Phil Harris hello Phill, thanks for the video tutorial... i am a dj as well and I wanted to ask something.. in order for the sync to work properly on the tracks, do you have the quantize on? If so, to what specification, 1 beat, half, etc... sometimes i try syncing rock and hiphop but i noticed i have to set/manually adjust the grid for the rock tracks (specially old songs) because the grid sets them a little off... thanks
if this the best you can show a beginner i hate to think what the rest your videos show , how to fade songs and call yourself a dj . No thanks, i rather dip my nuts in battery acid .
I was a DJ for a loooooong time (like, 20 years, clubs and private functions) nobody EVER came to me and said "Wow, what a great transition you made between X song and Y song". If you don't make something TERRIBLY WRONG, people care only about songs selection. And, on the other hand, been on clubs and partys saying "this DJ sucks, that was aweful" and my friends were like "What are you talking about, this song is awesom".
I'm 42 and I was beginning to believe that I'm fooling myself by thinking that I want to be a dj but ever since I started watching your tutorials I'm quite confident in my abilities as a dj, thank you very much sir.
Im 58 and I just started taking his classes. Worth every penny. I am picking it up pretty quick because of his training and am having a blast with my new hobby!!
@@sdot3358 omg 😩😩😩😩😩 33 too. Just started watching, like literally 04/24/22 10:36 pm. I'll definitely be watching more, this thread has given me the confidence
Took me many years to cope with the fact that 99% of the time, the crowd can care less how flawless your blends and transitions are. They just want to know when you're dropping "their" song.
Went on a cruise and the DJ did not beat mix or scratch... dance floor was always packed. He read the crowd and demographics. Best I've ever experienced.
Hi, I’m a lifelong musician turned part time DJ and I’m on TH-cam watching different teachers… This is the first video of yours that I’ve seen and I really appreciate your light-hearted and humorous approach… I’ve noticed that a lot of DJ teachers are more interested in looking smart than they are at effectively transferring knowledge… so thank you for doing the latter… 🙏🏼
I 1000% agreed with you that most others who are trying to teach you are also trying to show how smart they are or trying to show off.... and at the end of their videos, you don't understand what they were trying to show you. Phil keeps it simple and raw. Say it as you see it.... keep the crowd on the floor, take away all the technicalities
absolutely true with the most people dont pay attention or care about transistions when theyre dancing. i was one of these people and i recently discovered your videos and how much skill there actually is into djing, its not just pressing play on songs and now i find myself falling in love with it and wanting to learn how to do it. now when im at clubs or festivals i find myself breaking down the songs and listening for how they mix ahaha
Good on you mate, I've been a DJ for twenty years & I clicked this vid thinking I MIGHT learn something but that it would probably be terrible - but you're great fun to watch, you don't take yourself too seriously, and you explain your techniques nice & clearly. DJs in general take themselves far, far too seriously. You don't, and what's more, I bet your gigs are tons of fun as a result. Keep it up 👏👏👏
See Craig Stoker below XD Agree, there's a time and place for perfectionism and flawless mixing, and something like this isn't geared up for your budding Armin or Ferry, but for the home DJ/party DJ instead
Exactly!!! Some DJs are skilled, and play good music. Other skilled DJs just like to show off - and the music suffers as a consequence... I think DJ Yamato does a very good job in this video (even though im really more into house music): th-cam.com/video/1T6UVoj_XAs/w-d-xo.html
I did all this in my 20s but I was really shit at it and just train crashed every track into the next track, now I'm a lot older and I've just bought myself a controller and I think you have just taught me a lot in 19 minutes, you are straight to the point keep up the good work👍👍
At times and when I know the crowd after a few sets, what I do is have a little fun with the crowd by quickly mixing in a popular movie or TV soundtrack where the BMP is taken away from the equation. For example Robin Williams's "Good Morning Vietnam" Bang, right into an upbeat song, for example, like - Journey's "Anyway you want it". It works because everyone knows all these popular Movie and TV song themes. Try it, you'll like it especially when you know when you can get away with it.
Kevin Cercie I’ve got a whole load of those little bits for such a moment 😂 You’d be surprised how many times I’ve used “And now for something completely different!” 😆
According to the likes count, only 9% of the people who watched the video were sound engineers who think they are too good for simple changes. The other 91% of the people liked the mixes. To me a crowd of 91% of people who are into your mixing is enough. Thanks for the vid!!
Yes I thought he was like the peep show guy as well lol. Your comment just made it so all I could imagine was that David Mitchell was trying to DJ, hilarious
You are right about the people and mixing. As long as the music never stops and you play the songs they like they generally don't care about perfect transitions, beatmatching, or anything else for the most part.
