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Baad Gig.bad Depression.
I just had a dj competition, and completely lost all my confidence(wasnt confortable with the club mixer and tables)....and one fuck led to another. Its was so bad that Although it was done entirley harmonically, I lost control of my fundamentals and I just couldnt clear my mind an get into a groove.
So Im in a serious depression, Its like I have lost alot faith in myself. This has been my worst gig by far to the point that I consider quitting, but I know Im nothing without it. Any advice from you veterans on how to deal with these times(Im assuming everyone has been in these lows at some point.How do I get out out of this negative place in my mind??
Although, I'm far from a veteran DJ, I do know that DJ'ing is just like anything else in life. You have bad days and good days. Don't beat yourself up so badly because of one poor performance. Analyze what you did wrong, practice on that and learn from your mistakes.
DJ'ing is an on-going learning process, don't quit just because you hit a small bump in the road.
Cheer up! Know that better things are on the horizon.
i think we all have these moments. between bad gear, bad days and just being booked somewhere that people expect to hear d&b when you play house and no one is dancing.
don't give up! djing is supposed to be fun.
i've been playing for several years and have my bad days, but the good ones far exceed the bad. just clear your mind of the bad ones and keep a positive mind set. no one wants to see a depressed dj. your feelings will come out when you play so try your hardest to stay positive.
Let the music save you.
Everyone has a bad gig sooner or later and sometimes people have horrible experiences like you did that just turn you off entirely to what you're doing. It happens. Don't quit, just take a week or two off and go on with your life for a bit then come back to it with a fresh perspective and the music will take you where you need to go. No worries man.
Cheers
sleep with as many girls as you can, seriously it will help
Take a break and come back better!!!
Alcohol, chix ;]
You're obviously taking djing way too seriously to begin with. It's supposed to be fun and a hobby. If you fucked over a show, who cares? As long as you can still have fun by yourself throwing together shoddy mixes in your room and cracking out a few Jesus poses, then that's what really matters. Being successful at djing should merely be an added plus.
haha just went out to the bar with the boys...absolutely drunk/ high right now. Now that I think about it, I think these bad gigs are a very essential part of the dj process. In the end, they really do make you stronger. Thanks alot guys, I appreciate the support 
Letting the music guide you will make everything else come secondary.
and here i go about to throw a big funkin wrench in the whole deal
i just had the worst/best show ever
it's been a move i've been contemplating for a while now
i don't think i'm going to dj again
tonight just sealed the deal
headphones are getting hung up
i have to focus on my radio production career and the dj lifestyle and bullshit politics really are taking their toll, so i'm going to walk away from it all
*on a side note, i played a FUCKING wicked set to go out on.... too bad only a select few heard it... i wish i could remember the tracklisting
i am so drunk and stoned and goodtimes
good night and good luck, i'll still be around to offer advise, i'll need something to kill slow times at the radio station
I find the more you concentrate, the more you mess up. You just have to relax and it just comes naturally - its like your'e using the force. Probably another reason why djs are always stoned
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| Originally posted by the_gamemaster Probably another reason why djs are always stoned |
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| Originally posted by Tony Morello i am so drunk and stoned |
Does one man make your assumption general? still in my eyes you're an idiot just because of that statement...I'm a DJ myself and never played stoned/drunk...
Loads of djs take drugs. Ask anyone.
loads doesn't mean all...now gtfo!
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| Originally posted by Tony Morello and here i go about to throw a big funkin wrench in the whole deal i just had the worst/best show ever it's been a move i've been contemplating for a while now i don't think i'm going to dj again tonight just sealed the deal headphones are getting hung up i have to focus on my radio production career and the dj lifestyle and bullshit politics really are taking their toll, so i'm going to walk away from it all *on a side note, i played a FUCKING wicked set to go out on.... too bad only a select few heard it... i wish i could remember the tracklisting i am so drunk and stoned and goodtimes good night and good luck, i'll still be around to offer advise, i'll need something to kill slow times at the radio station |
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| Originally posted by Zild I offer you my condolences, as I too know what it is like to hang up the headphones. The stresses of the scene and all of the politics wore my soul just a little too thin and I'd had enough. I retired in December and since then I've refused to play or go to any public shows in my hometown. I'm concentrating on underground house parties and my own productions. I truly believe it was a wise choice however melancholic it made me feel at the time. Also be aware that the pressure and politics which will be applied to you in order to entice you back into the 'scene' will also be tough. |
You have to be stalwart my friend. People are going to bombard you from more vectors than you can imagine. You have to stick to your initial decision. Play some underground parties sure, but don't go back to being a slave. You know what I'm talking about...
i know exactly what you're talking about
i think i'll be able to stick to it
i'm not liking where music or my djing are going lately
i'm planning on recording one last mix for my friends that have supported me over the years as a thank you
"exit stage right" coming soon
I wish you all the luck in the world. But more importantly the resolve to see through and carry out your dream until the end. Pasion y fuego
What kind of competition was it? Was there a panel of judges or was it based on crowd response? Nonetheless, it happens all the time. Just pick yourself up and keep on practicing. It's hard not to beat yourself up. But the only way you're gonna get better (or continue to do good), is to just pick it up where you left off.
Just keep cranking out those beats.
crowd response...but it was ridicoulously political. I am 18, and I didnt have many friends I could whore into the place that were of age(I was the only first year dj...and at this campus club student card has to be shown..so no fakes even). SOme djs brought like 60 people in and told them to go crazy when they went on, and to sit aside the rest of the time.
I did get 3 place out of 7 participants, but let me tell you there was not much serious competition in there AT ALL, which is the main reason why I was dissapointed with myself. I was thinking too much.
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| Originally posted by starboy sleep with as many girls as you can, seriously it will help |
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| Originally posted by Tony Morello that's what i'm worried about being enticed back it's a tough choice but it's time to move on to bigger and better things |
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