Requests - Are They Ignored

[Guest]

Hi,

Do you find that requests for sounds to be played are ignored, or obliged.

Obviously this is taking into account that the DJ you are asking is known to play the type of soul you are asking to be played.

Another connected question when you see DJ playlists say on here or on a promoters website, have or do they omit requests from punters that they probably wouldnt have played if not requested.

Best R

Bob

[Guest Matt Male]

Hi,

Do you find that requests for sounds to be played are ignored, or obliged.

Obviously this is taking into account that the DJ you are asking is known to play the type of soul you are asking to be played.

Another connected question when you see DJ playlists say on here or on a promoters website, have or do they omit requests from punters that they probably wouldnt have played if not requested.

Best R

Bob

I think DJs should try to play requests if possible, but people who make requests should recognise the DJ's music style, the venue's music policy etc... and whether it's likely to get played. It's no good requesting a stone cold overplayed oldie at an up front and underplayed night for example.

I also think if DJs don't want to play a request they should tell the requester, maybe they haven't got it with them or it won't fit the set etc... that's fair enough. Also bear in mind that some DJs have lots of requests. Dave Rimmer once told me that sometimes he gets to the decks and a third of his spot is already taken up by requests. That doesn't leave much room to be flexible with a spot.

As for requests on playlists, i don't think there's any need to list requests as requests. If it's in your playbox surely you should be prepared to play it, not just if it's requested?

If it's in a playbox a DJ should be prepared to play it in my opinion. Otherwise why did you bring it with you?

[Chalky]

Depending on what I've been asked to play and the venue's music policy and if I have the record in the box I will play a request.

[Guest Phoenix8049]

I think DJs should try to play requests if possible, but people who make requests should recognise the DJ's music style, the venue's music policy etc... and whether it's likely to get played. It's no good requesting a stone cold overplayed oldie at an up front and underplayed night for example.

I also think if DJs don't want to play a request they should tell the requester, maybe they haven't got it with them or it won't fit the set etc... that's fair enough. Also bear in mind that some DJs have lots of requests. Dave Rimmer once told me that sometimes he gets to the decks and a third of his spot is already taken up by requests. That doesn't leave much room to be flexible with a spot.

As for requests on playlists, i don't think there's any need to list requests as requests. If it's in your playbox surely you should be prepared to play it, not just if it's requested?

If it's in a playbox a DJ should be prepared to play it in my opinion. Otherwise why did you bring it with you?

I agree with all that 100%.

I would never ask for a request,where there is a strong possibility

that it would not be played,i mean whats the point.

but i do think a DJ should honour all his requests providing they are not ridiculous ones.

Even if it did take up all his playlist.

I mean surely he is there to please the punters after all.

Stu.

[Guest son of stan]

I got, "Can you stop playing this kind of reggae and play some Bob Marley reggae..?" the last time I dj-ed. I ignored that. Does this help?

[Ian Parker]

well. for my limited experience of DJ'ing , if anyone asks for a specific tune and i have it, it gets played. a DJ is there for the punters' enjoyment and to get folk dancin, regardless of style

IAN

[Guest Matt Male]

but i do think a DJ should honour all his requests providing they are not ridiculous ones.

Even if it did take up all his playlist.

I mean surely he is there to please the punters after all.

Stu.

Hmm i don't think a DJ should play all the requests if they fill up his playlist, otherwise he'd only be playing to around 25 people in a room of hundreds at some places. DJing isn't just about playing requests, that's what jukeboxes are for.

At the end of the day DJs should have the right to refuse a request if they've had too many or it doesn't suit the flow of the set, especially if the dancefloor is already happy with what's being played without requests. I've had DJs say to me, yes i've got it but it doesn't fit in at the moment, which is fair enough. They are doing the job at the end of the day.

I certainly wouldn't be upset if i didn't get a request played thesedays, especially if the DJ was doing a good job anyway.

[Pete Eccles]

This is easy,

Say 'yes' to ALL requests,

Play any requests that you were gonna play anyway, totally ignore the rest,

End of spot - apologise for any unplayed requests, there was just too many of em and not enough time,

Simples

Edit - Just in case, the above was typed with tongue placed firmly in cheek lol

Edited June 6, 2010 by Pete60

[Guest Phoenix8049]

This is easy,

Say 'yes' to ALL requests,

Play any requests that you were gonna play anyway, totally ignore the rest,

End of spot - apologise for any unplayed requests, there was just too many of em and not enough time,

Simples

But thats being dishonest Pete.

