I don't watch any other dj'ing channel. Really there's no point, because you break it down to what the art actually is and don't puff it up with elitism, technobabble and veiled shilling for corporations. By demystifying, you actually make the art more relevant and vital. And your experiences are so very interesting and valuable. There have been moments when I've been low at trying to get venues to respond to me, but your videos have kept my mood bright so I don't give up. I feel like the past three years have been an attack on true revelry, perhaps in order the corporations can move in and monopolise on nightlife, so many smaller venues now struggling, and it has felt to me like the devil himself has tried to stop the dance, the real dance, from happening. But like I say, your videos have kept my spirits up.
I learned exactly this recently when I played my first wedding. The couple had very specific song requests from pop to rock to metal. As a Tech House / Bass House DJ I quickly realised that as long as I was playing the bangers and had sick track selection and watched the dance floor like a hawk people were happy ... sure it meant I couldn't do my usual tricks and sick transitions but it honestly didn't matter, people were stoked.
Well said. It's funny as even though at pop events you may not be playing tracks you like personally, but the energy on the dance floor can still be super exhilarating :) Thanks for sharing
THANK YOU!!! Ever since I started learning how to DJ a couple of years ago, I've always struggled to mix metal and rock (my first loves in music). This helps sooo much!
I've been a long time metalhead and club dj, but only now after all these years have I thought about putting these two worlds together like you've shown here. That simple mix from closer to down with the sickness inspired me to digitize and load my alternative and metal collection into rekordbox. So many possibilities.
cue points.Quicker mixes like a chop or echo out or fade out after using cue points.Also knowing your tunes so you can better handle beats that vary and in clubs like this programming your set is key.I started djing mixing rock pop dance and alternative.What we call open format now.Sometimes one can re drum a track or re edit it to make it more mixable.I am no good at beat gridding so i just try to learn the key points that i can mix on and having it all in order of bpms and key helps though in the days of vinyl that meant some trial error at finding what worked when sorting out a crate.
As you know rock music has so many different sub genres. I play them on my dj sets. From death/industrial metal and punk all the way to glam and classic rock. Trying to get all of this to blend in can be hard work particularly if someone comes up and asks for requests which can sometimes kill the vibe. I always draw up a playlist which matches the venue and the people that frequent them. Taking your advice is priceless in the way it works. Great video!
I'm sitting on my couch waiting for my first controller to get delivered. I have 250 metal tracks download and I'm pumped to learn how to mix them. Thanks for the tips! And I love your positive energy, message and realness. Keep it up man!
Such a quality selection of tracks there! Took me back to the "good old days" of being a long haired metal head. I've never tried mixing that kind of music before, but this inspires me to crack out the old CD collection and rock out for a while 🤘🧔🤘
4:24 ""Honestly speaking from the heart, the shadows, as long as you don't dwell in them too long, they carry epic lessons"" Great man! Please to meet you! Great tips an mixes, subscribed! Gratitude, see ya!
Dj stuff aside you’re one of the best instructors I’ve ever heard/seen, I would love some long form content, for those new to djing I think your approach really makes an impact, I’m 26 and just getting into mixing and whereas other channels have very technical information and stuff they offer what I see from you I haven’t seen anywhere else is your genuine contagios positive that makes me want to KEEP watching the whole video, I have adhd so some days it’s hard to focus on longer videos, not a problem here lol
There come those days where you feel lost as you learn this craft.. then you find a new video from the guy who has taught you the most talking about all the music you grew up on....
Absolutely love this. As I'm a person who loves Indie & switching up genres this is perfect. 100% agree taking people on a musical journey really is the key. Looking forward to more of these longer videos!
As a dj on CRR I really want to start doing a rock/punk/ska show every now and again just to break up the tech house I normally play, this is really useful info, cheers Andrew.
This was great! I've got a buddy who focuses more on rock/blues, and has been struggling with mixing tracks, so it's great to have something to send him to help him out
Hi Andrew, your classes really made an impact in my life, I went from being a frustrated bedroom dj to play for 500 people every Saturday as a resident. Unfortunately I can't afford the full course (the exchange rate in Argentina is insane), but I'm glad that you keep posting long videos. May I suggest a topic for a video?: How do you convey emotions throughout a set, how do you mix different feelings, how to reach people on a deeper level beyond dancing
Going through things too. Truth is, i needed this end message. Thanks. Dont dwell in the shadows for too long and learn from those lessons. I like that! Cheers 🍻 Djing helped me back from my coma from head trauma. It was the best therapy.
