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Well, technically it was a trilogy in 5 parts but then Eoin Colfer went and wrote a sixth book.
Adams had a very particular (and beloved) sense of humour.
The 1996 Telecommunications Act wasn't the beginning, not even close. Benjamin H. Bagdikian wrote a book in 1983 called The Media Monopoly, in which he warned that mergers and deregulation had caused 90% of US media to be controlled by 50 companies. Critics called him an alarmist. By 2011, 90% of US media was controlled by just 6 companies.
Stossel's a straight shooter. Until the madia mob dissolved the investigatory program with him and Diane Sawyer. Course, she was sleeping with the boss.
It's all written about in "Media Monopoly "1980's by Ben Bagdikian, of Pentagon papers rep. That predicted the Madia current mess.
https://www.amazon.com/New-Media-Monopoly-Completely-Chapters/dp/0807061875
if you search by the ISBN it's available on Amazon, but it's unknown title, unknown author: https://www.amazon.com/Untitled-Nonfiction-SM-Be-Confirmed/dp/1501194291.
You're right that he's alway saying stuff like that, but I do remember recently him saying to someone that he's going to their show because he has a project to promote. I forget who it was.
Edit: it was the Gwyneth Paltrow interview. He said "he may have something to promote soon"
To complement Neverwhere, here's the most recent radio play they did of it. Really well done! The cast includes James McAvoy, Natalie Dormer, Christopher Lee, Benedict Cumberbatch, David Harewood, Sophie Okonedo, Anthony Head and David Schofield.
I didn't say it was good, just saying it wasn't universally panned. Look at the Amazon reviews. Some people liked it.
What do you think about this one?
"Last night a Dj saved my life" seems like it's more about history, while "How to DJ Right" has some practice tips as well.
Ben Bagdikian called it back in the 80's and was either ignored or trashed in the mainstream media. Everything he predicted has come true, and worse.
Start anywhere you want, go anywhere you want, and play anywhere you want.
That said, buy this book and read the whole thing, but particularly Chapters 23 and 24:
https://www.amazon.com/How-DJ-Right-Science-Playing/dp/0802139957
In a nutshell, you should build your set to tell a story. But there are many ways to tell a story and many stories to tell.
Your set can be a constant progression of energy, building to a climatic peak. Or it can be a series of peaks and valleys. Or a slow journey through a genre or a mood. Or a long, punishing, relentless workout. Or a series of ebbs and flows.
You can pick music based on mood, genre, instrumental qualities, energy, or even the meaning and stories they tell.
Really, it’s up to you. But no key progression formula will ever tell you what you need or how to express it.
Under $100, you could get them a Numark DJ2GO2 controller. It comes with Serato Lite, they'll just need a computer with an i5+ Intel processor and at least 8G RAM.
It's not an "essential" item, it can be used for DJing but it has limitations. Eventually they would need to upgrade but its great for practicing, and can be used as an emergency backup or portable option for low-key events.
Aside from that get them this book, which will have loads of useful information about DJing. Or, a gift card so they can buy high quality music downloads/vinyl.
Either or both of these books:
How to DJ Right (The Art and Science of Playing Records)
Both are written by Bill Brewster and are full of interesting history, insights, and interviews with top DJs.
Using the EQs will make the songs layer better against each other.
Typically a house tune will start with a beat, but the bass will take a 16 or 32 bar measure to kick in. So you can try bringing in the second tune, then trim the low off the first track when the low of the second track kicks in.
As far as how long you let tunes overlap, it depends on the tune, and the genre. Dance/pop and hip hop require shorter transitions, while house music and other EDM genres allow for some variability... but in general hip hop is 8-16 bars, and house/EDM is 16-32 bars depending on the song.
There's a great book called How To DJ Right that covers virtually every aspect of DJing, including a basic understanding of music theory. I recommend it for anyone who is starting out DJing. I read it about
(I love how in UK the same book is called How To DJ Properly!)
Stern released a book of his interviews recently where he definitely downplayed his shock jock persona in favor of him being a "serious" interviewer.
Howard Stern has major F-U money these days, and I expect him to retire soon - I think he's trying to rehab his legacy before then.
The Ticket: Full Disclosure: the Completely True Story of the Marconi-winning Little Ticket, a.k.a., the Station That Got Your Mom to Say 'stay Hard'
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Buy a book and read it. That's what most courses are anyway.
I recommend this one as it is easy to read and comprehensive:
Good luck. And check out my latest mix for some fresh tunes. Thanks.
"how to dj right" was written in the mid '00s and is therefore dated in some regards but I still found the book super helpful. YouTube and beatmatch are great supplements but this really helped me prioritize what to focus on to get the basics down https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802139957/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_ZZ2T9F6Q3TT8YF4QPSMX
10's of millions is more like it. That kind of economics of scale is stymied by the telecom monopolies.
Where is Teddy Roosevelt when we need him?
Check Media Monopoly, 1984 by the highly respected Ben Bagdikian. He forecast these troubles nearly 40 years ago!!!
AND how to fix it simply. No interlocking directories members of any interstate company.
https://www.amazon.com/New-Media-Monopoly-Completely-Chapters/dp/0807061875
It's true. Coming May 14th. Here's link to Amazon...
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All DJing consists of is playing the right song for the right crowd for the right amount of time.
Also this book was really helpful: https://www.amazon.com/How-DJ-Right-Science-Playing-ebook/dp/B003F8S75O/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=djing&qid=1601919361&sr=8-13
Great gift! I hope you get to have as much fun with it as she does!
read the book <em>how to dj right</em>. some of the advice is a bit outdated but as a whole it's a good introduction to the art of DJing — how to use CDJs (or vinyl if you're so inclined), how to think about phrases, how to put together a set that flows well. and, when you eventually get a chance to play at a gig, how to read an audience and move butts.
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How to DJ Right is a great book that covers all of the basics in a pretty informative and easy to digest way.
The last update I provided indicated the book is 544 pages and will be released in hardcover and Kindle on March 19, 2019.
https://www.amazon.com/Untitled-Nonfiction-SM-Be-Confirmed/dp/1501194291
It doesn’t have to be super expensive. Burning CDs can be a bit of a pain, but if you’re okay with that you can get a very affordable setup.
EDIT: I also highly recommend this book. A very talented DJ friend of mine gave it to me as a gift and it’s been an awesome reference. Talks a lot about FX, beat matching, and even things like keeping your energy levels in check.
Perfect! If you pick up this book (https://www.amazon.ca/How-DJ-Right-Science-Playing/dp/0802139957) you'll have loads of theory on DJing can learn/build on. I personally find having a book on my shelf to flip though easier than sifting though hundreds of opinions online. Have fun mixing!
I don't need to. Someone else did.
here's a 382 page book that will tell you everything you need to know.
I hate to sound like a dick, but I'm slightly offended by this post.
Here:
Give that a read. It'll clear this up for you. This is also a useful read:
Some advice from this bedroom DJ who just does it for fun...
This book is cheap used on Amazon and despite being dated in many ways, it has a ton of great advice.
https://www.amazon.com/How-DJ-Right-Science-Playing/dp/0802139957
Also, ellaskins on YouTube. In the beginner videos he speaks very plain and it's easy to understand.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr3_EE6O_eA71X2quaKvziw
More than anything, hop on your deck for a few tracks every day and just sort of screw around, trying different things.
As always, feel free to ask things here, check the search first, but everyone here is fairly nice for the most part.