ABSTRACT

Experimenting is one of the most enjoyable parts of writing mashups. It teaches us a lot about the potential of what they can do. Try dragging our vocal over a section we didn't expect it to work over. For more ideas on arrangement, find some sets from our favourite DJs, particularly ones who bring great mashups into their sets. The biggest thing is making sure the mashup doesn't get boring. Mashups are supposed to feel like a single piece of music, and lead the listener on a journey, so the same applies. For this reason, the best way for us to start out is by following this arrangement of the main track in our mashup. The length of our mashup may also be affected by how safe we feel playing the track. Just like regular dance tracks, some start with breakdowns and some start with drops.