A dj should have some integrety

or am i old fashioned.

Stu.

[Pete Eccles]

But thats being dishonest Pete.

A dj should have some integrety

or am i old fashioned.

Stu.

Stu, I wasn't serious, well not totally

[TOAD]

you can only play approx 20 records so no unless im on for over an hour

half the requests ive had are STUPID !

ive had requests for...." You Know that record mate...the one on the blue Motown Label ! (""Give me a clue to the title /artist LOL")

ahh 6ts can i have some Cliff Richards then !

Got any Bangra ?

Besides you can garantee the records they want arnt in your box ! and yor a shite dj if you dont play everything they want even at a free party

[Guest sandi]

I totally agree with all comments on this thread, l don't class myself as a d.j. however if l'm asked which is purely down to my taste and our (thats me and the better halfs) record collection, appeals to the promoters music policy and l earn d.j. spots by credit alone.

Lastnight was one of these occassions l'd been approached by the promoter and asked if l'd consider doing a spot at his all-nighter, the venue was the co-op nuneaton and the promoter Mark Freeman, l accepted and lastnight is now in the past, but what a fantastic night, enjoyed every minute behind the decks.

A oooop's coming up now, and thats because of the comment made about not stating on d.j playlists wether they were a request or not, l agree with the comment made, and please be assured this is the first time l have made reference to requests, but l have my reasons for doing that on this occassion.

mostly done due to me making active comments on recent threads about "D.J.'s and how do we percieve them" etc etc, so sorry if it seems like l deliberately point out requests, l don't.

Now to the point in question, if it's in your box, and like has already been mentioned isnt an unrealistic request, then yes play the records the paying punters want to hear and dance to, after all without them and there loyal support you risk losing them as punters and wanting to stay away from a particular venue to seek an alternative, where they are considered, or worse still risking them leaving the scene altogether, sadly this has been a trend for many years now, give the audience what they want, and leave them begging for more, it's good business sense that certain promoters need to address and act upon. I've said it for years, and l'll carry on saying it until they listen or the scene just dies a death.

Just an after thought, we dont buy records we dont like, and we certainly would'nt play them, however, if requested a record you dont own for these reasons, it costs nowt to be polite and just state you dont have that record,but you will ask the d.j. following your spot if he has it , would he be kind enough to play it.Many times l've heard very rude and uncalled for comments thrown into the poor person making the request.......no need for it. In anycase if you do own the record whats to stop you playing it, all our records are ones we love and believe in 100%, and theres no shame in playing what you truely believe in, even when certain obnoxious D.j's and tunnel visioned punters make personal comment about another persons musical taste.

Sandi

[Guest JIM BARRY]

BACK IN THE LATE 70S , I WAS RESIDENT D.J AT A CLUB IN OLDHAM CALLED TRAMTRACKS, I HAD BEEN THERE FOR 2 YEARS PLAYING ALL THE SOUL HITS AND JAZZ FUNK OF THE DAY, A GUY ASKED ME TO PLAY A REQUEST ,SOMETHING BY THE ROLLING STONES FOR HIS WIFE.AFTER TELLING HIM THAT IT WAS A SOUL DISCO AND THAT APART FROM NOT HAVING ANYTHING BY THE STONES, IT WASN'T THE SORT OF MUSIC THE DANCE FLOOR WOULD APPRECIATE. HE GAVE ME SOME STICK FOR A FEW MINUTES AND TOLD ME HE WOULD GET ME FIRED. THE NEXT WEEK I GOT A CALL OFF THE MANAGER SAYING THEY WERE LETTING ME GO. THE GUY IN QUESTION WAS THE OWNERS PAL!!!!!!.

[bri pinch]

I totally agree with all comments on this thread, l don't class myself as a d.j. however if l'm asked which is purely down to my taste and our (thats me and the better halfs) record collection, appeals to the promoters music policy and l earn d.j. spots by credit alone.

Lastnight was one of these occassions l'd been approached by the promoter and asked if l'd consider doing a spot at his all-nighter, the venue was the co-op nuneaton and the promoter Mark Freeman, l accepted and lastnight is now in the past, but what a fantastic night, enjoyed every minute behind the decks.

