Hmmm, although I will agree that set up is important, I also feel that
the dj should
be able to play and be interactive with crowds whatever set up is
there. Rock
star or no rock star. Think about any other huge, open-air event.
You gotta rock!
The real problem is the damn screen playing film loops instead of
projecting what the
performer is doing and/or djs who can't keep the groove going in a
open-air set up
(i.e. jim masters).
g.
P.S. Cy, I owe you a email...been crazy busy.
Cyclone Wehner wrote:
You're not gonna get really amazing sets until the space between the crowd
and DJ is worked out. This is one of few things I had a problem with at the
DEMF. It's nothing to do with the DJs, the music, but the set-up. You need
the right setup to create a vibe. That's why the after parties were so
special, they were intimate andyou could feel it. I even liked St Andrews
Hall, at least you can see and feel.
DJs like Kenny, Stacey and Laurent are very interactive (I only say these as
I have seen they play really memorable sets). You couldn't even see Stacey's
face because of some wack banner at the stage near the river (forgot its
name - was it Motor?) and watching dude is such a treat. Unless they borrow
some of DJ Rush's platform boots or something. Plus in the arena they need
to use those screens. It was a set up for a rock star, not DJ culture.
My favourite stage was the one that Eddie Fowkles and Alton Miller played on
as it was close to the people and almost at their level. Or even the
underground one.
I'm still waiting for the truly great set that makes *everyone* go
"wooo"! Some have come close, but nobody has claimed the prize yet.
You all know what I mean ... There are great sets, and there are great
sets where everybody in the house is *down*.
phred
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