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I played a NYE gig at a house party, and I think I did alright. It was only my 2nd time playing for people, so I'd really like some feedback on what I can do better, and anything else that can be said about my set. I started off a bit nervous and it shows in some sloppy mixing, but after a while I started having fun, and I think I did pretty well after the first 20 minutes... so, if you think it's bad at first, please fast until about 20 minutes in: http://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/2013-new-years-eve-house-party/
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internetstuff posted:I really enjoyed this! I don't really know what you mean about the sloppy mixing, I think it all sounds great. Really talented and cool, eclectic music choices. What gear do you use? Ah poo poo, just now seeing this. Thanks so much, I appreciate the kind words. I'm using the most basic entry-level mixer, a Mixtrack Pro. This one I did using VirtualDJ, but I've recently started using Serato DJ, and I think my mixing is a bit better. All the feedback I've gotten though has been huge about the track selection. To me, that's a huge compliment! 
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Apr 7, 2013 23:06
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Young Cato posted:with video as well. If you're going to record video, make it fun to watch. You're just kinda sitting there... needs more dancing or at least heavier head bopping. But congrats on your new purchase! ---- I'm going to record a few mini-mixes as well, to promote for my first Saturday-night gig coming up (May 11th!). Here's the first: http://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/kilometro-cero/. I've been working on different styles of transitions, having lots of fun playing with timing, effects and a sample here and there. Honest and sincere feedback most welcome.
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Apr 19, 2013 19:04
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This is good, dig your style. Post more, thanks.
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Apr 23, 2013 02:45
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I made a more dancey mix, trying to whore myself a bit more for an upcoming thing: https://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/lesbians-like-to-party/
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Apr 25, 2013 06:55
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I dig it! Post that tracklist!
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May 19, 2013 22:59
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Got to DJ at a house party last night for a couple of hours, with about 30 people at its peak. Most people were hanging out at the balcony, where they could enjoy a gorgeous night with a cool sky to look at and everything. So, I played off that feeling, and turned up the energy a few times to even fish a few people into the "dance floor" in front of where I was setup.: http://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/last-friday-night/ There are a few mistakes, but it's mostly from being careless/sloppy while drinking and chatting with people that came up. Regardless, I'm happy with how it went, had a lot of fun trying to read the crowd.
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Jun 29, 2013 21:07
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I see what you did there... did you? (no link)
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Jul 6, 2013 05:15
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r/beatmatch has a monthly challenge, where ou submit a 15 minute mini-mix following the theme. This month, I had to use tracks from producers with small followings. I recorded this mix about 10 times, and the best one of the bunch came out pretty good: http://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/july13-rbeatmatch-challenge-dig-deep/, check it out! Looks like I'm doing fairly well, which is a good boost of confidence for me as I hope to start campaigning to get out of my living room and play out more
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Jul 25, 2013 19:14
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Without having used Ableton at all, I'd say: Don't do 50 songs on your first try. Do 5 at the most. Then 5 more. Then figure out a way to mix those 2 new mixes into 1. Proceed, one small bite at a time.
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Aug 23, 2013 15:11
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I got to play at a real party at Burning Man. 5pmish, hot afternoon, the DJ before me was playing some progressive house and smoking hookah. The bar was serving drinks to passer-bys, and a dozen or so people were hanging out at the bar just doing the typical burning man bullshitting. At 6ish pm, I took over and about halfway through, I realize that the amount of people at the bar and hanging out has at least tripled. poo poo, there's even a handful of people in front of me, dancing! What a feeling, even if it was a very small scale. I've got a lot to learn, but man I love DJing! https://soundcloud.com/alfaj0r/live-at-brcu-burning-man-2013
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Sep 9, 2013 00:55
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Got lots of compliments after my set at a house party last Sat night. I mixed deep house, tech house, ghouse and people we asking me to describe my style. Easiest way was to say "soulful, jazzy stuff with some wobbles here and there": https://soundcloud.com/alfaj0r/gobble-wobble-2013-1st-hr
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Nov 25, 2013 17:16
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Can someone give me feedback on this 45-min mix? I was on vacation for 3 weeks, and this is my first practice since: https://x.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/back-at-it-2014/ Asking my wife for feedback is similar to her asking me if a dress makes her look fat. I know there's at least one poor transition, but I really would like to know if it's a trainwreck or not. Also: I thought it might be interesting to have a consensus on how to provide feedback. When I listen, I've been paying attention to not only how technically correct a transition is, but also thinking about stuff like emotional energy and flow, but I'm not sure how to put it all into words.
