Metallica Wedding?

[Gypsy]

Okay. So... give it a chance.


No?

OKAY. But wait. If you own Metallica's Nothing Else Matters...please put it on for a sec and listen to the opening instumental sequence-- up until the drums kick in.

That's what I want to walk down the aisle to.

I'm serious. We love this song... and I was listening to it a couple of days ago... and it hit me! I want to walk down the aisle to this.



Yeah? Or Nay?

 

[kcoursolle]

Saw your thread and got curious. I gave it a chance and listened to the beginning and here''s what I think. I think you could totally get away with it with a bit of tweaking. I liked the intro up until the electric solo part, so I would only have that part. My fi said that this song is also really easy to play on the guitar, so you could easily have someone do it.

However, it needs to be softened up a bit. I think I would skip the electric guitar and go acoustic...or it would be romantic on a piano, harp, or cello!!! On a harp it would be beautiful!! I think you could definitely get away with it after softening it up.

 

[Gypsy]

I was trying to decide if I was just going to have it played--- have someone edit the song so that only the opening part was on a CD with the music fading out at the end. Or have it played by someone hired to do it. But then I couldn''t figure out what instrument I would have....

The guitar, admittedly, doesn''t bother me. But then... I''m really bad with that stuff... I didn''t even realize it was a guitar that kicked in then until you mentioned it.

Am downloading the symphony version now... (paid for it) so I''ll see if anything clarifies from that.

But I''m so happy you gave it a chance!! Thanks K!

 

[ocbride2007]

Ok, I LOVE the idea of putting some real song into your wedding, instead of another cheesy love song. However, I think that it may be a bit much to walk down the aisle to.... unless you can tweak it to another version, as kcoursolle suggested. Nothing else Matter is a beautiful song, but it is still Metallica, and not everyone may share your good taste. Maybe you can have the DJ play it as you make your entrance into the ceremony? That''s where the party gets started, and where there is a whole lot you can personalize. Of course, it depends on the feel of your ceremony. I am having a catholic wedding, so I know there is no way I could get away with that. But depending on where your ceremony is, and who is officiating, it may set the correct tone. But in general, my thoughts are, if it is in a church or a very religious type of ceremony, I wouldn''t bring Metallica in. If it is at another type of venue, personalize the ceremony as much as you want!!

So my question is, what song did you choose for your first dance, if you are going to rock to Metallica at the ceremony?

 

[Gypsy]

Well... see that''s the thing. My family didn''t like FI when we first started getting serious.... So that was ''our song''... but that was 7 years ago... and we''ve grown up, not quite as rebellious as we used to be... and my family has warmed up to him. So we don''t really want to have this be our first dance song anymore. Not sure what it will be... there are a few songs that would work. Our ceremony isn''t going to be in a church... it''s going to be at our venue... either inside in a terraced room or outside in a small garden area so I have a lot of freedom there.

 

[decodelighted]

My Sweetie recommends the "Elevator" version of Nothing Else Matters ... which was a B side to the "Sad But True" single. It''s a kinda acousticy version of the song. Check it out .. he likes it better than the Symphony version & thinks the "Elevator" version might be easier to loop if you had to.

My only concern is it sounds a little sad to me ...??

We may compromise on the Metallica issue by using the Richard Cheese version of ENTER SANDMAN during our reception sometime. I, am not a fan.

 

[sumbride]

I think if it means something to you then it''s perfect!

I want to have "Here comes the sun" which I love, but is also kind of a pun on my name... but a friend''s husband said "yeah, people are going to be standing there watching you and saying wait, is that ''here comes the sun''?" But I think if we did it without the words it would be lovely. Just have to figure out how to do that.

 

[Gypsy]

Deco.. gonna get right on that... will have to figure out where to get it though... the site I buy from doesn't have it. I'll have to listen to see if it sounds sad... hmmm.

You're not a fan of Metallica... and your FI wants some at the wedding. Well....if he's been relatively undemanding... I'd give it to him. Mine doesn't ask for much... but when he does have something he feels strongly about... well, I try to accomodate.


Sumbride... Yeah... LMAO. The lyrics aren't gonna work. Maybe if you were 'his' sun... you could put a note in the programs that the song is special to you both because you're his sun... but welll... I can't just hear the catty comments. Would be lovely without the words... get the sheet music, have you ceremony musicians play it.

ETA: Got it! I don't love it as much as the original and it is sadder than the original... but it's definitely toned tone (probably why I don't love it as much) and more 'weddingy'... much better than the faster symphony version. Great find though... I got to see how it would sound accoustic and slower...

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 8/27/2006 3:18:08 PM
Author: Gypsy
You''re not a fan of Metallica... and your FI wants some at the wedding. Well....if he''s been relatively undemanding... I''d give it to him.

I THINK we''ve decided on three "veto-free" songs each ... as long as they''re played during the "party" part of the night & not "mellow eating" time. I think my penchant for songs from the STRICTLY BALLROOM soundtrack ("Love Is In The Air", "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps") is gonna send him over the edge .. but this pendulum swings both ways bucko!

 

[Gypsy]

That had me chucking Deco.

At this point in time we are not having any dancing other than our first dance. But we do have to pick songs to be played in the background while everything is going on.

