Guest cyrus Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Before i start let me just say - my knowledge of soul is very poor compared to you guys on this forum. I used to think i knew it all - but sadly i realise nowt. Anyway i wanna start Djing but aside from a handle full of Soul Lps all my music is on CD's. I know that is probably a dirty word on this site but the fact is i always bought albums and never singles. Dont get me worng i realise how much i've been missing since joining this forum (bit depressing really) but couldnt really afford to start a vinyl collection right now. Anyway my question is? What would the possibility of Djing with cd's be or is it frowned upon. And if i was to go down this route what equipment would i be lookin at. My friend who DJ's Hip-Hop swears by the Pioneer CDJ800 and CDJ100. Hope i havent opened myself up for a blazing!!! Peace
Simon M Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 (edited) For me CD's are the worst format for DJ performance be it on the net or in a venue . Vinyl and laptops rule !! IMO Simon Edited March 30, 2007 by Simon M
Guest the dukester Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Go for it mate dont let nothing put you off. Essential though is a Big Broad Back...............For all the Knives
Guest Trevski Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 (edited) Before i start let me just say - my knowledge of soul is very poor compared to you guys on this forum. I used to think i knew it all - but sadly i realise nowt. Anyway i wanna start Djing but aside from a handle full of Soul Lps all my music is on CD's. I know that is probably a dirty word on this site but the fact is i always bought albums and never singles. Dont get me worng i realise how much i've been missing since joining this forum (bit depressing really) but couldnt really afford to start a vinyl collection right now. Anyway my question is? What would the possibility of Djing with cd's be or is it frowned upon. And if i was to go down this route what equipment would i be lookin at. My friend who DJ's Hip-Hop swears by the Pioneer CDJ800 and CDJ100. Hope i havent opened myself up for a blazing!!! Peace NO DJ'ing with CD's as far as serious Northern Soul DJ'ing is concerned, IMHO. Just not the done thing at all. Probably OK for a 'back room at a pub' type thing, but more importantly, why do you want to start DJ'ing in the first place?. Not being funny, but if its an ego thing, forget it, too many of them about! I think a lot of DJ's sorta fall into it, get asked to DJ because people know they have good stuff, rather than set out to be one. Edited March 30, 2007 by Trevski
Guest MARTIN SNOW Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 but couldnt really afford to start a vinyl collection right now. Hope i havent opened myself up for a blazing!!! YOU TOLD US YOU HAD 20K IN SAVINGS ONLY A FEW DAYS AGO !!!
Guest cyrus Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Just something to do! Not about the ego's. I understand what your saying about the northern soul scene (which i completely respect) - but it would be more of a broader soul/funk sound, would probably concentrate on playing songs which have been ripped off(sampled) by the new music scene. I would love to start collect vinyl but looking at some of the prices i couldnt do it. I appreciate the advice though, keep it coming.
Guest sigher the gutter snype Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 opening a shop, also started to dj perhaps maybe you should consider decorating that flying cloud you are on ????? DONT BITE JUST A JOKE
Guest Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 (edited) YOU TOLD US YOU HAD 20K IN SAVINGS ONLY A FEW DAYS AGO !!! Doesn't mean he wants to spend it buying a vinyl collection for DJing with does it??? I have some savings but at the moment I can't afford to buy anymore records at the moment....because I don't want to spend my savings on records in case I need it for something else. Edited March 30, 2007 by Guest
Guest cyrus Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Not you again martin!!!! Look just please do one...please for just for me!!! Thats exactly what it is SAVINGS mate - i'd love to blow it all on vinyl. Just please dont leave anymore replies - i beg you go away and leave me alone. I'm serious man - you're bugging me!!!
Simon M Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 opening a shop, also started to dj perhaps maybe you should consider decorating that flying cloud you are on ????? DONT BITE JUST A JOKE LOL , I forgot about that post !!
Guest cyrus Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 opening a shop, also started to dj perhaps maybe you should consider decorating that flying cloud you are on ????? DONT BITE JUST A JOKE Fair dos. What can i say i hate my job - clutching at straws!!! Gotta have dream - going to Japan in July, might take up Samurai!!!