Here's a piece of advice/request, if you will, to all the Pro DJs commenting under Phil's or anyone else's videos. Instead of just dropping a hateful/sarcastic comment and then leaving, being all satisfied with yourself and sh*t, you may as well drop a link to a video (not tutorial, I noticed that the Pro's don't do tutorials) of yourself doing a mini-mix of like 5 minutes. I'm sure you can put your phone somewhere around your CDJ's, turntables or whatever other piece of equipment you're using, and just tape yourself mixing. No need for explanation, animation or any additional content. Just a 5-minute tape of yourself mixing like the Pro you are. That would be so helpful to the rest of us, who are learning at the moment. And definitely more useful than "This is a terrible advice" and all the other informative replies I've come across. Thanks in advance and apologies for bad English, it's a second language!
Well said! I would genuinely be eager to see someone show me how they think it should be done. That's the great thing about youtube. We can all learn from each other. I work hard to help people learn how to DJ by sharing my knowledge. "This is terrible" is such a stupid comment. Not because I am insulted but because it is so informative. I too would be eager to see these guys show me how to do it better. I am not suggesting they can't do it better, I would simply be interested to learn.
@@endangeredcreator5050 solid troll... but seriously rock on @charlton and @s. essix! Im starting fairly late @ 35 but having a blast. I am loving finding out that it's ok to play music and party in my mid 30s and beyond!
I love the way you explain things. It’s like me, nothing is a big deal, if it works, it works. Why over complicate things if people like it just how it is.
I just stumbled upon your videos and love to watch and learn even after playing many successful gigs in the last three years . You are such a confidence booster . You make me believe that it's okay to not to do many live tricks to be a good dj. I mean people dance on my tunes , give me compliments and i guess that's my achievement. ❤️
I love the way you stare down the camera when you play a tune you don't like!!! But, as a fellow DJ who also does some cheesier functions, theres tips are golden for beginners. Sending this to my current protege!!
Hi Phil. Thanks a lot. I really enjoyed your video and got a lot out of it . You have a really likeable way of presenting your craft and the advice about complextity and what the crowd are doing, as a older DJ, I can confirm, is really beneficial. I learned the hard way.
He's a mixture of when Dave Mitchell and Robert Webb would have a child together in Peep Show. Eccentric like Jeremy but with the behavior and way of speaking of Mark
Ive actually done all this with just a mouse in you.dj for free online but seriously thought what i made would have been a lot easier with a contoller like such. Thank you for the knowledge drops. Seriously appreciated.
Love watching your videos mate. You have a great way of explaining stuff. I'd like to share 1 tip for back-spins, (I think you called it whipback) is to drop the gain or the fade level as you rip it back - or it will sound too screechy, really loud and hi-pitch.
i felt very bad seeing all those shitty comments about dj phill harris in the commments section because this guy is the best guy who posts precise and to the point tutorial videos and i find his videos very helpful , im just like you i just wanna play the song that comes in my mind , regardless of the bpm similarity and this video of urs helped me with those transition tricks , thank u very much , djs must alway play for the crowds and which song the crowds wanna dance to , regardless of the bpm ; if the transition is ok enough, the crowd are happy just because the dj played their favourite songs they have been waiting to dance all night long ( they wont complain or boo the dj or say why you played my favourite song now because the bpm didnt matched with the previous song) , but they would be disheartended if u play another track that is perfectly beat matched with the previous song but its just not a crowd favourite song , i have seen so many ppl wanting to dance but leaving the dance floor jus bcoz their favourite song never got played for a long time while the dj tried to beat match gradually , the crowd would never say im not dancing to this song because the bpm of this song didnt match the bpm of the previous song ( unless its an awful transition ) but the crowd would leave the dance floor if the current track is not their favourite song even if the current tracks beats matched properly with the previous song and even if the transition was perfect . Djs must play what the crowd wants n i believe its a shame for the djs if the crowd walks away from the dance floor n the dance floor goes from full to half or few ppl because of tracks that are properly beatmatched but not very catchy n favourite dance tracks , I also would prefer to dance to a great catchy song that is not properly beat matched than to an average song thats beat matched accurately , i agree with phill hariis ( the track must be a banger and what the crowd wants ) coz at the end of the day its all about :- 1) not so horrible transitions and 2) how happy the crowd were with the song selections of the dj , 3) the crowd will not be happy or they will never say we didnt dance enough beacuse the bpm didnt match accurately with the previous song but a lot of crowd complain that the tracks played by the dj were not their favourite tracks even if it beat matched properly , when i m dancing on the dance floor i too dont like n feel like leaving the dance floor when a dj plays an average song or not so crowd favourite song even if its perfectly beat matched with the previous song.
