The Cure Average Setlist (2024)

FAQs

How many songs are in an average setlist? ›

How many songs does a band usually play in a set? 50–60 minutes worth. For a jazz group that would be around 6 or 7 tunes typically; for a rock or pop band maybe 11 to 14 songs. For a funk/jam band, maybe 5.

Things vary a lot depending on the type of music and length of the sets you'll be playing, but if 12 songs is an average set, think of the tunes in three- or four-song clusters. Try to find movement in those segments, from slower to faster tempos (or fast to slow), or group similar themes or moods together.

Six hours would be 60x6 or 360 minutes or 120 three minute songs. Which song are you currently listening to?

Pack twice as much music as you need

Say you're planning on playing in a local bar for three hours. You're a pop DJ, and you guess the average length of each song you want to play is three minutes. That means about twenty songs an hour. So you'll probably end up playing sixty songs in your set.

Depends on the person. For me personally, I prefer playlists no longer than 50 tracks. If a playlist is over that, chances are I probably will never go through it, unless it's something I just keep running in the background while I work. I say about an hour for a curated playlist.

Playlists that are too short might leave you or your audience wanting more, and ones that are too long can be a little overwhelming. Try to go for 30 to 50 songs total to hit the sweet spot for an awesome playlist.

There's no set answer, but a typical Broadway-style musical usually has between 15 to 20 songs. This includes a variety of different song types, including your showstopper main songs (usually between 4 and 6), reprisals and character songs.

If it was the Ramones, there would be thirty songs; if it was John Coltrane there would only be one. If it is a bar band, performing popular cover versions, then it will eight to ten. So 6–10 songs depending on their length and make sure you consider some time to engage with your audience.

There's no set answer, but a typical Broadway-style musical usually has between 15 to 20 songs. This includes a variety of different song types, including your showstopper main songs (usually between 4 and 6), reprisals and character songs.

First, you will want a good idea of how many songs you need to write for the musical. A book musical (one with both spoken dialogs and songs) usually centers around four or six main songs, their reprisals, and a few lesser songs. Some musicals, such as Les Misérables, push the limits with 20 different tracks.

How many songs for a 90 minute set? ›

Do a bit of banter, try doing some longer arrangements of songs or maybe try doing a longer intro or outro. Usually they aren't timing you to the minute either, can often take a little longer break. I just did a 90 min performance and I did 23 songs total with two extra songs in case I needed em.