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Kinezi
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Shelf life of a DJ?

We all know that every DJ has a certain shelf life after the expiry of which he is no longer good.. like Paul Oakenfold and Sasha in past.. they both are pretty much dead now. Even producers like Chicane peaked and is pretty bad now..

But I think with internet radios, these shelf lives have increased.. giving them more exposure for a longer period of time.. look at AvB, he has been DJing since Tiesto peaked and still gunning for new records everyday.. how long you think ASOT will continue with its current glory....? 500 Episodes?


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For as long as AvB can be bothered.

I should imagine that a lot of the reason that DJs loose their appeal is that they can't be arsed anymore.

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The real question is, when a dj falls off so to speak, what happens inside their mind?

Every dj I know that's fizzled out fizzled because they started playing really bad music. Are they doing this on purpose? Or over time do they lose touch with what actually sounds good?

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people tend to always be looking for the new thing.

some djs become the flavour of the month, and then you hear less about them. It does not mean they stopped working, or that they are not successful, only that the majority of people have started to "idolize" someone new.

less and less people are putting djs on a pedestal these days, which is a very good thing. Only certain djs deserve to be acknowledged as being among the best due to skill. Production is where the longevity, even if the same thing can sometimes apply to them as i mentionned for djs.

I'll notice sometimes that a producer will hit it big for a year and then fall off of the map. I notice even more some guys who never become the big thing, but keep putting out quality releases for years and years, flying just enough under the radar to only be appreciated by those who search them out because they like the stuff, not because everyone else is listening to them.

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i'd say there is more than one reason inc:

1. exposure to the masses = wrong crowd at parties = more lighter track selection to accomodate the masses.

2. see 1 but for productions

3. the dj got big in trance/prog but as that scene is not "hot" they've jumped onto a different bandwagon to keep a high profile...

4. see 3 but by personal choice cos they got bored in the genre that made them famous



The good thing about music scene is that no matter what your taste, you can pretty much find something for you. If not, invent a genre


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frankie knuckles first dj gig was bk in 1971
and the guy is still as big as he was bk then

like omg


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The Dj who dosent let anyone on here influence them


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yoji is the shittiest dj on earth.

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quote:
Originally posted by the_voice
frankie knuckles first dj gig was bk in 1971
and the guy is still as big as he was bk then

like omg


I have no idea why, but I'd like to go for a beer with you - then disappear off to Air or whatever the fuck it's called these days.

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quote:
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The real question is, when a dj falls off so to speak, what happens inside their mind?

Every dj I know that's fizzled out fizzled because they started playing really bad music. Are they doing this on purpose? Or over time do they lose touch with what actually sounds good?


I've wondered about this and came to the conclusion that if you keep doing the same stuff people get bored. PvD - For An Angel, Tiesto - Traffic anyone? Or try something new and innovative and people slam you for going too far.

Innovators have made the biggest impression on me and it is hard to stay fresh and but keep a little of what made you popular in the first place.

I think.


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djpaulc
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once a dj stays in touch with the music, they can remain cutting edge. there are so many DJs who demonstrate this...

sasha, digweed, francois k, kerri chandler, sven vath etc...


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Ferry Corsten is also a great example of someone who has been able to "stay in touch with the music". While he had a noticeable lapse a few years ago he's bounced back and always been there. Even the jaded hordes of now trance haters tend to have a lot of respect for him. Why?
Seems to be the fact that he DJs very well, consistently produces quality tracks that aren't the same old crap, and seems very down to earth.

Hence why I'd happily put him in as my #1 DJ


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