney’s Enchanted
With One Look, Sunset Blvd, A.L. Webber
Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission, Ennio Morricone
Intermezzo Cavalleria Rusticana Mascagni
My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice, Camille Saint-Saëns
Trois Gymnopedie, Erik Satie
To A Wild Rose, Mac Dowell
All the Better for Her, Sense & Sensibility Patrick Doyle
O Mio Babbino Caro, Puccini
Beauty And The Beast
Forest Gump Theme, Alan Sylvestry
Theme from Father of the Bride, Alan Sylvestry
How to really care for guests so that they feel welcome?
Please see: “The Value of Interest” a unique observation by Eric Zimmermann
Please see: Music & Dress for The Occasion
I look forward to hearing your ideas for your special event :-)
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Elegant Music 323-270-3650
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Throwing a party is a creative yet simple activity:
Invite people you like…
Provide food and music you like…
Combine and mix gently.
I think the reward for a host is knowing that their guests are having a good time.
In addition to being a DJ and Master of Ceremonies I am also a Pianist and lead a number of ensembles in performances throughout Southern California.
In this episode I relay a story of playing piano for 2 different holiday parties and the common thread that bound them.
The first was a spirited gathering involving the entire neighborhood of the Venice Canal Historic District complete with a flotilla of decorated boats that cruised up and down the canals.
The second was a Christmas house party; an open house. Neighbors and friends were coming and going. At any given time there were about 75 guests in the house. The kitchen was the focal point for food in a very large room with tall ceilings where the grand piano was.
The hosts of both parties thoroughly enjoyed creating their party making sure their guests had everything they needed.
It might have been that hiring a caterer with service staff would have made the task of throwing these parties easier for the hosts. Though they worked hard to see to every detail, it was evident that their parties were a success and they had fun.
And now please enjoy 2 Successful Parties. Wedding and Event Podcast Episode 71.
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Host 323-270-3650
“There are many things to be thankful for and reasons to celebrate.
Here are some creative ideas for your upcoming celebration.
It’s a good idea to start planning.
Things are looking up!”
Types of events and reasons to celebrate
by Eric Zimmermann Elegant Music.
Make it a Neighborhood Event
This summer Sheila and I threw a concert on our front lawn for our neighborhood. We performed motion picture themes.
This event was well received. It was described as a “Hollywood Bowl Concert on your front lawn without the traffic” :-)
See pictures and the program of what we played:
Elegant Music Summer Concert 2020
Make it a Private Event in
Your Backyard
Utilizing the resource of your backyard might provide a certain level of freedom and safety that might not otherwise be available in a public place.
See: Beautiful Backyard Wedding San Marino
Also see: Backyard Wedding Check List. You Can Do This!
Hang A Chandelier!
See more about this beautiful wedding: Villa del Sol d’Oro Wedding Triumph!
Also see: 9 Beautiful Pasadena Wedding Locations by Elegant Music
Offer the Food You Like!
Most of us have spent the past months perfecting our recipes. Now it’s time to try them out on your guests.
See: I Like to Cook...
Put up some lights…
…invite guests
add music…
…mix gently
and perhaps wear a costume?
See: Themed Events – Best Parties of The Year
Also see: Elegant Music Jazz Trio @ The Purple House Poolside Party with Pink Poodles
“Thank you. We really needed this.”
In performing for recent events I have observed that guests really enjoy the company of each other and at the same time are mindful of their responsibility to maintain a safe environment…
…and everyone has a good time.
“Thank you. We really needed this!” is the common compliment received.
I look forward to hearing your ideas for your upcoming celebration. I’m all ears! :-)
Sincerely,
Eric Zimmermann
Host of Wedding & Event Podcast
Office: 626-797-1795