Berlin Wall Party
November 17, 2008 by Jay
A big big thanks to Katherine and Ravi, and Christina and Fritz! I think I can finally say I’ve gone from bedroom wannabe to a REAL DEAL amateur dj.
- brought your own speakers? check.
- borrowed a second set of PC speakers from a friend? check.
- played mp3s off your laptop? check.
- mixed with a usb midi controller? check.
- compiled a wholly uninspired list of songs on the theme of the party? check.
- made other wannabe bedroom djs jealous? check.
- faded the chorus out to a silent crowd? check.
- coaxed a few bodies to move to the rhythm - but not enough to spark a “dance party?” check.
With my bases covered, I can set my self-deprecation aside and say, “y’know, out of all my experiences playing out (4 total, 2 complete disasters), it’s never a bad party if your friends show up.”
And to all you professional djs - watch out! I’ll be back in ‘09 with cdj-800s and more mp3’s, some possibly ripped from real vinyl!…soon as I get a room with 3 digits of sq footage and decks.
