I got a gig for a 35 year old celebration, need some help with tracks!
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I got a gig for a 35 year old celebration, need some help with tracks! Posted on: 10.07.2013 by Rodolfo Oriol Too Long;Didn't Read ----> I need essential tracks from 1980-2010. Hi. A friend of mine, his dad, got me a gig. He's going on vacation that weekend so he asked me to play the gig. I'm supposed to play a 35 year old celebration in a fotball club house. So basicly I'm DJ:ING for 30+. I have the DJ gear needed, and I'm getting speakers, amp, lights and so on from the dad. The gig is in saturday. The thing is, I'm 15 years old and I have very little experience in tracks from 1980-2010. I'm researching at the moment, but I tought it could be easier if I could get some really nice tracks that you know nearly everybody in this age time loves. I have listened to alot of old tracks, but can't remember a single name. If you post them I will prob recognise the sound, so therefore I believe I will have no problem mixing them. I just need some traditional tracks that is essential for a 30+ party. I really need all sort of tracks from this time age, danceable tracks, chill tracks, "bring back the memories" tracks. I will actually be using abit of spotify for this gig, because some tracks is nearly impossible to find in good quality, and because I don't have that much money. And I believe (based on the mainstream music on the radio) that I will play tracks from artists like Taio Cruz, Edward Maya, Cascada and popular tracks on the radio. By now I believe you know I'm not playing this kind of tracks usually, I'm more into drum&bass, haha Artists I know from this time age: Ace of Base Abba Kylie Minogue Sugababes Haddaway Thanks, "Nightcall". | |
| Karolis Petrauskas 12.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by Patch
Now music +1 It's works in a pinch and has just about everything. Also, google the billboard hits for those years. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Top_Hot_100_Hits |
| Yong Aptekar 12.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by PjAndreasson
Dubstep Jungle Moombaton Trap DnB You're set |
| Irmgard Sandness 12.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by b1sh0p
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| Janell Selser 11.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by D-Kem
Always goes over well at birthdays when they're getting up there in age, heh. |
| Danae Dumler 11.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by Timbo21
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| Rodolfo Oriol 11.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by johney
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| Arnulfo Morten 18.07.2013 | well glad you got through the evening
. Keep building your library so this shit doesn't happen again. When i started out i use to take every request that came up. Big mistake hard to build a vibe when your set is so random. I know your trying to please everyone it will come with time. here's a vid that people should watch. |
| Danae Dumler 14.07.2013 | Hey congratulations! Sounds like a great gig. Personally I wouldn't bother with spotify or things like that during a live gig - you never know how solid your internet connection is going to be and you will just get aggravated trying to stream or download every request. It's perfectly acceptable to say "sorry, I don't have that song, but I'll play something else you might like" in such circumstances (and even to be less nice about it in other circumstances). |
| Jerica Salava 14.07.2013 | Just because they are 35 doesn't mean they want to hear old shit. I am 42 and I want to hear something fun new and cool. Bring some classics but don't play a mix of hits from 1987. Just play some good shit and throw in some old stuff when they get drunk. |
