Laidback Luke's QnA's

[brichahamza]

Hi Laidback Luke, is there any chance to see you personnally in Lille, like for example make you discover Lille, eat a local speciality cook, or even just get a photo with you? I've been to Sensation Belgium 2011, and I hoped to have that chance, in vain...

[djtide808]

Hey Laidback Luke, how would you like to DJ here on our beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii?:)

[MJRBEATSFOREVER]

Hey Luke,

Hope all is Well.......

On the 4th of November I will be going out for my birthday night out. My Birthday is the 10th but when I seen you were coming over to The Arches in Scotland....I Couldnt Resist.

I DJ myself in Scotland and base my Sound on your Sound and and Tracks with a little bit of my own Imagination. :D:D

Would really make my Night if I could meet you in person get a picture and a autograph if possible.....I will be bringing a party group through let them hear you.

If you could take time to listen to my recent mix would appreciate it :D:D

I have done a bootleg of Albin Myers-Loud Noises and your track Bleu which I do Live Mostly.

Here is a Link to my Mix.......

http://soundcloud.com/mjrexile/m-j-r-pr ... debut-show

will post a new link to my Podcast on Fri....I do a Show every 2weeks.

Hope to hear from You Soon

Myles aka M.J.R.

[djmayur]

Hey LBL, I was listening to your set you did for DJsounds Show (sickkk stuff), I wanted to know what ear buds you were using and what song you dropped after Levels? And when is your next show in NY or even Deko lounge in NJ? Thanks!

[Laidback Luke]

Hey Luke! One thing I admire about you is how you play so many different types of house music occasionally even dropping some hip hop or other tracks that arnt necessarily house tracks. I can also say the same thing about other djs such as chuckie who you see playing tech house one time and then you listen to another set by them and they play all mainstream. I love many different types of house... tech house groovey house electro...basically all types but its hard for me to play all those types of music in my set because i feel like they dont all fit together in just one set. Im a perfectionist and all of my mixes always have to sound perfect and im always afraid of taking risks :/ I often get caught in not wanting to play certain tracks because i feel they are to mainstream or don't fit into my sets eventhough i might like them....What are your opinions on this?

Have more fun : )
It's all about having fun, don't be so serious, let's have a party!

[Laidback Luke]

Hi i was wondering when i make my track on Fl studio they are nice and loud but when i convert them to a mp3 they sound real low. What am i doing wrong when im rendering them to mp3 ?

When you bounce your track put 'dithering' to 'linear'

[Laidback Luke]

I am a beginner, I just started producing music as a hobby and I really like it. When I make some songs...I get stuck on making a melody of some sort and balancing my bass, drums, and melodies. It seems crazy, like there are too many things going on. Making melodies are rreally challenging maybe because I dont know how to play the piano. Can you please give me some tips? I used Logic studio and Ableton live 8( I went all out...I really want to get better)

For now, start trying to replay the songs you love. The housetracks you listen to a lot.
You will find out that there's not a lot of elements. Less is better.

When trying to replay them, keep an eye on what notes are being played and
see and hear that they fit because a lot of them are the same note.

If you try and remake tracks for a month or two you will advance a lot in
melodies.

[Laidback Luke]

Hi, Luke.

Are there any books/tutorials/etc you'd recommend for the more technical side of production such as the mixdown and synthesis programming?

I'd like to have a rough idea of the tech behind synthesis and mixing down in general without having to read manuals, and giving up on sounds cause i can't fit them in the mix, etc.

Cheers.

Did you read through my feedback? www.tinyurl.com/LBLForum04

Also, for synthesis, there are tons of youtube movies on that. Just search on there.

[Laidback Luke]

Hi Laidback Luke, is there any chance to see you personnally in Lille, like for example make you discover Lille, eat a local speciality cook, or even just get a photo with you? I've been to Sensation Belgium 2011, and I hoped to have that chance, in vain...

No sorry, I'm always very busy and I hope you can understand a lot of people want
the same thing. I can't start doing that.

I'm always up for taking a photo after my set so please try there.

[Laidback Luke]

Hey Laidback Luke, how would you like to DJ here on our beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii?:)

Would be great, please book me through www.amonly.com thanks!

[Laidback Luke]

Hey Luke,

Hope all is Well.......

On the 4th of November I will be going out for my birthday night out. My Birthday is the 10th but when I seen you were coming over to The Arches in Scotland....I Couldnt Resist.

I DJ myself in Scotland and base my Sound on your Sound and and Tracks with a little bit of my own Imagination. :D:D

Would really make my Night if I could meet you in person get a picture and a autograph if possible.....I will be bringing a party group through let them hear you.

If you could take time to listen to my recent mix would appreciate it :D:D

I have done a bootleg of Albin Myers-Loud Noises and your track Bleu which I do Live Mostly.

Here is a Link to my Mix.......

http://soundcloud.com/mjrexile/m-j-r-pr ... debut-show

will post a new link to my Podcast on Fri....I do a Show every 2weeks.

Hope to hear from You Soon

Myles aka M.J.R.

Sorry, I don't have time to listen to DJ Mixes anymore. I'd love to but I can't. Hope you understand!
Also, I'm always up for pics and an autograph after my set. Sometimes it gets a bit too hectic
and A LOT of people will want to do the same, so hope we can make it work!

Edit: Hope you'll enjoy your Birthday night though, keep up the DJing and have fun with it!

[The Outerlimits]

Hello there..

Is there any chance to make a track with you Luke? I've had a good idea for a track which includes mashing up styles (personal styles, like artists' styles.. not music styles) and I'm sure it will sound dope It's pretty simple actually and would be finished in one day I would say... actually it's a cover of different tracks, it would be just for fun...

Greetings from Vienna
M

[dakota]

Hey LBL

I know this is asking alot but its me and My GF's birthday this weekend (Oct 29th) and we are driving to chicago to catch your show. We really wanted to attend the after party at the Mid however, they were sold out. Any chance you can get us in? We are big fans we caught both your sets in Vegas for EDC weekend and your music inspired me to start DJ'ing! Either way hope to see you at The Mid this weekend!

Thanks!
lostsurfer47@aol.com

[sunp90]

I am a beginner, I just started producing music as a hobby and I really like it. When I make some songs...I get stuck on making a melody of some sort and balancing my bass, drums, and melodies. It seems crazy, like there are too many things going on. Making melodies are rreally challenging maybe because I dont know how to play the piano. Can you please give me some tips? I used Logic studio and Ableton live 8( I went all out...I really want to get better)

For now, start trying to replay the songs you love. The housetracks you listen to a lot.
You will find out that there's not a lot of elements. Less is better.

When trying to replay them, keep an eye on what notes are being played and
see and hear that they fit because a lot of them are the same note.

If you try and remake tracks for a month or two you will advance a lot in
melodies.

Thanks Mr. Laidback Luke...I know the response is late, but I have gotten better and this was just what I needed to get to the next level. One step at a time!

[JuanONE]

Do you ever get tired of answering questions?