Party Music Djs
During the average
party there is only enough time to play around 70 tunes so there's no
time to waste on something that is out of context.The right Music mix
can make or break your occasion and the tunes selected by the DJ should
match the moment and the audience. We find everyone has different tastes
and they prefer different music styles at different times.The DJ needs
a great knowledge of all kinds of music and be able to adapt quickly.
Often we find good
party music is not the same as good music. For example many people would
list classical music amongst their all time favorites, however its unlikely
classical music will ever fill a dance floor at a party. Likewise few
people would ever listen to a tune like Y.M.C.A at home, but at many parties
its a must play record. This is because in a party situation most people
relax into a collective sprit of goodwill and think "its a party,
lets have a laugh and join in". To create this feeling the dj must
first find the right balance and create a feeling of confidence that its
going to be a brilliant party.
Playing cheesy tunes
can work fine in a Family party but for a 21st birthday party with few
people over 25 years old the music mix may be more up to date and have
a harder edge. If the DJ plays Y.M.C.A at some 21st birthday parties there
will be a riot. We always ask for a list of requested music and as these
requests are played it helps build confidence and create the positive
buzz we are aiming for. The DJ can then start mixing in other similar
tunes and music from complimentary styles. For example if loads of R&B
tracks have been requested and are going down well then current Rock/indie
etc probably isn't going to work that well, however hip hop and bashment
probably will. At a party every record the DJ plays should be in reaction
to how well the one before it was received.
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