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hey guys... ive seen a few of you throw a couple names around. question is, which of these books are actually good reads? i know reading a book can't make me James Zabiela, just wondering which books you guys found helpful. i've heard marvels of "How To DJ Right" by the same guys who brought us "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life", which i hear is legendary.
on a side note, being a youngster as i am, i have never read Last Night a DJ Saved My Life, and living where i do, i've never come in contact with someone who has, or the actual book for that matter. what is it really about? i was thinking of buying it maybe of amazon, possibly 2 copies, i hear one of my DJ friends raving about how much he wants a copy and his bday is coming up 
the How to DJ Right book is very good. tons of good stuff in there. i would def. recommend it.
I dunno man...all that time wasting reading a book could have gone to working on your mixing skills ahah. More practical i think anyways, unless u are TOTALLY lost.
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| Originally posted by BeatSMiTH I dunno man...all that time wasting reading a book could have gone to working on your mixing skills ahah. More practical i think anyways, unless u are TOTALLY lost. |
These books can help more then people are willing to admit
I picked up How To DJ Right before I even had both tables, because it was on sale and I had heard it was a good read. One of the best purchases I have ever made.
It's not going to turn you into James Zabiela, Sasha, or Q-Bert, but it will point you in the right direction. It has a lot of good information on how to handle all of the basics, and a lot of the not-so-basics, of mixing and in the industry as a whole. Even if you already know most of the stuff, it can be helpful. It's pretty funny too, and has cool little interview snippets. I highly recommend getting it.
I read "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life"
Won't teach you how to DJ, but the complete history of the DJ is there, and the DJ's music... House, Trance, Techno, Hip Hop, Reggae, Drum & Bass etc....
I recommend every DJ read this book. We call it "The Bible"
And remember....you can't mix on the crapper, so you might as well read!
Also have "House The Rough Guide"
It's a little pocket book, that is an encyclopedia for House. There is also one for Techno and one for Drum n Bass, but I don't think there is a Trance on...yet???
How To Dj Right, is an excellent book. I got mine from Amazon and it was well worth the purchase imo. 
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| Originally posted by jdat These books can help more then people are willing to admit |
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| Originally posted by Inertia DATman!!!! long time no chat dude. hey, ive seen you drop a line or two in this forum, and you seem to know what you speak of, but how come ive never heard a "jdat live @ his bedroom" set? you holding out on me? |
last night a dj saved my life is excellent
but i dont think you need that or any other book to spin properly
yeah, you def. dont NEED any book to spin properly, but How To DJ Right is full of helpful information that can help DJs of almost every level. Unless your Nemesis or Freak, this book has something that is worth reading. I spent like ten or twelve dollars on it (about the price of one vinyl), and i think that it is well worth it. listen to people that have the book, they all say that its good. it doesnt tell you "this is exactly what you should do", its more like a survival (sp?) guide for DJs. if your thinking about scooping it up, i would say go for it. well worth the $$$
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| Originally posted by dartman yeah, you def. dont NEED any book to spin properly, but How To DJ Right is full of helpful information that can help DJs of almost every level. Unless your Nemesis or Freak, this book has something that is worth reading. I spent like ten or twelve dollars on it (about the price of one vinyl), and i think that it is well worth it. listen to people that have the book, they all say that its good. it doesnt tell you "this is exactly what you should do", its more like a survival (sp?) guide for DJs. if your thinking about scooping it up, i would say go for it. well worth the $$$ |
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| Originally posted by xKaoSx I have a copy of How to DJ Right- First one says they want it can have it. Just pay me for Shipping- I already read it. Very good book- |
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| Originally posted by jdat I'm bored.. Tell me how much I how you Gene. |
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| Originally posted by xKaoSx Was that english? |
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| Originally posted by jdat meaning I'll take the book And just tell me how much I how you for shipping |
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| Originally posted by xKaoSx Do you really want it? If you really think you're going to use it- then ill send it- you're in Ohio? Prob be like $2.50 to ship it. :P PM me your address- Ill send it from my work FedEx lol only if you really want it though jackass. |
if only id keep myself up to date in my own threads... heh
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