BUMP!
I think you'll all hate me, but fuckit, what do I care, Pah.
Such negativity from you lot, OK if you don't like something fair enough, but to keep on slagging it at every oppertunity seems a bit OTT to me.
I've enjoyed watching this show, missed the first couple, but loved the rest, here's a write up I've done on another forum, far far away...
{1st post}
The Joy Of Decks
Anyone been watching this?
(My dad has been taping it for me, as I'd forget it was on and I've been catching up with it each week when I've seen him, my dads cool like that)
I've missed the first episode, but seen the rest so far, it's the last one next Thursday...
It's only on for around 25mins, but has been quite good, I didn't like the episode where they were each advised on what to wear, styling in DJ'ing is something I think you should develop yourself (or if like me you just don't bother, and wear any old shit - fuckit, it's the music that you spin that makes you)
The chosen 4 and their mentors are:
Anthea - Mr C
Clodagh - Sister Bliss
DM Cut - Roni Size
Ryan - Tom Middleton
In the last episode they were to play a set in a big club having already played out in smaller clubs in the UK and Ibiza, and each of them have also made their own tracks with the help of their mentors, Ryan & Tom Middleton's being the funniest and funkiest, as Middleton is insane and loves to record the swishing of leaves and any outdoor sounds he can capture with his trusty minidisc...
They are all good, although my money is on Clodagh, an Irish girl who, out of all of them has only been DJ'ing the shortest time (2 years) she is really good, her attention to detail is amazing, mixing is spot on and she has a great energy, also I noted a lot of jealously from her mentor Sister Bliss after completing her warm up set at the big club, Bliss announces "If I'd have come in and seen her DJ'ing I'd have wanted it to be someone else" and going on to say she is just in a warm up DJ slot, and should respect that. Bullshit, she was just miffed as Clodagh played a blinding set and played some of the tracks she was going to play in her set, she "tore it up big stylee" and Bliss couldn't accept that.
Also, why I think Clodagh will win it next week, along with her energy and love (genuine) for what she's doing, she is keen to try new things, using 3 decks (none of the others did this, not even her mentor!) and looping/using f/x units to help her mix.
Also for an ITV program, this is bloody good!
http://www.thejoyofdecks.tv/
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{2nd post}
Well I saw the last one yesterday when I went to see me dad...
All the DJ's along with their mentors went to play a set each at Liverpool's club - Nation.
Their mentors warmed up for them, then they went on (I bet that felt odd for the mentors, having to warm up heh)
Then a panel of judges debated and decided upon 1 winner, no runner up, no BFH for the losers, which I thought was a bit shit, fancy just the one winner? Even the DMC Mixing Championships have runners up, who each get a small prize as way of thanks for getting to the finals.
Anyway, Ryan Shaw won it, and a bearded Tom Middleton looked ever so proud.
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So what did the 4 DJ's have to say for themselves?
Anthea:
She played what sounded like a good strong set, she did lack confidence, but it's understandable when you're nervous, you aren't always going to be on top form.
Clodagh:
The girl has balls, class and a real 'fuck off attitude' she takes risks, ok her first mix wasn't good, but she quickly recovered and you could tell the crowd loved her! she should have won in my opinion, or at least come 2nd, but there was no 2nd place, bah.
DM Cut:
Can't say I was ever impressed with anything he did, I found myself cringing a few times where he was using an MC and Vocalist over his DJ'ing, also playing mostly his own stuff in his set I thought was a bit anal.
Ryan:
So, really he won it as he played for the crowd, playing the most familiar tracks and classics! - that's cheating in my book, ok he's got tons of confidence in what he's doing, but it felt like he was a wolf in sheeps clothing...
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Over and out
I think you'll all hate me, but fuckit, what do I care, Pah.
Such negativity from you lot, OK if you don't like something fair enough, but to keep on slagging it at every oppertunity seems a bit OTT to me.
I've enjoyed watching this show, missed the first couple, but loved the rest, here's a write up I've done on another forum, far far away...
{1st post}
The Joy Of Decks
Anyone been watching this?
(My dad has been taping it for me, as I'd forget it was on and I've been catching up with it each week when I've seen him, my dads cool like that)
I've missed the first episode, but seen the rest so far, it's the last one next Thursday...
It's only on for around 25mins, but has been quite good, I didn't like the episode where they were each advised on what to wear, styling in DJ'ing is something I think you should develop yourself (or if like me you just don't bother, and wear any old shit - fuckit, it's the music that you spin that makes you)
The chosen 4 and their mentors are:
Anthea - Mr C
Clodagh - Sister Bliss
DM Cut - Roni Size
Ryan - Tom Middleton
In the last episode they were to play a set in a big club having already played out in smaller clubs in the UK and Ibiza, and each of them have also made their own tracks with the help of their mentors, Ryan & Tom Middleton's being the funniest and funkiest, as Middleton is insane and loves to record the swishing of leaves and any outdoor sounds he can capture with his trusty minidisc...
They are all good, although my money is on Clodagh, an Irish girl who, out of all of them has only been DJ'ing the shortest time (2 years) she is really good, her attention to detail is amazing, mixing is spot on and she has a great energy, also I noted a lot of jealously from her mentor Sister Bliss after completing her warm up set at the big club, Bliss announces "If I'd have come in and seen her DJ'ing I'd have wanted it to be someone else" and going on to say she is just in a warm up DJ slot, and should respect that. Bullshit, she was just miffed as Clodagh played a blinding set and played some of the tracks she was going to play in her set, she "tore it up big stylee" and Bliss couldn't accept that.
Also, why I think Clodagh will win it next week, along with her energy and love (genuine) for what she's doing, she is keen to try new things, using 3 decks (none of the others did this, not even her mentor!) and looping/using f/x units to help her mix.
Also for an ITV program, this is bloody good!
http://www.thejoyofdecks.tv/
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{2nd post}
Well I saw the last one yesterday when I went to see me dad...
All the DJ's along with their mentors went to play a set each at Liverpool's club - Nation.
Their mentors warmed up for them, then they went on (I bet that felt odd for the mentors, having to warm up heh)
Then a panel of judges debated and decided upon 1 winner, no runner up, no BFH for the losers, which I thought was a bit shit, fancy just the one winner? Even the DMC Mixing Championships have runners up, who each get a small prize as way of thanks for getting to the finals.
Anyway, Ryan Shaw won it, and a bearded Tom Middleton looked ever so proud.
--
So what did the 4 DJ's have to say for themselves?
Anthea:
She played what sounded like a good strong set, she did lack confidence, but it's understandable when you're nervous, you aren't always going to be on top form.
Clodagh:
The girl has balls, class and a real 'fuck off attitude' she takes risks, ok her first mix wasn't good, but she quickly recovered and you could tell the crowd loved her! she should have won in my opinion, or at least come 2nd, but there was no 2nd place, bah.
DM Cut:
Can't say I was ever impressed with anything he did, I found myself cringing a few times where he was using an MC and Vocalist over his DJ'ing, also playing mostly his own stuff in his set I thought was a bit anal.
Ryan:
So, really he won it as he played for the crowd, playing the most familiar tracks and classics! - that's cheating in my book, ok he's got tons of confidence in what he's doing, but it felt like he was a wolf in sheeps clothing...
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Over and out
as ever!
