Gained a ton of (more) respect for afrojack after watching this

That was dope guys! It's great to hear the perspective of a DJ like Afrojack. I'm with you a 100% on this Luke: we have to preserve the art form. Afrojack's point about reinventing the art form could be true though. I think projects like Redbull Thr3estyle are a great example of that. We should do one of these vids one day Luke 👍🏽

Have to agree with Afrojack. The club and the festival situations should determine if a set is prepared. There's a lot of responsibility to your fans and the promoters at a festival as opposed to a club situation where it's way more intimate and spontaneous. Very insightful vlog! Thanks Luke!

I'm a guitarist turned lighting guy and I rarely understand the DJ platform as an instrumentalist, but from a lighting perspective it makes total sense to have the set list planned.

I agree 100% with the difference between club and festival events. I worked at Omnia Las Vegas for the 1st two years it opened & as someone who gets to see each artist every time they perform at the venue, you start to realize the difference between who is a DJ & who is just a producer. For instance, Calvin Harris nights are always the busiest at the nightclub but for someone who sees him every Friday night they get bored of seeing him because his sets are exactly the same to the point where I could tell you what songs he was going to play & when he was going to play them. Then you have artists like Krewella, Chuckie, Martin Garrix, & Afrojack who either plays completely different sets (actually djing) or what I've noticed with Afrojack, to where he plays a portion of the same set then (Usually once he starts drinking out the bottle) starts to freestyle. You can hear him trying new things, not always having a flawless set. Me personally I like it when I can hear a dj messing up from time to time because that shows you they are actually Djing, trying new things, living in the moment & their thoughts in real time & not just acting & pretending to turn knobs. Another reason why DJ Mag Top 100 isn't an accurate source for the best DJ's but that's a whole different discussion for another time.

Shoutout to Laidback Luke, one of the most realest and talented DJs! Honoured to be able to see him!

A lot of what afrojack said is true, also it all depends on what type of DJ you are, a producing DJ can get away with having a pre planed playlist cause 99% of their playlist are gonna contain their own productions as well as their own hit productions that are guaranteed to move the crowd. That's what afrojack meant by he rarely miss-plans a set. Cause he has had many hits in the past. BUT for DJs that do not produce and do not have there own hit songs to depend on, most of those type of djs must DJ on the fly. They don't want to play what previous djs that night may have played. So it also does depend on who you are and what type of DJ are you.

Now I am the type of guy that would feel guilty if I didn’t actually mix Because it just doesn’t feel right. I love the satisfaction of making a perfect mix.

I've seen singers lip syncing live, I've seen guitarist playing on a guitar that's not even plugged in, I've seen DJs playing mashups all night. They're entertainers, if you're entertained then they've done a great job.

Afrojack's comment about looking at 1001tracklists and seeing "Afrojack Mashup" killed me. too funny!

My respect to all those Dj's the still actually mix live

Laidback Luke & Afrojack - No AC (Original Mix)

I feel like in the Techno and underground scene DJs are still a lot more respected for their DJ skills, not for the crazy scratching stuff but for their clean mixes, track selection and the way they structure their sets.

Totally understandable for dj's in your tier to pre prep a set as long as you still have that real dj skill set at your disposal that's what counts imo

With the recent deadmau5 video coming out him explaining this exact same thing... makes this video even more relevant. You guys told it first 🎉 thanks for your honesty. Must say even as a dj I did expect the big names to perform live even at major stages so this was quite something to grasp ❤

Two legends

The main part of a DJ is to entertain the crowd. I don't think is does matter so much if it is prepared or not. If Im at the crowd and I really enjoy the set, I don't really care if it is prepared or not. The thing is, if you already made your playlist and the people don't like it, it's gonna be hard to adjust, because you only have the one playlist you made. So you kinda need both. Be prepared but also put some other stuff on your playlist, so you can read the crowd and play the style they like. Mixing isn't the hardest part... Reading the crowd is what shows real talent. What do you think Luke & Afrojack?

Awesome topic and vlog! Ps. Keep doing dj tutorials and other vlogs👍

I've been a "freestyle"/"on the fly" DJ since the start. I love it.. the freedom is great. it's about 4 months ago for the very first time I actually went in to a gig with a setlist pre-arranged in the right order and everything.. (With a handful of extra tracks at the bottom for substitutions). Having narrow down my list from 3000+ to less than 40 gave me a lot more time to engage with the crowd in do you able to read the room even better and thankfully I had those substitution tracks at the bottom because I needed them!

