definition of a DJ..

[Tman]

Re: definition of a DJ..

Anyone two can create music from specified equipment

[superdave]

Re: definition of a DJ..

I still think a DJ is someone that plays at clubs,parties, or for a group of people and with some frequency. I don't consider a "bedroom DJ" to be a DJ.

For example, I have turntables and lots of vinyl and can mix, but only do so at home, but if someone asks if I'm a DJ then I say no.

And if you've only played a gig or two in your life then you're not a DJ either.

[markystar]

Re: definition of a DJ..

i think a dj is a person who introduces people to new music.

that being said, there are different levels of skill, competence and technique in dj's.

:wink:

marky

[peter_griffin]

bahh you're just in "temporary retirement" ... once a DJ, always a DJ

this is correct.dj means"disc jockey"...even in the future when there discs are not even used anymore(all music will be on a chip) we will be called dj,s....also once its in your blood you can never disclaim who you have become.......
man i hope the masses doesnt start calling us "chip jockeys"

I agree, once it's in your blood, it's in there forever.

"..Chip Jockeys..", hee hee hee, I like that one.

[msanchez]

"What Would John Digweed Do"

lol, NICE!!
..pretty, um, clever

[remoh]

Re: definition of a DJ..

in my opinion, a dj is someone who can mix tracks smoothly and can create a certain atmosphere, not just play some random records

thats a good one

You're a Professional DJ if you get paid to do it, and an Amatuer DJ otherwise. Simple

true ....

[being clever]

"What Would John Digweed Do"

[Paul Louth]

Re: definition of a DJ..

You're a Professional DJ if you get paid to do it, and an Amatuer DJ otherwise. Simple

[PAG]

Re: definition of a DJ..

The term DJ was around long before the ones in clubs nowdays that like to take you on a journey and educate you.
When I first started going out it applied to anyone who played records in any type of club,any type of music,on the radio at weddings,on hospital radio where ever.

[joeSeff]

Re: definition of a DJ..

I mix records, but i don't consider myself a DJ. I think you second definition is what suits a DJ more.

What i dislike even more now is every other moron that because he mixes a groove armada track and a Dirty Vegas considers himself a hotshot DJ bragging all the time about it. I dont know about you but i've met quite a few of those.

YES DJs should take people on journeys
YES DJs should move the crowds
NO DJs don't play Dirty Vegas!!!!!!

uh-oh...I think I still have some old Hydrogen Rockers mixes. And my mother used to own a Mitsubishi. Oh well, nobody listens to techno...

[master of puppets]

Hey you don't need gigs at clubs or been payed for being a dj, for a crowd or for your dog if you likes to play recordsat partys and show music to the people you can consider a dj, but of course that not means thjat you are a great one, no one is famous in one day.

[msanchez]

Re: definition of a DJ..

ah..poop

[hulkhuss]

Re: definition of a DJ..

look up dj in the dictionary and there is a picture of...Hernan!!!! :wink:

[being clever]

Jockeys work horses, disc jockeys work music, radio disc jockeys work both radio and music. Considering semantics, a cook could be food jockey, a bartender a drink jockey, and Michael Moore a shit jockey.

So if you can really work the music, you're a DJ. Whether or not you're a good DJ is a whole other question. That's when "playing gigs" and "getting paid" counts.

[Steve Graham]

Re: definition of a DJ..

in my opinion, a dj is someone who can mix tracks smoothly and can create a certain atmosphere, not just play some random records

as long as you are getting paid for it right? lol