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KLH
12-24-2012, 07:51 AM
Merry Xmas, DJF!

Inspired by this thread (http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?18671-Anyone-here-like-to-mix-some-trax-for-me-PAYED-JOB-!), I'm calling out DJs for a New Years Eve mix. If you're in, please post in this thread.

The point of this battle will be to highlight mixing skills. As such the rules will be as follows:

* The mix will be at least 15 minutes with the last track playing or starting during the 15th minute. This means that as long as the last track is playing or starting between 15:00 and 15:59, the mix will qualify to compete.

* Music can be played via any sound source, but must be recorded live. This means that TT, CDJ, DJ app, DVS or mobile device can be used, but the performance must be recorded live in one continuous take.

* No post-production is allowed. This means that no DAWs (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=daw&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDEQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FDigital _audio_workstation&ei=VFvYUMx5quvSAZXbgdAN&usg=AFQjCNHdL0ynL7zqAA7SX4PzOrtNCJCuMw&bvm=bv.1355534169,d.dmQ) or DAEs (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=digital%20audio%20editor&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CEEQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FDigital _audio_editor&ei=alvYUPXqO6bH0QHR2oHoCg&usg=AFQjCNGhmFGAxlaHcf9JXaCgoKBrjyif4w&bvm=bv.1355534169,d.dmQ)can be used to edit the mix in any way. Yes, that means no normalization either. Record it raw and send it raw. We likes it raw.

* The Track list will be published up front. No remixes are allowed. This is an apples-to-apples mixing contest, peeps.

* The mix must play at least 7 of the 12 tracks. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PLAY ALL TWELVE TRACKS! You do not have to play the entire track.

* Mixes will be due to the Battle Mod (Jon Avalon) by 19:00 (7PM) EST on Thursday, December 27. EDIT: PM me links to your mix so that I can download and provide a "clean" link for the battle.

* Voting will start shortly after the submission deadline and conclude on Sunday, December 30 at ~17:00 (5PM) EST.

* Winner gets a year of bragging rights AND the knowledge that his/her mix will be played worldwide during countless NYE parties including at Space, Pasha, and The Guvernment.

So sign up!

TRACK LIST:



TRACK
BPM
Year


Michael Jackson - Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
112
1979


K.C. & the Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
113
1975


C & C Music Factory - Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)
116
1990


Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax (Don't Do It)
116
1984


Madonna - Holiday
116
1983


BlackBox - Strike It Up
118
1990


Lady Gaga - Just Dance
120
2010


Kool & The Gang - Celebration
123
1980


Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling
128
2009


Pink - Get The Party Started
129
2001


Lmfao - Party Rock Anthem
130
2011


Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
130
2011




Uploading Instructions:
1. Name your file correctly: [Your Member Name]-vs-All - NYE Battle.mp3.
Example: KLH-vs-All - NYE Battle.mp3
2. Go to djfbattles.com
3. Upload!


-KLH

ChrisHynds
12-24-2012, 08:08 AM
I am interested, but will it be multi genre or one set genre. Not to keen if there are gonna be tracks at 90 bpm then a track at 120 bpm etc. Sorry to be a pain in the ass.

Synergy
12-24-2012, 08:16 AM
no remixes? uh....huh?

xs2man
12-24-2012, 08:16 AM
Up for this

KLH
12-24-2012, 08:21 AM
I am interested, but will it be multi genre or one set genre.
Top 40. Old and new. Between 115 and 135. This is meant to be easy to mix so that DJs can be creative.

-KLH

ChrisHynds
12-24-2012, 08:29 AM
Ive never mixed Top40 so I think Ill step out and let the Top40 pro's do their thing :) look forward to this one tho, interesting idea for sure

shaun1dj
12-24-2012, 08:30 AM
Count me in

Baller95
12-24-2012, 08:37 AM
Hmm, do we get to see track list before deciding? And aww no remixes lol I'll prob give it a go either way I guess!

KLH
12-24-2012, 09:06 AM
Track list posted in first post.

