Rune (DJ-In-Norway)
Look, Nobody Cares That You're a DJ
You know who you are. Standing behind that deck of turntables, holding one headphone to your ear, being pretentious and aloof as you play with knobs and shuffle through records. You can just settle down, because nobody cares that you're a DJ.
1. Rave DJ --
Dude, first of all, raves were never even cool to begin with. The fact that you're still trying to "keep the party going" ten years later is bordering on The Most Pathetic Thing Ever. You can pile up all the lasers and lights and disco balls and glo sticks and pacifiers you want, but all you'll have is a big heap of Who Gives A Shit. And quit passing out all those stupid glossy promo cards announcing your latest weekly "Bliss-Chillout-Ambient-House-Electro-fest". You're 35 now -- isn't that a little old to be handing out postcards with psychadelic robots all over them? Also, your "DJ Name", whatever it is, is stupid.
2. Hipster DJ --
You silly scenesters can stand there and look as jaded and above-it-all as you want, but you're not fooling me into thinking you're some kind of fucking rock star. Say it along with me, "I am not a musician". No matter how many obscure bands you know or how big your record collection is, you're playing someone else's music. So stop acting like Mick fucking Jagger at every retarded party and gallery opening I go to. I have a pretty impressive DVD collection and know quite a bit about film history, but if I show up at your house and play Taxi Driver for you, does that make me Martin Scorsese? No, it doesn't. Also, whatever you're wearing right now, it looks ridiculous.
3. Celebrity DJ --
Hey Carlos D, Danny Masterson and every indie rocker in the world -- you're already a star. You're already rich, already famous, already spreading your "love" (and herpes) far and wide with all the groupies you could possibly want. Do you seriously need more attention? Do you need to show us that you have really excellent taste in music? Do you need to throw in an ironically bad song to show us you also have an adorable, self-deprecating sense of humor? Really, you do? Well turn off the fucking lights when you're done, assholes.
4. Angry Hip Hop DJ -- Sup dude, you're cool.
5. Angry Music Snob DJ --
I don't really care if you have rare original first-press Joy Division vinyl, you're still just a douchebag with a record player. Don't you get tired of lugging around 400 pounds of vinyl just to be ignored by bars and clubs full of people who haven't heard of -- and could care less about -- your music collection? Get an iPod, dude. And don't even THINK about launching into your diatribe about how mp3s are inferior and DJ's who use iPod's are posers. There is no "art" to DJing. I don't care if you're using turntables, iPods, a laptop or a My First Sony Record Player, you're still just playing other people's music. Get over yourself, you pretentious jackass.
6. DJ Groupie Chick -- I'm sure your parents are proud.
The point is, while I enjoy good music in the background when I'm out reveling, I think we can all agree to cut out the lame DJ worship. I mean, think of how many people you know who claim to be DJ's. Everyon'e a fucking DJ. I'm DJing right now here in my cubicle. I just segued from Bloc Party's "Banquet" into Kings of Leon's "The Bucket" - isn't that amazing?
Look DJs, before you get all pissed off.....
Chances are, whatever retarded defense you were going to offer about the "craft of DJing" or "beat matching" or "turntabilism" or whatever has already been make like 89 times. I think DJs are retarded morons, but there's no need to try to convince me otherwise. I'm not even reading your long-winded comments and they're only making my point further. Save your time and go learn a real skill.
http://blaggblogg.blogspot.com/2005/04/look-nobody-cares-that-youre-dj.html
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Hehe... thought it was quite funny, and some truth to some of it too ;) hehe
You know who you are. Standing behind that deck of turntables, holding one headphone to your ear, being pretentious and aloof as you play with knobs and shuffle through records. You can just settle down, because nobody cares that you're a DJ.
1. Rave DJ --
Dude, first of all, raves were never even cool to begin with. The fact that you're still trying to "keep the party going" ten years later is bordering on The Most Pathetic Thing Ever. You can pile up all the lasers and lights and disco balls and glo sticks and pacifiers you want, but all you'll have is a big heap of Who Gives A Shit. And quit passing out all those stupid glossy promo cards announcing your latest weekly "Bliss-Chillout-Ambient-House-Electro-fest". You're 35 now -- isn't that a little old to be handing out postcards with psychadelic robots all over them? Also, your "DJ Name", whatever it is, is stupid.
