Bone Roller Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 If you're trying to convey a feeling or emotion, how about Closer to the Heart or Making Memories? If you just want to rock out because you can, i'd put on Anthem, grab an air guitar and keep a safe distance from the cake cuz something's likely to get smashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nettiesaur Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 If it's that light dinner music time, what about "Hope"? 2 minutes, classical guitar, people wouldn't have a clue that it's Rush. And it's pretty. Very wedding like. Entre Nous is a favorite of mine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilangoenelgabo Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I had "Broon's Bane" and "Hope" played during my wedding dinner. They were mixed with other songs of the jazz and Sinatra persuasion. I was happy. My two best friends who recognized the songs were happy. And, more importantly, my wife was happy because it didn't disrupt anything during "her" evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetersvt Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 How about 'In The Mood' I couldn't possibly pick a song as I don't know you or your bride. At my reception, my Best Man got on stage and played a live version of 'Return Of The Prince' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngsod Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Granted permission? Hell yes. I know my place in this wedding juggernaut To be quite fair though, I did get to choose Philip Glass's Metamorphosis One for the signing the register music (one for us BSG fans) and the table names are moons of the solar system. I'm sure I was allowed something else mind... There has to be Rush in the intermission music, it wouldn't be me without it. There's other stuff which means a lot to me - The Smiths, The Stone Roses and New Young Pony Club, but I simply cannot miss out the trio who remain, 24 years after I first hear them, my favourite band. Besides I'm known amongst my chums as an unrepentant Rush fan and I don't like to disappoint! Plus it must me said that Emma's taste in music is terrible, and I need to balance that out. It's just for some reason everything I think of is just not quite right: Natural Science for example I utterly love but I can't justify 9 odd minutes, Subdivisions just doesn't fit at a wedding alas and 2112 may have me grinning like the happiest of bunnies but isn't going to go down well at a posh wedding in Cambridge. I like the Entre Nous suggestion, and also Time Stand Still. Hold Your Fire was the first Rush album that came out after I discovered them ( I remember constantly visiting the record shop to see if it had been released in the UK yet). Keep the suggestions coming, the more eclectic the better. I should just say sod it and play Der Trommler... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowItIs Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I agree with the choices of Entre Nous and Time Stand Still. The instrumentals are a good choice, too. If I were you, I'd listen to all the albums and see if anything jumps out at you. It's a good excuse to do that, anyway.... BTW, welcome to the Board and congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlyJeff Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 QUOTE (cygnus_thegodofbalance @ Nov 3 2010, 06:18 PM) Whatever you do, do NOT play Ghost of a Chance. Regardless of what many people here, for some reason, seem to believe, it is NOT a love song. Well, not in the traditional sense, anyway. The song culminates on the idea of finding love despite the odds against it. While it may not be a "love song", it seems appropriate for a person with that point of view. If I were not a believer, this song would be close to my heart and my wife would know why- she would understand its meaning and why I would choose for it be played at our reception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 QUOTE (Bone Roller @ Nov 3 2010, 08:16 PM) If you're trying to convey a feeling or emotion, how about Closer to the Heart or Making Memories? If you just want to rock out because you can, i'd put on Anthem, grab an air guitar and keep a safe distance from the cake cuz something's likely to get smashed. "Closer to the Heart" is NOT a love song, although many people erronesouly think it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 :-) The alternative to a 'love song' is you go for the humorous angle. So if it isn't your first marriage you could go for 'Here Again'. As the bride walks down the aisle you could play 'Countdown' If the bridesmaid takes your fancy you could go for the 'The Pass' If you have got a cd player in the bridal suite you could play 'Face Up' A definite no-no is "Leave that thing alone' The above is meant to be tongue in cheek. I hope you have a great wedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 QUOTE (trigger @ Nov 4 2010, 07:23 AM) If you have got a cd player in the bridal suite you could play 'Face Up' "Beneath Between and Behind" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 what about "Madrigal"? Which, ironically, was something played to the king or queen of England while he or she had dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of Megadon Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 QUOTE (apetersvt @ Nov 3 2010, 10:25 PM) How about 'In The Mood' I think that would be a fun "cake cutting" song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Take it from a survivor from an ugly, vicious divorce.... 'granted permission'??? Um... not to rain on your parade but that smacks of a control freak. If you still go through with it, play RESIST.... it'll send a clear message. And start putting your foot down. Marriage can only work if it's a partnership, and no partnership I know of 'grants permission' for anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SlyJeff Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 QUOTE (Atomic @ Nov 4 2010, 08:27 AM)Take it from a survivor from an ugly, vicious divorce.... 