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DJing and how it effects your life

Just thought it would be fun to talk about some of the little things that you do in life now because of dj'ing.

Sometimes I find myself listening to other types of music, whether it be rock, classical, hip hop and thinking "Hmmm, those hi hats really don't sound synchronized with the beat." It's funny at times but other times it gets annoying because all I really want to do is enjoy the song!

One of the bigger things that get to me is critiquing other dj sets. I can be listening to one live, online, cd and I can pick up on the ever so slightly pitch adjustment from altering the jog dial or pushing on the record.

well when i'm walking through campus, or the mall, or whatever, i hear "deejay flurr!!" and see people waving and stuff and thats cool. i also get a lot more pusssy

DJing makes me more critical of my own mixing and the mixes that I listen to on a regular basis. It also eats up a lot of free time that my wife would probably prefer I spend doing something more "productive".

It has also pretty much eliminated any interest I had in other genres of music, and that may be a bad thing. As I stated in the Vangelis thread in the Music Discussion forum, I grew up around all kinds of classic rock on vinyl - Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, The Outlaws, Black Sabbath, The Doors, etc. But from the first time I listened to trance I was addicted. I don't recall the last time I gave my Zeppelin boxed set CDs a proper listen, for example.

Christ I'm old and boring.

basically everything everyone has mentioned already applies for me as well, but I definately notice that since i started spinning i have become a LOT more intimate with EDM on so many different levels...i eat, breathe and sleep it some days but i guess thats what happens when you start to play out

It makes you appreciate music more.
Its makes it difficult to listen to other DJ's because you are always paying close attention to their mixes.
It makes you really poor at times.
Wastes a lot of time.

djing hasn't effected my life, it's become my life

i love what i play, even what i don't play

i don't pay attention to other djs mixes, i find that's more a thing bedroom djs do, i've never found a working dj that honestly cared if someone fucked up, whatever, shit happens and people fuck up, that's life, you move on and make sure your next mix is spot on, crowds forget very quickly like goldfish

i now can't go out anywhere (literally) without running into someone i know or someone that knows me... it's kinda sickening sometimes but you have to appease the fans no matter how annoying

it's a game now to try and find a spot that no-one i know goes to and have a good time without distraction or bothering

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Originally posted by Tony Morello i now can't go out anywhere (literally) without running into someone i know or someone that knows me... it's kinda sickening sometimes but you have to appease the fans no matter how annoying

lol I know exactly what that's like. I can't go anywhere here in Melbourne that plays harder styles of music now without undergoing a barrage of handshakes and other greetings from people I know as well as randoms. Networking pays off though, that's for sure.

As like others its been character building for me.
Iv become more ok with sh*t that might happen at gigs (not that I always agree with it but I can handle tougher situations).
I grown to appreciate good music, especially in genres other then EDM ones.
Iv learnt alot about the value of money.
There is ofcourse that funny recognition you get with whatever your nickname is.
Iv become very worried about the future health of my ears.

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Originally posted by T-Soma Iv become very worried about the future health of my ears.

Yeah this has been a real concern for me also. Thankfully I bought some ER-20 earplugs.

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Originally posted by Tony Morello i don't pay attention to other djs mixes, i find that's more a thing bedroom djs do, i've never found a working dj that honestly cared if someone fucked up

I disagree with this wholeheatedly. I listen to loads of mixes from loads of different genres simply because of how much I love the music - On top of which I find it a great way to expose myself to musical styles that I normally wouldn't.

Beyond that, at least in Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Wisco, there are LOADS of trainspotters, the majority of which are what you would call "working" DJ's.

I can't believe how much time and attention this takes up, haha. It's seriously becoming a distraction from school...anyone ever find themselves drawing turntables/mixers/etc while they're not paying attention in class (or at work or something)?

I also can't remember the last time I listened to non-electronic music. I think I'm addicted.

I'm with TM on the fact that you pay less attention to other DJs mixes the more you work with DJs on a regular basis and kind of more focus on the social, and usually if someone does something bad it's usually just a source of friendly fun nothing more.

If you guys think that DJing will change your life, start producing and it will totally wreck your ability to listen to music for what it is.

Bedroom DJs in the club scenario can be a pain in the ass as they like to pick on residents as in their eyes it's the next step up from the bedroom but it so is not.

I have had such a long time to get used to the idea of being a DJ that it isn't really at the forefront of my personality, or at least I don't think it is...

It is nice knowing a lot of people at times. Being in the situation where I didn't play a lot in my home town I don't really suffer that much in terms of trying to get away from people who know me.

Being a DJ does bring certain groups closer to you though, i.e. the pretentious clubber crowd who just have to know you. I'm never outwardly rude to them but don't often feel I have a lot to say to them as most are so muntered that they talk a load of cod shite anyway.
But it's part of your job to be nice and mingle with the punters so that's what I do.

Cheers
Nem

Well, I remember when I would listen to music I would try to sync it to other things that I was looking at, or my surroundings. Like watching things that went along with the beat of the music, like the windshield wipers for instance. I was always relating things in the world with beatmathing and trying to snyc them together. It was very weird. Does not happen much anymore. I think it was happening alot when I was learning to beatmatch.

