Live Music “Thought The Eyes Of Love”

Melissa Manchester beautifully sang: “Please, don’t let this feeling end. It might not come again and I want to remember how it feels to touch you, how I feel so much since I’ve found you lookin’ Through The Eyes Of Love” (music by Marvin Hamlisch, words by Carole Bayer Sager). And believe me, when it comes to watching the bride and groom getting married, the Wedding Musician has one of the best seats in the house! More importantly, it is this special view that enables us to experience the love and beauty of the wedding ceremony and translate our perceptions into the energy of the live music. And, as the wedding ceremony unfolds into the wedding reception, we use our eyes and our heart to guide our ears as we choose the best songs to perform for you and your guests.

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Whether or not your live musician follows a “set list” (a list of songs predetermined with their order of performance) or knowing the favorites of the wedding couple, she uses her finely tuned intuition to select songs in the moment, it is always best for the bride and groom to communicate with their live musicians in the planning of their ceremony program and first dances. These are very special songs and need to be seriously contemplated for these are the songs you will remember the most!

Your live musician is there with you every step of the way. We know that things can happen that aren’t planned and that is when our performance experience and intuition kicks in. A change of tempo, an extra chorus or two to elongate a song or a change of style from a ballad to a swing tempo, or a modulation to a new key, all play a roll in the dynamics and energy of the event. These, of course, are subtle changes that happen without fanfare and you and your guests only experience the fun!

In the movie “In Her Shoes” the chosen wedding processional was the traditional Bridal Chorus by Richard Wagner. This beautifully romantic and popular processional was given a spicy Reggae flavor by Richard Jah Ace and The Sons Of Ace. Adding to the Caribbean fun was their performance of the Sonny and Cher classic “I Got You Babe”. The delight of the guests was palpable as they watched the bride and groom “though the eyes of love” enjoy their songs – music that had meaning to the bride and groom personally.

All of your guests are watching and listening! Your thoughtfully chosen ceremony program and first dance songs intensify these moments and your live musicians, in turn, deepen the meaning of your songs with their wonderful interpretations. Your “audience” is taking this journey with you and they too will experience the sights and sounds of this day. Your family and friends are looking “through the eyes of love” as all eyes are upon you!

And, once again the power of love is experienced though our eyes and ears. “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You”, the dramatic rock ballad from the movie “Robin Hood: The Prince Of Thieves” (by Bryan Adams and Michael Kamen) perfectly captures the moment of the wedding as seen through the loving eyes of those attending, as well through the eyes of the bride and groom, and musically through the lyrics: “Look into my eyes – you will see what you mean to me. Search your heart, search your soul and when you find me there you’ll search no more…”

©2009 Lisa Pressman     Lisa Pressman Ensemble   www.opusfromus.com/events   lisa@opusfromus.com