Favorite Waltz Music [Archive]

DanceMentor

02-22-2004, 07:00 PM

I've always had a difficult time finding Waltz music that is exciting and inspirational. Too often the music sounds goofy or sad or elevator.

There are a couple that I really like now:

Nocturne and Papillon

There are several different versions of both of these that are good, but my version of Papillon is by the Olympic Standard Orchestra and Nocturne is Dancelife feat Bodane.

dancin_feet

02-22-2004, 08:08 PM

I would be very interested in this as well. Being a non-traditionalist, I don't hate traditional waltz music, just prefer something a bit different or a bit more modern.

Looking forward to replies.

etchuck

02-22-2004, 11:08 PM

I do a lot of waltz, even contra waltz, so some of my choices reflect the few times I've been to vintage dances and danced to some of their music.

On my personal waltz playlist (or list of favorites):
Open Arms by Journey
Rainbow Connection (yes, the one with Kermit singing)
Is It You (Shrek soundtrack), covered by Casaphon (Ballroom Fantasy)
If You Don't Know Me By Now
Que Sera Sera (the version by Pink Martini is really cool)
Lover's Waltz by Ungar and Mason (found on James Galway's A Song of Home)

Viennese waltz favorites
Amelie waltz
Once Upon a December (Anastacia soundtrack), covered by Casaphon (Ballroom Swing I think), but the original is a favorite
Piano Man by Billy Joel
Oh Jean by the Proclaimers (if you really like dancing VW)
Erin Shore waltz by The Coors (really one of my favorites, especially after the drum section... if you don't feel inspired and uplifted after that)

superbimmer

02-22-2004, 11:57 PM

Two wonderful Waltzs . . . both by Secret Garden:

"Greenwaves" from Once in a Red Moon

"Serenade to Spring" from Songs from A Secret Garden

Both are extremely moving, and beautiful ... great for showcases!

tsb

02-23-2004, 12:13 AM

if you want different, try baka beyond's meeting of tribes off their 'the meeting pool' album. the tempo is a little fast, but a lot of energy with the african drums.

Medira

09-16-2005, 10:20 AM

*bump!*

I'm looking for waltz music that can be fun to choreograph a full (3-ish minute) routine to...and I haven't found anything that really rings my bell yet.

Suggestions?

swan

09-16-2005, 10:37 AM

*bump!*

I'm looking for waltz music that can be fun to choreograph a full (3-ish minute) routine to...and I haven't found anything that really rings my bell yet.

Suggestions?

I don't have clips for this CD (contemplating on getting one myself). But I remember there are a couple of really nice waltzes & very different (instrumental pieces, no vocal) in "The Last Summer" by Artemy Savchenko. You can buy it on dancesport-international.com

The only clip I found on the web was not good - it was the showpiece version of The Last Summer on one of the ballroom CDs. I think I like Snow White (first song) & the Nocturne better on that CD.

If anyone has this CD, would you please be so kind to make a few 10 sec clips for us to preview? :) :) :)

VTDancer

09-16-2005, 11:49 AM

"Once You Had Gold" by Enya is a beautiful slow waltz. We used in once for a demonstration. It does have some subtle tempo changes that can be tricky, but it is worth the effort.

Medira

09-16-2005, 12:09 PM

"Once You Had Gold" by Enya is a beautiful slow waltz. We used in once for a demonstration. It does have some subtle tempo changes that can be tricky, but it is worth the effort.Oooh, I love music that isn't just strict tempo. It makes the dance so much more interesting. I wonder if he could handle it...

Thanks for the suggestion!

Keep them coming people. :)

tsb

09-16-2005, 02:15 PM

Try david sanborn's cover of randy newman's "same girl": sad, lots of rubato. but it's only about 2:15... there are vocal covers that also might work, trina broussard & holly cole come to mind, or the original version on "welcome to paradise" (1983)

Threefallaways

09-20-2005, 10:25 PM

I bought "The best of ballroom music: part 12" of Casa Musica, and I just love the 2 waltz:

Secret Garden: Lotus
http://www.casa-musica-hoerproben.de/real_audio/1577-01.wma

Russel Watson & Lionel Richie: The Magic of Love
http://www.casa-musica-hoerproben.de/real_audio/1577-21.wma

Joe

09-21-2005, 06:27 AM

You really should buy Secret Garden's "Earthsongs" CD. Try to get the import version which has (I think) 3 tracks no included in the US version.

cornutt

09-21-2005, 10:21 PM

I took a crack at writing a waltz for our dance club. See what you think.

http://home.hiwaay.net/~cornutt/Music/Web%20Page/music.html#NBW

ThreeStep

09-22-2005, 03:04 AM

That one they had on DWTS tonight for the "smooth waltz" was nice. I've heard it before, but it's been awhile since I have.

*heads off to find it and burn it*

ThreeStep
(burning man)

tsb

09-22-2005, 03:54 AM

you can also try "lucky" by bif naked. i think it's on "I bificus".

Medira

09-22-2005, 07:33 AM

That one they had on DWTS tonight for the "smooth waltz" was nice. I've heard it before, but it's been awhile since I have.

*heads off to find it and burn it*

ThreeStep
(burning man)"You Light up my Life" performed by pretty much anybody you can think of. ;) :)

Medira

09-22-2005, 07:34 AM

you can also try "lucky" by bif naked. i think it's on "I bificus".Ooh hey! I had forgotten about that one. Thanks! :)

ThreeStep

09-22-2005, 02:28 PM

No, that was last week's waltz. Last night it was something different.

Medira

09-22-2005, 02:52 PM

No, that was last week's waltz. Last night it was something different.Erm...I think we're talking about two different shows. I thought you meant "Dancing With the Stars" (the Dance-off), which I saw, whereas I think you're talking about "So You Think You Can Dance", which I missed and forgot to tape. So I can't help you there...

Medira

09-22-2005, 03:00 PM

Yaaaay Google!

Kamilah/Blake - Toma - Pitbull

^^^ is that it?

