Question About Track Orders!!

[AryanH]

When ever I go to do a mix, it takes me the longest time to decide in what order i should play my tracks (For example; should i start my mix with the uplifting tracks first? or should i pick up the past after?) is it wrong to first start with the calm tracks then start to pick up the past?

[Lilac]

I used to do that. Now I just don't mess about. People usually get bored into a mix if it takes to long to start up. I just jump straight in with something and it's worked well for me.

There's nothing wrong with starting off and then building up, but it depends what the mix is for.

[Rexx]

Read the crowd. They will tell you.

I usually start with an intro track to set the mood of the party.

[Lilac]

You can't read a crowd for the first song in a mix. =s

[photojojo]

Or when you're in your bedroom and there is no crowd. If it's a 30 minute mix bang away. If it's a two + hour mix start slow.

[Rexx]

Sure you can. They may no be dancing, but they're mingling. They wear certain clothing. They have certain drinks in their hand. They act a certain way. You just have to scan and watch carefully. You can even hear the hum of chatter in a crowd. You can always determine the best way to start with any crowd. It took me many years, but works every time.

[Rexx]

If your bedroom, then start the way you feel. Then build yourself up.

[Lilac]

Sure you can. They may no be dancing, but they're mingling. They wear certain clothing. They have certain drinks in their hand. They act a certain way. You just have to scan and watch carefully. You can even hear the hum of chatter in a crowd. You can always determine the best way to start with any crowd. It took me many years, but works every time.

I disagree completely. If you're starting a club night off, there's no one there. Play whatever you like.
If like Jojo said, it's a bedroom - play whatever.

[Rexx]

I'm really sad that you disagree "completely". I thought I was giving some great advice, because this always works for me, and it took a great deal of trial and error.

[photojojo]

I'm really sad that you disagree "completely". I thought I was giving some great advice, because this always works for me, and it took a great deal of trial and error.

It's okay Rexx, I agree with you.