Slow to notice this trend

It's a Euro-thing and it's meant to be associated with "high class," money, and trendy sophistication. Not the real kind - the fabricated "influencer," Tik Tok, Hollywood kind.

I've done hotel grand openings and first heard it in new facilities in the U.S. owned by European comapnies. The DJs brought in are often from Europe. No one is really listening - they are all about the "vibe" and it's just rhythm for them while they go about the chore of "being seen."

For the rest of us you could put fast mixing in the same category - life as a series of memes. The segement need only be long enough to grab a selfie, or quick clip to upload.

sawdust123 said:

Been in Vegas the last couple of nights and every bar, restaurant and lobby seems to be playing the same type of music; modern remixes of old classics. The mixes can go from 60s to 70s to 80s and everything is upbeat and modern sounding. I can see how this might have universal acceptance with old and young audiences alike. However, the original appeal of the song seems completely lost. In fact, you can barely make out the original song in some cases. Are you guys playing this stuff?

I never hear these types of remixes in establishments close to my home. However, I can see how they may work OK for some cocktail hours but not for a whole evening. I'm actually not sure which demographic these work best with. Obviously, they are pretty popular here in Vegas.

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This is what appeals to the current generation that goes out. Similar to all my weddings as well… they want nostalgic elements, but presented in a modern trendy way. This is why I keep saying couples just want to hear the hook and best parts of the song, they don’t need all the verses. These mixes you’re hearing typically accomplish that.

djtaso said:

This is what appeals to the current generation that goes out. Similar to all my weddings as well… they want nostalgic elements, but presented in a modern trendy way. This is why I keep saying couples just want to hear the hook and best parts of the song, they don’t need all the verses. These mixes you’re hearing typically accomplish that.

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Here's the other part of it that I see. There are those who will create a song from another song using their music and not the vocals. That to me is because they don't have the creativity to create their own song. Simply put some don't have talent. They will use a gemick to create a song and hope the song becomes popular and sells. A lot of what's being made today will last no more than a month and it's not popular anymore.

There are timeless classics that will never grow old. One song is a song that I've heard in many videos that Taso post. Earth Wind and fire September.

MIXMASTERMACHOM said:

Here's the other part of it that I see. There are those who will create a song from another song using their music and not the vocals. That to me is because they don't have the creativity to create their own song. Simply put some don't have talent. They will use a gemick to create a song and hope the song becomes popular and sells. A lot of what's being made today will last no more than a month and it's not popular anymore.

There are timeless classics that will never grow old. One song is a song that I've heard in many videos that Taso post. Earth Wind and fire September.

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What you’re not noticing is every time you hear me playing that song in those videos is that I’m playing a remix of it. Never the original.

Which in the end is the whole point. Give them something recognizable, but present it in a way that gives it a more modern feel.

Doesn't matter if it's a derivative work, the public performance license is still required for the venue in it's entirety. That license is probably bundled with whatever music service the use.

A lot of these mixes are club classics that I recognize from the 1980's but were not high climbing pop hits, so it's questionable how many of the younger generation would even recognize it's not something current. I remember hearing songs that I know I used to play from 12" vinyl but didn't even transfer or buy later on CD or MP3 because they just fell out of recognition.

sawdust123 said:

I'm not sure if we are talking about the same mixes. Two that I recall were a remakes of Hey Nineteen (Steely Dan) and Take it Easy (Eagles). There was also an Aretha Franklin slow number but I forget which one (perhaps Natural Woman).

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It doesn;t matter, the mix will change based on who's expected to be listening. Maybe it will be Rene & Angels from the 1980's, perhaps the easgles from the late 1970's or perhaps even Aretha. It may even be a mix of all and more intended to create a connection across known subsets of patrons.

When I had a residency with a major hotel chain my Friday shift was from 6pm-2am. The crowd would change over time. In the early hours it was the busness clients and work lovers who came in for a final cocktail before heading to the airports, Then came the couples and tourists checking in for weekend getaways, and finally followed by the younger club goers who wanted to be at the city's newest hotspot in the very late hours. Big changes in music and lighting through a single 6 hour persiod.

My example is from the lounge/club area - but the same princliple applies to other areas like quiet lounges, the front lobby, and even the rest rooms. The mix is intended to make a connection and evoke familiarity with the desired client profiles transiting the property and changes as necessary.