100% agree. A bride plans the perfect wedding and leaves the entertainment to friends with no entertainment experience and a general thought on crowd music likes and dislikes. Epic fail to what could have been a great evening.
I rent out equipment for people who only want a ipod wedding and I'm here to say most every time they call me to pick up equipment early because everyone has left home. The reason is because the DJ, if a good one will know what needs to happen and what to play to keep people on the dance floor. This is very important to keep any party going unless your just looking for background music.
i like your points man. theres got to be a level of hierarchy with the DJ and just the regular partygoer. ANYONE has an ipod. anyone can plug an ipod in cutting out the whole use for a DJ. yes, the Dj should supply some sort of mp3 player in his set because this IS the 21st century.
In my own opinion, far too many DJ's today are trying too hard to interject themselves too much into an event (wedding reception) which is supposed to be about the bride, groom, family, friends, and socializing between those, not "atmosphere in a room" with a DJ as the focus (star of the show).
Yes, you can have both... A lot of DJ's now offer a mutant hybrid combo of both just the Ipod and the full service pro DJ and MC service. There is a company in San Diego, called BrightSide Music who has been offering an "Interactive Ipod Party" for at least 5 years now.
YOU CAN HAVE BOTH... I have seen DJ's Interact with the Dance Floor and use the couples MP3 playlists as the music library, and offer majot discounts...
Is a ipod going to bring music programing skills,Creative involvement, Extensive planning,Event direction,Quality amplification,lighting = effects,talented spokes person,or a personality? NO NO NO NO NO NO NO! Do not use a ipod wedding you will lose 90 percent of your guests right away. before the bride and groom show up to the reception who will greet your guests?who will make announcements?
I have been working as a mobile DJ in Germany since 1992. I fully agree with the statement made above. But let me tell you over here it's a bit different than in the US. IPods or similar mediaplayers are rather seldom used at weddings or other private venues. But on every corner you can find an imposter with a notebook, an illegal software and thousands of MP3s offering himself cheaply as a DJ and ruining the reputation of a DJ as an entertainer. Sadly enough many people fall for it :-(
Your wrong and not being truthful to what the positive aspects are. To anyone thinking of doing this I say go for it, as long as you know what your doing. Both me and my friend did this for our weddings and it went down brilliantly. 6 hours all mixed together in ableton, key matched and with a nice flow. Not just hitting shuffle on the ipod and hoping. PA hire £70. Best man made annoucements on the mic. People dancing right through to the end.
@jjholmquist Neither is the argument that a DJ must always be better. They both have +/-'s There are some terrible people DJ'ing weddings and I've never actually heard one person say they went to a wedding and the DJ was really good.
thats an awful idea, ive seen it before it just makes the wedding/party look cheap, when ever im dj'ing i enjoy talking to the crowd and having abit of banter when they ask for songs, an ipod wont know what to play to keep the crowd happy, one wrong song and its game over, and like you said theres no atmosphere, no worries though this isnt going to last
Djs have equiptment that regular people dont hake like speakers, lighting, etc. type in on youtube: ipod wedding. This couple tried to save money by doing an ipod wedding! they spend 200 hundred dollars more than what an average dj cost!!! and they were having trouble selecting songs, someone had to keep going up to fix the playlist!! the wedding was wrecked!!!! If you want a rememberable night then stick with a Dj!!!
A wedding DJ isn't just someone who plays records, he or she should be intimately involved in the planning, and KNOW when the father/bride dance happens, announce it etcetera. We saw that go wrong in the video you mentioned. I felt very emberassed for the couple. Any mobile-DJ with any experience of a wedding ever would have done much better.
I really like the lively discussion about the death of DJs. I'm sure the same argument happened when recordable CDs hit the scene years ago. Fact is, having a good reception is not about the quality of the music, it's about the quality of the person in charge - quality which is built upon experience. Pro DJs that are successful do so because of their expertise in managing a party (it's not just announcing, playing songs, etc). Sure, bad DJs impact the market. Which markets don't have that?
We don't want a dj, first of all because we're not the dancing type, second of all there's only going to be 20 people at the reception. I understand that the "ceremony is for the bride and groom, and the reception is for the guests". However, my guests are more the foodie crowd, and dj's don't always have what people ask for. If the "gotta-dance'rs" have a void to fill, I'm sure they can find the nearest club to shake their groove thang!
you make a great point. If you want dinner music, program a playlist and let it rip. No need in having a DJ and their expense. I don't believe that was the focus of ellaskins comments. Many, many dinner parties don't have bands or DJs. For 20 people, you don't need one either. Everyone can hear everyone (there's only 20 people there). Enjoy your dinner party!