The art is not lost. My 6 year old daughter is working two SL MK5 turntables and a basic Pioneer 2 chanell DJM 300 and killing it. It is because of you guys, and old dudes like me who have a ton of killer vinyl records from the last 40 some odd years. Everything swings full circle young men! Thanks for the great videos.

A good show is one that blows a viewer's mind. I think the key thing today is to realize that not all electronic music performers are DJs and a performance isn't only music-based anymore. Live acts vary from old-schoolers like Luke, who focus on a fresh auditive experience, to Zedd, who delivers the most stunning visuals I've ever seen. Then you have people in between like Flume or Madeon who deliver live music coupled with synced visuals. I guess what I'm saying is that it's important to not put a performer into the "DJ" category just because they make electronic music. That worked 10 years ago, not anymore.

I think DJing isn't as cut and dry as people make it out to be. A good DJ does need to have mixing skills, but he can still be a terrible DJ if he does not have good music or the correct music that people want to hear. It is disappointing that some people do not care, but if all they want to hear is that one track they like, give it to them. Kind of like a comedian: some jokes work everywhere, and some jokes can be offensive to a specific crowd. There's a time and place for everything. DJs are just entertainers after all, and not catering to the audience would be doing a disservice not only to them but to the DJ himself. This is what I think.

I respect producers who produce good music. That’s way harder than mixing two records or reading a crowd.

the one thing i appreciate is seeing all the producers slowly come out on camera and reveal themselves.

You got to give respect to Afrojack for always being real! He just says stuff like it is.

Thanks for being such a great guy and inspiring DJs like me! Can't wait for that controller "In my mind"! Too bad its not Serato! ;)

I started DJing in 1986 with a belt drive turntable using my fingers to beat mix lol.. I just got back into it after stopping back in late nineties.. I am 50 now. I realised how much i love the art. I totally agree with Afrojack & laidback luke.

I appreciate the honesty about the festival scene. I do like that you preserve the art in the club scene.

Loved this talk with Afrojack! Been a fan since the Bangduck days.

I actually pissed that Laidback doesn't get the attention that he deserves. Nowadays he is probably one of the only guys that goes totally freestyle in their sets and doing it extremely well. Hope everyone could see that and appreciate how unique you are in the cabin. Btw i need an Afrojack Laidback Luke b2b set that is uploaded to KZfaq.

They touched on this briefly though a bit vaguely but one of the things most fans may not realize is the amount of production that goes into a major festival. Though the fans are there for the DJs, they also expect to see the visuals, lasers, special effects, e.t.c and they want them to be on point. For the whole production to be in sync, everyone needs to know what's happening and what's about to happen. No matter how skilled a lighting designer, video jockey or laser jockey someone may be, it is impossible to give the quality of production the fans want at a major show or festival without at least parts of it being pre recorded. Lighting and laser cues need to be set up ahead of time, video clips need to be arranged ahead of time and everything needs to be timed to a fraction of a second so that someone doesn't miss a drop or come in too soon with a particular effect. When it comes to club shows and underground shows where the production is much smaller, the DJ as well as the lighting and effects crews have more freedom to do their own thing so there's no need for pre recorded sets. But major events like festivals have very little room artistic license outside of what's already been planned. That's how the production can be so impressive with everything working in sync.

I don’t think that pre-rec’d sets are just for people that can’t DJ. I think that pre rec’d sets are useful for timecode for lighting and visuals. That’s also an experience for the crowd.

Im with Luke. Im an old school Vinyl large Club DJ from the 1990's and love doing real mixing, scratching, beat matching, and playing on the Fly to a crowd. Dont do it anymore as im old and retired, but kinda wish i did. HUGE respect to Luke for what he does. I listen to his music all day every day and absolutely love it. LL's No.1 UK Fan.

Obviously I understand that afrojack prepare more his sets on important occasions, but I think that part of the essence of the DJ profession is knowing how to mix songs according of the crowd, what do you think?

100% agree. Respect the art, practice, become a master of your craft, continue to learn, share your knowledge with others to keep the real djing alive...

The two most talented and most honest dj's on this planet love u both❤

To me, this was the Best Vlog that I 've ever seen. besides DJing this explanation was awesome

I think Afrojack is correct. You should know the art but with the big festival crowds it's all about the production. It's important to keep the classic art alive but you should put some newschool stuff above it.

I agree 100%. I started with vinyl, later incorporating computers. I love both platforms. Take full advantage of technology. Lots of fun. Brings your creative level up a few notches.

