ianuss wrote: » Happy hour at the bar folks!
ro_chez wrote: » Its not what you say...its how you say it! :pac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQYz3QUyKOI
jonnny68 wrote: » haha fu*kin deadly, a true techno nutter if i ever seen one and a seriously underestimated DJ too :D Mark EG is a legend :cool:
ro_chez wrote: » Indeed. He gets a hard time from some, mainly the purists who think so because he plays the odd hardstyle set (nee hardhouse), which I cant stand myself. But I would say theres noone who gets a crowd going like he does, and he's sober as a whistle to boot! Some of his techno productions are quality, under The Anxious sudonym, and he also runs a decent techno forum at blackoutaudio.co.uk named after the label which he also runs.
Android 666 wrote: » 'Ooookay! This one is for all the fat ugly bitches!'
jtsuited wrote: » I believe it's pronounced 'all the single laydeez!'
Joebits wrote: » Djs. What do you say on the mic? What do you say even when there is nothing to say? Im looking for useful phrases and lines to throw down to keep the crowd entertained and to let them know i'm actually there..etc :P
Android 666 wrote: » If you ever feel like talking while DJing, just remember this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFe41uvBq2I ... and stay silent.
RMD wrote: » What type of crowd are you playing to? If it's in a club I haven't heard a DJ talk during the most commercial of sets even. Last time I heard a DJ use a mic was in Wezz. If you're playing parties, weddings etc it seems normal enough there.
Joebits wrote: » Finally, somebody with a normal reply.
ianuss wrote: » Where's leggo when you need him?
Joebits wrote: » Finally, somebody with a normal reply. Playing to a very mixed crowd. Could be a 21st, a 30th, an engagement party..etc Looking for stuff to talkover on the mic. Its always nice when the DJ interacts.
leggo wrote: » Yo. Just seen it. It depends if you're good at talking or not. If MC-ing is a strongpoint it can be a massive asset...or it can be your downfall. I've seen DJs who do great mixing and then come in with a weak arse bit on the mic that overrules all of the good work they've put in. If you're doing mobile gigs, just keep it simple and cheesey. Remember that the person who's function it is is the star and focus on them. "Give a big loud cheer for Derek!" and so forth...nothing too complicated. Gets them on your side, out of their shell and receptive to the stuff you're playing. At the start, only come in when you feel its absolutely necessary. Welcome them to the night, tell them to throw their requests your way, announce food, last orders, get the birthday boy/girl up and say goodnight. Nothing too hectic. Then when you get a bit more confident...if you feel talking adds to your set, you'll know when you can come in and when to just shut up and play the songs. I used to do pro-wrestling before this, and also work in radio, so talking over songs and working a crowd is a strongpoint. I'd throw in jokes, funny lines, slaggings and so on throughout the night to give it a more wholesome, personal feel. But if you're not loud, confident and able to convince people to have a good night through your few words, leave it to the bare minimum. And, as someone already said, it's not what you say it's HOW you say it. People listen to tone more than actual words. Finally, NEVER crash a lyric. If you can do the old radio trick of talking up to the lyrics, it sounds great, but crashing a lyric just makes you look like an amateur and gets people WANTING you to shut up. Your talking bits should be a way to keep the set fresh and interesting, not distract from it.
I have a PhD wrote: » I was hoping you were a troll account Joe but you have a long history here. Owning the crowd, lol. Are you a coke fiend?
Joebits wrote: » Excellent advice there compared to the other completely stupid off topicers! Anyway, thats of great help to me. I know it takes time/practise and maybe it isn't my strong point but I feel like I have to improve on it you know. Sometimes I get awkward looks but I know I'm a good DJ. I know a lot about music and only play the most relevant songs to the situation. Being able to own the crowd on the mic would be great. Saying that I do try and I do the welcome along, happy bday shout outs, and requests, enjoy your night..etc Apart from that I feel like I should be saying more(I get MAX 3-4 requests). I'm not bad at it, and I never crash lyrics, that is a really amateur thing to do. Talking on the mic, in busy clubs where the tunes are pumping, shouldn't be a problem because you GET A RESPONSE...not that I've done a big club although I hope to sometime! Basically my point is I get function rooms and pubs and the likes and I often feel like i'm not getting a response. I want to hit the club and start a woo-der-it-is!! Basically, it's hard talking at calm, settled functions with little to NO response. leggo, that's the exact advice I was looking for, really appreciate it. Is there other advice you have from the topics I've discussed above? What can I do to get more interactive with my crowd? To improve my MCing skills?
electrogrimey wrote: » A DJ shouting 'let's go fucking mental'? Really? If you were at a gig, and saw a DJ do that, would that not make you cringe?