Guest the dukester Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Fair dos. What can i say i hate my job - clutching at straws!!! Gotta have dream - going to Japan in July, might take up Samurai!!! SAMURAI Not to carry out on Martin I hope
Guest sigher the gutter snype Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 hey good luck mate my mate who is on here greeneggz is in japan at the moment living and he loves it digging out loads of soul over there as well. especailly as you and monkey can fly around on clouds together although you do need a magic stick behind your ears to summon it up :search:
Guest MARTIN SNOW Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Fair dos. What can i say i hate my job - clutching at straws!!! Gotta have dream - going to Japan in July, might take up Samurai!!! More intriguing with each posting ! The best advice for djing is to speak to those who work at the Bulls Head event that you go to. I've seen their website and it looks like a professional set up there. To be a successful and respected dj you definately have to be a collector first and foremost. A dj without a reasonable collection from which to select, would be like a gasman with only half a tool kit. Now there's nothing you can possibly object to in this posting surely ? It's common sense good solid advice, and after all thats what you've sought on here isn't it ?
Guest cyrus Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 hey good luck mate my mate who is on here greeneggz is in japan at the moment living and he loves it digging out loads of soul over there as well. especailly as you and monkey can fly around on clouds together although you do need a magic stick behind your ears to summon it up :search: A quick diversion : LOL. Fair do's, i heard the japanese music/club scene caters for all tastes. Has your friend found any decent bars which play soul/funk (will be landing in Osaka then off to tokyo).
Guest uroffal Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 To be a successful and respected dj you definately have to be a collector first and foremost. A dj without a reasonable collection from which to select, would be like a gasman with only half a tool kit. Careful the 'Hotbox' Police will be after you for saying stuff like that
Guest sigher the gutter snype Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 A quick diversion : LOL. Fair do's, i heard the japanese music/club scene caters for all tastes. Has your friend found any decent bars which play soul/funk (will be landing in Osaka then off to tokyo). i think he is in osaka look him up here on soul source greeneggz give him a pm and maybe you can hook up?
Jason S Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 To be a successful and respected dj you definately have to be a collector first and foremost. A dj without a reasonable collection from which to select, would be like a gasman with only half a tool kit. May I refer you to the Hotbox thread on this site (and another ) where that manifesto seems to have been challenged
Stubbsy Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 NO DJ'ing with CD's as far as serious Northern Soul DJ'ing is concerned, IMHO. Just not the done thing at all. Probably OK for a 'back room at a pub' type thing, Here, here
Guest cyrus Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 More intriguing with each posting ! The best advice for djing is to speak to those who work at the Bulls Head event that you go to. I've seen their website and it looks like a professional set up there. To be a successful and respected dj you definately have to be a collector first and foremost. A dj without a reasonable collection from which to select, would be like a gasman with only half a tool kit. Now there's nothing you can possibly object to in this posting surely ? It's common sense good solid advice, and after all thats what you've sought on here isn't it ? GO AWAY - STOP PATRONISING ME!!! YOU'RE SO PARANOID YOU'D ACTUALLY GO AND START CHECKING INFO I'VE GIVEN YOU. TELL YOU WHAT ITS MY MATES BIRTHDAY 2MO I WILL BE IN THERE SO WE CAN HAVE A CHAT, COME DOWN YOU'RE WELCOME!!!
Guest MARTIN SNOW Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 (edited) May I refer you to the Hotbox thread on this site (and another ) where that manifesto seems to have been challenged Yes that was a rather depressing angle wasn't it. Edited March 30, 2007 by MARTIN SNOW
Jumpinjoan Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Probably OK for a 'back room at a pub' type thing,
Guest Stormin Si Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 GO AWAY - STOP PATRONISING ME!!! YOU'RE SO PARANOID YOU'D ACTUALLY GO AND START CHECKING INFO I'VE GIVEN YOU. TELL YOU WHAT ITS MY MATES BIRTHDAY 2MO I WILL BE IN THERE SO WE CAN HAVE A CHAT, COME DOWN YOU'RE WELCOME!!! woah hold on, thats fighting talk!!
Guest uroffal Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Fair dos. What can i say i hate my job - clutching at straws!!! Gotta have dream - going to Japan in July, might take up Samurai!!! I feel for you mate, because I've been there - the 'I hate my job - clutching at straws' scenario. But ask anyone on here who tries to make a living from selling records and they'll tell you the same - it's a tough business to be in. I dream of leaving work and selling vinyl for a living, but the figures don't add up. You need a massive network of contacts, an incredible knowledge base, luck, lots of money to start you off and preferably a name that most people recognise on the scene and your finger on the pulse. It's very competitive. I can't comment on DJing, but doubt there are too many people making a good living out of DJing alone - those that are probably also deal (records before anyone says anything ) and are promoters (another very difficult business to be in). I hope you find an answer to hating your job and wish you the best of luck.
