DJs, don't do this!

[OllieJames]

Hi all,

Found this video, and actually some points in it, although a little obvious, are pretty good. Some parts are pretty damn funny too!

YouTube- DJs Dont do this

[rob1963]

Hi Ollie,

You're right...some good advice in there, and he seemed to be making three main points.

Firstly, don't surf the web while DJing, as this could cause the laptop to crash, which is not good if it's being used for music playout! Also, it doesn't look very professional to someone (maybe even the client) who comes up to chat to you. I agree with this.

Secondly, he says don't sit down. We've discussed this on the forum before. Whilst I agree with this, I don't think it applies early in the evening when you're playing background music.

Thirdly, he says we should take requests, which sounds obvious, but clearly isn't...as more people come up and ask if I take requests than those who just ask me to play a certain song. Therefore, the perception of many people is that we DON'T take requests, although I'm not sure why this is.

[OllieJames]

Firstly, don't surf the web while DJing, as this could cause the laptop to crash, which is not good if it's being used for music playout! Also, it doesn't look very professional to someone (maybe even the client) who comes up to chat to you. I agree with this.

I agree, I think the only acceptable time to surf the net is to download requests.


Secondly, he says don't sit down. We've discussed this on the forum before. Whilst I agree with this, I don't think it applies early in the evening when you're playing background music.

I also agree with this, Rob. I'm not going to waste my energy standing up during a 1 - 2 hour sit down meal when I'm going to have to be standing up during the party anyway.


Thirdly, he says we should take requests, which sounds obvious, but clearly isn't...as more people come up and ask if I take requests than those who just ask me to play a certain song. Therefore, the perception of many people is that we DON'T take requests, although I'm not sure why this is.

That's a fair point actually, come to think of it at my last few gigs I've been asked if i'm taking requests rather than the guest just asking me to play a song...

[Corabar Steve]

Personally, I think he's an opinionated prat.

[gaza]

Yes, i bet he is the life and soul of a Party.

[rob1963]

I'm not going to waste my energy standing up during a 1 - 2 hour sit down meal when I'm going to have to be standing up during the party anyway.

For me, it's not really about wasting energy.

To be honest, I'd just feel like a prat if I was standing behind the decks twiddling my thumbs for an hour & a half while the background music auto-played & while everyone else was sitting down & eating.


Personally, I think he's an opinionated prat.

Despite that, do you agree with any of his suggestions?

[Corabar Steve]

For me, it's not really about wasting energy.

To be honest, I'd just feel like a prat if I was standing behind the decks twiddling my thumbs for an hour & a half while the background music auto-played & while everyone else was sitting down & eating.



Despite that, do you agree with any of his suggestions?
Only don't look at porn while you're working.

Taking requests is hardly an original suggeation.

[simonp]

Personally, I think he's an opinionated prat.

:agree: plus he's an aussie - nuff said :D

[jeff wood]

when the woman said about not surfing the net,,

i think he's got confused,

what she probably meant was, the dj was using a laptop.


the fact is, when you see a DJ using a laptop, it really does look as if he's checking his emails, and thats probably what the woman meant.

but hey, the image of a laptop dj is probably another argument for another day:D

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

the fact is, when you see a DJ using a laptop, it really does look as if he's checking his emails

Can people see behind your S&H booth then Jeff?

They certainly can't see behind mine and even if they could, I have never had anyone in 7 years ask me if I'm checking emails.

[UltraBeat Entertainment]

Well that video was pointing out the obvious:bang:

Don't watch porn while working:eek: You mean there are actually DJ's out their fiddling while there working:eek: Thats nasty!

The whole stand up/sit down is the DJ's personal choice surely? Personally i like to stand up but i wouldn't be offended if i seen a DJ sitting down. Not like its affecting there performance in anyway.

I have never come across a DJ that point blank refuses to take requests.

I think that blokes a complete :Censored: if honest :shrug:

[rob1963]

I have never come across a DJ that point blank refuses to take requests.

But possibly quite a few who take requests but don't then play them, which is pretty much the same thing, really.

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Sorry but I never sit down behind my console. Maybe its just me but if theres a sit down dinner and I dont feel its right me standing there I'll have a playlist set up on numark cue and set it to auto dj then stand away from the seating area but somewhere I could watch the gear.

[ppentertainments]

Must admit, I am amazed how many DJ's browse this and other DJ forums whilst Dj'ing, even during 'prime time'

Although I put my hand up and have logged onto the 'top 10' lists for inspiration on more than one occasion, :o but always using my phone or netbook.

[Penfold42]

So what gig did he have on wedding, engagement, 21st......who cares....:confused:

NICE!

[Corabar Steve]

So what gig did he have on wedding, engagement, 21st......who cares....:confused:

NICE!
Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that one.

Makes him a self righteous opinionated prat with double standards somewhat doesn't it?

[Penfold42]

Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that one.

Makes him a self righteous opinionated prat with double standards somewhat doesn't it?

:agree:

How can he say one thing and really don't care over the important item's...after all...he's only going to spoil someones big day, no harm there then.....

[Charlie Brown]

Personally, I think he's an opinionated prat.

Agreed.

I can't even stand the tone of his voice - I reached 1.45 before turning it off.

[yourdj]

"just a wedding anyway"

says it all really. he should have a back up mic too - I assume he did not have one ready to go?

[Excalibur]

"just a wedding anyway"

says it all really. he should have a back up mic too - I assume he did not have one ready to go?

One? :confused: One? :eek: One? :mad:

Standard gigs: SM58 cabled for self on tripod. SM58 wireless, also for self. AT wireless. Senny 825, Shure LC22,Behringer 8500 ( ?) for backup. If it gets really bad, AT Liberator wireless.

Beat that Vectis. :p :p :p :D :D

[rob1963]

he should have a back up mic too

Indeed.

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[CRAZY K]

One? :confused: One? :eek: One? :mad:

Standard gigs: SM58 cabled for self on tripod. SM58 wireless, also for self. AT wireless. Senny 825, Shure LC22,Behringer 8500 ( ?) for backup. If it gets really bad, AT Liberator wireless.

Beat that Vectis. :p :p :p :D :D

Dear oh dear Peter, you need something you have absolute confidence in and only carry a spare in your kit bag lying around under the table/stand just in case.

Not half a dozen mikes:bang:

Oh and you dont mention the spare batteries either at the ready.:eek:

What I am I talking about:confused: :confused: :confused:

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[Corabar Entertainment]

Not half a dozen mikes:bang:Mike Smith, Mike Reid, Mike Tyson........ (3 more to go! :D )

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