Music Requests for The 2013 Black and White Ball

Started by le_momo, November 03, 2012, 06:22:19 PM

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le_momo

Hello, everyone!

Every year, the Black and White Ball staff works as hard as they can to learn and grow from the feedback given by attendees. One of the things I noticed was that, while many people enjoyed the playlist, there were some that felt that some of the songs did not fit everyone's thoughts of what they imagined to hear at a Black and White Ball. So here is your chance! We would like to have your input on the playlist. For those who may not exactly remember what they liked or didn't like about the previous playlists, feel free to look through them below.

2010: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,16384.msg425094.html#msg425094
2011: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,16384.msg423410.html#msg423410
2012: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,17507.msg444203.html#msg444203


Now, here are some things you should know about the playlist. The playlist is generally a compilation of suggestions from the forums, social media outlets, and word of mouth. The Black and White Ball staff will look through the suggestions to look for songs that have a steady beat to dance to and fit with the type of dances being held during the event. While not all songs will be liked by everyone, we try our best to come up with a good variety of music for the various dance styles that will be taught during the weekend. The staff then has to ensure that the sound levels are correct, the tempo is right, and possibly cut some of them for length. This is quite the workload, which is why we have the playlist done early on (usually before May), so we will be unable to take requests at the Ball itself. Generally, we have found that the last few weeks leading up to the Black and White Ball sees an overload of requests and suggestions, but unfortunately, we are unable to include some of those songs since it was so close to the event. So what does that mean for you? You should get your requests in early!

This is YOUR chance to give input on what you would like to hear at the Black and White Ball. We appreciate and look at all suggestions, but please remember that, while you make a request, the Black and White Ball staff has the final say as to what becomes part of the playlist. If you feel strongly about your request, please say so and provide support for it. We are looking for all types of music from pop, jpop, kpop, anime, video game, etc. so don't be afraid to offer up any suggestions that you may have.

We would appreciate it if you could link a video or audio clip of the song you're requesting, though it isn't required - it just helps us out a little bit. You may also email us your requests at [email protected]!

We look forward to hearing your suggestions!

Thank you!
- Rebecca
2017-2024 Extravaganzas Head
2013-2024 Black & White Ball Head
2010-2012 Black & White Ball Instructor/Staff/Second
FanimeCon attendee since 2005

Wabbit98

We do appreciate all suggestions for music requests.  Putting together that massive playlist is not exactly an easy, or stress free, task.

Remember we do have the standard Ball type dances such as Fox Trot, Swing, Waltz, and a few more.

Thank you for your ideas.
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2015 : Extravaganzas Division Second

princesskitty18

put whatever songs (artists and title) you might want to here and we will slowly but surely get to all of them in time :)

Sorry but you are not allowed to view spoiler contents.


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Tiny_Dancer121286

#3
One I can't place in a dance category:
Arriety's Song (Japanese Version)



For Cha Cha:

Rumor Has It by Adele
I Need To Know by Marc Anthony
Your Love Is My Drug by Kesha


One for Waltz:
Ashitaka & San from Princess Monokie

For Rumba:
Apples and Cinnamon by Utada Hikaru
Hurricane by 30 Seconds to Mars
Open Your Eyes by Nick Lachey
Dreaming of You by Selena
Hysteria by Def Leppard
Not Even Close by Darren Hayes
A Thousand Hours by The Cure
Glory Of Love by Peter Cetera

For West Coast Swing:
Take it All Away by Owl City
Running From Love by AJ Gil
Numb by Usher
Once In A Lifetime by Keith Urban

For Nightclub Two Step:
Take My Breath Away by 98 degrees
Wish I was your Lover by Enrique Iglesias
Visions of A Sunset by Shawn Stockman
Mad by Ne-Yo
Sailing by either Avant or N'Sync


That's all for now, I may come back with more suggestions a bit later.

le_momo

Thank you for your suggestions! Our staff will look through the songs to see if they fit the theme for BWBall.

