Real talk with Afrojack about pre-recorded sets

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[@Vendoman500]

Gained a ton of (more) respect for afrojack after watching this

[@nuurnwui]

yeah, sometimes Afrojack comes off as a jerk who only cares about fast cars etc., but then he says something clever that you really didn't expect. In this vlog he said more than Luke: next-level DJing, to reinvent the art.

[@skyiearchie6964]

nuurnwui he loves fast cars but not a jerk tf

[@625bmx]

Same

[@blakezebell6054]

Zaj Vidal-Burgie and laid back luke....

[@shanebardsley120]

pshhh

[@djTLMtv]

That was dope guys! It's great to hear the perspective of a DJ like Afrojack. I'm with you a 100% on this Luke: we have to preserve the art form. Afrojack's point about reinventing the art form could be true though. I think projects like Redbull Thr3estyle are a great example of that. We should do one of these vids one day Luke 👍🏽

[@vinnien]

Would love to see you back to back with Luke!

[@LJM2stepspain]

I agree!

[@Phuket756]

You and Luke is gonna be just pure FIRE !! PLZ MAKE THIS HAPPEN !! MAKE THIS HAPPEN !!

[@mikeybarreneche]

YES!!!!!! the two guys responsible for teaching me how to dj in one vlog!

[@IamJuniorMusic]

make this happen plz

[@fightclvbmusic]

Have to agree with Afrojack. The club and the festival situations should determine if a set is prepared. There's a lot of responsibility to your fans and the promoters at a festival as opposed to a club situation where it's way more intimate and spontaneous. Very insightful vlog! Thanks Luke!

[@mimexion]

Aaaaaay it's fucking fight clvb I friking love you guys!!!!!

[@mmafeen1860]

@@tjthegreat7 Im with you. Afrojack is boring and predictable. Great DJ not using his skills and he loves that festival money. Ill take old school Afrojack all day vs all I do is Festivals Afrojack,

[@randinonsense7360]

Do prep. But playing pre recorded ish there needs to be a special reason for it.

[@nevergone3424]

@@mmafeen1860 Check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4HWY3RubLSCoZo he definitely has changed

[@SLIC3R2]

@@mmafeen1860 you literally missed the whole fucking point you pinhead. How the fuck does front of house, pyro technicians, visual techs etc improvise shit on the fly without notice or pre-planning? These people pay hundreds if not thousands JUST TO ATTEND the show. You have never been there so you have never had that responsibility weighing on your shoulders that YOU need to play the best you can possibly play at that moment and that includes making fireworks explode in sequence to your most popular song. Dont even forget the livestreams, the cameras, the crowd you cant even see. Your set will forever live on the internet and be played for years and years to come. You have that responsibility of being the best at that time.

[@markchapin2306]

I'm a guitarist turned lighting guy and I rarely understand the DJ platform as an instrumentalist, but from a lighting perspective it makes total sense to have the set list planned.

[@dalilbaby4238]

Afrojack's comment about looking at 1001tracklists and seeing "Afrojack Mashup" killed me. too funny!

[@noisyhalls]

Only for the 10% fans 😂😂

[@kareemhassan__]

Shoutout to Laidback Luke, one of the most realest and talented DJs! Honoured to be able to see him!

[@DawnHub666]

He is a hypocrite. It is hard for me to explain if you are not a DJ. In this video he said that anybody who uses a playlist is not a "real DJ". I think what he meant was that anybody who plays a pre-recorded set is not a real DJ. But he did not make that distinction and carried on ripping on what a "real DJ" is. thinking he is more superior because he does not use a playlist and simply decides which track he wants to play at that very moment. He doesn't understand that "real DJs" have been packing their record bags as playlists for decades. And he is trying to say that is cheating. And preparation is bad. I agree that playing a pre-recorded set is cheating and not real djing. But preparation is key anmd it makes u a better DJ. He is not superior in anyway and does not know what he is talking about. Watch his how I DJed Tomorrow land video and watch him spend time Qwerty typing in letters and dropping tunes by just pressing the start button on the beat without even doing a proper mix. ANd see that he is a fuckin hypocrite who talks shit.

[@jeremiahtallant]

Kareem Hassan I'm taking it you haven't seen his bs videos about him staright sucking it up and not doing shit...