LatinDancer006

10-24-2006, 02:52 PM

Peaches

10-24-2006, 03:30 PM

From The Great Waltz, by Childsplay—most are very folk-ish:
Tourner a Trois
The Great Waltz of China (very Eastern harmonies)
Buster Keaton (very heavily syncopated)
Cue’s Mug
Hoekper’s Vals
April Waltz

From The Lover’s Waltz, by Jay Ungar—very folk-ish:
Give Me Your Hand
The Lover’s Waltz Duet
Legends of the Fall
The Mountain House

From Classics, by Sarah Brightman:
Alhambra
O Mio Babbino Caro (this is the version with the strictest tempo that I’ve found)

From Careless Love, by Madeline Peyroux—both moderately syncopated:
Between the Bars
Weary Blues

Peaches

10-24-2006, 03:32 PM

--A Natural Woman, by Aretha Franklin (30 Greatest Hits)
--Not What You See, by Savatage (Dead Winter Dead)—from a m-e-t-a-l opera
--She’s Leaving Home, by The Beatles (Sgt. Peppers…)
--Sad Songs and Waltzes, by Cake (Fashion Nugget)
--Blue Spanish Sky, by Chris Isaak (Heart Shaped World)
--Run for the Roses, by Dan Fogelberg (The Innocent Age)
--Take it to the Limit, by the Eagles (The Very Best Of…)
--Open Arms, by Journey (Journey’s Greatest Hits)
--Since I’ve Been Loving You, by Led Zeppelin (boxed set, disk 2)
--Be Here to Love Me, by Norah Jones (Feels Like Home)
--Come Away with Me, by Norah Jones (Come Away with Me)
--Souvenir, by Paul McCartney (Flaming Pie)
--Irlandaise, by Rampal & Bolling (Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano)—beautiful, lyrical and different
--A Man You Don’t Meet Everyday, by Shane McGowan & The Pogues (???)
--Scarborough Fair/Canticle, by Simon & Garfunkel (Greatest Hits)
--My Skin, by Natalie Merchant (Ophelia)—some debate has been had about if it’s actually a v. waltz, I love it as a very fast waltz, I love the contrast b/t the actual temp and how slow it sounds
--Tristesse D’un Tango, by Quartango (Macadam Tango)—technically it’s an AT vals, but it works nicely as a waltz, some rubato

dgcasey

10-24-2006, 03:56 PM

Does any one know if "Watermark" by Enya is a waltz-able song? I listened to a sample clip and it sounded like it occaisonally changes from 3/4 to a 4/4 time. I could be wrong. I was wondering if some one with the ablum might know.

I did a piano recital with this piece a few years ago and remember it being quite lovely. In answer to your question about the meter for this song, it never changes to 4/4 time, so on the surface, it could be "waltz-able." But, those changes you're hearing are tempo changes. That song has a very fluid idea about tempo. You could use it for a showcase, I guess, but I wouldn't try to use it in a social dance setting. You'll drive the dancers crazy.

;)

dgcasey

10-24-2006, 03:58 PM

One of my favorite pieces right now for waltz is Adiemus by Karl Jenkins. I'm adding it to my My Music page.

atk

10-24-2006, 04:00 PM

Just wanted to add In the Garden, by Brad Paisley.

avab

10-24-2006, 04:03 PM

There are a few doctored versions of 'Watermark', which are very good, strict tempo ballroom songs. One is on one of the Bill & Bobbie Irvine Awards cds by Prandi (I forget which volume), and one is on a German cd and hence is titled 'Watermarck'. Try searching at dancetrax for them.

The original Enya song is beautiful and has occasional changes from 3/4 to 5/4 timing. I saw Nick Cotton & Debbie Avalos do a show to it when the album was first release, and it was amazing.

Paul F

10-24-2006, 04:19 PM

I have to second the version of "Come away with me" by Norah Jones.

Also I have recently taken a liking to a track called "Surrender". Im not sure who the vocalist is but its on this album - http://www.wrdmusic.com/details.asp?PID=943

I have also got an acapella track of "Amazing Grace" sung by, I believe, R Kelly. Its a sensational track. Its not strict tempo and it has breaks in it but its a beautiful version.

LatinDancer006

10-25-2006, 05:22 PM

From Classics, by Sarah Brightman:
Alhambra
O Mio Babbino Caro (this is the version with the strictest tempo that I’ve found)
O Mio Babbino Caro is a beautiful song, but there are way too many tempo changes. Sarah Brightman is good but is one of my least favorite. She's to snobbish and too much of a diva. I cringe when she hits the high notes.

fascination

10-25-2006, 07:41 PM

a reminder of our wonderful music favorites selection at the top of the page

Peaches

10-26-2006, 07:25 AM

O Mio Babbino Caro is a beautiful song, but there are way too many tempo changes. Sarah Brightman is good but is one of my least favorite. She's to snobbish and too much of a diva. I cringe when she hits the high notes.

Yeah, I'm not sold on Sarah Brightman, but I'm willling to overlook her in order to be able to dance to that song. Like I said, hers is the strictest tempo version I've found.

Marli

11-09-2006, 12:33 AM

Josh Groban's new album "Awake" (*swoon*) has a beautiful waltz on it called "So She Dances." :)

marktheshark

11-09-2006, 04:35 AM

Dunno if it has been mentioned but "I have nothing"
by Whitney Houston is pretty intense...

and123

11-09-2006, 09:23 AM

That would be a caffeinated Waltz (aka Viennese Waltz) :p

marktheshark

11-09-2006, 11:21 AM

That would be a caffeinated Waltz (aka Viennese Waltz) :p

Didn't they do a waltz (not viennese) with this song in DWTS Season 1?

It was Kelly and Alec, if I remember correctly.

musicchica86

11-09-2006, 11:39 AM

Yeah they did--but it was much slower than the original.

LatinDancer006

11-14-2006, 04:42 PM

Love2Dance

11-14-2006, 09:11 PM

One of my favorites is by Melissa Manchester, "In a Perfect World".

I found it in the album "Let's Dance: The Best of Ballroom Foxtrots and Waltzes".

Chris Stratton

11-14-2006, 10:40 PM

Saddle the Wind
Dark Waltz
Flying
Rudy

Joe

11-15-2006, 06:17 AM

I think I read somewhere that Una Furtiva Lagrima by Puccini is in a 3/4 time signature meter. I have a question on a couple of other Pavarotti piece, Recondita Armonia (Puccini) and Torna a Surriento (De Curtis). Are those two also in 3/4 time signature? or do they switch back and forth to 4/4 as it sometimes seem to me.
Hard to tell about Recondita, but the other two are. Although unless they've been strict-tempoed the tempo changes make them really hard to dance to.

Al Gisnered

11-15-2006, 11:55 AM

<snip> Although unless they've been strict-tempoed the tempo changes make them really hard to dance to.

For social dancing (choreography on the fly) or competition (set choreography to strict tempo) I agree. I've wondered, though, if it matters that much for a showcase. If a singer or orchestra can negotiate tempo changes, why can't a dancer?

