Is It Just Me

[Guest Bearsy]

does anyone else enjoy just watching djs play a set and i dont mean looking at their records to see if they are cosha but watching them just choosing tunes and cueing up etc etc

me i prefer a dj that plays with a passion and enjoys what they are doing or at least look like they are enjoying themselves

the djs that just stand or even sit there with arms folded etc or back to the floor without even a trace of a smile i for the life of me dont know why the dj in the first place

each to their own i guess but none the less i do enjoy watching a dj at work

anyone else like me

[chrissie]

does anyone else enjoy just watching djs play a set and i dont mean looking at their records to see if they are cosha but watching them just choosing tunes and cueing up etc etc

me i prefer a dj that plays with a passion and enjoys what they are doing or at least look like they are enjoying themselves

the djs that just stand or even sit there with arms folded etc or back to the floor without even a trace of a smile i for the life of me dont know why the dj in the first place

each to their own i guess but none the less i do enjoy watching a dj at work

anyone else like me

No I totally agree with you ...............AGAIN......god this is worrying

QoFxx

[Bigsoulman]

I normally give it welly with everything thrown in, you won't catch me standing still behind the decks

Lenny

[Liljimmycrank]

Possibly the obvious choice but Soul Sam delivers all his records with an captivating enthusiasm.

Great to see the DJ generating atmosphere themselves as much as the record does.

[Guest Brett F]

does anyone else enjoy just watching djs play a set and i dont mean looking at their records to see if they are cosha but watching them just choosing tunes and cueing up etc etc

me i prefer a dj that plays with a passion and enjoys what they are doing or at least look like they are enjoying themselves

the djs that just stand or even sit there with arms folded etc or back to the floor without even a trace of a smile i for the life of me dont know why the dj in the first place

each to their own i guess but none the less i do enjoy watching a dj at work

anyone else like me

WHAT.........????????????? WHY NOT JUST LISTEN TO THE TUNES THEN DANCE TO THE ONES YOU LIKE............JESUS IT'S LIKE COME DANCING THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN IT........

[Guest Bearsy]

WHAT.........????????????? WHY NOT JUST LISTEN TO THE TUNES THEN DANCE TO THE ONES YOU LIKE............JESUS IT'S LIKE COME DANCING THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN IT........

i do listen and i do dance but i also like to watch a dj so cant someone appreciate a dj at work whilst choosing the next gem to hit the decks

its not like a just sit and stare all bloody night i do go out for a fag every now and then

[Guest Beeks]

I try and get out on the dance floor mid set at least once...even if it's only for a minute or so

[Guest Matt Male]

I like to watch the DJ and i like to watch the dancers. I don't think it's fair to expect all DJs to be Mr bloody Bojangles though. I'd rather hear a decent set than watch a maniac behind the decks making balloon animals between spins to entertain the dancers.

We all have different personalities, although i do agree that standing behind the decks arms folded does look bad.

Edited December 12, 2008 by Matt Male

[pikeys dog]

Russell Brown is the best DJ I've seen for getting stuck in behind the decks....

[Guest Beeks]

We all have different personalities, although arms folded does look bad.

Never understand that...at the end of the day as a DJ you have bought those records yourself...so in your own eyes...everyone should be a winner...so how A DJ can NOT express his love of the records he plays...even if it's a smile and nodding of the head...is beyond me

Besides...I genuinely believe if you are enthusiastic then it tends to rub off on the punters

[Guest vinylvixen]

Russell Brown is the best DJ I've seen for getting stuck in behind the decks....

Nothing to do with the thread but nice to see someone giving Bettie Page a nod....RIP

Edited December 12, 2008 by vinylvixen

[Guest Bearsy]

I like to watch the DJ and i like to watch the dancers. I don't think it's fair to expect all DJs to be Mr bloody Bojangles though. I'd rather hear a decent set than watch a maniac behind the decks making balloon animals between spins to entertain the dancers.

We all have different personalities, although i do agree that standing behind the decks arms folded does look bad.

must admit Matt that you do make a brilliant balloon elephant while djn

[Guest vinylvixen]

I'd rather hear a decent set than watch a maniac behind the decks making balloon animals between spins to entertain the dancers.

Bugger - I'd been perfecting that sausage dog for months

[Guest Matt Male]

must admit Matt that you do make a brilliant balloon elephant while djn

... er that wasn't an elephant...

[chrissie]

does anyone else enjoy just watching djs play a set and i dont mean looking at their records to see if they are cosha but watching them just choosing tunes and cueing up etc etc

me i prefer a dj that plays with a passion and enjoys what they are doing or at least look like they are enjoying themselves

the djs that just stand or even sit there with arms folded etc or back to the floor without even a trace of a smile i for the life of me dont know why the dj in the first place

each to their own i guess but none the less i do enjoy watching a dj at work

anyone else like me

I normally give it welly with everything thrown in, you won't catch me standing still behind the decks

Lenny

And as you both know, me I always stand there not paying any interest to the music yeah right I think it was Steve G, or someone else at a Blue Skies night, that said I do a good impression of a demented duck

QoFxx

Edited December 12, 2008 by chrissie

[Guest]

does anyone else enjoy just watching djs play a set and i dont mean looking at their records to see if they are cosha but watching them just choosing tunes and cueing up etc etc

me i prefer a dj that plays with a passion and enjoys what they are doing or at least look like they are enjoying themselves

the djs that just stand or even sit there with arms folded etc or back to the floor without even a trace of a smile i for the life of me dont know why the dj in the first place

each to their own i guess but none the less i do enjoy watching a dj at work

anyone else like me

2 words: SEAN CHAPMAN!