[@brandlord9955]

ur 100% right hes full of fucking garbage

[@brandlord9955]

Hes a fucking LOSER talking shit about people way more successful than him, hes an idiot, a sub 1million arist whos angry that his dumbass art of spinning has come to an end

[@therealdtek5493]

I agree 100% with the difference between club and festival events. I worked at Omnia Las Vegas for the 1st two years it opened & as someone who gets to see each artist every time they perform at the venue, you start to realize the difference between who is a DJ & who is just a producer. For instance, Calvin Harris nights are always the busiest at the nightclub but for someone who sees him every Friday night they get bored of seeing him because his sets are exactly the same to the point where I could tell you what songs he was going to play & when he was going to play them. Then you have artists like Krewella, Chuckie, Martin Garrix, & Afrojack who either plays completely different sets (actually djing) or what I've noticed with Afrojack, to where he plays a portion of the same set then (Usually once he starts drinking out the bottle) starts to freestyle. You can hear him trying new things, not always having a flawless set. Me personally I like it when I can hear a dj messing up from time to time because that shows you they are actually Djing, trying new things, living in the moment & their thoughts in real time & not just acting & pretending to turn knobs. Another reason why DJ Mag Top 100 isn't an accurate source for the best DJ's but that's a whole different discussion for another time.

[@notek_music]

Now I am the type of guy that would feel guilty if I didn’t actually mix Because it just doesn’t feel right. I love the satisfaction of making a perfect mix.

[@ZhounaMusic]

I've seen singers lip syncing live, I've seen guitarist playing on a guitar that's not even plugged in, I've seen DJs playing mashups all night. They're entertainers, if you're entertained then they've done a great job.

[@CoolMusicPlaylists247]

+Zhouna great point there. Your comment needs to be on top on this comment section. People might not agree but this is how the world works these days. And funny thing is people still buy tickets to see all those "fake" shows. But those fake shows deliver. It's all about the entertainment afterall.

[@MorgueOfficialMusic]

Yes. Who cares if people can actually perform live. Who cares if people can really act. Who cares if people can really paint. Who cares if artist can really do any artform. Fucking hell man.

[@nc818]

The problem with that is that you’re giving the credit to the guy playing MP3’s and not the actual musician. And a lot of club DJ’s are real quick to take the credit.

[@nc818]

Well to be quite honest, I do my own sound design and engineering. Also I get artists myself, I kind of am a one man show. But I think everyone involved in production deserves credit lol.

[@klopfgeist898]

I feel like in the Techno and underground scene DJs are still a lot more respected for their DJ skills, not for the crazy scratching stuff but for their clean mixes, track selection and the way they structure their sets.

[@MattCool007]

Klopfgeis T Best comment.

[@dscoder]

Look at Palms Trax for example. Nothing is prerecorded. Or Ben UFO.

[@klopfgeist898]

exactly

[@1.2.3.4..5]

Yes also techno allows you to mashup 4 tracks at the same time which is very fun to do

[@klopfgeist898]

Yes it is, but as I said it's much more about track selection and mixing them in a cool and creative way.

[@JulianspromosTV]

A lot of what afrojack said is true, also it all depends on what type of DJ you are, a producing DJ can get away with having a pre planed playlist cause 99% of their playlist are gonna contain their own productions as well as their own hit productions that are guaranteed to move the crowd. That's what afrojack meant by he rarely miss-plans a set. Cause he has had many hits in the past. BUT for DJs that do not produce and do not have there own hit songs to depend on, most of those type of djs must DJ on the fly. They don't want to play what previous djs that night may have played. So it also does depend on who you are and what type of DJ are you.

[@24MPZ]

JulianspromosTV | 2018 Music AMEN! A producer already put in tbe work creative the music. They have every right to push Ableton to it's limits and present it with synchronized visuals and incredible mashup and mixing only possible in studio prior to the set. If someone doesn't make their own music then their skill is obviously not producing, and it must be DJing itself. Live mixing, reading the crowd, etc. Gotta do something one way or another. But a non-producer who just records a playlist of music they didn't create = lame. At the minimum they should at least remix it and mash it up.

[@XX-121]

fuck that, if it's YOUR song and YOU"RE a dj, you should be able to mix it in to a set live no problem. just because you produce doesn't give you the right to pre record a set.

[@andrewmakenzi]

plus djs who aren't producers might not have production skills so they have to play it live producers on the other hand, might want to bring their own production skills to the set

[@enlightenedsoul8897]

@@XX-121 tell that to almost every successful mainstream DJ

[@globetrotting2632]

If you are a DJ and you don’t produce you will never even get to DJ at Tomorrowland

[@JoshPalerLin]

Two legends

[@WarriyoMusic]

A good show is one that blows a viewer's mind. I think the key thing today is to realize that not all electronic music performers are DJs and a performance isn't only music-based anymore. Live acts vary from old-schoolers like Luke, who focus on a fresh auditive experience, to Zedd, who delivers the most stunning visuals I've ever seen. Then you have people in between like Flume or Madeon who deliver live music coupled with synced visuals. I guess what I'm saying is that it's important to not put a performer into the "DJ" category just because they make electronic music. That worked 10 years ago, not anymore.

