Extravagant DJ intros are awesome for building hype in festivals for artists people have been looking forward to seeing for years, however they are not needed for small clubs, bars and house parties as most people won't appreciate them, and the mood and hype isn't the same due to factors such as popularity, lighting and the stage. If it's a big club however it could work, provided the lighting and stage is fit for it.
@varunaX2 жыл бұрын
I actually find some of the intros the most creative, epic, orchestral versions of tracks I'd never hear otherwise. I absolutely love them and look forward to them!
@seandadon48842 жыл бұрын
Having a DJ intro at a house party serves nothing but to fulfill an ego but at a festival it serves to build that hype and anticipation to amp up the vibe of the event!!!
@thevinylreef75112 жыл бұрын
That's not always true. I may want to control the crowd at a house party too, just not as long.
@amptechno90792 жыл бұрын
the event must be AMPED UP!
@dj_rayataz2 жыл бұрын
A couple of months ago, I did a DJ livestream where I started with just the acapella of the verse of the song and echoed it out for a couple of bars. Then I hit play on the second track, which was the full (non-acapella) version of the same song with all the blaring instrumentals and beats coming in all at once. It sounded epic and it really got the attention of the viewers as well as the small live crowd that was standing in front of me. Best intro to a set I have done so far! :)
@SimonMarketingTV2 жыл бұрын
Hardwell's Everybody is in the place the best epic intro ever for me! House party or small club nights doesn't need epic intros unless there is a theme party like "halloween" or maybe "roman epire" or stuff like that
@thechannel46932 жыл бұрын
I remember, Ben Gold was playing after Solarstone at ASOT 650 and he came on stage and pressed play and jumped directly into the middle of the song (even without song intro). I wanted to go to a different stage, but stayed 30 minutes because it was impressive. And instead of waiting 5 minutes until the build up is done you could dance further. Was a smart move and I never seen someone doing it like this again haha
@hellosnax14302 жыл бұрын
When Luke talks about hiding from the crowd I just picture “When Will The Bass Drop?” SNL skit with Andy Samberg. 🤣
@MickyStardust2 жыл бұрын
Wow you are a man after my own heart, I'm exactly the same I'm now 40 so I used to listened to all the old rave tapes and that's when I started djing when I was 12 when Carl Cox was know as the 3 deck wizard, I worshipped him when I was a kid and still do, not sure if I would have an intro if I ever make it but I'm all for keeping it old school too, its another art being able to mix from the last djs track as you don't ever know what it will be but I have so much respect for you you are amazing and a true dj
@JoeTjoepJoep2 жыл бұрын
A good dj doesn't need an intro, mc or whatsoever. Just his best tracks, a musical soul and a lot of energy.
@zendygarrido61772 жыл бұрын
I hate how much i love your humbleness. Just too humble.
@sprydog32532 жыл бұрын
Love the tip about playing of the previous DJ. Keeps me creative knowing that I am gonna have to work with whatever is currently playing.
@househeadspeakz2 жыл бұрын
Since I am one half of a DJ duo, when we are out on gigs, my DJ partner comes in after another DJ, and stars are set. We play one track at a time instead of the usual 3 tracks each. It works for us and while listening to my partner's set and watch the crowd, I get a feel on what track I want to bring in to keep the energy going. I feel that intros should only work if you are opening a set. If you are a headliner or part of a DJ lineup, it is not necessary. Transiting your track after the previous DJ is the best way to go.
@eskei832 жыл бұрын
That’s all great tips but I also feel a little break before your set so the people can applaud to the DJ before you is a great way to show appreciation to the other DJs on the bill.
@epeventseppromos87804 ай бұрын
Intro for any dj is the music begorw hand like a bar o gig. U setcit sett mood
@westoncozza47682 жыл бұрын
I feel like sometimes it depends also on the genre as well, like say Illenium or Seven Lions using a intro makes sense. But that's just me.
@stevendw1082 жыл бұрын
i prefer to mix through, to me it's the best way to keep the flow of the party and keeps the crowd dancing. by arriving at the venue 30ish minutes before my set; i can see how many people and try to read them, then going to the DJ-booth, ask the tittle of his\her last track and select my first song. i remember partys where a crewmember said\yelled through the mic something like "thank you Dj 1, everybody make some noise...", at that point i mixed my first track in whereafter they announced me. i do have a DJ-intro, it's a 7 second jingle that i only use for my radio-sets.
