Eli5 – What is a DJ like Tiesto actually doing when performing a live show?

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I don’t really know much about the process of remixing a song but I can imagine it is a process that is like editing a video – layering tracks, adding beats, etc. They are clearly not doing that kind of editing live so they are basically playing something that’s already had some amount of that already done.

So what are they doing live besides maybe mixing between songs?

I just don’t understand what all the knob fiddling is about.

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Follow-up question: as someone who has enjoyed going to live concerts in other music genres, how does going to an EDM concert compare? Does seeing a DJ live substantially change or improve your appreciation for the artist? Do musical skill and personality shine through the same way it can for other musicians? Is the overall vibe closer to a rock concert or a big club?

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