So What Makes A Good Dj

[Bazza]

So what makes a good DJ

is it just the tunes he plays

or is it the tunes he owns and plays

supposing he borrows a few tunes and plays them along with his own (he does not own them) is that ok ?

I expect a few hypocritical answers to this one

Bazza

Edited December 6, 2006 by bazza

[Guest Simon]

So what makes a good DJ

is it just the tunes he plays

or is it the tunes he owns and plays

supposing he borrows a few tunes and plays them along with his own (he does not own them) is that ok ?

I expect a few hypocritical answers to this one

Bazza

Good taste, passion, individualism & the ability to understand how a dancefloor works.

Simon

[Bazza]

Good taste, passion, individualism & the ability to understand how a dancefloor works.

Simon

Hi Simon,yes thats dead right,could'nt agree more,but does he have to own the tunes he plays

Bazza

[Little-stevie]

Not just the ones with cash mountains,thats for sure ..Some out there have no fooooooookin clue how to put a set together but they have a box full of big ticket tunes ....Its not an easy question though is it??? some love a certain dj and others think they are crap..

[Guest Stuart T]

Hi Simon,yes thats dead right,could'nt agree more,but does he have to own the tunes he plays

Bazza

Nope, as long as they are not nasty pressings, its fine to borrow tunes off a mate.

[Jumpinjoan]

Hi Simon,yes thats dead right,could'nt agree more,but does he have to own the tunes he plays

Bazza

F**KING RIGHT SHE DOES!

[Bazza]

Not just the ones with cash mountains,thats for sure ..Some out there have no fooooooookin clue how to put a set together but they have a box full of big ticket tunes ....Its not an easy question though is it??? some love a certain dj and others think they are crap..

No it isnt.. just trying to throw a mischievous spanner in

Bazza

[Guest Simon]

Nope, as long as they are not nasty pressings, its fine to borrow tunes off a mate.

Oh, i'm afraid i don't really agree with that Stu, think you should play yer own tunes, i'm sure though a man of your immense tunage would never have to resort to this.

Simon

[Blake H]

Not just the ones with cash mountains,thats for sure ..Some out there have no fooooooookin clue how to put a set together but they have a box full of big ticket tunes ....Its not an easy question though is it??? some love a certain dj and others think they are crap..

Dead Right Stevie, look how the promoters/dealers sucked up to Steve Chadwick cause he had pots of (someone else') cash. He hadn't a clue about DJing but hey he had lots of cash.

BH

[Sean Hampsey]

Good Taste - An ear for a tune!

Ability to put a set together - Presentation Skills & Diversity in the Playlist

Personality - No Deadbeats!

And at the end of the day, there's no substitute for experience!

Collectors who 'just play records' and call that entertainment leave me cold.... and the dancefloor empty.

IMO

Sean

[Blake H]

Good Taste - An ear for a tune!

Ability to put a set together - Presentation Skills & Diversity in the Playlist

Personality - No Deadbeats!

And at the end of the day, there's no substitute for experience!

Collectors who 'just play records' and call that entertainment leave me cold.... and the dancefloor empty.

IMO

Sean

The first three qualities sum you up to a tee Sean, and good looks of course

BH

[Sean Hampsey]

The first three qualities sum you up to a tee Sean, and good looks of course

BH

You are sooooo right Blake!

And yer not too bad yerself Darlin'

Sean

[Guest Roccia]

Good Taste - An ear for a tune!

Ability to put a set together - Presentation Skills & Diversity in the Playlist

Personality - No Deadbeats!

And at the end of the day, there's no substitute for experience!

Collectors who 'just play records' and call that entertainment leave me cold.... and the dancefloor empty.

IMO

Sean

Yes, right... but i would say a good collection helps...

[Little-stevie]

The first three qualities sum you up to a tee Sean, and good looks of course

BH

Looks and dress code make a dj in the city center clubs..Is that not the same on the northern scene ..

[Modernsoulsucks]

As somewhat of a new man in this age of equality and diversity I'd go for large breasts every time.

ROD

[Madmandy]

Good taste, passion, individualism & the ability to understand how a dancefloor works.

