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by Platypus
Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:49 am
Forum: Song IDs
Topic: [Answered] Stompin' at the Savoy, George Gee with Frankie
Replies: 5
Views: 7301

My left leg and shoe are in one of the picture on the inner liner notes. Ah, the joy of rolling eyes when you point and say "that's my foot!"
by Platypus
Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Songs about duckies
Replies: 13
Views: 11352

Surry with a fringe on top
mentions ducks in the lyrics.
by Platypus
Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:46 pm
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: Making Playlists In Advance
Replies: 8
Views: 32203

It isn't about picking the absolute best song at first, but at picking the first few and see where they lead you. Chose a song about something in your life right now: valentine's day or bad weather or songs about New Orleans when they went to the Super Bowl or a friend having triplets. Ask someone f...
by Platypus
Sat Nov 12, 2011 8:35 am
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: DJ Summit coordination question
Replies: 15
Views: 50620

The Admin stuff provides the most headaches. Definately a good topic.
by Platypus
Thu Sep 15, 2011 5:07 am
Forum: Swinging Music
Topic: Looking for Romance
Replies: 8
Views: 7284

I love being here with you - Barbara Morrison Don't Falter at the Alter - Cab Calloway So, if it is for a wedding: At one point, we had a rash of weddings and were all DJing each other's nuptials. We burned all their song choices on CDs and presented it to them after the wedding. Even get requests b...
by Platypus
Sat Sep 03, 2011 4:41 am
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: The Evolution of Working as a Swing DJ
Replies: 16
Views: 55834

Definately a long way from the DJs back in '89....who lugged crated records and had to lift them up a ladder to a DJ booth above the dance floor at our local club. :-)
by Platypus
Wed Mar 16, 2011 3:19 pm
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: mixing styles
Replies: 11
Views: 37294

Someone once mentioned "20 BPM" as a good change up or down. Enough difference to notice, not enough to be too abrupt.
by Platypus
Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:29 am
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: mixing styles
Replies: 11
Views: 37294

I usually leave a few seconds between songs...enough time for the couple to thank each other, walk off the floor, and find a new partner.
by Platypus
Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:05 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Beats Audio
Replies: 6
Views: 7752

All I know is that in the past few months, I have had at least four people say something about the difference in sound between me using a sound card and others who don't. Dancers DO notice.
by Platypus
Wed Nov 17, 2010 3:57 pm
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: Why limit songs by a particular band in a set?
Replies: 12
Views: 38409

If you stick to one artist, are you varying the sound? Early vs late Ella, for example?
by Platypus
Mon Oct 25, 2010 5:05 am
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: Overplayed songs
Replies: 105
Views: 199342

so, it is great to use this list to come up with "new" suggestions for areas that haven't heard your overplayed songs.
by Platypus
Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:46 pm
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: DJ Summit coordination question
Replies: 15
Views: 50620

A general outline of the topics we covered: Introductions: “Could everyone introduce themselves and state one thing they would like to learn today?” Sound Equipment (mixer, etc) The Electronic DJ (computer, IPod, CDs, music program, etc) What do you put in your DJ bag? (cords, headphones, external s...
by Platypus
Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:40 pm
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: DJ Summit coordination question
Replies: 15
Views: 50620

I lucked out that super-experienced DJs (8-10 years) agreed to be on the panel. I just had to send them a brief outline, negotiate a bit, and say "gear it towards new dancers." They really kept their comments focused towards our intended audience. Two hours went quickly. We had about 12 at...
by Platypus
Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:30 am
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: DJ Summit coordination question
Replies: 15
Views: 50620

Thanks! Glad to know we are in sync with general topics, but gyou have given me some sub-topics to think about!
by Platypus
Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:14 am
Forum: DJ Skillz
Topic: DJ Summit coordination question
Replies: 15
Views: 50620

Cool! I like your topic areas. I had similar categories picked out, but you gave me ideas for fleshing them. Awesome!