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ParticipantFor some reason didn’t get the links right there (tried twice to sort it out). The second tune was meant to be Liquid – Sweet Harmony.
ParticipantIts 1991 and Im doing my military service. My friend comes to me and hands a C-cassette and tells me this will blow your mind. This is the first time I hear mostly Belgian and Dutch techno (as it was called then). “Simple” but magically addictive tune. After listening to the tape, my soul was gone to this type of music and illegal raves was awaiting to be visited. Riiiiight and the black horse of R&S record label was among first ones I got to know.
XL recordings became one of those massive labels as well as R&S and later on Bonzai. This tune still works for me and using in mixes as well. Since I’m a complete sucker for piano loops this is among the early era piano tunes.
The third from same time frame is a tune I simple couldn’t get enough of. The blacklights, neon colors, magical moments and memories. This tune sums it all up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x45BtoJpoks
So many to choose of so this Friday these 3 tunes for you to enjoy.
ParticipantGreat posts so far and had to give my input as well.
I have also lived the old school days and been in fantastic venues dancing and blowing my mind away of the work of DJ:s playing live sets.
My definition of a modern DJ is that he/she is able to mix tunes live, understand the music and genres. No matter the formats or software used, since the sync button isn`t a magic button that solves everything 😀 . I understand that in certain events you have a pre recorded set since things need to go by the minute. I think this can get many confused out there. If you get caught doing this with an audience (club etc.) then you’re not in my mind a DJ, just a random person in the booth.
A DJ is a person who will as already mentioned take you on a journey for a short moment and create ever lasting memories. As well as bringing new life in tunes in their own way and style.Patrick
ParticipantHi,
Trust your ears! I also use Traktor pro 2 and I was totally clueless and confused on all the things you mentioned. Keep it simple in the first moments since the software abilities will help you do wild things later on. You use cues as you did on vinyl so it will take some time to add those. Searching for great loops and marking them is also a great tool, since you see on your screen where the loop is marked on the track. Since you have vinyl mixing background I say again trust your ears, since all the fancy stuff will only help you out to do layers and all kind of fun stuff (if you wish to do it). I personally love the fact that you can add spices and layer tracks while doing a mix set. I have only scratched the surface off what potential Traktor pro have to offer so will keep an eye as well on the possible comments made here.
Regards
PatrickParticipantBack in the days you also had to have contacts (yes these days as well). Since in import shops there were behind the counter records that never came out to the rest. Some parties you never would hear about if you didn’t have a contact who told/invited you there. New interesting times we live in.
ParticipantThank you for the warm welcome! I will “harass” you in the future atleast on one subject. Involves mixing happy hardcore type of music. This has been so far the most fustrating thing to do properly. Yes youre right Terry that everyone can DJ these days thanks to all the tools. As mentioned in some of the articles all the music is easy to reach these days so thats so much easier than back in the days trying to get vinyls from special import stores or abroad. Also the fact that you can buy tracks directly from artist all over the world is brilliant. Not done that yet since im terribly old school and want to own the physical copy.
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