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DJing as art. (none / 0) (#8)
by crispian on Thu Jun 3rd, 2004 at 11:46:50 AM CST
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I wish to form the Neo-Plasticist movement for DJs. All sets regardless of length will be required to be a steady bleeping sound at 130bpm. No waveforms, no instruments, no vocals. Any deviation from this will be a dilution of the artistic integrity of the piece and representitive of the de-evolution of humankind.

Yours truly, the musical fascist.

P.S. :-P

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Bueller.... Bueller..... Bueller (none / 0) (#12)
by bill fragos on Fri Jun 4th, 2004 at 01:11:57 PM CST
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For the November 2003 Soul Good Chart is ranted:

"I believe (perhaps naively) that DJ's should promote the tracks they play so others, DJ's and members of our community alike, can source, play and enjoy them too. That said, the quality of a good DJ is not so much what they play, but rather how they play their tracks. Anyone can learn to mix or play tracks one after the other; a good DJ though mixes or arranges tracks creatively and intelligently. the quality of a good DJ is not so much what they play, but rather how they play their tracks. Anyone can learn to mix or play tracks one after the other; a good DJ though mixes or arranges tracks creatively and intelligently".

Ben, it's not what you play but HOW you play! I thought you this is what we discussed one night at Moskva?!!!Then again, you were pretty mashed up that night : P

So, go on, get in there my son n show the world whatcha made of! Show us your best Koop impersonation in Human Traffic when he's scratchin' and the camera pans around him.... : )

In any event, I am sure that you'll have stuff that we don't know about... a wise man once said (Chris Despotakis - long live Dance 100) that essentially, most DJs are fascist right wingers. What they have in their crate is the best and whatever is not in their crate they consider crap and unworthy of attention... DJs think they are better than other DJs, and everyone else is cheesey and beneath them... and club owners and clubbers need to be told what to enjoy and what is good for them.... and DJs usually wear black too.

Do I think I am a fascist? I am probably an social anarchic re-deconstructionist. What do I think of other DJs? To quote another wise man: "They can be fascist anarchists for all I care, it still don't change the fact that I don't own a car".

So, Ben, we await your presence in our humble studio.

Emmanuel, we want you too baby! Kwik!

Ps I've got a car.... a big black shiny car. (No, I am not going to quote Mr Noll).

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Sigma (none / 0) (#14)
by Ben James on Fri Jun 4th, 2004 at 04:06:05 PM CST
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I do remember our drunken conversation Bill! Or was that just me that was drunk. I have to say though that I do place perhaps more importance than you on track selection. Perhaps appreciation is a better word that importance. I appreciate immensely the guys, like you, that are out there hunting tunes, on the net, digging the crates. Perhaps this skill is being eroded, or has been eroded, by the internet and mailing lists notifying us of new releases, but I still feel I'm behind several other guys when it comes to the latest tunes. I just can't help feeling a bit cheeky simply checking the charts, and ordering tunes minutes later with the click of a mouse button.

That said, I do agree that the most important skill is sequence. I've only been playing for a short time and in decent places for an even shorter time, but I'm learning every gig about how to build the floor with the right vibe, not exhausting the crowd but keeping the energy dynamic. In this sense, I'd feel somewhat out of my league mixing in the company of the Soul Good crew. I guess thats what I really meant by my comment regarding 'I wouldn't have any new tunes to play'. Nevertheless, I have so much to learn and I would love to check out a show soon.

Finally, I think your attitude to sharing the wealth so to speak in spreading the word on the new tunes is mature and generous.

Anyway, this week's been a tough week of lectures, assignments, and overly deep Soul Good posts! I haven't bought a new tune for 8 days now. It's time to get irresponsibly drunk and talk @#% to strangers!

Enjoy your weekends, gigs, and hopefully catch you out soon.

Ben James.

P.S. I have a white 1984 Sigma sedan. Willing to trade for any new release 12".

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