Nowadays DJ’s prepare their set, every minute of it. I think you are one of the only ones who still DJ live, that’s why it makes you so special❤️

@sarcasticfishy2963

Жыл бұрын

You really should watch more videosets of DJs, your mind would be blown.

@officialwintur

3 ай бұрын

I feel that djs that plan their sets see their sets shows what ever you want to call it as an extension of their music production.Which I prefer because if I’m going to a Rezz show I know what to expect…her style but if I went to a Rezz show and she played a mix of genres that isn’t close to her production I would be confused 😂 I respect that Luke is more of a DJ when he plays sets,its not easy from experience

This is what always made DJs to be great DJs, for me: great track selection, and timing/storytelling. It has never been technical prowess, or anything. No scratching or etc. Just the basic song choices, and timing on where those songs dropped.

@sarcasticfishy2963

Жыл бұрын

Seriously? In year 2023 maybe... Hence that is why we have such awful music, and more or less DJs who just want monies and to be kings. The really good DJs, the ones who kept mixing for 20 years or more, don't follow this stupidity of a rule. They played what they liked and loved, and thru that, got the following they still have. But hei, do what you will, add to the list of "one song wonders", or in this case, a DJ known for doing a few festivals, then dissapeared.

@aaronbazil

Жыл бұрын

@Sarcastic Fishy if you're going to see a DJ competition that's fine to show off your DJ skills. If I'm going to a rave, I'm looking for new music I've never heard not your mixing skills. Today's current music (which if you can't find good music that's on your tunnel vision and close mindedness) has nothing to do with DJ's and festivals. Wrong argument proposition.

@aaronbazil

Жыл бұрын

I'll put it this simply, but you've already made up your mind on being closed off so I know I'm talking to a fucking wall, but here it anyways: Being technically proficient at DJing is the prerequisite for getting the job. Your song choices are what make you a great DJ. Anybody can learn to mix, but nobody has your ears.

@sarcasticfishy2963

Жыл бұрын

@@aaronbazil Going to raves to hear new music? LOL, ok. There is a thing called Beatport, Juno, or various podcasts if you want to find new music. Raves are for dancing. Yes, you get to hear new music, but in majority, those are unreleased tracks from DJs/producers. But I guess that is why you see people in festivals that look like they missed the road at the intersection and ended up at the party. But hei, there are cameras, be sure to wave ;) To each their own, but the atmosphere at parties are far from what they used to be. I wonder why? As for today's music, big festivals and shi* playing there is what is the main reason and influence for new music being created (in majority). Since the explosion of big festivals (primarly in US), music quality went down, by a lot. I grew up with music and DJs in late 90, early 2000s. They were in different league compared to what you get today, and that is where I learned the art. And the most important thing- the music was much better. So were the DJs, either for their skills, or for doing their own thing, not going with the crowd, following cheers and money. It's the total opposite of what you get today. And that is just sad. Being technically proficient is what gets you the job? ROFL. You meant to say, computers and equipment does that? You got it wrong. Everyone, and their grandma can learn to mix on todays equipment, everyone and their grandma can download "beatport's top 10". But only a few can actually mix.

@aaronbazil

Жыл бұрын

@Sarcastic Fishy So you agree with me lol you pretty much said what I said except for music in the 90s being better than today's. I agree with you on that for sure since that's how I grew up too. It's the foundation for today's stuff. But you can't tell me there's not a single artist today that you think is fucking unbelievable. There's no fucking way. And one more thing too I agree with you on: yeah sure the main festivals have normies, but that doesn't equate to crap. If you're just using EDC festival as an example of crap festivals, then maybe. But bro, even in those festivals there are artists you gotta admit are really fucking good. Even 90s & 2000s had good and bad artists. You can't be telling me every song in that time was a masterpiece. C'mon.

Love storytelling in my sets. Something that works well for me is tracks that have similar vocals but a different beat that let's me change things up without people even realizing the track changed.

i kind of think of creating micro sets. try to play to similar tracks together, choose a track that i will build to in 2 or 3 tracks and then cap that with a banger or unique selection. then bring it back with some space or a slower tempo or a beat less track, just something that acts as a refresh. if ive been quick mixing ill do a long mix between two tracks to then bring it back around with a quick pace. lately when i've been feeling a peak has been reached but its still early ill bring in a track that might be similar in subject matter but stylistically very different to act as a bridge only to bring the original track back in to emphasize the contrast. tonight i had no idea what i was going to play but i had one of my favorite sets because i took my time at the beginning and didnt rush trying to please everyone. sometimes the steady long build up works very well too.