[@Joelthinker]

Warriyo someone has to witness the Paradox! 😎

[@hamishcarter1660]

viewer?

[@nicoelpran]

Zed's set is the same shit every time. He is garbage, not a dj

[@ItsGrantM]

Have you ever seen Prydz?

[@siddharthnatrajan]

well said exactly my point

[@LUMOSMUSIC1]

My respect to all those Dj's the still actually mix live

[@triXtyle]

thanks

[@pyrexwhipper6237]

Laidback Luke & Afrojack - No AC (Original Mix)

[@ImmortalPiyush]

lmfao

[@Flightcoach]

With the recent deadmau5 video coming out him explaining this exact same thing... makes this video even more relevant. You guys told it first 🎉 thanks for your honesty. Must say even as a dj I did expect the big names to perform live even at major stages so this was quite something to grasp ❤

[@iamstd2]

I think DJing isn't as cut and dry as people make it out to be. A good DJ does need to have mixing skills, but he can still be a terrible DJ if he does not have good music or the correct music that people want to hear. It is disappointing that some people do not care, but if all they want to hear is that one track they like, give it to them. Kind of like a comedian: some jokes work everywhere, and some jokes can be offensive to a specific crowd. There's a time and place for everything. DJs are just entertainers after all, and not catering to the audience would be doing a disservice not only to them but to the DJ himself. This is what I think.

[@DjAxellEDMBrasil]

A.M.C.(4 Cdjs) e Dj Marky(performático) são os maiores em ser Djing e ponto final.

[@MrBusfahrer22]

If i would DJ infront of a crowd i would give them MY music taste because I AM the Dj and not give them what they want to hear...

[@nank9081]

Totally understandable for dj's in your tier to pre prep a set as long as you still have that real dj skill set at your disposal that's what counts imo

[@terrypring8862]

It’s taken me a while to getting round to watching this video but it was amazing seeing both my Dj / producer idols keeping it real. The amount of times I’ve traveled around the uk following these guys and seriously it was worth it. When these guys play live you never forget it. You could hate dance music before they come on to do a set but by the end of the night your hitting up Spotify to get the back catalogs of what you have missed. I know the music will always change and technology will move forward but staying true to the 10% of hard core fans you have is worth more than any record could ever make you. Proof is here, as I’m still on the afrojack / laidback Luke rave train and will always be thank you both for taken the time to do this video.

[@about30llamas]

High key, you guys just gained so much respect in my book for making this video and absolutely agree with what you guys said! I've been listening to all walks of EDM for over 13 years and there is no doubt that there's something missing from some "DJ's" sets lately. I completely understand why artist are making pre-recorded playlist but I give alot of respect to artist/DJs who are doing stuff outside the box and out of their comfort zone! Great video Luke keep it up man! 👌

[@Funky1ism]

You got to give respect to Afrojack for always being real! He just says stuff like it is.

[@garethevans566]

He wank pop shit dj

[@XX-121]

how is he "always beeing real" when he pre records sets?

[@diegoartazcoz2390]

I actually pissed that Laidback doesn't get the attention that he deserves. Nowadays he is probably one of the only guys that goes totally freestyle in their sets and doing it extremely well. Hope everyone could see that and appreciate how unique you are in the cabin. Btw i need an Afrojack Laidback Luke b2b set that is uploaded to KZbin.

[@hiimacrazyguy]

I must add that his music on Spotify is amazing too, he's a pretty good producer as well!

[@diegoartazcoz2390]

hiimacrazyguy absolutely he is a good producer but we all know that he is "famous" mostly for his live DJing.

[@prodj.mixapeofficial6431]

guys, LL taught afro with producing and djing. His just not being commercial shit. he is very famous before but now he is more focused on his label and helping other producer like afrojack release their tracks. Check his other vid where he came from.

[@hiimacrazyguy]

I know Diego, people love him because of that but I just wanted to point that out, he's truly amazing in both... +prodj.mixape official We weren't bashing either of them, we were just saying how great Luke is lol

[@prodj.mixapeofficial6431]

oh ok ok . sorry guys.

[@EternallDrummer]

This was so rad! Thanks for continuing to crank out awesome videos, Luke!

[@Spirit829]

Thank you so much for taking the time Afrojack and Laidback Luke keep posted please.