A oooop's coming up now, and thats because of the comment made about not stating on d.j playlists wether they were a request or not, l agree with the comment made, and please be assured this is the first time l have made reference to requests, but l have my reasons for doing that on this occassion.

mostly done due to me making active comments on recent threads about "D.J.'s and how do we percieve them" etc etc, so sorry if it seems like l deliberately point out requests, l don't.

Now to the point in question, if it's in your box, and like has already been mentioned isnt an unrealistic request, then yes play the records the paying punters want to hear and dance to, after all without them and there loyal support you risk losing them as punters and wanting to stay away from a particular venue to seek an alternative, where they are considered, or worse still risking them leaving the scene altogether, sadly this has been a trend for many years now, give the audience what they want, and leave them begging for more, it's good business sense that certain promoters need to address and act upon. I've said it for years, and l'll carry on saying it until they listen or the scene just dies a death.

Just an after thought, we dont buy records we dont like, and we certainly would'nt play them, however, if requested a record you dont own for these reasons, it costs nowt to be polite and just state you dont have that record,but you will ask the d.j. following your spot if he has it , would he be kind enough to play it.Many times l've heard very rude and uncalled for comments thrown into the poor person making the request.......no need for it. In anycase if you do own the record whats to stop you playing it, all our records are ones we love and believe in 100%, and theres no shame in playing what you truely believe in, even when certain obnoxious D.j's and tunnel visioned punters make personal comment about another persons musical taste.

Sandi

I AGREE WITH ALL OF THAT SANDI, BUT IT ONLY TAKES ABOUT TWO LINES TO SAY SO REALLY SERIOUSLY THO I ONLY CARRY 300 RECORDS OR SO, BUT IF I GET ANY REQUESTS AND THY'RE IN THE BOX I 'LL PLAY EM

BRI PINCH

SUNDAY CHILLOUT@HORSE AND GROOM, 20TH JUNE, EAST LAITH GATE, DONCASTER.

[Rob Wigley]

A fair amount of requests are generally played if I have the record in question, however if I have heard the record played during the evening I will ask the punter to pick another.

If he/she cant think i generally play something I was going to play anyway, but dedicate it to joe bloggs on his coming out party !

In a large weekender venue, I do find if you play a request early in your spot it does "open the floodgates" for people making the walk up to the decks for requests especially if they have been drinking alot-so i tend to leave them until the last 15 mins or so.

On the whole I'm very happy to play a request, especially if it fits in with what I want to/ have to play

Rob

[ImberBoy]

I agree with Matt

DJ's are there because of the flavor they bring to the nighter, they are not a duke box.

I would only ask for a track that I had heard them play before, I want requests I'll go to a wedding.

[funkyfeet]

Possibly the main reason we get DJ's playing a record that's been played once or more already at a venue.

[Corbett80]

I think its fine if its a record that is particularly associated with them. ie Asking Ady for Larry Banks & Jaibai or whatever....just randomly asking for a record you like is a bit spurious......

[Guest WPaulVanDyk]

if i had to DJ again and got asked requests any i have i will play if not i can say sorry i don't have it

but me and my dad go out many times in Peterborough and do a ot ask for a certain record and some DJ's don't have it so we know not to ask them again in the future but there are some DJ's who have the record and when asked they say we will play it or if it's with me or if i have time so there i am waiting with say 30 - 40 mins left on there spot for my record and at the end will say dad he didn't play it.

one DJ who we know a good bit here said to me that some DJ's actually do have the record you always request but don't want to play it (why buy the record then) so that dosen't help and to be honest people who know me know what song i like requesting and in fact the comments made by some is like there is more to Northern soul then that record.

at the end of the day we pay to go to a venue so if i want to ask for my song and dj has it play it, i can dance and then go home happy.

[KevH]

Think that punters can ask for requests cos they are paying the D.J's wages...............

,you're making it sound like running a business Webby.Like folks know what they're doing.I prefer to call it petrol money,or pocket money.

[Ged Parker]

I agree with all that 100%.

I would never ask for a request,where there is a strong possibility

that it would not be played,i mean whats the point.

but i do think a DJ should honour all his requests providing they are not ridiculous ones.

Even if it did take up all his playlist.

I mean surely he is there to please the punters after all.

Stu.

