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Title: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: le_momo on October 07, 2014, 08:04:30 PM
Hello, everyone!

Every year, the Black and White Ball staff works as hard as they possibly can to learn and grow from the feedback and different experiences we have received. One of the positive things that we have been hearing was about the improvement of the playlist year by year. This is not because we have minions running around trying to read your minds to find out what songs will be perfect to play. This is because those who attend actually have an input on the playlist itself!

We would like to get a head start on finding out what you, your friends, or anyone thinking about attending the Black and White Ball would love to hear and dance to! For those who may not exactly remember what they liked or didn't like about the previous playlists, feel free to look through the playlists of the past five years 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
2013: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,17730.msg446669.html#msg446669
2014: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,19570.msg480691.html#msg480691


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. We also check the lyrics (if there are any) to make sure that they are appropriate for all ages as there is no age restriction at the event itself.

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 a lot of work given how long the event is, which is why we have the playlist completed usually around the beginning of May. Because of this, 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. Unfortunately, we are unable to include a good portion of those songs because it was so close to the event.

We would also appreciate it if you could link a video or audio clip of the song you're requesting. It isn't required, but it does help us make sure that we are looking at the correct song.



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 may 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, even if you're not sure if it's suitable.


You may also email us your requests at [email protected]! If you choose to email us, please include "Music Request" or "Playlist Suggestion" in the title so we can keep track of it accordingly.

We look forward to hearing your suggestions!

Thank you!
- Rebecca
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: lilfry14 on November 17, 2014, 08:05:54 PM
They played "Hot Mess" by Cobra Starship a few years ago for a cha-cha and it was the best cha-cha I had ever done.
Also "Haven't Had Enough" or "Stutter" by Marianas Trench make good swing songs methinks.



Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: palereyn on November 28, 2014, 07:01:05 PM
Here are some songs that I think would be perfect and would really enjoy hearing. I'm including approximate tempos.... but they might not be accurate. I'm sorry that all the links I'm providing are on youtube.

Innocent (Castle in the Sky) - Joe Hisaishi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvnA62FOECg
          The tempo is around 110-111...
Kiss the Rain - Yiruma - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIbUNfg_wmM
          The tempo is 125-126.
A Tiny Sunshine (Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE) - Kajiura Yuki - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfoTP8bvCR4
          Tempo is approximately 100.
That's all for now! I'm so excited for this year!
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: le_momo on January 18, 2015, 08:37:27 PM
We're only about 4 months away from con! :D

Please remember that we will not be looking at music requests for this year's Black & White Ball after the first week of May, so get your suggestions in early!
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: cesspooloflight on January 30, 2015, 09:59:41 PM
"In Circles" -Darren Korb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGMWL8cOeAU
Waltz
"Magic" - Mystery Skulls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBfE9UPTfg8
Swing
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Wabbit98 on February 01, 2015, 10:20:23 PM
cesspooloflight,

Thank you for your music requests.  The staff of the Black and White Ball will listen to them to make sure they will work for the playlist.
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Mr. Wendell on February 28, 2015, 03:28:15 PM
For one of your Stage Zero demonstrations, please:

Yosui Inoue & Orchestra De La Luz - Sakura Drops
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxrOZEivpVA

:)
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: dancing_kitty on March 09, 2015, 11:34:40 PM
risky game (nero, 96neko, yamai cover)
just a game (nero cover)
lacie (pandora hearts) - waltz
destiny island (kingdom hearts) - salsa
our house below (secret world of arrietty) - fox trot
hitorinbo envy (zebra cover) - cha cha
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Wabbit98 on March 11, 2015, 10:34:09 PM
Quote from: dancing_kitty on March 09, 2015, 11:34:40 PM
risky game (nero, 96neko, yamai cover)
just a game (nero cover)
lacie (pandora hearts) - waltz
destiny island (kingdom hearts) - salsa
our house below (secret world of arrietty) - fox trot
hitorinbo envy (zebra cover) - cha cha

Dancing_kitty, thanks for those music requests.  We will listen to them, and just to let you know that if something does not make it to the playlist this year it will be on the suggestions for future years as well.