[@jannelahti106]

Awesome topic and vlog! Ps. Keep doing dj tutorials and other vlogs👍

[@jhamm9568]

Thanks for being such a great guy and inspiring DJs like me! Can't wait for that controller "In my mind"! Too bad its not Serato! ;)

[@anadeliz479]

This was so eye opening! Thank you both for doing this!

[@daivat97]

Really loved the real talk. No bullshit, all real talk. Respect to both of you, since usually artists don't talk about it fearing backlash from other people. I'd really like to see more real talk vlogs like these in the future :D Cheers!

[@djoliashman3638]

Luke, you are spot on with the fun aspect of doing it for real. Personally I have prepared and practiced sets and then come to do the actual gig and found it a bit of a let down for me (the crowd enjoyed it as the mixing was perfect). Now, I tend to have tracks that I know mix well and group these tracks in my head. Then when djing I can move with the crowd and between the groups of tracks. In my mind I have bridge tracks between the groups so it flows smoothly. Interesting to hear Afrojack's opinion and your own, I guess it really shows that djing really is an art and people will find different ways to do that art. Thanks for the VLOG

[@noelbohlin3163]

I think Afrojack is correct. You should know the art but with the big festival crowds it's all about the production. It's important to keep the classic art alive but you should put some newschool stuff above it.

[@edwardwilliams9619]

keep the classic art alive... then join a dj battle... this is much bigger than simple dj'ing live, 99% don't care

[@charliervrs]

So what's the newschool? Throwing heart signs and yelling into the mic? Lame

[@beta171085]

I love Afrojack's style of DJ and the beats he chooses and prepares, the effect on how we perceive and interact with the set and beats is all planned like an 'orchestra' if you will. It's all about timing and I feel the energy off him! Keep up the great work!

[@kasuh3105]

That was really awesome, thanks for investing the time and effort into KZbin and videos like this, especially with a great guest like Afrojack!

[@mitxva115]

To me, this was the Best Vlog that I 've ever seen. besides DJing this explanation was awesome

[@marcelnubaum4885]

The two most talented and most honest dj's on this planet love u both❤

[@only_1_kinobi]

I’ve watched this a few times just because it’s Great to see 2 very technical djs just having a casual chat and learning a few things along the way

[@nagga2000]

Great vlog, thank you guys for the openness and honesty!

[@mobilereef]

The art is not lost. My 6 year old daughter is working two SL MK5 turntables and a basic Pioneer 2 chanell DJM 300 and killing it. It is because of you guys, and old dudes like me who have a ton of killer vinyl records from the last 40 some odd years. Everything swings full circle young men! Thanks for the great videos.

[@Waltrus]

The main part of a DJ is to entertain the crowd. I don't think is does matter so much if it is prepared or not. If Im at the crowd and I really enjoy the set, I don't really care if it is prepared or not. The thing is, if you already made your playlist and the people don't like it, it's gonna be hard to adjust, because you only have the one playlist you made. So you kinda need both. Be prepared but also put some other stuff on your playlist, so you can read the crowd and play the style they like. Mixing isn't the hardest part... Reading the crowd is what shows real talent. What do you think Luke & Afrojack?

[@paulristuccia675]

True, Afrojack said it too. At the the big festivals where most of the crowd doesn't even know what a CDJ is, they want the raging loud experience/atmosphere which is set by the music. Also, those crowds are so big that everyone is going to want to hear a different kind of sound and feel diff energy. So I get how afrojack feels the pressure to plan sets in advance. But that doesn't have to mean it is pre recorded. Having playlists and deciding when you want to play a track with X effects or samples might not be be 'real' DJing but also isn't prerecorded either. It's accommodating since you can't see everyone's individual face. Personally, I think this is where the scene has become too mainstream or for whatever reason it's like this bc it is attracting so many people that you can't please everyone the same way. But I still like afrojack's music and support him because he does know how to actually DJ by reading people and freestyle. It's not just mashups, its samples, its FX, its mixing the instrumental of one song with the lead vocals with a second song. All in all, I like Luke and afrojack both cuz they are honest and open with fans about EDM's evolution(good and bad) and have the skills to DJ in the most real definition.

[@MRTIBURONTIBURON]

Waltrus Also, the majority of big name DJs are producers. I am sure that they also want to show case that part of themselves because they worked hard on their stuff and many people know them because of their productions.

[@alexbroking9252]

the main part is to play music

[@pizzamangargatuloth4804]

This this this this this this.....

[@richardblanco4091]

Bullshit.... you cant cal lyourself a dj if you rely on preparing your set. you should be able to pack your back and just go with the flow!

