DJing is...

Single sentences please, maybe with an explanation following...

... simply playing music

it can also be:

... a artform

in daktari's land it is:

... playing music a manner that has some form and relevance to me and what I am trying to accomplish with the particular selection of music

fun

a good way to loose money

a status symbol

a great way to collect amusing anecdotes about the general public

deeeeelish

...a freedom of expression through music.

...superficial

..the selection, arrangement and blending of musical tracks in a logical yet sometimes random progression which effectively transcends feeling(s) or vibe(s) through oneself and onto the listener(s)

Wanky enough for ya?

how about:

..both the most underrated, and overrated artform or skill in modern music

...the transference of ones state of mind onto another's through the medium of sound.

About bang on Grinder...

I like that Bob.

I'll add, ..... playing music in a manner that has some form and relevance to me and what I am trying to accomplish with the particular selection of music and which sparks a new level of appreciation and/or enjoyment by people who may previously have been into something different.

RW

simply put... it is my passion

"I can now say DJing is....."

bollocks

...ruining my life.








Im averaging 4 hours of sleep a night.

Im behind in the rent because Im trying to support a serious vinyl habit while still suffering major withdrawal symptoms and pangs of deep regret when Im outbid on tunes on ebay.

I think my hearing is getting worse... or my workmates are just speaking quieter these days.

I get irritated when people dont move in time to what Im listening to.

My idea of romance is whispering the lines of old trance tracks in my girls ear.

I walk in break-step.

I have to keep asking people to turn their high's down when theyre speaking to me.

AND

I think Im starting to emit a low frequency hum

addictive as fuck

Not an excuse for alcoholism or a drug habit.

Sorry.

Don't get the scene, and the source confused.

a way of life.

A spritual thing

I'd agree.



I like this one!

...playing tunes you like and mixing them together to create one continuous rythym.

Simple.

A waste of time.

The domain of the wanky/pretentious fame seeker.

Rarely a means to a quick blowjob.

... still a lot of fun

better than working at Starbucks

Jack had a groove

theraputic.

The only form of escapism that involves a crowd of people.

subjective.

a way to keep u from killing people

fo. real?

DJing is best done at Night.

...where rhythm is life, and life is rhythm?

Oh no wait that's g funk...um as you were

why? i love djing during the day

7 times out of 10 we listen to our music at night.

...a tangible manifestation of ones love for the music and the power it has to effect emotive response in people.

Oh...and a pretty handy way to blow off steam when you get sick of the rat race.

p.s. apologies for the resurrection of the thread

Djing is all about having a fancy haircut.

Whats the for? Are you saying it's not??

*flicks fringe*

DJing is what happened when they fired the band.

(at least in Germany: http://einestages.spiegel.de/static/entry/deutschlands_erster_plattenprinz/36171/auflegen_und_durchstarten.html?s=1&r=1&a=5261&c=1)

....and also involves made-up names, said fringes, and the weird dichotomy of bedroom vs dance club

(my italics)

you sayign DJs are wankers?

love for music