Brides 'Laptop' concerns.

[Shaun]

I had an email last week from a Bride...

I was also wondering how you did your music. at my sisters wedding the guy had a laptop and didn't really interact with anyone it made the atmosphere a bit low as no one really got up to dance. I was wondering if you did it the same with just a laptop


Looking forward to hearing from you so I can get an idea of how the night will go

I just found it interesting that with so many variables that can have an impact on the success of the night and entertainment...her perception was DJ'ing 'with a laptop' was the issue.

[Excalibur]

I had an email last week from a Bride...
...her perception was DJ'ing 'with a laptop' was the issue.

Marmite. Customers either seem delighted that you're using the most powerful possible tool for the job, and can offer a wide choice of music, or worried that you'll just set it on automix and wander off. Mine last night was delighted to see the laptop, was worried about too much interaction, and ju7st wanted

I was also wondering how you did your music. at my sisters wedding the guy had a laptop and didn't really interact with anyone it made the atmosphere a bit low as no one really got up to dance. I was wondering if you did it the same with just a laptop

And there we have the crux of the matter. That's cause, not effect. The problem isn't with the laptop, it's with the driver. Doubtless, young Shaun will reassure the bride that she can have exactly the level of interaction she wants. Simple customer service.

I'm not going to get drawn into the chatty/silent debate, I'll merely point out that at times, you have to engage with your audience, not just press play.

[Andy P]

Its just a case of making her realise that the lap top is a tool much like record decks and that the DJ's personality is not connected to the device

[Daryll]

Its just a case of making her realise that the lap top is a tool much like record decks and that The DJ's personality is not connected to the device

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Daryll

[Excalibur]

Its just a case of making her realise that the lap top is a tool much like record decks and that the DJ's personality is not connected to the device

I know DJs where the laptop undoubtedly has more personality.

[Nakatomi]

Heh a very new slant on a very old problem. Hope you get a good booking out of this Shaun & show em we're not all lazy so & sos.

[musicology]

Seems she blames the laptop and not the dj for some reason. She must think if you are using a computer then it's the machine making the music choices, or perhaps that you can't use a mic if using a lappy? Good old Joe public never cease to surprise us!

I know DJs where the laptop undoubtedly has more personality.

[Excalibur]

Seems she blames the laptop and not the dj for some reason. She must think if you are using a computer then it's the machine making the music choices, or perhaps that you can't use a mic if using a lappy? Good old Joe public never cease to surprise us!

Now there I disagree. This is something which we've discussed many times before. It only takes one DJ with the laptop set on automix, paying little attention to the job in hand to justifiably sow the seeds of doubt in a customer's mind. I've seen such " DJs" at work.

[Jim - Scotland's Party DJ]

I'd assume she means (and I could be wrong) that he spent most of the night with his head stuck in the laptop instead of interacting with the guests.

[Excalibur]

I'd assume she means (and I could be wrong) that he spent most of the night with his head stuck in the laptop instead of interacting with the guests.

But surely young man, he was " letting the music do the talking " ? Isn't that now the preferred method of working, as far as I understand?