TLDR: Improvised high vibe DJ session with a pumping nu-disco groove. Some new tracks in the set including PEACE by Joe Turner, Kiki by Crusy, and All Times Disco by Angelo Ferreri. It was Eurovision weekend and Benidorm was packed.
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Listen to the mix
The DJ session is ready for your streaming pleasure over on Mixcloud. It was a two-hour set, so Traktor cut it into two halves. I used Ableton Live to paste them together, and exported an MP3.
The Neuromusic of a DJ Session
Music affects the human brain in many different ways, most of them positive. I play uplifting, uptempo songs with catchy melodies, and lots of groove. After studying Neuromusic, I adapted my DJ style to my newly acquired knowledge.
We have a need to have fun! Sharing smiles, moving in synchrony, feeling emotions stirred by harmony and words…this is the gift that music gives. A DJ has to understand the crowd’s need to feel free, feel happy, and forget about their worries for a few moments.
Emotion and tempo
Uptempo, uplifting music of 120 BPM is associated with movement, activity, and strong emotions. Most dance music is between 120-136BPM. I love playing at 124 BPM and at 128 BPM.
I hope that by sharing these sets, I may grab the attention of a promoter who wants a dance floor DJ for their event. All DJs love a shimmying crowd of groovers to vibe with, and I am no exception! Sending it out to the Universe…
Lyrical content and feelings
The lyrical content of deep house and nu-disco is often aspirational, loving, inclusive, and hopeful. This is one of the main reasons I play these genres, and also one of the main criteria I used when selecting. What does the song transmit? Happiness, joy, hope…CHECK!
“Research has shown that the tempo of music can significantly affect human emotions. Fast-tempo music is commonly associated with excitement, liveliness, happiness, joy, and pleasure, ” SOURCE: Nature
DJ Session Arrangement
Although the set was completely improvised, I had decided to focus on the arrangement of the set. The only thing I planned was to have a peak at the one hour mark, and at the end.
As usual, I was mixing in key. I spent the first few tracks down at 120 BPM, nice and easy, longer mixes. I then climbed up to a peak at the one-hour mark (126BPM).
I stayed around 126-128 BPM for the remaining hour, with quicker mixing and more layering, but I still made sure to give the ears a break with some minimal vibes from Chris Stussy/East End Dubs before storming out with the Armand Van Helden/Mark Knight track Don’t Abuse It.
What’s Next?
I have another track that is nearly finished. If you sign up to my mailing list, you can get a free MP3 copy the week before it gets released. Also, you will get an email about the DJ session exports that I upload to streaming platforms. Here is the sign-up form:
Biography: Miss Rachel Rose
Miss Rachel Rose is a DJ and producer based near Benidorm, Spain. She is a self-taught singer-songwriter with a long-standing passion for music and the music business. Rachel holds a Masters in Neuromusic, and is currently studying solfège, music theory, and composition.
Where to hear catch a live DJ set
I have a weekly gig in Benidorm, at the Caiman Beach Bar.
- When: Every Saturday
- Time: 4:30 -6:30 PM (16.30-18:30 hrs) [Set times may change depending on the season – please check my Instagram for updates.]
- Where: Caiman Beach Bar, Av. de Madrid no.13, Benidorm
- What to expect: Deep, groovy, funky house music in a seafront location with cocktails, cold beer, and lovely service.