@michaelcretu252 жыл бұрын
I DJed an office party and played O Fortuna as an intro. Echoed out after a minute before starting my actual set by filtering in. 🙂
@freshtodeath882 жыл бұрын
In the club settings, the headliners sounds level would usually be louder than the opening DJ. That was another sign that the main DJ is playing
@SebastienDecaste2 жыл бұрын
Yes 16 years i follow you.
@djjakedile2 жыл бұрын
Could remember how you start your set a amnesia with just a simple beat… simple & magical
@nathanbaigent70552 жыл бұрын
Yeah all the old DJ I know would drop the bass or turn it down a bit and mix in or just switch the deck off so slows down and start on a break or vocal 👍you know who it was by the music I used to mix in a white label to start
@HarshKapadia2 жыл бұрын
Loved the vlog, Luke!
@Theprouteu2 жыл бұрын
If you're nobody: you don't need If you're big and playing big clubs/festival : yes, it builds hype, HUGE difference of hype at the beginning of sets between big artists that have intro and those who have not
@zahirahmad46642 жыл бұрын
100% agree with mix in intro. Like how it's been done back then. Show's your mixing versatility n respect to that current Dj ending his set.
@MENXCEDITS2 жыл бұрын
Idk why but i like skrillex intro its so cool it gives me goosebumps everytime
@Hubi53202 жыл бұрын
Thx
@VoltrekMusic2 жыл бұрын
Loved your intro to beyond! Great way to hype up the crowd
@dj_paultuk70522 жыл бұрын
I like Intros @ Festivals as it fits the whole vibe and atmosphere. Where as in clubs i like it when you hand off live to the next guy. When i was with you last at MoS you did a live handover to Sander van Doorn. That was pretty impressive given he started off his set with some pretty hardcore stuff. I guess you knew what was coming !.
@djfascinate5132 жыл бұрын
Great tips
@FSwiftDJ2 жыл бұрын
I've got few my own Acetate Dubplate DJ intros still I think it was more thing then today as djs have mashups or their own jingle drops etc but quite few big tracks started out as a DJ intro .
@MikeBalk2 жыл бұрын
If mixing is part of the art then it makes sense to mix into and out of each artist signature. Love Blau! bro, one of my favorites!
@C879hqda2 жыл бұрын
10000% agreee
@brawlerz12992 жыл бұрын
9:41 I WAS THERE WITH MY LIGHT UP MASK!!! SO GLAD I SAW YOU LAIDBACK LUKE!!!
@robvis7852 жыл бұрын
Hi Luke, I want to ask you something that has nothing to do with the video: “ what is the main reason that you stop to use pioneer and start to use denon? I used DDJ RZX pro for sometimes now, but I want to give it a try as well, tell me what are the benefit to choose that brand and how do you feel with the job wheel, is it better then Pioneer? Thanks in advance. Hope you will come to Melbourne one day
@Pittsburghborn952 жыл бұрын
Denon SC5000/SC6000 or Prime is extremely smooth compared to Pioneers CDJs. Software is much easier to use that Rekordbox, and always getting improvements
@Bruuj2 жыл бұрын
Opening with the first or second breakdown of a trance track can make an epic intro :D
@amptechno90792 жыл бұрын
Starting from the 2nd break is a great idea, loved all the tips in this vid! Vlog idea. How important is reputation / image in the industry vs or aligned with making the right music. some examples of artist that have ruined their careers with bad reps. Tutorials for maintaining a good artist image would be nice!!
@projectbravery2 жыл бұрын
could you do a new/updated video on your take on genres, there are a couple songs I would love to know what genre you think they fall into. That was been one of my favorite videos you've made!!!
@djblice2 жыл бұрын
Next time I play a wedding I'll definitely hide under the DJ booth.
