Had a very busy Sat last week as was playing and singing for 2 of my friends' wedding, who also happened to be the godparents of my children. Knew them since Junior College days (equivalent to high sch) which is like 12 years ago...
Church wedding: had to play almost all the songs, except those which im singing lead or solo...One of the songs i had to transcribe was the wedding march out song which is jazzed up as requested by the couple
Wedding March JazzVideo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyP4GX4aEcQ
Another song to transcribe was The Prayer (Andrea Boncelli & Celine Dion), initially the bride wanted me to sing, but the priest said it was not liturgically correct?? So i had to play instrumental only...
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzIMtR3NRGw
After church wedding had ended, still had to stress over singing 2 songs at night, 1 of which i had to sing with the band, and only practised once just before the banquet. Here's My Cherie Amour , think i started shaky here and warmed up gradually due to nervousness...
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm4n1DGYMfY
And finally a very famous chinese oldie- Yue Liang Dai Biao Wo De Xin (Moon represents my heart). Played and sung this number, sounded more assured here. Changed part to bossanova style
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuBFH31Hknc So basically, a lot to prepare for, but worth it for my friends and using my musical abilities of playing by ear and singing...
Hi there, have performed at weddings (e.g Conrad, Four Seasons Hotel etc.) and at a doctors' dinner event. To hear my playing/singing, you can go to my Profile