Registered: Nov 2004
Location: Guatemala, Guatemala
I can't give you any advice, since I've never played live in front of people (besides an office party that i never should have done, lol) but I can tell you that these gigs are probably the best to get when starting out, given that you are actually capable of playing a long set without choking.
Music is not so loud, you get to play in front of people, and since noone is really focusing 100% on the music you don't have the pressure of getting everything perfect. Perfect setting to get experience.
This is exactly the type of gig I will be pursuing once I decide to get out and play live. Best of luck mate, and tell us how it went
just be casual about it , dont push yourself TOO much to make a good impression it'll come naturally mate
best of luck
Feb-23-2009 23:12
wotyzoid
it's not house
Registered: Apr 2007
Location: New Jersey
Wow man, let us know how it goes. Nervousness can be helpful to get you pumped up, but try to stay calm and collected. My first gig I was freaking out but it turned out alright, it's important to stay confident.
Originally posted by elFreak
relax and only do the gig if you really think you are ready for it.
Sometimes if people rush into gigs, they can leave a bad impression that will stick with them no matter how good they become. I am not calling you shit or anything, but i know you are really new at this
defitnely, thnx for the feedback, and i wouldnt be doing this if i felt i wasnt ready for it. i am new to it, but ive done it enough to feel comfortable around a pair of decks.
quote:
Originally posted by wotyzoid
What are you gonna be messing with?
going to be using cdjs and traktor on my laptop, just so its easier then having a large case of cds since ill be playin for a long amount time.
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Originally posted by Tangil
after the gig can you post the a rough tracklist? I wouldn't mind seeing the sort of stuff you played. I'm kind of interested in the same type of gig.
cheers
yeah no probs man. well here is a tracklist of the promo i sent to get the gig.
01.Burial -Ghost Hardware
02.telefon tel aviv - the worst thing in the world
03.Gramatik - the prophet
04.Denzel & huhn- Dorian
05.dntel - fear of corners
06.apparat - birds
07.omnimotion - nothingness
08.plej - you
09.etienne de crecy- prix choc
10.H foundation - tonight king britt remix
11.Jake island - do it like this Shur I Kan Remix
12.Djuna sound system - les djinns trentemolller remix
13.matt flores - tectonic move flores & sanger dub
14.glitter bug -brontohouse lawrence remix
15.dyed soundorom - beautiful eva
16.shonky- coco feel and love shonk
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Originally posted by chris harrington
when and where u playing mate? might come and check it out
LOCUS RESTAURANT on main & king edward, ill msg u the rest!
Luckily it wasn't a huge gig or anything...still embarassing.
Feb-24-2009 17:14
woscar
Starstuff
Registered: Nov 2004
Location: Guatemala, Guatemala
quote:
Originally posted by david.michael
I've done it (well, wrong deck on a laptop).
Luckily it wasn't a huge gig or anything...still embarassing.
Yeah, I know. It happens. If it happens at home when you're just chillin' and mixing some tunes without a care in the world it is definitely bound to happen when you have the pressure of playing in front of people, lol.
Originally posted by woscar
Yeah, I know. It happens. If it happens at home when you're just chillin' and mixing some tunes without a care in the world it is definitely bound to happen when you have the pressure of playing in front of people, lol.
When I did it, luckily it was a small-time gig with a few handfuls of friends.... so I got a few friendly jeers and scoldings.
Feb-24-2009 17:27
Zild
Ten City
Registered: Jun 2004
Location: San Antonio, US : TXTA #156
If I had a nickel for every time I picked up the wrong needle at a gig...
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