Recommended songs for band performances to liven up a wedding reception

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Young Skinny – Actually, You Know, [Official Music Video]

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Young Skinny’s “Hontou wa ne,” released in 2022, is a track also included on the album “I Thought Anything Would Be Forgiven If I Turned It Into a Song.” The gentle atmosphere—like letting out hidden feelings and one’s own vulnerabilities—comes through in the sound as well.

With a calm tempo and a structure that layers each phrase, the piece is perfect for practicing the finer techniques that articulate those phrases.

It may be important to play each note with certainty, yet with a sense of lightness, aligning your breathing with one another as you perform.

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The Autumn SongELLEGARDEN

The Autumn Song ELLEGARDEN cover

This one is the much-loved ELLEGARDEN too.

Their songs are easy to get into and super cool—and they’re easy to cover! If you can just make it through the guitar solo, you can probably pull this one off, right? Play it with style and crank up the crowd’s energy!

DoraemonHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Doraemon (Official Video)

If any of the wedding guests have young children, anime songs might be a great choice.

Among those, a song I highly recommend for a band performance is Gen Hoshino’s “Doraemon.” Since it’s the theme song for the beloved national TV anime Doraemon, it’s very well-known among kids and really gets the crowd excited.

And because it’s a Gen Hoshino song, it’s also a lot of fun to play.

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Saitō Ayumu

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New Treasure IslandSakanakushon

Sakanaction / New Treasure Island -Music Video-

Sakanaction’s rock song “Shin Takara-jima” is a dance number with a memorable Drifters-style set and choreography.

It’s a track you’ll want to cover right down to the gaze and facial expressions.

If you can perform it well, it’s very danceable, and the soaring chorus makes it a joy to listen to—perfect for a standout performance.

Be sure to bring out the keyboard refrain clearly and nail the cover.

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Tokyo Incidents – Ultramarine Weather

This is the title track of Tokyo Jihen’s debut single, a band popular across many generations and even performers at the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

It was also used in a mobile phone company commercial, so many of you may find it familiar.

It’s one of Tokyo Jihen’s up-tempo songs that’s sure to get you pumped.

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

au Santaro TV commercial: “Let’s Try It” edition (60 seconds + making-of footage)

When it comes to bands that exploded in popularity starting in 2016, WANIMA surely comes to mind.

Their songs have been featured in many commercials, and this particular track, used in an au commercial, is especially catchy and memorable.

The band arrangement itself isn’t difficult, making it a perfect song to liven up a wedding in a fun way.

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[MAD] Koi no Megalover [Maximum the Hormone]

A song by Maximum the Hormone that paints a playful scene set on a midsummer beach.

Released in July 2006, it became their first entry into the Oricon Top 10.

It was also used as the opening theme for TBS’s “CDTV” in July 2006, and is characterized by its catchy melodies and hard-hitting sound.

With a danceable chorus and humor-filled lyrics, it’s known as a fan favorite that brings the crowd to a fever pitch at live shows.

Perfect for those who want to hype up a wedding reception—perform it with a band and you’re sure to get not only the bride and groom, but the entire venue fired up.