@dylanpajuelo83522 жыл бұрын
Hey Luke in the next vlog can you go over what colleges you have to go to become a Dj whenever I get asked hey what do you want to be when you get older or something I always say Dj and I always say idk I know you need a license and if you have some suggestions I would really like to here them
@GiDS2222 жыл бұрын
this is awesome advice for newer producers/djs, pls keep doing these! i've been producing for a long time but now i'm trying to learn more DJing techniques
@6orionlol62 жыл бұрын
well i always start by choosing a song with a longer, ambient intro, but sometimes i would just mix in after the previous dj.
@SherwinBajao2 жыл бұрын
When I watched you do a mix-through, I wasn't sure you started sometimes. :-D
@djfrozen.official2 жыл бұрын
Actually I was thinking about this topic and this vlog on time thanks @laidbackluke 😍😍
@djicebreaker802 жыл бұрын
I actually find intro good 👍 especially if they don’t know you and builds tension and hype the crowd even doing live-streams & dance parties where there is real live crowd
@Housecatcollect2 жыл бұрын
Tbh the only really big intros I like have been the ones from the djs/artists thst also have major stage production with them like Swedish house at edc or deadmau5 Eric prydz Iv always liked grabbing an acapella of maybe a tv show favorite part of a movie and build up around it, I took a norm Macdonald stand up rip sounded cool, and that was just a guy talking to ppl who don’t know him
@usernametaken30982 жыл бұрын
IMO on tour and feativals intros are cool, maybe drop a new ID so everyone will be excited for rest of set!
@GiDS2222 жыл бұрын
new IDs or even a new VIP mix are top tier intros fr
@Birchy2 жыл бұрын
Totally depends on the DJ, Venue, time, crowd.... If Martin Garrix is playing his massive ADE Show, having a minute long theatrical intro to introduce people to the show and build tension works wonders, it's all part of that huge show. If you're a small time DJ gettin paid $200 for 4 hours in a bar, no point at all. Also depends on personal taste and how you wanna construct your set, all that stuff.
@instruktiondj24622 жыл бұрын
speaking of club nights.... when are you back in London?? your show at ministry of sound was unreal!!
@DrunkState2 жыл бұрын
Simple answer, yes.
@stephendonovan67732 жыл бұрын
I love Mark Knights intro. 'MARK KNIGHT IS IN THE HOUSE' 😎
@itsaddimusic2 жыл бұрын
Amazing plane set at Saga, Luke! Happy I could be there even with one hand :D
@antoniofaneite Жыл бұрын
What do you guys think about intros with vocals? (example: a conversation or sample)
@yang_beatz2 жыл бұрын
Your da man, Luke! I be mixing into other DJ's too, because I only do Birthdays and Clubs =) Intros on Big Festivals can be dope too tho. Martin Garrix e.g.
@natejulianmusic2 жыл бұрын
curious as to what people think of a big epic intro at a houseparty where the DJ isn't hiding behind the decks. Not something I would do personally and maybe it would be a bit out of place but if it was well put together and original I wouldn't mind seeing another DJ do it
@moagnor2 жыл бұрын
Make a quick and cheesy one that you can put over a really bad transition or a really long intro to a song... Makes you feel great. Fills the gaps and conceals your mistakes.
@stphnmusicfr2 жыл бұрын
Great and interesting tips, actualy i share your opinion, both are a good way stay creative !
@freshtodeath882 жыл бұрын
I think some DJs used to use the acapella of your Daft Punk Teacher’s edit as an intro
@jack03.editing272 жыл бұрын
Hey Luke, I was wondering if you have ever gone through creative ruts with DJ'ing and how you have gotten out of them. I feel like I'm not improving and that I'm not having fun when I mix.
@barryanders80212 жыл бұрын
He made videos about this long time ago
@maurycystachowiak15452 жыл бұрын
Yo, I'm watching it stoned 4 days before a house party where I'll have an opportunity to play a mix #420
@marouaneberris93492 жыл бұрын
can i have the name of the background soud plz
@ramonhernandez41012 жыл бұрын
Mixing into the DJ before you is a fun challenge. Can you maintain or even elevate the mood the DJ before you had? I’ve been at clubs where at 2am the headliner comes in and stops the music for his intro. Lame af 🙄everyone was dancing to some grimy dark tech house and the next DJ goes into some happy peak hour edm track after his extended countdown from 20 intro😂
@freshtodeath882 жыл бұрын
Can you make a vlog on how to make an intro song?