It would take some analysis and some practice, but if it truly follows beautiful music... Why not?

danceislove

12-09-2006, 09:46 PM

*bump*
I'm looking for a fantastic waltz song for a showcase routine any new suggestions??? :D

NielsenE

12-09-2006, 10:00 PM

I really love the song Greenwaves, the version done by Secret Garden on "Once in a Red Moon". Its slightly different than the one played at some competitions; this version has a few retards in the opening that I think would be nice to play with in a showcase.

and123

12-09-2006, 10:03 PM

this version has a few retards in the opening

"retards"? :confused: :p

NielsenE

12-09-2006, 10:04 PM

Isn't that the proper musical term for when they stretch the bar?

and123

12-09-2006, 11:47 PM

Well, whaddaya know. So it is. That's a new one to me. I thought you made some sort of wild typo up there. I have no formal music training. Sorry!:oops:

SlowDancer

12-10-2006, 08:22 AM

The musical term is spelled "ritard" with an I.

White Chacha

12-12-2006, 06:49 AM

It's short for the Italian "ritardando".

Peaches

12-12-2006, 07:05 AM

Well, without hearing the music, and not being completely up on my musical terminology...

I'd wager that the slowing and stretching of the time signature are probably various fermatas (holds), instead of ritardandos. The difference, IIRC, is that a ritard. is a gradual, even slowing throughout the measure (or measures), whereas a fermata is a holding of a particular note/beat/whatever, while what comes before and after is generally at tempo. Again, IIRC. Cornutt or I_J would probably know better.

I don't see why, if you're doing it for a showcase and therefore have the ability to plan the choreography around the music, you couldn't use it anyway. Granted, I've never done a showcase and have no experience with choreography, so what do I know? (Answer: nothing.)

Al Gisnered

12-12-2006, 11:39 AM

I don't see why, if you're doing it for a showcase and therefore have the ability to plan the choreography around the music, you couldn't use it anyway. Granted, I've never done a showcase and have no experience with choreography, so what do I know?

Answer: Quite a lot. Isn't choreography supposed to be the selection and arrangement of movements to interpret and illuminate a piece of music? If, for example, whole orchestras can follow changes in tempo or if singers can stretch notes and phrases while the orchestra waits for them, why can't dancers follow such variations?

One of the things I find most unsatisfying about most competition dancing is the competitor's inability to suit the dance to the music. I often see them performing the exact same routine in preliminaries and finals to totally different music in each heat. "Ornaments" and "emphatics" (such as picture lines, spins, and such) which might work wonderfully when performed with the music often end up a measure or two before or after the musical "ornament". So the entire dance seems out of kilter and artificial, rather than an on target and an organic blend of the dance and music. (Sometimes they win anyway.)

In a showcase, unlike a competition or social dance, you have the chance to analyze a piece of music and arrange the dance specifically for it. Including any tempo changes. You can to put the ornaments in the music and ornaments in the dance together.

Peaches

12-12-2006, 11:51 AM

You should try AT. The difference between AT where the focus is specifically on musical interpretation, wher a good leader can play with the music and the rhythm and highlight various things (vocals, beat, an instrument) versus ballroom is just staggering. Even when there's no routine involved, ballroom just feels so...sterile...compared to AT that way. Of course, I still love it, but for other reasons.

danceislove

12-12-2006, 01:49 PM

*highjack alert*
i keep monitoring this thread looking for good waltz songs, but the conversation has evidentally taken a turn......

fascination

12-12-2006, 01:57 PM

me too, however, there are also some excellent waltzes in our dance song directory as well

fascination

12-12-2006, 01:58 PM

top right...dance music guide

Peaches

12-12-2006, 02:03 PM

*highjack alert*
i keep monitoring this thread looking for good waltz songs, but the conversation has evidentally taken a turn......

Well, what kind of a feel are you looking for? Do you prefer the classic tunes (Fascination, my version is by Al Martino, IIRC), or alternative stuff (She's Leaving Home, by The Beatles--although it's fast, or You Make Me Feel (Like a Natural Woman) by Aretha Franklin)? Do you like syncopation (Buster Keaton, by Childsplay) or not? Something mid-tempo, or very slow, or verry fast? A standard of ballroom waltzing that everyone loves, or do you want to find something new and unusual? What feel are you going for with your showcase? Do you have any theme in mind?

danceislove

12-20-2006, 01:34 PM

Well, what kind of a feel are you looking for? Do you prefer the classic tunes (Fascination, my version is by Al Martino, IIRC), or alternative stuff (She's Leaving Home, by The Beatles--although it's fast, or You Make Me Feel (Like a Natural Woman) by Aretha Franklin)? Do you like syncopation (Buster Keaton, by Childsplay) or not? Something mid-tempo, or very slow, or verry fast? A standard of ballroom waltzing that everyone loves, or do you want to find something new and unusual? What feel are you going for with your showcase? Do you have any theme in mind?

We are looking for a faster waltz, but not quite viennese. Something with playful music that lots of lifts could be choreographed to (crescendos and the like). Very open to unconventional music, but want the overall feel of the song to upbeat (not depressing or sad) like the couple is in love.
haha any suggestions? :D

Medira

12-20-2006, 02:01 PM

We are looking for a faster waltz, but not quite viennese. Something with playful music that lots of lifts could be choreographed to (crescendos and the like). Very open to unconventional music, but want the overall feel of the song to upbeat (not depressing or sad) like the couple is in love.
haha any suggestions? :D

So She Dances - Josh Groban
Si Volvieras a Mi - Josh Groban
My, My, My - Rob Thomas
Runaway - The Corrs (probably too fast, but it's a beautiful love song)
I'll Be - Edwin McCain
Mystery Man - Lesley Pike

If these are too fast or not what you're looking for, let me know and I'll see what else I can come up with. :)

hamstersphere

12-20-2006, 09:23 PM

I saw someone do a demo to 'Dreaming My Dream' from the Cranberries and thought it was a really wonderful (but unconventional) waltz ...

NielsenE

12-20-2006, 10:07 PM

yeah, that's a wonderful one (actually they have a lot of amazing nonconventional music for swings, foxtrots, rumbas, etc...

danceislove

12-27-2006, 12:03 PM

Just fyi we are going with Mandy Moore, Only Hope it suits what we want to do very well :) Thanks for all of your help!

liangjz

12-31-2006, 05:21 PM

Saddle the Wind
Dark Waltz
Flying
Rudy

Ok... I really like

Dark Waltz performed by Hayley Westenra, but who are the artists that perform the other songs you recommended.

So far, for example, I've found Rage's performance of "Saddle the Wind", but i'm guessing that's not what you meant.

danceislove

12-31-2006, 07:49 PM

Ok... I really like

Dark Waltz performed by Hayley Westenra, but who are the artists that perform the other songs you recommended.

