As An Artist Establish Connectivity And Be Responsive To It

Music industry is all about networking. More stronger the network is, more the chances you will be fed into the audience mind. Sometimes we network with the audience and sometimes with fellow artists. Attending various music events, music equipment expo, facebooking and twittering with various people are all forms of networking. As an artist you should always look forward to (directly and indirectly) meet the right person whom you think will boost your career. Experiment every chance of networking. You never really know when you will be lifted up as an artist.

While as a newbie into the music industry its your best bet to to flirt initially with networking. Let's see what works for you and what don't work. Music events are the best form of networking and it's utmost for every artist. Whether the event is small or big doesn't matter. Just go through the event and be a friendly communicator to others out there. Here's a great place to start your tour of networking which will uplift the door of bigger stages. Plenty of connections along the way will represent you. Take full toll of every opportunity. Don't be a disrupted ideal. Always carry a bunch of business cards. You mean networking as communication in the form of business. Isn't it.... So do accordingly with that. You don't want to be chocking around when it comes to a speak about yourself. Speak it gentle and treat your words as keys.

Social media is trendy these days. Twitter, facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram provides easy form of socialization for networking. Also its cost effective. Have a familiar name, giveaway freebies and promote it across thousands of people, this is what about networking in these sites. Interact with fans and be engaged to them. Who knows there might be some persons who actually be thinking about to establish a connection with you. Stay true to your fans. Comment as good as possible. No spam activity.

It's always better to know about your expectations from a particular networking connection i.e. Why would you like to meet up that specific person or like to attend that event?? and once you got your expectations don't be too specific. Pushing hard for the things you want to be done will get you nowhere. First thing is you have to establish a relationship with them as a normal person and then if the things get better you can proceed to further actions. Networking should feel natural, not as an attempt.

Once you get to the further action show them how better is your musical project and how your project can help them. Experts can smell it from a long way once you describe what your music project is about, but it's your best to talk about it in detail. They want to hear from you. They want you to represent your best. Be productive before asking for value in return.

Manners are an utmost requirement in every field. Be gentle and have sociable attitude. Wherever you go, if the time calls you, then have a polite introduction to everyone out there. Always listen to the other people opinions, respect others and be open to learn. Nobody likes to network with arrogant people. If you have any kind of arrogancy then make a change in it otherwise you will have a hard time in dealing with your networking.

Even if you have a great start to your networking skill, you may feel a little disturbed if there is any promise involved between you and the professional. There is no harm with it. Industry professionals have busy schedules and might forget your call among the dozens. Follow up the talk with a mail or call if you have number. Better to choose the email option. Let them be free to take any action on your effort, but you shouldn’t forget your promise.

Djing- A Satisfaction Of Love For Music

Every aspiring dj in the world wants to do 
something big in his/her career. From the 
entry level market like bedroom producer, 
house party, wedding discos to the highly 
prestigious nightclubs or a part of a big festival lineup. Almost every locality in the world have nightclubs and djs can have their footmark in those nightclubs. Its the stepping stone for the beginning of dj's journey.

Normally a dj collects a vast variety of unique sounds into a single file with the help of flash drives which is constantly updated. There is no doubt the world of electronic music runs on digital softwares and getting on the top of djing style, one needs to realise that the process of learning is unending. If a dj knows his/her equipments then being creative will be a great acknowledgement. The track selection skills, technicality, and a creative mind are the essential presets what a person looks for in the dj from the music prospective. Playing the same set make people getting bored or annoyed as its an open world and everyone can hear a djs set on internet.

The dj with his mixing technique and remarkable music selection can construct a musical journey uniquely for a creation of signature effects. A lot has during the last 5-10 years. Today many djs are considered to be music stars because of their touring lifestyle, festival nights, business activities which are involved in their role. There has been an increment to the number of djs constantly around our circulation. The establishments of djing softwares and hardwares, internet, digital media, facility of record labels have led literally to become a dj for anyone. Yes there are some djs who have put their valuable time to learn the crafts and they respectfully deserved their seat in this profession. Not to forget that there is also the need of money, good management and a bunch of luck feed.

A dj’s music taste has to be exceptional because the crowd expects the same from him/her. A dj always live upto the expectations of his/her customers. For Satisfaction of love for music is a tough task as it increases gradually for a dj and there is no definition to it. Energy is a serious exposure here and need to be shown confidently. If a dj is having a lot of energy (both self and music) then that dj can make people mesmerized with sounds. Yes there are some die heart fans but it's always great to end with an energetic note leaving an impeccable impression psychologically. A nightlife/festival signifies the artist, the crowd, and music for bringing out an incredible experience which is nothing short of a world class feel in itself.