-Kevin
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Alyxiane on March 12, 2015, 10:42:07 PM
I'm just going by which songs sound fun to dance to. :D
There might be more but that's what I could think of at the moment. :)
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Wabbit98 on March 14, 2015, 05:01:35 PM
Quote from: Alyxiane on March 12, 2015, 10:42:07 PM
I'm just going by which songs sound fun to dance to. :D

  • Mamacita by Super Junior (www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dp-UKA8euY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dp-UKA8euY))
  • Shine by Jeff Williams and Casey Lee Williams (www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOsGuSezvfk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOsGuSezvfk))
  • Boop by Jeff Williams and Casey Lee Williams (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxq_waxBflc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxq_waxBflc)) <-- (This song may be too fast to dance to but I'm willing to suggest anyway heh)
  • Dance Dance Infiltration by Jeff Williams and Alex Abraham (https://www.youtube.com/watv=rasPXWdnO6s (https://www.youtube.com/watv=rasPXWdnO6s)) <--(I was thinking editing out the part between 0:53-3:21 so it's better appropriate for a waltz-type dance)
There might be more but that's what I could think of at the moment. :)


Alyxiane,

Thank you for your suggestions, they will be added to the music suggestions list.  Just in case your suggestions do not make it this year please know that they will be available for future Balls as well.  Not all suggestions make it since we have more suggestions than we have time for, if we played all suggestions we would be there for about 24 hours.
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: OniCourseMusha on March 17, 2015, 11:29:18 PM
I haven't requested song in a while.  But here's some suggestion:

All Our Days:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-NDniCr1ZQ

Melody of Elves:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--aLzuSxwtE

The rock city boy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVO-VptpJtk

Memory (3r2 mix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BunU5kdImyM

The Legend of Zelda (Salsa):
https://soundcloud.com/josepoliverrubio/the-legend-of-zelda-salsa



Songs I like to hear return from previous B&W Ball years:

Tonari no Totoro All that Jazz
Cruel Angel Thesis Purple Jazz Project

Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Okach on March 21, 2015, 02:02:07 PM
@lilfry14 - Why yes, "Haven't Had Enough" is an excellent swing song. (WCS perfomance song in 2012) ;).

Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Vasyenka on March 30, 2015, 02:13:11 AM
What started as a small list gradually grew to what I have now lol

Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Seressita on April 01, 2015, 08:34:28 AM
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Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Purelovely on April 01, 2015, 09:57:03 AM
Here's some ideas. Everyone should check out Platina Jazz Anime Standards Vol. 1-4. They are amazing.

Gekkou by Momoiro Clover Z (Lyrics or instrumental)
Platinum from CCS by Platina Jazz Anime Standards Vol. 3
Orion Wo Nazoru from Tiger and Bunny by Platina Jazz Anime Standards Vol. 4
Tenshi no yubikiri from Kare Kano by Platina Jazz Anime Standards Vol. 3
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: echoshadow on April 01, 2015, 07:37:06 PM
Great albums, I thought I was the only one that knew of them. Glad to know some else knows of them. Here are a few of the tracks I recommend for the B&W ball.

Sobakasu (from Rurouni Kenshin) (http://youtu.be/EahMqHEN8to)

Hajimete No Chuu (from Kiteretsu Daihyakka) (http://youtu.be/6SfLag6ktJc)

Seikan Hikou (from Macross Frontier) (http://youtu.be/351cD3wZuUc)

1/2 (from Rurouni Kenshin) (http://youtu.be/d6MP8QM3_PI)

A Moonlight Serenade (from Sailor Moon) (//http://). This ones a bit slow but good for a tango.
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Raury on April 10, 2015, 03:18:09 PM
Last year at the dance rehearsals you guys played Cha Cha by Winterplay (Rumba) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyLep2IvJkA
It was really great. I guess you played it again at the ball, but we had to leave early so we missed it...It'd be great if you played it again this year, though!!
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Cyanide_Exploder on April 11, 2015, 01:27:42 AM
I want to request a Persona 4: Dancing All Night song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnLIwC713hU (Dance!)

