Are any of you ambitious DJ's concerned that you are going to struggle to break into the scene. What with the rapid enhancement of technology and the use of CDR's and MP3's is it going to be difficult to distinguish between a good and bad DJ?

Indeed will vinyl be around in 5 to 10 years time?

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i'm not worried because i'm not looking to be famous. I just wanna make solid tracks and sick sets....

as for vinyl, well I can't tell you whether it'll be around or not.

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Good djs will always stick out. As for most us on here that dj either for fun or just to get a little cash. It is all about the music not to be famous.

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i dont care as long as i can do the jesus pose during epic trancey buildups and whatnot

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[quote=peloquin]i dont care as long as i can do the jesus pose during epic trancey buildups and whatnot[/quote]

What is the Jesus pose?

:What:

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just google paul oakenfold for images and you will find the pose pretty quick

[img]http://davin.ws/masterimages/pictures/oakeymassive.jpg[/img] :roll:

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[quote=progpopey]What with the rapid enhancement of technology and the use of CDR's and MP3's is it going to be difficult to distinguish between a good and bad DJ?

Indeed will vinyl be around in 5 to 10 years time?[/quote]

ABSOLUTELY. The technical side (beat matching) is only the beginning to the DJ craft. The artistry comes in when you get to programming, selection, the "ear" for good music, and how to put all that shit together.

The new technology is making the game accessable to more people, and giving those already in the game more options on how and what to mix, but the cream will always rise to the top-- the best DJs will be know by their work. (Save for the odd wanker who sucked his way to fame and fortune.)

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vynil will only disappear when either the demand is no longer there anymore to make/buy it, or the suppliers cannot afford to make (and sell) it for a reasonable cost.

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Yes,he is a very good DJ!!! :!: :twisted:

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vinyl is set to finish in 2009 apparently. the material used to make them is in short supply and is apparently needed for more serious things. Thats what i heard but i dont know the full truth in it. It certainly would give an indication why djs are making a jump to other formats such as computers and cd. why should the likes of sasha use a computer when he was managing perfectly ok with vinyl and was still filling clubs. his minder or the bouncers would be carrying the records for him anyway so the weight thing wouldent have came into the equation

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not necessarily...the simple ease of cd's or a laptop and the less weight involved can make a huge difference, especially when traveling on planes (less luggage, less chance of getting your record bag "stolen", etc.)..

the 2009 bit has fluttered around here and there...my guess is a by-product is discovered that's realtively cost-efficient to utilize, otherwise sure the prices would go through the roof.

as for breaking through, I'm sure many of us have the dream here and there of being in the "big time"...but if you can rise up in your local/area scene and be one of the more frontrunners or solid supporters, then you've definitely made it right there.

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does it really matter what format a dj plays? as long as he/she plays great music, does it really make any difference? the only problems i have with records are the good ones sell out, you can never find them, and the quality wears out over time...you never have to worry about that with cds/mp3s....just my 2 cents...

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As long as I get to headline one show at Crobar I'll be fine!!!!!!

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[quote=dvs] and the quality wears out over time...you never have to worry about that with cds/mp3s....just my 2 cents...[/quote]

I'm pretty sure CD's have a shelf life as well. Say goodbye to your mp3's as well in the case of a EMP strike.

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I never knew untill like 2 months ago how "lossy" mp3s were ... flac is where it's at!

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[quote=progpopey]Are any of you ambitious DJ's concerned that you are going to struggle to break into the scene. What with the rapid enhancement of technology and the use of CDR's and MP3's is it going to be difficult to distinguish between a good and bad DJ?

Indeed will vinyl be around in 5 to 10 years time?[/quote]

does it matter if vinyl is gone? the only REAL holdouts I've heard for vinyl are DnB djs, who swear ,and I believe them, that vinyl provides better bass. mp3s suck ... but other digital formats are fine ...

programming is an unteachable skill .. which is why I've always been a Nick Warren supporter. Maybe his mixing skills aren't technically as great as S&D, but his programming ... bar none EXCELLENT. He freaking made an olde 1940s song that I used to sing with my grandma into an awesome amazing dance track "the fall." which was originally "autumn leaves" -- The songwriter is the french poet Jacques Prevert and the music is from his friend Joseph Kosma. They created this song for the french movie " Les Portes de La nuit " from the Director Marcel Carn?, screenplay by Jacques Prevert with the french actor Yves Montand . English lyrics by Johnny Mercer.

PLUS warren did a sample w/Jody of gladys Knight = "the gift". That, plus his d/t skills ... well ... whether vinyl or no .. there aren't very many people who could match that vision ... with nick warren's punk and trip hop roots.

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