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| quote: | Originally posted by Nemesis44
I seem to recal that Jose Amnesia - The Eternal is a little on the old side? (Might be a new mix, but I recal seeing that version around for a while too).
What you are saying is not strictly true. I do this for a living and I am signed up to several promo agencies. The majority of stuff I get sent is complete crap for starters. The majority of what I get is also in vinyl. It is only the top 50 or so DJs in the country/scene who will get anything worth playing in most cases and they will get them on the format they request.
When you sign up to a promo agency they actually ask you what your prefered format is.
What you also seem to forget is that a lot of DJs spend a lot of time tracking down tracks that will make them come across as being unique. There is status in having a hard to find track because people will associate you with that track. That's part of what DJing is about.
I'm not sure where you are getting this impression but I more often than not hear the arguement in reverse i.e. DJs who wish they had TTs instead as they can't get hold of CDs. Even seen it on the TA forums.
When I work I must say that I very rarely see a DJ who just uses CDs, most of the guys I work with will use mostly or completely vinyl.
Why not play both vinyl and CDs to make yourself have more options?
And even if CD promos were to come out before vinyl would you have any greater chance of getting hold of one?
With regards to playing MP3s acquired on the net and burnt to CDs in clubs, that's a big no no. Clubs will freak as it puts them at risk with regards to their public performance license.
It's wrong to say that people also just expect new tracks when clubbing. Most times it's us DJs who put this pressure on other DJs not the average clubber. I play older tracks alongside newer ones, but then define old and new. Is something old just because Corsten has been playing it for three months. Perhaps, but I think the answer is no. It may only be him and a hand full of top DJs who have the track so unless someone actually heard him play, most people who are not as deeply interested in the trance scene will not have heard it. Even when the white label is released for us lesser mortals. Some songs are years old before they get released.
People expect to be entertained when they go to a club, they want to have a good time. Sometimes that will involve cutting edge trance, sometimes the older stuff works better. A crowd pleaser is a crowd pleaser regardless of age. Most clubbers wont even notice as they are actually there to have a good time and not see you.
A good DJ can have quite average records and work them in a way that they sound better than they are just buy putting them together well.
DJing is a lot more than just having the latest music my friend. Although I feel your frustration with the availability of some stuff, you have decks and vinyl... what could be more fun? Well.. appart from perhaps being Monica Belucci's nipple tweaker? 
Best of luck either way
Cheers
Nem |
I agree with Nemisis...
Sup Evan,
I see your concern, but if you want to move ahead from bedroom mixing, cd decks alone wont do it. They can come in handy in situations where you have difficulty getting a particular tune. However, keep in mind that the bedroom is the bedroom and when you hit a club or venue, its different. Like already mentioned, in a big sound system the mp3 format quality is noticeable. Like also mentioned, promoters and owners, managers wont approve you playing burned cds... its something they arent cool with, which its understandable (they have their responsibilities)... Ive yet to see where a dance club play most cds (only place was like a top forties place).
Ive played at a local venue where they didnt even have any cd players and everyone played what they are accustomed to playing, vinyl.
When it comes down to it, getting you success wont come from a new promos you have on a mix, it will come from constant work, work and work. Getting your contacts, your name out there...
That is true that us djs put that pressure on each other to play the new tracks... no one wants to be targeted or known as a DJ who plays old tracks. However, keep in mind that we listen to tons of tracks that other ppl dont ever know. Now, for example.. especially here in the States and with Trance... you can spin a combination of vinyl--classics and new and most ppl wont even tell the difference. They will tell if they like track or not, but majority of clubbers and listeners arent critics to the music like siskel & ebert at the movies.
Most of the time, try not to care of what others play, as just try to play what you like and think suits your style of djing. If you noticed a track or two some other ppl played, who cares... what will stand out is how you incorporate that into your own mixes and sets.
You shouldnt regret getting TTs.. as many ppl everywhere in the world would die for tts, especially the 1200s 
Ricky
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What do u guys think of this
