Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2003 1:44 pm
Like 15 minutes is enough time to judge a DJ!
Occasionally it isRon wrote:Like 15 minutes is enough time to judge a DJ!
Yeah with you we'd only need one songRon wrote:Like 15 minutes is enough time to judge a DJ!
I thought the concept sounded silly to begin with. Now, I really feel that way. How many songs can you play in 15 minutes, 3 - 5 songs. The rules above sound goofy.djstarr wrote:I've heard through the grapevine that each DJ will have 15 minutes to show off their best stuff, then after everyone has spun the winner gets to DJ the rest of the evening. Anyone care to confirm this?
One would hope..falty411 wrote: I also think the audience members at HJDF will be a whole lot more educated than your typical "Dance Contest Night" at the local bowling alley.
The other interesting thing about the schedule is that the Harlem night tour (i.e. bar hopping) starts at 9 on Sat. and the Battle of The DJ's starts at 10......coincidence? I think not...Nate Dogg wrote: Additionally, a lot of factors will influence the contest:
* The time of the DJs slot
* The order of the DJs
* The popularity of the particular DJ, not necessarily their ability as a DJ, but a measure of how friendly they are with the rest of the crowd.
I agree, but Jesse and Rayned are masters at reading the crowd.main_stem wrote:Dude I'm thowing down for Reuben. Given the criteria I think he best suits it.
Do you call the below "strict guidelines"? If you do, then it looks like you need to expand your collection. I've kept specific track lately, and every set I've DJed in the past couple months fell into the category and I wasn't even trying (that is, with the exception of a few novelty pop westie tunes that I play once a night at most. And I definitely wouldn't play at this type event). What's so strict? Tell me, what part of your individuality at a regular dance you'd DJ at is considerably limited by the below guidelines?Swifty wrote:I think it's going to be pure luck. 15 minutes & strict guidelines gets rid of most of the participants individuality, if you ask me.
Please excuse my ignorance; I'm really confused by this comment. Should the Harlem night tour be during the day instead? Or should it be Fri night or Sun night during one of the live band events? I don't think I get your point.djstarr wrote: The other interesting thing about the schedule is that the Harlem night tour (i.e. bar hopping) starts at 9 on Sat. and the Battle of The DJ's starts at 10......coincidence? I think not...
I think the pint of contention is this line here, "...come prepared to do the best job you can representing Lindy Hop music that you think shows off Harlem and its gifts to the world."Shorty Dave wrote:Do you call the below "strict guidelines"? If you do, then it looks like you need to expand your collection. I've kept specific track lately, and every set I've DJed in the past couple months fell into the category and I wasn't even trying (that is, with the exception of a few novelty pop westie tunes that I play once a night at most. And I definitely wouldn't play at this type event). What's so strict? Tell me, what part of your individuality at a regular dance you'd DJ at is considerably limited by the below guidelines?Swifty wrote:I think it's going to be pure luck. 15 minutes & strict guidelines gets rid of most of the participants individuality, if you ask me.
a. 85% of the music played must be played or composed by African-American
artists.
b. No cartoon music. Period.
c. No West Coast music. Period.
d. No Neo-Swing. Period.
Well put and more to the point.GuruReuben wrote: As I said somewhere else (I forget where) Janice should have just said play 100% music by musicians (or composers) with a strong Harlem Jazz scene influence instead of playing a race card that could have gone without saying.