Our venue search is continuing. We talked to FI's nephew who is in catering and food (Johnson and Wales grad) and he vetoed two our prospective venues both because the facilities/ rooms available are too small. The Four Seasons is now at the top of my list... but I just spent HOURS and HOURS reading knottie bios for vendor reviews and go three other options. So... if the rooms are big enough and our families raise a stick (and pay for it) we bring in a DJ or something. Then the negotiations will begin. LOL.

 

[sk8rjen]

Gypsy, when I got married the first time, I wanted to walk down the aisle to "when I''m 64" by the beatles. The church was actually ok with it, but our officiant wasn''t, and waitied until practically the last minute to veto it, leaving me with no choice than to "settle" for something else. I''m not sure who you''ve got officiating, but double-check that it''ll be cool. I love the song, I love your idea

jen

 

[JulieN]

Gypsy, you should check out the version by Apocalyptica, a cello quartet. I personally think it is too grave.

 

[Gypsy]

Oh I LOVE Cellos but they are so sad sounding. Still, I am totally going to check it out! Thanks Julie!

 

[monarch64]

Gypsy, I just wanted to say my DH''s most-favorite band in the world is Metallica, although you wouldn''t know it by looking at him...he''s the suit-type! Anyway, when we were planning our wedding, he was VERY interested in the DJ portion, and wanted to make sure we made our music "personal," i.e. he wanted some Metallica songs, some Rolling Stones, etc. during the reception. The walk down the aisle he left up to me, but our entrance to the reception song was "Start Me Up," by the Rolling Stones, and there were several Metallica songs played during the reception...I don''t think anyone really noticed, but he was happy. If he''d WANTED to incorporate a Metallica song during the ceremony, I wouldn''t have had a problem with it at all. It''s music, after all, a personal expression of the couple who''s being wed. I honestly don''t think many people would''ve even noticed...we had an outdoor ceremony, and most people commented on the beautiful weather we had more than anything. If they hadn''t had the weather to comment on, it would''ve been the food, or the bar, or something...I''ve never been to a function where people have complained about the music. So, my point is, do what YOU want, and don''t worry about what comments you''ll hear the day of, or later.

 

[nytemist]

I love Metallica also. It''s a great song and if it speaks to you, that is the important thing.

I''m considering using a song by the Cure. Most people know how depressing most of their music is. If i can figure out how to loop the intro, I want to use the song "Homesick" from the Disintergration album. The lyrics themselves are sad, but the piano intro is gorgeous. After we are pronounced and we walk back down the aisle, we''re using "I Belong To You" by Lenny Kravitz.

If a song really says what in your heart, use it. While he''s looking at you as you walk to the altar, you can look in his eyes and you both will be "hearing" the same thing inside.

 

[FireGoddess]

Date: 8/27/2006 11:45:50 AM
Author: decodelighted
My Sweetie recommends the ''Elevator'' version of Nothing Else Matters ... which was a B side to the ''Sad But True'' single. It''s a kinda acousticy version of the song. Check it out .. he likes it better than the Symphony version & thinks the ''Elevator'' version might be easier to loop if you had to.

My only concern is it sounds a little sad to me ...??

We may compromise on the Metallica issue by using the Richard Cheese version of ENTER SANDMAN during our reception sometime. I, am not a fan.

Richard Cheese does Enter Sandman?!?! I must only have one of his clearly more-than-one CDs.

 

[Gypsy]

"It's music, after all, a personal expression of the couple who's being wed. I honestly don't think many people would've even noticed." Yeah... I'm thinking that anyone who would object won't recognize it-- and I don't really care if they do! Either version would work I think ... have to see if anyone in the family will be able to isolate and loop for me. THANKS ALL!


"While he's looking at you as you walk to the altar, you can look in his eyes and you both will be 'hearing' the same thing inside."

Yeah. That pretty much convinced me!

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 8/28/2006 4:39:36 PM
Author: FireGoddess
Richard Cheese does Enter Sandman?!?! I must only have one of his clearly more-than-one CDs.

Hee! Guess so! We''re also probably using the Richard Cheese version of "Baby Got Back" - don''t ask.

 

[Gypsy]

Oh Deco! I have to ask! BABY GOT BACK?????

 

[decodelighted]

Date: 8/28/2006 6:26:26 PM
Author: Gypsy
Oh Deco! I have to ask! BABY GOT BACK?????

Umm. Let's just say that "baby" got "back".

Luckily I also have a pretty hearty sense of humor. One that doesn't extend to say Spinal Tap's "Big Bottom" ... but Mr. Cheese really classes this topic up. (convincing?)


ETA: To put it in context ... we're doing some pretty snarky stuff Musically... including the songs "Geeks Get The Girl", "I Believe In A Thing Called Love", "Jungle Love" etc ... our first dance: "She's No Lady, She's My Wife" ... cupcake feeding: "Cups & Cakes" by Spinal Tap ... exit: "Let's Get It On" Jack Black version.

 

[Gypsy]

LOL! Okay.. the context helps a lot. As for whether or not you sound convincing... well. Um. No. But you don''t have to convince or justify, I think it''s great you guys are snarking it up! Baby got back it is

.

 

[eks6426]

I''m not familira with the Metallica song, but I think you should use whatever makes you happy. I wouldn''t worry what everyone else thinks. It''s YOUR wedding. In an entirely different musical genre, my husband and I used the Bee Gees "How Deep is Your Love" right off the Saturday Night Fever CD for our processional music. It was "our" song and we couldn''t imagine any other song for my entrance. We''re glad we did what we wanted to do even though everyone told us...music with words is not for the processional...using a CD song is tacky....etc.