Really loved the real talk. No bullshit, all real talk. Respect to both of you, since usually artists don't talk about it fearing backlash from other people. I'd really like to see more real talk vlogs like these in the future :D Cheers!

The important thing is you make "music" you're an artist, so it's ok to make pre planned sets

Luke, you are spot on with the fun aspect of doing it for real. Personally I have prepared and practiced sets and then come to do the actual gig and found it a bit of a let down for me (the crowd enjoyed it as the mixing was perfect). Now, I tend to have tracks that I know mix well and group these tracks in my head. Then when djing I can move with the crowd and between the groups of tracks. In my mind I have bridge tracks between the groups so it flows smoothly. Interesting to hear Afrojack's opinion and your own, I guess it really shows that djing really is an art and people will find different ways to do that art. Thanks for the VLOG

I preplan all my sets in terms of tracks and BPM sections/samples. I'm fairly new to DJing and find having the sets planned help a lot to play a really good show. Free styling is great and shows a lot of skill but I feel like planning the set is a nice medium ground to what we call DJing today. Anything is better than pressing play on a hour long mp3 and pretending to press button.

I started djing 5 years ago and I find it a lot more fun to mix live than have a prerecorded set. You can learn from your mistakes , as they said you can play in on the crowd to see what they like , they know you're a "real" dj and so on. I mean it's just way more fun to see all people going wild on a set you played live than just pressing play and acting like it's live. It gives me a much better feeling about myself.

Great stuff Luke! Thanks for doing this :)

That's so true Afrojack, thanks for be real...

100% correct. big festivals need to be prepared, especially when your on a short timeframe. But you definitely have to know how to read a crowd and play what everyone wants.

I’ve watched this a few times just because it’s Great to see 2 very technical djs just having a casual chat and learning a few things along the way

Afrojack is monitoring this Vlog and comments on this Vlog now as he said during live broadcast on Facebook 😊😊😊😊😊

Got a lot of respect for Afrojack talking about this as bluntly and honestly as possible. Great vid

Laidback Luke and A-track still keep it real 🙏👌 you remind me A lot of me when I use to dj 2007 - 2014 always live sets with 3 cdj's some people thought I would be playing prerecorded mixes 😅 I love djing and I miss it, that's why I get goosebumps and almost cry when I listen to you dj. I feel the same way that the real most important part of djing is quickly being forgotten. Keep real djing alive for us!! 🙏

Nice to hear to the truth!!! Knowing that the light cues, the dancers, the special effects, all have to be sync'd. That is why it has to be pre-planned. The crowds knowing they are going to hear the hits is so important. Great job!!!

I dont really have a Problem with prerecorded sets. The only thing i dont like is that most Djs play their same set over and over again. It gets so boring to hear the same songs in the same order without any changes.

opening a can of worms ... love it ! respect both guys!

As a non fan, this honest opinion from these guys is appreciated! Clears up a lot!

I love Afrojack's style of DJ and the beats he chooses and prepares, the effect on how we perceive and interact with the set and beats is all planned like an 'orchestra' if you will. It's all about timing and I feel the energy off him! Keep up the great work!

I agree with you Luke when you say "Learn the actual art of Djing". I think that is extremely important for the new dj's. However I agree with Afrojack when he says that in big festivals, being streamed live, you need to do preparation weeks or days before. Because there is millions watching. And if you make a mistake, everyone will talk about it. And in the end of the day, this is business! I guess you need to find a balance between both worlds. Have fun, freestyle in clubs and stuff. But in big stages, you have to kill it. There's fireworks to lauch. :D Anyway, I love how Luke's creates his sets live. I've been a fan of your work since I saw you playing in Oporto in 2008.

I am 51 now, started DJing when i was 15, took a break in the mid 90s, 20 years later I have a mini studio again in my home. I was amazed how different it is now and how many young "DJs" dont know how to really 'DJ.' If you have never used vinyl on a turntable and had to beatmatch, while trying to find, or know, a song that mixes well with what you are playing, and if you have never made people get off their butts and move while doing that, then you have not truly "DJ'd." And you are missing out. Keep the art form pure, even while being creative with technology! I love EDM music and am often in my mini studio making tunes and trax, never to old to learn new things, but always remember the old ways, because without them, we wouldnt have what we have today.

