What could be better entertainment? for any holiday? Undoubtedly, this is a friendly company gathered at a large festive table, which will cheerfully and naturally support any "improvisation" of the hosts of the celebration or offer to perform a familiar song with accompaniment.
An interesting solution to cheerfully decorate any holiday has become remake songs. The text of any easily recognizable song is rewritten in a manner suitable for a certain special day.
For example, for a birthday, anniversary, wedding, professional holiday, International Women's Day... With a little imagination and patience, you can create a masterpiece that is not inferior to the original.
How to make a remake song for a celebration
To begin reworking a song for a birthday or any other occasion, you will need to select the original composition and decide what changes need to be made so that it becomes personalized and reflects the mood and festive spirit of the occasion.
What you should pay attention to first of all:
- What musical hits does the host of the celebration prefer the most?
- The original song for the remake should be familiar to most of the guests.
- The melody of the song is not difficult to sing, the lyrics rhyme well.
- The soundtrack can be easily replaced with other performance options – a cappella singing, live accompaniment, karaoke…
Here are a few steps to help you get started:
- Choose an original song that the birthday boy or girl especially likes, or choose a popular song that everyone has heard.
- Decide what changes to make to the original lyrics to make it a birthday song. For example, you can change the lyrics to recreate a festive mood, add references to special moments in life, or change the arrangement.
- Write new lyrics that will reflect the theme of the birthday or a specific theme of the holiday. You can use the original lyrics as a basis or completely replace them with new words that will reflect the festive mood and musical greetings.
- Change the tune and arrangement using music creation software to record a new melody or add new elements, sound effects, or instruments.
- Record a new version of the song using a recording program or a recording studio. If you don’t have access to professional equipment, you can use a smartphone or computer to record. You should think about how the song should sound – solo, duet, choir, or accompanied by instrumental music.
- After recording a new version of a song, you need to edit the audio tracks, mix and master them so that the remake of the song sounds professional and high-quality.
- In addition to reworking the song, you can prepare congratulations that will accompany the song at the party. To do this, you need to write special words and wishes for the birthday boy (girl), a group of people or everyone present, add them to the song or say them separately.
- Present a song for a birthday or anniversary. You can perform it in person, record an audio or video clip, or sing it directly at the festive party solo or in chorus with guests.
Remade Birthday Songs
Birthday is a special occasion that is celebrated with joy and fun every year. And to make this day even more memorable, remade birthday songs are a great entertainment option.
Remaking songs allows you to create a special musical gift that is truly unique and memorable.
A remake of a song (or songs) for a birthday should be aimed at a specific person, so it is important that the text of the finished remake repeats the birthday person's name several times in any form and case. In order for this part of the celebration program to be a surprise, it is best to create such a musical gift for the birthday person in secret from him.
A remake of the song "Black Cat" for a birthday:
“Once upon a time there lived a birthday boy named Maxim,
He invited us to his birthday party.
We all came together to the celebration.
And we have some presents in stock.
Chorus:
May you have luck, Maxim,
May your happiness never pass you by.
May love find you,
And your health will never fail you…”
For the anniversary
An anniversary is a special day, more significant than a birthday, and to make it truly festive and memorable, you can use reworked songs to familiar tunes, which will be an excellent option for an original gift.
The options for substituting words or phrases into your favorite hits can be completely different - you can use a ready-made text, but replace individual words with the name of the hero of the day or replace entire phrases and sentences so that they make sense and rhyme well. For example, the motive of the famous song "There Lived a Brave Captain" is used for the remake.
By substituting new phrases, a song can sound completely different from the original:
"Our beloved Anniversary
He called us all to a session,
He ordered us all to have fun.
Well, let's rise, friends,
It's time for us to have a drink,
And exclaim our friendly "Hurray!"
Both in everyday life and at work,
We wish you to be at your best!
Chorus:
Nikolai, Nikolai, smile,
After all, a smile suits you so well.
Hero of the day, hero of the day, pull yourself together,
We wish the young man good health…”
Such a remake will be very touching, romantic and, without a doubt, will leave a vivid impression on the birthday boy/girl.
Cool songs for women
Birthday songs for women are best created on the motives of lyrical, drawn-out original songs. The text of such a remake can be remade completely or partially, with the addition of the name of the hostess of the celebration.
A congratulatory song in chorus with division by voices sounds very beautiful. In addition, you can arrange congratulations from women with their own congratulatory song and separately from the men present at the celebration.
Here is an example of a reworking of a song for a woman to the tune of the popular song "A Million Scarlet Roses", where there is a direct appeal to the birthday girl, and the entire original text was rewritten:
“We have all been waiting for this day,
To congratulate you.
Songs, flowers and a banquet,
We give to Natalia, with love!
You invited me into your home,
Happiness and joy in it!
Children, spouse and friends,
They honor you today.
Chorus:
Natalie, smile, smile back at us,
We are glad to see happiness in your eyes.
Let's raise a glass to you, Natalie,
"May beauty and sadness not be known for many years!.."
To make the congratulations more impressive, it is recommended to record musical accompaniment to this song in advance. Such a dedication song will bring a smile and a good mood, will give the birthday girl a lot of positive emotions and gratitude.
Cool songs for a man
To create remake songs for men, it is best to select the tunes of well-known male hits, for example - "Nobody Writes to the Colonel", "A Glass of Vodka on the Table", "Forever Young", "One Day the World Will Bend Under Us", "Blood Type on the Sleeve"...
If the congratulatory song is intended for one man, it is best to mention his name in the rewritten text. Let's say, in the song "Bell", the phrase "Oh, Kolya, Kolya, Nikolasha! Where will we meet?.." can easily be replaced with the phrase "Oh, Sasha, dear Sasha! Without you, the world is not sweet to me...".