So far, for example, I've found Rage's performance of "Saddle the Wind", but i'm guessing that's not what you meant.

Flying is by Cait Agus Sean (sp?)
You can hear it (and see it danced too) here
SGzDaVLOGLQ

White Chacha

01-01-2007, 08:09 AM

There's a version at the right tempo for standard on Casa Musica's The Best of Ballroom Vol 22.

tsb

02-07-2008, 08:32 PM

through the use of tempo changing freeware audacity when needed, i now regularly use the following songs (at anywhere from 90-120 BPM):

junk, dear someone - sara gazarek
hit the ground, reaching for the moon - lizz wright
lucky - bif naked
a day goes by - shao rong
being in love - diana krall
between - vienna tang
come away with me - norah jones
meeting of tribes (with drum opening snipped out) - baka beyond
you and me - lifehouse

danceislove

02-07-2008, 08:42 PM

lcdancesport

02-08-2008, 09:41 AM

"you and me - lifehouse" is a great viennese waltz

Yes, every time I hear it on the radio I want to dance.

Also love:

Nino Rota- The Godfather's Waltz
Josh Groban- So She Dances
Hayley Westenra- Dark Waltz (as mentioned above)

tsb

02-09-2008, 04:07 AM

Yes, every time I hear it on the radio I want to dance.

Also love:

Nino Rota- The Godfather's Waltz
Josh Groban- So She Dances
Hayley Westenra- Dark Waltz (as mentioned above)

unfortunately, so she dances is almost 5 minutes long. trimming out the intro brings it down to 4:30 which is probably ok but i'd hate to dj a lot of songs that long - that would bring it down to only 13 dances in a hour. i aim for about 16/hr or 4 every 15 minutes.

fascination

02-09-2008, 06:06 AM

I like...for VW...iris by the goo goo dolls...and I keep falling by alicia keyes

Josh

02-09-2008, 08:42 AM

"The Truth" by Si*Sé is maybe the most sensual sounding VW I have ever heard... it sends chills down my spine...

btw fasc, the Alicia Keys song is just called "Fallin'" ... I had not heard it before but when I searched iTunes for it I discovered that that's the name. :-) It's like the song I mentioned above, if you were going to dance to it at a more reasonable tempo you'd have to slow it down maybe 3-4 percent to get it to international tempo, and even further for american. Both HOT songs ! :-) Oh, and I did a show number to Iris once--it's so pretty!

danceislove

02-09-2008, 01:59 PM

"The Truth" by Si*Sé is maybe the most sensual sounding VW I have ever heard... it sends chills down my spine...

Ohhhhhh I love it! Where have I heard it before? It sounds so familiar :rolleyes:

Peaches

02-09-2008, 02:32 PM

Oooh...love "Fallin'" by Alicia Keys...dance AT to that quite frequently.

For VW, I love "La Del Ruso" by Gotan Project (love how odd it is, and the syncopation, and the unbelievable swing to the music).

I also love "Will and Elizabeth" from the Pirates of the Caribbean score (the first one). It would work for a showcase, but not social dancing, because there are either two or three spots where it switches from 3/4 to 2/4. Again, I love the syncopation. (Actually, a lot of the music from the Pirates scores is in compound meter.)

Edit to add: A drawback to a lot of the Pirates stuff that's in 6/8 is that it's not uncommon for the music to switch from emphasizing the two sets of three, to emphasizing three sets of two. One of the wonderful pitfalls of 6/8 stuff that makes it so intriguing.

Josh

02-09-2008, 02:37 PM

Ohhhhhh I love it! Where have I heard it before? It sounds so familiar :rolleyes:

?

danceislove

02-09-2008, 02:43 PM

?

I just thought it sounded really familiar like someone did a showdance to it or something, or maybe it was played at a comp..idk

tsb

02-09-2008, 04:41 PM

"you and me - lifehouse" is a great viennese waltz

i like tom lehrer's "S-N (snore sniff & sneeze)" - but it's an acquired taste to be sure.

Josh

02-09-2008, 05:27 PM

I just thought it sounded really familiar like someone did a showdance to it or something, or maybe it was played at a comp..idk

Oh ok--well I most recently heard it a couple of weeks ago at a comp, and I'm sure it's been done (maybe overdone?), but I still love it :-)

pnoisette

02-10-2008, 07:56 AM

Dance of Light by Nicholas Gunn form the Great Smoke Mountain CD.

Just did a showcase waltz with The Chairmans' Waltz from the movie Memoirs of a Geisha. It had to be slowed down but the melody is lovely. Both available from Itunes and you can buy the individual cuts at 99 cents!

Pirate Smith

05-16-2008, 06:37 PM

I have been trying to update.. and I mean UPDATE.. the Waltz Music... my teacher uses.... If I have to dance to "The Story of Tina" one more time.. the world will be short one dance instructor.. most of the suggestions here.. are for experienced dancers.. now I personally have liked many or the Waltz's posted ...but I keep getting.. "not strong enough tempo to teach to.. etc...etc..etc..".... any up to date.. modern clear tempi Waltz's I could download or suggest.. Thank you Priate Smith.

Also .. he has a thing about songs lasting over 3.5 minutes.. I don't know why.. heck he just puts most of them on continuous replay.. gawd.. how I hate Elvis..

rejected Waltz's so far..
Alleghany Moon of Anne Murray.. ( my personal fav)
True Love
Dancin like Lovers.. D. Warwick
Close Enough
Secret Love Anne Murray again.. I think he has a thing against A. Murray...
Anything by Secret Gardens... what just because you have to have some style/musicality, to dance to these.. whats the problem...

get the idea of where I am/was trying to go..

Thank you ... Pirate Smith

fascination

05-16-2008, 08:25 PM

go to top right of our home page and click on the music guide

Kortgawain

05-16-2008, 09:17 PM

My wife and I really enjoy "Amateur" by Aimee Mann.

Kassia

05-17-2008, 01:01 PM

[quote=Pirate Smith;555741]I have been trying to update.. and I mean UPDATE.. the Waltz Music... my teacher uses.... If I have to dance to "The Story of Tina" one more time.. the world will be short one dance instructor.. most of the suggestions here.. are for experienced dancers.. now I personally

Akkk i know what you mean! I was never a bit fan of Elton John's Candle in the wind... The tribute to Dianna version
.. But for some reason it's the waltz of choice at our studio.. They could at least use the other version of Candle in the wind is a song about Marilyn Monroe..
But you all have some great suggestions here and i'll take them into consideration if we ever do a routine to a waltz...

