May 16th, 2011 — Music
This critically beloved album “For Emma Forever Ago” was released back in 2008 and is an instant classic on my list. You can tell this album was recorded in Justin Vernon’s cabin 70 miles outside of Vermont, with obvious sounds of isolation and emotion. Although I find the songs quote romantic or perfect for a night in. Either way you’ll find the album completely satisfying, My favorites are: “For Emma” and “Creature Fear”. Available on iTunes for $9.99 - Taryn Cox for THE WIFE.
May 2nd, 2011 — Music, Tips, Wedding
Top 10 Wedding Ceremony Music tips.
I’ve been playing the violin since the age of three and played my first wedding at the tender age of twelve. I’ve played for countless weddings, as a soloist and as a member of a quartet, and my experiences as a professional wedding musician certainly helped me in my professional career as a soloist, arranger, and composer in Los Angeles. It took me years of experience to learn how to maximize my potential as a wedding violinist, and I’d like to share these 10 tips with brides that want to make sure their wedding ceremony music is the best that it can be. - Ann Marie Calhoun for TarynCoxTHEWIFE
1. Choose a group that fits the environment:
When you begin to look at your wedding ceremony music, you need to consider how the environment will inform the group that you choose. Make sure the acoustical environment is appropriate for the group you choose. For example, a string quartet is perfect in an intimate chapel while a brass band will overpower guests. Also, be aware that outdoor weddings create unpredictable environments for fragile instruments. No violinist will be willing to play in direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.
2. Understand the musical moments:
Most wedding music will fall into the categories of prelude, processional, recessional, and postlude. The prelude sets the tone for the ceremony and starts right before guests arrive. The processional is for the seating of the mothers, bridesmaids, flower girls, ring-bearer, and of course the bride. The recessional is for the exit of the newly married couple and the wedding party. The postlude accompanies the exit of the guests. Some couples also choose to have “special music” to highlight moments in their ceremony, such as an intentional moment of reflection or a candle lighting ceremony.
3. Choose appropriate pieces:
While every couple wants their music to be special and unique, it is important to choose music wisely to have appropriate tone and tempo. Prelude music is usually gentle and reflective, allowing for the processional to have greater impact. The processional music should be chosen at a tempo that allows for a natural walk. We are hard-wired to walk in rhythm to music, and a too-fast tempo results in an awkward gait. While it is fine to have one processional piece, it is also highly impactful to choose a new processional piece for the bride to make for a grander entrance. Skilled musicians can suggests processional pieces that cadence and segue logically. The recessional music is celebratory in tone and should also be chosen with a faster exit-walking tempo. The postlude should also be up-beat and energizing.
Most groups will have a demo recording that will aid in selecting your wedding program. It is important to listen to the specific suggestions of your musicians. They have valuable experience and will instinctively know if a suggested piece will be a good fit for your ceremony. If you ask your musicians to learn a new piece for your ceremony, you should aid in providing music (sheet music and recording) and check in on how the piece is going a few days before the ceremony. If the piece doesn’t rehearse right, there is still time to make a change.
When choosing all your pieces, it is also important to factor in the implications of a religious ceremony. It would be inappropriate to play “Jesus, Joy of Man’s Desiring” or “Ave Maria” at a Jewish wedding.
4. Rehearse your musicians:
Professional musicians do not need to practice and rehearse specifically for your wedding. Most will be able to sight read perfectly on site and are already familiar with the wedding classics. However, it is important that they are familiar with the logistics of your particular wedding. It is a good idea to have a member of your musical group attend the rehearsal and take notes on the number of bridesmaids, flower girls, etc… It is also helpful for the musicians to know the last words of the ceremony so that the recessional music starts exactly on time (it is a disaster if it starts early and awkward when it starts late). If the musicians are unable to attend a rehearsal, make sure that they are given specific instructions when they arrive. Appoint a bridesmaid to run through the logistics of the wedding with the musicians.
