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Making a playlist is a form of art

Discussion in 'Music' started by thoberh, Jan 26, 2021.

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do you pay attention to how you create a playlist?

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  1. thoberh

    thoberh New Member

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    Making a playlist is a delicate art. It like writing a love letter, better in a way, where you get to say what you want without actually saying it.
    You get to use someone's poetry to express how you feel, the other rules it gotta be entertaining, it gotta tell a story.
    It must not double up on songs by the same artists unless of course, that's your theme. Anyway, a good compilation is like so many things in life.
     
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    Definitely since am an upcoming Deejay I always have a playlist and this is a very important tool to many Deejays for it makes playing songs easy.
    A playlist give a Deejay courage to entertain them through songs that are selected on the playlist.
    This is a must have for every Deejay out there and people who love music like Me.
     
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    tenayie v jakovics New Member

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    No, making a playlist is not a form of art. It is simply a list like all others including a to-do list, grocery list, etc. Even though the list contains music, which is an absolute form of art, proceeding to make a list on your phone where the music selections are filed is not a form of art. The art is the music being produced by the artist or musician, whereas the playlist you assembled in your room is not responsible for creating an artistic expression, the music is.
     
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    Art Comes in various forms and it can be subjective. Making a playlist is a form of art and that is because it is more than just simply choosing something you "like". Really think about it, that playlist can transform your whole mood or describe your entire day by one push of a button. I agree with you tenayie jakovics, "the art is the music being produced by the artist or musician". However, we as people can also be artistic and while creating a playlist seems like a to-do list to you, it can impact someone on a different level mentally.
     
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    Yes, making a playlist is a form of art. I agree with Marj, as making a playlist is crafting a number of songs that go well with each other to evoke certain thoughts, emotions, even nostalgia for a certain time in one's life. When I listened to playlists that I've made, for example one called "chill", it permits me to calm myself in when I'm not as upbeat as I usually am, and if I had not taken the time to consider which songs should go in the playlist, it might not have the same effect on me as it currently does. To reply to tenayie v jakovics, yes, the art is the music made by the artist, but just as you can create more collages with a premade collage, you can create more art through making a playlist.
     
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    I love making a playlist for me and my friends. Too much sometimes. I wish so bad I could be a playlist curator and make an income making playlists. It's just so hard to promote. Follow my Spotify @brandicane lol
     
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    Making a playlist is a form of art to me. It's not just making a list of songs I like- it's about the occasion, the mood, the time frame, the intention, and more. I have made playlists for karaoke, exercise, and even for falling asleep. It's like creating a collage of the moment, and creating inspiration for oneself. I don't feel really motivated to exercise until I turn on my playlist. With it though? I can exercise for over an hour without stopping or getting bored. And I think we can all agree a bad playlist has lead us to skipping over songs and replaying maybe four of the twenty songs on the list.
     
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    I agree. It’s really fun to look back on playlists I’ve made in the past, to see all of the songs I listened and related to back then. And in 5-10 years or so, I will most likely look back on my current playlists and remember my thoughts and feelings about them. Playlists are really just another way to express your feelings and I enjoy making them.
     
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    Well you could say any music is a form of art. But far as what music a person likes it's to each it's own. But any time you express yourself its art in music. Playlist is what you want to pick.
     
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    In a way it is but not really, I'm already used to it because I listen to songs base on my mood so I create a lot of playlist base on that state and mood. Therefore I don't really see it as much of an art though.
     
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    I believe creating a playlist is a form of art because just like a painting, or a song for example, it is a form of expression by the creator and it can evoke certain feelings in those who see or hear this.
    Although it is just a matter of compiling a list of songs, the art is in how you choose the order of songs and how well you are able to share and convey the emotions you want your audiencw to feel as well
     
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    The main track in the playlist is the first one. It should be recognizable and, at the same time, unexpected. A good option is passing but cute songs by popular artists, non–obvious covers, or duets. The main message of the first track is to create the right impression and, at the same time, explain the theme of the playlist. The second song should also have an element of surprise. It's like she's telling the listener: "Don't turn it off, maybe it will be even more interesting later." Ideally, it coincides with the first song in mood, but at the same time, it was completely different. I usually search for all the songs for my playlist on this site.
     
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