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Jan 7, 2014 18:19
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Heh, while I agree, I think that 2 bad transitions is forgiveable, but a trainwreck is something that is so bad that it just kills all the vibe and is basically unrecoverable. Listening to things myself, it's hard to know exactly where that line is drawn in the grey area. There's a lot of room between "Barely noticeable" and "wow, stop that noise", and it's hard for me to know on my own mixes. In other words, trying to get feedback on how to tell if it's cringe but get through it, or more like 
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Jan 7, 2014 22:05
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Thanks again for all the food for thought. Letting it all simmer, I've decided to start a podcast so that I can some day look back and say "see here kid, I had a podcast on the internets"   "From my living room to yours: mixes to vibe to while you go about doing your thing. Sort of like turning the TV on for background noise, except for without so many commercials." Link: https://x.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/from-my-living-room-01/ 1.Night Watch (Original Mix) by Audiojack 2.So in love with you (nic fanciulli edit) by DUKE 3.Music is still the Answer by Multifarius 4.The Click (Original Mix) by Breach & Dark Sky 5.Shoot Him Down (Parov Stelar Club Version) by Alice Francis 6.Give It To Me (Original Mix) by Egoism, Max Bett 7.The Main Ingredient (Richard Dinsdale Remix) by Pleasurekraft 8.Get Down (Original Mix) by Tom Bull 9.Rhythm Of The Night (Kill Them With Colour Remix) by Corona 10.One Day (Detroit Swindle Remix)by SOFTWAR 11.Tell me baby (Original Mix)by SHEER 12.Disco Nights (Original Mix) by Vintage Culture 13.My 3 Wishes (Kolombo Remix) by Channel X 14.Mushrooms (Justin Martin Remix) by Marshall Jefferson vs. Noosa Heads) 15.I Don't Think About You (Original Mix) by JAN BLOMQVIST 16.Snap by H Unit 17.Get Lucky (Radio Edit) by Daft Punk I'll probably play with the "punchline" in proper goon fashion. Alfajor fucked around with this message at 05:40 on Jan 10, 2014 |
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Jan 10, 2014 05:36
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mitztronic posted:Genres: Desert Psychedelic / Neotribal / Shamanic Electronic I didn't even know about these genres. I'm 10 minutes in and really digging it! PS: What's the intro from??
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Feb 20, 2014 22:46
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From My Living Room 04: http://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/from-my-living-room-04 - 59:30. House, deep, tech, etc. Been working on longer transitions, and feeling more comfortable throwing effects here and there (but not too much  )Tracklist: Dj le Roi feat. Roland Clark - I get deep (animal trainer rmx) Dry and Bolinger - Say What (Original Mix) Hot Since 82 - Knee Deep In Louise Robosonic - The Edge (Original Mix) Claptone - Wrong (Original Mix) KANT - Get On up (Low Fat Fashion Bootleg) Clouded Judgement - Waiting to Love You (Original Mix) Silverstar - Music Is Magic (DCUP Deep Bitch Remix) Kolombo - Throw Your Hands (Original Mix) Sofia Zlatko, Vijay - Rap a Verse (Vintage Culture Remix) Mihai Popoviciu - Here Francesco Bergomi - $46 Per Night (Original Mix) Sidney Charles - Soul Station (Moog Line)
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Mar 25, 2014 03:54
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I'm pretty happy with how this one came out: http://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/alfaj0r-from-my-living-room-06/ (54 minutes, timestamped) House, tech-house mostly. I hope you like it.
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May 6, 2014 03:03
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DJ'd at a wedding that was more like a warehouse Burning Man spring fling. I got to play an hour of whatever I wanted, and I chose House: https://soundcloud.com/alfaj0r/kris-vagner-and-jerry-snyder-get-married
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Jun 27, 2014 03:07
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Sausage-fest. Kidding, that looks like a ton of fun! A new contact and I are looking into possibly organizing a small event, and your video is a pretty good visual of what I was thinking of!