5. Check for a back-up plan
Most musical groups factor in a back-up plan in case a member of the group gets caught in an emergency situation. Quartets often sub-out membership so if a violinist drops out at the last minute, a new one fills in. Check for this kind of a back-up plan. If you hire a soloist, it becomes even more important to make sure another musician is on call.
May 2nd, 2011 — Music
On their debut, “Sigh No More”, English quartet ‘Mumford and Sons’ cooked up a rousing, romantic, folk, rock perfect for sloshed barroom sing-a-longs. This is an album that will knock you over at first. But when you gather yourself, get back on your feet and listen again, you’ll want to hit the play button multiple times. They have accomplished bluegrass and folk into an Irish country hybrid. It was been critically praised and talked about on Rolling Stone as one of the best albums of the year. Needless to say, I came to the party late and haven’t listen to this album until a week ago. My favorites on mine include: ”Sigh No More,” “The Cave” and “Roll Away Your Stone,” “Little Lion Man,” and “Dust Bowl Dance.” Available on iTunes Now - Taryn Cox for THE WIFE
March 21st, 2011 — Music
The 5 members of the band ‘Local Natives’ happen to be natives of Silver Lake, California. Their triumphant album “Gorilla Manor” gets more creative with each and every song and never bores. For More romantic tunes with sweet smoothness and soulful breakdowns listen to: “Cards and Quarters” and “Who Knows Who Cares.” For a more memorable defining upbeat song go for: “Shape Shifter” and “Camera Talk.” Any Wife should put this on to put a bounce in her step for Spring. Available on iTunes, $7.99
March 2nd, 2011 — Music
Hey Little Girl. Comb your hair, fix your makeup
Soon he will open the door
Don’t think because there’s a ring on your finger
You needn’t try anymore
For wives should always be lovers too
Run to his arms the moment he comes home to you
I’m warning you…
Day after day
There are girls at the office
And men will always be men
Don’t send him off with your hair still in curlers
You may not see him again
For wives should always be lovers too
Run to his arms the moment he comes home to you
He’s almost here…
Hey! Little girl
Better wear something pretty
Something you’d wear to go to the city and
Dim all the lights, pour the wine, start the music
Time to get ready for love
Time to get ready
Time to get ready for love
February 8th, 2011 — Music, Sex, Valentine's Day
1. Slip Away – Clarence Carter
2. Cry To Me – Solomon Burke
3. These Arms are Mine – Otis Redding
4. Tell It Like It Is – Aaron Neville
5. Candy – Big Maybelle
6. It’s a Man’s World - James Brown
7. Pain in My Heart – Otis Redding
8. I Never Loved a Man – Aretha Franklin
9. Do I Move You – Nina Simone
10. Solid Sender – John Lee Hooker
11. No Shoes – John Lee Hooker
12. Green Onions – Booker T. and The MG’s
13. Comin’ Home Baby – Mel Torme’
14. T.B. Sheets – Van Morrison
15. Please Please Please – James Brown
16. That’s How Strong My Love is – Otis Redding
17. It Must Be You Love – Etta James
18. Try Me – James Brown
19. My Lover’s Prayer – Otis Redding
20. Dont Cry Baby – Etta James
21. Bring it on Home to Me – Sam Cooke
22. Lovin’ You More Everyday – Etta James
23. Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa – Otis Redding
24. Try a Little Tenderness – Otis Redding
25. I Need Someone – Z.Z. Hill
26. When a Man Loves a Women – Otis Redding
December 16th, 2010 — Christmas, Music
Any Wife who adores 1940’s and 1950’s inspired music will love playing this playlist while cooking Christmas dinner, Opening gifts under the tree on Christmas Morning or while hosting a Holiday Cocktail Party. Most of the Song can be found on the CD Swingin’ Christmas available on iTunes. - Taryn Cox for The Wife.
