MUSIC:\u00a0 For me it is the most influential form of expression. It reflects the inner soul and can be responsible for tears and laughter, moments and memories, empathy and communication. How we think and how we feel, summed up by musical notes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Some of you will know that I\u2019ve recently launched a new venture. A podcast called Events That Made Me, which explores the events that shaped the lives of my diverse selection of guests.\u00a0 Whilst recording it, I realised that it isn\u2019t just events that can have a life-changing effect on somebody, music can too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Have you ever heard a song playing and suddenly you\u2019re transported to a different time or place? Perhaps, there\u2019s a track that resonates with you so much that you can\u2019t listen to it stopping you in your tracks. And what about those unique and unexplainable moments, when you hear a tune and you start toe tapping to the beat!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
There\u2019s something instinctive about how music stirs the senses. Our reaction to it is almost involuntary. Music makes you feel. Music makes you reflect. Music moves you (literally and figuratively). It has the unique power to motivate, unify, inspire, set mood, and induce pure unadulterated emotion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Since, I was four years old and I sat down to play my first song on the piano, music has been something that I\u2019m extremely passionate about. And as I forged my career in the events industry it has become an even more important in my life. For all the qualities outlined above, music is a defining element of any event. And what I love about music at an event is its ability to control the mood. Instantly. At the touch of a button.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Experimenting with the musical backdrop at events and watching its effect on the crowd is something I\u2019ll never grow tired of. Pick an elegant classical score for atmosphere and ambience during dinner, remixes of the great composers meshed into R&B, timing a repertoire in the knowledge that you have complete control of the party! I have it to a fine art, and I am not sharing the secret!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Of course, during my career, I\u2019ve been lucky enough to experience first-hand some of the most gifted musicians in the world. And, every once in a while, you will come across a unique musical talent that simply cannot be ignored. This is what happened when I witnessed the Swan Band. I was simply blown away. A collaboration of brilliant musicians made even more unique by the fact that the repertoire is tailor made to suit the event. Find out more about this amazing ensemble here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n There are songs that reflect huge moments in our lives. I\u2019ve chosen four songs that did just that for me below. My desert island discs if you would.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n 1 SAY A LITTLE PRAYER<\/strong> \u2013 Aretha Franklin at her finest with this pitch perfect gospel song.\u00a0 Iconic. My all-time favourite and one we used to throw in with Swan Band in the early years when we wanted guests dancing on the tables!\u00a0 This song takes you on a journey and has you hooked from the moment Aretha opens with her poignant melody. A fail-safe way to get any party started.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n