This is why afrojack is such a good DJ, he's good prepared and makes every party to a banger! It's great to hear how he prepares and chooses his songs! Love for both of you! :D

This video really opened up my mind and i got to see things a lot differently than i used to, i’m an upcoming DJ from Venezuela and i really learnt a lot from you guys in the 13 minutes of this video... you changed my whole perspective and thaught me what i have to do to be a real DJ, both of you are my idols!!

I have mixed feelings now. I get it what Afrojack said, and have nothing against that, but at the same time my respect increased for Laidback Luke for his sets which are non prepared. Think is up to dj as well to keep peace with himself inside. I know for most of people makes no difference if you play acapella, loop and track on three separated decks and mix them, or you prepare them before and then play, but... inside myself I will feel soooooooooo much better if I do it right at this time. Sorry for my English. Love the video and can't wait for denon controller set from Luke cause I own one, mc 7000. Peace.

Love this vid thanks guys!

Being able to watch talks like this is amazing. Seeing what really goes through the heads of the people behind the turntables/laptops/mixers as a fan is awesome. I've been a huge fan of EDM my whole life and, being a dj myself, when I go watch a set, I not only have a good time, I listen to exactly what the artists are doing. I am part of the 10%. I live in Miami and I HATE festivals like Ultra Miami. Artists go out to Ultra to bust out the craziest sets they've ever performed, but I don't feel the vibe and love of a festival at all. It just feels like a huge party filled with drunk and drugged out people. Seldom are there festivals where you can feel that the crowd around you really love the music that's playing as much as you do. And it's at these festivals where the artists and the fans really have a good time and feel the PLUR vibes

Love this blog! Thanks guys. Growing up in the 80s I was a Hip Hop Electro DJ, that was what I really liked to do, but whenever I was DJing a party only a small section of my play for the night involved me doing what I really liked to do. As a DJ who is getting payed to fill the dance floor you don't always get to play what you want all the time. I imagine it is very different for you guys. People are showing up to watch you perform, that is very rarely the case when you are DJing a wedding, special function, etc.. None the less when I get to do what I want is usually in a private set at the house. In the old days it took work to organize your crates and put a playlist together, It still does, just much quicker. I appreciate any set I hear that required someone investing time to put it together. Technology is good, I still think you need to be able to DJ well on the fly to be considered a quality DJ. Just my opinion. Thank again!

Never clicked so fast on a vdeo

I LIKE the thought in between . 🙋 Ü should prepare 50% and do it live 50 %

The DJs primary role has always been to introduce listeners to new music. What attracts a following is the DJs taste in music and how they deliver their selection by using a variety of performing techniques depending on the skill level. The DJ culture is composed of a variety of representatives, from Disco Blenders to Techno Programmers and Dub Selectors to Hip Hop Turntablist almost including the mainstream radio personality, whom at one point, all compiled charts, reported to labels and tested product in various markets. We can attempt to discredit anyone who pushes buttons, however, when carefully observed - everyone is doing it. The most basic trick in turntablism requires it. We push start/stop on a turntable to slow down the platter and create a wind down effect ; we push buttons to select tracks, select cue points, trigger one-shots ; let's not forget Hip Hop DJs who began their careers using cassette decks to mix and produce ; the Akai MPC, Roland 303, 808, and 909 all buttons people. Shit, even pianists push buttons ; they like to call them "keys" - ooh ah! The issue most people have with today's current state of affairs is that the industry is flooded with perpetrators - people posing as DJs because their advised to do so in order to sell their music and tickets. They are not in it for the art nor the culture and this offends the young enthusiast and the seasoned purist. They're in the way of progress. And to be clear, to be a performer does not make you an artist, however, an artist is always a performer. It's disappointing to know that with the unlimited amount of resources available for DJs to acquire music today, it is often decided to play it safe and pander personal hits all year around. The times have murdered the Shaman, strangled the message, and stomped out the fire we all danced around. Now, like the dead rock concert, the people stand in place, experience only an idea of the past, and document what appears to be real under the influence of sensationalism and spectacle. For things to change, we must push more buttons! Your hate is expected ... facebook.com/beatvillainz.podcast

Afrojack is so articulate, perceptive, knowledgable, balanced and walks a thin line everywhere between everything with such grace. In a sadistic way i appreciate he understands the weight of his fans expectations that lie on his shoulders and that he takes his responsibility seriously.

Do one with Alesso....Ask him WTF is happening

Kudos to those that can freestyle and do amazing tricks, that's art. Kudos as well to those that don't freestyle, who rather meticulously structure a tracklist and perfectly mix / blend those tracks live. If they rock the crowd, then they have done their job. That's also art. For longer Club/ bar sets, I dont mind if a dj wants to take a bathroom break and a plays a 10 minute prerecoded mix. Or a 30 minute one if even if he has to eat.

