The Answer!
This is a great article - really short, punchy and to the point.
It’ll take you 30 seconds to read - and you’ll be glad you did:
http://www.quora.com/DJing/What-makes-a-good-DJ-a-GREAT-DJ/answer/Geoffrey-Maddock?srid=n67&share=1
My favourite part, by far, is:
[quote]The things that help you graduate to GREAT dj, in my mind:
You’re consistently playing tunes that I’ve never heard before, but am loving.[/quote]
Pretty much what I aim for every set! It’s so much more enjoyable and rewarding than just playing the same overused songs over and over.
[QUOTE]You have an exciting or novel technique that brings a new layer sonically to your performance. (eg: Turntablists or exceptional controllerists)
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This <3
That one, plus this one:
I think the first one is the most important. You should be doing lots if digging for those exceptional tunes, and it should show in your sets.
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