Grindelwald

06-09-2008, 04:55 PM

My favourite playlist for waltz would be:

Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight
Nat King Cole - Fascination
Djordje Balasevic - Dodjoska
Oliver Dragojevic - Vjeruj u ljubav
Oliver Dragojevic - Vela luka

waltzguy

06-09-2008, 07:30 PM

one of my favorite now is "If I Were a Painting" by Kenny Rogers, but be warned, it is slooow, i think it's around 25 bpm. that's what I like though, illegally slow waltzes!

Corne

06-09-2008, 08:23 PM

My favourite right now is

Antichi Ricordi by Rondo Veneziano ( 29 bpm) 3:50 min

BasicsFirst

06-09-2008, 10:46 PM

Yup, I love that one... just not enough else (if anything) on that double CD to get me to buy it. Along cheerful lines, I like 'Distant Melody' from Ballroom Desire (nice show length at 1m 55s), and not as cheerful I really like 'A Moment Lost' from Ballroom Fascination.

piimapoika

06-10-2008, 04:16 AM

I sympathise with Pirate Smith about Story of Tina. When i was doing my silver medal classes in 1963, my teacher played "Singing Piano" by Victor Silvester every blasted week: diddly-DEE, diddly-DEE, diddly-DEE, diddly-DUM . . . drove me mad. The record came up on ebay recently and I bought it. It was 49p, and actually is quite a nice tune. I might even play it again in another 45 years time, if I'm still around . . . bit unlikely though.

Ed Simian

06-10-2008, 08:17 AM

Being partial to rock, in addition to those mentioned by others in this thread (Natural Woman, Take It To The Limit, Are You Lonesome Tonight), my list would include:

Beatles - Here, There and Everywhere
Byrds - Hickory Wind
Elvis Presley - Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall
Flying Burrito Brothers - Sin City
Jackie Deshannon - What The World Needs Now
Moody Blues - Go Now (a bit fast)
Wings - Mull Of Kintyre

I'm not aware of any waltzes by Lancelot Link and the Evolution - but I'll look into it.

davedove

06-10-2008, 09:26 AM

If you're not opposed to country music, it's packed with waltzes of different speeds.

Just a few:

Can I Have This Dance - Anne Murray
Broken Wing - Martina McBride
You Look So Good in Love - George Strait
I'm Still a Guy - Brad Paisley

~Destiny~

06-10-2008, 10:45 AM

The theme from the movie "Finding Nemo" actually makes a gorgeous waltz. Specifically, the title of it is: Main Title: Nemo Egg. I'm serious.

Joe

06-11-2008, 07:08 AM

A strict-tempo version is on Dance House's Standard Music 3 CD.

Some guy

06-13-2008, 06:15 PM

Not sure if anyone's suggested this yet, but Dreamcatcher by Secret Garden, and Wild Child by Enya are pretty interesting numbers.

Kylie

06-15-2008, 01:46 AM

does anyone know of any strictly intramental waltz music? I heard some today, but I forgot to get the name. something really moving would be great :D

waltzguy

06-15-2008, 06:51 PM

does anyone know of any strictly intramental waltz music? I heard some today, but I forgot to get the name. something really moving would be great :D

first, welcome to dance forums.

if you want strictly instrumental and moving, I suggest Apassionata by Secret Garden, it's on a CD called White Stones, track no.9. Be warned, it is very slow, too slow for strict tempo. But boy is it melodic, moving, and extremely waltzable.

waltzguy

06-15-2008, 06:54 PM

the correct spelling is Appassionata

Joe

06-16-2008, 06:34 AM

There is a strict tempo version on the "Ballroom Classics Three" album.

soshedances

06-16-2008, 04:35 PM

I love "The Chairman's Waltz" (John Williams) from Memoirs of a Geisha.

waltzguy

06-17-2008, 01:01 PM

I love "The Chairman's Waltz" (John Williams) from Memoirs of a Geisha.

do you just dance to the original music? it's kinda fast isn't it, for a waltz?

soshedances

06-17-2008, 06:28 PM

I do use the original version, but not for competition practice. It could be slowed down a bit if you prefer it at strict tempo.

NZ_Guy

01-17-2010, 07:12 AM

Does anyone know of any artist that plays these tunes in 3/4-time?

Summertime - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgQUNjn7nt4
What a Wonderful World - http://nz.video.yahoo.com/watch/337974/2171459
Roma nun fa la stupida stasera (Italian standard) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNDXCopi6ao

Foreveradvanced

01-18-2010, 11:56 PM

Can't go wrong with a little Cowboy Bebop ;)

Waltz for ZIZI is a very nice little waltz. It may be to western for you, but it works wonderfully.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P19zOMhyGec

Aikimiller

01-19-2010, 05:55 AM

Well, if you're looking for something a bit extreme on the non-traditional side

Nothing Else Matters, by Metallica.

The version from their S&M album (joint concert with the San Fran Symphony) actually works fairly well.

Also, Moving On, by Rascal Flatts, isn't too bad as long as you don't mind a bit of a twang.

EnchantedElla

01-20-2010, 11:22 AM

i love all of the empress orchestra waltzes - i think on dancesportuk they have the most recent album.. no vocals.. just beautiful music.

Br0nze

01-20-2010, 11:35 AM

Nocturne by Secret Garden.
I don't think it's official tempo, but it's a great and beautiful track.

Peaches

01-20-2010, 03:29 PM

It's certainly gorgeous. But I find that after a couple of tracks by Secret Garden I end up with an urge to cry, slit my wrists, or both. LOL.

Nate F.

01-20-2010, 05:59 PM

It's certainly gorgeous. But I find that after a couple of tracks by Secret Garden I end up with an urge to cry, slit my wrists, or both. LOL.

Oh goodie... And I just got out their CD.... :p

Br0nze

01-21-2010, 09:57 AM

It's certainly gorgeous. But I find that after a couple of tracks by Secret Garden I end up with an urge to cry, slit my wrists, or both. LOL.

O my... that's quite unfortunate lol I think Secret Garden's intent is neither one of those! That being said, I must agree with you, and that feeling is exactly why I never play 'Nocture' or 'Songs from...' more than twice (unless I absolutely must).

Ithink

01-21-2010, 10:13 AM

"Coney Island" is my favorite waltz. I never get tired of dancing to it. It's instrumental.

wyllo

01-21-2010, 10:14 AM

"Coney Island" is my favorite waltz. I never get tired of dancing to it. It's instrumental.

Me too! I love that song.

soshedances

01-21-2010, 04:11 PM

"Coney Island" is my favorite waltz. I never get tired of dancing to it. It's instrumental.

