Dressage to music etiquette?

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If one were to do dressage to music (elem level) is it ok to use music with lyrics?
Have a few ideas in mind but they all have vocals/lyrics.
 
I've seen several test with vocal left in recently. I think the guidelines say that the vocals shouldn't be distracting.
 
"there is no specific rule that prohibits the use of vocals within the music. However, it is considered unacceptable if the amount of vocals used diminishes the integrity of the music itself and detracts from the harmony of what the judge is seeing.
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If a piece of music only has vocals during the chorus, or only on certain key phrases, it is at the judge's discretion to determine if this is acceptable. A simple guide should be - if vocals are used they should be with discretion and not focus the attention on the words of the song"

From BD guidelines for judging DTM
 
you may be able to get the song without the singing - kareoke (not sure of spelling) music for example
 
Hello, lyrics in themselves are not a problem, i have been top five in regionals from Novice to PSG using music with lyrics, but it really depends on how the lyrics are used. If its just a standard pop type song with normal singing, i would remove most if not all the lyrics, i have used choral type singing and thats been great, but the vocals are more like an instramental than usual singing. I've also used just the music with vocals only coming in for the chors etc. So vocals are fine, just be a little careful and/or imaginative with it.
 
My elem music has vocals. Have only ridden the test twice in public, and both times got the comment love the music. One was a 'younger' judge, the other 'older'. I did wonder how it would go down with the latter.
Last year at the BRC music championships someone had Johnny Cash vocals and they were placed.
 
Do it do it do it!!!

I can see an obvious place for 'I walk the line', but if you can get 'Ring of Fire' and 'Folsom Prison Blues' in then I'll buy you a pint! :D

*Gamebird considers a Kenny/Dolly compilation*
 
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Dont look for karaoke versions as they're missing the main tune and sound very empty - you need to look for instrumental versions or on some songs they have reasonably long instrumental sections you can use. Lyrics are generally a bit off putting, although in some contexts are ok. I use Tina Turner music for my latest routine and I found instrumental versions online - the tunes are so popular you could easily sing along and I think good DTM routines have you tapping your feet and singing along unless you have that sort of horse that suits true classical music but popular tunes seem to go down well - just bear in mind the average age of most judges!
 
Lol thanks star that's good to know! Do you think I would get Away with the vocals with Johnny cash? It would potentially be at the pc champs so not sure about judges.

Game bird I will try ;) friend can speed up or slow down music slightly so may be able to do all 3 ;)

Unfortunately billy is not a graceful light dainty horse (like his owner:P) and fits into the more workmanlike and massive Irish gypsy horse category so we thought Johnny cash would be fitting!
We are also considering fleetwood mac but Dolly Parton might be worth a looksie too :p
 
only_me said:
Lol thanks star that's good to know! Do you think I would get Away with the vocals with Johnny cash? It would potentially be at the pc champs so not sure about judges.

Game bird I will try ;) friend can speed up or slow down music slightly so may be able to do all 3 ;)

Unfortunately billy is not a graceful light dainty horse (like his owner:P) and fits into the more workmanlike and massive Irish gypsy horse category so we thought Johnny cash would be fitting!
We are also considering fleetwood mac but Dolly Parton might be worth a looksie too :p
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Am I gonna get shot down for saying I have no idea who Johnny Cash is! Sorry! I think as long as the vocals dont detract from the music itself then you're ok. Have fun!
 
Depends on the Johnny Cash song. Boy Named Sue or One Piece at a Time don't have enough tune, and Cocaine Blues may not get the best reception. Ring of Fire could work but is predictable.

I did my first dressage to music to Johnny Cash's Fools Hall of Fame. It was apt for my slightly batty polo pony :D
 
I'm really considering doing the dressage to music at PC championships and my music is a mixture, mainly using Escala's music. I found it really difficult to find music strong and expressive enough to suit T's paces. Really wanted to do a Lion King mix but didn't want to be accused of copying Laura B. from the Olympics! However, the Lion King music was used during my Granddad's funeral hence me wanting to do it! Lyrics are fine so long as they aren't distracting, if you can be clever with them then go for it! Good luck- might get to see you at Championships... we are going for the Open dressage!
 
I haven't ridden a test competitively since before the internet was in common use, and when lyrics were frowned upon far more than they are nowadays. My mum is a music teacher, and was running a youth orchestra at the time, who were delighted to be asked to help with instrumental versions of the songs I wanted to use. Another benefit was that they were able to speed up/slow down a tiny bit so that the music fitted the horse, and they integrated the different songs into one piece, so the changes were seamless. With the advances in music technology, you could probably make some GCSE/Alevel music students year by asking them to help put your programme together.
 
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