Who's to say what's a rediculous request?

If a DJ just plays requests he may only be pleasing the few people that make requests.

I've said this before o here punters don't pay a DJ's wages. The promotor does. It is the promotor they should be aiming to please. If the promotor has positioned his event in the right way and booked the 'right' DJ's, the punters will know what type of music they'll get and the DJ will have that type with them.

Requests at an 'underplayed' event are pretty pointless from my perspective, the whole point is to be pleasantly suprised. IMHO.

[Citizen P]

Who's to say what's a rediculous request?

If a DJ just plays requests he may only be pleasing the few people that make requests.

I've said this before o here punters don't pay a DJ's wages. The promotor does. It is the promotor they should be aiming to please. If the promotor has positioned his event in the right way and booked the 'right' DJ's, the punters will know what type of music they'll get and the DJ will have that type with them.

Requests at an 'underplayed' event are pretty pointless from my perspective, the whole point is to be pleasantly suprised. IMHO.

That makes sense

I had a cracker on Saturday,

I'm not f*ckin' movin until you play some House or summat a bit more up to date you b*stard.

Sorry Miss, it's an underplayed Soul nite.

What the F*cks that then??

With respect Miss I think you're at the wrong nite.

Oh, F*ck off then!!

Yes.I will in 10 minutes

Tony

[Rick Scott]

I suppose it depends on whether you are an oldies dj or not as to what you should or should not play as requested.

I would only play a request if it was in my box and intended to play it anyway.(Surprising how many people expect a dj to

have every record ever played with you and are quite indignant when you say you don't have it with you.

I like my spots to be progressive not stagnent ( the same old same old)

My pet hate is people who bring their own records up to the decks and EXPECT you to play them.

New thread here, would you play some one elses records (known or unknown) if asked ?

I ask the question because i believe what a dj plays SHOULD reflect his taste and style of music which MAY make him stand out.

I would like to think by the end of my set people have been educated to some nice tunes they

have not heard before than people say "nice set but didn't particuly hear 'owt i ain't heard befor"

Like to play records i think other DJs have missed or not playing (keeping it fresh so to speak)

Edited June 7, 2010 by RICK SCOTT

[Guest Phoenix8049]

Who's to say what's a rediculous request?

If a DJ just plays requests he may only be pleasing the few people that make requests.

I've said this before o here punters don't pay a DJ's wages. The promotor does. It is the promotor they should be aiming to please. If the promotor has positioned his event in the right way and booked the 'right' DJ's, the punters will know what type of music they'll get and the DJ will have that type with them.

Requests at an 'underplayed' event are pretty pointless from my perspective, the whole point is to be pleasantly suprised. IMHO.

Punters may not pay the DJs wages

but if you don't please them and they dont come back

the promoter gets no money to pay you.

Or worse the venue shuts down for good.

Stu.

[Keithw]

remember someone at the Marrs Bar asking me if i was on next

said yes

can you play the "snake" was his question

NO was my answer and walked i to the decks

will play requests if ive got them

but if im a guest,people invite me for the type of stuff i play

if its a sensible request ,i will ask them for another

if it isnt in my box at the time

or say "i will play you something in that vein"

[Guest Heartnsoul]

Was at an upfront allniter recently when a well respected DJ introduced Tony Clarke's 'Wrong man' rather apologetically explaining that it was a 'request' and intimating that he wouldn't have played it otherwise.

Why?

Is it not a fine record that he should have been proud to play? It might not have been as cutting edge as the rest of his set (which was quite good by the way) but it didn't sound out of place at all. I tend to think yhat DJ's announcing that a record is a request has more to with theier own sense of kudos than anything else - or am I being a bit harsh?

[Guest dancedancedance]

I have never asked for a request and would never do so. One of the main attractions for going out of a night is the thought of being introduced to new gems, otherwise you might as well stay at home and listen to what you like. I do expect a certain skill from a DJ and an ability to read the dance floor. What really pisses me off as a dancer, is DJs that try to appeal to all tastes in one set and will change styles every couple of tracks no matter how full the dance floor at a particular point. It generally takes a couple of records to warm up and connect fully with the music. If there is then a complete change of style you lose that connection. Same goes for dramatic changes in tempo. A skillfull DJ will start low tempo, and build up keep it constant until the dancers are starting to flag and then reduce and increase accordingly. I agree DJs should have their own sense of style based on their own musical tastes (if a DJ doesn't like what they are playing how can they expect others to) and this is how they can establish a following. But they should never lose sight of the fact that that they are there to please the punters. If the dance floor is empty when people come for the specific purpose of dancing they should take the hint.

