What makes an amazing mix?

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What makes an amazing mix?

Hi,
I’ve been DJing for a while now and I’m thinking about uploading some mixes to youtube.
So I’m just wondering what you guys think makes a great mix?
Many thanks, Patrick.

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While listening suddenly realising the next song already dropped, going back to find the transition and being unable to find (or it takes like 5 attempts)

With music you don’t know of course.

OR

Suddenly hearing a sick mash-up of some of your favorite songs (preferably live & legit)

OR

When the DJ himself is obviously building up to a climax by effects and sample/loop choices and whatnot (also preferably live & legit)

My 2 cents

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Good music. Period.

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A good mix of genres. Nothing worse than a repetitive kick drum every 4th for an hour :cringe:

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Pfftt call your self a dj :stuck_out_tongue:

Energy is what makes a good mix, transfer that through audio to the listener BIG WIN

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pffft yourself. You may think you have all the energy in the world but I’m still walking out on you after 1 hour of “unce unce unce unce unce.”

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What even at 200bpm??

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You know, I guess there’s people that still want to hear an insert genre here mix so in that case I suppose they’re gonna get what they ask for.

It’s subjective in the end I suppose.

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Its so subjective, generally I feel a good intro is important, then good tunes to follow and try and vary your transitions…

ive made mixes that some of my friends like and then others are critical off, hwat to do, at the end of the day you cant please everyone.

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jprime - this is why I like your remixes. Same attitude as me to tunes. I tend to refer to it as ‘musical ADHD’

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Nothing better than a repetitive kick drum every 4th for hours on end…:sunglasses:

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:blush:

Thanks homes - check your PM box…need some feedback on this new one :wink:

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Horses for courses innit … this doesn’t appeal to me, whereas jprimes stuff does.

I’m sure there are many people who can’t stand it, but love 128bpm 4/4 bosh for 6hrs.

That’s why there’s different types of tunes innit?

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Ta!

Just had a quick listen. It has promise :stuck_out_tongue:

(I’ll bounce you some more detailed feedback in a bit)

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I dunno about bedroom mixes, I’ve always been a live DJ and only a live DJ. But I would say if the crowd loves it but is also amazed it works. Thats what makes a good mix. When you see people grinning and turning to their friend being like “shit its thats song. and that song. amazing”. Thats a good mix.

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+1 :thumbsup:

Its all about the Music.

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i like it when things make me laugh while listening to a mix.

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Two things above all else,

  1. Good Programming

  2. Solid transitions

If you nail those two I could honestly care less what you’re playing

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I dunno. It’s been more than an hour for me… as a matter of fact, it’s been about 20 years. Still loving it.

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I must admit, it’s a personal thing, but a 4/4 kick for 4+ hours would leave me completely turned on if the DJ made me lost in the music.