2. Hipster DJ --
You silly scenesters can stand there and look as jaded and above-it-all as you want, but you're not fooling me into thinking you're some kind of fucking rock star. Say it along with me, "I am not a musician". No matter how many obscure bands you know or how big your record collection is, you're playing someone else's music. So stop acting like Mick fucking Jagger at every retarded party and gallery opening I go to. I have a pretty impressive DVD collection and know quite a bit about film history, but if I show up at your house and play Taxi Driver for you, does that make me Martin Scorsese? No, it doesn't. Also, whatever you're wearing right now, it looks ridiculous.
3. Celebrity DJ --
Hey Carlos D, Danny Masterson and every indie rocker in the world -- you're already a star. You're already rich, already famous, already spreading your "love" (and herpes) far and wide with all the groupies you could possibly want. Do you seriously need more attention? Do you need to show us that you have really excellent taste in music? Do you need to throw in an ironically bad song to show us you also have an adorable, self-deprecating sense of humor? Really, you do? Well turn off the fucking lights when you're done, assholes.
4. Angry Hip Hop DJ -- Sup dude, you're cool.
5. Angry Music Snob DJ --
I don't really care if you have rare original first-press Joy Division vinyl, you're still just a douchebag with a record player. Don't you get tired of lugging around 400 pounds of vinyl just to be ignored by bars and clubs full of people who haven't heard of -- and could care less about -- your music collection? Get an iPod, dude. And don't even THINK about launching into your diatribe about how mp3s are inferior and DJ's who use iPod's are posers. There is no "art" to DJing. I don't care if you're using turntables, iPods, a laptop or a My First Sony Record Player, you're still just playing other people's music. Get over yourself, you pretentious jackass.
6. DJ Groupie Chick -- I'm sure your parents are proud.
The point is, while I enjoy good music in the background when I'm out reveling, I think we can all agree to cut out the lame DJ worship. I mean, think of how many people you know who claim to be DJ's. Everyon'e a fucking DJ. I'm DJing right now here in my cubicle. I just segued from Bloc Party's "Banquet" into Kings of Leon's "The Bucket" - isn't that amazing?
Look DJs, before you get all pissed off.....
Chances are, whatever retarded defense you were going to offer about the "craft of DJing" or "beat matching" or "turntabilism" or whatever has already been make like 89 times. I think DJs are retarded morons, but there's no need to try to convince me otherwise. I'm not even reading your long-winded comments and they're only making my point further. Save your time and go learn a real skill.
http://blaggblogg.blogspot.com/2005/04/look-nobody-cares-that-youre-dj.html
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Hehe... thought it was quite funny, and some truth to some of it too ;) hehe
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 2:19 am
phillydj
wow where the groupie chick's?
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 2:44 am
blackgold9
that was awesome!
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 2:53 am
cutta
i dare you to post this over at junglescene! any newbie just gets roasted by the l.a. big boys club (we've been spinning since 91 so you are shite club)
I can play guit,bass,drums,keys very well and in all my years in rock bands their were no rules and people were cool and supportive.
DNB has all these rules "it must be vinyl, bla bla" ya better bring the skills.......i have taken the time to study dj's at shows and on dnbtv.....and 95% never scratch and just flip vinyl, these snobs are the most overhyped of all time....but ya know what? 1.They are the only focal point the crowd has and 2. The electro crowd worships them so thats just how it is.
i saw one dj throw a cd in, light a cig drink a beer and kids are high fivin him like he cured cancer,
i never imagined this when i was paying 150$ for front row ticks to see eddie V Halen back in tha
day....its just stupid but hey they are your customers.......
my only goal is to play dnb at parties really loud cuz it just frickin cooks.....thats it sorry for my rant i feel better now.....
I can play guit,bass,drums,keys very well and in all my years in rock bands their were no rules and people were cool and supportive.
DNB has all these rules "it must be vinyl, bla bla" ya better bring the skills.......i have taken the time to study dj's at shows and on dnbtv.....and 95% never scratch and just flip vinyl, these snobs are the most overhyped of all time....but ya know what? 1.They are the only focal point the crowd has and 2. The electro crowd worships them so thats just how it is.
i saw one dj throw a cd in, light a cig drink a beer and kids are high fivin him like he cured cancer,
i never imagined this when i was paying 150$ for front row ticks to see eddie V Halen back in tha
day....its just stupid but hey they are your customers.......
my only goal is to play dnb at parties really loud cuz it just frickin cooks.....thats it sorry for my rant i feel better now.....