[Guest Biz]

love to watch the jocks at work,sam with the imaginary buttons and sliders but the best ones are the jocks giving it the bigun when they have just cleared the floor trying to make out its the best thing since sliced bread bless em,hate it when i see and hear a jock with no spiel or passion

[Guest outonthefloor]

2 words: SEAN CHAPMAN!

You took the words right out of my mouth xx

[Guest Brett F]

i do listen and i do dance but i also like to watch a dj so cant someone appreciate a dj at work whilst choosing the next gem to hit the decks

its not like a just sit and stare all bloody night i do go out for a fag every now and then

...good repost............when ever i dj i generally run onto the floor and hit the first loser clean on the chin, then run back behind the decks................

Brett

[Theresa]

2 words: SEAN CHAPMAN!

So true, Sean Chapman and also Warren Boogaloo are a joy to watch as they're just so into it. There are also a couple of DJs who shall remain nameless that I rather fancy and I'd happily pay to watch them stand there with their arms folded not even putting any records on. But then I think I've probably spent too long indoors with three under-fives...

Edited December 12, 2008 by theresa

[Guest SteveC]

does anyone else enjoy just watching djs play a set and i dont mean looking at their records to see if they are cosha but watching them just choosing tunes and cueing up etc etc

me i prefer a dj that plays with a passion and enjoys what they are doing or at least look like they are enjoying themselves

the djs that just stand or even sit there with arms folded etc or back to the floor without even a trace of a smile i for the life of me dont know why the dj in the first place

each to their own i guess but none the less i do enjoy watching a dj at work

anyone else like me

twat

(dave on steves pc)

[Guest Leigh J]

Guy Hennigan because he is as cool as f**k , Chris King love him or hate him , real pro,

I can remember Keith Minshull doing his spot sitting on a chair at Stafford !

Keb Darge was so aggressive

[Guest espo]

I once made a model of the Cutty Sark out of matchsticks while i was djing somewhere---shite night that tho.

[night nurse]

when i dj i try and work with the crowd i dont think i have ever stood with my arms folded i love to see the floor full and yes i dance behind the deck although i have herd some punter say its wrong to see a dj dance behind the deck i dont know why that is but hey ho even havin a bit of banter on the mic i was told i should not do that but im there to entertain and if that means i enjoy my spot then im up for it but who am i to say i just love to entertain im not into boring nights dj sorry and if they dont like then once again im sorry

[Guest kev such]

Worse one is when a DJ puts a tune on and stands back with their hands in their pockets staring into space for the tunes duration. I tend to dance more when im djing, if the stage area is big enough. When we did the last Cracker, Smiggy put his last tune on and left the stage (i was on after him) and went and had a dance BRILLIANT.

[Stubbsy]

2 words: SEAN CHAPMAN!

2 more: JUMPING JOAN

[Guest outonthefloor]

2 more: JUMPING JOAN

Yeah Joan is great behind the decks

What about Jo Wallace ...another top bird and great on the mike too

[Guest vinylvixen]

Yeah Joan is great behind the decks

What about Jo Wallace ...another top bird and great on the mike too

And then there's the Testicle Twins........

[Guest Bearsy]

...good repost............when ever i dj i generally run onto the floor and hit the first loser clean on the chin, then run back behind the decks................

Brett

quality

[Guest Bearsy]

twat

(dave on steves pc)

fook off Dave i like watching you dj Dave trying to work out which side you bought the record for

[Jimmy A]

If anyone had the pleasure of watching the late great DERECK HALLAM behind the decks would know what this thread is about. I didn't like what he played but loved watching him put is all in every second of his sets.

John

I take it you mean derek Allen One of the best ive seen behind the decks God Bless Him

[Guest]

does anyone else enjoy just watching djs play a set and i dont mean looking at their records to see if they are cosha but watching them just choosing tunes and cueing up etc etc

me i prefer a dj that plays with a passion and enjoys what they are doing or at least look like they are enjoying themselves

the djs that just stand or even sit there with arms folded etc or back to the floor without even a trace of a smile i for the life of me dont know why the dj in the first place

each to their own i guess but none the less i do enjoy watching a dj at work

anyone else like me

Hello whiteflatcap .man here

dj's should play records , and enjoy what they are playing,and even sing along to the tunes they are spinning, but i know what you mean, some dj's do it for money, and it's to much trouble to play a request, and if they play something that clears the floor. do they fade it out NO.they like it ,so blow everyone else, I Dj and will be on at the crecsent in york in Jan 17th , i envite you to watch me . i love the music and am passionate about the scene and thats what other dj.s should be like also.

[Mark S]

Dave Evison for sheer enthusiasm and Martyn Ellis for being completly mad allways enjoyed watching these two at the Casino early morning .

Edited December 13, 2008 by Mark S

[Prophonics 2029]

The gurning Roger Banks that's a passionate man at play.