[@coreybol5408]

Luke! Thank you for doing this vlog with Nick! I've been following Afrojack since 2012. I love his festival sets and I can truly understand why he has such detailed preparations now. I've been following you for quite a while longer, lol. I do somewhat feel like Nick has sold out a little bit from his first passion of creativity in production and started going with the crowd. But again, an artist needs to produce what the people will buy and that's what he's doing. (I guess you can't play Bangduck forever). I caught his Miami performance in person last month. All I can say is, that set was straight fire!! Hands down AWESOME! I appreciate your work Luke 🙌🙌🙌🙏

[@chris_am]

Respect to you Luke and Afrojack. Both of you guys are my favorites, major Dutch legends. I grew up on your Dutch sounds back in the day. I enjoy all your guy's music. Keep it up. And in response to this video, I think we need to preserve the whole art of djing just as you said Luke. Can't let that go. Afrojack had good points as well. Everything both you and Afrojack stated are on point 100%. Looking forward to your guys music in the future. Keep that Dutch beat rolling. Ones to Watch records tracks are real nice. Big up from Los Angeles, California. God bless ya'll and your families.

[@sashlynpather6287]

Loved this talk with Afrojack! Been a fan since the Bangduck days.

[@kaeli1983]

Sashlyn Pather Yesss!

[@Neckbrah]

same

[@erickauffmann_official]

Great stuff Luke! Thanks for doing this :)

[@ErnestoHernandez-ey3cm]

You are the best luke !!! Thank you so much for your hard work

[@carlosmengod6222]

This video really opened up my mind and i got to see things a lot differently than i used to, i’m an upcoming DJ from Venezuela and i really learnt a lot from you guys in the 13 minutes of this video... you changed my whole perspective and thaught me what i have to do to be a real DJ, both of you are my idols!!

[@HybridTrapMusic]

Love this vid thanks guys!

[@djlys8150]

I've been a "freestyle"/"on the fly" DJ since the start. I love it.. the freedom is great. it's about 4 months ago for the very first time I actually went in to a gig with a setlist pre-arranged in the right order and everything.. (With a handful of extra tracks at the bottom for substitutions). Having narrow down my list from 3000+ to less than 40 gave me a lot more time to engage with the crowd in do you able to read the room even better and thankfully I had those substitution tracks at the bottom because I needed them!

[@DjSmoothNY]

I’m glad u shared this. I’ve been djing for 43 yrs and there’s no way I’d ever bring or had to bring thousands of songs when I know an average night of a 6hr set I’ll only play roughly 40-50 songs. My music is arranged in folders for different themes and I’m an on the fly Dj which allows me to engage with my listeners. Your on the right track.

[@djtable18]

This is pretty awesome. Nice V-log Luke.

[@matisonica1574]

so humble of you to share that moment with afrojack.....blessings and keep it up

[@boltair3]

The important thing is you make "music" you're an artist, so it's ok to make pre planned sets

[@groovetonight1848]

100% agree. Respect the art, practice, become a master of your craft, continue to learn, share your knowledge with others to keep the real djing alive...

[@djcal623]

This might just be the best thing I've seen on you tube. I've gotten into so many on line beefs with ppl because I kinda blast these super producer djays that pre record there mixes at these festivals and they try to fake it with the knob turning and what not. I feel so validated after your post. I'm a true fan of you for your realness. I'm just a street level djay that came up on turntables. I appreciate the technology but I'm still old school...free style no pre record. Thank you so much

[@Myles175]

Great episode.. real perspective and raw flowing conversation. Thankyou 👍🏼

[@marcanthony520]

opening a can of worms ... love it ! respect both guys!

[@syperxmusic]

Obviously I understand that afrojack prepare more his sets on important occasions, but I think that part of the essence of the DJ profession is knowing how to mix songs according of the crowd, what do you think?

[@ismanieto99]

The crowd of a big festival i think needs some prepare and play something new, its not the same play at small party as a big festival...

[@DawnHub666]

Preparation makes you better. Faking it with a pre-recorded set is cheating. Understand the difference.

