You all know the situation. Here you are trying the best damn you can on the decks. Playing that new shit you just picked up and the dancefloor goes NUMB.
First I'm sure you're like "WHAT THE FUCK! I was sure this shit was going to work out!"
But no problem. You got that sure-fire backup in the case somewhere. Those two or three good ass tracks that will get the dancefloor bumping no matte the situation. They are your back up plan and they haven't failed you yet...
So... what are they?
Oct-18-2008 03:38
Paradox Lost
In This Twilight
Registered: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco
It really depends upon the track that wasn't working, where I am in the set, and what I planned to do.
As tempting as it is to just throw on a crowd pleaser that will bring everything back to life, I'm more concerned with it fitting with what I already have going on.
It's also not always a one-track save, as it may take several tracks to regain the momentum.
Oct-18-2008 03:43
denys envy
no scratch, no snatch...
Registered: Mar 2004
Location: falLAcy, CA
quote:
Originally posted by Paradox Lost
It really depends upon the track that wasn't working.
As tempting as it is to just throw on a crowd pleaser that will bring everything back to life, I'm more concerned with it flowing with what I already have going on.
It's also not always a one-track save, as it may take several tracks to regain the momentum.
well that's a given (at least hopefully) that you won't be an asshole and just flip the switch.
the question remains - what are you working towards?
Oct-18-2008 03:45
Paradox Lost
In This Twilight
Registered: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco
quote:
Originally posted by denys envy
the question remains - what are you working towards?
It's not always the same structural goal, and I really couldn't tell you until I'm actually playing.
All I can say is that if something isn't working at a particular moment during a set, I'll throw something on that further accentuates whatever mood and theme I've got going on. It might just be a temporary hiccup, in which case I can just keep the ball rolling and go with the next track I planned to put on anyway, or I might need to play something that changes things up somewhat.
If I'm loosing ground during the early stages, it's easy to get nervous and throw on some of the gems I'm saving for later, but patience and perseverance pays off.
Oct-18-2008 03:55
denys envy
no scratch, no snatch...
Registered: Mar 2004
Location: falLAcy, CA
quote:
Originally posted by Paradox Lost
It's not always the same structural goal, and I really couldn't tell you until I'm actually playing.
All I can say is that if something isn't working at a particular moment during a set, I'll throw something on that further accentuates whatever mood and theme I've got going on.
If I'm loosing ground during the building stages, it's easy to get nervous and throw on some of the gems I'm saving for later, but patience and perseverance pays off.
wow... you must be a winner with the girls eh?
simple question and you give me a philosophy... alright then. anyone else care to just list off some tracks so i can scope them out?
Oct-18-2008 03:56
Paradox Lost
In This Twilight
Registered: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco
quote:
Originally posted by denys envy
alright then. anyone else care to just list off some tracks so i can scope them out?
Is that what this is all about?
You just want a list of 'save-my-ass' tracks to put on when you see the faces drop?
Oct-18-2008 04:00
denys envy
no scratch, no snatch...
Registered: Mar 2004
Location: falLAcy, CA
quote:
Originally posted by Paradox Lost
Is that what this is all about?
You just want a list of 'save-my-ass' tracks to put on when you see the faces drop?
and here i thought it was obvious.
Oct-18-2008 04:01
Paradox Lost
In This Twilight
Registered: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco
quote:
Originally posted by denys envy
and here i thought it was obvious.
Okay, you could at least give us a hint of what kind of tracks you're looking for before you start getting Sweedish Speedcore recommendations.
Oct-18-2008 04:02
denys envy
no scratch, no snatch...
Registered: Mar 2004
Location: falLAcy, CA
well that was just sarcasm.
honestly i just want to expand my catalog. i figure most of the tunes that people mention will be the "creme de la creme" of the particular genre they play - which is always a good way to either expand or start off on that particular thing.
Oct-18-2008 04:06
Paradox Lost
In This Twilight
Registered: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco
A few of things that have worked relatively recently (mainly Techno and Prog. House):
Applescal- Joey's Mouse
Soliquid- Paper Boxes
Livio & Roby- Monochrome (Reprise)
Juergen Paape- Noord
Extrawelt- Schmedding
Christian Smith & John Selway- Total Departure (Cirez D remix)
-That's one of those tracks that, if the time is right, is almost sure to get things moving.
Faskil- Clear Mayhem (Grid System's Carte Blanche remix)
Oct-18-2008 04:13
denys envy
no scratch, no snatch...
Registered: Mar 2004
Location: falLAcy, CA
quote:
Originally posted by Paradox Lost
A few of things that have worked relatively recently:
Applescal- Joey's Mouse
Soliquid- Paper Boxes
Livio & Roby- Monochrome (Reprise)
Juergen Paape- Noord
Extrawelt- Schmedding
Christian Smith & John Selway- Total Departure (Cirez D remix)
-That's one of those tracks that, if the time is right, is almost sure to get things moving.
Faskil- Clear Mayhem (Grid System's Carte Blanche remix)
nice. checking these out now. LOVE me some Selway. Extrawelt usually doesn't disappoint and Cirez D is a hit.
Oct-18-2008 04:14
nchs09
Traceaddict in training
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: Inside your mum
I only spin in my room... so i fake being entertained so that i dont dissapoint myself.
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