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0208 367 5217 |
Party Music |
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We
find everyone prefers different music styles at different times. What we
think of as good music is not often the same as good party music. For an
example many people would list classical music as their favorites but classical
music will never fill a disco party dance floor. The exception to this was
in 1981 a medley record called "hooked on classics" did work for
about two weeks. If its a mixed age group party like a wedding or other
family parties the DJ needs to find a blend of music that everyone is happy
with. If the DJ achieves this then the party will take on a group cohesion
and people are more likely to go with the flow. In the perfect party situation
everyone develops a collective feeling of goodwill and even if they are
not keen on a particular record or style of music will still join in the
fun anyway. The DJ needs to be flexible and adapt quickly.
In the average party there is only time for about 70 tunes, so there is no time for error. If its a mixed aged group party we aim for the middle ground, the latest chart music with the greatest floor fillers of the past will probable be a good mix. If its a theme night party like an 80's pop party or a 70's disco night then we will aim for the most danceable tracks and not waste time on a tune that people cant remember or did not fill the dance floor when it was first released. Tunes do have a play by date even if a record that worked at the time like hooked on classics (mentioned earlier) is played at a 80's party today it will cause a walk off. If the party has a more defined music preference like a party for teenagers, we will include the latest chart music, concentrating on requests and the groups preferred music styles. There is no point playing the current UK number 1 tune if its from a indie band and everyone at the party only likes R&B. What ever type of party you are having with the right music mix the party should build to a crescendo where everyone is involved. Often this happens towards the end of the evening but sometimes certain factors such as a sunday christening party, with work the next day or if its a party with lots of parents of young children may mean people go home early. The DJ needs to gauge this and aim to peak the evening earlier if necessary. There is no point playing all the the top tunes after most people have gone home. Essentially a good party DJ needs to have a fantastic knowledge of all kinds of music and adapt quickly. To do this well your party DJ needs years of experience performing at all kinds of Party and playing all kinds of party music. |
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