on location : mayor of amsterdam's house

Mix for a design thinking activity at the Residence of the Mayor of Amsterdam.

The room was a opulent 17th century salon with opulent wall carvings, chandeliers & pink fabric wall coverings. Because it was adorned with such a specific and ever-present character, musical accompaniment proved quite a challenge. We began with some old-time (1920's) gypsy jazz, then once the mood was set, brought in some old instrumental favorites (who knew "booty butt" would play well at the Mayor's house -- but it did). We ended with a little lounge music from the early 2000's.

Opening the windows and letting some air & a touch of traffic noise helped set the mood as well.