I saw Afrojack in Ultra Festival in Tokyo. He played a set exactly like what he's talking about, with one addition. He played a mashup of Ace The Space - 9 Is A Classic. That shit blew my mind. I knew it was a 10% of the crowd moment but for me it was the high point of the set.

Afrojack is absolutely right. Different settings calls for different shows and different preperations. Being able to read the crowd is ot me a very essential skill. If you see what you're playing is not working, then you need to be able to change gear and improvise. I guess that is one of many things that makes the DJ unique.

I'm die hard fan of afrojack😚 He is my dream mentor... I'm sure one day I'll collab with you Wishing you happy birthday God bless you so much😇 I love you nick "afrojack"😘

Who else want an "Hardwell & Laidback Luke - Dynamo" follow up??😍

The art of dj is very much alive! While some of us can't scratch, there's a variety of skillets that go into djing that we ALL learn eventually. It's awesome to hear Riddim artists and house heads come together and mesh ideas and make jokes about faders and beat matching and cues etc. A lot of people are coming to rely on sync and automation, but that doesn't mean there aren't passionate kids behind the decks who want that perfect live blend. And for that I say thanks Luke you've taught me and a ton of other passionate DJ'S the skills needed to jump in the game!

Love afrojack he is one of the coolest guys and he is an over grown kid too that just makes him that much more awesome

As long as I have the time of my life, whether it be a club or festival show, I couldn't care less if the set was prerecorded or not

There is a huge difference between prepping and pre-recorded.IMO If you have a set list prepped I see absolutely nothing wrong with that because you are still carrying the burden to beat match,make sure your pitch and BPM are at their right levels,your loops are there when needed and your transitions are top notch.You are still DJ'ing and are still showcasing your skills to the crowd,even with a set list prepare.As for pre-recorded,now you are not a DJ.You are now pushing a button and fake knob touching for the crowd and pray to god the photographer doesn't got a shot of the crowd from behind you and see that only one CDJ is on and has a 1 hour track loaded.So great to hear from two DJ's I grew up watching for so long

I like how laidback luke pushes to keep an edge and learn the art. My djing skills have increased dramatically since watching all these laidback luke vlogs

Glad to hear you two talking openly about this. One problem with pre-recording instead of improvising is that pre-recorded sets become very predictable as many artists use (almost) the same pre-recorded set in multiple occasions. This takes away the surprise factor from the set, which imo is one of the most important and fun things about watching a dj that you like-not knowing what to expect! A dj set/show might get a bit boring and not worth attending to anymore as the surprise factor gets lost. But at the same time, imagine going to Alesso's show and not hearing Calling, If I lose myself or I wanna know. So the guys do need some good preparation for their sets-I just don't think I'd watch the same dj twice in one year (or even two). Really cool video guys! And happy birthday Afrojack!

I've seen dj play the same pre recorded set at a pool party on the same day at EDC Vegas this year. Or dj play the same/similar pre recorded set every other month at club shows and festival.

Yes I am one of the 10% of your fans Afro

You can't knock his honesty, bravo! The bottom line is, you cant please everyone. Do what you are happy with, and if people are entertained by what your doing then your doing a good job. Simple.

With the big festivals and synced visuals, I get it. If you've got a massive video wall showing lyrics matched up with the song, the best way to do it is have it triggered out of Ableton. Then the show is all pretty and happy for the big crowd. I love a well planned light show almost as much as the music so it's cool. I just want to see artists really working the crowd when I go to smaller shows. The most refreshing live set I've seen recently was Ekali because he was doing it 100% live. The venue was really small, too so I could get up close and watch the man work. Maybe not everyone will appreciate it but the work of hitting a remix live with a vocal in the moment deserves massive respect.

Mine opinion about is as a DJ and Producer in the club you NEED to play live so you can make the party go crazy! But in a festival where people come for YOUR music its okay to use a pre recorded set!