[@neurobits]

And it looks like doing that. He's not preparing a playlist for an underground club. He's preparing for a specific festival, year, country, live and future youtube viewers. That's what he said. It's fair. I mean, Wonderland is about party, pop and show. It is not like Detroit Music Festival,

[@JanMiedema88]

@@DawnHub666 Well this was definitely true the last decade. BUT.... technology makes deejaying so extremely simple now that preparation is actually very, very close to "pre-recording". If you already know your song order, you already set the cue points, you already know exactly when hit "play" to get a nice transition. You already know everything, you don't have to do much on the stage. Except for being focussed and not miss your original idea (not pressing play too late). Technology has made the deejaying SO easy, with sync feature on, all the deejay has to do is press play on the right time. Put off the bass EQ of the incoming track, put it back on at the right time. That's about it. I am a deejay myself. And I'm a bit lost really. From vinyl to CD's to the sync-is-already-done era. It's too easy. It's so easy that your statement "its cheating" is almost not true anymore. Deejaying is cheating, whatever you do. Live or not. It's too easy.

[@kennyzail6224]

Nice to hear to the truth!!! Knowing that the light cues, the dancers, the special effects, all have to be sync'd. That is why it has to be pre-planned. The crowds knowing they are going to hear the hits is so important. Great job!!!

[@PTAdeejay]

Kickass Luke, great interview. Thanks guys!

[@vanderhooftamvl6587]

I don’t think that pre-rec’d sets are just for people that can’t DJ. I think that pre rec’d sets are useful for timecode for lighting and visuals. That’s also an experience for the crowd.

[@shanebardsley120]

and no doubt very useful for those who dont understand the first thing about mixing

[@Audeonpv]

Fair, but don't act like you're really mixing on the decks.

[@dj_paultuk7052]

Im with Luke. Im an old school Vinyl large Club DJ from the 1990's and love doing real mixing, scratching, beat matching, and playing on the Fly to a crowd. Dont do it anymore as im old and retired, but kinda wish i did. HUGE respect to Luke for what he does. I listen to his music all day every day and absolutely love it. LL's No.1 UK Fan.

[@Parafinelia483]

Paul Taylor do what you love. Were you a London DJ?

[@ivanmartinez632]

Do you like old tiesto and Paul Oakenfold?

[@bigdaddy4302]

DJ_PaulTUK no one cares what you are

[@_stellarj1979]

I love all of your videos Luke!! Thank you

[@_stellarj1979]

Afrojack I am now one of your 10%.

[@djalmartn]

Great interview!! Respect to both you guys..

[@zpllighting642]

They touched on this briefly though a bit vaguely but one of the things most fans may not realize is the amount of production that goes into a major festival. Though the fans are there for the DJs, they also expect to see the visuals, lasers, special effects, e.t.c and they want them to be on point. For the whole production to be in sync, everyone needs to know what's happening and what's about to happen. No matter how skilled a lighting designer, video jockey or laser jockey someone may be, it is impossible to give the quality of production the fans want at a major show or festival without at least parts of it being pre recorded. Lighting and laser cues need to be set up ahead of time, video clips need to be arranged ahead of time and everything needs to be timed to a fraction of a second so that someone doesn't miss a drop or come in too soon with a particular effect. When it comes to club shows and underground shows where the production is much smaller, the DJ as well as the lighting and effects crews have more freedom to do their own thing so there's no need for pre recorded sets. But major events like festivals have very little room artistic license outside of what's already been planned. That's how the production can be so impressive with everything working in sync.

[@djfxnc]

That's so true Afrojack, thanks for be real...

[@Ohitsdarrel]

Awesome points & keeping it real. This is dope to see conversations likes this with tow big DJ's

[@nevincstylez]

Amazing insight & every subject spoken on is articulated very well! Thank you Luke & Afrojack! I love both of your perspectives on what a #RealDJ is!

[@edgarg.8094]

I agree with you Luke when you say "Learn the actual art of Djing". I think that is extremely important for the new dj's. However I agree with Afrojack when he says that in big festivals, being streamed live, you need to do preparation weeks or days before. Because there is millions watching. And if you make a mistake, everyone will talk about it. And in the end of the day, this is business! I guess you need to find a balance between both worlds. Have fun, freestyle in clubs and stuff. But in big stages, you have to kill it. There's fireworks to lauch. :D Anyway, I love how Luke's creates his sets live. I've been a fan of your work since I saw you playing in Oporto in 2008.

[@marcv.8295]

I dont really have a Problem with prerecorded sets. The only thing i dont like is that most Djs play their same set over and over again. It gets so boring to hear the same songs in the same order without any changes.