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 3:35 am
Timmyg1978
lol.. I like how it got to angry hip hop dj and just said "sup dude, you're cool", I wonder where mentaly insane hip hop dj fits in..lol;^]
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 3:44 am
phillydj
lol maybe becuase angry hiphop Dj's carry real big guns
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 3:46 am
Timmyg1978
haha, especialy if there in west baltimore..lol;^]
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 4:17 am
pdnmusic
good norway!
You missed VirtualDJ Radio DJs mixing nude at home in hot summer nights. LOL
(Don't ask for it, I will not POST the photos). LOL
You missed VirtualDJ Radio DJs mixing nude at home in hot summer nights. LOL
(Don't ask for it, I will not POST the photos). LOL
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 9:31 am
abnorm
DJing is an easy job, but someone has to do it!
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 9:46 am
pdnmusic
True,
And don't mind to me if nobody cares I'm the DJ.
I only need to have fun mixing.
And don't mind to me if nobody cares I'm the DJ.
I only need to have fun mixing.
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 9:52 am
Rune (DJ-In-Norway)
hehe... The original poster is just being ironic.. ;)
He's going at the "stereotypes" of some extreme djs... hehe..
But most djs are down to earth, and dont play for themselves - but for the crowd.
And most djs dont love themselves, but the crowd.....
But there are exceptions.. ;) hehe.. Thats why I found the original blog funny. I know a few of the stereotypes he mentioned ;) hehe..
But most djs are not like that....
And the original blogger is probably just a guy that have tried to beatmatch and couldn't fix it, or had his girlfriend stolen by a dj. Or is jealous that the dj can mix, or get girls;) I dont know...
Look, nobody cares that you are a blogger!;) hehe
but it was funny... Lauged at a couple of the stereotypes;)
He's going at the "stereotypes" of some extreme djs... hehe..
But most djs are down to earth, and dont play for themselves - but for the crowd.
And most djs dont love themselves, but the crowd.....
But there are exceptions.. ;) hehe.. Thats why I found the original blog funny. I know a few of the stereotypes he mentioned ;) hehe..
But most djs are not like that....
And the original blogger is probably just a guy that have tried to beatmatch and couldn't fix it, or had his girlfriend stolen by a dj. Or is jealous that the dj can mix, or get girls;) I dont know...
Look, nobody cares that you are a blogger!;) hehe
but it was funny... Lauged at a couple of the stereotypes;)
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 10:55 am
tunic
:o)
...but it is wrong to say something is easy until you've mastered it. I bet Zidane considers football easy and I bet Eric Clapton considers playing the guitar easy - and they certainly make it look easy ;o) Its not all about practical technique, but timing and appropriateness.
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 12:09 pm
dj seany69
I saw some nob head walking through the city the other day wearing a shirt that said " I hate Djs"...
Ahh well.. as Freddy D once sang ...."im glad im hated, i guess im doing something right...." LOL the funny thing is i dont entirely understand it but im sure its relevent.
Sean
Ahh well.. as Freddy D once sang ...."im glad im hated, i guess im doing something right...." LOL the funny thing is i dont entirely understand it but im sure its relevent.
Sean
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 2:03 pm
asymptote
Don't any of us recognise a bit of ourselves at some time of our life in those DJs???
I do, but I'm not telling you which.
I do, but I'm not telling you which.
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 2:20 pm
Rune (DJ-In-Norway)
I do too ;) thats why the blog is a bit funny, even a little reminder to keep yourself down to earth..;)
... I bet many do recognise themselves in at least one of them ...hehe ..
I do...
... but I'm not telling you which either ;) lol
... I bet many do recognise themselves in at least one of them ...hehe ..
I do...
... but I'm not telling you which either ;) lol
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 2:29 pm
Rune (DJ-In-Norway)
but gotta give djing one advantage ...
hehe ;)
hehe ;)
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 4:38 pm
Pionara
Hehehe nice post...:o)
Although it's all meant to be funny, the line 'There is no "art" to DJing' is one I must disagree with.
I must say that when I go to a gig and I hear someone say a comment like that, the first thing that springs to my mind is to ask them if they think they could do a better job. I would LOVE to be in a position where they kind of laugh off the seriousness of my question because they know that the chances are they wouldn't be any better. Obviously if the person was indeed a dj himself, that would be a different story...but then I don't really think fellow dj's are out to diss other dj's, I think if anything they would perhaps 'advise' of a different strategy.