Um, I like to think I am opened minded to different music, and that djing has made me openminded to different types and styles of music, but most other music does nothing for me. I like classical and some soft rock, but besides that it is all electronic music for me, mostly Trance. It is really the only music (besides classical) that will move me like music is suppossed to do. In all honesty, its only been a trance tune or classical tune that have been able to tear me up (not trying to sound like a sissy, or get mushy, lol). So, I don't know if djing has changed my taste in music when I started it, I'd have to say no.

Anyway, sorry for the long post. Guess I got alot on my mind or something.

Rock On,

Mike

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Originally posted by Nemesis44 I'm with TM on the fact that you pay less attention to other DJs mixes the more you work with DJs on a regular basis and kind of more focus on the social, and usually if someone does something bad it's usually just a source of friendly fun nothing more.

yea, it's not that i don't listen to or care about other djs mixes, it's a great source for new tunes

when in the club, if i'm not playing i'm usually working the room, walking around talking to people, shaking hands and handing out cds
i notice there's a beat playing but i'm not paying attention to the mixing

it's becomes social, if there's a screw up then we might take notice of the mix and maybe rib the dj a bit if we know them but there's not that "you suck, get off the decks", like a sour mix comes through, another dj and i might make eye contact to make sure we're hearing what we're hearing then shrug and continue on our way

but then again i'm not usually playing with inexperienced djs that much anymore, i'm usually billed alongside calgary's more reputable djs so being out and hearing a trainwreck isn't that common anymore

It has given me a whole new appreciation for what a good DJ is doing, and an equal level of disdain for those clearly half assing their efforts.

hmm...djing changed my life..

i spent all my money on gear and i still owe 500 bucks to my mom (for the monitors) lol

It has affected me in many ways, most of which have been listed, but the one that really matters to me is my hearing loss, I do consider myself lucky as its not that bad right now and I've been exposed to louder than loud music since I was about 12, but I truly can't help it, I know I should wear earplugs, but it ruins it for me, I really am addicted to having music loud.

I have spent alot of time and money threw my life on DJing, and I have had some bad things happen because of it and I have had high school grades partly ruined due to the time spent, nearly failed my college courses as well, and of course my hearing damage, but after thinking of all the bad that has come from it, I do not regret it one bit, DJing is part of me and a way for me to play and express feelings with other people, it may sound stupid, but I really am addicted to music in general, not just one genre but many, its a universal language that can speak to anyone and change them for a moment when listened for what it is, I know this all sounds mad and that I'm on some killer drugs right now, but just thought this is the right thread for something like this.

Is the "effects" in the title of this thread supposed to be funny or are you a poor speller

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Originally posted by Nemesis44 If you guys think that DJing will change your life, start producing and it will totally wreck your ability to listen to music for what it is.

+1 TOTALLY!

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Originally posted by Alex Is the "effects" in the title of this thread supposed to be funny or are you a poor speller

What does it matter? Really...

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Originally posted by DannyO ... I know this all sounds mad and that I'm on some killer drugs right now, but just thought this is the right thread for something like this.

Doesn't sound mad at all bro. I know exactly what you mean and I am sure a lot, if not most, can agree with you. It definitely has become a huge part of my life as well and most of my life revolves around it. It is a great thing to be a part of and if it is something you have a passion for, well... there is no shame in that.

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Originally posted by DOOMBOT Doesn't sound mad at all bro. I know exactly what you mean and I am sure a lot, if not most, can agree with you. It definitely has become a huge part of my life as well and most of my life revolves around it. It is a great thing to be a part of and if it is something you have a passion for, well... there is no shame in that.

+1. DannyO, I agree with both you and doombot. Music is real big part of my life too, it's kind of taken over the past 2 years, it's definitely taken lots of time and $ (no worries though, it's totally worth it!). I think it helps define me as a person...I'd seriously go crazy without it. Anytime I have the chance I'm listening to something.

You know that feeling you get when you're at a live set or party and you see someone else who is just as into it as you are? You know exactly why they're there - for the music. It's like an unspoken bond. I love that.

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Originally posted by Clovis It has given me a whole new appreciation for what a good DJ is doing, and an equal level of disdain for those clearly half assing their efforts.

+1

Most importantly, I appreciate EDM way more than when I was just a listener. The amount of effort that goes into putting together a good set even if it's an hour. The joy of spinning for the sake of enjoyment.

Course, I learn to be helluva more critical of myself than I already am.

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Originally posted by Michael May Well, I remember when I would listen to music I would try to sync it to other things that I was looking at, or my surroundings. Like watching things that went along with the beat of the music, like the windshield wipers for instance. I was always relating things in the world with beatmathing and trying to snyc them together. It was very weird. Does not happen much anymore. I think it was happening alot when I was learning to beatmatch.

Oh my God, same shit happens to me. The turn signal and windshield wipers on my car just aren't fast enough for trance.

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Originally posted by Beatflux Oh my God, same shit happens to me. The turn signal and windshield wipers on my car just aren't fast enough for trance.

LOL. I was beginning to wonder if I was the only one.

I was another one. Happened more as a kid than it does now though.

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