Music is by far the most popular art form because you can easily connect to it. It can impact our moods, how we feel, and how energetic we are. Moreover, due to its impact on our mental health, there is an intervention called music therapy that sometimes helps patients to cope with stress, and boost their psychological well-being. So, you can understand how music plays a major role in everyone’s life because it is quite difficult to find a single person who does not enjoy any form or style of music.
Now people who cannot live a day without music must have playlists. These are the compilations of some of their favorite and liked compositions. Creating a playlist is nothing short of exciting, especially when it goes hand in hand with your current mood. Playlists are useful whenever you are trying to lead the day by listening to music, whether you are working out, going for a walk, cooking in the kitchen, or simply trying to fall asleep. It also comes in handy when you are having a party and a bunch of people are coming over because a playlist full of well-known songs is always a hit when you are playing DJ.
There are a few tricks and tips to make a good playlist. This starts with picking a theme, and sticking to the right amount of songs, etc. So, let’s start with some great tips on how to create a playlist that is perfect for every mood.
Things you should know before –
Before you start making a playlist, there are a few things you should know. Start your journey of making a playlist by picking out a theme. You can choose a theme of upbeat songs that are perfect for workouts and other high-intensity things, or a nostalgic throwback to the 2000s. Whatever, you are in the mood for, set the theme aside. Then the next step would be to pay attention to the song order. Also try to include a wide range of artists and musicians, tempos, and genres, so that you can pick it up in any mood and have a good time with it. This helps you tell an interesting story with your playlist as well. The last thing that you want to do is listen to the playlist over and over again to see whether the songs fit perfectly or to find any other areas of improvement. You can also keep your playlist open so that you can add new songs to them after discovering them.
How can you create a playlist?
1. Start with a music program.
The first step of creating any playlist is to select which music program you are creating it on. There are a bunch of music applications on the internet that you can download on your device, whether a computer or phone, and make a playlist on it. Platforms like Spotify, Windows Media Player, Apple Music, Playlist.com, etc. will allow you to select songs that you like and compile them into a playlist that fits your mood the best. So, you can choose whichever you like the most to start with. Other than this, internet radio stations like Pandora also allow listeners to create their own radio stations where they can listen to their favorite songs, but it does not allow you to compile the songs into a playlist.
2. Select the perfect hook
Whatever genre, theme, or music style you choose, every playlist in the world has one common thing, it starts with a banger. Start off with a song that every listener in the audience will like, or you can lead off with a song that is one of your absolute favorites. Alternatively, you can keep the order of the playlist predetermined. This means you can keep the order of the songs as a countdown playlist or the top 10 favorite songs of yours or all time. Maybe you are not that into selecting the order of the songs or you particularly don’t like the same order of tracks every time you play the playlist. In that case, you can consider making the order random by hitting shuffle. You can also toss the songs in alphabetical order for easy access.
3.Include both highs and lows
Most of the time, you would want the tracks in your playlist to vary in moods, tones, and tempos. Otherwise, the playlist might get dull or repetitive. Even if you are making the playlist for an incredibly specific mood, like a Best Romantic Songs of All Time, try to incorporate variety, otherwise, you will be very bored if you have to listen to the same kinds of songs every time. However, when you are making a party playlist, go for an absolute banger to start with and only get rowdier. Similarly, a “go-to-sleep playlist” must only contain sounds and music that are relatively sedate. End the playlist with white noise or complete silence at the end.
4.Put a climatic song in the middle.
Make the middle of your playlist something to look forward to. Whoever track is the loudest, has the highest tempo, has the most noise, or the most interesting composition must be the one that you put in the middle of the playlist. Think of your playlist like you are climbing a mountain, the middle is the mountain’s peak and then you gradually come down again. However, the climatic song depends on which theme you are going for. It could be a loud EDM track, or a fast rap song, an orchestral classical music piece, or even an emotional ballad that makes you cry every time.
5.Pay attention to the transitions in between
Some songs will have gradual codas or fade-outs, while some songs will have abrupt endings. Some songs will end with long feedback, while others will just fade away. Your job is to pay attention to how each song is ending and transitioning into the next one. This will help you to notice the transition and pick a good place for it to fit in the playlist. The tip would be to avoid putting two dramatically different songs next to each other. Sure, it is nice and exciting to have variety, but going for an extremely slow song from a very fast piece would be strange to listen to at times. Yes, it is your personal playlist, but try to make the order relatively smooth. Try to add a song that is between two extremes so that they can bridge the gap between the tracks.
6.Aim for the right amount of songs
Picking the right amount of songs is the key to having a great playlist. Building a playlist that is too short might leave you and your audience wanting more. At the same time, creating a playlist that is too long might be overwhelming. This is why consider adding songs, at least30-50 in the count so that you can hit that sweet spot in between. When you stick to this amount of songs in your playlist, it will help you convey the complete theme of your playlist without dragging it too long or ending abruptly.
The last tip would be to name the playlist something totally relevant and eye-catching. The theme of your playlist should match its name and it must be intriguing. You can also share the playlist with your friends to get some feedback on how you did.
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