I think in the future, when we do this, if we want a good DJ mix, we'll have to set a few guidelines in terms of keys and BPM.

IE. All tracks need to be in C, F, G, Am, Dm, Em, and within +-2 of 130 BPM

Here's my 30 min take. I haven't listened to the other ones yet. Sorry for chopping up and rearranging several tracks, but I had to do it to make them fit. Also, sorry for leaving a few songs out. Don't take it personal, I only had 27-30 min to work with. If you guys want me to, I'll make another version of this mix with the missing tracks.

Overall, this was a challenging project because the songs were all over the place. I tried to not make it a produced mix that was too obvious. I wanted more of a live feel to it.

Any and all feedback is welcomed. I'll let you guys know when the mix will air and where to tune in.




Dj Woody - Colors (Rough 3) by djwoody

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Last edited by DjWoody on May-02-2012 at 05:33

Cool .

I've got to mention the radio processing though. I hope this mix won't go through another round of processing at the radio (or that you use the unprocessed mix there) because sending a mix through radio processing twice just kills it entirely in a negative way. The mix itself is overprocessed as well in my opinion, and I don't say that too often as I don't mind a lot of (radio-esque) compression but it is fairly heavy in this recording.

Furthermore I feel like the mix could benefit from some more-abrupt mixes. I think some of these mixes are smeared out too long.

Sorry for the negative response but I thought it was important to stress the above. On the other hand I have to say I think your track selection is very well done considering the variety and small selection of the music.

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Originally posted by J.L. I think in the future, when we do this, if we want a good DJ mix, we'll have to set a few guidelines in terms of keys and BPM. IE. All tracks need to be in C, F, G, Am, Dm, Em, and within +-2 of 130 BPM

Yeah, what the fuck do we need DJ skills for. Lets spoon feed them.

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Originally posted by Storyteller Furthermore I feel like the mix could benefit from some more-abrupt mixes. I think some of these mixes are smeared out too long.

Please elaborate more.


I'll upload another copy with no processing at all.

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Originally posted by DjWoody Please elaborate more.

I hardly know how to. I literally skimmed through with the first listen this morning. I just feel some transitions might sound better if they were shortened. But now that I've been listening a bit more thouroughly I see you've done some really quick transitions in there too . I personally think most of those sound better since the music is so varied.

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Is the compilation out yet?

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Woody like the mix, nice high pace and good live feel

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Originally posted by Raphie Woody like the mix, nice high pace and good live feel

Thanks!

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Originally posted by Raphie Woody like the mix, nice high pace and good live feel

I wish I could say the same thing - but where is my track

Just kidding man, nice work

Cheers,

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Originally posted by TranceLover007 I wish I could say the same thing - but where is my track Just kidding man, nice work Cheers, Darek

It's there... And it stands out A LOT!


1.- Raphie Grooves (RAPHIE, Netherlands) - From Barcelona2Berlin
2.- Superistic (EVO8, Ireland) - Climb The Steps
3.- Storyteller (STORYTELLER, Netherlands) - Sidetracked
4.- Atxbigballer1 (ATXBIGBALLER1, USA) - 303 Dreams
5.- Caleb Golston (TRANCELOVER03591, USA) - Tieftraurig
6.- DariusX (TRANCELOVER007, USA) - Memories
7.- Dirtbox Divas (RICHARD BUTLER, London) - Electrox
8.- Seandroid (SEANDROID, Canada) - The Escape (2012 Edit)
9.- Jean-Luc Wu (J.L., Canada) - Miami
10.- Function T (FUNCTION T, USA) - We Can Fly
11.- Madmuso (MADMUSO, Australia) - Deliverance
12.- JDC (JOHNCANNONS1, Australia) - A World Away
13.- Mise (MISE, Argentina) - Exude
14.- Timestretcher (LUCIDITY, USA) - Night Light

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