Really like this video and the honesty. I agree though. I went to Mysteryland 2017 a few weeks ago, and wanted to see deadmau5. I'm not a diehard deadmau5 fan, just enjoy the biggest hits of him. He started with 10 minutes of techno; I've never walked away so fast from a set. I'm not saying he performed bad, but afterwards I spoke to a friend of mine who's a diehard fan. He said he really enjoyed Joel's performance. I wanted to hear The Veldt, Strobe and Ghosts 'n Stuff. Quite funny, me being the 90% (just the example). I can relate though. The DJ's I'm really into; I expect a little bit more from those. Meaning you thorougly prepare your set does not mean you're not a DJ. It mean's you're a professional reading your audience. When hitting a Laidback Luke set, we all expect the live mixing. When seeing Afrojack, we want to be entertained. That's how it works. As long as it's not a "press play and do a clap a few times" it's fine by me.

I'm a little late to the conversation, but as an unknown old school DJ, the best times I've ever had were the impromptu sets, where you have an idea of what you wanna play, start and then you read the crowd say "Well this ain't workin'" then you switch out to something that moves the crowd and thats when the party really starts. Thanks for this really cool VLOG.

Seen both. Love both. Understand how both play. I got lucky to see LaidbackLuke mix live from 5 ft away. Amazing. Full respect to both.

when you're pulling in 20k crowds i don't think they're there for your dj'ing abilities, let's be real.. they just want a good time

ITS A FACT that now a days their is no fuckin djing ... new kids are 120 % focused on production side they know this gonna give them gigs and shows not learning djing ,, as MARTIN was at tommorowland .... what he was doing like just filter out the drop and new tracks kicks and he is like fully sweatty that he just scratch n mix fucking 500 songs in a hour ,, actually he was sweaty because in 3 minuites of track for say, 15 sec holding knob of filter and 2 sec changing the track rest he is jumping and smiling ....jumping .... smiling... and likewise those GREAT audience of tommorowland ,, they just are very honoured to see martin on dj booth for an hour they dnt give a shit about djing ...(respect for him as an incredible producer (Y) )...... BUT That thing sort of hurts man really but still people are the real power holders... I KNow for sure in coming time soon the real djs like you and me= (which are not visible ) will come to light because people cant see same shit for ever then real DJs goona be like headliners but then these so called DJs goona be so long gone in production AnD all that stuff they will never get that experience or learning of vinyls scratching or even on a media player because they never seen that or try to see.. they born with button sync and all ... OR we gonna be the last Ancesstors of real DJING ...!!! WHO KNOWS TIME will tell...!!!

I totally agree with Afrojack. In massive events where production is key, you definitely need to plan your set very well especially when it is being recorded as most all massive events are because your particular set will be viewed not just at that moment but over and over again by people worldwide. A DJ must make sure that people are going to remember his/her set and everything that went on in it. It doesn't mean that smaller more intimate events don't deserve the same attention to detail. I've seen many DJ's play their set and are all over the place with their tracks. There still has to be some kind of story being told, the DJ still need to take everyone in this journey. You can't start your set with banging tracks that would be more effective when you drop it somewhere in the middle of your set. Like a story, a DJ set has to progress and it has to have some kind of structure. I'm glad you guys made this video. Cheers to the both of you.

High key, you guys just gained so much respect in my book for making this video and absolutely agree with what you guys said! I've been listening to all walks of EDM for over 13 years and there is no doubt that there's something missing from some "DJ's" sets lately. I completely understand why artist are making pre-recorded playlist but I give alot of respect to artist/DJs who are doing stuff outside the box and out of their comfort zone! Great video Luke keep it up man! 👌

Pre recorded mixes xD hahahahahah. That title made my face crumble apart uwu

That missing "and family guy" kills me everytime... :'(

It is really cool to see two music titans , having a discussion about it. I agree with the explanation where if a DJ is catering to a club crowed where the DJ can personally monitor crowds reaction, the DJ need to bring in his live mixing skills. On the contrary, when catering to a really large crowed which you cannot monitor, it is important to have the important parts of the set figured out like the beginning, the middle of the set and how it will end.

My opinion is that, as Afrojack says, yes anyone could do what most of the djs do on the decks, but when a dj is a real DJ and can do real stuff the crowd, even people who don't have a clue about djing at all, will hear the difference and appreciate much more the skilled DJ. About preparation, in my opinion preparation is key also for a skilled DJ, building your own playlist that's suitable for different occasions and situations takes time and experience and it's as crucial as being skilled.

Afrojack had a point. All i can say

is that just taped harddrives to the back of afrojack's screen??

i dj for about 2 years now and i try to do it „the old fashioned way“. you guys inspirate me to continue it that way and i hope that i can be one of many people, that „reinvent the art of dj‘ing“. thank you, dj tlm, laidback luke, afrojack, qbert, and so many more for all your youtube videos.

Here's to the 10%