1. Glenn Miller – Jingle Bells
2. Benny Goodman – Winter Weather
3. Woody Herman – Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
4. Les Brown – I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
5. Harry James – Brazilian Sleigh Bells
6. Benny Goodman – Santa Claus Came in Spring
7. Ella Fitzgerald – Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimney
8. Woody Herman – Santa Claus is Coming to Town
9. Louis Armstrong – Cool Yule
10. Benny Goodman – Jingle Bells
11. Billy May – Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Mambo
12. Louis Prima – Shake Hands with Santa Claus
13. Glenn Miller – Frosty the Snowman
14. Les Brown – Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
15. Louis Armstrong – Zat You Santa Claus
16. Glenn Miller – Sleigh Ride
November 19th, 2010 — Music, Sex
1. Slip Away - Clarence Carter
2. Cry To Me - Solomon Burke
3. These Arms are Mine - Otis Redding
4. Tell It Like It Is - Aaron Neville
5. Candy - Big Maybelle
6. It’s a Man’s World - James Brown
7. Pain in My Heart - Otis Redding
8. I Never Loved a Man - Aretha Franklin
9. Do I Move You - Nina Simone
10. Solid Sender - John Lee Hooker
11. No Shoes - John Lee Hooker
12. Green Onions - Booker T. and The MG’s
13. Comin’ Home Baby - Mel Torme’
14. T.B. Sheets - Van Morrison
15. Please Please Please - James Brown
16. That’s How Strong My Love is - Otis Redding
17. It Must Be You Love - Etta James
18. Try Me - James Brown
19. My Lover’s Prayer - Otis Redding
20. Dont Cry Baby - Etta James
21. Bring it on Home to Me - Sam Cooke
22. Lovin’ You More Everyday - Etta James
23. Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa - Otis Redding
24. Try a Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
25. I Need Someone - Z.Z. Hill
26. When a Man Loves a Women - Otis Redding
November 15th, 2010 — Music
Kings of Leon’s fifth album “Come Around Sundown” came out last month and has been on repeat in my car ever since. I can’t get enough of their music, heavily influenced on this album by their Southern back wood roots in “Radioactive” and reconnecting with Southern beats in “Back Down South.” The band hit a high point in popularity with their last album “Only by The Night” won Grammys and they started selling out arenas, but I’ve been a devoted fan of KOL ever since their second album “Aha Shake Heartbreak.” Must download and Favorites on this album include: “The End,” “The Immortals,” and “Pick Up Truck” available on iTunes for $14.99 - Taryn Cox for The Wife
September 24th, 2010 — Music
Beach House must be onto something special as ‘Teen Dream’ is one of my favorite albums I’ve discovered this Summer. Its an album you can listen to from start to finish and still be craving more. ‘Teen Dream’ is Perfect to play when winding down from a stressful day or to take on a long road trip. The Beach House duo has created the most beautiful and graceful music, with dreamy songs like “Walk in The Park” and “Love of Mine”. Beach House will be opening for Vampire Weekend this Sunday at The Hollywood Bowl. - Taryn Cox for The Wife
March 21st, 2010 — Music
Just in Time for Spring, Vampire Weekend released their bright sophomore album ‘Contra’, packed with tons of orchestral confetti. Their happy go lucky tunes like “Giving up the Gun” and “Horchata” are perfect to welcome the spring, knowing that Summer sun is just around the corner. A Favorite of mine is “Diplomat’s Son” with reggae influences, makes you wish you were on a sun drenched beach. The entire album instantly put you in a good mood, its like being in a Disneyland parade. Contra is a must own album for 2010! - THE WIFE
March 18th, 2010 — Music
These are all songs I’ve counted on to motivate me when going the extra distance while doing cardio. I hope they might inspire a wife or two for that extra boost of energy! Happy exercising wives! - THE WIFE
1. Giving up The Gun, Vampire Weekend
2. Say Goodbye to Love - Kenna