| Rodolfo Oriol 14.07.2013 | The gig pretty good! I started to play some chill music at a pretty low volume so everybody can talk and just chit-chat. Then later on when the evening started to take over, I raised the volume and started playing danceable tracks. Everybody danced and I played some abba, some classics and modern dance music (they actually liked avicii, fedde le grand ALOT!). I stumbled some problems which I believe is quite usuall for djs, and that's people who is drunk. A 70 old man went to me and started accusing me for playing shit music. I pointed my finger towards the dancefloor where about 20 people danced and had fun. He went out after that.He later wanted the ABBA classics but I had already played those 2 songs he wanted. During the time I played 2 abba songs, he must of been out or just not there. Alot of drunk women danced around the dj booth too and (tried) to talk to me while I was working. This kind of things didn't actually suprise me, for me it's kinda natural for people to behave a bit wierd when they're drunk. Some is fun and and talk-able when they're drunk and some is aggressive and very annoying. People started requesting and I believe nearly everyone on the dancefloor got their song played. I had some requests on cd while some I had to take on spotify. At the end of the set, the audio coming from spotify started to slow down and crackle. So that resulted in not using spotify at the end (anyone has a idea why it became so? it didn't happen with traktor!). I started flip out, only because I couldn't take requests. But I kept the music playing all the time, I nearly forgot to drink some water which is important if you dj a couple of hours (7 hours for me). I really hated that the audio from spotify started to crackle and go in slow-motion (unplayable). There were all kinds of people on the dancefloor, from techno dudes till metal guys. I played final countdown and the metal guys went nuts, they started dancing like hell. Very fun gig. So apart from that I had to skip the requests at the end, the gig went good! Learned alot from this set, and I'm going to fix that slowmotion-crackle thing with spotify. I got 150$ from 7 hour gig, which for me is huge. |
| Edwardo Rothenberger 14.07.2013 | This is the ultimate birthday track. https://soundcloud.com/timbo21-1/happy-birthday-original-mix |
| Karolis Petrauskas 12.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by Patch
Now music +1 It's works in a pinch and has just about everything. Also, google the billboard hits for those years. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Top_Hot_100_Hits |
| Latoria Kavulich 12.07.2013 | Cover your bases. You need to be prepared for a barrage of requests at parties like this. |
| Yong Aptekar 12.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by PjAndreasson
Dubstep Jungle Moombaton Trap DnB You're set |
| Rodolfo Oriol 12.07.2013 | I got the call from him now. There will only be adults (30+) and he said there will be very different taste in music. So I'm gonna play very "shuffled" music. He said he would like 1-3 classics from the 70s, maybe 80s. He does not want house, but any other genre is welcome. I have prepared myself pretty good, I have actually set 3 lists: Chill songs (love songs), Disco (Danceable music), classics (swedish songs, other) I will write at sunday morning how the gig went. |
| Irmgard Sandness 12.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by b1sh0p
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| Hipolito Scionti 12.07.2013 | |
| Sonja Roybal 12.07.2013 | You want to play stuff from their prime, not when they were 6. Actually, 35 is still pretty contemporary. Just play good music. |
| Doreen Schurle 12.07.2013 | Don't forget it's 2013 now; 35 year olds were the people who were out raving in the late 90s/early 2000s, so your best bet will be Trance/Techno from around that time period, not 70s/80s cheese. |
| Janell Selser 11.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by D-Kem
Always goes over well at birthdays when they're getting up there in age, heh. |
| Danae Dumler 11.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by Timbo21
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| Alla Bluemke 11.07.2013 | Not everyone at the party will be 35 dude. Play around to all ages and groups. Don't just stick to an 80's party. Make sure you hit current stuff too, hes 35 not dead and out of music. |
| Rodolfo Oriol 11.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by johney
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| Edwardo Rothenberger 11.07.2013 | Play this. It's great for 45 y/o's https://soundcloud.com/justbebushwac...-december-2012 |
| Lauretta Ehrhorn 11.07.2013 | The biggest thing to remember with this gig is that you're playing for the whole room, not just the birthday boy. He won't want to hear tunes that only he likes and have a dead party. This gig will take skill reading the room and understanding what will work when and with who. Honestly you'd be better sidestepping it for now. No worse feeling than a bad gig. If you do decide to go ahead I'd go in with loads of 90s (house r&b Pop etc)some indie classics from 80s to present, a selection of quality disco, some modern pop...in fact a multitude of genres. These kind of gigs demand a huge library with an even bigger knowledge of music. |
