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    David Paola
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    It really depends on the feel of the track and the sound that you want to create and the way in which they align. If it’s an uptempo more progressive sound then you might play a little more of the track (or a little less depending on where you are in your set).but if it is a slower, more soulful sound you might consider mixing it in over another sound. There are so many diverse possibilities with this (all of which are not exclusive to deep house but all music) that no one person could explain them. You are the artist and the music is your paint; create your own masterpiece.

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    Dom James
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    What David said, excellently! The great DJ’s among us will make you feel like you’ve been on a journey, theres ups, downs, intense bits and light bits. You cant just categorically define where to mix in and out of every “Deep House” track. You have to use your own judgement to create your own journey.

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    Alex Moschopoulos
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    Deep house is about taking the listener on a journey, and I’ve seen many ways to mix it.

    When I get more soulful, jazzy, deep, I’ll let tunes play out, but begin blending new tunes at points so there aren’t “dead spaces” of basic rhythm.

    When it’s more techy/minimal, I’ll do longer blends and play tunes shorter, keeping things in layers so the minimal will sound more fuller.

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    BEAT SWEATS
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    There’s no right or wrong way. Everyone has a voice and a style their own. Ultimately, DJing any sort of music is about manipulating the inherent energy, the ebb and flow, in each production, and knowing the how and the when. Know your tracks. Know your voice. And know the audience aka read the crowd.

    Mix inspired, meaning you can’t just say “I want to mix deep house”. There are no solid lines demarcating genres of music–not just EDM, but all music. Artists of all genres influence and inspire each other to create new music. A good DJ is an inspired artist and seeks to inspire the audience, just the same. They are there to share their music and knowledge, but ultimately their soul. Capitalism likes nicely defined genres so its easier to package and market, yet the artist should never seek the easily defined.

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