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Partial Song List:
Skye Boat Song, Outlander
Viva La Vida, Coldplay
Paradise, Coldplay
Por Una Cabeza (Tango) C. Gardel
Theme from Cousins, E. Morricone
Colors of The Wind, Pocahontas
Here Comes The Sun, G. Harrison
Open Arms, Journey
Younger Than Springtime, O. Hammerstein II
Our New Beginning, E. Zimmermann
Reverie, C. Debussy
Bach Flute Sonata Bb Major
18th Variation on a theme by Paganini
My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice, C. Saint Seans
If I Never Knew You, Pocahontas
Fragile, Sting
Derivation: From Latin eligere – to elect, select or to choose. (Webster’s on line dictionary)
So “elegant music” means “chosen music”.
Planning a special event is a very creative activity :-)
I look forward to your requests.
Sincerely, Sheila & Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650
Many factors could be considered when planning an event. “What to wear” comes to mind; let’s go shopping!
Yes, creativity is quite spontaneous.
Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650
It is a lot of fun to talk with someone about music they like; it’s an adventure of discovery. I have found it is always productive to speak directly to the client. The value of a telephone conversation cannot be over estimated. During the course of the conversation the clients ideas, comments and concerns are very important.
Music is personal. Here are some suggestions of what could be discussed:
What instruments do you like?
What songs do you like.
Style of music.
Era of music.
Genre of music.
Instrumental music?
Music with a vocalist?
Dance music? – DJ? – Live Band?
Age group of the audience.
Song requests.
Further points to consider:
The occasion.
Theme of the event.
The Location of the event (venue). Its existing decor may impose a design and suggest a “Theme” or even a style of music.
Any restrictions the location may have: “indoors/outdoors” “no amplified music” “no dancing” “music must stop by 11:00 PM.”
Also consider:
Time of the year.
Purpose of the event
How many guests?
Planned Activities.
What was done for previous events of this kind? How did it go?
Note: Video references or pictures provided by the client representing their vision are very helpful.
There may be other factors influencing choice of music that are revealed through a short conversation.
During a bridal show I asked two women listening nearby for any request that they would like to hear. I think they started thinking about it too much and after a while felt embarrassed that they couldn’t think of anything. This being a bridal show I asked, “Would you like to hear something for a Cocktail Hour or for the Wedding Ceremony?”
“Wedding Ceremony” was their answer.
Then I asked, would you like to hear something like a big “Ta-da!” or something romantic and “flowy?”
“Romantic and Flowy” was their answer.
I was just about to play “The Skye Boat Theme” from the romantic series “Outlander” when they enthusiastically requested “Can’t Help Falling In Love”. I have a beautiful arrangement of this iconic love song that we performed for them.
Having the opportunity to speak about music and using a few guided questions, the right song can always be found. Please see: I had an Epiphany! Gamers and Anime.
Also see: Downton Abbey High Tea @ The Langham
An event starts with music and as the evening progresses so should the music develop. No mater how simple an event is, creating an itinerary sketch with the host reveals much information about timing and presentation valuable to the success of the event. Please see: The Itinerary SKETCH by Elegant Music.
Your ideas are important.
I look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650
Interesting instrument combinations in beautiful Southern California locations.
Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music
323-270-3650
Elegant Music started in 1990 with Sheila and I performing Flute and Piano Music for weddings and parties.
It was from this group that Elegant Music expanded to providing a wide variety of Live Music ensembles, DJ Dance Music and Master of Ceremonies.
See: The Story of Elegant Music
Throughout the years Sheila and I have had the pleasure of meeting and performing with some of the finest musicians in Los Angeles.
The musicians of Elegant Music are not only talented artists but are also very nice people. We look for these qualities in the musicians we choose to perform with.
Just as each person is unique, instruments have qualities that are also unique. The sound of each instrument lends variety to the ensemble inspiring exploration and expression in a performance.
It is a lot of fun to talk with someone about music they like; it’s an adventure of discovery.
I have found it is always productive to speak directly to the host/client. The value of a telephone conversation can not be over stated.
During the course of the conversation the clients ideas, comments and concerns are very important in determining the style of music and the ensemble for the event.
So, the client is consulted. Their vision is discovered. Their desires and concerns are understood.
Their requests serve as artistic representation of the mood and style of the event.
With these facts established I am confident I can guide the event to success…
…Now add to this the “Occasion” or “Theme” of the event.
Also, the “Location” and its existing decor may impose a design and suggest a theme or even a style of music.
It is a lot of fun to discover these factors and to consider the possibilities.
A lot goes on at a special event requiring coordination; an event itinerary beautifully written to flow from one activity to the next allowing each contributing element to shine and be appreciated in a distraction free environment. The Culinary Arts, Decor, Music and a seamless level of service all working together; magic!
You can learn a lot about someone by talking to them about music; their favorite artists, their favorite songs, performances they have attended, songs from movies they like, combinations of instruments they like, style of music they like. This is one of my favorite parts of planning music.
Planning music for a special event is very creative and a lot of fun. Each part of your celebration can have its own music. I look forward to hearing your ideas.
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650
There’s an old saying that, “A picture is worth a thousand words”…
…and so it follows that a moving picture (as in a video) can show more.
Here are some videos.
Eric Zimmermann Elegant Music 323-270-3650
On Sunday November 20, 2022 the Elegant Music Quartet performs “live” at the Langham Huntington Hotel Bridal Event from Noon to 4:00.
See: Weddings and Events at the Langham by Elegant Music
Eventbrite: I Do Bridal Event Tickets
The Langham is an experience.
The “I Do Bridal Event” is a unique opportunity to tour the beautiful Langham Huntington Hotel and see and hear and (possibly touch :-) the Elegant Music Quartet in “live performance”.
Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 323-270-3650