quoted 5 lines I am talking about those people who practiced scales, arpeggios, keys,> I am talking about those people who practiced scales, arpeggios, keys,
> modes, etc... and have an understanding of music theory etc... and then
> perform live in real time on an instrument utilizing that knowledge and
> practice to impress a croud. To me a musician must have all of that and
> most DJs don't.
oh, well so much for all the ideas surrounding atonality.
quoted 9 lines DJs are DISK JOCKEYS... they are like the guy on the radio choosing> DJs are DISK JOCKEYS... they are like the guy on the radio choosing
> selections to fit the mood and playing other people's stuff.... How can
> that be confused with being a musician???? Radio DJs aren't musicians!
> they're commentators and record collectors... or more like interior
> designers except they set a mood in sound... A few of them (probably the
> best ones) also compose and play instruments and probably spin their own
> compositions and such, but these are the few and the proud and the
> brave, and their musicianship comes from these other activities, not
> from spinning.....
Right, like the Dj Qberts and the Kid Koalas. Heck, they're just like Amon
Tobin (who actually plays a mean harmonica, but doesn't record himself).
Nevermind that because their instruments are needles and black disks
instead of well-established wood-and-brass concoctions.
cheers,
/derek
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