3. Show Me the Money - Petey Pablo
4. The Queen and I - Gym Class Heroes
5. Clothes Off! - Gym Class Heroes
6. Great DJ - The Ting Tings
7. Pas Avec Toi - Plastiscines
8. Barcelona - Plastiscines
9. Dull Life - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
10. Heads Will Roll - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
11. Zero - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
12. Lisztomania - Phoenix
13. 1901 - Phoenix
14. If I Ever Feel Better - Phoenix
15. Shake It - Metro Station
16. Flathead - The Fratellis
17. Deceptacon - Le Tigre
18. Kiss With a Fist - Florence and The Machine
19. Howl - Florence and The Machine
20. Beggin - Madcon
21. Breakin Dishes - Rihanna
22. Just Fine - Mary J. Blige
February 14th, 2010 — Music
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Sade has realised her new Album “Solider of Love.” It has been a much anticipated, since her last album “Lovers Rock” was realised over 10 years ago. Sade managed to produce another flawless collection of melancholy hits like songs “Solider of Love” and ”In Another Time,” My personal favorites. Even though it is quite a cliche it’s a must own for love making and quiet nights in with the one you love. Available on iTunes for $10.99 - THE WIFE
Don’t let the name “The XX” fool you. At first glance they could be written off as a punk band, but as soon as the music fades in its all seductively calm and gentle music. The more you listen to tunes like “Intro,” “Islands,” and “Basic Space” the more addicting it becomes. I highly recommend it for sunsets and dinner parties. Available on iTunes for $9.99. - THE WIFE
February 13th, 2010 — Music, Sex
Just in Time for Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d Re post THE WIFE’s Make Out Playlist. Directions to this Playlist…. Download Song from the sexy playlist below, Set the mood with Candle Light, Put on your sexy Lingerie.
1. Everything ( Is never quite enough ) - Wasis Diop
2. Sinner Man - Nina Simone
3. Do I Move You? - Nina Simone
4. When the Lights go Out - The Black Keys
5. Green Onions - Booker T and The MG’s
6. Me and Mr. Jones - Amy Winehouse
7. Feeling Love - Paula Cole
8. Seconds of Pleasure
9. Tell Me More - Jacqui Naylor
10. Don’t Cry Baby - Etta James
11. Caramel - Suzanne Vega
12. Color Blind - Counting Crows
13. Boy with a Coin - Iron and Wine
14. Mondo Bongo - Joe Strummer
15. Ai Du - Ali Farke Toure
16. Amor Porteno - Gotan Project
17. Paris, Texas - Gotan Project
18. Amandrai - Ali Farke Toure
19. Boogie Man Song - Mos Def
Photo Compliments of Kiki De Montparnasse Art
February 12th, 2010 — Music
January 21st, 2010 — Interior Design, Kids, Music
Kiddie Records Weekly began in 2005 as a one year project devoted to the golden age of children’s records. This period spanned from the mid forties through the early fifties and produced a wealth of all-time classics. Many of these recordings were extravagant Hollywood productions on major record labels and featured big time celebrities and composers.
Over the years, these forgotten treasures slipped off the radar and it became our mission to give them a new lease on life by sharing them with today’s generation of online listeners. Each week throughout the year we’ll add a new recording.
So whether you are hearing these records for the first time or reuniting with a childhood favorite from long ago, we hope you take great pleasure in your trip down memory lane! I also thought that if you found Kids Records from the 1940’s or 50’s at antique fairs or records stores they would make great pieces of art to frame and hang in a child’s nursery or room. Another decorating tip from THE WIFE!
December 24th, 2009 — Christmas, Music
October 3rd, 2009 — About Me, Music, Travel
August 31st, 2009 — Music
( Myself and Dear Friend Alex Dancing in Paris )
“YOU MAKE MY DREAMS”
By: Hall and Oates
Get up and Dance and Greet the day with this up beat happy song!
