untalentedyouth
Hey everyone im not really sure where this topic is ment to go so i thought here would be the most appropriate , I'm doing my first set on friday and ive been working on my playlist and mixing and i was just wondering what songs are good to finish the set off with?. Friday night is like a freestyle music night so i'll pretty much be playing songs from different genres and decades, any ideas as you guys have alot more experience than me obviously ?, i dont really want to end on a slow song as im trying to leave on a high note , so yeah help please
CJ
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CJ
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Inviato Sun 20 Jul 08 @ 6:35 pm
Tear Em 'Up
Are you ending the night? Or, is someone following you? That makes a huge difference in how to end a set.....
Inviato Sun 20 Jul 08 @ 6:41 pm
untalentedyouth
I'll be ending the night x thanks
Inviato Mon 21 Jul 08 @ 8:29 am
Tear Em 'Up
When I ended the night at the club I always used the same thing. The Nylon's Kiss Him Goodbye (it was on the southside of Chicago, so it had to be a White Sox song..lol) and had the same closing line I would speak into the mic. Over 4 years I gave this speech four times a week.
"Ladies and Gentlemen I would like to thank you all for coming out this evening. You don't have to go home, you just cant stay here. Be careful as you leave. Remember, say no to drugs, yes to safe sex, Make sure you put it on, before you put it in, a tisket, a tasket, a condom, or a casket. Remember the life you save could be mine. I'm Tear Em Up Terry, and your not. Be Safe, God Bless, good night every body!"
"Ladies and Gentlemen I would like to thank you all for coming out this evening. You don't have to go home, you just cant stay here. Be careful as you leave. Remember, say no to drugs, yes to safe sex, Make sure you put it on, before you put it in, a tisket, a tasket, a condom, or a casket. Remember the life you save could be mine. I'm Tear Em Up Terry, and your not. Be Safe, God Bless, good night every body!"
Inviato Mon 21 Jul 08 @ 2:32 pm
jimmy b
It's the only time I get on the mike, I drop the music down a touch and say,
"Thanks for making it a good night, hope you enjoyed yourself, I know I have, Have a safe journey home, and this is the last one from me. Goodnight" and I always play the best track of the night again.
It's chessy I know but you always get a cheer. And that makes me happy.
"Thanks for making it a good night, hope you enjoyed yourself, I know I have, Have a safe journey home, and this is the last one from me. Goodnight" and I always play the best track of the night again.
It's chessy I know but you always get a cheer. And that makes me happy.
Inviato Mon 21 Jul 08 @ 4:22 pm
untalentedyouth
thanks i had an idea on finishing with simply the best - tina turner , just have to see how it goes ;) xx
Inviato Mon 21 Jul 08 @ 5:43 pm
wildcountryclub
gauge what you do at the end of the night by the number of people in the building - if you're packed still you can pretty much get away with anything, and even if you're standing in there with just a few people and the employees - make it something they'll remember or something that makes them want to go get laid. i work in a country nightclub and can still play "Bump n' Grind" at the end of the night and even the guys in the cowboy hats will get out there and grind.
you're best bet? put yourself in their heads and try and think what they would want as a song to end the night with. not always easy, but when you get it right - Magic!
you're best bet? put yourself in their heads and try and think what they would want as a song to end the night with. not always easy, but when you get it right - Magic!
Inviato Tue 22 Jul 08 @ 1:30 pm
HiTower
If the club is closing when you're done, you may not want to play the hottest song out there. The people will just stay in the place and not leave. Just something to keep in mind. I usually play a fun song, that keeps people mood up, and also helps them out the door. Like wildcountry said, playing something outside the genre of the club you're in is a good idea. I lived in Oklahoma for a few years, and DJ's at the country bars did exactly what he did. It went over great with everyone, and they also knew it was time to leave. I play at hip-hop clubs on the east coast. Sinatra is still the man out here, no matter what type of club you're in. I'll do my little announcement at the end, and hit em with some Sinatra. The crowd and staff has fun with it, but the crowd also knows it's time to hit the bricks. Good luck, and let us know what you played.
Inviato Tue 22 Jul 08 @ 11:56 pm
Tim Bennett
good ideas from all these gents on how to end your set. I suggest that once the last track is over you use Randy Watson as your guide on how to stun the crowd. this guy is a consumate entertainer and the chicks really dig him. make sure to watch through till the end, there is the lesson.
Inviato Wed 23 Jul 08 @ 8:41 am