Also, I want to request Fantastic Baby by Big Bang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAbokV76tkU and definitely Splash Free by Style Five is a must for dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxVw4nEp01I
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Serenq on April 18, 2015, 10:28:13 PM
I know this was stated already, but I superrr second "Merry Go Round of Life" by Joe Hisaishi   :)
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: le_momo on April 19, 2015, 10:02:37 AM
Thank you all for your music requests! :D You all have some awesome selections!

We are currently going through them and see what can be used for the playlist.

There is still plenty of time to get your requests in! :)

- Rebecca
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: kiwisses on April 25, 2015, 06:37:23 PM
It would be great to hear any of these at the ball! ;D

1. Daisy - Stereo Dive Foundation [Music Box Ver.]: https://soundcloud.com/sh3ro-1/kyoukai-no-kanata-daisy-music
2. Cooler Than Latch (remix) - Sam Smith/Mike Posner: https://soundcloud.com/whitepandamusic/cooler-than-latch-disclosure-ft-sam-smith-mike-posner
3. Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JCLY0Rlx6Q
4. Maps - Maroon 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj6fHiF8Osg
5. Call Me Baby - EXO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWfsla_Uh80
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Okach on April 26, 2015, 04:03:14 PM
I know for a fact that "Shut Up and Dance" has already been suggested and endorsed by staff :P.
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: ZanyAnee99 on May 06, 2015, 04:24:01 PM
Vocaloid, off vocal Canterella- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mElHRBAn5lk
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: tameenuwen on May 07, 2015, 12:59:14 AM
Black Kids - I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOV6I4fYnvQ

He is We - All about us   Note: This is really cute for dancing especially for those who think they can't dance :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7Gf2SOmz5Q

The Ravonettes - Last Dance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TL2B-iiVhA

YAMAZAKI MASAYOSHI - One more chance, one more time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqFftJDXii0

OR

BENI - One more chance, One more time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqfcs3k2pak

STYLE FIVE - SPLASH FREE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxVw4nEp01I

Ichiban no Takaramono (Yui final ver.)  - From ANGEL BEATS!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tm7Xf9818FM

BoA - Masayume Chasing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z5P3pMmXYQ

MISIA - aitakute ima
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYo5alIaUOk



Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: thepharaohinleather on May 09, 2015, 04:46:29 PM
I'm not sure if it has the right dancing beat but I always think of a waltz when I hear The Piano Guys' version of Let it Go/Vivaldi's Winter. I know the original song is way overplayed but this version is really pretty I think and classy~ Would be happy to hear it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dakd7EIgBE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dakd7EIgBE)
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: poisonapplecat on May 10, 2015, 04:50:53 PM
I would like to request a few songs. I'm not aware if they have the required dancing beat, but I feel they fit the situation well when it comes to mood.

Forget It- Breaking Benjamin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTK7FTSqk90&index=14&list=PLUETzyIfL1WVM7ZVWzvZci62ibEFtJLtD
The Older I Get- Skillet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGl76G3Aang
Future Days- Pearl Jam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nigF1ulBCQE
Big Me- Foo Fighters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SDkwrB0wvc

Thank you.
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: ghoulpixel on May 10, 2015, 05:10:05 PM
I have a few songs I would to request!

Nevereverland - Nano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eGazzxcp3I
Now or Never - Nano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKXzik637cA
Immortals - FOB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9PxOanFjxQ
Lucifer - ShineE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxRNZXhEQCQ
Magenta - Nano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5QiTUXgcBY
New Perspective - Panic At The Disco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO5EcX0sLVg
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: le_momo on May 10, 2015, 08:34:43 PM
Thank you all for your requests!

We're currently going through all of them to see what can be added into our playlist! :D
Whatever does not get added for this year will still be recorded to see if we can use them for next year, as well!

We have maybe a few days left to request songs for this year's Black & White Ball! Request away!

