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> You are why people hate turntablists. You gatekeep the “DJ” craft with your one true way and worship Jazzy Jeff, and look down on everyone who’s not standing
by igotsideas 8y ago
> You are why people hate turntablists. You gatekeep the “DJ” craft with your one true way and worship Jazzy Jeff, and look down on everyone who’s not standing between two 1200s, despite most of your kin moving onto DVS or other emulation anyway.
Wrong.
> You keep sitting on HN and talking about that one time you opened for DMC and shitting on a techno DJ who does nothing like what you do, and we will keep producing creative experiences in OUR format using the same equipment you do in different ways.
You mad. Who said I didn't mix techno using other equipment? Because I was in DMC, I'm just a tablist now? I was in a technical discussion and you just poured a bunch of salt into this
> Your craft is fading into irrelevance. You shouldn’t be gatekeeping kids who click with Live just because something worked for you. Techno and turntablism are dramatically different styles. Extol the virtues of doing it your way and respect that there are others. Last time I stood behind Daft Punk while they worked (swing-a-ling), they were not working the way you think they are, by the way, so you might want to check your examples.
Yeah, skratching isnt as fun as it used to be which is why I've only been mixing for years now so I'll give you that one. Who was gatekeeping kids who click live? I wasn't. I was in a technical discussion about djing.
> This might surprise you, but if people leave one of my venues feeling good and have absolutely no recollection of who I am, I still count that as a victory. I’m there for the music, not how fast I can crab walk a cross. I recognize turntablists view their self promotion differently and make the evening about them, which is why technical skill on the deck matters. I welcome trainspotters in my booth so they can see how easy it is to express themselves creatively and give their friends a good time. It’s just a way more positive vibe than... whatever it is you’re doing here.
cool? How was I creating a negative vibe?