April 18th, 2009 — Music
March 27th, 2009 — Music
January 23rd, 2009 — Music
January 9th, 2009 — Music
1. Duke Ellington - C Jam Blues
2. Benny Goodman - Diga Diga Doo ( Notebook Soundtrack )
3. Cab Callaway - Jitter Bug
4. The Mill Brothers - Don’t Mean a Thing
5. Artie Shaw - Nightmare
6. George SHearing - Guilty ( Amelie Soundtrack )
7. Edith Piaff - Rien de Rien
8. Fats Weller - Nero
9. Johnny Hodges - I Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
10. Cab Calloway - The Calloway Boogie
11. Charles Trenet - L’ame des Poetes
12. Paul Englishby ( Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day Soundtrack ) - Sock ‘em in the Jaw
13. Paul Englishby ( Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day Soundtrack ) - Brother can you Spare a Dime
14. Charles Trenet - Douce France
15. Billie Holiday - What a little moonlight can do
16. Louis Jordan - Run Joe
17. Glenn Miller - String of Pearls ( The Notebook )
18. Charles Trenet - J’ai ta Main
19. Chick Webb - T’aint What you do
20. Louis Armstrong - Don’t Mean a Thing if You aint got that Swing
21. Stephane Grapelli Trio - Sweet Lorraine ( Something’s Gotta Give Soundtrack )
22. Charles Trenet - Je Chante ( A good Year Soundtrack )
23. Edmundo Ros and His Orchestra - The Wedding Samba ( A Good Year Soundtrack )
24. Richard Anthony - Itsy Bitsy Petit Bikini ( A Good Year Soundtrack )
25. Duke Ellington - Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue
26. Charles Trenet - Verlaine
27. Edith Piaf - Milford ( La Vie en Rose Soundtrack )
28. Paul Englishby - T’Aint What you do ( Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day Soundtrack )
29. Tommy Dorsey - Swingin on Nothin
30. Duke Ellington - Stompy Jones
31. Paul Englishby - Cocktail Swing ( Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day Soundtrack )
32. Lucky Millinder - Chew Tobacco Rag
33. Louis Prima - Sing, Sing, Sing
34. Duke Ellington - In a mellow Tone
35. Paul Englishby - Miss Pettigrew Waltz ( Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day Soundtrack )
36. Edith Piaf - Mon Manege a moi
37. Cab Calloway - Reefer Man
38. Eartha Kitt - C’est Si Bon ( Somethings Gotta Give Soundtrack )
39. Edith Piaf - Cri Du Coeur - ( La Vie en Rose Soundtrack )
40. Benny Goodman - Always and Always ( The Notebook Soundtrack )
41. Django Reinhart - Brazil ( Somethings Gotta Give Soundtrack )
42. Edith Piad - La Foule ( LA Vie en Rose Soundtrack )
43. Fred Astaire - Puttin on the Ritz
January 8th, 2009 — Music
Mambo Sinuendo has Subtle hints of ’Santo and Johnny’ or would remind you of vacations spent in the Caribbean. I think it’s the perfect backround music for a summer dinner party outside. Or laying on a beach in Mauritius . *Note Song 2 is Horrid, other then that the rest of the CD is Delightful…
Available on i -Tunes for $9.99
November 28th, 2008 — Music
1. Yann Tiersen ( Amelie Soundtrack ) - La Valse d’Amelie (Version Orchestre)
2. Chopin - Minute Waltz
3. Claude Debussy - Claire De Lune
4. Umebayashi Shigeru - Yumeji’s Theme
5. John Williams ( Sabrina, 1995 Soundtrack ) - Theme From Sabrina
6. Maurice Jarre ( A Walk in the Clouds Soundtrack ) - A Walk in the Clouds
7. Michel Colombier ( Swept Away Soundtrack ) - Parted
8. Thomas Newman ( Meet Joe Black Soundtrack ) - Love Theme
9. John Williams ( Great Expectations Soundtrack ) - Kissing The Rain
10. Pachelbel - Pachelbel, Canon D
11. Marc Streitenfeld ( A Good Year Soundtrack ) - Wisdom
12. Various Artist (Walt Disney’s The Parent Trap Soundtrack ) - Intermezzo
13. Tchaikovski - Waltz of the Flowers
14. Mozart - Symphony No. 41, The Marriage of Figaro
15. Chopin - Piano Nocturne In Ebm
16. Chopin - Nocturne No. 16 in E Flat, Op. 55, No. 2
17. Jacques Loussier Trio ( Mozart Piano Concertos No. 20 & 23 ) - Track 5
18. Various Artist ( William Sonoma, Rome ) - Goodbye ( Con Te Partiro )
November 4th, 2008 — Music
This is the Release of Ray LaMontagne’s Third album, If you haven’t purchased the First Two (“Trouble” and “Until the Sun Goes Down”), I Highly Suggest you add them to your music collection as well. “Gossip in The Grain” Is the perfect Cd to put on when all the kids are tucked in and you want to take a relaxing bubble bath to wind down your day. If your not interested in buying the entire Cd, Below are my two favorite songs from the album. Available on i-Tunes $9.99
“Let It Be Me”
“I Still Care For You”
October 22nd, 2008 — Music
October 17th, 2008 — Music, Sex
Song to Seduce your Husband To:
October 17th, 2008 — Music
Here are a couple feel good songs that are featured in the current film, “The Secret Life of Bees.” These golden oldies can turn any frown upside down. Both can be purchased on i - Tunes.