I totally agree with you, but most of the time, especially where i live, the djs play to themselves and not the crowd.....when I've done gigs I've had people come up to me and say and i quote "your the only dj we've listened too for a long time play what the crowd want thanks have you got a card" unquote.Thats how you get about and ive started getting gigs left right and center
not the best tutorial?? ur nuts brother..explain to me in detail how u beatmatch & have a smooth transition form a 100 bpm track to 160 bpm track with no double beating what so ever since you know so much..I've personally seen popular djs in my city doing the exact thing which this guy was explaining..
People read into things to much I’m 51 been playing music to crowds and been a vibes man on the microphone in places like the Notting hill carnival and in dancehall venues, festivals.. Since I was 17 I’ve been a dj, and I still can’t mix and all the other flash stuff that professional djs do... I play music that I think the crowd will like and that normally does the trick.. The black man don’t even get the credit for starting the whole house music scene off in the first place, you get all those hyped up wankers on capital radio and radio 1 thinking they are the dogs bollocks but they don’t want to recognise who started it.. I own some nice equipment x2 rcf 8003 subs, x2 rcf nx 32a, x2 rcf 715 mk4s, x2 rcf 712mk4s, a pioneer ddj sx2 a ddj sx3, and 5 beta 58 microphones, bt t bar lighting systems mic stands by gravity, fender strat electric guitar, burns London electric guitar and much more..I don’t really no how to really use any of it properly .. but the main thing is I try..
Absolutely right !!! Only anoraks study beat matching and mixing, real people don't care much !! Pete Tong isn't a good mixer but he can read a crowd and play's what they want !! BTW, yeah, I can mix pretty well but that's not the point, give .. the .. people .. tunes .. they .. want .. !!!!
Ha just decided to watch this while I'm waiting for a load of files to analyse in Serato....this is a great video Phil, you're really down to earth and explain shit really well, easily relatable, thanks. Subscribed. :D Clap your hands if you're ready for the bass drum ! Love it man :D
Nice one Phil...decent vid...gets me down how self-righteous everybody is...ive dj'd a long time vinyl, cd, minidisc, tape and now days digital. I enjoy all formats and styles,. Ive done clubs, pubs, social clubs and even funerals. The things we use are tools and all the varied effects and tricks go into the toolbox. My advice to all is enjoy what ever your doing, entertain whoever you can and get paid for it if your lucky enough but above all, dont be a dick about it.
good advice for a beginner, who does house ,pub or wedding gigs....did find it quite funny aswell, but i think thats the point of this vid. to be not boring at the same time as giving advice......love the name whipback for a rewind/spinback, anyways big ups
solid video! I wanna share a few simple tricks to make those transitions sound even cooler for those who are up for taking it even further. Add echo when you do a spinback or vinyl break. it's super easy and will make the transition that much cooler. When you mix out of vocal part of track into instrumental part of the next like you did. If the vocal part is short, loop it! add reverb or echo and do transformers with the crossfader over it. experiment with filter on top of it too. It might take a bit of practice but sounds hella cool! What i personally like to do in those mixes is shorten the loop, disengage master tempo, start taking the tempo higher to create a buildup effect and maybe do a vinyl break right before the drop. cheers!
Ok, I'll admit, this is the first video of yours I've seen. After hearing that calm voice for 17 minutes and the playful way you've done things, I was not ready for that ending. That was pretty awesome and scary at the same time.
@deejaybalance people just want their song to be played and of course they don’t care about your amazing transitions. They start to care about your transitions once they aren’t flawless and good sounding. The thing that makes you a “good dj” is what you play. I know that’s not actually true, but it is true when it comes to playing a gig and getting called to play more often. Good luck!
As someone enjoying a party, I would love the DJ to hit that sync button, if that's what it takes him to select the next songs. Just simple transitioning over to the next song is not a thing I like, a good DJ changes the song a bit, playing with the transitions, maybe add some other songs in the distance to confuse my song memory, and maybe chops it up. But I really don't care if he uses sync or not. And that's where you hit the most important spot: the crowd doesn't care, just don't interrupt the flow.
LOVE the tank top.... killin' it bro! Hahaha For real, I'm enjoying your videos, these are really well done and very clearly explained. Mad props from Buffalo, NY! :-)
Loved it Phil! I tried the spin back and nailed it the first time. I use the sync which works well for me... Thanks for posting this one. Shared and subscribed.
Just Brilliant! Great info. Essential to going from a damn good DJ to a damn Great one. And your style of explaining the techniques are exceptional. Good shit bro.
Your point about people not being aware is so true with the whole love performance shtick, most people don't care aslong as there's bass nowdays 🤣 love the bids, keep them coming
Some more tips: - just play the next track starting with a vocal when the other one is Ending with a vocal -> everybody - backstreet boys to wannabe spice girls - scratching of course (might be a bit harder) - word play -> drake - hotline bling : last chorus left out the "you" in the end .. play in crank that - soulja boy , instead
Thanks Phill. Can you please do video about setting up cue points and color code them as indicated to guid example red 8 bar intro/yellow 4bar intro/green vocal etc. and put more cues based on the song structure.... And another one is library management and how to keep sets more organized
Don’t hate! Ideas are always good and at least he took time to make this video. But you can follow other dj’s if you wanna learn more. I follow many djs to learn and improve my skills from. Peas!!
