An absolute privilege to listen to tips from such a legend! I'm glad he mentioned how he focusses on the subtleness of mixing prog, as he is a master of this, and something I have always loved about listening to him play.
In some moment Hernan said that he never talk about music with Nick Warren before a b2b "not because they are super DJ's". If I can correct, yes. You both are super DJ's!
Hernan describes the difference in philosophies between advanced veteran DJs and beginners & journeyman. When it is ALL about the vibe, I will say this. The 2am-4am slot is always what I lived for, and did best. BUT, playing the OPENING slot for bigger talent TAUGHT ME HOW TO BE THE VETERAN DJ WHO DESERVED THAT MAIN TIME SLOT.
Absolutely! Quite often on my Twitch streaming platform when I DJI play easily 8 to 10-hour Marathon sets. It's becoming more and more common for me. In fact just last weekend I reached a new personal record and did just under 22 hours streaming. Very much like the guest DJ I subscribe to Absolute passionate love for the art of DJing and it is truly a musical sound Journey that we try to create for listeners. Thank you for the interview excellent video
by the way, Uner and Henry Saiz masterclasses just finished to check yesterday: is pure gold!!! Congrats for that BEAUTIFUL project called "Aulart" Marc!!!!! Really well produced content, worth it EVERY penny I spent.. We can see the attention and care for every detail, I feel honoured to be able to saw that classes.. I can only imagine what the future holds, already a amazing source of quality producers insights and masterclass, you guys deserves the best!!!!!!
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Wow ! great interview, just shows how much work goes behind the scenes before playing a live set. Hernan sounds like a lovely and utmost professional person. One of the best in the business.
Great questions to Hernan , very interesting to look inside his view to DJing, he's a true artist and for a starting DJ there's no better musician to look up to. As a huge fan of Hernan and other DJs we are really lucky that they can make music until they are 80 years old ! Unlike football career where your favorite players retire at 35 years old and thats the end of your joy. DJs only get better when they get older.
Thank you, Marc and Hernán! Such amazing insight, perspective and tips! I really like your three folder system Hernán, and your thoughts on long sets. I also don't really use effects, and mostly use the eq to mix. I think I will give loops a bit more of a try because I like how you described the layering you do. Mostly my transitions layer for 96 beats in and then 96 beats or less out. I really enjoy this! Thx again! :)
Thank you Marc, this is an incredible episode. Hernan seems to be a wonderful person, humble and down to earth. I adore him as a DJ and this interview makes me like him even more
He is so right. The majority of the new sets are just a collection of hectic drops and hands in the air moments which is so boring tbh. True DJs that take the crowd for a ride and experience is what it's all about. Hernan, Väth , Digweed, Sasha, Oakenfold, Warren are true masters of the craft. Thank god for these guys who are still playing and still moving crowds. New DJs need to just listen to Northern Exposure compilations to understand the importance of this concept.
Would have been nice to know whether you change up the tempo in such long sets, to instill more energy throughout the mix in a progressive sense. I was playing a lot on Khaosan road in Thailand and went about running from deep house, to tech house, and then i'd find myself running into more prog and then finally the techo weapons. I couldn't help but nudge that bpm up from say 123/24 right through to sometimes even 130pbm - but ever so gradually over 5 hours say.
