Paul Berger (paulberger65@yahoo.com)
Sat, 8 May 1999 23:14:22 -0700 (PDT)
Hi All,
This has been a very interesting thread to watch, and like all other
discussion threads, it serves to affirm where everyone stands on the
issue. I've been interested in production work for a long time now, and
even with no experience in the field, I've absorbed a good amount of
knowledge just by hearing and reading interviews with producers and
artists. I can tell you right now that I would never front as a
turntablist DJ, simply because I don't have the scratch skillz. I'm
definitely uneasy with the idea of carrying a DJ tag if I want to play
out at all, but there seems to be a need to have a DJ name if you do
anything like that. It's almost as if you get hemmed in by having a dj
name. It's as much bullshit as the idea that you're not a true DJ if
you use CDs instead of vinyl. C'mon, who gives a shit, anyway? If
someone said to me, "I liked your set, but it would be better if you
used vinyl", I'd ask if they were really listening. I'll even go out on
a limb here; IMHO, VINYL SUCKS. When CDs first came out, I couldn't
believe how bad my vinyl LPs sounded. The only way I'll ever buy vinyl
again is if the music will never make it to CD.
Of course, if the music is crap, having it on CD won't fix it. The
most wack-ass tune won't be any cooler if it's on vinyl, either. So if
you really want to be true to the game, open your ears and listen.
Don't be a slave to style or image, because that stuff gets old.
A good producer has good ears. Without that, he's just another guy
with an opinion.
I'm tired now.
Take Care-----Paul Berger(aka DJ Mars)---
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