What makes a good DJ...

[.bhodiie.]

In my opinion its someones who add his own stamp to their set. Dj's generally play other peoples music (unless of course you produce all your own tracks). So a DJ who adds his own touch to a track or set is a good DJ. Whether it be samples, scratching, beat juggling, or just tricks youve learned through the years. When you listen to their set you can recognize that its DJ *name* set. In my opinion that makes a good DJ. No matter what genre of music.

[wishbone]

anyone not coked out during their set.

[tiedye]

Knowing how a track will affect the crowd, choosing tracks in order to build them to a high-energy momentum without them really noticing it, seamless mixes unless otherwise intended... and most importantly, playing shit regardless of whether it's old or new or overplayed or never heard so long as it sounds good. That's last bit is a concept that is out grasp for most Van DJs, but at the same time, the ones that do impress me usually earn the label 'great DJ' in tenfolds.

Oh, and playing great music that isn't necessarily the latest craze is usually a good thing. That's why I love hearing hardstyle and dubstep played out... and why I love to play really dark techy breaks. They sound great and it's refreshing to hear something different.

[.bhodiie.]

Originally Posted by tiedye

Knowing how a track will affect the crowd, choosing tracks in order to build them to a high-energy momentum without them really noticing it, seamless mixes unless otherwise intended... and most importantly, playing shit regardless of whether it's old or new or overplayed or never heard so long as it sounds good. That's last bit is a concept that is out grasp for most Van DJs, but at the same time, the ones that do impress me usually earn the label 'great DJ' in tenfolds.

Oh, and playing great music that isn't necessarily the latest craze is usually a good thing. That's why I love hearing hardstyle and dubstep played out... and why I love to play really dark techy breaks. They sound great and it's refreshing to hear something different.

Agreed, especially the part where you said playing shit regardless of whether its old, new, or played out as long as it sounds good.

[t-skywalker]

i think its someone with heart. who enjoys what they do. who interacts with the crowd while they spin. everything else will hopefully come into play=)

[wishbone]

yea crowd interaction is key

Blank and Jones make me love trance!
And there's no sarcasm there...they do :(

[.bhodiie.]

Originally Posted by wishbone

yea crowd interaction is key

Blank and Jones make me love trance!
And there's no sarcasm there...they do :(

By crowd interaction do you simply mean looking up and smiling? Bobbing your head? Recognizing the crowd?

[wishbone]

Originally Posted by .bhodiie.

By crowd interaction do you simply mean looking up and smiling? Bobbing your head? Recognizing the crowd?

maaaybe you missed where i basically gestated the notion that blank and jones do more than that, thus they are set apart from all the boring trance DJs out there.

but that's ok, skip.

[tiedye]

Ah, who am I kidding? Gucci sunglasses, big tits and an ass that won't quit. That's all I want to see.

[.bhodiie.]

Originally Posted by wishbone

maaaybe you missed where i basically gestated the notion that blank and jones do more than that, thus they are set apart from all the boring trance DJs out there.

but that's ok, skip.

Oh, no im just trying to learn something here. Ive never seen Blank and Jones mix live. What is it they do?

[.bhodiie.]

Originally Posted by tiedye

Ah, who am I kidding? Gucci sunglasses, big tits and an ass that won't quit. That's all I want to see.

Agreed, especially the part where you said big tits and an ass that wont quit.

[-evil-duerr-]

Originally Posted by wishbone

anyone not coked out during their set.

stimulants are a performance enhancer in most cases. If anything it should improve a set.

I think the problem is crappy dj's thinking an 8ball is gonna make them any more than a crappy dj high on coke. This is a problem considering the abundance of crappy djs in the scene.

so I guess what I'm trying to say is... to the djs who maybe the next q-bert or z-trip - im totally cool with you havin a toot before the gig!

[-evil-duerr-]

all seriousness. this is my opinion of not just a good dj. but a great dj..


- Stage presence, charisma (enjoy yourself! i dont wanna see screwface junkie grimacing behind the decks like someone just pissed in his kokanee. SMILE! ITS A PARTY!!!!)
- Crowd interaction (don't overdue it! we just wanna hear the music, but don't forget about the audience: find a balance)
- Track Selection (self explanatory)
- Technical Skills (mixing,turntablism etc.)

what sets the great djs from the good djs...

ORIGINALITY!!! surprize me! I wanna hear the freshest tracks, nostalgiac songs, unheard bootlegs and unreleased original work (if the dj produces as well)

and nowadays with the advent of the dvd decks, there is more of an expectation for DJs to incorporate a visual aspect to their performance i.e. the great Mike Relm.

[project.one]

Someone who plays something I dont hear every single event I go to!

[DefJef]

a mean filter face

[CharlieTuna]

It really comes down to playing the right track at the right time.

[mojo]

play music that makes me want to dance. if you don't i will probably think you are rubbish.

[TrItOn]

ya i agree and hot tracks and tons of equipment

for a example of that peep the link in my signature

[Chewy]

big ta tas

[RockSam]

Im sick of seeing fat ugly dj's who do nothing but mix a bunch of crappy songs together and act like there celebrities. So if your anything but that, your cool in my books.

[-evil-duerr-]

Originally Posted by RockSam

Im sick of seeing fat ugly dj's who do nothing but mix a bunch of crappy songs together and act like there celebrities. So if your anything but that, your cool in my books.

hey this guy isnt fat, doesnt spin bad tracks, or act like a celebrity.
and is also a mighty fine deputy

[Toxxin Ephekt]

Fast, Quick Qued, and Double Droppped DnB is my steez.

[Ree Fresh]

Lots and lots and lots of hype.

[ebbomega]

I don't see what validates a DJ more if the music they're playing is their own. Yeah, it validates them as a producer I suppose, but really, if Adam Freeland drops nothing but Marine Parade records, doesn't it get a little bit boring?

Mylo was an excellent example of a DJ who produces IMO because it seemed that rather than making his tracks the central force of the set, he uses his tracks to complement the other tracks he puts together into his set. But first and foremost is getting the tunes out the crowd will love, and that is and always will be the #1 skill involved in being a good DJ.

[Phrenetic]

this makes a good dj