You are just AMAZING. Thank you for keeping it real.and certainly thanks for the sense of humour and to explain thing SO CLEARLY. You are the kind of DJ i aspire to be. Making people dance and have fun. All the rest is just a bunch of ego's showing of fancy technical skills nobody really cares for and in general those are the DJ's that can't DANCE. Just geeks hiding behind a set of knobs. LOL
I'm no DJ but when you go to electronic music parties (like techno, house, even uptempo and shit) everybody is waiting for good mixes rather than a banger. People do get way more into the music rather than getting drunk with friends on these kinds of parties though.
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Phil Harris hello Phill, thanks for the video tutorial... i am a dj as well and I wanted to ask something.. in order for the sync to work properly on the tracks, do you have the quantize on? If so, to what specification, 1 beat, half, etc... sometimes i try syncing rock and hiphop but i noticed i have to set/manually adjust the grid for the rock tracks (specially old songs) because the grid sets them a little off... thanks
Your videos are really good and precise, they helped me a lot! Please don't stop posting!
if this the best you can show a beginner i hate to think what the rest your videos show , how to fade songs and call yourself a dj . No thanks, i rather dip my nuts in battery acid .
@@djdaviddeomont6674 youre fuckin stupid men, surely youre a crap dj or not even youre a dj, so keep the shitty comments!
What song is playing at 7:10?
I was a DJ for a loooooong time (like, 20 years, clubs and private functions) nobody EVER came to me and said "Wow, what a great transition you made between X song and Y song". If you don't make something TERRIBLY WRONG, people care only about songs selection. And, on the other hand, been on clubs and partys saying "this DJ sucks, that was aweful" and my friends were like "What are you talking about, this song is awesom".
I'm 42 and I was beginning to believe that I'm fooling myself by thinking that I want to be a dj but ever since I started watching your tutorials I'm quite confident in my abilities as a dj, thank you very much sir.
Im 58 and I just started taking his classes. Worth every penny. I am picking it up pretty quick because of his training and am having a blast with my new hobby!!
I’m 40 and literally just started DJing always wanted to do it finally found the time. It’s never to late !
@@Mo-wx5yy 33 and been watching these TH-cam videos notoriously (taking notes) 😭
43 and definitely plotting
@@sdot3358 omg 😩😩😩😩😩 33 too. Just started watching, like literally 04/24/22 10:36 pm. I'll definitely be watching more, this thread has given me the confidence
Took me many years to cope with the fact that 99% of the time, the crowd can care less how flawless your blends and transitions are. They just want to know when you're dropping "their" song.
Truer words were never spoken!
Unless you’re at a festival.
@@deadfo_ Yeah, catch me at Tomorrow Land....NOT
Facts bro
There is two types of djs and it doesn't apply to both
Went on a cruise and the DJ did not beat mix or scratch... dance floor was always packed. He read the crowd and demographics. Best I've ever experienced.
Hi, I’m a lifelong musician turned part time DJ and I’m on TH-cam watching different teachers…
This is the first video of yours that I’ve seen and I really appreciate your light-hearted and humorous approach…
I’ve noticed that a lot of DJ teachers are more interested in looking smart than they are at effectively transferring knowledge… so thank you for doing the latter… 🙏🏼
I 1000% agreed with you that most others who are trying to teach you are also trying to show how smart they are or trying to show off.... and at the end of their videos, you don't understand what they were trying to show you. Phil keeps it simple and raw. Say it as you see it.... keep the crowd on the floor, take away all the technicalities
in essence, play bangers.
and if it it doesn't mix.....ask the people if "they wanna paaaarty" over the transition!
Or go... ARRREEEEEE YYYYOUUUUUU REAAAADDDDYYYYYYYY! etc.
bangers yeeaaa xD,,,,, +´´hot banging plastic laptop bass´´ ´´for free xD
A goof f8cking idea actualy. I will try that sh*t if it comes to that
@@HighSEAL lol I know I am
@@JustinMurta BONESAW IS READY
absolutely true with the most people dont pay attention or care about transistions when theyre dancing. i was one of these people and i recently discovered your videos and how much skill there actually is into djing, its not just pressing play on songs and now i find myself falling in love with it and wanting to learn how to do it. now when im at clubs or festivals i find myself breaking down the songs and listening for how they mix ahaha
Good on you mate, I've been a DJ for twenty years & I clicked this vid thinking I MIGHT learn something but that it would probably be terrible - but you're great fun to watch, you don't take yourself too seriously, and you explain your techniques nice & clearly.
