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Depends on what they listen to already. I'd rather introduce them to electronica as a whole with a few songs from all the main genres, and let them pick where to go from there.

When I have someone ask if they can borrow some music, I usually mix it with the "classic" CD's - (Tiesto - Search for Sunrise series, Magik + PvD's Seven Ways, Oakenfold's Tranceport and maybe some Robert Miles: Dreamland along with Trance Nation 1-5). If they like those, I'll introduce them into the none mainstream trance stuff.

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Originally posted by TweeK I have found out personaly that people who like rock/metal always seem to enjoy DNB.Mostly Dieselboy and Bad Company.They also like The Crystal Method (i really dont know what EDM gendre they fit into thought) As for rap lovers But this tracks might work for them: Bt-Knowlege of Self Bt- Madskillz-Mic Checha Roni size - brown paper bag (vocal mix)(its DNB by the way) The Crystal Method - Trickshot

The Crystal Method are Electronica but depends on what album. Their first album is Electronica but later albums became sort of a Big Beat/Break Beats style. Cirrus is recommended for people that like TCM.

Brown Paper Bag is a good choice.

Would anyone recommend the Chemical Brothers as a start?

That's a good start for Electronica but the question remains:

What are good tracks/sets for n00bs to trance and electronic dance music?

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Originally posted by ogvh5150 What are good tracks/sets for n00bs to trance and electronic dance music?

Good question. Big question. Junction points and transitioning beams depend on what music someone already likes. Personalized recommendations are a must.

If I had to generalize, I'd have to go for the less-repetitive stuff with big riffs, catchy hooks, and hummable melodies that gets to the point fast and is suited for -- or close to -- radio airplay in a 3-4 minute format. As opposed to a drawn out 8-minute club opus.

If an artist from another field does a collaboration with someone in electronic music, it helps bridge the gap. For example, 'N Sync's "Pop" helped introduce fans of the "boy band" to esteemed producer BT (who in turn contributed vocals for Tiesto). Or, James Holden's remix of Britney Spears crosses that perilous chasm. Linkin Park cites Aphex Twin as an influence, as does Outkast, and Timbaland has definite acid house squelches in his tracks -- as well as stuttered beat arrangements not unlike drum 'n' bass. Madonna has helped get a lot of people interested because of her collaborations with the likes of William Orbit, Guy Sigsworth, Mirwais. Not to mention being remixed by Orbital and more.

It's all about looking for the connections and relations and travelling onwards and upwards.

If someone has a short attention span, check out Ishkur's Guide to Electronic Dance Music, complete with many sound samples for easy access:

http://www.di.fm/edmguide/

Wheeeeee! Fun!!

Speaking of, some of the nicest music is decades old. No kidding. We stand on the shoulders of giants and there is plenty to discover behind in the timeline. I've got an article here that may be of interest to you:

http://torley.blog-city.com/read/781206.htm

Cheers.

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Originally posted by ogvh5150 What about like the Global Underground or Ministry of Sound comps?

AHHHHHH!!! Brilliant, I just read this and it uncovered a new line of thought I was gonna say to you but was previously buried. Here goes:

I like the fast-n-easy approach... how about you compile your personal favorites, tracks by various artists that got *you* excited about electronic music, and give that as a GIFT to a friend or listen to it on a "road trip" and see what happens? One of those collections with many tracks -- or excerpts, even -- in a short span of time are good because it will help keep your friend's attention and sensory inputs on edge.

I'll post my own personal example... hold on . . . I'm going to dig up a relic.

*alternatively, a Ministry of Sound compilation, like one of the Annuals, helps to bring someone up to speed on the popular clubbing scene.

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Last edited by Torley Wong on Aug-25-2004 at 22:47

As for what's a good PC prog, there are many... they go by names like Mixmeister, Mixvibes, PCDJ, DJ Mix, and many variations on that:

http://www.audiotoolsdirect.com/DJ_and_Mixing/

You'll have to see what works best for you -- there must be a review roundup somewhere to facilitate things. Oh, check the DJ Booth forum on TranceAddict!

And here goes: the following is a tracklisting of a compilation CD I made five years back or so of ch00ns that got me really enthused and passionate about electronic music. I'm sooo excited!!! PARTY LIKE IT'S 1999!!!


"UNDER THE INFLUENCE"
01. Orbital - Lush 3-1
02. The Crystal Method - Busy Child
03. Goldie - Timeless
04. Squarepusher - Come On My Selector
05. Fluke - Atom Bomb
06. Deep Forest - Marta's Song
07. Ace of Base - The Sign
08. Moby - Shining
09. Orbital - Sad But True
10. Kraftwerk - The Model
11. Aphex Twin - Girl/Boy Song
12. Yellow Magic Orchestra - Technopolis
13. Photek Ni-Ten-Ichi-Ryu
14. Ally McBeal Theme (some housey remix, was a big Flockhart fan)
15. The Chemical Brothers - One Too Many Mornings
16. Enigma - Return To Innocence
17. Robert Miles - Children
18. Aphex Twin - If It Really Is Me
19. Aphex Twin - On
20. Leftfield - Original
21. Josh Wink - Simple Man
22. Vangelis - Blade Runner (end titles)
23. Madonna - The Power Of Good-Bye
24. Love Inc. - You're A Superstar

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no trance there at all

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I don't want to go off topic too much but what would be a great pc app/prog for me to use to do some mixing? 'Cause I like your idea of getting the best of what I might like and throw some tracks together. kinda like a garage band thing in a way.

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Originally posted by aspergian AHHHHHH!!! Brilliant, I just read this and it uncovered a new line of thought I was gonna say to you but was previously buried. Here goes: I like the fast-n-easy approach... how about you compile your personal favorites, tracks by various artists that got *you* excited about electronic music, and give that as a GIFT to a friend or listen to it on a "road trip" and see what happens? One of those collections with many tracks -- or excerpts, even -- in a short span of time are good because it will help keep your friend's attention and sensory inputs on edge. I'll post my own personal example... hold on . . . I'm going to dig up a relic. *alternatively, a Ministry of Sound compilation, like one of the Annuals, helps to bring someone up to speed on the popular clubbing scene.

That was a great list you just had but we want to get people on Trance firstly and EDM secondary.

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I had other trancecentric ones...

but then I looked at them,

and it was basically duplicated by the following:


Various - Ibiza: History Of Trance
http://www.play.com/play247.asp?sea...nce&page=search


So since you're starting with trance, I myself can say I relate to a lot of those tracks.

Sorry about that, associative thinking trains run fast.

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Originally posted by mndeg no trance there at all

Not even Roberto Concina? :*(

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Originally posted by ogvh5150 That was a great list you just had but we want to get people on Trance firstly and EDM secondary.

Oh I get it. Well first show them Ian Van Dahl - Castles In The Sky. If they don't like that they won't like...trance. If they like it just bombard them with any other...trance...track you have. It's not quite rocket science but it will do the trick.

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