People who say things like "that's shite mate" when you play a track are small minded in my opinion. I appreciate that most people in the world like certain types of music, but it takes an open mind to be a dj - there are various different factors to take into account, never mind just the music.
I remember showing my younger sister my VDJ and mixing up a couple of tracks, nothing major, just a silly wee ten minute mix...and she was like "I thought it was just a case of slapping on a couple of records...", well, no, it's not. It's nothing like that. I mean, fair enough, she has never dj'd in her life, but that just goes to show what people who don't know about dj'ing think about it.
Those people who go to gigs and moan and shout things like 'turn that shite off' shouldn't be going to gigs. I think people go to places to enjoy themselves, whatever the music type is. The tracks you don't like - don't listen or dance to them. As a dj i get a better indication of what people are looking to hear by the dancing on the dance floor. If they start shouting and moaning, I just think they're assholes and couldn't give a toss about what they want to hear anyway.
Personally, I would love to be able to go to a party where there is a great dj playing. It means it wouldn't be down to me to get the crowd going and make sure the music was spot on!!!
No art in dj'ing? I beg to differ. There's more of an art to dj'ing than conjuring up the complete drivel he wrote 538 words about!!!
Remember - you don't judge a dj by how they cope when the night is going well, you judge a dj by how they cope when it's going terribly. Still - funny post though...:o)
Cheers...and keep spinnin...:o)
P
Although it's all meant to be funny, the line 'There is no "art" to DJing' is one I must disagree with.
I must say that when I go to a gig and I hear someone say a comment like that, the first thing that springs to my mind is to ask them if they think they could do a better job. I would LOVE to be in a position where they kind of laugh off the seriousness of my question because they know that the chances are they wouldn't be any better. Obviously if the person was indeed a dj himself, that would be a different story...but then I don't really think fellow dj's are out to diss other dj's, I think if anything they would perhaps 'advise' of a different strategy.
People who say things like "that's shite mate" when you play a track are small minded in my opinion. I appreciate that most people in the world like certain types of music, but it takes an open mind to be a dj - there are various different factors to take into account, never mind just the music.
I remember showing my younger sister my VDJ and mixing up a couple of tracks, nothing major, just a silly wee ten minute mix...and she was like "I thought it was just a case of slapping on a couple of records...", well, no, it's not. It's nothing like that. I mean, fair enough, she has never dj'd in her life, but that just goes to show what people who don't know about dj'ing think about it.
Those people who go to gigs and moan and shout things like 'turn that shite off' shouldn't be going to gigs. I think people go to places to enjoy themselves, whatever the music type is. The tracks you don't like - don't listen or dance to them. As a dj i get a better indication of what people are looking to hear by the dancing on the dance floor. If they start shouting and moaning, I just think they're assholes and couldn't give a toss about what they want to hear anyway.
Personally, I would love to be able to go to a party where there is a great dj playing. It means it wouldn't be down to me to get the crowd going and make sure the music was spot on!!!
No art in dj'ing? I beg to differ. There's more of an art to dj'ing than conjuring up the complete drivel he wrote 538 words about!!!
Remember - you don't judge a dj by how they cope when the night is going well, you judge a dj by how they cope when it's going terribly. Still - funny post though...:o)
Cheers...and keep spinnin...:o)
P
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 5:50 pm
Andrew87
LOL at the groupie chick, the comments on that guys blog are even funnier.
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 6:36 pm
Bren F
There is potentially an art in anything, from brushing your teeth to cooking your dinner, DJ'ing is potentially as gooder art as music production (as it can be done on the fly) but not many audiences want this!! yepp DJs play other peoples (normally) bad music and that's the safest bet in most clubs.
Mensajes Fri 07 Jul 06 @ 9:31 pm
christopher griggs
The original post was so informative. Art is an expression of the human condition. I have to apply artistic licensing to the topic . Dj'ing is a 3/D artform that requires filtering information( request, who's dancing / who's not) and selecting data (music/ lighting) to provide atmosphere ( 3/D canvas).
Critique is a constant benifit to any artist , appreciate the fact that someone took time to give notice and explore the DJ.
Critique is a constant benifit to any artist , appreciate the fact that someone took time to give notice and explore the DJ.
Mensajes Sat 08 Jul 06 @ 11:41 am