Blink for ever! This vid makes me so nostalgic! Great work from the greatest Teacher ever. Is it time for another reunion!?! Love to see you doing what lights you up and makes you happy.
Thankyou perfect timing with mixing rock ,iam a technique and dance and when someone asks for a gig and it's out of your league it's best for a challenge always thankyou buddy
Great to see a longer video Andrew and something quite different. Thanks again for all the content, it's been huge for my progression. Still on that streak, just crossed 300 days. Played 5 gigs in the last two and a bit months. Thank you ❤️
I would love a longform video of mixing rock music. I'm constantly in my own edm world now, but I used to be a rockhead. I want to be able to mix sets for all my rock buddies who dont connect with house or trap.
Wow I too enjoyed that so much. I'm playing at a skate park opening here in siargao and if you can give me some more of these cool tracks, i would totally be so happy. 🤘Btw i learned so much from all your vids. Keep it up.
Ok, not to be that weird guy who comments twice two days in a row as I do... but as I watch this again a day later... I love how passionate you get singing TOOL lol
It's funny as there's certain parts of certain tracks that can never be ignored - meaning let's say I am at a party and everyone's talking and Tool Stinkfist is playing in the background, when that part comes on, I have to give it my full attention - it's too powerful and deserves my respect. Tool - Stinkfist in particular took me from bands like Nirvana and standard verse chorus, verse chorus stuff to the world of progressive rock and IMO Stinkfist has the greatest build up of all time hahaha - thanks for noticing and commenting :)
Your video dj success mindset is what revealed to me you’re a true teacher, then I started watching your other stuff and the the way you teach while explaining all the stuff I would think to ask and teachers might not think to explain because it’s common knowledge in the industry, teaching is more than just knowing it’s understanding the beginners mindset and reaching them where they are and using all that experience that you’ve gotten through all the different things you’ve done to have the perspective to guide people in the right direction, thank you for the videos
What a great human experience. Came here for some DJ knowledge but I left feeling lit up from your positive, genuine message of community. Grateful! Keep it up
Glad you're planning to continue producing the longer videos, the reason why i'm subbed to channel. The shorts don't really put across the point to me other than the title of therefore don't watch them. Don't follow the trends, maybe a short for a teaser of full length tutorial only. Keep up great work though!
Haha! That was awesome! Took me right back to the ol' days🤘Keep killin those decks brother, you are inspiring and you keep it really real which I totally appreciate, cos yeah, sometimes things aren't great, and I'm glad you do what you love and share that energy with us 🧡
Really interesting video and right on time for me personally. I started DJ a year and a half ago and learned on trance and house. As I'm getting better I can usually find a way to mix so many more things! Being able to mix more genres than 128 bpm EDM, and it actually sounding great has been one of the most satisfying signs of my progress. Great video and advice. Taking my time with the easier music and challenging myself with some different genres and bpms helped so much.
I love your videos and I'm learning a lot from them. Also a pleasure to see how much you enjoyed the songs played here, some alternative classics. Keep on keeping on!
Loved this video. Your an absolute legend and excellent teacher. I just finished your one month course (ok it took me 3 months, live gets in the way). It has literally took my skills to another level. Metal n rock is a favourite of mine too would really be interesting in seeing a more in depth vid on this genre. Keep doing what you do best.
Perhaps the methods of this video apply to 70's disco too. If you can mix it, go for it, if not, then keep in mind dance floors care more about rack selection that transitions, but do cool transitions whenever you are able :)
Djing rock music is pretty easy. Good money for the job. Not my fave genre to mix but my fave to listen. However dnb and open format is a different ball game. Super challenging.
Awesome playlist... Will you please create one including some october ends songs? Try Dark which is the newest one, then Call Me Before I'm Dead, Play Time, Of Stars all SLAP!!!!
So cool! I hit like before seeing the video! Please make more long videos about cool transition of melodic techno and including vocals and accapellas over some techno beast. Thanks man!
I really looked forward for a video like this. DJ tutorials to this kind of music are sooooo rare ( non existing) . Wish you could do some more and go more into detail! Maybe some Metalcore etc. Like you said: track selection is King but fading in and out feels boring.
Love Closer to Down With the Sickness! But what were all the steps you took to get there? I see a lot of controller touches but don't know what each did. Would you be able to explain? Ty!
Insane mix.. Can you please make one with some October Ends songs? Try Dark which is the newest one, then Call Me Before I'm Dead, Play Time, Of Stars all SLAP!!!