DJs in general take themselves far, far too seriously. You don't, and what's more, I bet your gigs are tons of fun as a result. Keep it up 👏👏👏
should be more upvotes on this!
See Craig Stoker below XD Agree, there's a time and place for perfectionism and flawless mixing, and something like this isn't geared up for your budding Armin or Ferry, but for the home DJ/party DJ instead
Kaiser Saucy because they are usually narcissists
Nice video i learned a lot I'm just beginning to dj
Exactly!!! Some DJs are skilled, and play good music. Other skilled DJs just like to show off - and the music suffers as a consequence... I think DJ Yamato does a very good job in this video (even though im really more into house music): th-cam.com/video/1T6UVoj_XAs/w-d-xo.html
I did all this in my 20s but I was really shit at it and just train crashed every track into the next track, now I'm a lot older and I've just bought myself a controller and I think you have just taught me a lot in 19 minutes, you are straight to the point keep up the good work👍👍
54 here and just got a rev 1 lol never too old 😂
At times and when I know the crowd after a few sets, what I do is have a little fun with the crowd by quickly mixing in a popular movie or TV soundtrack where the BMP is taken away from the equation. For example Robin Williams's "Good Morning Vietnam" Bang, right into an upbeat song, for example, like - Journey's "Anyway you want it". It works because everyone knows all these popular Movie and TV song themes. Try it, you'll like it especially when you know when you can get away with it.
Kevin Cercie I’ve got a whole load of those little bits for such a moment 😂
You’d be surprised how many times I’ve used “And now for something completely different!” 😆
Personally what I would derr, is get like a big spewn or sumpin, and try to scewp as much of that seeznin, back into the jahhhr
According to the likes count, only 9% of the people who watched the video were sound engineers who think they are too good for simple changes. The other 91% of the people liked the mixes. To me a crowd of 91% of people who are into your mixing is enough. Thanks for the vid!!
Your a cross between mark and Jeremy from peep show! Love the humour 🤟🏼
Dude...yes!
No way Dub fx love your stuff dude peace
Yes I thought he was like the peep show guy as well lol. Your comment just made it so all I could imagine was that David Mitchell was trying to DJ, hilarious
Oh my god JEZ!! BANGER AFTER BANGER
Dead Right ;)
You are right about the people and mixing. As long as the music never stops and you play the songs they like they generally don't care about perfect transitions, beatmatching, or anything else for the most part.
"I'm not that kind of DJ. I'm the kind of DJ who likes to just play bangers that come into my head..."
P. Harris (2018)
waaahaayyyyyy get in son!
I have giggled at this on three separate occasions now. His imitations of the tunes also crack me up :) Also good info though
Here's a piece of advice/request, if you will, to all the Pro DJs commenting under Phil's or anyone else's videos. Instead of just dropping a hateful/sarcastic comment and then leaving, being all satisfied with yourself and sh*t, you may as well drop a link to a video (not tutorial, I noticed that the Pro's don't do tutorials) of yourself doing a mini-mix of like 5 minutes. I'm sure you can put your phone somewhere around your CDJ's, turntables or whatever other piece of equipment you're using, and just tape yourself mixing. No need for explanation, animation or any additional content. Just a 5-minute tape of yourself mixing like the Pro you are. That would be so helpful to the rest of us, who are learning at the moment. And definitely more useful than "This is a terrible advice" and all the other informative replies I've come across. Thanks in advance and apologies for bad English, it's a second language!
Well said! I would genuinely be eager to see someone show me how they think it should be done. That's the great thing about youtube. We can all learn from each other. I work hard to help people learn how to DJ by sharing my knowledge. "This is terrible" is such a stupid comment. Not because I am insulted but because it is so informative. I too would be eager to see these guys show me how to do it better. I am not suggesting they can't do it better, I would simply be interested to learn.
I appreciate the help. I'm starting a new hobby at 47 years old, that was quite informative.
I'm returning at 53 after 13 years. Learning this equipment has a steep learning curve. When I last spun, I used vinyl. Lol
OK BOOMERS
@@endangeredcreator5050 neither of these people are boomers and before you say anything, neither am I
@@endangeredcreator5050 solid troll... but seriously rock on @charlton and @s. essix! Im starting fairly late @ 35 but having a blast. I am loving finding out that it's ok to play music and party in my mid 30s and beyond!
@@brianmolloy9393 that's the reality pal I was wrong before a month
I love the way you explain things. It’s like me, nothing is a big deal, if it works, it works. Why over complicate things if people like it just how it is.
I really dig how honest you are. Both styles are good.
I like you for always saying the truth which egos will never allow most DJs admit. I have subscribed to your channel for that.