Mine is the theme from the Cider House Rules. Never gets old for me...love starting practice with that one.

Nate F.

01-21-2010, 05:25 PM

Viennese Waltz:

"Carrot Juice is murder" by "The Arrogant Worms"

Ya it's not exactly typical ballroom but whatever! :p

waltzguy

01-21-2010, 06:40 PM

Yeah, Coney Island is pretty good. And it's nice and sloow.

Peaches

01-21-2010, 07:04 PM

O my... that's quite unfortunate lol I think Secret Garden's intent is neither one of those! That being said, I must agree with you, and that feeling is exactly why I never play 'Nocture' or 'Songs from...' more than twice (unless I absolutely must).
Oh, it's gorgeous alright. And I'm sure that's not their intent. I just tend to find slow waltzes utterly depressing after a while. One time I was somewhere listening to a raft of them together and...yep...ended up crying, completely out of the blue. T'was a most unusual and unsettling moment...glad a friend was around for comfort.

I guess I should point out that I have the same reaction to the St. Elmo's Fire theme. Long story. LOL.

fascination

01-21-2010, 07:33 PM

there are certainly certain waltzed that I do not want to hear...as, on the right day, or the wrong day, they have a watery effect

wonderwoman

01-21-2010, 07:39 PM

Certain waltz songs put me to sleep. Lets not do a thread listing those ;)
I don't learn their names anyway!

You Light Up My Life was the first waltz that ever really moved me. I was dancing with my teacher during a social, I think it was that song, but it just felt like gliding on air. It was so relaxed and effortless. I didn't know where that came from.

Lately it's been anything but relaxed and effortless, not complaining! We're working on it now!

Ray Sison

02-13-2010, 12:19 PM

What are some of your favorite waltz tunes to dance to? The ones that sweep me along with them include: "Weekend in New England" by Barry Manilow; "Dreaming My Dreams with You" by Alison Krauss. "My Coloring Book" and "Where Is Your Heart" by Percy Faith; "Next Time" and "The Girl with the Sun in Her Hair" by John Barry; various waltzes by Enya (such as "It's in the Rain", "China Roses", "A Moment Lost", "Stars and Midnight Blue", and "Watermark"--though the later has a bit of a tricky rhythm at times); slower renditions of "Come Saturday Morning", such as by the Mystic Moods Orchestra; "Around the World" by Nat King Cole; "Musetta's Waltz"; "Charade" and "Moon River" (of course) by Andy Williams; and so many more! :p

bclure

06-28-2010, 09:20 AM

Yvonne Moore's version of "Natural Woman"! The best.

kckc

06-28-2010, 02:37 PM

Mine is the theme from the Cider House Rules. Never gets old for me...love starting practice with that one.

that is my favorite also. I have noticed at my social venue that whenever that comes on, no matter how many people are there, the room becomes silent- no talking or moving around of chairs, just people floating around the floor. It is kind of cool when it happens...

for those who aren't sure what that song is (also in the Michigan tourism ads), check it out on youtube (sorry, no time to search right now, type in Wenn Du Liebst or Cider House Rules)

laylamah

06-28-2010, 03:06 PM

I'm Free - Amber

Amore e Musica - Russell Watson

The Shores of the Swilly - Ballroom Emotions

Earth - Gladiator Soundtrack

It is you - Dana Glover

Dark Waltz - Phantom of the Opera

When You Believe - Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey

Windsong - Mighty Joe Young Soundtrack

Theme from Papillion

laylamah

06-28-2010, 03:09 PM

that is my favorite also. I have noticed at my social venue that whenever that comes on, no matter how many people are there, the room becomes silent- no talking or moving around of chairs, just people floating around the floor. It is kind of cool when it happens...

for those who aren't sure what that song is (also in the Michigan tourism ads), check it out on youtube (sorry, no time to search right now, type in Wenn Du Liebst or Cider House Rules)

Thank you! I never knew the name of that song! You're right, it never gets old (to me)! :D

kckc

06-28-2010, 04:33 PM

Thank you! I never knew the name of that song! You're right, it never gets old (to me)! :D

well you are so welcome! It took me a while to figure it out also- the Michigan thing was the key for me.

ash_sk8s

06-28-2010, 04:58 PM

Slow Waltz:
"At This Moment" Michael Buble
"When I Said I Do" Clint Black & List Hartman Black

Viennese:
"Ordinary Day" Vanessa Carlton
"Billie Jean" David Cook
"Breakaway" Kelly Clarkson
"Cry" Kelly Clarkson
"Already Gone" Sugarland

GGinrhinestones

11-07-2011, 06:07 PM

JANATHOME

11-07-2011, 06:30 PM

Love Cider House Rules also....
I run (10K's) right now and as soon at I hear that song it makes me feel like I am flying, love it...

Another one of my favs is the Theme From the movie Rudy

Aura

11-07-2011, 07:09 PM

Ah, I love waltzing! For Viennese, the "Blue Danube" by John Strauss is my favorite. For a regular waltz, I like "Under the Bridges of Paris", especially if Dean Martin is singing it!;-)

danceronice

11-07-2011, 08:24 PM

Subliminal

11-07-2011, 10:44 PM

piimapoika

11-08-2011, 07:09 AM

I'm looking for waltz music that can be fun to choreograph a full (3-ish minute) routine to...

Oooh, I love music that isn't just strict tempo. It makes the dance so much more interesting.

Six years too late, but how about this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIrNSpgMSCo

kckc

11-08-2011, 08:52 AM

A friend is going to use Sleepsong by Secret Garden for a showcase. Just read previous comments about songs by Secret Garden, let's hope no one cries or slits their wrists :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_cdXNWD1VY

Joe

11-09-2011, 06:40 AM

I love Secret Garden.

debmc

11-09-2011, 07:17 AM

What about Norah Jones "Come Away with Me"?

Foreveradvanced

11-10-2011, 12:34 AM

Instead of repeating myself, if you're looking for some different waltz music, mostly VW, take a look through my thread on Modern music. I think you'll find some things you might like there.

Enjoy!

Matching Music to a Dance (http://danceforums.com/showthread.php?t=34970)

danceronice

11-10-2011, 08:40 AM

What about Norah Jones "Come Away with Me"?

Is there anyone who HASN'T danced to that? It's really, really, popular for studio parties....

smidra86

11-10-2011, 12:25 PM

I just recently downloaded a waltz version of Apologize [this version is by Orchestra Alec Medina rather than OneRepublic]

I also really love dancing to Flying by Cait Agus Sean

For Vwaltz a new recent favorite is Les Valses de Viennes by Francois Feldman although it is more for American Vwaltz [I generally like those a little more than International songs anyway].

debmc

11-10-2011, 05:54 PM

Is there anyone who HASN'T danced to that? It's really, really, popular for studio parties....