- Rebecca
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: taniaestefani on May 11, 2015, 05:28:11 PM
I Promise-When in Rome
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: taniaestefani on May 11, 2015, 05:29:32 PM
Forever Young-Alphavile
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: ghoulpixel on May 11, 2015, 05:50:56 PM
I also have a couple more!

Silence - Nano: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArJKmuhZMUo
Toulthin Antenna - Kagamine Len: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Juo5_qaJgXc&index=1&list=LLnwr_TjjcHPyk-lNGLiN7-A
UN Owen Was Her - Touhou Flandere Scarlet Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jJZA-O_B78
Rampaging Lolitaholic - Gumi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP90Wnj0LTo
LUVORATORRRRRRY - Gumi & Rin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG2I17Zm8kI
Gravity - Wolf's Rain Ending - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV6OCCR4qlA
Hikari - Hamatora ED - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOE4WfO_CoQ
Toumei Answer - IA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIQqGdfdR8Y
Lost Time Memory - IA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9wrDGfYCWA
Summertime Record - IA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM_oR4LMdbw
Kisaragi Attention - IA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk-wPp9Ru3I
A Lethargic Coup d'état  - Gumi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrhBtxiXKM0
After-School Stride - Gumi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLqu8uAXO8s
Candy Candy - Gumi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYlHy5PbWiA
PonPonPon - Len - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmgHKWXeiew
Bad Apple - Touhou - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzEUeWnV73U
Love Me Like You Do - Ellie Goulding - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6DFLNa6MBA
Elastic Heart - Sia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5lwLlaIfzY
Chandelier - Sia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KXPLT2Xk5k
Fire Meet Gasoline  Sia - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvRphO1Mh0I
Fight Song - Rachel Platten - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVxon65u3tA
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: casker on May 12, 2015, 03:00:17 PM
I'm a swing dancer, so here's some music biased towards traditional jazz :) Not at all pop, but these are all crowd-pleasers for the swing scene, in case you all wanted to mix that in. Hope a few make it into the b&w ball playlist!

Swingin' On Nothin' - Jonathan Stout & His Campus Five --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDt2UWoOxqY
Feeling Good - Nina Simone --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5Y11hwjMNs
Dream a Little Dream of Me - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6TmogXhOZ8
Diga Diga Doo - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufvmD9s76X0
It Don't Mean a Thing if it ain't Got That Swing - Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxfMRhyzu3g
Sway - Michael Buble --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZM-5SYr2Yk
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Jeg_ejj on May 13, 2015, 03:04:19 PM
If I'm not in the right place, please redirect me!
For those of us who want to dance but can't tell a cha-cha from a Viennese waltz, will there be any indication before/during the ball as to which style can be used for each song?
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: echoshadow on May 13, 2015, 06:24:24 PM
Yes. They usually put up a poster board for the type of dance. But dont that stop you from trying. I'm not good at some dances but I just copy what everyone else is doing.
And yes this is the wrong thread. 

Also take advantage of the free dance lessons leading up to the b and w ball.
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Akira Miyamoto on May 14, 2015, 06:24:52 PM
So, these are probably de facto when it comes to the playlist, but I figured I'd mention them in case they are not:

Waltz for the Moon - Final Fantasy VIII
Eyes on Me - Final Fantasy VIII

Also, some other songs:

Enchanted - Adam Young (Originally by Taylor Swift)
Lucky - Jason Mraz ft. Colby Caillat
Zoot Suit Riot - Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Save the Last Dance Dance For Me - Michael Buble
50 Ways to Say Goodbye - Train
Drops of Jupiter - Train
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: le_momo on May 15, 2015, 10:46:16 PM
Quote from: Jeg_ejj on May 13, 2015, 03:04:19 PM
If I'm not in the right place, please redirect me!
For those of us who want to dance but can't tell a cha-cha from a Viennese waltz, will there be any indication before/during the ball as to which style can be used for each song?

What echoshadow said is correct. We have "dance cards" at the sound table that state what dance is intended for the song playing. It is definitely not a requirement, though! :) Many people do the dances they know to whatever is playing that they can make work, so there tends to be a fun variety of dances on the floor despite what dance we have a song set for.




