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Modern Viennese Waltz Ideas
Posted by Telemark
7/27/2010  9:39:00 AM
Does anyone have ideas for a modern or contemporary song that would be suitable as a VW wedding dance?

Nearly all my stuff is 'ancient', and I'm struggling a bit to find anything much to recommend.
Re: Modern Viennese Waltz Ideas
Posted by terence2
7/27/2010  10:35:00 AM
Will check thru my library and get back to you..
Re: Modern Viennese Waltz Ideas
Posted by dheun
7/27/2010  10:36:00 AM
Telemark,
I have always liked "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls as a VW tune, ever since Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough did the VW to it on "Dancing with the Stars" a few years ago.
It is a very good VW tune in terms of tempo and bpm. I am not entirely positive the lyrics fit as a wedding song, per se, but it is definitely a love song.
It's worth a listen-to to see what you think.
Re: Modern Viennese Waltz Ideas
Posted by silver
7/27/2010  10:37:00 AM
This is a tough one. I have often thought that the version of "What's New Pussycat" as sung by Tom Jones would be a playful tune for an occasion between the sexes, but it would depend upon the couple. I think certain audiences would find it amusing. It's a VW that is fast and short.
Re: Modern Viennese Waltz Ideas
Posted by dheun
7/27/2010  10:45:00 AM
"What's New Pussycat?" by Tom Jones is in my music library for that very reason. You describe it perfectly.
I just don't know if it qualifies as "modern" enough for what Telemark is needing. The song must be what, about 45 years old now? That in itself is hard to believe, isn't it?
I would also agree that in a wedding setting, you'd have to be careful. It might not be the proper message or the right song for certain crowds or couples.
Re: Modern Viennese Waltz Ideas
Posted by Ladydance
7/27/2010  12:28:00 PM
I love the theme from 'Harry Potter'. No lyrics but a great VW and very recognizable.
Re: Modern Viennese Waltz Ideas
Posted by Telemark
7/27/2010  2:44:00 PM
Thanks for the suggestions, so far.

I had forgotten Iris, but I have it. I'm not sure that it would really work for a wedding, and a real obstacle is that it is 4:50 long!

I LOVE dancing to What's New Pussycat - but it is hardly 'modern', as someone said. Delilah is another Tom Jones VW'able track, but not really suitable.

I quite like Enya's Caribbean Blue, and Patrizio Buane's 'Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman' goes at a very moderate tempo, but would suit inexperienced dancers for that very reason.

Any other ideas will be very welcome.
Re: Modern Viennese Waltz Ideas
Posted by kantbelieveimdancing
7/27/2010  3:03:00 PM
Hi Telemark,
We dance quite frequently to Kiss from a Rose by Seal. It's pretty slow and romantic. You should check it out.
Re: Modern Viennese Waltz Ideas
Posted by ME
7/27/2010  3:25:00 PM
Telemark. Anniversary Waltz Sung by Tom Jones. About 40 bars a minute which is nice and slow
Oh how we danced on the night we were wed
We vowed our true love though a word wasn't said
The world was in bloom there were stars in the skies
Except for the few that were there in your eyes
The song is from the Jolson Story written by Al Jolson
Re: Modern Viennese Waltz Ideas
Posted by TangoFandango
7/27/2010  4:29:00 PM
I also like the Seal and Enya suggestions, Caribbean Blue has a nice long intro where you can be creative.
Mr Bojangle is nice but slow - there are a few versions about.
Also "Golden Brown" by The Stranglers is a medium speed VW.

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