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Kyle_Buffrey
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Tanzania
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 Posted - 2006/06/27 : 14:26:31
But as I said, Jimmy Saville invented DJing. But he didn't invent mixing.
The pub DJs were there first....
Many believe that Francis Grosso was the inventor of beat-mixing.
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bulby_g
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Posted - 2006/06/27 : 15:12:52
Personally I wouldn't class someone as a proper DJ unless they've played to a crowd at an event or at least live on the radio... I know technically that's not the case but meh.
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Chris Goldfinger
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Posted - 2006/06/27 : 15:37:42
imo a to call your self a dj you have to at least be able to beat match at an exceptional level
not like the pretenders that when playing all you hear is them tweakin the pitch up or down
then for example take dj retard (whoops dj rankin) take knob has got a cheek even attempting to call himself a dj he can't mix, he can't even play tunes at the right speed!!!!!!!!!!
KILL DJ RANKIN
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bulby_g
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Posted - 2006/06/27 : 16:07:16
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Originally posted by Chris Goldfinger:
imo a to call your self a dj you have to at least be able to beat match at an exceptional level
To call yourself a competent DJ yeah :P. Nothing worse than hearing someone mix at a party who can't hold a beat for nout!
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Leto
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Posted - 2006/06/27 : 21:11:51
Even some of the best DJ's can't beatmatch properly ALL the time. For example, Kev Energy has a little trouble with 27 Hits in his mix for Hardcore Heaven...
It's very subtle, but it isn't perfect (but it's pretty damn close.)
So, I think that beatmatching is important yes, but being a DJ you need to have a feel for the crowd first and foremost.
To be a respectable DJ however is a different story I guess...
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Underloop
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Posted - 2006/06/27 : 22:26:08
quote:
Originally posted by Sk8SiM:
quote:
Originally posted by Kyle_Buffrey:
I've actually heard of some people, who believe it is not right to place the initials 'DJ' next to your name unless you are a genuine turntablist.
I don't agree with that idea
I do...
see... lets get the importence out here,,,
if i was a docter... my name would automaticly change to...
Dr Simon Morrall
if i was to mix music to people
my name would be
DJ Simon Morrall
or whatever name you want 
Thats gonna make me DR DJ Underloop :-/
On a more serious note - hasn't anyone noticed more and more serious DJs drop the DJ from in front of their name?
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DJMuffins
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 Posted - 2006/06/27 : 23:31:11
I think that if u can mix songs into each other ok, and like ya kno make it sound suitable, you are a dj. Anyone can speed up a song. Not anyone can meld the music. Dont worry. Im a new dj, but if u have a good experienced friend to help you, it will be fine!
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Righteous9
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Posted - 2006/06/28 : 02:04:25
I'm just jumpin' in but I think if you don't spend atleast 10 pounds on records a week, you probably aren't! That's a tip I got from somewhere...
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Kyle_Buffrey
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Tanzania
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Posted - 2006/06/28 : 10:12:07
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Originally posted by Underloop:
On a more serious note - hasn't anyone noticed more and more serious DJs drop the DJ from in front of their name?
I noticed that a few years ago on flyers, but not recently. Maybe it's just the norm, not to include the DJ prefix now. It's suprisingly common for people to use their real names instead of an alias too.
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Princess_E
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 Posted - 2007/03/29 : 04:21:16
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Originally posted by Chris Goldfinger:
then for example take dj retard (whoops dj rankin) take knob has got a cheek even attempting to call himself a dj he can't mix, he can't even play tunes at the right speed!!!!!!!!!!
KILL DJ RANKIN
i agree with that in full.
i downloaded one of his mixes called "i just died in your arms tonight" or so the title read...
Hard house?
more like Shit House....
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Brian K
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Posted - 2007/03/29 : 08:09:57
do you usually wait a year to reply to a topic?
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clarke101
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Posted - 2007/03/29 : 09:18:38
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Originally posted by Brian K:
do you usually wait a year to reply to a topic?
We could start a new craze. Replying to year old topics :P
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Chris B
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Posted - 2007/03/29 : 12:02:29
Dj seems to mean different things to different people.
A dj can be a guy on radio talking over songs, the original meaning of a dj.
In modern club music is a guy who mixes and chooses records.
And to the kids is someone who blasts shitty samples over cheesy pish music.
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Henrik K.
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Posted - 2007/03/29 : 15:30:56
A PROPPA DJ is half def always pissed and full of drugs on the tour 24/7!
and when not working @ home producing! :D
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Underpants
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Posted - 2007/03/29 : 19:12:26
Technically DJ stands for Disc Jockey.... sooo if u "Technically" want to be a dj u should be able to spin teh vinyl
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