“Good DJs adapt; bad Djs gripe.”
I ended up putting that on my Facebook Page.
I can understand some angst the older DJs can have for the Pauly D’s, Paris Hiltons, and what not…but the rest is more in my book older guys now seeing their 15min of fame dying, and thus they’re mad.
I remember the times when it became super-difficult to land a gig, when I noticed in the club/rave realm the only value you had was in “how many heads you bring out”. I usually tell disgruntled DJs to take a step back, or retire to a hobbyist level. Many will then grumble how it’s not fun without a receptive crowd, but I’ll respond then how it seems they care more about the rush or attention over the music…and thus should just play pop music in trendy spots. Blah blah blah.
I used to be negative…but mainly at the politics of the scene. I tried very very hard to not bring said hate on other DJs…especially mainstream music ones. When I stepped back into a hobbyist logic again, I fell in love with DJing like I reunited with an old girlfriend…even if all I’m doing is posting mixes online.
I should find podcasts seeking guest DJs.
