Sitting or standing?

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

think along the lines of lead vocalists whom are just lead vocalists, Peter
I cannot think of one that performs sitting down

Whoops, didn't read that bit.

[Larry B Entertainment]

think along the lines of lead vocalists whom are just lead vocalists, Peter
I cannot think of one that performs sitting down

Il Divo

[Pe7e]

But to be fair, he would look pretty silly playing a Yamaha grand while standing up.

Personally I think Elton John looks silly whatever he does Most pianists choose to sit down during performances whilst some choose to stand, John Lee Hooker and John Lord (Deep Purple) spring to mind. The operative word is of course choice, I don't think weather they are seated or standing makes one iota of difference to their performance.

[Larry B Entertainment]

Personally I think Elton John looks silly whatever he does Most pianists choose to sit down during performances whilst some choose to stand, John Lee Hooker and John Lord (Deep Purple) spring to mind. The operative word is of course choice, I don't think weather they are seated or standing makes one iota of difference to their performance.

But do they play grand pianos ?
Doing a 2 hour concert leaning over a piano wouldn't do his back much good

[sleah]

I'll sit from the start, during background music, or during a buffet/speech etc, otherwise it's standing, possibly resting for the odd few moments if my back is aching. I always stand when I speak or if a customer approaches.

I think the simple rule of thumb is follow what the customers are doing - not litterally though

It is OK to sit and be more laid back when the punters aren't directly participating in your performance i.e. during background music and buffets when they are arriving and chatting, finding a table etc and of course eating. Anytime there is dancing (or supposed to be dancing) then stand.

That's worked for me and other DJ friends for many years now

EDIT: of course generally stand up to make an announcement - you won't find the Wedding MC sitting down to announce the arrival of guests or the begining of the speaches etc

[Pe7e]

But do they play grand pianos ?
Doing a 2 hour concert leaning over a piano wouldn't do his back much good

It would only do it half as much harm as it would to a DJs back after leaning over his decks for 4 hours

[A1DL]

It would only do it half as much harm as it would to a DJs back after leaning over his decks for 4 hours

I disagree. If an upright or grand piano were designed for the pianist to be standing up, the keyboard would either be higher by default or be adjustable. An electronic keyboard player, playing standing up, will adjust the height of his board/s to suit his posture.

A DJ will typically place his/her decks at the optimum height to work them, to avoid limping home with backache after reaching down to play CDs for 5 hours. The height of placement from the ground may be influenced by the height of the individual and whether he/she plans to stand or sit whilst working (and what suitable hardware he/she has to position the equipment safely and sturdily). It would take a fool to place the decks & mixer so ridiculously low (or high) thus making the job uncomfortable!

[DeckstarDeluxe]

I disagree. If an upright or grand piano were designed for the pianist to be standing up, the keyboard would either be higher by default or be adjustable. An electronic keyboard player, playing standing up, will adjust the height of his board/s to suit his posture.

A DJ will typically place his/her decks at the optimum height to work them, to avoid limping home with backache after reaching down to play CDs for 5 hours. The height of placement from the ground may be influenced by the height of the individual and whether he/she plans to stand or sit whilst working (and what suitable hardware he/she has to position the equipment safely and sturdily). It would take a fool to place the decks & mixer so ridiculously low (or high) thus making the job uncomfortable!

Thats the proplem I have had with "all in one" sets ups using a flight case. The display was angled at such a way that I had to lean down abit to be able to read the display (very important as Im a digital dj). Did an three hour gig on a boat (hence why i had to use an all in one rather than my denons) and my back was killing me at the end!

[Shaun]

I stand up for the entire period I'm booked, including background music and buffet.

Nothing against those that want to sit down for periods. I just prefer to stand.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I stand up for the entire period I'm booked, including background music and buffet.

Nothing against those that want to sit down for periods. I just prefer to stand.

Me too.

It's always been a sort of unwritten rule with me.