we all know that the most important part of DJ'ing is the actual mix from song to song. but seeing as good DJ's can beat match in 30 to 90 seconds and the actual mix also lasts between 30-90 seconds, what then do you do after, in the time between those, while a song plays? fiddle around with the eq? drink a beer? talk to friends? dance? what do you do and what do the big DJ's do?
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Aug-08-2001 18:44
DJTJ
linuXaddict
Registered: Jan 2001
Location: Bournemouth, UK when I'm at home, Cardiff, UK when I'm at uni
Like you said, fiddle with the eq's, have a drink, ferret around in your record box deciding on the next song.
I once saw Ferry Corsten play live, and he just kind of stood there, one hand either side of the mixer, with a big smile on his face and nodding his head. He did this while waiting for every single mix. Pompous twat!
Aug-08-2001 19:01
DJ Sean
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: May 2001
Location: Boston, USA
Usually I am thinking about the next song after the upcoming mix so I'll be looking through my bin...or I'll dance a bit..have a smoke...a drink or whatever....
Aug-08-2001 19:15
DJ LIQUID
House DJ 4 Life
Registered: Jul 2001
Location: IL USA
I make sure the tracks match up perfectly then i set it in the correct possition then wait..........waiting usually consists of me keepin the beat by dancin/bobbin my head. Tryin to keep focused on the mix. Sometimes if its going great and im really feelin it I'll just let go and BOOGIE LOL
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Aug-08-2001 21:45
j_spot
retired
Registered: Mar 2001
Location: Calgary
Fiddle with EQ, Dance, bob to beat, drink, and what I think is very important..crowd interaction. Now I dont mean mic work..cuz that can be very annoying...but u know what I mean
I think a DJ who is into it is soo much more interesting to see that somebody who stands there and plays music. fuckin I paid $40 to see u spin..now enjoy yourself god dammit
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Aug-08-2001 23:30
dj alonzo
Swimming Addict
Registered: Jun 2001
Location: Modi'in, Israel
I do all of the things you said... fiddle with the EQ, dance a little, talk to a friend, talk to girls, have a drink...
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Aug-09-2001 00:18
Superscope
Evo Addict
Registered: Jul 2001
Location: Behind the sun
When i get going into a mix,i just cant stop pounding my fists and bobing my head,jumpin up and down etc.I just generaly lose the plot
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Aug-09-2001 00:59
Eugene
EURO-Hard-Trance-Addict
Registered: May 2001
Location: Maryland USA
quote:
Originally posted by j_spot I think a DJ who is into it is soo much more interesting to see that somebody who stands there and plays music. fuckin I paid $40 to see u spin..now enjoy yourself god dammit
you have someone specific in mind...?
perhaps a world-renowned DJ ...?
By any chance does his last name start with an O?...
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Aug-09-2001 01:28
sot
shure!
Registered: Sep 2000
Location: and why see
i usually dance my ass off between mixes and drink my water and play with eq hehe but im mostly jumping around dancing and shit
spend the next 5-8 minutes attempting to beatmatch the next record, lol
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Aug-09-2001 04:36
DJ_Kismuth
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Jul 2001
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Trance.....Energy
between tracks, i match the beats, fiddle with the EQ, talk to tall the ladies who requests tracks that u know u will never play cause ATC, Anne Lee, Sarina Paris and Fragma aren't....... Trance....and if it ain't on vinyl.... i am not playin it.
....and then of course u always have to light up that cig.
Aug-09-2001 04:57
rawkus rowan
~~Gatecrasher Addict~~
Registered: May 2001
Location: Sheffield
get a nice young lady from the crowd to kneel down infront of you and....
no, really, what everyone else has said really, have a drink, bounce to the music, and of course, interacting with the crowd, that is so important imo.
What do you guys do between mixes?