I really like you giving attention to this. In my vision, story telling of Dj's is on lifesupport to be fair. Here are a few reasons I think why; - The structure of tracks nowadays lack "filler". The climax of tracks are way shorter and tracks are shorter themselves as compared to a long way back. We have more happening in a shorter timespan. - Mobile phones. Good for a lot of things but they kill the dancefloor. - The crowd expects something from particular Dj's. And, Dj's must deliver. - Events are way more commercial and stages and light/special effects play a bigger role. This makes story telling more "complicated". - Too often all mixes of tracks in a set are predictable. At certain points you know the echo/delay effect kicking in is the end of the transition. - A stage is often one style only. Dj's used to be tastemakers and let you taste exotic music. Maybe you've guessed by my username what format I like. I do not want to start a digital vs analog discussion. Both have their pro's and con's. Rave on!

Great tips!!! A cardinal sin I see DJ's committing is just playing bangers and not venturing out of the realm

@Latrice0021

19 күн бұрын

No creativity at all. lol

You summed up everything I've thought of in the last 32 years of deejaying in 10 minutes.

"The DJ Story" resonated with me. As a still newbie DJ, going on my 3rd year, one of the best pieces of advice I received was from a friend and fellow DJ. I was stressing out over creating a setlist for an important demo, and she told me "You're over analyzing. Try to feel the music, and let it take you where it wants to go." I am still learning, but I keep that advice close to heart. I can play a technically perfect set (1 out of 100 tries) but if it's flat, it's a failure. I livestreamed one this Wednesday where I had one of your "Worst fails of all time" moments, but people told me they really enjoyed it and felt that it was good energy for them.

We need more conceptual videos as djs I’ve djed for 15+ years and I’ll say the hardest thing to find information wise is always the conceptual perspective and artist or dj takes upon a mix or edit Thats process right would explain so mu h

Exactly the kind of advice I was missing lately. Thank you Luke! Always delivering these golden nuggets for us

If dj is popular, the crowd will be having fun always because they like him, so every song is the best for them 😅

Thanks you !!!

Luke, thank you so much for this video! It'll definitely help me in my next sets. I've been following you for 7 years now and even though I remember you talking about some of these tips in older vlogs or tweets, I feel like this video just summarised it all perfectly. Ls up, rave safely, and salute!

Thank you for the refresh Luke!

love this, thank you luke

Gracias Bro, your wisdom is always valued and appreciated.

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate these videos.

Awesome video Luke, thank you. Also I like and really enjoy your “in my mind” videos too

The most incredible video ever, I really needed that!!! Thank you, a real lifesaver!!!

Loved your performance at Palmesus this summer, keep the bangers coming👌

Such great Tips Luke! I can tell that the set is such different when you use those advices of reading the crowd and have this feeling of the energy in the room. Another tip that I also like is, know your tracks. Because then, you can switch fast and be really creative as well and use the perfect track at that moment.

Thanks for the tips master Luke

Essential stuff. Thanks buddy🎉

Thank you ! this is great advice .

Wow very informative thanks Luke!

👍👍 absolutely amazing tips for me as a Dj. Thanks ❤

Awesome vlog, Luke!

Thanks for that real good explained Tips! The worst sets to listen to are those full prepared sets. In my opinion you can prepare a transition ore two, to prepare some fast "sets" of tracks that working good together. But as you said, with a full prepared set, you can't react to the crowd. Made that Mistake once, will never do it again...

LOVE!

Thaks Laidback Luke you aré amazing and I say that you aré the Best DJ in the world thanks for that

its all true my idol.. all your advice and teaching will help me what im right now... Thank You 🙏🙏🙌🙌

binging these tbh

Respect and thanks. This ends the discussion on prerecordings.

Golden Rules! :)

Amazing ! I’m in my 5th year DJing and i am looking forward to grow from this 👍

Well spoke !! Dj talk 👍

Props Luke looks like you finally created a studio room for yourself. Should give us a VLOG tour.

The best dj

I just started djing and man I can truly say this man speaks the truth I wanna play and have some of my personality and culture in each of my track selections… I’ll keep working! If you can luke give me some constructive criticism on my last mini mix on my channel

Highly important concepts

I always considering what kind of genres that's the crowd want to hear maybe something they never hear before but they love it or maybe a songs that everyones knew, until eventually i make 7 different sets depending on where i play the sets. Couple of friend know that i have bipolar dis so that's making sure them on how i can find and mix different genres with different bpm, from 128 intros to 155 in the middle then back to 128 and suddenly goes down to 108 for the outro. I'm just saying when something become your passion maybe from hobby or other stuff it's always come an improvement from anyside of your life. 😁✌️

Omggg thats the worst !!! I dont mind request either but they dont understand you have to work it in !

Also you can get there and the equipment is crappy! And you gotta perform with it sadly. I had to use a broken CDJ 3000, yes CDJ 3000 isn’t indestructible like it shows in the commercials and hype people talk about.

1000% I tried to play it by pre prepared sets and nothing work so I had to test other tracks that finally got immediate reaction so I went that way then was finally able to take them on the journey!