I stopped in for the tips, stayed for the tank top and subscribed because of the personality. Well done !
I just stumbled upon your videos and love to watch and learn even after playing many successful gigs in the last three years . You are such a confidence booster . You make me believe that it's okay to not to do many live tricks to be a good dj. I mean people dance on my tunes , give me compliments and i guess that's my achievement. ❤️
7:07 that whole bit was soooo satisfying.
I love the way you stare down the camera when you play a tune you don't like!!! But, as a fellow DJ who also does some cheesier functions, theres tips are golden for beginners. Sending this to my current protege!!
Hi Phil. Thanks a lot. I really enjoyed your video and got a lot out of it . You have a really likeable way of presenting your craft and the advice about complextity and what the crowd are doing, as a older DJ, I can confirm, is really beneficial. I learned the hard way.
He's a mixture of when Dave Mitchell and Robert Webb would have a child together in Peep Show. Eccentric like Jeremy but with the behavior and way of speaking of Mark
Ive actually done all this with just a mouse in you.dj for free online but seriously thought what i made would have been a lot easier with a contoller like such. Thank you for the knowledge drops. Seriously appreciated.
Omg 😂 funniest tutorial ever. It’s great to see DJs with a good sense of humour.
I used to use direct drive turntables. Literally waiting on my first controller arriving tomorrow. Enjoyed this a lot. Thank you
my jaw dropped at how good you are at explaining . thank you! I really need this!
Dude you’re the best you tube teacher I have come across so far! Thank you my man
Love watching your videos mate. You have a great way of explaining stuff. I'd like to share 1 tip for back-spins, (I think you called it whipback) is to drop the gain or the fade level as you rip it back - or it will sound too screechy, really loud and hi-pitch.
Thanks Fill! And dont mind all those "pro" constipated people that think that a dj set must be a transitions test. It must be FUN goddemet !
5:41 "you essentially let track 1 come to an end, then press play on track 2" ... "beginner dj lessons" indeed
(kidding)
i felt very bad seeing all those shitty comments about dj phill harris in the commments section because this guy is the best guy who posts precise and to the point tutorial videos and i find his videos very helpful , im just like you i just wanna play the song that comes in my mind , regardless of the bpm similarity and this video of urs helped me with those transition tricks , thank u very much , djs must alway play for the crowds and which song the crowds wanna dance to , regardless of the bpm ; if the transition is ok enough, the crowd are happy just because the dj played their favourite songs they have been waiting to dance all night long ( they wont complain or boo the dj or say why you played my favourite song now because the bpm didnt matched with the previous song) , but they would be disheartended if u play another track that is perfectly beat matched with the previous song but its just not a crowd favourite song , i have seen so many ppl wanting to dance but leaving the dance floor jus bcoz their favourite song never got played for a long time while the dj tried to beat match gradually , the crowd would never say im not dancing to this song because the bpm of this song didnt match the bpm of the previous song ( unless its an awful transition ) but the crowd would leave the dance floor if the current track is not their favourite song even if the current tracks beats matched properly with the previous song and even if the transition was perfect . Djs must play what the crowd wants n i believe its a shame for the djs if the crowd walks away from the dance floor n the dance floor goes from full to half or few ppl because of tracks that are properly beatmatched but not very catchy n favourite dance tracks , I also would prefer to dance to a great catchy song that is not properly beat matched than to an average song thats beat matched accurately , i agree with phill hariis ( the track must be a banger and what the crowd wants ) coz at the end of the day its all about :- 1) not so horrible transitions and 2) how happy the crowd were with the song selections of the dj , 3) the crowd will not be happy or they will never say we didnt dance enough beacuse the bpm didnt match accurately with the previous song but a lot of crowd complain that the tracks played by the dj were not their favourite tracks even if it beat matched properly , when i m dancing on the dance floor i too dont like n feel like leaving the dance floor when a dj plays an average song or not so crowd favourite song even if its perfectly beat matched with the previous song.
I totally agree with you, but most of the time, especially where i live, the djs play to themselves and not the crowd.....when I've done gigs I've had people come up to me and say and i quote "your the only dj we've listened too for a long time play what the crowd want thanks have you got a card" unquote.Thats how you get about and ive started getting gigs left right and center
I give you props for putting up this video.. Not the best tutorial but still you gotta start somewhere... The internet is SAVAGE ... BRAVE ASF!!!
not the best tutorial?? ur nuts brother..explain to me in detail how u beatmatch & have a smooth transition form a 100 bpm track to 160 bpm track with no double beating what so ever since you know so much..I've personally seen popular djs in my city doing the exact thing which this guy was explaining..
@@waynepavey2895 Don't think you understand where I am coming from my dude.. But it's all good..
Excellent tutorial video, thanks.
