Dj- ing has become foolish,no talent is required

in #music8 years ago (edited)

To mix a two song and make a smooth fade in and fade out is not easy.Especially if you dont have a possibility to speed up or down the tempo of each song.It was not easy to mix two songs on record players in 70 ies because they have not a tempo ajustment,so it was not possible speed up or speed down the song.Even if you try to make the mix ,that was very shaking disharmony mix.

When the first turntables with speed adjustment hit the markets,the whole concept of mixing two songs showed up.Djs could find the same rhythm tempo of songs by adjusting a speed fader built on the turntable.It was possible to make a mix of many song in countinous mix at the same tempo.The interesting thing was that talent is required to do that.Not everyone could do mix.Most of the djs just loose the beat on could not find the same tempo of previous song and coming song in the mix.

Despite mixing,the music in the clubs and festivals are very loud and it makes the situation even worse.Loud music makes it difficult to hear the music in the headphones.The first song is playing in the speakers,and the second song is playing on your headphone and dj is trying to find the same rhytm tempo to mix it up.Some very talented djs were able to make a continuous mix of lots of songs in the same tempo.Even to make the mix sound very harmonize.The next step in mixing was the use of the third turntable."Catch" the same rhythm tempo at the three song at the same time was  a hell of job.If you manage to do that,you could take one part of the song or just one sound from first song ,another part or sound from second song,and the same from third song and create a tottaly new version of song.There were just a few djs who really could do that.That was a great and beautiful era of dj-ing.

Compared to vinyls,cds become cheaper and writable.Instead of buying 20 new vinyl records,you could write your 20 favotite songs on the writable cd.Slowly,cd players which simulate the turntables hit the markets.Cd player with adjustable speed of the song.Digital technology also built in the first digital counters for tempo.It was easier to find the tempo for mixing two songs together.The big display on the front of cd player showed the right speed.In that time,a lots of new dj rised on the scene. It was much easier to mix the music and many of them saw the opportunity to become famous.

Not only mens,but women also.Beautiful girls have learned the tips and trick how to mix,and they went to play in the clubs.Some of them fast become famous and shaken the dancefllors.But also shaken their tits and ass.Men audience was satisfied.


Few years after,besides cd players , lots of djs started to use laptops for mixing.The advanced technology allowed djs to use programs for mixing.The program inside itself has beat counter,it shows the song in graphic interface and also has  revolutionary "stupid"button called sync.When this button is pressed ,the computer program calculate and set the tempo for songs in the mix.Actually,the computer program makes everything needed for good mix.The dj only control the overall mix and define when to fade out or fade in the next song.At this stage dj-ing become very foolish.Everyone could do it,because computer program make it for you.


A tons of djs appeared by the night.Not just girls and boys ,dads and grannies,but celebrities also.And no talent was required.The technology makes all for you.Behind the decks,with headphones on head,appeared pallete of semi talented persons,from starlets, bodybuilders to president of goverment.


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Nowdays,when the young talented person start as dj,he will become lost in the sea of nonsense.It is almost impossible to pop up as a good dj when there are tons of djs who use computer program to mix the music.The fees for gigs are also low.One of my friend told me young djs now play for cookies or box of cookies.

The only way to jump out from mass of djs,is to make your own production,your own songs.If your songs become popular,then the organizators will call you to play as dj in the club.It is also important for dj to play not just music from other musicians,but include his own songs in his mix.

Regardless,dj-ing  has never been so easy.There has never been so much djs.


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Love the Paris Hilton Photo lol.

I used to DJ in the late 90s and early 2000s. Two turntables and a mixer, and vinyl. I wouldn't have a clue how to do it today. All software, I suppose.

It's easy to learn now mate, but just harder to get DJ gigs

"Two turntables and a mixer, and vinyl"that is what mixing technique is all about.And talent is required.Today,computer programs mix it for you.
Regards

Thanks for this post. I've been interested in DJing for a long time and couple of my friends are professional DJs. I hope to learn how to DJ as an hobby in the next couple of years. :)

Do not use computer programs,use your hands and ears to mix the music.That is real skills and will be appreciated in the future again.
Cheers

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