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
Oct-29-2002 17:53
tranceaholic
chus & Ceballos addict
Registered: Mar 2002
Location: behind the decks
aria-dido(armin van buuren universal religioun mix)...the best set opener ever
Oct-29-2002 18:54
[N]ûk|êû[Z]
The Producer Addict
Registered: Sep 2001
Location: Where Angelz Fear To Tread.
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
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Oct-29-2002 18:56
frontebb
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jun 2001
Location: NYC
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!
Oct-29-2002 19:03
Bren-F
LostLegend
Registered: Aug 2002
Location: Liverpool
Aria one - Willow (DJ Tiesto's Magikal Remake)
or even BT - Flaming June (PvD Remix)
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Oct-29-2002 19:19
uberclkgtr
spaced cadet
Registered: Jul 2001
Location: Baltimore, USA
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
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Oct-29-2002 20:51
Mr.Mystery
Static Guru
Registered: Dec 2001
Location: Vantaa
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...