A remake of a song for a special day for all the men gathered at one festive table is even easier to create. In such a remake, it is good to indicate such characteristic male character traits as masculinity, fortitude, courage, selflessness, and devotion to duty.
However, it is also worth mentioning tenderness, warmth, caring, and kindness.
Here is an example of such a reworking to the tune of the song “The Soldier Has a Day Off”:
"The 23rd,
It's February outside.
Our dear men
Happy holidays again!
We are glad to congratulate you,
Every single one of them!
To give, as always -
Socks, cologne,
Socks, cologne.
Chorus:
I want to confess to you all,
There's no point in bothering with lunch,
On this common holiday, yours
We are always ready!
We love you for your courage,
Happy marriage.
For the house and for the heirs,
Warmth by the fire!..»
Interesting facts of history
In 1893, kindergarten teachers, sisters Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill, wrote the song "Good Morning, Everybody." The melody of this song was used as a basis for the song-remake "Happy Birthday, You" - this is how children in the kindergarten greeted and congratulated all their birthday boys and girls, each time substituting a new name. Since then, the song has become very popular and is still used by Americans.
This congratulatory song can be performed in both English and Russian:
"Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear …,
Happy Birthday to you!.. »
Or like this:
"Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy birthday, dear …,
Happy Birthday to you!.."
It should be noted that in Russia there is also a congratulatory song with the name of the birthday boy substituted, it also has its own interesting history. In Russia, before the revolution, Birthday, as such, was not celebrated.
People celebrated the name day - the day of remembrance of the Saint in whose honor a person was named at Baptism, hence the name of the holiday - Name Day.
On this day, round loaves of bread – karavai – were always baked as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. When celebrating the birthday of a person, according to an old rite, the karavai was presented to the birthday person himself, his relatives, friends, and at the same time the song “Karavai” was performed, which has reached our time…
"As for ... a name day,
We baked a loaf of bread.
This height,
This is the kind of lowland it is.
This width,
This is what dinner is like.
Loaf, loaf,
Choose whoever you want!..»
A variant of the celebration script using reworked songs
The celebration can be made more vivid and memorable with the help of songs-remakes according to a ready-made scenario. This is one of the ways to make the celebration fun and interesting for all guests.
Here is an example of such a scenario using reworked songs:
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This scenario allows guests to actively participate in the celebration by creating and performing re-made songs. This creates a fun and memorable atmosphere that will remain in the memory of all those present.
Original songs-remakes
To create a truly unique and original remake of a song, you can take a popular musical hit as a basis and completely change it with your own lyrics for a specific birthday boy or girl or anniversary person.
Below in the text are some examples of original reworkings in the Russian style, which can be used on a birthday. It is important to remember that the reworking of songs should be individual and reflect the personality of the person to whom it is dedicated, his life interests, character, tastes.
Remake song for birthday to mom to the tune of the composition "I will kiss your hands":
"Many beautiful flowers,
We give you, my dear,
Let the aroma be magical,
It will be like in the garden of paradise.
Today is your birthday,
Heartfelt congratulations,
We give you this, mommy,
Special dedication.
Chorus:
We will kiss you tenderly,
Give flowers and wish for many years.
And wish only for the beautiful in life,
In love and happiness, reveal your secret.
Let only joy knock on your door,
Sadness and grief will pass by,
We, as before, come to you,
Ask our dear mother for advice…”
Remake song for birthday to a friend for the song "Combat":
“Today is your day, Ivanovich.
Friends came and we are not lazy,
I congratulate you a hundred times and wish you well,
May you have more health and happiness.
Your friends are always with you,
In sorrow, in joy, in any.
And let the fire burn in your soul,
You tell us - we'll follow you!
Chorus:
Long live Ivanovich, Ivanovich, long live!
Everyone wants to congratulate you personally on your birthday.
Family and relatives, colleagues, friends,
And it is impossible to list them all.
Long live Ivanovich, let's all shout together,
Be happy, be healthy, be always young,
As before, never grow old in soul,
Let trouble pass you by.
Come on, Ivanovich, pour yourself a glass,
Come on, my friend, so that he doesn't know any grief.
Let's all sing a song together,
Let's all sing a song together.
Let's sing about him!..»
A remake of a song for a colleague's birthday based on the track "Happiness Suddenly, in Silence":
“Happiness suddenly, in the silence, knocked on the door.
It's us, have you been waiting for us? Do you believe it or not?
Everything is in order, the table is set, full of all kinds of food.
And the caviar lies, as Fedya said!
Chorus:
Birthday is a wonderful day,
Vanya invited me over for a drink.
Of course, we came together.
And they brought you gifts.
We wish you happiness,
More money, in spite of fate
And success in everything and everywhere,
May you always be lucky!..»
A remake of a song for a man's birthday (anniversary) to the tune of the song "Barges full of mullet":
"Roman, congratulations on your anniversary,
Your friends have come to see you.
Today your status has changed,
The pensioner is 60!
But deep down you're the same guy,
Beautiful, modest and simple,
Your look makes all the girls dizzy,
And you, alas, are not single.
Chorus:
Roma, we sing a song about you,
And we wish you happiness from the bottom of our hearts.
Live life beautifully and interestingly,
Don’t get sick, don’t worry about the past…”
Remake songs for a birthday are a great way to make the holiday more memorable, fun, and “with a twist.” By creating cool and original remakes, you can surprise the birthday boy and give him a lot of positive emotions.
This is the very time and place where you can experiment, fully express your imagination and literary talent, create unique compositions that will be unforgettable and unsurpassed.
Author: Severyanochka
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