I agree - I just think there's too much emphasis on beatmatching - most of the time I couldn't give a sh!t about it when out dancing - I just want to hear good music and I don't care how it's presented
Rob Taylor VT Librarian x8599 Hatch Desk x1088 VT Library Users' Guide -----Original Message----- From: Tristan Watkins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 14 November 2007 17:14 To: Robert Taylor; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; robin Cc: 313 Org Subject: Re: (313) Richie Interview ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert Taylor To: Tristan Watkins ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; robin Cc: 313 Org Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 4:29 PM Subject: RE: (313) Richie Interview > It's not lazy - it still takes effort to choose your tunes Like when the dude who isn't mixing spends 10 minutes between songs laboriously searching for that next perfect tune, often trying out three or four records before settling on one, probably just to look busy, possibly because he doesn't want to plan the set, maybe because he wants to play each track in its entirety in order to respect the original tunes. There are so many reasons not to beatmatch and loads to do it. A good DJ knows when to do what's right, rather than making broad pronouncements about the quality of a technique. It's a technique FFS, it's as good or bad as you make it. That said, if you're trying to make people dance (as people often do in clubs, where DJs are often found), it's a pretty useful technique for establishing a groove and keeping it going. Obviously programming is key, but arguing that programming is better than beatmatching is like saying colour is better than painting. Tristan ======= [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.phonopsia.co.uk ##################################################################################### 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. Channel Four Television Corporation, created by statute under English law, is at 124 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2TX . 4 Ventures Limited (Company No. 04106849), incorporated in England and Wales has its registered office at 124 Horseferry Road, London SW1P 2TX. VAT no: GB 626475817 #####################################################################################
