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Michael Mayer’s technique as a DJ is impeccable, and his personality bursts from the decks. His latest mix CD gathers obscure house tracks and other oddities, reflecting his restless tastes.
Making a compelling DJ mix isn’t rocket science. Just play a selection of songs no other DJ would come up with, in a way that no other DJ would play them, while finessing the pacing and transitions. Still, hitting all those points is key. Nail the technical bits but flub the selection, and what have you got? A convincing argument in favor of outsourcing your job to a computer. A killer set of songs put together without the DJ’s sleight-of-hand, meanwhile, is just a playlist.
It’s a euphoric listen, and for a while there, an exhausting one. The opening third might make for a wonderful breakfast companion, but by the time he hits that Prins Thomas space elevator, you may wish you hadn’t had a second cup of coffee.
https://www.mixcloud.com/evil_concussion/michael-mayer-kompakt-k7-records-tag-team-mix-pete-tong-radio-show-bbc-radio-1-07042017/
