Strange Request - Russian Dance Party....??

[Alex]

Ok...

Just had one of the strangest requests EVER....

Had a guy call me asking me to do a Russian dance party... they wanted russian music only!

Unfortuantely as I'm not confident in international music ( and couldn't really understand him ) I had to explain politely it's not something we cater for.....

Just thought I'd share! :)

Anyone else had random party requests like this??

[mikeee]

Ah, easy, the Volga Boat Song :)

[Spirits High]

Similar thing I've got one later in the year where the Bride is Finnish and the Groom is from Italy so that one will be interesting!

[leelive]

Yes. I have done French, German, Spanish, Cuban, Nigerian, Jewish, Indian and Trinidad & Tobago, Canadian and Irish Weddings. Use it a great opportunity to submerge yourself in the music from a different culture. I am soon to do a Chinese and a Polish wedding. Ask the client for a list of songs that they definitely want playing and go and buy the CDs. I usually spend £50 - £100 per on music for an international event. I consider it an investment. You have to do a wee bit of pre-listening to the tracks to categorise them (much as you would with any new-release CDs) so that you can cut to the Indie, Dance, Rock etc as required. You can find the latest international chart here: http://top40-charts.com/chart.php?cid=45 (It is nice to surprise the client by playing latest hits too).
I emailed Mastermix a few months ago asking them to consider compiling French and German music CDs. I gave them a list of songs that I know have worked.
All the best