I love that song though... long before I even knew how to waltz!

bia

12-15-2011, 04:30 PM

Reviving this thread to see if anyone has any new current favorite waltz music. There are some awesome suggestions here already...I'm hunting for anything good for a (slow waltz) showcase. Specifically looking for something that tells a story, and isn't overplayed at every comp. Any ideas beyond those already listed here?
It's probably too late for you, but in case it's useful in general -- I just posted a couple of songs by Robin Spielberg in the Music Guide. She has a lot of pretty waltzes and VWs, mostly solo piano, but some where another instrument or two joined her. If I listen to too many of her songs in a row, they all start sounding the same to me, but individually they're very nice.

I've spent a lot of time today looking for new waltz music -- DH is picky about how sugary sweet our practice music is (I agree in general, but I have a higher tolerance), so we've been playing only a subset of the waltzes that we have, and I'm getting tired of them. This thread has been very helpful for new ideas. A question, though. Earlier in the thread, people were talking about rubato being fine in music for a showcase -- what do you think about it in music for general practice? Specifically, I got into my head that I'd like to waltz to Erik Satie's Gymnopedie, but the only strict tempo versions I could find were cheesily orchestrated. I'd prefer just clean solo piano, though I did find a nice one with flute and harp, and there's the version orchestrated by Debussy, who knew what he was doing. Anyhow, I bought myself a non-strict-tempo solo piano version that doesn't play around too much, but does some. We both have pretty good ears, so we should be able to follow it. But I'm curious about your opinions -- if we practice with this, will we be improving our musicality, or will we be messing ourselves up for competition purposes?

ETA: And whether or not you think the rubato is a problem, does anyone know where I might find a non-cheesy strict-tempo version of Gymnopedie no.1?

mindputtee

12-15-2011, 04:59 PM

What about Norah Jones "Come Away with Me"?

I love this song. It really makes me able to get into the character of the dance.

Phil Owl

12-15-2011, 09:03 PM

Majorly non-traditional:

1) Werner Von Braun by Tom Lehrer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDjmEj25k5U)

2) She Knows Where She Goes - Allison Moorer

3) Waltzing With Bears - Priscilla Herdman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OCYIK95KXE)

4) Morning Sun - Happy The Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9B_P36s_-A)

5) Lisa - Burt Bacharach
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l3msBQ0C3M)

XikkixX

01-22-2012, 08:35 AM

To me, the song is Noctune by Secret Garden

dlliba10

01-22-2012, 12:04 PM

A Daisy in December. Doesn't get much more beautiful than that. :D

mjnemeth

01-22-2012, 12:07 PM

Moon river. Of course, maybe because it was our wedding dance.:o

XikkixX

01-22-2012, 12:53 PM

A Daisy in December. Doesn't get much more beautiful than that. :D

Yup, I love McLauley & Horan's version

Moon river. Of course, maybe because it was our wedding dance.:o

It's normal to me, just a nice song at the first time learning steps, by the way which version please?

@Larinda McRaven: why you removed my link please?

Larinda McRaven

01-22-2012, 12:58 PM

please read our guidelines regarding links for new members
And also please read the guidelines regarding questioning moderation in public. That is what the Private Messages to Staff box is for.

fascination

01-22-2012, 01:02 PM

XikkixX

01-22-2012, 01:04 PM

please read our guidelines regarding links for new members
And also please read the guidelines regarding questioning moderation in public. That is what the Private Messages to Staff box is for.

Ok, I'll see, by the way tell me your favorite Waltz song of all time please

XikkixX

01-22-2012, 01:08 PM

it is impossible for me to answer this because there are so many gorgeous waltzes...unfortunately, many of the ones I most love, I don't know the name of because I simply hear them at comps...but I do like Morning Song an awful lot

You CAN'T tell us that you don't know the name, fascination. That sounds strange...

Ok, I'll check the song out, by the way could you guys give me a true "A daisy in December" song please? Because I got two songs and they're completely different so I'm just confusing right now...

XikkixX

01-22-2012, 01:25 PM

it is impossible for me to answer this because there are so many gorgeous waltzes...unfortunately, many of the ones I most love, I don't know the name of because I simply hear them at comps...but I do like Morning Song an awful lot

I found a song in Casa Musica - Premium Standard: Ballroom Swing titled 01 - Morning Song (Sw 29). Is that the song you are mention to? It's 4:22 of length

ViviDancer

01-23-2012, 04:11 AM

I do have a few favourite songs and obviously a limitless list of beautiful waltz songs I have yet to hear. But my current favourite would have to be Oborozukio Inori by Kiko Makashima. It's a japanese song and it's so beautiful <3

XikkixX

01-23-2012, 04:17 AM

Joe

01-23-2012, 06:52 AM

You CAN'T tell us that you don't know the name, fascination. That sounds strange...
Not strange at all. Why would you ever know the name of a song the DJ plays at a comp, unless you already have the song at home?

Personally, my favorite is Secret Garden's "Appassionata."

XikkixX

01-23-2012, 09:49 AM

Not strange at all. Why would you ever know the name of a song the DJ plays at a comp, unless you already have the song at home?

Personally, my favorite is Secret Garden's "Appassionata."

I ask you a question: If you love someone, would you tell me that you don't even know her/his name? That sounds ... oddddd

Mengu

01-23-2012, 10:07 AM

I ask you a question: If you love someone, would you tell me that you don't even know her/his name? That sounds ... oddddd

We don't usually hold hands with a song, take them out to dinner and a movie, and whisper sweet nothings in its ear. That sounds... odd.

I hear a lot of songs on the radio that I like, but I don't know what the song is. Same thing for dance songs I might here at a comp, or watching a video, or TV show, or whatever. Nothing strange about it.

Purr

01-23-2012, 10:22 AM

I can't pick a favorite, but here are a some I like, and that I've used when I've done party mixes in the past:

- Appassionata
- Watermark
- Theme from Romeo and Juliet
- Ocean Waltz
- All My Love's Laughter
- Lasso The Moon
- If I Were a Painting
- Moon River
- Callin Na Guiage Baine
- Morning Song
- Theme from The Thornbirds
- Theme from Shrek Is It You
- Theme from The Godfather Vito's Waltz

I always smile when I hear Journey's Open Arms and The Eagle's Take It To The Limit played at socials for waltz.

fascination

01-23-2012, 10:40 AM

it is what it is...you don't have to believe it or like it...you asked and I answered

Joe

01-24-2012, 06:24 AM

I ask you a question: If you love someone, would you tell me that you don't even know her/his name? That sounds ... oddddd
Is this really a difficult concept for you? :rolleyes:

How about I'm on the bus every day, there's a cute girl that sits in a seat in the back; by the time I get on there are no seats left so I have to stand. I see this girl every day, I think she's cute, I like her, but I don't know her name.

