22 Jan 13
Originally posted by sumydidIt's called an "intro". Usually instrumental, it sets the mood for the piece before the lyrics enter.
Note the 90 second "warm up" period -- DJ's need that to fade songs into each other.
Fading my butt. DJs rarely fade any more. DJs most often use intros to blab over or to finish shilling for some product or event. It's like they think the song doesn't start until the lyrics start. It's a hold-over from the '50s and Wolfman Jack's style of DJ. As an instrumentalist, it bugs me no end that DJs can't just respect the music and let it play uninterrupted.
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22 Jan 13
Originally posted by SuzianneHow many times have I heard the ending cut off?...which is just as bad.ðŸ˜
It's called an "intro". Usually instrumental, it sets the mood for the piece before the lyrics enter.
Fading my butt. DJs rarely fade any more. DJs most often use intros to blab over or to finish shilling for some product or event. It's like they think the song doesn't start until the lyrics start. It's a hold-over from the '50s and Wolfman Jack's s ...[text shortened]... it bugs me no end that DJs can't just respect the music and let it play uninterrupted.
24 Jan 13
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Originally posted by SuzianneThe composers in this particular genre create these "instrumentals" as you call them in 60-90-120-180 second periods at the beginning and ending of each song, specifically so that DJ's can get a perfect crossfade between songs. The music is played on the dance floor. The song I posted has a 90 second instrumental. Songs that hit 120 seconds or higher really test the patience of brand new listeners who are mulitasking and ready to go on to something else.
It's called an "intro". Usually instrumental, it sets the mood for the piece before the lyrics enter.
Fading my butt. DJs rarely fade any more. DJs most often use intros to blab over or to finish shilling for some product or event. It's like they think the song doesn't start until the lyrics start. It's a hold-over from the '50s and Wolfman Jack's s ...[text shortened]... it bugs me no end that DJs can't just respect the music and let it play uninterrupted.
I only mention it to folks because some get bored by the long 90+ second warm up periods and cut the song off altogether. I try to avoid that scenario.