|
How much do you prepare for a radio mix???
|
View this Thread in Original format
| ORSTTranceAddic |
| For radio DJ's, how much do you prepare for your show? Do you have a set tracklist planned out that has been practiced? Or do you just grab a random record and start playing? |
|
|
| nrjizer |
It depends.
I mix weekly for Unauthorized Radio, and I like to just grab my freshest tunes and go at it. Some of my sets can sound completely different from the last.
However, if I was doing a one-time guest mix sort of deal, I'd probably wouldn't make a tracklist ahead of time, but I'd at least have some idea of what sorts of tunes I'd play, and what my programming would be like. That way, all the listeners get a clear picture of what you and your sound are like. |
|
|
| ORSTTranceAddic |
| quote: | Originally posted by nrjizer
It depends.
I mix weekly for Unauthorized Radio, and I like to just grab my freshest tunes and go at it. Some of my sets can sound completely different from the last.
However, if I was doing a one-time guest mix sort of deal, I'd probably wouldn't make a tracklist ahead of time, but I'd at least have some idea of what sorts of tunes I'd play, and what my programming would be like. That way, all the listeners get a clear picture of what you and your sound are like. |
Have you found that you've specialized to something rather specific? For instance, do you ONLY spin progressive trance? Uplifting trance? Hard trance? Or do your sets contain a variety of different styles?
I can't really find fault with ANY genre of trance, or even EDM as a whole. So as a result my sets usually contain a little of everything (with the exception of psy/goa and hardcore which are a bit too different from everything else)
I'm not a radio DJ at the moment though I think this will be the next step for me in a few months. Thanks for reply! |
|
|
| TazZ-erT |
| When im doing mixing, i usualy just get a nice intro track for the start then take it from there. i like to take my mixes for some-what techy housey stuff into prog trance then uplifting to tech trance its really fun to do and thats the way i love playing :) |
|
|
| Ministerio |
| Are you talking about FM radio, or Podcast? How would one (with no radio/college training) get into FM radio? |
|
|
| ORSTTranceAddic |
| I'm thinking more along the lines of internet radio |
|
|
| nrjizer |
| quote: | Originally posted by ORSTTranceAddic
Have you found that you've specialized to something rather specific? For instance, do you ONLY spin progressive trance? Uplifting trance? Hard trance? Or do your sets contain a variety of different styles?
I can't really find fault with ANY genre of trance, or even EDM as a whole. So as a result my sets usually contain a little of everything (with the exception of psy/goa and hardcore which are a bit too different from everything else)
I'm not a radio DJ at the moment though I think this will be the next step for me in a few months. Thanks for reply! |
It depends entirely on what you're trying to accomplish.
If this is your first set for this radio station, you might be thinking of it as sort of an introduction. "This is me, this is the music I like" -- that sort of thing. So bring out your full palate. Since you mention all of these styles of trance, I'm going to assume that these are all styles that you represent in your mixes. So do a bit of all three. Start off slower and work your way up. Or bring the energy and tempo in waves, in and out. Start with a bang and then mellow out. Do what feels right. Once you've established your name, and people know what you're about, then you can be comfortable with doing different and/or experimental sets.
Remember, it's really all up to you. There is no right or wrong way to do it, just play what you love. |
|
|
| SVGmethod |
| my radio show is on FM radio and also has a live stream. I do not plan my sets in advance. My show is 3 hours long and I generally start out housey or with some minimal and work my way up to hard trance by the end of the set. I play all my latest stuff and then throw in some older tracks from time to time. |
|
|
| Nemesis44 |
I will usually plan it a little as I have a limited amount of time so I try and find ways to get across what I want to say. Naturally I want people to think that I am good so I will try it out a few times.
Working on radio you never know who is going to be chatting to you during your set or the conditions that you will have to work with.
On that same not however you don't want to practice tricks that are exclusive to your mixers capabilities as you may find a royal wreck of a mixer when you get there.
A lot of stations these days prepare the show sometimes days before broadcast and some just want a CD of your mix.
It's worth putting the effort in as you are playing to a greater audience and it's a great way of promoting yourself.
Cheers
Nem |
|
|
| ORSTTranceAddic |
| Thanks for all your replies! Will keep this all in mind for future endeavors. |
|
|
| DJ 00 Tommy |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ministerio
Are you talking about FM radio, or Podcast? How would one (with no radio/college training) get into FM radio? |
Community and or Student Radio. ;) |
|
|
| Mr.Mystery |
| I try to do something different every time I play so I need to plan ahead a bit. |
|
|
|
|
