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Nonobnoxious music that will make people want to dance

memememe Posts: 4,695
edited October 2011 in Other Music
Hi there,

I am throwing my own 40th birthday party. It's going to be around 40 people, most of them have not seen each other for about 20 years (I am celebrating my 40th with friends from my 20s). I have the room for four hours. 8 to 10pm it will be eating, chatting, candle blowing etc. For that I have a cheerful, not too intense music background. After 10 I would like people to dance. Now, DJs are expensive, but it's not just that. Music is my life and I can't trust some guy or gal to put the latest obnoxious stuff on spin. So, I am trying to put together a list of songs that will make people want to dance, but that won't make me cringe. I have some REM, some U2, some Kings of Leon, White Stripes, Raconteurs. Can you guys think of anything else that might work?

Also, I can't mix. Is there software that will help with that? Then I only have to figure out how to connect my laptop to the place's stereo and I will be all set :)
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  • twisted thoughtstwisted thoughts Posts: 4,377
    LCD Soundsystem 8-)

    Gorillaz - some of the songs off Demon Days always get me motivated to shake my bootay :mrgreen:
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  • Dead Man WalkingDead Man Walking Toronto-ish Posts: 2,762
    meme wrote:
    Also, I can't mix. Is there software that will help with that? Then I only have to figure out how to connect my laptop to the place's stereo and I will be all set :)

    Make a playlist in iTunes and set the crossfade to 10-15 seconds...easy peasy..
  • he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    two words: Ghostland Observatory 8-)
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  • pandorapandora Posts: 21,855
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LFxKCMC ... re=related



    its the anthem!! 8-)

    you might want to cringe but it does spell it out... get up and dance! :lol:
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    Lady Gaga is usually a good call. Michael Jackson.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • PapPap Serres, Greece Posts: 29,036
    edited May 2011
    Something modern http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmRkC93XJ8I

    or something classic

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQqwG_rQx7A

    Have you heard of a plug-in called cross-fade in Winamp? Use this. Very good and easy. I used to use it when I was a DJ in a rock cafe-bar one year ago.

    More songs for your playlist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSDcHZY-Kf8

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK3YUNXghQE

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8hVhW7QRS8
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  • LiftedLifted Posts: 1,836
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwnefUaKCbc
  • EZ3455EZ3455 Posts: 79
    Ratatat.
  • memememe Posts: 4,695
    Thank you all so much for all the suggestions. I am getting really excited about this! And special thanks for the crossfade suggestion, brilliant! I had no idea :D . I may check out Winamp if I am bold enough (would I find it on my computer already?), but the Itunes feature is a nice starting point!

    I added some New Pornographers, Idlewild, King Kahn, The Evening Rig, Fans by KOL, and I am going to incorporate your suggestions (jury's still out on Shakira and Lady Gaga ;) ). I need also need to crosscheck my list with non-PJ fans. I know *I* will dance around for Leash, Corduroy, etc., but not sure anyone else will :D
    ... and the will to show I will always be better than before.
  • PillowPantsPillowPants Posts: 4,877
    Whoomp There It Is
  • samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    There are some pretty cool classic rock remixes out there, if ya look. I also like dance remixes to songs from indie bands. If these are too obnoxious, forgive me. :lol: Fun dance music is a guilty pleasure, dubstep/dance remixes are quite big with my friends right now and sure as hell fun to dance to at parties!

    The Reeling (Miike Snow remix) by Passion Pit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M98eDc-7R30
    Can't Stop (Love + Light dubstep remix) by RHCP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDg5lPlvys4
    Wouldn't It Be Nice (The Girls Can Hear Us remix) by The Beach Boys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MLqoiOcjYg
    Dog Days Are Over (Breakage remix) by Florence + the Machine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQlSe-iS6j0
    Come Back Home (Myd remix) by Two Door Cinema Club: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uCRhxp_Mgw

    Just a few suggestions! :)
    Also: whoever suggested LCD Soundsystem & Ratatat- both are awesome!
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  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    Closer - NIN
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  • LoulouLoulou Adelaide Posts: 6,247
    :o:o:o:o:o YOU READ MY MIND!!!!!! I was reading all these different suggestions to make sure no one has suggested this and saw this down the bottom. Hands down, best song to dance to, especially because it just builds up and up. Awesome. P.S. I can't dance to save my life but still love dancing to it! :lol::D:D:D:D:D
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLsdzMHeCSQ
  • MysteryTrainMysteryTrain Singapore Posts: 1,189
    The Hold Steady usually does the job.
  • mysticweedmysticweed Posts: 3,710
    sly & the family stone, baby

    especially dance to the music
    i want to take you higher
    :mrgreen:
    fuck 'em if they can't take a joke

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  • memememe Posts: 4,695
    Lovely, thank you all :)

    Party's in four days. I am happy with my mix. I have four hours of stuff. I don't know about everyone else, but I am sure I'll dance :lol:

    Cool mix of MGMT, Coldplay, Guided By Voices, The New Pornographers, Evening Rig, Kings of Leon, Black Crowes, The Strokes, Yo La Tengo, Idlewild, Blondie, White Stripes, Dandy Warhols, RAconteurs, Ben Harper, REM, Pearl Jam (WMA, No Way, Leash), Led Zeppelin, Talking Heads, King Kahn, Franz Ferdinand, U2, Death Cab, Michael Jackson, and of course your suggestions!
    ... and the will to show I will always be better than before.
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    Foster The People- Pumped Up Kicks :o

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