An additional rule was also posted. You only need to play 7 of the 12 tracks. Tracks can be played in any way you see fit: Cues, Loops, Juggling, Sampling, or whatever else. Be creative.

-KLH

chrisfornow
12-24-2012, 09:14 AM
Hi KLH, I am absolutely in. Brilliant idea! :D

+rep

DJArmani
12-24-2012, 09:59 AM
Can we play 7 tracks from here and then the rest of tracks by our choice (obv. top40, pop, but tracks we want to throw in)

KLH
12-24-2012, 10:03 AM
^ Ahhh... No. That's not the intent of the battle. This is meant to be apples-to-apples with track selection so that the mixing style is center stage - not song selection.

-KLH

M!TCH
12-24-2012, 12:00 PM
Top 40. Old and new. Between 115 and 135. This is meant to be easy to mix so that DJs can be creative.

-KLH

Was pumped until I saw the track list :cry: I'd have to buy tracks to do this one


Ive never mixed Top40 so I think Ill step out and let the Top40 pro's do their thing :) look forward to this one tho, interesting idea for sure

:stupid:

Baller95
12-24-2012, 12:26 PM
I'm pumped for this!! Got a busy week but I'll make time :)

Zafire
12-24-2012, 01:48 PM
I'd love to but i wont be able to get mine in on time!

Good luck all :tup:

Sigma
12-24-2012, 04:05 PM
Not the exact type of tunes I was hoping for, but if I can stay sober enough over Christmas to get something sorted I'm down for this.

LeFresh
12-24-2012, 05:07 PM
I like the idea of a nye mix and the tracklist has some bangers, but this battle would be so much better if the tracks used were upto the dj. I don't see why they can't showcase their mixing and track selection skills.

DJ Nada
12-24-2012, 05:12 PM
Excuses, excuses....

I'm so in on this one!

DJArmani
12-24-2012, 05:23 PM
I'll try to get something done.

jz416
12-24-2012, 05:47 PM
Im 100% in, but i will only post my mix if it doesnt suck (im a beginner).

Having said that, i have no commitments for the next 2 weeks for the most part, which means that as long as i stay away from the tv, i should actually enter something decent.

Baller95
12-24-2012, 10:11 PM
Edit: never mind, I'm done! :)

DennisBdrmDJ 2.0
12-25-2012, 05:21 PM
who came up with this tracklist?

DJ Nada
12-25-2012, 05:27 PM
who came up with this tracklist?

I'm in the middle of mixing now, this is harder than it looks. The no remixes rule is killing me.

Baller95
12-25-2012, 06:00 PM
KLH I'm assuming? It's not too bad I think, I'm posting mine up right now!

DJArmani
12-25-2012, 07:15 PM
It's pretty simple, but its just about the order you put the tracks in.

KLH
12-26-2012, 12:45 PM
Im 100% in, but i will only post my mix if it doesnt suck (im a beginner).
Just post it and be proud. The feedback you'll get should be very helpful.


who came up with this tracklist?
I did. I wanted to pick across decades with music that most NYE house parties might be able to use. That way there's something for everyone and the battle mixes might be played and feedback given from around the world. The tracks aren't supposed to be exciting; they're recognizable by non-DJs.


I'm in the middle of mixing now, this is harder than it looks. The no remixes rule is killing me.
It's pretty simple, but its just about the order you put the tracks in.
This is where creativity comes in. It's simple to make a basic mix, but challenging to shine.

Serious high fives for those who submit.

-KLH

JonAvalon
12-26-2012, 02:34 PM
baller95 is confirmed

Ocie
12-26-2012, 04:19 PM
Wish I had known about this before I spent the last 5 days :lush:

Baller95
12-26-2012, 04:25 PM
Wish I had known about this before I spent the last 5 days :lush:

You can still do it!

KLH
12-26-2012, 04:55 PM
I will be moderating this battle. I've edited the first post to reflect this. Please submit your mixes to me via PM with a download link.

This is going to be epic, guys and girls!