[@tricia7171]

Marc V. That's a pre recorded set P it's pretty embarrassing when everybody yells out one more song and the DJ goes back to his opening part of his set because I can't get to a song because it's all pre recorded or when you go to 1 city to see him because you love him and hes your favorite DJ and is the exact same set with the exact same songs in the exact same

[@chrisb4907]

Contradiction in terms

[@roygaribay7331]

Laidback Luke and A-track still keep it real 🙏👌 you remind me A lot of me when I use to dj 2007 - 2014 always live sets with 3 cdj's some people thought I would be playing prerecorded mixes 😅 I love djing and I miss it, that's why I get goosebumps and almost cry when I listen to you dj. I feel the same way that the real most important part of djing is quickly being forgotten. Keep real djing alive for us!! 🙏

[@johnnysimsyo]

Gotta love Luke for these videos and especially this one . Thank you

[@bradmiller3552]

Got a lot of respect for Afrojack talking about this as bluntly and honestly as possible. Great vid

[@XX-121]

*cuntly

[@maharnuprimavasa]

Afrojack is monitoring this Vlog and comments on this Vlog now as he said during live broadcast on Facebook 😊😊😊😊😊

[@ADAM_GRAF]

So genuine. I love this so much.

[@keinthchia32]

really worth it to learned...keep it up your awesome vlogs!i'll watch for sure

[@JohnPaul-cr9ye]

Do one with Alesso....Ask him WTF is happening

[@RowledAVA]

with that?

[@maharnuprimavasa]

What happen with Alesso?

[@moneym3]

??????

[@kasheYT]

he's talking about his sets, what else?

[@nonamebrand2079]

he probably just in it for the money at this point. sets just become a money bag, and hes focused on the money. every set for him is atleast 85k so if he played the same set over and over its just easy money.

[@shahik.s3251]

I LIKE the thought in between . 🙋 Ü should prepare 50% and do it live 50 %

[@2freshprint853]

truly one best vlogs dj vids i ever seen as a dj much respect to the Legends

[@babygurl8105]

@Laidback Luke thanks for bringing this topic up and for sharing both of your perspectives on it. It's a topic that often comes up and it was cool to see some well respected artists like yourselves shed some light on it. So looking forward to one day being able to see one of your life changing live sets

[@yogistimepass9669]

I'm die hard fan of afrojack😚 He is my dream mentor... I'm sure one day I'll collab with you Wishing you happy birthday God bless you so much😇 I love you nick "afrojack"😘

[@jayhaven1850]

I've seen dj play the same pre recorded set at a pool party on the same day at EDC Vegas this year. Or dj play the same/similar pre recorded set every other month at club shows and festival.

[@desireedoubleyou]

JAY HAVEN WHO?! SO I KNOW NOT TO FKN GO & WASTE MY $$$$ lmao

[@djAXCESSmusic]

More of these discussions please! Aweesome.

[@JosueACastillo619]

Laidback Luke you’re such an amazing dj and will always be one of my favorite! You kept it real with this topic All these mainstream artist/dj don’t have the art and talent of dj-ing the proper way. Techno dj’s do the mixing live and that’s why I fell I love with techno scene and stopped listening to edm. Just make the switch to all time techno sets regardless whenever I see you’re around my area I’ll go and watch your set cuz I know it’s true, live and feel the passion you give to the music. Hope to see one of sets soon keep it up

[@pleban833]

I have mixed feelings now. I get it what Afrojack said, and have nothing against that, but at the same time my respect increased for Laidback Luke for his sets which are non prepared. Think is up to dj as well to keep peace with himself inside. I know for most of people makes no difference if you play acapella, loop and track on three separated decks and mix them, or you prepare them before and then play, but... inside myself I will feel soooooooooo much better if I do it right at this time. Sorry for my English. Love the video and can't wait for denon controller set from Luke cause I own one, mc 7000. Peace.

[@ofcAlejandroFlores]

Never clicked so fast on a vdeo

[@maharnuprimavasa]

full version in fb btw

[@vincebelger2697]

Thank You @Afrojack and @LaidbackLuke for this amazing VLOG its was really helpful and interesting to hear your guys perspectives

[@maartenvanheumen6808]

Ben niet altijd even fan van Afrojacks muziek en houding maar hier heeft hij wel een mooi inkijkje gegeven in de industrie. Thanks Luke en Nick!

[@christopherfernandes8938]

Yes I am one of the 10% of your fans Afro

[@marcdsvx9]

i thought a hair was on my screen with you profile pic

[@XX-121]

@@marcdsvx9 i thought it was a pube when i saw his comment.

[@kebabassajanas6268]

@@marcdsvx9 gššų

[@fra2699]

Who else want an "Hardwell & Laidback Luke - Dynamo" follow up??😍

[@georgeclyde7904]

I truly enjoyed this interview!!

[@Fireloop]

Another great video, I love how Luke is not afraid to take chances ( including mixing style ) vlogging topics that may not be as popular but are just as important. Great perspectives as well from both sides of DJ methods. As for the worries in the true art of DJ'ing being lost, in my opinion will never happen. DJ's truly passionate about music will become unsatisfied with mixing as an entertainer and see how old school mixing ( live ) makes the music original, creative, and alot more fun to mix.