I got several people requestin certain songs....10 n maybe 15 b4 my current track is finished n some of em are gettn upset with me how do i handle that....and.... some songs i play actually condone violence n actual fights break out. one time even knocked over one of my speakers....how do i as a dj prevent fights among my audience.
just wondering...i'm a youngin so i dont know about this time but before there were DJ's and it was only bands, did a similar discussion arrise? Like DJ's vs. bands?
Ipods are no good for wedding period !!! even if you are low on money. Ipod can't tell a mood of a crowd. selecting playlists may seen like a good idea but isn't people mood change from one second to the next. Most good dj have lots of different types of music.
AND - Spacewalker: you don't need insurance for a DJ if you are your own DJ. And licensing, I am not profiting off of anyone elses music, therefore no license is needed
STOP LYING AND SCARING PEOPLE
With iTunes/iPods you still need someone to be there -you can't set it and forget it
Its the difference between a bartender and a waiter - a bartender can make drinks - a waiter just pours them
I don't want to pay for a bartender when all I need is a waiter.
Also try cracking down on bad DJ's. So many people now say they are a wedding DJ, but are horrid. I've beent to 3 weddings RUINED by the DJ. It could have been ruined by an iPod and had$2000+ in their pocket.
The iPod wedding is a fad that will soon blow by, but only after a few thousand people have to suffer through it, and bride & grooms ruin the most important day of their lives. An iPod wedding says to guests "We didn't care enough to do it right by getting an experienced, pro DJ, and we are cheap-asses"! An iPod is simply another music delivery system. I've been through vinyl, cassettes, mini-dics, and CDs. Just because music is now delivered digitally doesn't mean you can drop the DJ.
Something else to consider, DJ's pay fees for licensing, insurance, etc... The music they bring most likely was obtained through legal channels.
I would hate to be the person hosting an ipod wedding at a nice hotel who had to turn off their music because the licensing wasn't available through their ipod.
I actually rent a product called a DJ in a Box, loaded with 12000 (licensed) songs but I tell my customers with every rental it WILL NOT replace someone Live on the microphone.
Also - I'm saying THIS WORKS FOR ME. I'm not saying DJ's aren't sometimes good solution.
But I have put in a TON of work (I'm up to 10hrs) and have all the equipment - there is no sense paying someone for what I can do.
But to the general public: If you aren't capable to DJ a wedding yourself or aren't ready to lower your standards: an iPod wedding probably isn't for you
Wait - the benefit of a DJ is CONTRACT? and CLIENT MEETINGS??
I don't need a DJ because we're not doing a lot of the 'shmaltzy' wedding stuff (garter belts, chicken dance, etc)
He's just going to announce the first dance and the cutting of the cake. He is a great public speaker and a musician (so he knows the PA) so i'm very lucky.
He's not DJing - just watching the levels and introducing us-playlists are set
And I have 120GB of music on my hard drive - so we'll be fine fielding requests
I hate to say it, but you are probably doomed to failure here. Just curious , who's going to field the requests? And 120 GB of music tells me you are leaving a lot of music out, so be prepared to not have many of the requests you get.. Who's introducing the wedding party? Have you got an intro song to play for that? How about toasts and blessing? Even if you are not doing all the formalities, you need a good DJ. Not having one screams, "EL-CHEAPO!"
I sort of agree - that you can't walk up - slap in an ipod and expect it to be as effective as a DJ. BUT most wedding DJ's i've seen are AWFUL.
I'm plugging my laptop w/ iTunes in to the PA, I've downloaded AccuBeatmix to beat match and fade the transitions, and I've cut down tracks that run too long or have extended intros/outtros. My brother (the best man) will make the announcements and watch the levels
IT IS A LOT OF WORK - but it will be BETTER than most DJs. (which are few).
Prevents any "Dead Air" in the room, takes song requests and works them in, has control of the mic for a toast, directs the video and photo guy so they're in position for the "money" shots, directs the food/caters, answers basic questions (restrooms, etc.), holds lost items (keys, shoes, etc.), keeps the dance energy going (iPod shuffles to a weird song whenever), and is in control of the party as opposed to someone who's been drinking gets the iPod! Put the iPod away, idiot.
Really? We just had an iTunes wedding, and didn't have a planner. And everything went just great. I have to wonder - are people just showing up on the day of the wedding and trying to use their existing playlists? Because of course that won't work. People need to plan. If they do that, there's no need for a DJ, or... sorry... for a wedding planner.
Alot of people do not realize that Mp3 files stored on a iPod can have different sound levels as well, so unless you have some kind of volume normalizer attached, one song can be relatively quiet, and after that dancefloor deading 3 seconds of cue between tracks on the iPod, If the next track is a loud recording you will blow everyones fucking ears out!