'granted permission'??? Um... not to rain on your parade but that smacks of a control freak. If you still go through with it, play RESIST.... it'll send a clear message. And start putting your foot down. Marriage can only work if it's a partnership, and no partnership I know of 'grants permission' for anything. Take it from a happily married man of 11 years, if something means more to her than it does you, then yes, you need "permission". For most couples, how a wedding goes down is WAY more important to the woman than it is the man. If this isn't the case for you, then by all means put your foot down. But I have no problem allowing my wishes to take a backseat to my wife's when something is CLEARLY more important to her than it is to me. This is one of the first tings I learned when I got married when we argued about purchasing a sofa for an hour. At the end of the day- the pattern and style of the sofa wasn't that important to me beyond a few key things (as in, I'm not going to be cool with a Pink sofa), but I was arguing every little detail just to have my voice heard. I have since learned that kind of stuff just let it go and let her decorate the room how she wants (within reason)- but when it comes to the TV and the electronic components, that's MY deal. My wife lets me take ownership over the things that are clearly important to me, she takes ownership over the stuff important to her, and we compromise when it's an area we are both passionate about. And you better believe, she would need "permission" from me before she goes off an replaces our speakers, TV, etc. but if she buys a new couch that isn't flagrantly out of bounds, I'm not going to say a word. My wedding reception was all country music, and you know what- I don't think I even heard it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I agree (and I was married for 10 years, fwiw). Maybe it was a poorly chosen sentance to put here, but it's not so much asking permission as saying 'it's really important to me to have at least ONE Rush song played at OUR wedding.' Yes, the wedding is mostly about the bride, but it is a joint union and while most guys don't give a rat's about the details, it's the sublties that are setting the foundation for the rest of the marriage. At my wedding, I didn't care about much of the event planning beyond insisting that I wear a kilt to celebrate my heritage (it was a very italian wedding), that I select the photographer (since I used to shoot professionally) and that we work together on the music setlist. But I still say Resist is a good wedding song for a groom to select. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlyJeff Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I think "asking permission" is often a joking reference anyway, much like many guys refer to their wives as "the boss". Usually "permission" just means it's something important to her, but you are going to put your little stamp on something. Either way, using these joking terms is a tacit implication that it isn't true. I wasn't meaning to imply any kind of superiority at an 11 year marriage, btw (ask me again in 30 years!)- just contrasting your opening statement with mine. My parents were married for almost 30 years before getting divorced Your original point is well made:, you have to work together in EVERYTHING and neither partner should feel marginalized. It's a difficult balance, though, because it's so easy for arguments to erupt out of the principle of "being heard" just as easy as it is for one person to subjugate the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 QUOTE (SlyJeff @ Nov 4 2010, 10:21 AM) I think "asking permission" is often a joking reference anyway, much like many guys refer to their wives as "the boss". Usually "permission" just means it's something important to her, but you are going to put your little stamp on something. Either way, using these joking terms is a tacit implication that it isn't true. I wasn't meaning to imply any kind of superiority at an 11 year marriage, btw (ask me again in 30 years!)- just contrasting your opening statement with mine. My parents were married for almost 30 years before getting divorced Your original point is well made:, you have to work together in EVERYTHING and neither partner should feel marginalized. It's a difficult balance, though, because it's so easy for arguments to erupt out of the principle of "being heard" just as easy as it is for one person to subjugate the other. Agree completely. It took 10 years and a failed marriage for me to realize that your spouse should be willing to compromise her wants as much as you are willing to compromise your wants, for the greater good of the union. It's got to be the toughest thing to do in the world... but my fiance is amazing and supports me and my likes as much as I support her and her likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 of the 7 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I have to smile at this thread, because as one of the rare Rush girls, it is I who would have to hold back on the Rush-heavy wedding I would like if BF ever asked me to marry him (unlikely). Well, there would be a few exceptions...I'm going down the aisle to Queen's Wedding March from Flash Gordon, for one I think BF and I could come to a half and half compromise, but it's my mother who would probably have veto power over my rock opera...there needs to be compromise between wife and husband, but not parents and children, hahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCXII Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 QUOTE (rushlady23 @ Nov 3 2010, 10:27 AM) Welcome to TRF and congratulations on your wedding How about Entre Nous? done. good call! welcome also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Barchetta Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Cygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres That works, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01GT Eibach Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 What have you forum-ites done without me here??? Listen, man, the answer to this question is so OBVIOUS. I can't believe no one said it: "In The End" 1) awesome mellow tune 2) about two people being together forever (at least that was always my take ...) 3) not long You can thank me either now or later. I'll be here all week. Try the veal ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 QUOTE (rushlady23 @ Nov 3 2010, 11:27 AM) Welcome to TRF and congratulations on your wedding How about Entre Nous? We used Entre Nous during the introduction of our wedding party. Ghost of a Chance would be another fine wedding song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Show Don't Tell Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 How about "The Speed Of Love"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagegrace26 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 How about Open Secrets? It's nice and smooth sounding and it is about people trying to understand one another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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