Dod

Playlists are a nice idea but I'm sure I could post some of mine up and you would all ask: "what the heck?!?"! They do not explain that moment when you kust know that different crowd is going to react to something a little more unorthodox. I totally agree that the best way to learn this is to go out with someone else and see how they react over time, in different locations, with different people. Looking at a list on screen is, in my opinion, useless. Maybe a little different in terms of mixing ideas (Stayin' Alive goes perfectly into Scissor Sisters BTW) but at the end of the day it's all

"Saw Her Standing There" always seems to work for me, normally play Monkees "I'm a Believer" beforehand too!

Not wanting to conflict with the above poster too much but I would stay clear of Jimmy Shand for traditional music. He is obviously a legend on the Scottish folk scene but there are some much better ceilidh bands for parties, with a much bouncier sound. For a good selection try Scottish-Irish - prices are great and delivery time has always been good for me. And "Letter from America" is one of those tracks that can leave them still singing at the end of the night when you are packing up! Pity it bugs me now but it's all about the punters.....

5star, What you ahve mentioned is the normal stuff that I'd play up here (Aberdeen). Best version of FOS is the Corries one (as they penned it) and there is no real alternative to Runrig's Loch Lomond. Proclaimers are the only other group in that sort of popular/traditional genre that goes down well at 'mainstream' parties. Or are you needing some ceilidh stuff? Something like a Strip the Willow is always popular later on in the night but few know how to do them without being able to call the steps (essential for weddings up here!), but I find with even a semi-lively crowd they work real

Cheers for the help guys! Software is not the problem it seems, nor is the recording level. I dont think it is the cable going from the mixer to the line in/mic socket on the laptop as I checked it and it's ok. Might be a soundcard problem? I'm getting a very faint input with a sort of occasional cackle. At my wits end as I really want to record these mixes!! Any new ideas http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/533.gif Cheers in advance!

I know it has been done before but none of the other topics quite answer my question.... I want to record my mixes in my bedroom onto my laptop so that I can listen for errors etc. What software do I need? I have tried Audacity but it does not seem to work. I would rather the software was free as I am a poor student...... But failing that i'm getting saving for an I-key

I have a little bit of a rule with this one. If the 'mate' asks/assumes that it's going to be free, they get charged. If they offer to pay/ask for a quote i usually offer to do it at a 'reduced' rate. Did one last summer for a mate who was willing to pay double the going rate, he got it for a pittance as I knew if it was me needing a favour from him i'd get it. Most people who know me know that i'm busy and that I rarely do 'freebies' but it was a nightmare at school when I was heavily in demand to do free gigs at house parties. Hmm paid gig in a nice venue or someones living room for fr

I'm 20 and have been DJing for 5 years now, I rarely play for my own age group and feel happier doing weddings/corporate doo's and 40ths upwards. All throughout that time i have had the comments "how the hell can he do this wedding", "hes too young", "he will just play 'new' music all the time". And every time I get the same comments at the end: "your music selection was spot on tonight", "you played some great tunes that I have not heard for years tonight" It just makes things an uphill struggle from the start, but I always seem to win them over. Its a perception thing with age and there i

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QUOTE The DJ who taught me used to say that if you can't think of anything to say after this track, then better to not say anything at all!. That is one of the best bits of advice you will ever hear. Some think that it is necessary to be over talkative on the mic, people often thank me for not yapping all night and actually doing my job - playing music!

Hi folks, Been a lurker for a while and decided that I must start posting! Currently working up the cold north (well Aberdeen!) for a few companies. Don't specialise in anything in particular, apart from a good party! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/042.gif

Andy Stewart is good if they are all quite drunk and up for a sing-along. C.S. is right - only go with a few folk tracks, bring out the patriotism at the end of the night with a few sing-alongs and you will have a room of very happy Scots!

Ok, first post time....... Seeing as there doesn't appear to be many (maybe there is and I dont see them!) Dj's from Scotland on here i'll throw my bit in. Try a of Ceilidh dance - Gay Gordons is a good one as most will know it, and strip the willow is a good one for later on as well. Proclaimers - 500 miles is a good one as is Runrig - Loch Lomond (for the end). Apart from that we don't actually do anything that different!! (Well going by what others on here say anyway!) Best CD is "I love Scotland" Link and at £4.99 you cant go wrong! Dod