Perhaps this scenario ( DJ's with the same tunes in mind ) is all down to promoters not thinking about their lineups enough .
.. I think diversity is the key and a couple of respected scene types agreed with me at Yarmouth which was nice
Down with playlist copycats I say
It was always a case of networking with importers and off scene collectors to try and find new tunes , and pooling of knowledge . Of course meeting John Anderson off the boat was nice
Here Here Wrighty I agree . Its about looking at the bigger picture and finding your own tunes .
I think most people take at least 150 tunes to a gig or do some take just 20
Now I'm only a small time wanabee DJ so I suppose people think they have some right to check my records but does anyone ever do it to the big names?
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Yeah I did to Soul Sam recently , to check if he had a Dyco or a Marshal copy of Halo
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This is an interesting point. Take that idea over to the arguement about original tunes. Once the masses of DJs have a tune should the 'leaders' drop it, because as you say it's "game over". Or do they have some sort of right over the record and all other DJs should respect that and not play it?
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It used to be game over James ..back of the box .. Find your own tunes is the name of the game IMO , well thats if really you want to play something different or new
Bootlegs and vinyl carvers at a NS event can be slightly disturbing especially if said DJ is getting a good wage. Asking permission to play originals seems rather odd or even sycophantic IMO ( I cant remember it happening in the 80's most newies jocks had a different set to play every few months ) Sounds like the problem is stagnation and hotboxing
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A mint- would go for a fair bit more me thinks .. Coverd up as Perpetual Motion by Mr Barnyfather (a big request of mine , along with Desire , Melvin Moore , Mk IV etc etc )
I think everyone had it in their box early to mid 80's Arthur Fenn , poke , Barnyfather , Robin , Adam , darren , Gary S , Graham Ellis .... moi .. Be yourself ... No one else... Oohh Ooh baby , ..
Was speaking to Karl about this at Yarmouth .. Then Chris Huggins turned up ( after ten years of staying away from soul gig s ) and reminded me I sold mine to him years ago :angry: