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Getting into EDM, need some advice!

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  • September 26, 2012 at 11:27 am #1012614
    madman
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    It’s very wise to build up, creating a tension that’s building up through out the night. I also find that when the night is just getting started it’s better to play calmer music then the music that’s planned for when the dancefloor is packed: people are getting in, wanna have a chat with their friends and have some drinks before the club is full.
    I guess it depends per venue owner. Don’t be affraid to ask them what they’d like you to play or what their audience likes.

    Don’t worry about not being a clubhead. Before I started doing gigs I wasn’t really a clubhead myself. I didn’t go out a lot. What I did to make sure that I had good music for the club was by putting out mixtapes and checking if people (especially clubheads) would dig it. I also regularly check the Top 40 (not that that’s my kind of music), EDM radio channel charts and Beatport top 10 to make sure I have all the hits of the moment.

    It’s no problem at all that you’re 40, it’s about doing what you’r supposed to do: DJ. the crowd cares about the DJ doing a good job, not that he has a tan and just finished high school. For example, at he club I DJ often at we often invite a famous local DJ; he is well into his 40’s but he has so much experience and every time he makes the crowd go wild and they love him for it.

    September 26, 2012 at 11:58 am #1012615
    Stazbumpa
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    Speaking personally:

    Multi genre dance music is an absolute must in my opinion, keep it eclectic unless the guy that is paying you has expressly said otherwise. Don’t pidgeon hole yourself into only one style because, given the massive variety within dance music, to do so is frankly boring. Also don’t ditch the hip hop, it’s true that some is rubbish these days but there is a wealth of older stuff from the late 80’s into the 90’s that simply rocks your socks.

    Onto clubbing. I used to club, although my local scene was limited at best. I never did that much but if you’re gigging regular it’s quickly apparent that your work *is* your clubbing. I haven’t been on an actual night out in nearly 3 years. That said, I would would use some nights out to get a feel for the scene if you’re planning on working in it at some point.

    Finally, age. I speak to you as a nearly 37 year old father of 2, complete with grey bits. Due to my work, most of my friends are at least a decade younger than me and my regular spot sees a dip in customers when im *not* there. Point is, play what rocks, what the punters want to here, and i guarantee you will out perform the perma-tanned, fist pumping fruit cakes who are only interested in playing what they want to hear. With age comes wisdom, be it dealing with people, organising your business or simply staying sober at a gig so you can do the job.
    Use your wisdom, be yourself.

    September 26, 2012 at 12:09 pm #28889
    backtothefront
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    Stazbumpa, post: 29044, member: 1739 wrote:
    Multi genre dance music is an absolute must in my opinion, keep it eclectic unless the guy that is paying you has expressly said otherwise. Don’t pidgeon hole yourself into only one style because, given the massive variety within dance music, to do so is frankly boring..

    Not totally accurate; depending where you’re playing, a top40/mainstream bar/club, yes then mix it up by all means but an underground club night where a style of dance music is known for and expected, most definitely not! Try playing this current craze of commercial EDM in Fabric, London for example would not go down well!!!!

    September 26, 2012 at 3:34 pm #1012627
    ColdVeinUK
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    Thanks for the replies people, much appreciated.

    I better stop over analyzing and start working on getting a proper set together I reckon!

    All the best

    September 26, 2012 at 8:54 pm #1012666
    Stazbumpa
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    backtothefront, post: 29045, member: 1433 wrote: Not totally accurate; depending where you’re playing, a top40/mainstream bar/club, yes then mix it up by all means but an underground club night where a style of dance music is known for and expected, most definitely not! Try playing this current craze of commercial EDM in Fabric, London for example would not go down well!!!!

    *shrug*

    That works if all your gigs are at single music genre clubs. If not, and the chances are usually not, then your music collection will require more than a little variety. Anyway, my caveat is in the bit you quoted 😉

    September 26, 2012 at 9:21 pm #1012671
    backtothefront
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    Stazbumpa, post: 29096, member: 1739 wrote: *shrug*

    That works if all your gigs are at single music genre clubs. If not, and the chances are usually not, then your music collection will require more than a little variety. Anyway, my caveat is in the bit you quoted 😉

    🙂 I think we’re in agreement reading back! 🙂

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