--- title: "Behind the Decks: Essjay’s DJ Life & Live Sets" description: "A look behind the scenes of Essjay's DJ career. From deep techno club sets to blasting psytrance festivals, see how I bring the madness to every dancefloor." canonical: https://mytribe.in/essjay__audiomenace/dj-performances/miscellaneous-moments last_updated: 2025-09-21 --- # Behind the Decks: A DJ’s Life in Motion Tribe Verified · 9 years deep in the scene. By [Essjay](https://mytribe.in/essjay__audiomenace) · Available for performances across India · ₹20K Per Session (Up to 2 Hours) (estimate) Part of [DJ Performances](https://mytribe.in/essjay__audiomenace/dj-performances). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/essjay__audiomenace/dj-performances/gallery) It is not just about the final set. Here is a look at the focus, the gear, and the raw energy that happens before the music officially starts. ## Photos and videos - ![A candid shot of me DJing at a daytime event. Whether it's day or night, indoor or outdoor, the goal is always the same: make people dance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a6ed366b-5fdb-4ecf-ab88-adf7668df81c) - ![A black and white photo of me at the decks with a psychedelic projection in the background. This artistic shot captures the spiritual and meditative side of the music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/afedfa19-bef0-41b5-b949-a73551568435) - ![A close-up shot of me mixing under cool blue lights. This is my office, where I blend sounds and create energy for the dancefloor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc466569-e09c-4e08-ad5f-a37e031abc73) - ![A shot of me performing at an Odd/Even event. The stage setup and visuals are a huge part of creating the right atmosphere for a memorable night.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5779d677-2c68-43b7-ae92-62f555f11655) - ![An abstract, long-exposure shot of me at the console. This image visually represents the blur of motion and energy that defines a great party.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d405dbc-b256-447b-b888-52b55f7767d8) - ![A close-up of my tools of the trade. The Pioneer DJ console is where all the magic happens, track by track, mix by mix.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3d1df93-fbe6-4483-a6aa-ebe0274094e2) ## About Miscellaneous Moments Whether it is a sunrise festival set or a late-night club drop, I treat the DJ console as my office. You will usually find me dialled into a Pioneer CDJ setup, fine-tuning transitions and harmonic mixing so the energy never dips, even when the dancefloor is just starting to warm up. The photos you see here are more than just behind-the-scenes moments. They represent the preparation that goes into a 3 to 4-hour Essjay psytrance set or an Audiomenace techno takeover. Managing a crowd for that long requires more than just a playlist. It is about reading the room, managing transitions, and knowing when to ramp up the BPM to 145 or when to drop into a deep, hypnotic groove. ### My Approach to the Booth * **The Gear:** I work exclusively with industry-standard Pioneer CDJ 2000 NXS2 or 3000 setups and DJM 900 mixers. When you are looking for a seamless, high-fidelity experience, the hardware matters just as much as the track selection. * **The Vibe:** Whether it is an open-air rave in Kasol or a packed club in Delhi, I am not just hitting play. I am curating a journey. For techno sets, I focus on building a rhythmic, hypnotic foundation. For psytrance, it is about that full-on, high-energy blast that keeps the troopers locked in. * **Planning:** I don't believe in generic sets. I take into account the venue, the time slot, and the vibe of your event. From sundowners where you need deep house to peak-hour madness where you need forest psy, I tailor the music to match the energy of the crowd. ## About Essjay I am Essjay, and for me, the magic happens in the moments the crowd doesn't always see. Whether I am prepping unreleased IDs for a festival or soaking in the quiet before the chaos, I am all about connecting with the music and the people who show up to dance. 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