Grand Entrance Songs: Volume 1
May 17, 2008 · Print This Article
One of the most awesome things about getting married is when you can collaborate with your spouse-to-be on various things. Everyone’s got their “things” they’re interested in. I’m typically given the “creative one” responsibilities while she’s much better with our budgets and a lot of the other responsibilities (timing, invitations, logistics). A big interest area for me is the music.
Now, I don’t think I’m going to be the mega-paranoid groom who is going to give a list of 100 songs to the deejay (I’ll probably most certainly have a “do-not-play” list, though), but as far as the entrance songs, various dances, etc., I’m all about it. One of the things that I’m regularly doing with friends and colleagues these days is throwing out random songs that fit certain parts of the reception, and the Grand Entrance - the part when the bridal party comes into the reception area - is one of my favorites. I’m sure this’ll be something we do here at Groomify a few times, so here goes my first try here on the site. Would love to hear your feedback and thoughts on entrance songs, even if my suggestions do all suck.
One last thing - keep in mind you really need probably 30-60 seconds of a song in order to handle the “build-up” plus the “introduction” your DJ or emcee is doing, so you gotta keep in mind that the lyrics of the song aren’t necessarily what you should be concerned about. In no particular order….
Underworld - “Born Slippy Nuxx”
You probably remember this one from Underworld, and that’s all well and good, but the reason I think it works is the intro works up nicely, and it’s definitely something that you can talk over. Plus, the bassline is killer.
MIMS - “This Is Why I’m Hot”
As suggested by Dave and Jeremy, you gotta include MIMS’ absolutely slow and low “This Is Why I’m Hot.”
Alright, the lyrics might not be 100% appropriate or anything, but that bassline on its own qualifies it for inclusion. Who doesn’t want to walk on in to pounding bass and some piano keys getting the quick-fast-inahurry treatment?
John Williams - “Imperial March”
Some of you might recognize this from your addiction to the Star Wars flicks, perhaps? Maybe the in-laws will be a little concerned upon hearing this, but if you have any sort of strings playing live, maybe it works? As suggested by Omar C on Twitter.
AC/DC - “Thunderstruck”
It’s got a great lengthy intro, some chanting, and flying guitars that will do nothing if your reception peeps aren’t out of their chairs. A+ from this groom-to-be.
Rob Dougan - “Clubbed To Death”
Sure, the name doesn’t exactly evoke a positive thought, but this jam from The Matrix will surely get people jived. The adjustment from the strings to the bass and horns gives you something fun to walk on in to without causing too much of a stir.
What else, guys?
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