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Posted by drewfactor on Oct-29-2002 06:49:

Songs to Start your set

I was wondering what songs people could recommend to start a set with. What do other people use usually? I guess it depends on what sort of vibe people want to start with, I suspect it's more of a progressive or Techy vibe at first then on to more uplifting..I don't know, but any suggestions?
Cheers

Posted by Phu on Oct-29-2002 08:25:

Dj Tiesto - Magik Journey is a great song to start off with.

Posted by Djeebie on Oct-29-2002 09:51:

Project Medusa vs. Exor - Moonshine (Exor Mix Part 2)
DJ Ti�sto - Obsession (Filterheadz Remix)
Delerium - Innocente (Mr. Sam's The Space Between Us Remix)

I used the last 2 to start a mix with. But the Project Medusa track has a great 2 minutes intro.

Posted by TranceSeeker on Oct-29-2002 09:54:

cass & slide - glad I ate her!

Posted by Mail Man on Oct-29-2002 10:51:

i like to hear sets that have vocals at the start. i would prob just have the track, "WHY SO QUITE". Once the guy has done explaining up to.."And on the fifth day god created and club and the ppl started to dance".

then throw in the next track

Posted by Cyrax on Oct-29-2002 11:36:

you happen to have the full name & title of that track ? I only have the german version, and i'd like to use the english one ...

Posted by Arstmak on Oct-29-2002 15:08:

Viframa - Cristalle (DJ Precision remix)

Posted by Acid Circus on Oct-29-2002 15:40:

quote:
Originally posted by Cyrax
you happen to have the full name & title of that track ? I only have the german version, and i'd like to use the english one ...

It is a vocal used by many tunes:

Aquagen - Why are you so quiet?
Acis Step - People

Just 2 of the many tracks that use it.

On the set starter note, how often has this thread been dragged up? There are so many good unique set starters out there, depends on how hard/soft you want to begin, what the crowd are like, the mood of the night etc....so many variables it could change from time to time.

Posted by Mr.Mystery on Oct-29-2002 16:28:

The intro of RisingStar - Star Theme is great to open with...

Posted by Great Outdoors on Oct-29-2002 16:40:

An ambient or chillout track will do nicely.

Posted by Narcissus on Oct-29-2002 17:28:

Said it before and will say it again
Jaya - Excursions is THE opening song... will work well for progressive and trance. Have a listen.

Posted by michif72 on Oct-29-2002 17:29:

quote:
Originally posted by Arstmak
Viframa - Cristalle (DJ Precision remix)

I think u mean the Katan Intro Mix..........they were mislabeled.
Definately the best to start with.........atm

I often make my intros on my own........i cut out a part from an original track (the vocals of "dark sweet piano") or i use an acapella and add some effects and more effects and more, more, more............till the drums and bass kicks in! Try that, it's a good feeling to play the selfmade intros or other own tracks!

Posted by DJ Mikey Mike on Oct-29-2002 17:34:

Slam - Lifetimes

Posted by b|p|3m on Oct-29-2002 17:53:

For an uplifting set:
Nu-Nrg - Illusion [Intro mix]
Project Medusa vs. Exor - Moonshine [Exor Mix Part 2]
DJ Tiesto - Magic Journey

For a hardtrance set:
Cosmic Gate - Intro

Posted by tranceaholic on Oct-29-2002 18:54:

aria-dido(armin van buuren universal religioun mix)...the best set opener ever

Posted by [N]�k|��[Z] on Oct-29-2002 18:56:

i think kai tracid - tracid theme, is a great opener to a set, but i dont use it tho...

....also, solar quest - acid air raid, (both mixes) are great too, but theyre both for sorta harder sets

Posted by frontebb on Oct-29-2002 19:03:

quote:
Originally posted by dj phu
Dj Tiesto - Magik Journey is a great song to start off with.

I disagree. I think this is too long and too boring to start a set with. Rank 1 did it and although the track is cool, the intro is to damn long. It would literally make me walk out the club before the climax came in.

I would have to agree with michif72 on Katana's intro mix to Cristalle. That is so sick! It would hit the spot by warming up the crowd and setting off the night with pure energy!

Posted by Bren-F on Oct-29-2002 19:19:

Aria one - Willow (DJ Tiesto's Magikal Remake)
or even BT - Flaming June (PvD Remix)

Posted by uberclkgtr on Oct-29-2002 20:51:

there are probably 2 rules to an opening track: (1) keep it simple and (2) keep it interesting.

Simple, meaning nothing with elaborate melodies, dramatic breakdowns or complex structure, nor anything too long.

Intersting, meaning something that catches the listener's attention. If it's a demo, then you'll want to put something really banging (but simple) at the front. If it's a mix CD to listen to at home, then something more subtle, not too obvious.

Some tracks that could be used in these two categories are

subtle:
G Pal - Ocean Of Blue
Bent - Always (Ashley Beedle Remix)

bangin:
Junkie XL - Future In Computer Hell Pt 2
Dariush - Ira

Posted by Mr.Mystery on Oct-29-2002 20:54:

quote:
Originally posted by uberclkgtr

Junkie XL - Future In Computer Hell Pt 2

I think that one is better as a closer - the ending is just soooo beautiful...

Posted by rory21 on Oct-29-2002 22:41:

planet perfecto - not over
blacklight - daydream
impact - insparation

the first 2 oakey used to open his essential mix world tour.
the third ferry corsten used also works.

Posted by Arty on Oct-29-2002 23:24:

quote:
Originally posted by tranceaholic
aria-dido(armin van buuren universal religioun mix)...the best set opener ever

YKTS!

Life On Mars - Live On Mars is quality too. Long, spookyish opening, then hits you with extremely PHAT breakbeats! Oooooooooooohhhh!!

Posted by KilldaDJ on Oct-29-2002 23:27:

Dito - Sky

great song imo

Posted by Raptor on Oct-29-2002 23:34:

some songs i like to start with

BT - Remember (e.s.c.m mix)
Sasha & BT - Heart of Imagination
Sasha & Maria - The Other Side
BT - Blue Skies (rabbit in the moon remix)

Posted by lexiconavenue on Oct-30-2002 00:02:

of course, drax & scott mac - angel [original mix]

nice choon

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