The art of DJ’ing is a topic I keep coming back to. For many, the DJ is simply a person who changes records. They believe that anyone (technical beatmatch skills notwithstanding) can do the job–even an iPod. My argument, which I have written about before, is that the DJ is constructing a creative product through the assembly of a range of tracks.

A well constructed mixset will take its audience on a journey through highs and lows, through light and shade. A DJ can be technically skilled, yet build sets that do not go anywhere (or worse, go in random directions). A good DJ will take his audience on a meaningful journey. I believe that people can tell the difference between a good DJ and a bad DJ–even if they both have the same level of technical mixing. This is because there is an art to creating a good set.

I feel the need to push this point, so I plan to write another article on the matter. In the meantime, enjoy this set. It opens with a classic sounding house track which leads the way to a couple of funky/disco sounding songs. The set then diverges to a dirty electrohouse sound starting with the brilliant remix of “Freed From Desire” from Backside Artists. After delving into this realm, the music shifts back to an uplifting feel, bringing the listener back to the feel-good funky house sound.

“Freedom and Desire CD” - mixed by Brent Silby aka “Maestro B”

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