Meet the Vendor: Beat Train Productions

July 14, 2010
Posted by Ashley

I’m gathering quite the page of kick ass vendors/inspiration*. These are people in the industry that not only would you hire for your special day, but you can just as easily sit down with and have a beer (or coffee). And since Hi-Fi is all about the tunes in our lives, we’re gonna get to know what these peeps dig on musically.

If the groove is in the heart, then the person controlling the beat is vital! Enter Ari of Beat Train Productions, which is based in New York – one of the epicenters for music and life. Which provides fuel for Ari’s fire. He will work with you and your music tastes to provide you an experience that will last a lifetime. So whether you want a fist-punching dance party or a smooth jazzy reception, Ari can make it happen.

Can you describe your life (so far) in 3-5 songs?
The Creation-Making Time
Curtis Mayfield-Move On Up
Funkadelic-Can You Get to That
Iggy Pop-Real Wild Child
Bob Dylan-Subterranean Homesick Blues

What is your favorite love song?
Time Will Tell by the Kinks

If you could go see anyone perform live who would it be?
Beethoven performing live with Kurtis Blow and Charles Mingus

What is your preferred format of music?
I like vinyl.

Are you a musician? If so, what do you play? If not, what would you play?
I gave up playing guitar many years ago, but I do produce dance remixes on my computer in my spare time, and also play the Rock Band video game–if either of those credentials quality me as being a “musician.”

PS – You can check out a funky mix he made exclusively for Hi-Fi Weddings!

*Do you know someone who should be on the vendor page? Just email me and let’s chat!