[@rixbills1912]

I am 51 now, started DJing when i was 15, took a break in the mid 90s, 20 years later I have a mini studio again in my home. I was amazed how different it is now and how many young "DJs" dont know how to really 'DJ.' If you have never used vinyl on a turntable and had to beatmatch, while trying to find, or know, a song that mixes well with what you are playing, and if you have never made people get off their butts and move while doing that, then you have not truly "DJ'd." And you are missing out. Keep the art form pure, even while being creative with technology! I love EDM music and am often in my mini studio making tunes and trax, never to old to learn new things, but always remember the old ways, because without them, we wouldnt have what we have today.

[@jacxx108]

As long as I have the time of my life, whether it be a club or festival show, I couldn't care less if the set was prerecorded or not

[@BrysonBukoski]

Best interview! Keeping it real

[@AnbuGreenShinobi]

Awesome job at EDC this year!! You were amazing!!

[@u_mad5135]

ITS A FACT that now a days their is no fuckin djing ... new kids are 120 % focused on production side they know this gonna give them gigs and shows not learning djing ,, as MARTIN was at tommorowland .... what he was doing like just filter out the drop and new tracks kicks and he is like fully sweatty that he just scratch n mix fucking 500 songs in a hour ,, actually he was sweaty because in 3 minuites of track for say, 15 sec holding knob of filter and 2 sec changing the track rest he is jumping and smiling ....jumping .... smiling... and likewise those GREAT audience of tommorowland ,, they just are very honoured to see martin on dj booth for an hour they dnt give a shit about djing ...(respect for him as an incredible producer (Y) )...... BUT That thing sort of hurts man really but still people are the real power holders... I KNow for sure in coming time soon the real djs like you and me= (which are not visible ) will come to light because people cant see same shit for ever then real DJs goona be like headliners but then these so called DJs goona be so long gone in production AnD all that stuff they will never get that experience or learning of vinyls scratching or even on a media player because they never seen that or try to see.. they born with button sync and all ... OR we gonna be the last Ancesstors of real DJING ...!!! WHO KNOWS TIME will tell...!!!

[@Daniel-yb9to]

There is a huge difference between prepping and pre-recorded.IMO If you have a set list prepped I see absolutely nothing wrong with that because you are still carrying the burden to beat match,make sure your pitch and BPM are at their right levels,your loops are there when needed and your transitions are top notch.You are still DJ'ing and are still showcasing your skills to the crowd,even with a set list prepare.As for pre-recorded,now you are not a DJ.You are now pushing a button and fake knob touching for the crowd and pray to god the photographer doesn't got a shot of the crowd from behind you and see that only one CDJ is on and has a 1 hour track loaded.So great to hear from two DJ's I grew up watching for so long

[@thenxn619]

Seen both. Love both. Understand how both play. I got lucky to see LaidbackLuke mix live from 5 ft away. Amazing. Full respect to both.

[@shankzdank]

Being able to watch talks like this is amazing. Seeing what really goes through the heads of the people behind the turntables/laptops/mixers as a fan is awesome. I've been a huge fan of EDM my whole life and, being a dj myself, when I go watch a set, I not only have a good time, I listen to exactly what the artists are doing. I am part of the 10%. I live in Miami and I HATE festivals like Ultra Miami. Artists go out to Ultra to bust out the craziest sets they've ever performed, but I don't feel the vibe and love of a festival at all. It just feels like a huge party filled with drunk and drugged out people. Seldom are there festivals where you can feel that the crowd around you really love the music that's playing as much as you do. And it's at these festivals where the artists and the fans really have a good time and feel the PLUR vibes

[@ghostwreckeriii6074]

Pre recorded mixes xD hahahahahah. That title made my face crumble apart uwu

[@XX-121]

he does it. that's why luke wanted his comments for the vid.

[@matsynthr1433]

Mine opinion about is as a DJ and Producer in the club you NEED to play live so you can make the party go crazy! But in a festival where people come for YOUR music its okay to use a pre recorded set!

[@elijahchriston974]

Laidback Luke you are one of my favorites. I watch all your tutorial and now that I'm out of the military I can finally focus on my music and my technical skills on the decks....once I get them #teamdenon ...hope to see you on stage again soon!

[@1bandshawnhinz]

This video was so great to watch! it was so helpful and kinda makes me feel better as a EDM/preset mix set dj! Im so glad i ran into this video!