Keep those suggestions coming! :)

- Rebecca
2017-2024 Extravaganzas Head
2013-2024 Black & White Ball Head
2010-2012 Black & White Ball Instructor/Staff/Second
FanimeCon attendee since 2005

aetherltd

#5
From Girls und Panzer, Episode 8, (at 13:00): Катюша.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jftmXemXzKU

Especially if there's a cosplay group that can sing it.

Wabbit98

aetherltd,

Thank you for your request.  The staff of the Black and White Ball will listen, and make the final judgement on including it on the final playlist.

-Kevin
2010 - 2013 :Black and White Ball Staff

2014-2015 : Black and White Ball Department Second

2015 : Extravaganzas Division Second

aetherltd

Quote from: aetherltd on December 04, 2012, 11:17:19 AM
From Girls und Panzer, Episode 8, (at 13:00): Катюша.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jftmXemXzKU
Suddenly, a big controversy over this song. It made episode 8 of Girls und Panzer notable, and someone put the song on Youtube. 30,000 views in 3 days. Then Crunchyroll censored the song from their official US version of the anime. Crunchyroll claims it's a rights issue. Intellectual property lawyers have responded. Others are trying to find out who, if anybody, claims to own a war song from 1938 for which the author received a Hero of Soviet Labor award.

le_momo

Remember, the more requests we receive, the larger the opportunity we have to make your night as enjoyable as possible!  :)
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2013-2024 Black & White Ball Head
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kaemis

Migikata no Chou: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbOGoDRK3rs (Hustle?)
Melancholic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLgJD1KmGXY (Hustle?)
Let's Boil Hot Water: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czcvXH0rcVE (Salsa?)

I may add some more later as I think of more songs :)

echoshadow

I can add a few. I'm sure the b&w staff can place the song according to they type of dance better than I can.

Waltz
Natsu Machi - Round Table feat Nino
http://youtu.be/MlmeAhT-REg


Swing
Kiss kara hajimaru Miracle (Jazz version) - Rie Tanaka
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk2_3K-bgzA&feature=share&list=PLF592DE6B56A393D1

Night Club Two Step?
Dance Me to The End of Love - Madeleine Peyroux
http://youtu.be/AqpOFQvMM1A

Salsa/Mengenge
Como Baila - Grupo Mania
http://youtu.be/josBKFVcohE

Ojitos Bellos - Grupo Mania
http://youtu.be/S7bYKMMmkf0
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Wabbit98

Echoshadow,

Thank you for your recommendations.  The staff of the Black and White Ball listens to all submissions and makes the final determination of whether to include them in the final playlist.

Just to let you know it is never an easy process and a song is always left on the cutting room floor.
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Nina Star 9

I have a couple of waltzes to suggest. :)

Waltz for the Moon - FFVIII
(I don't think this song has ever been played at the B&W Ball...and I have no idea why not! It's such a classic video game waltz, and since it is in three repeating sections of a minute each, it would be really easy to lengthen or shorten as needed)
Yawarakana yoru - orange peoke
(I just really like this song...I'm not sure if the speed of it would be suitable, since it seems a little fast for a waltz? but it has a waltz beat and it's really pretty~)

Thank you for your consideration. If I think of anything else, I'll be sure to post it.

Okach

Not commenting on your song specifically, but we've gotten a bunch of songs over the years that were more suited to a Viennese rather than a conventional box waltz.   
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VoidKnight


cesspooloflight

Salsa
Volare (feat. Shigeru Matsuzaki) - Chico & the Gypsies

Waltz
Por ti volare - Andrea Bocelli


MikanCos

For swing :
Bad end night by vocaloid generation 2
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dancing_kitty

hitorinbo envy by hatsune miku (but preferably by zebra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvEZ0YUJV-U) for cha cha
risky game by hatsune miku (but preferably by nero http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab7aMoN_kik)
re:act by hatsune miku, kagamine rin and len

le_momo

Thank you for your requests! The Black & White Ball Staff will go through them all and see whether or not we can include them in the playlist.

Keep those requests coming! ;D

- Rebecca
2017-2024 Extravaganzas Head
2013-2024 Black & White Ball Head
2010-2012 Black & White Ball Instructor/Staff/Second
FanimeCon attendee since 2005

Okach

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