Simon

I think the ability to read the dancefloor is essential

what Djs have to remember is he/she will judged as good or crap dependant on what happens on the piece of wood in front of them!!!

Atho Ido have some favorite Dj's locally I find once I say I like them they go and play the crappest set ever!!!

I have also known one Dj play a whole set to an empty dancefloor ( he hasn't been invited back to that club since)

Ive also seen Dj's play all their loved ones favourites and theyve been virtually the only people on the dancefloor

All I ask is for djs to look at the dancefloor if no one is on it play summat else

And before anyone pipes up there are folks who don't dance to consider I agree with that too

BUT...if they come to and oldies do expect that policy

if they go to a modern do expect that that policy

I expect clubs to do what they say on the flyer

Mand

[Guest]

Looks and dress code make a dj in the city center clubs..Is that not the same on the northern scene ..

If thats the case I dont think any of you are any good then

[Little-stevie]

As somewhat of a new man in this age of equality and diversity I'd go for large breasts every time.

ROD

I hope we aint talking man boobs ..They are so last week around these parts..

[Guest]

Yes, right... but i would say a good collection helps...

Count me out then

[Sean Hampsey]

As somewhat of a new man in this age of equality and diversity I'd go for large breasts every time.

ROD

If that's the case, Rod, you'll love my Double Decking Partner "Tats" Taylor.

A fine pair!

Sean

[Guest Simon]

Not just the ones with cash mountains,thats for sure ..Some out there have no fooooooookin clue how to put a set together but they have a box full of big ticket tunes

Interesting one this, all the so called big name djs on the scene have big ticket tunes & that is in the main what they play, i know Butch occasionally plays the odd cheapie like the Belles but that usually becomes a big ticket tune before the record has even left the decks.

I'm sure there are some good djs out there with a box of cheapies but doubt seriously if they'd ever be given a chance on the big stage so to speak.

Simon

[Guest]

As somewhat of a new man in this age of equality and diversity I'd go for large breasts every time.

ROD

but I don't want to DJ

[Guest Stuart T]

Oh, i'm afraid i don't really agree with that Stu, think you should play yer own tunes, i'm sure though a man of your immense tunage would never have to resort to this.

Simon

Think quite a few people have borrowed records off mates over the years and the like. I don't mean someone who turns up with their entire set made out of someone else's records though, although that might work out okay if they know what they're doing. I've ponced a record off Sharnya for the next Solid Hit Soul and I'm not ashamed to admit it, it needs playing and I can't get one.

[Guest Simon]

Think quite a few people have borrowed records off mates over the years and the like. I don't mean someone who turns up with their entire set made out of someone else's records though, although that might work out okay if they know what they're doing. I've ponced a record off Sharnya for the next Solid Hit Soul and I'm not ashamed to admit it, it needs playing and I can't get one.

Okay, as it's you Stu & just the one track i'll let you off.

And seeing as i'm in such a charitable mood if anyone wants to borrow my copy of Footsee to dj with just give me a shout!

Simon

[Guest Lady Maverick]

Love the new boards!!

Knowledge of the songs being played helps too (what album or CD it came from, producers, year released, etc.)! You can only imagine how many I have ran into that when I ask a question about a choon they are playing I either get a "I don't know" or "It's my own mix" (which could be a lie sometimes to cover up what they don't know).

[Little-stevie]

Love the new boards!!

Knowledge of the songs being played helps too (what album or CD it came from, producers, year released, etc.)! You can only imagine how many I have ran into that when I ask a question about a choon they are playing I either get a "I don't know" or "It's my own mix" (which could be a lie sometimes to cover up what they don't know).

Its my own mix ..Not sure that guy is playing anymore on the northern scene now...I have told a person that the tune was my dad and they then told others ,i had to come clean before the whole place thought i was the love child of Kenny Lynch

Edited December 6, 2006 by little-stevie

[Guest Lady Maverick]

Its my own mix ..Not sure that guy is playing anymore on the northern scene now...I have told a person that the tune was my dad and they then told others ,i had to come clean before the whole place thought i was the love child of Kenny Lynch

:lol:

I would too!

