DJ/music curator approach and service: A consultant of sound

INTRODUCING:

Bespoke Disc Jockey + any entertainment/event manager services.
Curated venue/background music/DJ (mainly non-mainstream).

OEM by Joakim offer: Deep Joaquin - A seasoned music consultant/resident DJ/music curator (with vast knowledge or genres) + select int. roster. An authority on music - based on depth and expertise from many decades of collecting music. I present bespoke DJ consultancy/music styling service mainly focused on the hospitality scene. There, the music component has a key role to play in any F&B outlet, hotel or other public setting. I build the vibe with surgical precision.

This industry is also seeing significant increase in volume and popularity of F&B outlets such as rooftop bars, cocktails dens and beach clubs. All this also much more than in the past places a bigger demand for individuality and meeting the needs of increasingly discerning consumer tastes. This requires skilled attention to get the sound-scaping that build the right kind of atmosphere for each individual venue. Presenting the right music for the right audience at the right time is key for “setting the scene.” The music soundtrack should reflect the venue and have as main purpose to make the experience stronger; to extend each guest’s time (and consumption) spent there. It should be designed for the discerning listener who pays attention and views music as the, or part of, the foundation of an experience.

Then, for successful outcome, significant experience and capacity will be required when it comes to presenting “music with soul”, and from a wide variety of music genres. Engaging ‘Deep Joaquin’ means getting a DJ curator who is very passionate about music, and who showcases such out-of-the-ordinary tracks. This of course also applies to the highly selective roster of other DJ's that can be supplied.

Understanding and appreciating music in its countless forms, the attention is on offering a discovery journey for the audience, focusing on sounds that stir people’s imagination. And this applies whether it is a private wedding, a sunset session at the beach bar, a nightlife DJ set, a pool party or New Year's Eve.

For example, for 'underground' club sounds I focus on the 'Blue Note' of house music - tracks that prioritise groove and longevity over the temporary thrill of a drop. Or music by neo-soul artists’ tracks that breathes, and over all the incredible releases by master producers that hold the power to transform a room.

From the sun-drenched, slow-burn energy of an afternoon seaside day club to the sophisticated, conversational hum of a curated brunch, I design soundtracks that build the vibe with surgical precision.

“My service is an invitation to listen deeply. I find the top-notch productions that deserve a focused audience. I specialise in finding memorable music for dream settings - those rare tracks that capture the ’genius loci’ (the spirit of the place) and turn a fleeting moment into a permanent memory.”

And take note: Any residency assignment can include a deep dive: A consultation aimed at the client’s "musical DNA" - not just a list of songs, but the moods and eras that you favour.

Key ingredients that are typically included:

Getting a playlist where every crafted melody has significant positive impact on the guest experience.
That every selection is chosen for its emotional resonance and its ability to capture a specific, un-manufactured mood.
A curated narrative across different energy levels while maintaining a consistent "Top-Notch" DNA.
‘Balearic’ music: not as in commercially understood Balearic but as moving beyond the "Ibiza Sunset" clichés into sophisticated and ambient-leaning sounds.
Horizontal music for vertical thinkers - a curated blend of sun-drenched acoustics and rare-groove textures designed for conversation and atmosphere.
Great ‘wow’ discoveries from new and upcoming artists.

The impact of hand-picked, curated music customised to your venue's characteristics and audience:

Adding an extra dimension, making the venue really stand out and succeed, by acting as the "invisible architecture" of the space.
For maximised impact on the guest experience.
For a great reputation along with the high service and F&B quality.
Delivering above expectations.
Going from ordinary to extraordinary – (provided all components are top-notch).

Both guest DJ’ing and residency needs can be considered. Meeting the needs of different Service Tiers (high-end brunches, chefs' dinners, day clubs, intimate private events, weddings, seaside afternoons and sunsets, rooftop bars, as well as late-night lounges, discerning dance floors and sophisticated club settings).

About (briefly):

Being an authority on music is based on depth and expertise from many decades of collecting music to have the gems, right understanding and skills when it comes to adaptation and customisation. I don’t mind calling it ‘connoisseur’; driven by an exhaustive passion that have developed into discerning, taste for countless forms of music.

40+ years of collecting music and being part of the scene has made my knowledge very comprehensive, while at the same time discerning. I have kept my interest in music “crate-digging” going and at high level. I have designed playlists for the occasional hotel, and also represented the Swedish music streaming service Royal Streaming. Previous Royal Streaming in Thailand - marketing/sales pitch as follows (and which is very much in sync with my own approach):

Hotel music as profit booster – here is how and why

I have - in parallel - offered disc jockey services and performed at hotels and beach clubs, under the artistic name ‘Deep Joaquin.’

Also, don't miss this exclusive ground-breaking (!) concept:

DJ Sommelier “pairing” service

Raising the bar even further, the dj sommelier concept brings something new to the table within the world of F&B and hospitality entertainment! Here, the DJ acts as a sommelier to serve the music that everyone else is missing - and based on a "quality-first" philosophy! And that is in addition to the curating of music in general (described above), and a benchmarking service unlike what you have come across earlier! For details, go to: Disc Jockey Music Sommelier service

Links to showreels/live dj recordings/DJ mixes:

Showcase mixes - incl. the Bang Tao Beach Mix series

Deep-soul Balearic Mix

Baliaric Bliss Part One

Sunset session – the spirit of summer loss

Club/disco style showreels:

Good Old All Night Dancing Party Mix

Move It Baby Disco Mix

Disc Jockey service & Sound Curator