Category Archives: Music Selection Ideas

A small gift of peace

world-peace-090420wWith so much tragedy in the world today, I offer to you, this small token of peace. Please enjoy this mash-up of Aura Veris’ orchestral cover of John Lennon’s Imagine, with a poem written and performed by Suheir Hammad titled “What I Will.”

There is no cost for this mix, aside from $.99 if you don’t already own the Aura Veris cover of Imagine.

If you create a dance using this mix, I would be grateful if you captured it on video so that I can view it, and also share it here. Let’s continue to spread peace in the world.

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Confident by Demi Lovato – Clean lyrics version

demi_lovato___confident_cover_by_littlemonsterlovatic-d96cwvpConfident by Demi Lovato is a hot new song that has a great beat for dance. There is both an Explicit version and a Clean version on iTunes. However, even the clean version has some lyrics that are not suited for kids.

Squirrel Trench Audio now has three great-sounding edited versions with cleaned lyrics, suitable for all ages and situations, including dance studios, competitions, recitals, and talent shows. Any of these edits is $9.99.

Preview the 2:45 length version.

Preview the 2:15 length version.

And preview the 1:58 length version.

For more great songs that have been cleaned of objectionable lyrics, Squirrel Trench Audio has a collection of clean songs edits and mixes here.

Emergency by Icona Pop — Clean lyrics version

After the smashing appearance in the opening number to the recent Dancing With the Stars episode, Emergency by Icona Pop has been flying up the charts. Unfortunately, for dance teachers and choreographers, the only version currently available on iTunes is Explicit.

Squirrel Trench Audio now has a great-sounding version with clean lyrics, suitable for all ages and situations, including dance studios, competitions, recitals, and talent shows. The full-length clean version is $4.99. Also available is a 2:15 length version. We have also created a Spicy Clean remix with a 2:32 length.

For more great songs that have been cleaned of objectionable lyrics, Squirrel Trench Audio has a collection of clean song edits and remixes. View the listing of songs and remixes here.

Email morriss@squirreltrenchaudio.com.

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

Let It Snow Brian SetzerNormally, when you come across a short song when searching for music for your routines, you breathe a sigh of relief. You think to yourself, “Thank goodness, I don’t have to cut this one!” However, occasionally the song is TOO short. Into the void steps this extended (2:23), rockin’ fun version of Let It Snow! by the Brian Setzer Orchestra, perfect for a group tap routine. This song is simply begging to be used in a tap routine, and is great for any age dancers.

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Honey, I’m Good – clean version

Honey, I’m Good by Andy Grammer has been lighting up the charts over the past couple of months, but it includes some inappropriate language. Squirrel Trench Audio is pleased to provide a clean, full-length version of this hit song.

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Uptown Funk – Super squeaky clean version

uptown white carResponse to Squirrel Trench Audio’s clean versions of Uptown Funk has been overwhelming. It’s wonderful to know that dance teachers, fitness teachers, school recitals, hip hop classes, and more, will all be enjoying a clean, school-age appropriate version of this instant classic hit. Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars have come up with an amazingly fun, funky, and catchy tune.

In addition to the full-length clean version, we now also offer a super-squeaky clean version of Uptown Funk, with the words “sexy” also removed in addition to all of the other objectionable lyric content removed. This version also has the exciting intro as played in the band’s Saturday Night Live performance from the fall of 2014. Take a listen to the super-squeaky clean version:

This version now complements the many other clean versions Squirrel Trench Audio has created for you. Here are links to all the other versions and lengths:

4:28 (Full length, regular clean) • 2:58 • 2:46 • 2:32 • 2:15 • 1:59

If you know you need a shortened version, but aren’t sure which one to get, you can get every version in this clean Uptown Funk collection here:

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In addition to having just about every clean version of Uptown Funk you might need, we have also done customized versions as well. If you need a clean Uptown Funk, but with something modified, we can get that done for you. Just use this Request Form, and we’ll make it happen.

Run The World Girls (Ultra Clean Version)

Who Run The World SquirrelsHappy to announce our latest addition to the Squirrel Trench Audio catalog of cleaned, edited and remixed music on Legitmix: Who Run The World Girls (Ultra Clean Version) by Beyoncé. While there exists a clean edit on iTunes, the clean edit may not be clean enough for many dance or fitness teachers. This Ultra Clean version removes all instances of the word “Mutha” as well as all instances of “F. U.”.

This Ultra Clean edit of Who Run The World Girls is available on Legitmix for only $4.99

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A YouTube preview is here:

All You Need Is Help From Friends

the-voice-judges-finale-performance-with-a-little-help-from-my-friendsRecently a dance teacher requested a mix of songs, for the benefit of a little girl fighting stage 4 cancer. This teacher wanted to use the song All You Need Is Love combined with others for a 2.5 minute routine. I added the Tom Petty song I Won’t Back Down and wrapped it up with With a Little Help from My Friends. To create freshness, I used cover versions of all of these songs; Brandi Carlile’s upbeat version of All You Need Is Love, Blake Shelton & Dia Frampton’s The Voice version of I Won’t Back Down, and concluded with Brandon Roush’s The Voice version of With A Little Help From My Friends.

This uplifting and original Squirrel Trench mix is perfect for any dance routine designed to pay tribute and be inspiring to someone going through a tough time, whether it’s a medical battle or the loss of a loved one.

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Uptown Funk Clean Lyric Sheet

bruno-mars-snlAs the creator of the popular clean edit of Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson, featuring Bruno Mars, I was recently asked to supply a lyric sheet of this cleaned version.

Here is a link to the PDF of Uptown Funk (Squirrel Trench Clean Version) lyric sheet.

The full-length clean version of Uptown Funk is available here on Legitmix for only $4.99. This clean version features the exciting intro as performed on Saturday Night Live, as well as being sped up slightly for maximum excitement while retaining the fantastic groove.

In some cases, the words “sexy” and “flaunt it” need to be taken out as well. For those instances, we have the super squeaky version where that has been eliminated also:

In addition, there are five edited versions available for just about any dance routine you might need; 2:58, 2:46, 2:32, 2:16, and 1:59. They are available individually for $9.99, or you can buy every length for $11.99:

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Lyrics that have been eliminated from these clean versions include “damn” “bitch” and “put some liquor in it”. “Sexy” and “Flaunt it” have also been removed from the super squeaky clean version and the shortened versions. Click on the above PDF link to see the full lyric contents. Words that have been eliminated are shown with a strike-through.

We also do custom editing, so if you need a version of Uptown Funk, but didn’t find exactly what you need here, use the online Request Form here.

Katy Perry, Queen of the Super Bowl

katy perry chessmenWhile 2015’s Super Bowl was one of the finest from a sports perspective, Katy Perry’s halftime entertainment may have stolen the show. Inspired by this amazing spectacle, this Queen of the Super Bowl mix features the first two numbers from this performance, Roar and Dark Horse. The length is 2:41 for a jazz or hip hop dance routine.

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