Why you should have a modern pianist play at your wedding

A beautifully played piano creates unrivalled sparkling ambience across all parts of a wedding day and is loved by guests of all ages. Modern pianist James Hey is here with us today sharing exactly why you won't regret hiring a pianist for your wedding day and some of his most requested songs for every part of the wedding day. 

"Wedding Ceremonies are elevated from the usual clichéd and predictable songs crackling through a bad speaker system, to the glorious sound of gorgeous, emotive and mood enhancing, modern live piano music.

For the Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast sections, a playlist customised by the bride and groom and played live on the piano provides the ideal soundtrack to entertain all. Stripped down piano versions of songs played in a live lounge or chilled Ibiza style (usually reserved for bands and DJs) add unique wedding ‘WOW’ factor, a chic & classy atmosphere, and guests have a wonderful talking point and another reason to remember the perfect wedding day!

Rather than traditional pianists who conjure up an image of an old chap in a tuxedo playing uninspiring old jazz and classical pieces that nobody knows, the modern pianist will have no trouble with a repertoire featuring a whole host of brilliant current and recent music, spanning through romantic and ballads, to pop and rock, and dance and indie – all played in an exciting and fun style.

In summary, you should have a modern pianist at your wedding because:

·         Nothing beats beautiful live music

·         It adds a touch of class

·         It’s fresh, modern and exciting

·         Playlists are customisable – create your own wedding soundtrack

·         You can hear unique modern music not normally played on a piano

·         It is an exciting talking point

·         There’s something for everyone

·         The spectacular aesthetic of a white grand piano is a great look for any room

Below are some are some of the most requested songs I've come across in the past year, for each and every part of your lovely wedding day. 

Top 5 Wedding Ceremony Piano Songs 2017

5. Slide Away (Oasis)

4. All of Me (John Legend)

3. A Thousand Years (Christina Perri)

2. How Long Will I Love You (Ellie Goulding)

1. Perfect (Ed Sheeran)

Top 5 Drinks Reception Piano Songs 2017

5. Mardy Bum (Arctic  Monkeys)

4. Silence (Delirium)

3. Marry You (Bruno Mars)

2. Dancing On My Own (Calum Scott)

1. Teenage Dirtbag (Wheatus)

Top 5 Wedding Breakfast Piano Songs 2017

5. Say You Won’t Let Go (James Arthur)

4. F*** Her Gently (Tenacious D)

3. Somewhere Only We Know (Keane)

2. Something Just Like This (Coldplay)

1. Numb (Linkin Park)

Any pianist worth their salt should be able to provide a beautiful baby grand piano as part of their service at the very least, they should be pleasant to deal with and accommodating to any requests, have all electrical equipment PAT tested, and be fully insured to do their job."