[Modernsoulsucks]

Sean, I was at Alan D's reception where you and Andy were playing. I do remember thinking who were these two tits.

ROD

[Guest Stuart T]

And seeing as i'm in such a charitable mood if anyone wants to borrow my copy of Footsee to dj with just give me a shout!

Simon

I thought it was my turn?

[Winnie :-)]

As somewhat of a new man in this age of equality and diversity I'd go for large breasts every time.

ROD

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[Guest Roccia]

Count me out then

...I've said "helps", but as Mamie Galore might says "It Ain't Necessary"...

[Winnie :-)]

So what makes a good DJ

is it just the tunes he plays

or is it the tunes he owns and plays

supposing he borrows a few tunes and plays them along with his own (he does not own them) is that ok ?

I expect a few hypocritical answers to this one

Bazza

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Someone who puts the needs of the dance floor above his/her own. Can't see a problem borrowing tunes at a local night if you're a local DJ, bigger nights I wouldn't expect that to happen.

Winnie:-)

[John Elias]

WOW everythings gone blue .... man.....COOL ........oh yeah where was I ?....oh the DJ thing,let me see..

Be happy,keep the dancers happy...play something for everyone,play across the board,bias towards the majority,you'll know what's expected b4 hand,unless ya thick of course.

Good afternoon to all the readers....

[Guest Stuart T]

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Someone who puts the needs of the dance floor above his/her own. Can't see a problem borrowing tunes at a local night if you're a local DJ, bigger nights I wouldn't expect that to happen.

Winnie:-)

Think that must be largely correct, although surely there are exceptions, say someone was DJing and had a mate who was a reclusive type who'd never DJ but who had some of the most amazing unknown one offs and offered to lend them for playing? They'd be mad not to to at least consider sharing the sounds with everyone else, surely? Personally I think that'd be the right thing to do. I'm still looking for such a friend....

[Modernsoulsucks]

Im surprised at Stuart T. The cost of borrowing has risen sharply under this faux-pas Consevative administration and to contribute to that is reckless adventurism and damaging to fiscal prudence.

On the bright side the cost of burrowing has declined dramatically since exempting moles from VAT.

It would also suggest you ain't got enough good records for a spot. Of course Im not suggesting that. Im just saying it could in certain circumstances unconnected to myself.

Bloody lawyers.

ROD

[Little-stevie]

Think that must be largely correct, although surely there are exceptions, say someone was DJing and had a mate who was a reclusive type who'd never DJ but who had some of the most amazing unknown one offs and offered to lend them for playing? They'd be mad not to to at least consider sharing the sounds with everyone else, surely? Personally I think that'd be the right thing to do. I'm still looking for such a friend....

No Stuart

Just looking for any freinds i hear...... ..There are some call lines set up now for xmas,just dial one of those and they will pretend to be your freind..

[Dave]

So what makes a good DJ

is it just the tunes he plays

or is it the tunes he owns and plays

supposing he borrows a few tunes and plays them along with his own (he does not own them) is that ok ?

I expect a few hypocritical answers to this one

Bazza

Can't help wondering what's prompted this... is it a veiled swipe at a neighbouring DJ/Promoter like the "Proper Soulies" thread?

[Sean Hampsey]

Sean, I was at Alan D's reception where you and Andy were playing. I do remember thinking who were these two tits.

ROD

Yes, I take your point... the occasion did get to both of us.... and I even managed to squeeze in "Build Me Up Buttercup" on the night for all the Mums & Aunty Doris's... but the biggest Tit on the night was the lovable Dean... who managed to play the same record (Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares For Me) twice inside 10 minutes!

Priceless.

Sean

[Little-stevie]

Can't help wondering what's prompted this... is it a veiled swipe at a neighbouring DJ/Promoter like the "Proper Soulies" thread?

Wrong thread for you Dave....Pitching up in the other topic ...Go and tell them about your +5 stompers ...The board is alive and well today..Stuart on form after a call to Samaritans,Winnie just out of bed and gearing up now,Dave just back from Milking,its gonna be fun fun fun..

