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Originally posted by Watts Don't forget the sole purpose of a dj that's not a turntablist is to play what the people like. It's not really your call to not play it if you don't like it.

Sorry, but that's just retarded. If every single DJ out there played the same stuff, clubbing would get old FAST. Every half decent DJ that I've ever seen has his unique style. Style is what defines a DJ. I think that a DJs job is to make people appreciate him for the music he spins and how he does it. Yes, a DJ needs to keep the atmosphere energetic, but he needs to be able to do it with the tracks he actually enjoys spinning. Of course this is different for the top40 DJs, but that's only the case because of the audience (mindless media whores for the most part), that only follows newest fads and don't really care about the music as long as it's popular among their brainwashed friends.

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Originally posted by Andryuha Sorry, but that's just retarded. If every single DJ out there played the same stuff, clubbing would get old FAST. Every half decent DJ that I've ever seen has his unique style. Style is what defines a DJ. I think that a DJs job is to make people appreciate him for the music he spins and how he does it. Yes, a DJ needs to keep the atmosphere energetic, but he needs to be able to do it with the tracks he actually enjoys spinning. Of course this is different for the top40 DJs, but that's only the case because of the audience (mindless media whores for the most part), that only follows newest fads and don't really care about the music as long as it's popular among their brainwashed friends.

You would be surprised as to the amount of DJs who are not playing what they like.
Sadly, in the clubbing world it doesn't always work like that, it's a tradeoff between playing what you like but playing at home to your cat, or getting out there and playing for people and making the best of it.
I have played countless Electro House sets but I hate the music with a passion, but it was the only thing available at the time.
Also you will find that a lot of it depends on who is on the bill wiht you. I can't play the same way warming up for Brandon Block as I do for Simon Patterson.
Closing the night i.e. if you are on last is a lot more forgiving than if you are up first.

There is also a hell of a difference working for clubs who get named DJs in comparison to hosting your own night with friends or no named DJs. Basically DJing in a club is not the same whereever you go, there are many factors that play a part.

Don't forget guys, that having a style as a DJ isn't all down to the music that you play but also how you play what you have to work with. A good DJ can make a record seem better than it is by playing it at the right time with the right records either side of it.
Sometimes the record that ignites the floor is not the one you expected, suddenly the place goes off and your job becomes easier.

Cheers
Nem

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Originally posted by SuspicionVandit
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if you are moving from Riverside to LA, get a gun
if you are moving from LA to riverside, keep the gun, but put on a Panic@the Disco shirt. If you ever get caught without your shirt, your gonna need that gun

Agreed, great words from Nemesis. Let me also add that I have played frat parties and have played things like Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous (Axwell Remix), and Bodyrox - Yeah Yeah (D Ramirez Remix), but not because I wanted people to pat me on the back and say in a slurred voice "you're sick man!" or some shit like that, but because you do have to make tradeoffs to the crowd if you want to push new things on them as well. I'm not entirely ridiculous.

Then again, playing Yeah Yeah was kind of a revolution relative to a fraternity party

@Nemesis - give me terrible mainstream electrohouse over commercial american top 40 any day!

nefardec thanks for actually sending me a message. I will try to get back to you later with a response when I'm not as busy.

I don't know how much Nemesis44 agrees with me but his real-life examples are exactly what I was trying to hit at in my previous posts.

All I know is that I feel compelled to do this although it puts me through so many hard times.

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Originally posted by Zild All I know is that I feel compelled to do this although it puts me through so many hard times.

And everytime im down i don't make a thread about it because i know the groove will be back, oh yes, if you love what you do there is no question

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Originally posted by DuBam And everytime im down i don't make a thread about it because i know the groove will be back, oh yes, if you love what you do there is no question

....sorry

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Originally posted by SuspicionVandit
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if you are moving from Riverside to LA, get a gun
if you are moving from LA to riverside, keep the gun, but put on a Panic@the Disco shirt. If you ever get caught without your shirt, your gonna need that gun

But its important to have an "emo" thread on here every once in a while, because these feelings DO come to every DJ at one point.

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Originally posted by Raveaddict19 ....sorry

No please dont be! I just wanted to let you know that i know how you feel

If you love your music the feeling always comes back.