I dunno - I rarely look at a DJ when he's spinning, so he could be semaphoring the crowd and I wouldn't know - I get more out of looking at the crowd, esp. my friends and seeing their reactions to the music, rather than craning my neck to see a DJ nodding his head or pumping his fists - I can do that myself, thank you very much. -----Original Message----- From: J.T. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 3:01 PM To: Martin Dust; 313 Detroit Subject: Re: (313) ..earth calling francis....or other berlin goers....
you dont have to perform like a seal and bounce a ball on your nose. it seems very simple to understand that watching movement is more entertaining than watching something standing still. but i also disagree with good dj becomes great dj part. a great dj could be standing still but it wouldnt matter cus the floor would be packed anyways...right? or is it those little movements that get people on the floor? it probably makes the crowd a little more inclined to dance if the performer isnt standing stiff as a board. maybe. i dunno. maybe that's what disco balls are for. maybe it depends on the crowd. i know people that dance to white noise. but you kinda do have to conclude that from a popular standpoint, the dj's who will be able to turn on "any" crowd and get them dancing and having lots of fun are probably getting down themselves. it just notches up the celebratory atmosphere an inch or two... celllabbrratoryy...dammit wheres my coffee >OK, then, First off, what a load of boll*cks. What you are basically saying is that by "performing like a seal" you are magically transformed from a good DJ to a great DJ - absolute utter rubbish. The case in point, Surgeon, he clearly speaks through his music and that's the way he is, he doesn't perform but who actually does? Last weekend I watched Karl scream Ov Power into his face from a couple of mill away, he didn't bat an eyelid, it's who he is - and Karl is completely the opposite - which is why it works. Now, we (S23) on the other hand go nuts because it's the way we express ourselves - we even go for when we practice because it's natural to us but don't think for a minute that Surge isn't giving it 100%. It just a different way. I think it's a crying shame that unless you do something like a two step dance by the frigging Drifters you aren't a "great" DJ in your eyes, that is just proper mentalist. Right, I've got a cake to bake... Martin ##################################################################################### Note: Any views or opinions are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Channel Four Television Corporation unless specifically stated. This email and any files transmitted are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank You. #####################################################################################