[Steve Myers]

I have never asked for a request and would never do so. One of the main attractions for going out of a night is the thought of being introduced to new gems, otherwise you might as well stay at home and listen to what you like. I do expect a certain skill from a DJ and an ability to read the dance floor. What really pisses me off as a dancer, is DJs that try to appeal to all tastes in one set and will change styles every couple of tracks no matter how full the dance floor at a particular point. It generally takes a couple of records to warm up and connect fully with the music. If there is then a complete change of style you lose that connection. Same goes for dramatic changes in tempo. A skillfull DJ will start low tempo, and build up keep it constant until the dancers are starting to flag and then reduce and increase accordingly. I agree DJs should have their own sense of style based on their own musical tastes (if a DJ doesn't like what they are playing how can they expect others to) and this is how they can establish a following. But they should never lose sight of the fact that that they are there to please the punters. If the dance floor is empty when people come for the specific purpose of dancing they should take the hint.

Well put,

[ImberBoy]

remember someone at the Marrs Bar asking me if i was on next

said yes

can you play the "snake" was his question

NO was my answer and walked i to the decks

will play requests if ive got them

but if im a guest,people invite me for the type of stuff i play

if its a sensible request ,i will ask them for another

if it isnt in my box at the time

or say "i will play you something in that vein"

That wasn't me by the way

[Guest gordon russell]

I always ask butch for under my thumb wayne gibson and he always plays it......top man

[Jumpinjoan]

A skillfull DJ will start low tempo

Really?

I think they should start as they mean to go on - rocking!

[paultp]

Think that punters can ask for requests cos they are paying the D.J's wages...............

I've never come across a DJ at a Northern Soul night that does it for the money. I thought the idea was that you booked a DJ for the style of music they are known to play and their own selection of records. If a DJ is expected to play whatever requests people come up with on the night then you might as well just get a juke box in.

In my limited experience as a DJ the people who come up and ask for requests are generally not representative of the audience as a whole. They are people who want to hear specific records every time they come out regardless of a venue's music policy or the DJ's style. 8 out of 10 become rude or abusive if you haven't got the record they ask for.

When I was very green I was playing at a do in South London, one of the first times I had ventured behind the decks on my own when not in the club I was running. I had got the floor going and was working at keeping it that way when someone came up and said "Could you play something more modern?" I duly obliged with a couple of 70's tunes, floor clears, lady in question still stood next to decks looking bemused, dawns on me she is a pillock who has wandered into the wrong club and wants chart music, back to work getting the floor going again.

At Lowton someone came up at the end of Jo and my set as the last tune was on the decks and the next DJ was getting ready to take over. They asked for a record and we explained politely (whilst cueing in final tune and doing thanks, next DJ etc over the mic) that this was our last record and could they ask the next guy as he was about to start. Received a torrent of abuse that continued through most of last record. Half an hour later when going to the bar, another torrent of abuse from same person as I walked by their table.

When Jo and I DJ'd at The Attic recently (music policy is DJ's choice ) we were pestered by one guy throughout our one and a half hours. He asked for tired oldie after tired oldie. Despite trying to explain what had been asked of us and the fact that probably everyone else in the venue didn't want to hear them, he ended with "Come on! You must have some f*ck*ng oldies in your bloody box".

None of these incidents are representative of the nights in question or the enjoyment of the majority of the people in the venue or how the individual sets were received generally. They are just what a small minority of people think is an OK way to behave. They too probably think "I'm paying your wages" whilst they are directing their bad breath in your direction.

Please someone start a thread about the things people say to DJ's. Most people (apart from serial requesters) would not believe the things that people say to you when you are behind the decks. Or maybe it is just me.

Edited June 8, 2010 by paultp

[Jumpinjoan]

They too probably think "I'm paying your wages" whilst they are directing their bad breath in your direction.

Please someone start a thread about the things people say to DJ's. Most people (apart from serial requesters) would not believe the things that people say to you when you are behind the decks. Or maybe it is just me.