I don't watch any other dj'ing channel. Really there's no point, because you break it down to what the art actually is and don't puff it up with elitism, technobabble and veiled shilling for corporations. By demystifying, you actually make the art more relevant and vital. And your experiences are so very interesting and valuable. There have been moments when I've been low at trying to get venues to respond to me, but your videos have kept my mood bright so I don't give up. I feel like the past three years have been an attack on true revelry, perhaps in order the corporations can move in and monopolise on nightlife, so many smaller venues now struggling, and it has felt to me like the devil himself has tried to stop the dance, the real dance, from happening. But like I say, your videos have kept my spirits up.
I learned exactly this recently when I played my first wedding. The couple had very specific song requests from pop to rock to metal. As a Tech House / Bass House DJ I quickly realised that as long as I was playing the bangers and had sick track selection and watched the dance floor like a hawk people were happy ... sure it meant I couldn't do my usual tricks and sick transitions but it honestly didn't matter, people were stoked.
Well said. It's funny as even though at pop events you may not be playing tracks you like personally, but the energy on the dance floor can still be super exhilarating :) Thanks for sharing
THANK YOU!!! Ever since I started learning how to DJ a couple of years ago, I've always struggled to mix metal and rock (my first loves in music). This helps sooo much!
I've been a long time metalhead and club dj, but only now after all these years have I thought about putting these two worlds together like you've shown here. That simple mix from closer to down with the sickness inspired me to digitize and load my alternative and metal collection into rekordbox. So many possibilities.
cue points.Quicker mixes like a chop or echo out or fade out after using cue points.Also knowing your tunes so you can better handle beats that vary and in clubs like this programming your set is key.I started djing mixing rock pop dance and alternative.What we call open format now.Sometimes one can re drum a track or re edit it to make it more mixable.I am no good at beat gridding so i just try to learn the key points that i can mix on and having it all in order of bpms and key helps though in the days of vinyl that meant some trial error at finding what worked when sorting out a crate.
As you know rock music has so many different sub genres. I play them on my dj sets. From death/industrial metal and punk all the way to glam and classic rock. Trying to get all of this to blend in can be hard work particularly if someone comes up and asks for requests which can sometimes kill the vibe. I always draw up a playlist which matches the venue and the people that frequent them. Taking your advice is priceless in the way it works. Great video!
Thanks Woody
That transition from Closer to The Sickness is fire.
I’d love you to upload/make available a full set rock mix!!!!
I'm sitting on my couch waiting for my first controller to get delivered. I have 250 metal tracks download and I'm pumped to learn how to mix them. Thanks for the tips! And I love your positive energy, message and realness. Keep it up man!
Such a quality selection of tracks there! Took me back to the "good old days" of being a long haired metal head. I've never tried mixing that kind of music before, but this inspires me to crack out the old CD collection and rock out for a while 🤘🧔🤘
Missed these Andrew! Glad you’re still out here🤘🏼 looking forward to more DJ / life lessons
4:24 ""Honestly speaking from the heart, the shadows, as long as you don't dwell in them too long, they carry epic lessons"" Great man! Please to meet you! Great tips an mixes, subscribed! Gratitude, see ya!
Love to see you rocking out!! Also important stuff
THE BEST channel for someone looking to learn how to DJ. LOVE YOUR WORK BROTHER
I appreciate that!
You're such a good person, I really appreciate you as a teacher🙌🏽
Man I love your energy! every time I watch you I have a big smile on my face and makes me wanna hit the decks!
thank you, I'm happy doing what I love xoxox
Your positivity and vibe is catching! Thanks for some awesome content helping me on my journey 🙏
Dj stuff aside you’re one of the best instructors I’ve ever heard/seen, I would love some long form content, for those new to djing I think your approach really makes an impact, I’m 26 and just getting into mixing and whereas other channels have very technical information and stuff they offer what I see from you I haven’t seen anywhere else is your genuine contagios positive that makes me want to KEEP watching the whole video, I have adhd so some days it’s hard to focus on longer videos, not a problem here lol
Facts
There come those days where you feel lost as you learn this craft.. then you find a new video from the guy who has taught you the most talking about all the music you grew up on....
Bro finally someone gets it. I’ve been trying to find someone who’s talking about rock. Ty
IM DANCING GETTING HYPED JUST WATCHING
Thank you so much for this! I'll be getting a controller soon and can't wait to rock out!
Absolutely love this. As I'm a person who loves Indie & switching up genres this is perfect. 100% agree taking people on a musical journey really is the key. Looking forward to more of these longer videos!
As a dj on CRR I really want to start doing a rock/punk/ska show every now and again just to break up the tech house I normally play, this is really useful info, cheers Andrew.
