>I think that the problem is that the DJ is a fad because he or she isn't
>an integral part of the musical making process. I really can't tell
>there is any scratching on some of the metal-rap stuff (not that I
>listen to it). But when the DJ is part of the process, the end result
>is much better.
To be honest, I've always had a problem trying to work with a turntablist
musically. Not much in the
way of attitude, but musical input/roles...
Battle DJs appeal to me since they have the technical skillz, but, I dunno,
when I try to discuss musical vision
they don't seem to get it. Some of them just wanna battle. Some are real
gifted musically but they don't wanna play out, they just wanna stay in the
studio. Some are down for performing but totally lack the skills. The only
time I've worked with DJs live, I'd just tell them, okay, scratch
during this section, for the next song, don't scratch so much, then the
next song go nuts during the breaks, etc.
Ideally I'd like a DJ to not just be a turntablist but a soundfreak as
well, working effects, filters, maybe even playing samples. But I'm still
hard-pressed to find one.
Elson
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