There is plenty technology out there for people to rock along with their laptops - all kinds of controllers and gadgets that you can rock out with if you are performing with, say, Ableton Live. I think it's more that some just don't see themselves as "performers", don't want to work that hard, or for some reason aren't considering all the possibilities available.
David ---------- Original Message ------------- Subject: Re: (313) iPod DJ Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 13:58:50 +1000 From: "Cyclone Wehner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: 313 Detroit <313@hyperreal.org> > I have seen some pretty boring performances for both final scratch and > vinyl... I don't think you can always say one is better than another. > Yeah, but 'tis merely the novelty of it all I imagine. Most big DJs who > are playing out on Final Scratch probably haven't really had the gear > for long, especially when you express the time they've had it as a > percentage of their total time on the 1s and 2s. I agree, but for me the FS have been consistently disengaging even with great programmers. I think that's a good point on the adjustment process. But I miss the physicality. There's little movement. You may as well listen to a mix CD at home in some cases. I think it can affect the atmosphere. Maybe some new technology interface will allow for more movement - or free the DJ from having to watch a screen. > It's the perennial challenge, IMO - how do you turn an electronic music > performance into a 'show'? And furthermore, ought you to? Interesting point. Show or not, I want to sense a presence. I am not feeling that with the screen - it is a barrier. The programming opportunities are incredible but the physicality of the experience has been sacrificed. No wonder that even Sasha - yes, Sasha - who has eschewed vinyl says he hopes that Mills never gives up vinyl because he has so much presence behind the decks.