-KLH

Manu
12-27-2012, 01:35 AM
No remixes

Meh :blank:

KLH
12-27-2012, 08:44 AM
^ You don't need to use remixes, Manu. Show 'em how it's done, mon frere.

-KLH

Manu
12-27-2012, 01:00 PM
Lady Gaga
Black Eyed Peas
Pink - Get The Party Started
Lmfao
Maroon 5

Still, meh:blank: Needs more real epic NYE tracks, these don't cut the mustard for moi likey + deadline too short now (I'm also busy on other stuff). See you next year bro ;)

Baller95
12-27-2012, 03:46 PM
Where should I upload my mix? I've uploaded to here but that's no use now

KLH
12-27-2012, 04:11 PM
Where should I upload my mix? I've uploaded to here but that's no use now
I'll add this above, but here are the instructions to upload:

1. Name your file correctly: [Your Member Name]-vs-All - NYE Battle.mp3.
Example: KLH-vs-All - NYE Battle.mp3
2. Go to djfbattles.com
3. Upload!

-KLH

Baller95
12-27-2012, 04:51 PM
Uploaded!

DJ Nada
12-27-2012, 05:29 PM
The worst thing about recording live is that you have to start over when you screw up... I should probably stop screwing up.

Baller95
12-27-2012, 05:34 PM
The worst thing about recording live is that you have to start over when you screw up... I should probably stop screwing up.

Haha yeah I uploaded once decided it was crap that uploaded another one now which I think could be better but f it lol I'll just leave it. Get yours done and submit it!! :)

kyle133
12-27-2012, 09:01 PM
I have all these tracks and mix alot of them on the regular. Wish there was more time in the day :( Will be listening to this battle for sure :) good luck guys!!! And great battle idea KLH!!

Baller95
12-27-2012, 09:13 PM
I have all these tracks and mix alot of them on the regular. Wish there was more time in the day :( Will be listening to this battle for sure :) good luck guys!!! And great battle idea KLH!!

It only takes 15 mins minimum! :p

JonAvalon
12-27-2012, 09:32 PM
baller95 is confirmed

DJ Nada
12-27-2012, 10:05 PM
Uploaded mine... It's not my best work, but I'm not re-recording it. It's bedtime.

JonAvalon
12-27-2012, 11:31 PM
Nada is confirmed

KLH
12-28-2012, 10:03 AM
JonAvalon will be moderating this battle... so good luck everyone!

-KLH

DJ Nada
12-28-2012, 10:42 AM
Just two of us? Ugh...

Baller95
12-28-2012, 10:55 AM
Just two of us? Ugh...

Damn that sucks! There were like 2 other peeps that said they'd submit too :(

JonAvalon
12-28-2012, 12:34 PM
Ah KLH are you going to participate?


Is anyone else going to submit or will it just be baller and nada?

KLH
12-28-2012, 12:40 PM
^ I was going to administer... so I hadn't planned on submitting. Then I ran into issues with getting the mixes.

EDIT: You know what? It's time to DJ up, bishes. I'm entering. Let's extend the deadline to 7PM EST.

Awwww yeahhhh!

-KLH

Baller95
12-28-2012, 03:07 PM
Sweet!

KLH
12-28-2012, 04:11 PM
KLH has submitted and is confirmed.

Aw... I mean Awwwww yeeaaah!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-jQjPWTfv1w

-KLH

DJ Nada
12-28-2012, 04:56 PM
In the words of Marvin Gaye: Let's get it on!!

JonAvalon
12-28-2012, 08:22 PM
KLH can you submit again, it seemed to only upload half of the file.

KLH
12-28-2012, 09:17 PM
I uploaded the same named file. I did not submit the details again. If I need to, let me know.

Thanks,

-KLH

JonAvalon
12-28-2012, 10:46 PM
There we go, thanks!

Posted! Good Luck!
http://www.djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?18921-KLH-vs-DJ-Nada-vs-Baller95-EPIC-NYE-Mix-Battle