Go on Paul

[KevH]

I've never come across a DJ at a Northern Soul night that does it for the money. I thought the idea was that you booked a DJ for the style of music they are known to play and their own selection of records. If a DJ is expected to play whatever requests people come up with on the night then you might as well just get a juke box in.

In my limited experience as a DJ the people who come up and ask for requests are generally not representative of the audience as a whole. They are people who want to hear specific records every time they come out regardless of a venue's music policy or the DJ's style. 8 out of 10 become rude or abusive if you haven't got the record they ask for.

When I was very green I was playing at a do in South London, one of the first times I had ventured behind the decks on my own when not in the club I was running. I had got the floor going and was working at keeping it that way when someone came up and said "Could you play something more modern?" I duly obliged with a couple of 70's tunes, floor clears, lady in question still stood next to decks looking bemused, dawns on me she is a pillock who has wandered into the wrong club and wants chart music, back to work getting the floor going again.

At Lowton someone came up at the end of Jo and my set as the last tune was on the decks and the next DJ was getting ready to take over. They asked for a record and we explained politely (whilst cueing in final tune and doing thanks, next DJ etc over the mic) that this was our last record and could they ask the next guy as he was about to start. Received a torrent of abuse that continued through most of last record. Half an hour later when going to the bar, another torrent of abuse from same person as I walked by their table.

When Jo and I DJ'd at The Attic recently (music policy is DJ's choice ) we were pestered by one guy throughout our one and a half hours. He asked for tired oldie after tired oldie. Despite trying to explain what had been asked of us and the fact that probably everyone else in the venue didn't want to hear them, he ended with "Come on! You must have some f*ck*ng oldies in your bloody box".

None of these incidents are representative of the nights in question or the enjoyment of the majority of the people in the venue or how the individual sets were received generally. They are just what a small minority of people think is an OK way to behave. They too probably think "I'm paying your wages" whilst they are directing their bad breath in your direction.

Please someone start a thread about the things people say to DJ's. Most people (apart from serial requesters) would not believe the things that people say to you when you are behind the decks. Or maybe it is just me.

Sorry about that Paul,but after 11 pints of Pear cider i need my Wayne Gibson fix.If its good enough for Butch ......

[Guest Matt Male]

A skillfull DJ will start low tempo, and build up keep it constant until the dancers are starting to flag and then reduce and increase accordingly.

You're kidding right? I always start with a banging uptempo dancer, currently Danny White - Natural Soul Brother. It injects energy into the room. In fact i can't ever think of a time i've heard anyone start with mid-tempo sound.

[Jerry Hipkiss]

You're kidding right? I always start with a banging uptempo dancer

Of course - grab 'em by the bits and don't let go! Starting low tempo? Noooo...

[Guest Phil Armstrong]

You're kidding right? I always start with a banging uptempo dancer, currently Danny White - Natural Soul Brother. It injects energy into the room. In fact i can't ever think of a time i've heard anyone start with mid-tempo sound.

Betty Boo - Say it isnt So ?

[Chris Anderton]

If i have it with me and somebody requests it i play it...simple as that.

Unless i get too pissed and honestly forget....!

I remember what it was like starting out and travelling to hear that certain tune i really wanted to hear. Plus I always remember that people asking for requests have paid their cash and deserved to be entertained.

If you "just dont want to play it" then dont take it with you.

Chris

[paultp]

Sorry about that Paul,but after 11 pints of Pear cider i need my Wayne Gibson fix.If its good enough for Butch ......

It was only Papa Ooh Mow Mow that bloody shut you up!

[Paul Shirley]

i think its down to what sort of people are going to be at the venue your doing and if your any good you will ether turn them down and say sorry its not for me or you would take a good mix of records in the first place thats right for that venue . ie having the records to do it'

what does my head in' is ill informed people that tend to pigion hole dj's

Edited June 8, 2010 by steptoe

[Guest Phil Armstrong]

Hi,

A current big DJ friend of mine recently told me that he was on the decks halfway through playing a sound when some geezer comes up requesting this actual song to be played.

Just goes to show what a fanny old world we live in.

Phil

Soul Over Easy

**NEW** NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN NIGHT

DJs: Carl Piper, Ian Gee, Smudge Smith, John Manship - (Classic Cleethorpes Set), Ted Massey

Mainly Oldies and classic floor fillers, rare and not so rare.

