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- sherman0
interesting debate. I am a dj, i dont play out alot and i love to collect music.
I agree to a degree that a dj gets overpaid to play other peoples art. Certain djs who cater to the mainstream probably started out with the best interests at heart however, I would be led to believe that they have become jaded as the money came in and as they fail to stay on top of progression and just general lack of interest.
its actually takes alot of skill and practice to become good at being a dj. long days and nights getting it right, not to mention alot money spent on records, knowledge of music and ability to be a performer.
they are basically paid to ensure people dance and have a goodtime inplace of a probably more expensive live band or musician.as for the laptop debate that one will go on for eternity. personally i dont think watching someone who stands behind the screen of a glowing laptop while on stage using some form of digital mixing software is entertaining. at least mixing records adds some visual stimulis to the performance. I am all for the laptop as a tool in the studio or as part of multiple tools used ina live performance however i think this debate will rattle on for time to come.
a dj is just another person who either loves music and wants to share it or loves getting paid for playing it.
i perfer to keep my day job and keep sharing music when i get the opportunity to play out.
what was i talking about?