[Bazza]

Can't help wondering what's prompted this... is it a veiled swipe at a neighbouring DJ/Promoter like the "Proper Soulies" thread?

No not a veiled swipe at anyone, infact i couldnt care less,I go out to venues for only one reason to enjoy myself,I dont get involved with the politics,CDs or Vinyl..not bothered,but some of the DJs on SS do have strong views on such things.just wondered thats all

[Guest Lady Maverick]

A question, only because I felt this way at a recent outing:

Have you ever heard someone DJ and he/she was so horrible that you just wanted to jump behind where they were and save them? I must admit, I came close this one time. I mean, he was HORRIBLE! I ended up leaving the event early!

[Reg]

Wrong thread for you Dave....Pitching up in the other topic ...Go and tell them about your +5 stompers ...The board is alive and well today..Stuart on form after a call to Samaritans,Winnie just out of bed and gearing up now,Dave just back from Milking,its gonna be fun fun fun..

And Steve's getting ready to polish off another 6 pack of mousses.... Fun Fun Fun!!!

A good dj tells me what the records are called (so I can pretend I knew all along) and lots of 70s...not too much crackly out of tune stuff that should have been left in Detroit This afternoon I've been listening to Johnny T and Flanny on Solar and they are very good by the way

[Guest Simon]

Have you ever heard someone DJ and he/she was so horrible that you just wanted to jump behind where they were and save them? I must admit, I came close this one time. I mean, he was HORRIBLE! I ended up leaving the event early!

Ahem, yes frequently!

Simon

[Winnie :-)]

Think that must be largely correct, although surely there are exceptions, say someone was DJing and had a mate who was a reclusive type who'd never DJ but who had some of the most amazing unknown one offs and offered to lend them for playing? They'd be mad not to to at least consider sharing the sounds with everyone else, surely? Personally I think that'd be the right thing to do. I'm still looking for such a friend....

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Personally wouldn't have any problems with the above, very unlikely scenario, but in the interests of furtherance of the scene..........

[Guest Stuart T]

No Stuart

Just looking for any freinds i hear...... ..There are some call lines set up now for xmas,just dial one of those and they will pretend to be your freind..

Are they the really expensive lines routed through Guam that are staffed by half naked ladies with sexual problems? I've seen them advertised in the back of Viz. Do you really think that they'll be my friends?

[Winnie :-)]

Can't help wondering what's prompted this... is it a veiled swipe at a neighbouring DJ/Promoter like the "Proper Soulies" thread?

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Sometimes I think you're as cynical as I am

[Guest Stuart T]

Im surprised at Stuart T. The cost of borrowing has risen sharply under this faux-pas Consevative administration and to contribute to that is reckless adventurism and damaging to fiscal prudence.

On the bright side the cost of burrowing has declined dramatically since exempting moles from VAT.

It would also suggest you ain't got enough good records for a spot. Of course Im not suggesting that. Im just saying it could in certain circumstances unconnected to myself.

Bloody lawyers.

ROD

Are moles exempt from VAT? I thought that they'd simply been zero rated as an interim measure until they achieve fiscal parity with voles? Under this government I understand that the Rhodent Czar has achieved significant bottom up change through an holistic scheme of reinvestment for disadvantaged mammalian clients in proto urbanised areas. They're all on crack cocaine you know.

Faux Conservative has been rebranded as "Tory Lite". The difference between Tory and Nu Labour is that the first has a surfeit of English, rather than Scottish, ex-public schoolboys in the cabinet. Its a subtle but important difference.

[Winnie :-)]

Replied to Dave's post before I read your reply Bazza, soz mate, and take your point

[Dave]

Wrong thread for you Dave....Pitching up in the other topic ...Go and tell them about your +5 stompers ...The board is alive and well today..Stuart on form after a call to Samaritans,Winnie just out of bed and gearing up now,Dave just back from Milking,its gonna be fun fun fun..

I'm keeping away from that topic Steve, for fear of being struck down by Earnshaw the NS god.

[Guest vinylvixen]

As somewhat of a new man in this age of equality and diversity I'd go for large breasts every time.

ROD

Good - that makes me a fabulous dj then.... Jo