Party Music

While there is a lot of Christmas compilation CD’s in the shops at the moment (Platinum Christmas, Now The Christmas Album, etc) you can guarantee that if you buy one they’ll be at least one song on there that you can’t stand, ruling out the option of just sticking it in the stereo and leaving it to play through. So, I have found that the best option is to make your own compilation tapes, with the order and everything worked out before hand, or spend some time downloading some mp3’s and make up a Christmas Party play-list. But what music should you put on? The first problem with those annul Family bashes, is that ...  Read the complete review

Let's face it at Christmas time parties tend to include those from all age ranges and this poses a big problem when it comes to arranging the music so that everyone is happy. After years of being left in charge of the party music I have realised that everyone will not be happy all of the time, but as long as you make everyone happy at some time that is the best that you can do! I actually put together my own cd's on my cd writer and then I just put them all on repeat for the night. You can do the same with the tapes though. The best thing is that once the tapes are done you can just re-use them each year, or if you enjoyed it that much just keep making ...  Read the complete review

Christmas time is the party season, and the ultimate test is to arrange music which will suit everyone from kids to grandparents. Follow my guide and you can't go wrong!! Basically there are categories of songs which contribute to a great party!! 1) *** Dance Routine Songs *** These are the ones which the kids can learn and the teenagers know (but won't admit it) and the young at heart love! Everyone can join in, here's a selection: Black Lace Classics - The Music Man - Agadoo - Superman Gap Band - Oops upside your head Rocky Horror - Time Warp ...  Read the complete review

I don't really have an album or a playlist of songs I'd like to hear for Xmas, but if I was in charge of an Xmas compilation by a label for people like myself, I'm sure I'd include atleast these gems, even though their relevance to Xmas is pretty much equal to zero. Manic Street Preachers: You Stole The Sun From My Heart - This is such a happy song really. It's kind of like New Order in the percussion department, with an uplifting tune and lyrics. It's good because you don't want to depress yourself over Xmas. But if you are or want to make yourself feel worse (feels good when you feel bad to me, ironically), some earlier Manix ...  Read the complete review

Deck the halls with bows of Holly, tra la la la.... Yeah whatever! Not many people want to hear that at Christmas even if it is a Christmas carol. They are ok in church and walking through the High street when you are doing your last bit of Christmas shopping but they are not exactly party music! What you want is something for all the family (if its a family party) or something a bit kicking (if its a kicking party) I know from being at home until 3 years ago (sorry mum) that we have all had enough of Slade/Wish it could be Christmas Everyday and Bing Crosby Crooning White Christmas. yet still I go there on Christmas morning and all the neghbours ...  Read the complete review