And thank you all for your requests! We are looking through and finalizing our requests now!

Feel free to keep requesting music, though! Whatever doesn't get used this year gets put on the top of the list for requests for next year!

- Rebecca
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Kisa-Chan8810 on May 16, 2015, 08:43:09 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owddukdxFv4
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Okach on May 19, 2015, 05:41:26 PM
@le_momo - Yes, but please don't attempt conga lines - we will cheerfully ask you to take a partner :). 

We are officially not taking any more requests for the 2015 playlist but feel free to keep sending them in.  This year's playlist has by far the most requests that I've ever seen in the six years that I have been working the Ball.  Thank you and we will see you all very soon!
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: jemz on May 20, 2015, 09:13:22 AM
Request for next year! Mamamoo - Ahh Oop!

:D I hope to stop by and visit a lesson this weekend. I hope none of y'all (bwball staff) have forgotten my face! :-P
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Wabbit98 on May 20, 2015, 03:36:22 PM
Quote from: jemz on May 20, 2015, 09:13:22 AM
Request for next year! Mamamoo - Ahh Oop!

:D I hope to stop by and visit a lesson this weekend. I hope none of y'all (bwball staff) have forgotten my face! :-P

We are you again?   ;) :P
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: Jacqass on May 21, 2015, 03:48:45 AM
Verspertine Bloom from Mahouka Koukou no Rettusei!
ONEGAI
Perfect for a waltz number!
Elegant and a must have!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmgIIFwUtrI
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: icebreaker on May 12, 2016, 05:38:17 PM
Quote from: le_momo on October 07, 2014, 08:04:30 PM
Hello, everyone!

Every year, the Black and White Ball staff works as hard as they possibly can to learn and grow from the feedback and different experiences we have received. One of the positive things that we have been hearing was about the improvement of the playlist year by year. This is not because we have minions running around trying to read your minds to find out what songs will be perfect to play. This is because those who attend actually have an input on the playlist itself!

We would like to get a head start on finding out what you, your friends, or anyone thinking about attending the Black and White Ball would love to hear and dance to! For those who may not exactly remember what they liked or didn't like about the previous playlists, feel free to look through the playlists of the past five years 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
2013: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,17730.msg446669.html#msg446669
2014: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,19570.msg480691.html#msg480691


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. We also check the lyrics (if there are any) to make sure that they are appropriate for all ages as there is no age restriction at the event itself.

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 a lot of work given how long the event is, which is why we have the playlist completed usually around the beginning of May. Because of this, 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. Unfortunately, we are unable to include a good portion of those songs because it was so close to the event.

We would also appreciate it if you could link a video or audio clip of the song you're requesting. It isn't required, but it does help us make sure that we are looking at the correct song.



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 may 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, even if you're not sure if it's suitable.


You may also email us your requests at [email protected]! If you choose to email us, please include "Music Request" or "Playlist Suggestion" in the title so we can keep track of it accordingly.

We look forward to hearing your suggestions!

Thank you!
- Rebecca
I think that these musics will be perfect for the black and white ball.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtjxZoa_LHM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfxD2D-V46E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjzaOYD1HOk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avoCSYEWhR0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qnV55LUFVM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-1TGNmQqZA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3sFsHrUyLQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRU7MZWDmgg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORzHsIWx8UQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS6vfv4sszg

I would really appreciate it if you play some of these songs at the 2016 black and white ball.
Title: Re: Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball
Post by: le_momo on May 21, 2016, 01:16:37 PM
Quote from: jemz on May 20, 2015, 09:13:22 AM
Request for next year! Mamamoo - Ahh Oop!

:D I hope to stop by and visit a lesson this weekend. I hope none of y'all (bwball staff) have forgotten my face! :-P

We'd love to see you visit anytime! :D




Thank you for all of the requests, everyone! Our playlist builders are doing their best to make sure as much of these requests can happen throughout the evening!

- Rebecca