Simon M Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 hey good luck mate my mate who is on here greeneggz is in japan at the moment living and he loves it digging out loads of soul over there as well. especailly as you and monkey can fly around on clouds together although you do need a magic stick behind your ears to summon it up :search: Ahhhh MONKEY , cool , is that on youtube ? Alas you need more then a monkey to get most NS vinyl tunes now
Guest uroffal Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Yes that was a rather angle wasn't it. Well I warned you
Guest cyrus Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 i think he is in osaka look him up here on soul source greeneggz give him a pm and maybe you can hook up? Nice one, will do!!! Respect.
Guest sigher the gutter snype Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Ahhhh MONKEY , cool , is that on youtube ? Alas you need more then a monkey to get most NS vinyl tunes now a couple of monkey and pony's at least. and you get half a denari as change no doubt monkey is on youtube or you can also get nice monkey on some of the more broadminded websites...apparently
Guest MARTIN SNOW Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 GO AWAY - STOP PATRONISING ME!!! YOU'RE SO PARANOID YOU'D ACTUALLY GO AND START CHECKING INFO I'VE GIVEN YOU. TELL YOU WHAT ITS MY MATES BIRTHDAY 2MO I WILL BE IN THERE SO WE CAN HAVE A CHAT, COME DOWN YOU'RE WELCOME!!! Cyrus, what is the point in asking for help and advice, and then when you're given it, post up comments like the above. I've told you the best way to find out what you want to know and still it's not good enough for you. What info had been allegedly checked now ? You listed an event that you go to, so this is where I advised you to do your research. Moderators, other members, there is nothing in these last few postings of mine that could be deemed remotely antagonistic, is there ?
Trev Thomas Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 so lets get this right....he's a gasman, who's going to japan to open a restaurant / record shop / discotheque.......
Guest cyrus Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 I feel for you mate, because I've been there - the 'I hate my job - clutching at straws' scenario. But ask anyone on here who tries to make a living from selling records and they'll tell you the same - it's a tough business to be in. I dream of leaving work and selling vinyl for a living, but the figures don't add up. You need a massive network of contacts, an incredible knowledge base, luck, lots of money to start you off and preferably a name that most people recognise on the scene and your finger on the pulse. It's very competitive. I can't comment on DJing, but doubt there are too many people making a good living out of DJing alone - those that are probably also deal (records before anyone says anything ) and are promoters (another very difficult business to be in). I hope you find an answer to hating your job and wish you the best of luck. Respect!!!! Sound advice - think i'm realising that. MArtin mate listen, i dont think i'll ever take anything you say as serious advice - look how you started your reply on this thread. I think a member advised you to not post on my threads - why cant you just respect that and the fact you do my head in. You're probably a sound guy but just chill and leave me be
Guest rachel Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Martin and Cyrus, perhaps you two should just agree to avoid each other on the forum? Our guidelines state that we try to keep the site 'worthwhile and enjoyable' for all members, and while some no doubt find your little spats entertaining, it is getting a bit tiresome, I'm sure, for most.
KevH Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 coming back to thread, Getting Started dj'ing, do you mean dj'ing Alan Partridge stylee,Terry Wogan stylee, or just a bunch of people spinning soul sounds they love, to each other, whilst trying to make themselves understood on the mike? Could someone let me have the address of the "DJ school for Northern",cos it seems some of us are'nt qualified to "dj" !!!!!
Guest cyrus Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 so lets get this right....he's a gasman, who's going to japan to open a restaurant / record shop / discotheque....... oh man..not you to!! Cant a guy have dream (or several lol) without peope dumping on him. Look i give up - i'll just read the posts from now on and maybe play a few tunes. Thanks for the advice any who has helped, peace and jah bless
Bazza Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 Martin and Cyrus, perhaps you two should just agree to avoid each other on the forum? Our guidelines state that we try to keep the site 'worthwhile and enjoyable' for all members, and while some no doubt find your little spats entertaining, it is getting a bit tiresome, I'm sure, for most. Im enjoying it.............. ..oops Bazza
Guest the dukester Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 so lets get this right....he's a gasman, who's going to japan to open a restaurant / record shop / discotheque....... Trev........Dont forget the Samurai training dept!!!! probably in the basement.
Guest rachel Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 We don't want to discourage anyone from posting as long as they keep to the rules - I suggest both of you click on each others' profiles, on the left hand side under options you can select 'ignore user' - this means you won't even be able to see each others' posts.
Girthdevon Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 YOU TOLD US YOU HAD 20K IN SAVINGS ONLY A FEW DAYS AGO !!! That should buy him enough for an half hour set
Jumpinjoan Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 We don't want to discourage anyone from posting as long as they keep to the rules - I suggest both of you click on each others' profiles, on the left hand side under options you can select 'ignore user' - this means you won't even be able to see each others' posts. Then you can both read and post to your hearts content without getting wound up.... and you never know...you might even start to enjoy coming on here... cos thats what it's all about.. isn't it? Its all a bit playground imo... especially when there's a simple solution to the obvious problem you have with each other. Seconds out...