@s0m30n320082 жыл бұрын
Hei you was amazing at Saga festival i was the first guy from the crowd who put the L' s up on the left side You need a spectacular build up name calling intro for a better spectator experience (just my opinion)
@1peruvianguy2 жыл бұрын
9:40 lekker set @ academy la kuya 🔥
@DjDaniC122 жыл бұрын
We want you at UNTOLD FESTIVAL 🇷🇴💯
@SamInfectedSt0rm2 жыл бұрын
Hey luke! How can we implement this into b2b sets? What kind of techniques work well with b2b? Thanks!
@djinfinity13632 жыл бұрын
i love seeing a dj intro at a festival
@ItsDSG2 жыл бұрын
IMO, in a festival if done well it can be a good thing, anywhere else, it depend but in most case i like it less. great video as always
@iamamalnadh49592 жыл бұрын
Where is the family guy ??
@mbbass66072 жыл бұрын
i compress myself very very much in this industry, so now I'm very very bored now about electronic dance music. congrats guys. 😂🥳
@cdw42552 жыл бұрын
I'm on BP medicine, if I hide under the booth an pop up, I'm going right back down.
@andrewthedrew2 жыл бұрын
I feel like James Hype's intro song is an epic dj intro that basically works anywhere, even if you're playing to 2 people :))
@Drippinonyou Жыл бұрын
no its too long. it doesnt work in house parties.
@beatvillainz2 жыл бұрын
Hollywood intro? What’s that cheese you do with your hands? And are you aware of the events you play? (4:32)
@tzachbrs2 жыл бұрын
my mom f*8king loves my intro when i mix in my room lol
@selenegajraj86632 жыл бұрын
Question:Do you need to MC when you're djing because i never seen Laidback luke MC when he's djing..Is MCing really needed??
@dj_paultuk70522 жыл бұрын
Luke has had a MC a few times at festivals. Tomorrowland 2015 comes to mind.
@selenegajraj86632 жыл бұрын
@@dj_paultuk7052 Thanks i really wanted to know that!!
@DanielleKingdjdinosaur2 жыл бұрын
its nice sometimes but no you dont need an epic intro.I would dj at a cafe where i would play jazz ,soul ,funk hip hop,electronica, blues.Mostly low key downtempo stuff and i would start playing once i was set up and got myself a glass of wine or cup of coffee.I would not use an epic intro there.Also for me its not been about bigging myself up but just playing good music.If one needs to build mood or get the party started then yes a few kinds of intro effects samples loops and the right tracks could be a good idea but dont worry too much just play great music
@johnnyeproductions2 жыл бұрын
The setting will dictate what kind of intro you want to have. Usually I just start with an intro mix as I mix & produce uplifting trance
@iamamalnadh49592 жыл бұрын
Can I Have a laidback Luke cap ?
@dominictran84952 жыл бұрын
I always got annoyed by any dj that used the “In the beginning there was Jack” intro. So overused. My favorite way to mix the previous dj out was to use to good old on/off dial on the SL1210’s.
@djgueroxxx2 жыл бұрын
I think im my whole life, I never heard or seen a house dj play a intro.
@blakey6662 жыл бұрын
I play UK Hardcore, there is no such thing as low energy lol.
@jackedkerouac44142 жыл бұрын
fun genre. used to love visiting the hc area of every rave
@UrbanLikwid2 жыл бұрын
If you are on a tour where your average audience is 10k+ yes, otherwise no. Especially not in a club.
@omarw0072 жыл бұрын
Unless you are at a festival or you are like the maind draw for a club night i feel thos intros are unnecessary and it hurts more than it helps
@frankygers2 жыл бұрын
No. Read your Dancefloor. The end. This has never changed.
@brianlespoir62872 жыл бұрын
Epic DJ Intros are becoming boring very annoying if every 60 to 90 minutes there is a new intro.
@gibreezy2 жыл бұрын
What is the point of this video …. Felt like he was just talking nonsense the whole time.. wasted my time watching this.