DJ Skillz (France) - Winning performance from The 2019 DMC World DJ Final - 2 x DMC World Champion
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Sorry...but IMHO...that's not really music...
The guy definitely has some skillz,
but not the kind of stuff I would attempt, or even want to do. I kind of agree with @dunlopj; that kind of stuff would not be considered music by the majority of my clients. However, my business has always catered to an older demographic.Is this the kind of stuff you want to play? Nothing wrong with it, if it is, but it’s definitely more showmanship than musicianship IMO.
I would't listen to it in the car but like Dj Bobcat said it takes a lot of skill
From Wiki -
"DMC World DJ Championships is an annual DJ competition hosted by Disco Mix Club (DMC) which began in 1985.
DMC’s World DJ Championships, sponsored internationally by Technics and Ortofon, has grown over the years and the formats of its competitions have developed along with demand. Originally intended to be a DJ mixing battle, DJ Cheese introduced scratching in his routine in 1986, changing the course of future DMC battles.*
The DJs are allowed a period of exactly six minutes to perform."
*and IMHO, not changing it in a good way. Scratching has it's place - just look at the transitions Chris did in his first "Virus Video" of 70's music. In general, that stuff is hard to mix, and scratching can help, especially with transitioning to a very different BPM. However, like all things, just because you can do something doesn't mean you should. I personally have no use for scratching as an entity unto itself, regardless of how good you are at it.
But hey, that's me - I can assure you the manufacturers of the $2000 plus mixers, that are generally used for this, absolutely LOVE it.
"DMC World DJ Championships is an annual DJ competition hosted by Disco Mix Club (DMC) which began in 1985.
DMC’s World DJ Championships, sponsored internationally by Technics and Ortofon, has grown over the years and the formats of its competitions have developed along with demand. Originally intended to be a DJ mixing battle, DJ Cheese introduced scratching in his routine in 1986, changing the course of future DMC battles.*
The DJs are allowed a period of exactly six minutes to perform."
*and IMHO, not changing it in a good way. Scratching has it's place - just look at the transitions Chris did in his first "Virus Video" of 70's music. In general, that stuff is hard to mix, and scratching can help, especially with transitioning to a very different BPM. However, like all things, just because you can do something doesn't mean you should. I personally have no use for scratching as an entity unto itself, regardless of how good you are at it.
But hey, that's me - I can assure you the manufacturers of the $2000 plus mixers, that are generally used for this, absolutely LOVE it.
Nothing wrong with it, if it is, but it’s definitely more showmanship than musicianship IMO.
Exactly...
DJ's still do that? If so, do they make money?
I guess it's a thing but it's like nails on a chalkboard to me.
I guess it's a thing but it's like nails on a chalkboard to me.
This was the company who providing the technical event production / audio visual equipment for the DMC events. The turntables are technics 1210's with modified motors allowing for pitch bending & the mixers have wireless faders - Pretty amazing events to go & see, sound is insane as well plus after parties
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Talented for sure, but I would rather watch a more musical show as I find it much more entertaining.
There are plenty of amazing turntablist (scratch DJs) that play for dance crowds that could rock a wedding like no other.
A-trak, Spylce, Ztrip, and the best of them all, DJ AM (R.I.P.)
Regarding pay, the club DJs that can scratch well get paid the most. It's just a fact. A lot of these guys charge $1,500 per hour and provide no equipment.
There are plenty of amazing turntablist (scratch DJs) that play for dance crowds that could rock a wedding like no other.
A-trak, Spylce, Ztrip, and the best of them all, DJ AM (R.I.P.)
Regarding pay, the club DJs that can scratch well get paid the most. It's just a fact. A lot of these guys charge $1,500 per hour and provide no equipment.
Definitely room for all skills in the various aspects of the dj spectrum... i doubt most of these DMC champions give much thought to weddings or bat mitzvahs as that is not their audience.. They have arenas full of people who enjoy what they do...and trust me... that 6 minute set requires a lifetime of blood sweat and tears to get anywhere near the finals.... ive been watching these religiously since around 89 when i got a bootleg vhs of one of the competitions... back then it took even more speed and skill to switch records ...cue ...and proceed.
Everyone is certainly entitled to consider it "noise" ... to those who've attempted and it and actually understand that though they may make it look easy...it most certainly isnt...... so im a proponent of supporting those who truly spend some time with their craft.... pushing it further...
Skill can be many things... maybe its wire management... maybe you can load a van perfectly like the final board in tetris... for others...it is about music knowledge... mixing...scratching...etc....
At the end of the day... we just have to choose our path and strive to push it to the next level
cc
Everyone is certainly entitled to consider it "noise" ... to those who've attempted and it and actually understand that though they may make it look easy...it most certainly isnt...... so im a proponent of supporting those who truly spend some time with their craft.... pushing it further...
Skill can be many things... maybe its wire management... maybe you can load a van perfectly like the final board in tetris... for others...it is about music knowledge... mixing...scratching...etc....
At the end of the day... we just have to choose our path and strive to push it to the next level
cc
Absolutely not typical. Only BIG names get that kind of money. No one in my city or most cities, for that matter, could ever make that scratching. People would be holding their ears.
Drugs and alcohol will do that ..
Thing is, a lot of these DJs are spinning at very exclusive private events for Google, Facebook, etc.
That's fine .. most of those events are less about music and more about "show".
Not necessarily, the DJs that spin for celbrity events aboslutely care about music. The best DJs put together a slick mix with super creative mixing, keeping the crowd on their toes, guessing to what's coming next, and with nice and clean scratching to enhance the mix. A backspin outro transition gets old. They are the DJs who demand $$$
Why is it that the people that dis scratching have never heard it done at a high end event, bar, or club?
I try very hard to scratch on beat and cut to the rhythm, but I know my place, and I am not as good as the top DJs, so I just go easy, as bad scratching is down right awful. Maybe you have heard that.
At this point, I also find it second nature to "cut in" when mixing. I find it quite boring just to hit play. I like to feel the music and and pulse with the beat using my hand on the record.
I would say I am on par with Nick Spnelli , who has made quite a name for himself at SCE and in the wedding industry.
Go give a listen--https://www.instagram.com/djnickspinelli/
Why is it that the people that dis scratching have never heard it done at a high end event, bar, or club?
I try very hard to scratch on beat and cut to the rhythm, but I know my place, and I am not as good as the top DJs, so I just go easy, as bad scratching is down right awful. Maybe you have heard that.
At this point, I also find it second nature to "cut in" when mixing. I find it quite boring just to hit play. I like to feel the music and and pulse with the beat using my hand on the record.
I would say I am on par with Nick Spnelli , who has made quite a name for himself at SCE and in the wedding industry.
Go give a listen--https://www.instagram.com/djnickspinelli/
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Many of us have no need to spend more on a cover charge and a drink than we can buy several bottles for ... especially listening to music we would never listen to otherwise
BTW, I have been to high end clubs like Hakkasan Nightclub in Vegas .. just not my scene.