Trev Thomas Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 (edited) oh man..not you to!! Cant a guy have dream (or several lol) without peope dumping on him. would that be a (gas) pipe dream Edited March 30, 2007 by soulman1964
Ted Massey Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 hey good luck mate my mate who is on here greeneggz is in japan at the moment living and he loves it digging out loads of soul over there as well. especailly as you and monkey can fly around on clouds together although you do need a magic stick behind your ears to summon it up :search: need to watch out for those baths filled with sand
Guest MARTIN SNOW Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 oh man..not you to!! Cant a guy have dream (or several lol) without peope dumping on him. would that be a (gas) pipe dream DJ'ing's not always what its cracked up to be so think carefully before making any changes, as I think it might bring back bad memories of your current profession Cyrus. Honestly mate if you'd seen some of the old boilers I've seen in the clubs I've worked in you'd think twice.
Guest MARTIN SNOW Posted March 30, 2007 Posted March 30, 2007 need to watch out for those baths filled with sand Now that was distasteful. Think that one could do with editing out asap.
Guest vinylvixen Posted March 31, 2007 Posted March 31, 2007 (edited) Before i start let me just say - my knowledge of soul is very poor compared to you guys on this forum. I used to think i knew it all - but sadly i realise nowt. Anyway i wanna start Djing but aside from a handle full of Soul Lps all my music is on CD's. I know that is probably a dirty word on this site but the fact is i always bought albums and never singles. Dont get me worng i realise how much i've been missing since joining this forum (bit depressing really) but couldnt really afford to start a vinyl collection right now. Anyway my question is? What would the possibility of Djing with cd's be or is it frowned upon. And if i was to go down this route what equipment would i be lookin at. My friend who DJ's Hip-Hop swears by the Pioneer CDJ800 and CDJ100. Hope i havent opened myself up for a blazing!!! Peace You don't say if you want to dj on the 'scene' or just play soul music to 'normal' punters.... Check out a few local trendy bars (or go a bit further afield if necessary) and see if they've got CD players/ decks and tell them you'll do a set for them for nothing. Count this as a loss leader - you'll get the practise in and a couple of free beers. It could turn out that someone that turns up for a drink when you're on the decks needs a dj at a party/ function and they've liked your set irrespective of the media that the tunes came off...they only hear what comes out of the speakers. And who knows, the bar might like your set, the night might build up and start paying you...but at the end of the day, it's down to you putting in the leg work. I speak from experience - I did that at 16 - blagged my way around clubs etc - set up my own nights/ clubs and after 31 years, I'm still loving it. I played at the Big Chill last night with Ady Croasdell and the audience didn't give a rat's arse about CD vs vinyl but danced their little socks off.....hope that helps. Jo Edited March 31, 2007 by vinylvixen
Guest vinylvixen Posted March 31, 2007 Posted March 31, 2007 Honestly mate if you'd seen some of the old boilers I've seen in the clubs I've worked in you'd think twice. Oi Martin, I resemble that remark Cyrus, I never gave up the day job to dj - that was the night job....as a result of playing out, I got on radio and TV - you never know who's lurking in your audience. Japan sounds amazing. If I could travel light, I'd go in a flash but I've got all these bleedin' records to carry Think of me as you're in a hot tub with gorgeous accolites pouring you another sake.... Jo
Guest cyrus Posted March 31, 2007 Posted March 31, 2007 Yes cheers mate. I think thats the best route - good tunes are good tunes!!! Appreciate the advise. Ta very much
Guest vinylvixen Posted March 31, 2007 Posted March 31, 2007 Yes cheers mate. I think thats the best route - good tunes are good tunes!!! Appreciate the advise. Ta very much Cyrus, if an old girl like me can do it, anyone can. Never doubt your potential and ALWAYS have an enormous ego...it worked for me I never gig anywhere without a limo to pick me up, several handsome boys to satisfy my every whim and a fresh fruit salad on ice waiting for me when I come off the decks... LOL Jo
Guest Bearsy Posted March 31, 2007 Posted March 31, 2007 Cyrus, if an old girl like me can do it, anyone can. Never doubt your potential and ALWAYS have an enormous ego...it worked for me I never gig anywhere without a limo to pick me up, several handsome boys to satisfy my every whim and a fresh fruit salad on ice waiting for me when I come off the decks... LOL Jo She is not joking either Cyrus, But Jo is worth it aint you Jo Cyrus, Just enjoy the music and go with what you feel, good luck Bearsy
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