Saturday 2nd October 2010

Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. S41 7SA www.soulovereasy.co.uk

[Guest Phoenix8049]

I am really shocked and surprised reading on this thread

of how many DJs have suffered verbal abuse from punters.

If these were hand bag venues i could understand it,but

NOT from mature soul fans.

It costs nothing to be polite,and like i said earlier,

i would never dream of asking for a record that the DJ

might not have or would not play.

I have been a mainstream DJ in the past and i know how

abusive some people can be if you don't play what they want.

It can be quite frightening at times.

Stu.

[paultp]

I am really shocked and surprised reading on this thread

of how many DJs have suffered verbal abuse from punters.

If these were hand bag venues i could understand it,but

NOT from mature soul fans.

It costs nothing to be polite,and like i said earlier,

i would never dream of asking for a record that the DJ

might not have or would not play.

I have been a mainstream DJ in the past and i know how

abusive some people can be if you don't play what they want.

It can be quite frightening at times.

Stu.

To be honest, I doubt that people who are abusive to DJ's are representative of the majority of people at the venue, certainly weren't in the examples I gave.

It doesn't happen all the time but when it does you remember it.

Edited June 8, 2010 by paultp

[Guest gordon russell]

low tempo is no tempo.......mid tempo is fine.....and uptempo is mine.......under my thumb

[pikeys dog]

Hi,

A current big DJ friend of mine recently told me that he was on the decks halfway through playing a sound when some geezer comes up requesting this actual song to be played.

Just goes to show what a fanny old world we live in.

Phil

Had that happen to me...

[KevH]

Hi,

A current big DJ friend of mine recently told me that he was on the decks halfway through playing a sound when some geezer comes up requesting this actual song to be played.

Just goes to show what a fanny old world we live in.

Phil

Soul Over Easy

**NEW** NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN NIGHT

DJs: Carl Piper, Ian Gee, Smudge Smith, John Manship - (Classic Cleethorpes Set), Ted Massey

Mainly Oldies and classic floor fillers, rare and not so rare.

Saturday 2nd October 2010

Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. S41 7SA www.soulovereasy.co.uk

,i can explain honest,,i was talkin nearly all the way thru his set.

[Guest dancedancedance]

You're kidding right? I always start with a banging uptempo dancer, currently Danny White - Natural Soul Brother. It injects energy into the room. In fact i can't ever think of a time i've heard anyone start with mid-tempo sound.

Of course - grab 'em by the bits and don't let go! Starting low tempo? Noooo...

low tempo is no tempo.......mid tempo is fine.....and uptempo is mine.......under my thumb

I didn't mean low low tempo (Technical term;) ) and obviously if the dance floor is already full the DJ should pick up where the previous DJ left off. Most do tend to start on a high and finish on a high which is great. I was talking about getting the dance floor going initially where lower (as oppose to low) temp tracks tend to be played. Perhaps its just me and getting old, but generally I wouldn't initially get up to a full on track as I'd probably end up getting carried away and doing meself a mischief. I know others do only get up for uptempo but many would only last a few tracks. Once I'm on the dance floor I intend to stay there long time and whether I do is very much dependant on the DJ's ability to keep me there. Few dancers have the ability to maintain high energy over a period of time which is why I prefer DJs to vary the

tempo it means the dance floor is fuller for longer and its like a roller coaster of peaks and troughs. When the DJ and dance floor are in unity there is no greater feeling.

[Guest dancedancedance]

I always start with a banging uptempo dancer, currently Danny White - Natural Soul Brother. It injects energy into the room. In fact i can't ever think of a time i've heard anyone start with mid-tempo sound.

Just had a listen and l LOVE that track. Thanks for introducing me a new gem!!! That really would set the tone for the night and certainly get me on the dance floor. If the rest of the set was of a similar vein that would be pure heaven! It's not what I would necessarily call a banging uptemp dancer but that's probably just my perception which is warped!

[Citizen P]

Just had a listen and l LOVE that track. Thanks for introducing me a new gem!!! That really would set the tone for the night and certainly get me on the dance floor. If the rest of the set was of a similar vein that would be pure heaven! It's not what I would necessarily call a banging uptemp dancer but that's probably just my perception which is warped!

Not an Uptempo Dancer???

KInnell, whatever you're on- are you sharing???

Tony