CHIC-065 - Apache
"Apache" is an instrumental composition by Jerry Lordan. Multiple recordings by various from 1960 thru 1973 hit the charts across the world. Our arrangement attempts to take the best from all of them to create an exciting piece of patter music. The music sample below captures just a piece of the many flavors of this extended patter release.
CHIC-018/019 - Baby Elephant Package
If you love them both and can't decide which version to buy, you can purchase the pair at a discounted package price of $15.00 ($7.50/ea). Both are extended patter releases, running just over six minutes.
CHIC-018/019 - Baby Elephant Package
If you love them both and can't decide which version to buy, you can purchase the pair at a discounted package price of $15.00 ($7.50/ea). Both are extended patter releases, running just over six minutes.
CHIC-018/019 - Baby Elephant Package
If you love them both and can't decide which version to buy, you can purchase the pair at a discounted package price of $15.00 ($7.50/ea). Both are extended patter releases, running just over six minutes.
CHIC-069 - Blowin' the Stars Around
"Blowin' the Stars Around" is an extended patter mix of the singing call "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight." The music danced so well, we just had to make a track for patter. We took what was great from the singer and then added exra "bonus" material for the extended patter. Percussion breaks, and a killer electric guitar are just two examples of the "extras." The music sample below captures just a piece of the many flavors of this extended patter release.
CHIC-075 - Butter (Extended Patter)
"Butter" is an extended patter based on the BTS hit of the same name. The original cut by BTS (wildly popular Korean pop group) was released in May of 2021. At the time of our patter release, their YouTube video boasted over 700 MILLION views in less than a year's time. We discovered the song when it played on a commercial during a football game and immediately knew it would make a great piece of patter music. Of course, we had to throw our own little Easter egg as well so if you hear a few measures that throw back to the 70's, it isn't your imagination.
CHIC-010 - Classical Gas (Patter)
“Classical Gas" is a guitar piece written and recorded by Mason Williams and first released in 1968. It has truly become a guitar classic in its own right. This release was painstaking put together to capture the beauty of the guitars, while laying a solid rhythm track foundation that will keep the dancers moving. This is the first of what we hope will be many patter/hoedown releases for Chic Recordings.
CHIC-079 - DisneyMac Limited (Extended Patter)
Our "DisneyMac Limited" extended patter is a love letter to the Disneyland Park, featuring a medley of music from some of the most well-known rides and attractions. Most of the attractions featured were conceived and created by Walt Disney himself, along with his amazing team of Imagineers and songwriters. This patter will have your dancers smiling and reliving their Disney memories. Perfect for Disney-Themed dances!
The music sample below is just a few of the stops along the patter journey. The full trip features Tomorrowland (Carousel of Progress), Adventureland (Tiki Room), New Orleans Square (Pirates of the Caribbean & Haunted Mansion), Fantasyland (Casey Jr Circus Train & It's a Small World), and Main Street (Main Street Electrical Parade). The patter finishes where it begins with the hopeful tones of "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow."
With your purchase you will receive three tracks. One with an extended intro and including background vocals (as featured in the music sample). The other two have a shorter intro, one with the background vocals, and one without.
CHIC-054 - Fire Squared
This hot new patter was introduced at the CALLERLAB convention in Richmond, VA. It's a mash-up of two very different songs that carry the same name, "Fire." For us, it's "Fire" to the power of two...OR... "Fire Squared!" We hope you'll enjoy this smoking hot track featuring "Fire" a la Pointer Sisters, and "Fire" a la The Ohio Players.
You'll notice we added a hint of the background vocal "catch-phrases" of each song, but if BGV is not your thing...we've got you covered. Your purchase includes a second track with no BGV at all. We always give you the choice!
CHIC-089 - Game of Love
"The Game of Love is a Santana song from 2002, that featured Michelle Branch on vocals. It has a killer groove, and Jimmy Mac did a great job channeling the Carlos Santana guitar sound. This extended patter is perfect for those laid-back wind-in-the-face tips!