Djing is a kind of art with an inherited passion being burnt in the form of music on the dancefloor as a composer. He is the one who creates melody and interprets the terms of the chords in the form of a beat to the soundtrack of your life. He is an artist who makes the right music at the right time, a fun engager to a toned party, a creator for trends of entertainment. It's a lifestyle of learning for lifetime.

Weekly Music Mix - Buzzcast Progression 02

Buzzcast Progression 2^nd episode out. 

Tracklist:

Kris O'Neil & JPL - No Porn Intended

Lumidelic - Space Travel

Mbase - Holding On(Original Mix)

Sundriver - Cast Away(Club Mix)

Infinity State - Flight 32 (Original Mix)

Ledo - Far From Here (Original Mix)

Andrew Lang - Gateway (Original Mix)

Lumidelic - Symphony Of Life (Ryo Nakamura Remix)

Eimear - Above The Stars (Original Mix)

Price Of A Life Can't Be Challenged In Nightlife

Whether its a nightclub, an open festival or a 
dance show, security has always been a primary factor of significance and should be done effectively. With some unfortunate incidents in this tentative age of terrorism the security is alarmingly high in demand. There are some events that don't have a tight security system making it a threatening issue further. A lot of things to be worried about for the promoters with regard to this as when it comes to challenge the price of a life.

There is no doubt that nightlife is a busy industry and with addition of good people, making it as an expansive drive for further movement. Anyone who is applying for any kind of job in any particular nightclub should be checked upto the fullest of having a clean background with no relation to any kind of criminality. It's a question of fact to analyze about it as ultimately they will represent your business. Employment of wrong persons could cause threat to your company establishment. In the age of social media it will not be a bad thing to check the social media accounts of candidates a company looking forward to hire. What kind of posts he/she is sharing, tagging posts, followings and followers all these things matter. It gives a great level of surety to you for your existence of goodness.

Take the help of an expert assistant when it comes to security in the form of CCTV as every business needs security differently and the company (CCTV) cannot determine anything on it. It's important to aim that the CCTV camera covers all entry/end outings. Make sure your CCTV is performing two tasks simultaneously i.e. Video recording and video saving. Make a pretest of it under the surveillance of the expert so that he can assist you necessary suggestions or changes to be made to make it perfect.

Guards should be enough to handle any kind of disruptive situation in the nightlife. Extensive training should be given in various things like detaining people from the affected venue, unexpected fire catch ups, dealing with drugged people. Inspection of things in advance before the happening of an actual event adds another level of surety to security system. Find the problems and eliminate it proactively. Not just in small venues but in big concerts too. Closer the level of inspection, higher will be security system. For example: If an event is going to be hosted tonight then inspection should be held on the previous night and in the daytime of event too (some hours before real show).

Every business needs to have a document of policy and procedure to deal with unwanted scenarios as it gives a detail description of what to do and what not to do; helpful for both management and employees to take decisions. Also having a set of rules and regulations shows that the business is professional. This is essential to deal with any kind of unwanted pop out incidents those are injurious to your business. Scenarios can be fire, terrorism, drug death, misbehaving acts etc... Cooperation is must between the venue owner and security system. Security is an essential need in every business. The whole venue should be covered with utmost security facility. A business without security cannot grow as a community.

Weekly Music Mix - Buzzcast Progression 01

Have a listen to the 1^st episode of Weekly music Podcast “Buzzcast Progression". A journey of Progressive sounds.
Tracklist:

Sunlight Project- Miyake(Original Mix)

Gianmarco Fabbretti- Skyward Eyes(Original Mix)

Andy Tau- Passport(Original Mix)

Miato- Braxis(Original Mix)

Asminon Sounds- Manujan Castle(Original Mix)

Dallonte- New Vibe(Original Mix)

Taival- Avengers(Extended Mix)

Alex Shore- Mirage(Original Mix)

Sunlight Project- Sunrizer(Original Mix)

Terry Da Libra- Dont Give Up(Original Mix)

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Musically Computer Is A Replicative Object To Real Instrument

In the last few decades technology has been evolving swiftly and everyday its just moving up a step ahead of its own height. Computer is a big part of it. Now we can virtually play various instruments and create amazing sounds without even practically experiencing the instruments which were in a busy use for quite a long haul. Having such facilities within one's reach now a large number of producers and musicians are benefiting from it upto the fullest of their expectations. Of course generally we mean it as a norm of electronic music but artist from other genres have also preferred this choice to be best suited for them with respect to the technical evolvement in this generation on behalf of music production and live visuals.