Do you love blue skies? Do you know why the sky is blue?

Purr

01-24-2012, 06:45 AM

I supposed it depends on how motivated you are to find out what the title of something is. I only know the names of songs because I have a modest collection of ballroom music, and I've put together party mixes for the studio.

Earlier I forgot to add, I also like Brothers, the theme from Pearl Harbor.

Purr

01-24-2012, 06:46 AM

Do you love blue skies? Do you know why the sky is blue?

The blue color of the sky is due to Rayleigh scattering.

Purr

01-24-2012, 06:47 AM

How about I'm on the bus every day, there's a cute girl that sits in a seat in the back; by the time I get on there are no seats left so I have to stand. I see this girl every day, I think she's cute, I like her, but I don't know her name.

Well, if I saw someone I was really interested in, I'd be making it my business to find out who that person is.

dlliba10

01-24-2012, 08:25 AM

We don't usually hold hands with a song, take them out to dinner and a movie, and whisper sweet nothings in its ear. That sounds... odd.

Maybe YOU don't ... I mean -- uhhh ...

fascination

01-24-2012, 09:03 AM

Well, if I saw someone I was really interested in, I'd be making it my business to find out who that person is.
and if I was in immanant need of a song (or a man) I would ask their name...I have no burning need to POSSESS all of the songs I like so I don't inquire...other waltzes I have on a ballroom laptop that only states the title, sometimes not even correctly, with no info on who it is by....

not irked with you Purr and this isn't address to you, simplytaking off from your analogy.... but I would like to note that it is simply RUDE rude for OP to toss aside someone else's answer as false, without even asking why it is what it is...but I have since discovered that oftentimes people who misrepresent themselves often choose to project similar behavior on others...shrug

Purr

01-24-2012, 09:38 AM

I understand your point of view. It's all a value assessment to the individual person.

ViviDancer

01-24-2012, 11:48 AM

I have this song, too, and it's 4:56 of length. How about yours?

Yup exactly the same! (: Why, is there another version?

danceronice

01-24-2012, 05:35 PM

I ask you a question: If you love someone, would you tell me that you don't even know her/his name? That sounds ... oddddd

They don't announce names of songs at competitions. Sometimes I don't even really remember what music I danced to, and I'm not going to go through every song on youtube and Amazon to try and find the one I heard. (There apparently is an ap for that, but as that would require my having a smartphone of some sort, I don't know what it is.)

That said, my current favorite waltz is "Going Home" by Mary Fahl (it's on the album "The Other Side of Time", and on the movie soundtrack for "Gods and Generals.") VERY slow but very pretty. I also like "Jean" (the title theme from "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie") and "Meggie's Theme" by Henry Mancini (from "The Thorn Birds.")

I HAVE sat there going "I KNOW that song" but being unable to place it. It once took me literally a month to realize the VW that had nagged me an entire competition was the theme from "Murder on the Orient Express."

GGinrhinestones

01-24-2012, 08:15 PM

They don't announce names of songs at competitions. Sometimes I don't even really remember what music I danced to, and I'm not going to go through every song on youtube and Amazon to try and find the one I heard. (There apparently is an ap for that, but as that would require my having a smartphone of some sort, I don't know what it is.)

There are several...but they only work about 60-70% of the time at a competition, since they aren't very good at figuring out covers of songs or reasonably altered tempos, and an awful lot of ballroom music is a ballroom remix.

I HAVE sat there going "I KNOW that song" but being unable to place it. It once took me literally a month to realize the VW that had nagged me an entire competition was the theme from "Murder on the Orient Express."

LOL! :D

GGinrhinestones

01-24-2012, 08:20 PM

Oh, and I don't have a "favorite" waltz - I have many favorites. While most of them come and go, "Edelweiss" and "Rainbow Connection" both still get me every time I hear them.

danceronice

01-24-2012, 09:10 PM

LOL! :D

Yeah, I know...but it was one where, despite really knowing the melody instantly, I could not for the life of me remember HOW I knew it. Since there's no words, I couldn't go by that. I think I actually saw the movie, which I hadn't watched in years, and went OH YEAH THAT SONG.

tsb

01-27-2012, 03:38 AM

old dog

01-28-2012, 04:19 AM

Like others we have many favorites.

Top of the list:

Recuerdos de la Alhambra by Francisco Tarrega. Tol & Tol version is our favorite of several good renditions.

Greensleeves. The Montovani version is our fav (Used a pipe organ version at our wedding 48 years ago, but, unfortunately we didn't dance at that time.)

Ashokan Farewell by Jay Ungar. Several nice renditions. We like the one done by Blake.

Hushabye Mountain by Sherman and Sherman. The Julian Lloyd Webber & Catrin Finch version is nice.

Terciel

03-03-2012, 01:25 AM

"Still Me" (Erkan Aki) is almost certainly my favorite slow waltz. Other good ones include:

"Brothers" (Theme from Pearl Harbor)

"Rilassamento" (Gianni Pavesi)

"River Lullaby" (from Prince of Egypt)

Theme from Romeo and Juliet

And while it's somewhat unconventional and also quite short, I like the 3/4 section of "Jupiter" from Holst's "The Planets."

For VWaltz, I love the theme song from "Up" (the track is either "Married Life" or the first part of the end credits). Alternatively, the track "Stuff We Did" is slow waltz and absolutely heartbreaking.

Other VWaltz:

"Look Through My Eyes" (Phil Collins - from Brother Bear)

"I'm With You" - Avril Lavigne

"Keep Holding On" - Avril Lavigne

And also a song called "I Will Always Return," but I have no idea who the artist is.

ajiboyet

03-03-2012, 02:39 AM

it requires some major tempo finagling, but i like josh groban's 'so she dances'. unfortunately, most of the tempo changing algorithms make the bass muddy so i also have to EQ the result. plus the tempo changes makes the song 6 minutes long. so i save it for mixers, or a long final waltz,

I've seen this song performed at WSSDF. I don't remember the couple though.

I love Breathe, by Anna Nalick. It's more Smooth than Standard though.

I'm in love with this song called "His Glory Appears" by Hillsong. I can't seem to figure out whether it's a SW or a VW. Or maybe a SW with very heavy syncopations... www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAian48rpRA