CHIC-033 - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
We found one more iconic movie theme that was just begging to be made for square dancing! We tried to capture elements from both the original Ennio Morricone arrangement and the later Hugo Montenegro hit. This is a great choice for your Western-themed dances! Dances like a dream, and the dancers love it!
CHIC-036 - Greater
Based on the song by MercyMe, "Greater" is a song that hooked me from the first moment I heard it. The opening "oohs" grab your attention, and when the dance beat starts the feet just have to move. Dancers love this groove!
CHIC-4011 - Home Sweet Hoedown
"Home Sweet Hoedown" is an extended patter release, based on the rhythm track of our 2016 singing call, "Home Sweet Home." With the addition of new instruments, a fresh new melody, and an extended track, this is a great new piece of patter music.
CHIC-086 - I Like to Move It
“I Like to Move It” is a song made famous by the Madagascar movie franchise. This is just a fun song that makes people smile and move. We limited the vocals and had Jimmy build the track from simple electric guitar fills, transitioning to some flute and organ, and finishing the track with some pretty killer electric guitar.
CHIC-047 - Le Chic!
Our "Le Chic!" patter features a medley of three of the biggest hits from the band, Chic. Chic was wildly popular in the disco/nightclub dance era, and we have recreated our own mash-up of what we feel are their best dance grooves. Starting with their smash hit, "Le Freak," transitioning to the cool groove of "Everybody Dance," and then finishing with a little "Good Times." We think your dancers will have a great time dancing to this very Chic patter!
CHIC-085 - Oh Yeah
’Oh Yeah’ is a single released in 1985 by the band Yello and featured on their album Stella. The song features a mix of electronic music and manipulated vocals. The song gained popularity after being featured in the films “Ferris Bueller's Day Off” and “The Secret of My Success”, among other films. It is a popular staple in pop culture.”
Almost 40 years after its initial release, “Oh Yeah” is still featured in commercials and movies because it is so memorable and makes you start bopping the minute that downbeat starts.
CHIC-028 - Pink Panther Patter
“The Pink Panther" is another classic Henry Mancini theme that has been begging to be adapted for square dance patter. Once again, Jimmy Mac worked his magic as we laid all the iconic pieces of the Pink Panther theme on top of a solid "dance" foundation. Dancers are sure to love this one!
CHIC-059 - Theme from Shaft
The “Theme from Shaft” was written and recorded by Isaac Hayes in 1971 as the theme music for the new MGM film. It was never intended to be released as a single, but it became so popular that a shortened and edited version was created and released two months after the movie soundtrack. It charted in multiple genres (Soul Singles/Easy Listening/etc) as well as capturing the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in November of 1971.
CHIC-057 - Spanish Eyes
"Spanish Eyes" is a well-known song that doesn't need much introduction. First made popular by Al Martino in 1966, and subsequently by many others including Engelbert Humperdinck. In 1998, Engelbert Humperdinck's son had the idea to release a "dance" album featuring many of his father's hit, but with new upbeat dance rhythm tracks. I loved the "danced-up" version of "Spanish Eyes," but found it difficult for calling due to the overriding vocal track left in the mix, and a rhythm track that wasn't consistent throughout. With a great idea as the foundation, Vic Kaaria and Jimmy Mac went to work creating a brand-new version with a strong dance beat throughout, and no vocal in the way. The end result is a beautiful piece of patter music and that dances as smoothly as any piece of music I've found.
CHIC-014 - Whatever Lola Wants
Chic goes big for our first anniversary release with a show tune from the musical "Damn Yankees." The Argentine Tango feel of our "Whatever Lola Wants" was inspired by the Gotan Project's/Sarah Vaughan dance mix. We reached out to two callers with "show tune" experience to record the vocals and they did not disappoint. Johnny Preston (courtesy of Royal Records) delivers a fun, stylized version of the song, while Deborah Carroll-Jones proves that she IS Lola. By request, we also produced an extended cut of the tune for calling Patter. The Patter mix is a different arrangement than the singing calls, and includes additional instrumentation. The three tunes are being sold separately because they were produced separately.
