Music Requests for the 2015 Black and White Ball

[le_momo]

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

[lilfry14]

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.

[palereyn]

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!

[le_momo]

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!

[cesspooloflight]

"In Circles" -Darren Korb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGMWL8cOeAU
Waltz
"Magic" - Mystery Skulls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBfE9UPTfg8
Swing

[Wabbit98]

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.

[Mr. Wendell]

For one of your Stage Zero demonstrations, please:

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

:)

[dancing_kitty]

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

[Wabbit98]

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

[Alyxiane]

I'm just going by which songs sound fun to dance to. :D

• Mamacita by Super Junior (www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dp-UKA8euY)
• Shine by Jeff Williams and Casey Lee Williams (www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOsGuSezvfk)
• Boop by Jeff Williams and Casey Lee Williams (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) <--(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. :)

[Wabbit98]

I'm just going by which songs sound fun to dance to. :D

• Mamacita by Super Junior (www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dp-UKA8euY)
• Shine by Jeff Williams and Casey Lee Williams (www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOsGuSezvfk)
• Boop by Jeff Williams and Casey Lee Williams (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) <--(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.

[OniCourseMusha]

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

[Okach]

@lilfry14 - Why yes, "Haven't Had Enough" is an excellent swing song. (WCS perfomance song in 2012) ;).

[Vasyenka]

What started as a small list gradually grew to what I have now lol

• Shironekobeat - Septette for the Dead Princess (cover) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT3zb4Ba7Cs  (It'd mean a lot to me and my fiancee if this was played, as we'd be cosplaying formal editions of our characters from this series at the B&W Ball! c: )
• SOUND OCTA - Lullaby of a Deserted Hell (cover) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enKJaW6ZZKk
• Crest - Midnight Queen (cover) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOQW1BP1Dxk
• IaMP - Dance of Witches (cover) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GfEkzXymTY
• Emilie Autumn - Dominant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKI4OYmK07s
• Bond - Senorita https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp1bQVzN4QU
• Apocalyptica - Quutamo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0t-KRApDLs
• Apocalyptica - Somewhere Around Nothing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV9rxEPR63A
• Ib main theme cover - Kieran Zane Roberts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdztrmBhNXQ
• Diablo Swing Orchestra - Voodoo Mon Amour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2mZVOd0jWY
• Katamari Damacy - A crimson rose and a gin tonic  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2xVTE-2eik
• TAMUSIC - Locked Girl ~ The Girl's Secret Room (cover) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn_ja_PWqgM

[Seressita]

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[Purelovely]

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

[echoshadow]

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)

Hajimete No Chuu (from Kiteretsu Daihyakka)

Seikan Hikou (from Macross Frontier)

1/2 (from Rurouni Kenshin)

A Moonlight Serenade (from Sailor Moon). This ones a bit slow but good for a tango.

[Raury]

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!!

[Cyanide_Exploder]

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

[Serenq]

I know this was stated already, but I superrr second "Merry Go Round of Life" by Joe Hisaishi   :)