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Recommended songs for band performances to liven up a wedding reception

Composition nerdmutō
Started performing in bands in junior high school. Influenced by Japanese rock and UK rock, spent over 10 years continuing band activities while creating original songs. Later began producing Vocaloid tracks using Hatsune Miku, with total plays of released songs surpassing 10,000. Has five years of experience writing for music magazines. Currently works as a music writer, director, and composer, keeping a ground-level perspective on the scene by attending live shows across Japan. Now performs at live houses in Tokyo, showcasing guitar playing centered on acoustic guitar and informed by knowledge of chord analysis and guitar scales. Also writes leveraging a broad knowledge of music genres.
Composer/arranger, guitarist, and bloggerSaitō Ayumu
I started playing guitar in elementary school, and in junior high and high school I played the horn in the concert band. In college I became engrossed in composing and began using DTM. These days, I provide songs to artists as a composer, run a blog under the name “Sakki,” and post music lesson videos on YouTube. My musical roots are in rock, but I also love dance music!

No wedding reception would be complete without a performance to liven up the party.

Many of you may be thinking about playing in a band to celebrate close friends or coworkers on their special day.

Music is perfect for a reception activity because everyone can get excited together.

That said, it can be hard to decide which songs to play.

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended songs for a band performance at a wedding.

We’ve picked songs from a wide range of genres, so use this as a reference to match the couple’s tastes and the overall atmosphere of the wedding.

Recommended Songs (41–50) for Band Performances to Liven Up Wedding Receptions

The Autumn SongELLEGARDEN

The Autumn Song ELLEGARDEN cover

The Autumn SongELLEGARDEN

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!

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Recommended songs (51–60) for band performances to liven up a wedding reception

Soldier, run.B’z

B'z / Soldier, Run

Soldier, run.B'z

Because many sports cheering songs are upbeat, they’re a classic choice for wedding performances and entertainment.

In 2019, the Rugby World Cup was held in Japan.

B’z’s “Tsuwamono, Hashiru” was used as the Japan national rugby team’s support song for Lipovitan D and is also popular among cover bands.

Since it’s a B’z song, it’s difficult to play, so be sure to practice thoroughly before performing it.

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Windy DayELLEGARDEN

ELLEGARDEN “Windy Day”

Windy DayELLEGARDEN

A popular song by ELLEGARDEN.

“Kaze no Hi” is easy for beginners to cover, and the lyrics are really great.

Since many people know it, it’s a classic that’s sure to be a hit at things like performances or parties—both with those who know it and those who don’t.

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ShuraDOES

DOES “Shura” (Gintama anime on TV Tokyo: Ending Theme)

ShuraDOES

This is a popular song by DOES that became the theme song for the TV anime Gintama and gained popularity among junior high and high school students.

Even if you’re not very familiar with anime, you’ve probably heard this track.

It’s not too difficult to play, so it’s perfect for your first cover!

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My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense [original ver.] [Official Music Video]

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

Released around the summer of 2016, the theme song of the blockbuster film “Your Name,” Zenzenzense, is probably a tune you’ve heard at least once.

It’s very well-known, so it’s sure to get everyone excited! It’s a bit challenging to play, but let’s do our best!

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PARTY PARTYTOTALFAT

TOTALFAT　『PARTY PARTY』（Short ver.）

PARTY PARTYTOTALFAT

This is PARTY PARTY by the punk heroes TOTALFAT.

As the title suggests, it’s a party-ready track.

With a four-on-the-floor rhythm, it’s easy to get into and guaranteed to hype the crowd! Let’s nail that unison guitar solo in style!

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bicycleOresukabando

ORESKABAND – Bicycle

bicycleOresukabando

Oreskaband is a rock band highly acclaimed not only in Japan but also in the United States.

They created the song “Jitensha” (“Bicycle”) as an ending theme for the anime Naruto Shippuden.

It’s a pop song that layers various emotions onto the image of pedaling a bicycle.

Singing it is sure to liven up the atmosphere with its brisk, upbeat sound.

Also, the chorus repeats the same phrase, making it an easy song for everyone to sing along to.

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