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Hints and Tips in General |
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01/04/08 (48 review reads) |
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Advantages: a better night for all concerned
Disadvantages: you might make me make a mistake
This is an entirely pointless rant, but it's something I want to say and might be classed as a hint or tip if you see me deejaying and wish to come and say hello.
My first point would be: DON'T COME AND SAY HELLO!!
I'm busy, I'm working, this is my job
oh, sorry, I forgot to say PLEASE
While the song (which you can hear) is playing, I have an absolute maximum of 2 minutes to judge what the crowd wants to hear, obtain the next song, match the beats per minute, cue it up and then play it.
2 minutes really is a maximum time, sometimes I will have nowhere near that especially if I'm doing a quick mix, a live mash or maybe some rhythmic scratching.
You can see that I'm wearing headphones, if they are covering my ears then I'm listening to something on them.
Please don't ask for requests:
If there's a thousand people dancing to the tunes that I have selected why would you think that your selection is:
a: going to be better than my selection?
b: not already waiting to be cued up at a more convenient time?
c: even worth being in my playlist?
seriously, I've been doing this successfully for 20 years
Please don't tell me that you're a DJ too:
I know that you're not as you would know not to come and chat while I'm working.
Please don't put your drinks down near any of my equipment:
You think that this would go without saying, but it has to be said every time!!!
Please don't lean over and thumb through my collection:
just don't!
Please don't mistake the grumpy look on my face for errrrrr.... grumpiness:
I really am having a great time, but it means that I'm concentrating, I've got to get it right for your entertainment!!
Please don't be offended if any of my assistants escort you away from the DJ booth or even the club:
they will not hurt you, they are removing you for the good of the evening. they are also there should you have any questions, valid requests (grrrrr), possible bookings, to get me drinks.
Please do dance and have a great time:
that's why I'm there, to entertain.
I'm happy for you to watch me work, sing along, clap your hands and of course wave your hands in the air like you just don't care
My sets usually only last for 1 or 2 hours, so there's plenty of time to chat to me once I've finished, tell me if you enjoyed what I did, make suggestions, buy me a drink, slip me your phone number (should you be a funny, clever, charming young lady with a nice smile)
I hope this doesn't sound too harsh, this is kinda like my room 101 for DJs and I'm really not some miserable sod - I'm actually lovely!!
I'm also guessing it's not just me who would feel like this. please tell me if I'm wrong!!!
I will be adding to this list (good or bad) when I think of or experience some more
In case you were wondering, I play Hip Hop and Funk for bars, clubs, weekenders and private functions.
I'm not what's classed as a mobile disc jockey, as I don't do weddings, funerals, birthday parties, Bar mitzvahs (the genres don't usually bode well at those events)
It's really not a case of just playing someone elses songs, there is an art to getting the show right each and every time.
Summary: just a thumbs up from the dance floor would suffice
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