This was great! I've got a buddy who focuses more on rock/blues, and has been struggling with mixing tracks, so it's great to have something to send him to help him out
Hi Andrew, your classes really made an impact in my life, I went from being a frustrated bedroom dj to play for 500 people every Saturday as a resident. Unfortunately I can't afford the full course (the exchange rate in Argentina is insane), but I'm glad that you keep posting long videos.
May I suggest a topic for a video?: How do you convey emotions throughout a set, how do you mix different feelings, how to reach people on a deeper level beyond dancing
Haha that's a lot to consider - the undertones of dance floor dynamics and conveying feelings - woo!
Going through things too. Truth is, i needed this end message. Thanks. Dont dwell in the shadows for too long and learn from those lessons. I like that! Cheers 🍻 Djing helped me back from my coma from head trauma. It was the best therapy.
My favorite video so far! 🤍
Bro you’re awesome! A blessing to all DJ’s!!
Great quick lesson! I can’t wait to try it out! I would love to start a rock/emo night once I get to the clubs!
Great to see you back. Was starting to think you’d made that million and retired. 😉😊
Blink for ever! This vid makes me so nostalgic! Great work from the greatest Teacher ever. Is it time for another reunion!?! Love to see you doing what lights you up and makes you happy.
This is awesome for my older reggae collection which is all over the place in tempo/swing
Glad to see You back Andrew! New vids 🥳 always great. Keep it pushin 🙌🏻💪🏻🔊🚀🇺🇸
Looking forward to longer videos! Tbh I missed them. Shorts are ok but the longer stuff gives much better insights. Thx!
More to come!
You're a legend Andrew - keep it up!💯💯
Thankyou perfect timing with mixing rock ,iam a technique and dance and when someone asks for a gig and it's out of your league it's best for a challenge always thankyou buddy
Great to see a longer video Andrew and something quite different. Thanks again for all the content, it's been huge for my progression. Still on that streak, just crossed 300 days. Played 5 gigs in the last two and a bit months. Thank you ❤️
you are the man I wouldn't be the dj I am today without your videos keep up the good work
I would love a longform video of mixing rock music. I'm constantly in my own edm world now, but I used to be a rockhead. I want to be able to mix sets for all my rock buddies who dont connect with house or trap.
That beatmatch was sic! Good video and nice trix n tips thx dj brother! Love from Sweden
I’m very grateful for you and your work!! You’ve taught me so much!!
Navigated some stormy waters? That's an understatement. Keep it up, there's a lot us out there
Missed the longer vids!!! Excited for your return
You're very kind and humble Sir I tip my hat to you.
I was going to say, we must be the same age because those Tool and Rage songs are BANGERS!!
You would've loved my clubs then, this was just touching on the vibe - such an amazing time and era! xo
Wow I too enjoyed that so much. I'm playing at a skate park opening here in siargao and if you can give me some more of these cool tracks, i would totally be so happy. 🤘Btw i learned so much from all your vids. Keep it up.
Ok, not to be that weird guy who comments twice two days in a row as I do... but as I watch this again a day later... I love how passionate you get singing TOOL lol
It's funny as there's certain parts of certain tracks that can never be ignored - meaning let's say I am at a party and everyone's talking and Tool Stinkfist is playing in the background, when that part comes on, I have to give it my full attention - it's too powerful and deserves my respect. Tool - Stinkfist in particular took me from bands like Nirvana and standard verse chorus, verse chorus stuff to the world of progressive rock and IMO Stinkfist has the greatest build up of all time hahaha - thanks for noticing and commenting :)
So glad you’re back with the long form videos!! I’ve learned so much since I’ve found your channel and look forward to everything that’s on the way.
hell yeah did not expect you to rock out to tool lol
Your video dj success mindset is what revealed to me you’re a true teacher, then I started watching your other stuff and the the way you teach while explaining all the stuff I would think to ask and teachers might not think to explain because it’s common knowledge in the industry, teaching is more than just knowing it’s understanding the beginners mindset and reaching them where they are and using all that experience that you’ve gotten through all the different things you’ve done to have the perspective to guide people in the right direction, thank you for the videos
What a great human experience. Came here for some DJ knowledge but I left feeling lit up from your positive, genuine message of community. Grateful! Keep it up
This is a video that should of been out but awesome you got to it. As always great information and techniques!
Thanks Andrew. Looking forward for more like this! A nice change from EDM too.
Been trying to dj more rock recently. It's 100% a different beast.