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Jul 4, 2014 19:28
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Oh hey, look what came out last night! http://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/from-my-living-room-07/ 1.La Fique (Original Mix)by Robosonic, Adana Twins 2.When The Night Is Over Roxanne [Andrea Bruno Mashup] by The Magician VS The Police 3.No Adjustments Feat. Foremost Poets (Original Mix) by Steve Bug 4.We Started Dancing (Original Mix) by Habischman 5.Bodymovin' by Adriatique 6.That's Right (Original Mix) by Deep Square 7.Scala (Original Mix) by Agoria 8.Brighter Days (Underground Goodies Mix) by Cajmere Feat. Dajae 9.Fixate by Low Steppa
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Jul 23, 2014 17:04
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Thinking about the drive to Black Rock City (Burning Man), made a 1hr mix to get pumped: https://soundcloud.com/alfaj0r/burning-man-2014-caravansary.
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Aug 18, 2014 15:42
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Speaking of gigs at Burning Man Decompressions... I scored a set that got started at 10:45. gently caress yeah, biggest crowd I've ever been in front of, and it felt amazeballs! http://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/alfaj0r-live-decompression-reno-2014/ Tracklist: code:
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Oct 21, 2014 04:16
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I re-did this mix at least a dozen times. I decided that it's good enough and should stop nitpicking: http://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/from-my-living-room-09/ I'd welcome some feedback, I took some risks in both song selection and transitions, and I'm not objective enough to tell if they're good, passable, or worse.
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Jan 20, 2015 04:02
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Goal was to make a good mix that would fit on a regular audio CD. Nailed the length. The vibe is meant to go between dark and dance, with lots of vocals and a few effects here and there. Also: whoa, episode 10 of my podcast attempt. While the average listen per mix is about 2, it's cool to see that I've made 10 things I was proud enough to post online From My Living Room XX : https://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/from-my-living-room-xx/ (tracklist on Mixcloud)
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Mar 5, 2015 04:00
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Tech House and stuff - Burning Man 2015 mixtape https://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/burn-2015/ 1.Good Vibes - Nick Olivetti 2.Live My Life - Butler, Bontan, Vula 3.Sexus (DJ Anna Remix) - FormatB, Pleasurekraft 4.Get Up - Josh Butler 5.Montreal (EJECA Remix) - Bloc Party 6.It's All About Me - Green Velvet, Jay Lumen 7.The Break (Egoism Remix) - Mihalis Safras, Chus & Ceballos 8.MESMERIZED (Cristoph Remix) - KANT 9.Walk On - Patrick Topping 10.The Make Up - Detroit Swindle 11.Can't Stop - Anthony Attalla
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Aug 29, 2015 15:29
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I liked it too --- Forgot to post this last month, so here: Orbit #1: https://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/orbit-1/ Tracklist: Noizetoy - Gorge Alone (David Jach remix)- Ejeca Over Me (Detroit Swindle rework)- Zoo Look Believe - Azuni Want To Know - Bontan, Sonny Fodera Catch You - Surprise (&ME Terrace dub) - Art Department Distraction Tactics (Him Self Her remix) - Dave Seaman Don't (feat Omar Odyssey) - Bicep Policrom (Audiojack remix) - NTFO Lost City - Tale Of Us
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Feb 22, 2016 02:49
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Heading to the thing in the desert next week, got some of those Playa-Tech vibes in a mix: https://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/burn-2016/
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Aug 27, 2016 03:54
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That sucks, just as you were probably going to  all over the place.Btw, thanks for the spot on Wednesday evening. I rode my bike from my camp, aiming towards 9 and Esplanade. I took 3 to the Man, and then I somehow (whiteout) ended at the temple... from there, I rode some more and ended up at E and 10, where I got my bearings and finally made it over to the Servants of the Secret Fire. I just listened to recording from then, and it's got too many things I don't like to post it, but it took me back to that awesome sunset feel. And also, apparently Serato can only record to wav up to 2 hours... unless it's AIFF, which I'll be doing from now on.
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Sep 11, 2016 03:03
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Finally made a mix with tracks I'd been picking for months: https://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/orbit-3/ Deep Tech House, part of my "Orbit" series, which are great for traveling around space, of course.
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https://www.mixcloud.com/alfaj0r/orbit-5/ House stuff: deep ~ tech flavors mostly, theme is "floating around space" or something along those lines.
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