Which DJ pool do you use, and which deck are you playing on, cheers.
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The energy and humor of this video is immaculate
Your personality makes this video that much better. Thanks for making it easy for the beginners!
People read into things to much I’m 51 been playing music to crowds and been a vibes man on the microphone in places like the Notting hill carnival and in dancehall venues, festivals..
Since I was 17 I’ve been a dj, and I still can’t mix and all the other flash stuff that professional djs do...
I play music that I think the crowd will like and that normally does the trick..
The black man don’t even get the credit for starting the whole house music scene off in the first place, you get all those hyped up wankers on capital radio and radio 1 thinking they are the dogs bollocks but they don’t want to recognise who started it..
I own some nice equipment x2 rcf 8003 subs, x2 rcf nx 32a, x2 rcf 715 mk4s, x2 rcf 712mk4s, a pioneer ddj sx2 a ddj sx3, and 5 beta 58 microphones, bt t bar lighting systems mic stands by gravity, fender strat electric guitar, burns London electric guitar and much more..I don’t really no how to really use any of it properly .. but the main thing is I try..
Absolutely right !!! Only anoraks study beat matching and mixing, real people don't care much !! Pete Tong isn't a good mixer but he can read a crowd and play's what they want !! BTW, yeah, I can mix pretty well but that's not the point, give .. the .. people .. tunes .. they .. want .. !!!!
@@leepageuk the fun and challenge of being a dj is give them what they want, mix it flawlessly, and not break thier momentum at the same time.
I really have DJ as a bucket list dream of mine.. and this is the exact skill I expect to have one day!!
This is the best episode of Peep Show ever!
Lol
😮 yes, you’re so right! 😂
Jag Gola This is outrageous
The mix on 13:26 replayed 100 times
Ha just decided to watch this while I'm waiting for a load of files to analyse in Serato....this is a great video Phil, you're really down to earth and explain shit really well, easily relatable, thanks. Subscribed. :D Clap your hands if you're ready for the bass drum ! Love it man :D
BrooOoOoOOO I swear analyzing files takes FOREVER sometimes
this is FANTASTIC!! I'm a beginner, a kj trying to add to my resume, fascinating, i cant wait to learn more
17:07 Dude that was so damn funny that I subscribed. Great stuff
oh shit, im obviously not the only one who thoroughly enjoyed that scene
Thanks for great information, I am a new DJ man , but not English, I got lurned lots from your channel step by step
Nice one Phil...decent vid...gets me down how self-righteous everybody is...ive dj'd a long time vinyl, cd, minidisc, tape and now days digital. I enjoy all formats and styles,. Ive done clubs, pubs, social clubs and even funerals. The things we use are tools and all the varied effects and tricks go into the toolbox. My advice to all is enjoy what ever your doing, entertain whoever you can and get paid for it if your lucky enough but above all, dont be a dick about it.
good advice for a beginner, who does house ,pub or wedding gigs....did find it quite funny aswell, but i think thats the point of this vid. to be not boring at the same time as giving advice......love the name whipback for a rewind/spinback, anyways big ups
"Im going to show you how to beat match, hit the sink button" lol that was class my man :)
solid video! I wanna share a few simple tricks to make those transitions sound even cooler for those who are up for taking it even further.
Add echo when you do a spinback or vinyl break. it's super easy and will make the transition that much cooler.
When you mix out of vocal part of track into instrumental part of the next like you did. If the vocal part is short, loop it! add reverb or echo and do transformers with the crossfader over it. experiment with filter on top of it too. It might take a bit of practice but sounds hella cool! What i personally like to do in those mixes is shorten the loop, disengage master tempo, start taking the tempo higher to create a buildup effect and maybe do a vinyl break right before the drop.
cheers!
Ok, I'll admit, this is the first video of yours I've seen. After hearing that calm voice for 17 minutes and the playful way you've done things, I was not ready for that ending. That was pretty awesome and scary at the same time.
@deejaybalance people just want their song to be played and of course they don’t care about your amazing transitions. They start to care about your transitions once they aren’t flawless and good sounding. The thing that makes you a “good dj” is what you play. I know that’s not actually true, but it is true when it comes to playing a gig and getting called to play more often. Good luck!
As someone enjoying a party, I would love the DJ to hit that sync button, if that's what it takes him to select the next songs. Just simple transitioning over to the next song is not a thing I like, a good DJ changes the song a bit, playing with the transitions, maybe add some other songs in the distance to confuse my song memory, and maybe chops it up. But I really don't care if he uses sync or not.
And that's where you hit the most important spot: the crowd doesn't care, just don't interrupt the flow.
The Last one is worth Gold thanks for sharing.