So much fun, i have so much nostalgia around this kind of music. Glad I could inspire!
the goat is back
Glad you're planning to continue producing the longer videos, the reason why i'm subbed to channel. The shorts don't really put across the point to me other than the title of therefore don't watch them. Don't follow the trends, maybe a short for a teaser of full length tutorial only. Keep up great work though!
Looking forward to the longer form stuff, good to have you back 😄
So glad to see you back in long form. Missed your Face. XO
awww thanks Lori!
Some good tips in there
One of the sickest blokes honestly, vids have been unreal and always love the stories at the end
Thank you so much!
I really like how you doing this
Thanks a bunch 👍🏼👍🏼
Do more this please I loved it .
Should be weekly long form now, next one's on Monday
Fantastic tips! Thank you
Yes yes yes on more long form content please
Please make more tutorials on this subject bro with example scenarios - Thanks John Serrato
Haha! That was awesome! Took me right back to the ol' days🤘Keep killin those decks brother, you are inspiring and you keep it really real which I totally appreciate, cos yeah, sometimes things aren't great, and I'm glad you do what you love and share that energy with us 🧡
What a great legend 💯
Really interesting video and right on time for me personally. I started DJ a year and a half ago and learned on trance and house. As I'm getting better I can usually find a way to mix so many more things! Being able to mix more genres than 128 bpm EDM, and it actually sounding great has been one of the most satisfying signs of my progress.
Great video and advice. Taking my time with the easier music and challenging myself with some different genres and bpms helped so much.
I love your videos and I'm learning a lot from them. Also a pleasure to see how much you enjoyed the songs played here, some alternative classics. Keep on keeping on!
Sick Mix!!!
Loved this video. Your an absolute legend and excellent teacher. I just finished your one month course (ok it took me 3 months, live gets in the way). It has literally took my skills to another level. Metal n rock is a favourite of mine too would really be interesting in seeing a more in depth vid on this genre. Keep doing what you do best.
Wow, thank you!
I'm new to this, but why at 2:33 when transitioning from Slipknot to Linkin Park the fader seems most of the way to the left track(Slipknot)?
Like and comment from my side for longer content! excellent work! So much fun to see your videos!
Please, please, please keep up the “Awesome Work”!!!❤️
Your positive energy is awesome. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾
Thank you so much 🤗
Great tunes
Even house DJs should watch this video, it’s got some great tricks you can implement and make your house sets more sexy. Thanks Andrew!
This is awesome! Can u do a video on DJing 70s disco? I love that music but it’s difficult for me to DJ
Perhaps the methods of this video apply to 70's disco too. If you can mix it, go for it, if not, then keep in mind dance floors care more about rack selection that transitions, but do cool transitions whenever you are able :)
Love the teaching and ramblings! Looking forward to more :D
Djing rock music is pretty easy. Good money for the job. Not my fave genre to mix but my fave to listen. However dnb and open format is a different ball game. Super challenging.
cheers enjoyed this
Awesome mate...
thank you so much.
Loved it, thank you! subbed
that was really simple yet impressive, thanks for sharing superb useful tips and tricks...
Awesome playlist... Will you please create one including some october ends songs? Try Dark which is the newest one, then Call Me Before I'm Dead, Play Time, Of Stars all SLAP!!!!
You convinced me to get the course :)
Welcome aboard!!!!
Hell yeah bring back the longer TH-cam Vids
Something I've allways wondered about
You are the best, period.
awwww, thank you! I really enjoyed making this video
Great stuff, thank you!
My pleasure!
So cool! I hit like before seeing the video! Please make more long videos about cool transition of melodic techno and including vocals and accapellas over some techno beast. Thanks man!
your passion really shines through! keep it up you've got a new subscriber and heavily considering buying your course!
Thank you, welcome to the Tribe :)
I really looked forward for a video like this. DJ tutorials to this kind of music are sooooo rare ( non existing) . Wish you could do some more and go more into detail! Maybe some Metalcore etc. Like you said: track selection is King but fading in and out feels boring.
Love Closer to Down With the Sickness! But what were all the steps you took to get there? I see a lot of controller touches but don't know what each did. Would you be able to explain? Ty!
first time here, this guy rocks
Insane mix.. Can you please make one with some October Ends songs? Try Dark which is the newest one, then Call Me Before I'm Dead, Play Time, Of Stars all SLAP!!!
also re: the end of the video, djing is fucking awesome and im really thankful you make these videos
needed this! thank u!!!
Thx 🙏 ❤
Thanks man! 🙌
What dj pool is good for rock or alternative music ?
TBH, no idea. Maybe DJ City may have some but my stuff was originally from CD lol