There are still some oppositions to the fact of computers as musical instruments, though the number of musical computers are increasing. Honestly the argument is not justifiable as it does not relate anything traditionally what an instrument is. Some opinion may be like musical computers can't produce the emotions like an instrument and it lacks natural effects... Only to enhance the negativity of computers as musical instruments. It's been a longstanding debate to consider whether computers are playable to actual instruments. There is no doubt computers are growing by capability with the days in the form of musical enhancements. Now a days everyone needs a digital and engaging lifestyle and there is a need to pound on constantly for the betterment of things efficiently. Same in music also. Music has accepted digital path and so does the musical show. Music production is no different to it. Most importantly people are appreciating this update and they want to be a part of this digital music. Isn't what we need it...? Yes there are some people who only want to see someone playing instruments on live mode but that's not going to be pacy in the long run as I said the word 'efficiently'.

Some people may also think about the artistry factor behind electronic music production process. Yes the word artist completely denotes a person but the crafting skill is dependent upon two things i.e. Computer and the person himself. So the role of artistry here played by human and software (installed in computer for music production). Some may believe that computer is lacking professionalism in music production, because it does so many things other than music production as its preprogrammed. But what sort of complication is there if it's able to produce professional sounds. The artificiary feel of making music in the computerized form has always been concentric and to find a reason to compare it with a real instrument will never be in due.

Depending upon the musician's need computer can produce the sound accordingly. It's for sure one can't consider computer as a musical instrument but it helps creating music as a medium between the musician and the instrument. Great music can only be done by the person who uses those instruments well.

Keep In Mind These Things Before Throwing Your First Festival As A Promoter

Festival planning as a promoter is always stressful. You have to think constantly about it's effectiveness which is due on your actions. So be aware of these things before throwing your first party.

(I)- Have enough in time planning for your first event. As a promoter you feel the excitement to organize your party...trying to do something different, doing preparations a lot quicker than actually you have never done before. Try to control the mental rush. Unless you are ok practically with your preparation never go for the event. It’s ok to do things on a fast track but you also have to keep every arrangement for smooth run-up during event. There is also a chance that you may just prepared plan in a paper and fixed the event date by deciding in advance. Remember if your preparation did fall on shortage of time then your chances of success will be ruined. So unless final preparation happened never take decision on fixation of event date.

(II)-What's your type of party plan? Whether it's outdoor or a nightclub? What's your target? Types of music to be featured on the show... Whether you will organize on a legal place or prefer to have an underground show. What documents needed to get the venue clearance. These things you should plan in advance for your first event. Have a clear mindset about expectation and organization. Its better not to choose underground show at your first event as you are not well known about the event business.

(III)- Don't expect too much monetary benefits in your first show. You are still to know about the actual scenes. So your first event will be learning for you. Examine how people are enjoying, how many tickets are sold for your event...what are the other things attendees are doing? Keep an eye on these things. Your planning should have been stretched more beyond than a debut party. Remember sometimes even festivals loose money or ceases due to some unavoidable circumstances. You cannot be sure when what will happen? Business plan in event management built on the basis of long term expectations and it takes a lot more effort to be chosen as a brand in front of crowd. If you are able to earn profit from your first event then your effort is in lucky site.

(IV)- Marketing is about branding and in today's branding is a need for every business. Social media is key in this world. Spread your name on every social media platform. Along with this also go for flyers regarding your event. You can distribute those flyers physically to your known places. You can also put a soft copy of a flyer in social media. A picture is an attraction in itself and with a well settled target it can attract a good level of audiences.

(V)- As a first promoter you may think about the number of attendees for your event. You may be around the mind to create a buzz for the first event. Its a little trickier here. You also have to think about the size of the venue to be booked for the event. Always choose a comparative size according to response of people for your event. Too large venue with empty spaces will create bad image in the market as people will think not good show. Too short attendees will feel suffocated.. So it's better for constantly be communicative to audience responses.

(VI)- One should definitely use his/her market knowledge to carry out planning smoothly. Get to know about your size of target audience and devise your arrangements broadly accordingly with your customer selection. The event planning is a complex process and it's important to build a team. You need promoters, Audio visual experience enhancers, bartenders, local mates (Local support is essential, otherwise you will have a hard time in organizing your event), tattoo specialist etc....Requirement of number of staffs depend on the size of the venue and facilities you plan for your event. Take a call upon on their trusts, dedication and capabilities. Its a team effort so you need plenty of trustworthy and dedicated people in a team to make it successfully happen.

(VII)- Now make a list of the type of foods and drinks you will be supplying in your event. As an initiator you should not mix up this facility in your ticket price. Keep these prices separately mentioned as it's an easy understanding for them. Every person has a define requirement to his/her choice. So let them select the types of foods and drink. Make them pay for what they take. No extra load on customer.

Try constantly to stick to your plan. Planning may match a little distraction in the Course of actual happening. So target those distractions and note them down. Take it as learning and the mistakes will act as an alerted reference for your next event.