Song to To Download from the Film -
The Impressions - “Its all Right”
Johnny Rivers - “Baby I need your Lovin”
October 13th, 2008 — Music
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You enter on action and partake in a world of beautiful Songs from all my favorite movies. Where the women are perfectly pretty with ever curl always in there place. The Men… Dapper and charming with every word they speak. And their Manners of course… Perfection. Everyone Enters on their cue, The sun is always shinning without a cloud in the sky. It’s a world that Melts away with Every first Kiss, and every answer is “I do.” A world were nothing can go wrong, Dreams Come True and every couples ending is Happily Ever After. - Taryn Cox for The Wife
1. Steve Tyrell - The Simple Life
2. Louis Prima - Basin Street Blues
3. Steve Tyrell - The Wat You Look Tonight
4. Taj Mahal - Queen Bee
5. Ella Fitzgerald - Blue Skies (1958 Stereo Version)
6. Etta James - A Sunday Kind of Love
7. Van Morrison - Days Like This
8. The Jive Bombers - Bad Boy
9. Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares For Me
10. Big Maybelle - Candy
11. Bobby Darin - Beyond The Sea
12. Van Morrison - Tupelo Honey
13. Louis Prima - Baby, Won’t You Please Come Home
14. Ray Charles and Betty Carter - Everytime We Say Goodbye
15. Dean Martin - You’re Nobody Til Someone Loves You
16. Nellie McKay - I Wanna Get Married ( Now Playing )
17. Madeleine Peyroux - Lonesome Road
18. Etta James - Stormy Weather
19. Van Morrison - Moondance
20. Jaqui Naylor - Two Sleep People
21. Darlene Love - ( Today I met ) The Boy I’m Gonna Marry
22. Steve Tyrell - Sunny Side Of The Street
23. Anita O’Day - I Cover The Waterfront
24. Van Morrison - These are The Days
"THE WIFE" is for the timeless wife or elegant wife to be. Whether THE WIFE favors a career working in the corporate world or has dedicated her time and efforts as a housewife, She always maintains a happy and healthy family. THE WIFE is an astounding women and amazing mother, who proudly makes time for her husband and children. THE WIFE loves to cook, has a passion for party planning, a fondness for etiquette, adores decorating and keeping a beautiful home and of course dressing the part. THE WIFE cares about being "green" and takes the time to make her home environmentally friendly. Finally THE WIFE dedicates her spare time to charitable causes and giving back to her community. Women who might inspire THE WIFE would be: Jacqueline Kennedy, Michelle Obama, Grace Kelly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jenna lyons and Carolina Herrera.
Grammar Warning: I am clearly aware that my grammar is sub par. Please excuse any typos or misspelt words you may come across when reading this blog. There is not need to write or notify me. Thank You Kindly.
- Miss Taryn Cox