| Augustine Mitzen 11.07.2013 | I'd also say 90's stuff is way more fitting for 35 year old, believe about it, born in 1978 |
| Layne Koop 11.07.2013 | http://www.80smusicvids.com/ |
| Augustine Mitzen 11.07.2013 | Check out GTA radio station playlists. Seriously |
| Jonathan Chiuchiolo 11.07.2013 | When did 30 become 50... all these tracks are way too inappropriate. The best thing to do is talk to the guy who's birthday it is and ask them what they like by sending them a list of a few genres and ask them to pick out the ones they like the most, from there you can guess the rest. |
| Rodolfo Oriol 11.07.2013 | Michael Jackson will definitely be played |
| Lilliana Perris 11.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by jakeintox
You have to! |
| Ethel Feigum 11.07.2013 | I am 35, and I approve of MaxOne's list. Fun stuff to mix, too! I wouldn't be surprised if some current top 40 went over well, too. Not To my personal tastes, but I do know a lot of people in my age group (especially girls!) who will get down to some Justin Timberlake or Rhianna. Throw in some Michael Jackson, too. |
| Rodolfo Oriol 11.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by thisisian
is to mix classical old tracks with some modern tracks. But we will see |
| Hipolito Scionti 11.07.2013 | All good tunes on this CD. If you can't get the CD download tunes individually http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kisstory-Urb...s_all_1#disc_1 Disc: 1 1. Back To Life - Soul II Soul 2. Got To Have Your Love - Mantronix 3. Now That We've Found Love - Heavy D & The Boyz feat. Aaron Hall 4. Apparently Nothin' - Young Disciples 5. Dream On Dreamer - The Brand New Heavies 6. Let The Beat Hit 'Em - Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam 7. I Can't Get No Sleep - Masters At Work 8. Respect - Adeva 9. Ghetto Heaven - Family Stand 10. Always There - Incognito 11. There's Nothing Like This - Omar 12. I Should've Known Better - Mica Paris 13. Bust A Move - Young MC 14. Paid In Full - Eric B & Rakim 15. Don't Believe The Hype - Public Enemy 16. Gonna Make You Sweat - C+C Music Factory 17. Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out - Freakpower 18. Space Cowboy - Jamiroquai Disc: 2 1. Right Here - SWV 2. I Got 5 On It - Luniz 3. Around The Way Girl - LL Cool J 4. Mr Wendal - Arrested Development 5. Don't Walk Away - Jade 6. Age Ain't Nothing But A Number - Aaliyah 7. Let's Talk About Sex - Salt N Pepa 8. Motownphilly - Boyz II Men 9. Poison - Bell Biv DeVoe 10. My Lovin' - En Vogue 11. I Wanna Sex You Up - Color Me Badd 12. Waterfalls - TLC 13. Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince 14. Mr Loverman - Shabba Ranks feat. Chevelle Franklin 15. Bonita Applebum - A Tribe Called Quest 16. Turn It Up - Busta Rhymes 17. Street Tuff - Double Trouble & The Rebel MC 18. My Definitioin Of A Boombastic - Dream Warriors 19. I Love Your Smile - Shanice 20. Rump Shaker - Wreckx-N-Effect |
| Marshall Aby 11.07.2013 | There's plenty of bootleg breaks of classic funk/80s/90s stuff in the Juno Download charts at the moment, some of that might go down well. |
| Latia Sotak 11.07.2013 | Just because they're over 30, doesn't mean they want to listen to chessy old 80's crap all evening
! I know this will sound patronising (& it really isn't meant to), but you're 15 years old. .......everybody over 20 is going to seem like an old git to you!! Start fairly safe, by all means. But I bet you'll be cranking out the stuff you want to play to a rocking dancefloor before the end of the evening . (......said this 51 year old!!) |
| Rodolfo Oriol 11.07.2013 | I'm getting a call from him today, I'm going to ask what kind of music he wants to be played and so on. My dad is also going to help me find some good tracks (he's 47). The dad I'm getting the gig from also has lots of CD's and he know alot music from the 90s+. I've played for 10 years old kids, 16 years old and soon 30 year old adults (there will maybe be some kids around). This WILL be a challenge. |
| Hipolito Scionti 11.07.2013 | Hmmm tricky gig Massive baptism of fire Drop this at some point. I'm 36 |
| Latoria Kavulich 11.07.2013 |
Originally Posted by djproben
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| Latoria Kavulich 11.07.2013 | I'm 36 and would punch you in the face if you played that at my party *wink* |
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