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Overview

  • Rock, pop, funk and soul act
  • Vast repertoire of classics from Uptown Funk back through the years to Rose Royce
  • Perform as a 7 piece band as standard and can expand to a 13 piece and reduce to a quartet
  • Dedicated sound/lighting technicians, for a fully professional look and sound.

The Band is based in the South East, playing frequently in London and the home counties, but regularly travel further afield.


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  1. Rock Your Body/Uptown Funk/Shake Your Body Down - Justin Timberlake/Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars/Jacksons
  2. Treasure - Bruno Mars
  3. Midnight At The Oasis - Brand New Heavies
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    About this Act

    Philosophy is an awe-inspiring line-up of the UK's foremost talent and the best feel-good music all delivered in their unrivaled stage show. From classic soul to Uptown Funk, 90's R&B to 70's Disco, Philosophy's incredible 7 to 13 piece line-ups will expertly perform their own unique arrangements with incredible performance factor, and all tailored to their audience.

    It isn't all about the famous names that Philosophy have performed alongside, Philosophy has a celebrity in their line-up. Yes you may recognize Sean from the finals of both The Voice UK and the X Factor live finals, and wow what a voice! Since winning over all those judges, Sean has gone from strength to strength in his own right, supporting the dance troupe Diversity on their UK Arena tour and performing for OK Magazine and numerous celebrity weddings.

    Testimonials

     

    Hi Mel, thank you so so much for performing at our wedding,everyone gave you all such huge compliments..your band is incredible..true professionals..and your voice is amazing πŸ‘ŒπŸΌ..thank you for being a part of my day xxx

    Kiley McDonnell, Orsett Hall, Essex, 22 July 2017

    This is the best band to have if you're having a party and want to get everyone dancing. People said 'aren't the band amazing'. Melanie your voice is amazing. Thank you to all of you πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸ‘ŒπŸ’₯πŸ’₯πŸ”‰πŸ”Š
    Debbie Meech, Private Event, Tring, 24 June 2017

    Hi Melanie,
    Yes we had a fantastic time and thank you for being part of that! You were extremely professional and you got a lot compliments from our guests. I loved playing the song with you too. So great memories all round!
    Eden Riche, Home House, London 20 May 2017

    They were amazing, friendly and accommodating, and so so much fun! We, and all our guests had so much fun! We loved having a horn section and the vocals were incredible!
    Claire & Nick, Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham, July 2016

    Thanks so much for your epic performance last night! Every person was on the dance floor! Can't wait to book you again soon!
    Emma at Something Blue Wedding Planners, May 2016

     

     

     

