Most people don’t walk in, or walk out, during the last song of your set.
The ones who are there have already been there and they’re going to be there when you unplug and run off stage.
You want to end with something memorable, but you have the freedom to take it slow, to build to that last moment. Taking it slow isn’t a must…but the last song isn’t the first impression…it’s the icing on the already made cake.
The climactic payoff can be later in the song, not sooner.
It’s something to think about.
It’s easy operate under the idea that every song is a desperate clamor for eye balls and attention while being be all fireworks and adrenaline…but by the last song you already have all the eyes and attention you’re going to have for the night. Now do something with them, something not so desperate.
It’s the last song. You can do whatever you want with it and the people will take it in.
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