Number of songs to get started on a playlist/mix

[g_uava]

Do you need to group together a certain number of songs first before getting started on compiling a playlist/mix? Or do you start with a certain prompt, then think up 8/10/however many songs you'd like to put on your playlist/mix?

I've been on a roll with creating mixes and realise I tend to begin with grouping 3 songs together of a similar vibe or style. Then after deciding what I'd title my list, I could quite easily think up the remaining 6 or 7 songs to complete a full mix. Quite different from a decade ago when I first think up the prompt, then think hard on which songs would fit and even go out of way to find new songs just to populate the tracklist for posting on 8tracks 😂

Looking forward to hearing about everyone's mix-creating process!

Comments

[linky]

What I like to do is first having a ship/character/etc and at least a few (2-3) songs I already have in mind before starting to put the mix together. Having those songs I already have in mind helps with a sense of direction and/or overall vibe for me as I look for more!

[g_uava]

Same with me! Also apt that a wild Hayakawa Ken appears on a music-related post ;)

[impala_chick]

I can so agree with this! Definitely easier than trying to find 8 or so songs when I have some already in mind.