1.1 think like a dj
From backyard parties to massive festivals, DJs across the globe impact listeners by mixing songs together to create feelings and movement. Think like a DJ and learn how to listen to a song to predict the outcomes they will have on a given audience. This skill is great for choosing songs to create a setlist, and it will help when you start writing your own music.
Listen along with DJ Enferno
Listen for:
Energy | The overall intensity of the track: high, medium, low, etc.
Emotion | The mood of the track: dark, bright, happy, etc.
Sounds | The types of instruments used: acoustic, electronic, or both.
Predict:
Audience | Who is the song for? Huge crowd, person playing a video game, etc
Outcome | What does it make the audience want to do? Dance, study, be happy, etc
Listen To Song #1
Energy: High
Emotion: Dark
Sounds: Electronic
Audience: Festival Crowd
Outcome: To Dance
Listen To Song #2
Energy: Low
Emotion: Middle
Sounds: Electronic & Acoustic
Audience: Someone Who Wants To Relax
Outcome: To Relax
Listen To Song #3
Energy: Low
Emotion: Bright & Happy
Sounds: Acoustic
Audience: Movie Watcher
Outcome: To Feel Happy
Create A Playlist
Find three songs that you like from Youtube or the songs below to make your own playlist.
Analyze Your Playlist
Write down the descriptions and predictions for your songs on the
PLAYLIST PLANNER →
Sample Music Library
Choose three songs from the sample music library to make your own playlist. Listen for the energy, emotion, and sounds of the recording to predict the audience and the outcome of the track.