zero Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 So I'm DJ'ing this holiday staff party for like 200-250 people working with people or living with mental illness - they range from 30-70.Basically I've heard 1958-2009 is doable but as with say wedding music people want to hear It's Raining Men or some shit. I have a sense of the staples which I'm pulling together but want some cool remixes or medleys that would spice things up a bit. You know the stuff people will recognize and dance to but you won't cringe playing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Seems like a perfect gig for Backbacon. I'm serious. If I had a do-over, I would hire him for my wedding even though I dont know if he does it 'professionally'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlphaNerd Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 The Twelves remix of take on me!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz2sUVr9cvk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Seems like a perfect gig for Backbacon. Seconded! Every party I put together he's the dj and everyone loves him! I'm sure he'll chime in at some point with some recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Sweet Caroline - Neil DiamondThat is all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) Don't forget some rock and roll... A quote from the last wedding I dj'd: "ok so the music has been great, we've had all the great funk and stuff but where's the rock and roll? How about some rock and roll!" I found this cure for this is, "back in black", ACDC always wins, followed up with "yell fire" by spearhead. Franti does this mix now live, but I invented it If it's a cool crowd that's dancin and grooving don't be afraid to push it with a bit of Sasha/Digweed. St. Germain is always good early if people are just millin and shuffling. A little drunk music like David Wilcox always pleases the crowd. 70's disco cheese, 80's rap/hip-hop anthems. Sounds like the kinda crowd where you might need a little of everything and be switching gears every two or three songs. The older folks might want to hear some 50's boogie woogie... Good luck and have fun. Edited December 14, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 JIVEBUNNY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 I know a lot of the older gen love that Bob Seager shit, but stay away from it if you want to protect your own sanity.Disco music often works in these situations. Especially if you can find some holiday disco. If that exsists, I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Thanks folks but I definitely need some more recommendations. More middle-of-the-road and specifics if anyone's got them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Is it possible to ask some of the people who'll be attending the party, or maybe its organizers?Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Oh I totally have. It's what you'd think Beatles, Stones, Bee Gees, Led Zep, Doobie Bros., Michael Jackson, Prince, the aforementioned 80's/90's hip hop staples, up to the present.I just want to play recognizable but slightly less played out cuts ie. for Zeppelin say Fool In The Rain not Dazed and Confused (although both are pretty played like Jerry Seinfeld's Hello).That Twelves remix of A-Ha's Take On Me was perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Mo-town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Mambo No.5 hfvJOL1gpic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YearsAlongTheSea Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Mo-town.RJD2's Motown Remix. Not sure what it's called but his first album is a slew of Motown spliced with hip hop.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blurry Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 I recommend DJ Backbacon as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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