LOVE the tank top.... killin' it bro! Hahaha
For real, I'm enjoying your videos, these are really well done and very clearly explained. Mad props from Buffalo, NY! :-)
Loved it Phil! I tried the spin back and nailed it the first time. I use the sync which works well for me... Thanks for posting this one. Shared and subscribed.
You're like if Mark Corrigan went ahead and took the MDMA on Season 3 episode 5 of Peep Show. Love your videos :D
Thank you sir for your very helpful info 🥃 cheer's 🥃🍺🥃
i'm glad you work out so that you don't look completely ridiculous in that sleeveless tank top
DJ lessons in 2018 from an old Pioneer SX2 controller with the Sync Buttons active #AMAZING
Just Brilliant! Great info. Essential to going from a damn good DJ to a damn Great one. And your style of explaining the techniques are exceptional. Good shit bro.
Your point about people not being aware is so true with the whole love performance shtick, most people don't care aslong as there's bass nowdays 🤣 love the bids, keep them coming
You had me at “I’m not that type of DJ”
Thanks, I get here to check somethings about first steps being a dj, and find a very informative and very funny video, made my day
keep up the work Phil helped me out for just beginning! love how you keep things simple and get to the point.
for what you said in the first 2mins. you've won my big respect.
I love how simple you keep it! This is the most helpful video i've watched thus far honestly.
As a beginner dj, I appreciate n love ur videos
Some more tips:
- just play the next track starting with a vocal when the other one is Ending with a vocal
-> everybody - backstreet boys to wannabe spice girls
- scratching of course (might be a bit harder)
- word play
-> drake - hotline bling : last chorus left out the "you" in the end .. play in crank that - soulja boy , instead
DJ FiDO backstreet Boys everybody to Britney Spears oops i did it again is also a really nice transition.
lol I tried those last two at a party and yes it was lit
Great video. I’m getting involved am I in my 40s and this video looks like it’s going to help.
Thanks Phill. Can you please do video about setting up cue points and color code them as indicated to guid example red 8 bar intro/yellow 4bar intro/green vocal etc. and put more cues based on the song structure....
And another one is library management and how to keep sets more organized
Thanks again for the content love from. Dubai
Maximum respect and gratitude . One love
Thanks DJ David Mitchell
Brendan Crowe yep! I can’t unsee it now!
Don’t hate! Ideas are always good and at least he took time to make this video. But you can follow other dj’s if you wanna learn more. I follow many djs to learn and improve my skills from. Peas!!
The only people that notice whether drunk or sober are people who know how to play musical instruments.
Notice what?
@@alechernandez5506 whether drunk or sober are people
Thanks Phil. Nice tips and O totally agree: Track selection is essentially essential.
Haters gon hate .. but I really enjoyed this thanks
Awesome video, one to save for sure, echoing out and back spinning every track will soon be a thing of the past....😆🤦♂️🙏
Its stuff we all know but Give credit to Phil because his personality and way he explains this is real cool
Thanks for this, being helpful for me in radio production...btw, loved the last bit of the vid, made me laugh! subscribed.
this guy is awesome! "bffoooooowww" half work done! 😂
You are so Talented! Im not even dj:ing but I love your videos!
I just found my first DJ Instructor 🙌🔥
nah you are 1000 percent right... I am a sub-par dj but my knowledge of music is next level and people think I am great! hahah
I watch lots of videos on here, you’re by far one of my favorites as your personality shines through the camera. Great video! Subscribed!
That look at 9:43... Amazing!
You are just AMAZING. Thank you for keeping it real.and certainly thanks for the sense of humour and to explain thing SO CLEARLY. You are the kind of DJ i aspire to be. Making people dance and have fun. All the rest is just a bunch of ego's showing of fancy technical skills nobody really cares for and in general those are the DJ's that can't DANCE. Just geeks hiding behind a set of knobs. LOL
Hahahah I hope you’re being sarcastic?!
@@jacobarthur6422 Lmao me to m8
Very nice info. Never had this kind of info. In my time. Had to find in my own way. I remember my old dj times. Hihihi. But all you tell is true.
This is hilarious, love it. Like watching Rhys Darby.
I love the way he re enacts the tunes by mouth... so giggled
The end of this video is hilarious! 😂
I HAVE to comment... that “rant” was very very heartfelt...
Thanks spencer F.C.
What a competent and sympathic video. Great, you are great! Thanks a lot mate :)
The ending had me dying 😂😂
glad i found this complete beginner looking to learn, many thanks
Is this Flight of The Concords manager??
Very informative, true, real and funny too! Keep on uploading and teaching us 👏
I'm no DJ but when you go to electronic music parties (like techno, house, even uptempo and shit) everybody is waiting for good mixes rather than a banger. People do get way more into the music rather than getting drunk with friends on these kinds of parties though.
agreed. his advice is probably great for fellow aspiring wedding DJs..
Wow love the transition at 13:29!!