need some advice for a set im doing...

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Posted by mike_stefan69 on Nov-21-2003 11:57:

need some advice for a set im doing...

im djing at my mates houseparty for about 90 mins on sat night, and im not sure what to play. i could do a progressive-ish type set, bringing in some of the new stuff that ive got

or

i could play a rather predictable "anthems" type trance set with a few classics, eg 69 ways, lethal industry, and the "bigger" tunes of this year eg purple haze, atrc, traffic, nothing but you etc

given that most people at that party wont really know what trance is (not being patronising but thats the way it is at my university), the second option would probably be more energetic, but then again some might find it too over-powering...

given that the records arent a problem ( i can borrow loads of prog off my mate), what should i do? any advice welcome

cheers

mike

Posted by dark_tenshi on Nov-21-2003 12:02:

No point of playing Prog if they don't even know what trance is.

Actually, play what ever you like. If Prog is your style, then by all means, play it. As for as your audience is concerned, I'd suggest playing less "deep" tracks.

Posted by mike_stefan69 on Nov-21-2003 12:05:

thats what i was thinking of, prog might sound too "slow" - if you see what i mean

Posted by montie on Nov-21-2003 12:11:

well i doubt they will know good dance music if it bit them in the ass

i'd say just keep it up beat and on the cheesy side.
keep it housey/hiphopy
try to put in your own feel to it. start out with some stupid shit htey will prolly all like, then try to win them over to what is your style very slowly and upbeat. you'll never fully win them over, but try to show them a glimmer of the light.

use some fo the prog early in the nite when no one is there, just to kill the itme and have fun for yourself and as a sorta way to keep things "chill" (thats how they will see it) early before the party gets going

Posted by Slade on Nov-21-2003 12:16:

keep it housey

plenty of vocals

plenty of funk

Posted by E.Sv on Nov-21-2003 13:05:

quote:
Originally posted by mike_stefan69
thats what i was thinking of, prog might sound too "slow" - if you see what i mean

Science Dept feat. Erire - Breathe (Lexicon Avenue Mix)

Posted by mentalbarter on Nov-21-2003 13:43:

lol. hey stefan
didnt u get my text about turnmills on 19th dec
shouldnt u learn to mix before u try and play a set anyway

Posted by mike_stefan69 on Nov-21-2003 14:03:

i did, yeah will deff be there

mixing off a laptop anyways

fancy coming down to york then?

Posted by mentalbarter on Nov-21-2003 14:09:

are u just playing mp3s then?
when is this excellent party experience of yours
are u on msn messenger anyway?
im having a day off uni today, just reinforcing my collection of house tunes

Posted by mike_stefan69 on Nov-21-2003 14:12:

its tomorrow night at eduardos house, all the crew's gonna be there

any good house you bought lately?
if you ever get the time & fancy it, i can get you on the radio station to do a live set

Posted by mentalbarter on Nov-21-2003 14:17:

youve got a crew have u

cant really come at this late notice
u going NEC thing

Posted by mike_stefan69 on Nov-21-2003 15:21:

yeah, tomorrow night is the warm up to the nec!!!

i also reckon ill be experiencing a new level of euphoria at the nec

ps do you fancy a trip up to birmingham on jan 30? sasha 4 hr set at gods