    Set List

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    2010- Present:
    Waiting All Night- Rudimental feat Ella Eyre
    Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
    What Do You Mean – Justin Bieber
    Sorry – Justin Bieber
    Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson Feat Bruno Mars
    Happy – Pharell Williams
    Treasure – Bruno Mars
    Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
    Ghost – Ella Henderson
    Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
    Sing- Ed Sheeran
    Domino – Jessie J
    You Got The Love – Florence and the Machine
    Get Lucky – Daft Punk Feat Pharell
    Rolling In The Deep - Adele
    All Of Me – John Legend
    Forget You – Cee Lo Green
    Only Girl In The World - Rhianna
    Locked Out of Heaven – Bruno Mars
    Dance With me Tonight – Olly Murs
    Moves Like Jagger – Marron Five/ Christina Aguilera
    Price Tag – Jessie J
    Marry Me – Bruno Mars
    2000-2010:
    Valerie – Amy Winehouse
    Rock Your Body – Justin Timberlake
    Mercy - Duffy
    Red Alert – Basement Jaxx
    Sexy Back- Justin Timberlake
    Filthy Gorgeous – Scissor Sisters
    Do Your Thing – Basement Jaxx
    Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
    Use Somebody – Kings of Leon
    REPERTOIRE
    Crazy In Love - Beyonce
    Moving Too Fast – Artful Dodger
    Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
    I Believe in a Thing Called Love – The Darkness
    Mr Brightside – The Killers
    I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
    If I Aint Got You – Alicia Keys
    1990-2000:
    Show Me Love – Robin S
    Finally- Cee Cee Peniston
    Relight My Fire – Take That Feat Lulu
    Midnight At The Oasis – Brand New Heavies
    Groove is in the Heart – Deee-Lite
    Shy Guy – Diana King
    Jump Around – House of Pain
    You Might Need Somebody – Shola Ama
    This is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
    1980-1990:
    Power of Love – Huey Lewis and the News
    Don't Stop till You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
    Call Me Al – Paul Simon
    Dancing on The Ceiling – Lionel Richie
    Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
    Ain't Nobody – Chaka Kham
    I'm Coming Out – Diana Ross
    Hot Hot Hot - Arrow
    Kiss - Prince
    9-5 – Dolly Parton
    Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
    I Wanna Dance With Somebody- Whitney Houston
    Heaven is a Place on Earth – Belinda Carlisle
    PYT – Michael Jackson
    Don't Stop Believing - Journey
    Walking on Sunshine – KC and The Sunshine Band
    You Might Need Somebody- Randy Crawford
    Living on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
    Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams
    1970-80:
    Good Times - Chic
    We Are Family – Sister Sledge
    Signed Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder
    December 1963 (Oh What a Night) – Frank Valli and the Four Seasons
    September – Earth Wind and Fire
    I Feel For You – Chaka Khan
    Simply The Best – Tina Turner
    I Wish – Stevie Wonder
    Shake Your Body Down – The Jacksons
    Superstition – Stevie Wonder
    Le Freak - Chic
    Play That Funky Music
    You To Me Are Everything – The Real Thing
    I'm Every Woman – Chaka Khan
    Mamma Mia - Abba
    Waterloo - Abba
    Dancing Queen - Abba
    Blame it on the Boogie – The Jacksons
    Car Wash – Rose Royce
    Moondance – Van Morrison
    StreetLife – Randy Crawford
    Don;t Stop me Now – Queen
    Best of My Love- The Emotions
    Gimme Some Lovin – Spencer Davis Group
    Move on Up- Curtis Mayfield
    Let's Stay Together- Al Green
    Young Hearts Run Free – Candi Staton
    You Got The Love – Candi Staton
    Disco Inferno – The Trammps
    1960-70:
    Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson
    I Feel Good – James Brown
    Shout - Lulu
    Respect – Aretha Franklin
    Proud Mary – Tina Turner
    Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles
    Dancing in the Streets – Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
    Think – Aretha Franklin
    Twist Again – Chubby Checker
    Saturday Night at the Movies- The Drifters
    You Can't Hurry Love- The Supremes
    Lounge/Swing/Jazz Music:
    I Just Wanna Make Love to You- Etta James
    Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
    If I Aint Got You- Alicia Keys
    Make You Feel My Love- Adele
    Rude – Magic!
    Hero- Mariah Carey
    Lost Without You – Robin Thicke
    Angel-Sarah Maclauchlan
    Show Me Heaven- Maria McKee
    You're Still The One- Shania Twain
    How Do I Live- LeAnn Rimes
    That Ole Devil Called Love
    Lego House – Ed Sheeran
    At Last- Etta James
    I Will Always Love You- Whitney Houston/Dolly Parton (both versions)
    Think Twice -Celine Dion
    My Heart Will Go On- Celine Dion
    Everything I do, I do It For You- Bryan Adams
    Right Here Waiting- Richard Marx
    Promise Me- Beverley Craven
    The Closest Thing To Crazy- Katie Melua
    Beautiful- Christina Aguilera
    Everytime- Britney Spears
    Close To You- The Carpenters
    Autumn Leaves- Eva Cassidy
    Somewhere over The Rainbow- Eva Cassidy
    Killing Me Softly- Roberta Flack
    Heaven- Bryan Adams/DJ Sammi (Candlelight Mix)
    Greatest Love Of All- Whitney Houston
    There You'll Be- Faith Hill
    What a Wonderful World-Nat King Cole
    Wind Beneath My Wings- Bette Midler
    Why- Annie Lennox
    That Ole Devil Called Love
    Turn Me On-Norah Jones
    Cheek To Cheek
    Fly Me To The Moon
    Come Fly With Me
    Blue Moon
    Lady Is a Tramp
    The Very Thought of You -Billie Holliday
    Moon River- Andy Williams
    Minnie The Moocher
    Moondance
    Get Happy
    That Man- Caro Emerald
    Cry Me a River- Julie London
    At Last- Etta James
    Summertime
    Sway
    Fever- Peggy Lee
    The Look Of Love -Diana Krall
    Autumn Leaves
    Hands- Jewel
    Come Away With Me- Norah Jones
    I'm Yours-Jason Mraz
    I Vow To Thee My Country
    How Great Thou Art
    True Love- Cole Porter
    What a Wonderful World-Nat King Cole
    Fields of Gold- Eva Cassidy/Sting
    Jewish Music:
    Hora Medley including:
    Siman Tov
    Moshiach
    Hevenu Shalom Alecheim
    Mazel Tov
    Hava Nagila
    Erev Shel Shoshanim
    Oseh Shalom

    Lineup

    • Standard set up is the 7 piece band consisting of Female Vocals, two piece brass section (Sax and Trumpet), bass, keyboards, guitar and drums. Backing Vocals and harmonies are provided by the band. Professionally pre-mixed music in breaks.
    • 8 Piece Band- two Vocalists (either female and male or 2 x female), two piece brass section, bass, keyboards, guitar and drums.
    • 9 Piece Band-Two vocalists, three piece brass section (adds trombone), bass, keyboards, guitar and drums.
    • 10 Piece Band: 3 Vocalists, 3 Piece brass section, bass, keyboards, guitar and drums.
    • 11 Piece Band: 3 Vocalists, 3 Piece Brass Section, Percussionist, bass, keyboards, guitar and drums.
    • 12 Piece Band: 3 Vocalists, 4 Piece Brass Section, Percussionist, bass, keyboards, guitar and drums.
    • 13 Piece Band: 3/4 Vocalists, 4/5 Piece Brass Section, Option of Percussionist, bass, keyboards, guitar and drums.
    • Jewish Simcha Band (any line up)
    • 4 Piece Jazz Band- Bass, Keyboards, Drums, Saxophone
    • 5 Piece Jazz band- Bass, Keyboards, Drums, Saxophone, Trumpet.

    This act's standard set times are as follows:

    • Two 45 Minute sets or two x 1 hour sets with a break of a minimum 15 minutes.

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    • 5 piece
    • 6+ piece
    • backing vocals
    • ballad
    • brass / horns
    • double bass
    • female vocals
    • horn section
    • instrumental act
    • male vocals
    • percussion
    • saxophone
    • trombone
    • trumpet



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