Acutally that is only if its hooked to a decent soundsystem and not your cousins boombox that you borrowed.
I hate ipod and mp3 players and seeing people use these thing in replace of a dj, and for the dj's that use these things dont't do it, it hurts us all
It actually might have gone well, however after HOURS AND HOURS of planning and listening to how songs sounded to ensure smooth transitions, I decided to hire a professional. God forbid my computer freeze or stop working and people start to walk out on the expensive party. Plus I had all the extra benefits that most people don't have access to, and even I chickened out. I didn't want my MC friend to have to 'work' at the party, and I also wanted people to be able to request songs.
Here is my objective opinion. I planned out an 'IPOD' wedding, actually it's my computer hooked up to the halls brand new stereo equipment with lighting so I wouldn't have to rent. I also had a friend who is an excellent MC and knows how to keep a party moving. Anyway, there is A LOT of planning involved beforehand, I'm not just talking about picking out songs, you have to plan when they are played. You have to plan transition, and bunch the songs so that dancers are not confused.
As a DJ, I am biased for professionals (vs independents that run out of the backs of their cars.) So it goes without saying that I am dead against Ipods. If a bride tells me "I can get an Ipod..." I'll tell her to go ahead and do it, just expect to feel like you are the bride that every one will talk about for all the wrong reasons.
Guests at parties tend not to notice professional vendors, specifically DJs, because they have years of experience and know how to blend into the party. What guests don't think about, and shouldn't have to, are key moments where preparedness is dire. Announcements, transitioning events, having the right songs queued for the special dances, etc. Don't be cheap about your wedding or you'll regret it for years. Take the time, Hire a professional. Spend the extra $200. Wear your ipod at the Gym.
if i was a at a wedding, 21st bday etc.... and i lookd around and noticed tat there was no dj, there was a tiny ipod in the cornor, 1st of all id say 'well their not pushing the boat out' meaning their scaby with money etc.... you can not have a small ipod with a huge P.A system...... its as simple as that.
My thoughts. What a heap of shit for an idea. iPod? Get out. Its simular to an icerink. they replaced djs for some internet radio provided by the owning company! Friday night are now dead, I'm gunning to change this. They have some random kid on their radio on a friday, and the music is really horrid. No one to interact with, no choice. Go to another ice rink, superb dj, people and interact, everyone has a good time, 800+ people. Simple. Practise and enjoy :)
I haven't decided what I think about it yet -- there are a lot of kinks to work out. I will say though that the problem with DJ's commenting and saying DJing is far better than an ipod is that the DJs probably think they're fabulous whereas often the actual people at the event think they're annoying or cheesy. We need objective opinions.
i hate it, can not stand it! Ipods that is. Cos yes u got people going up changing it at random times and it just...idk its just not the same as a dj. its like comparing a vending machine and a milkbar, u get me?
I'm A mobile DJ and I think it is a bad idea to have an iPod at your event, they were ment for personal use not public, and I feel that a DJ will always keep the crowd at your event, but an iPod will be better than a bad DJ.
I'm a DJ/KJ, and I have seen other DJ/KJ's use Ipods, and I've watched them sit there and fiddle with the buttons, searching for the song, squinting at the screen. Im ripping my CD's to an external hard drive and have about 2,500 more to go...but DJ'ing using a notebook I feel is far more convienent than using an Ipod, even with the Ipod mixing board thats out!
Also, usually itunes will change the bit rate of music that you put on to the ipod to 128kbps which means the sound will loose most of the quality, Mose "decent" DJs use 320kbps for their CD's!!
wrong. you can change the bit rate that iTunes imports to. you can have from 128kbps mp3 to 1400kbps aiff/wave files. please research things before you diss them.
I went to a wedding recently and the twat DJ wouldn't put Firestarter on at mine (the best man) and the Grooms request. What a chopper. And ipod wouldn't have argued!!! ipods don't need paying either, and neither did he!!!
No I didn't think that. Cos he said he did have it but didn't want to ruin the state of his already empty dance floor. Some are better than others you see.
fair enough then mate,its just that when i dj theres nothing more annoying that someone asking you to play tunes,but at a wedding its a different environment and its about what the bride and groom want. Most people dont realise that a dj can only play whats in his bag,on his laptop or his cd wallet e.t.c obviously in your case the guy was just being an arse
hi john ,im a mobile dj in oz the ipod idea is crap wheres the atmosphere lights smoke and so on, a good night is good music and effects if you aint got that u got nothing
ps keep up the good work
pps dafridgemagnet the idj2 looks cool as i am a pc dj im looking at getting one of them to run instead of using pc
I am a DJ in Michigan and your so right. An I pod is a disaster waiting to happen. A DJ is an entertainer he leads the dances and MC the evening. He also provides the lighting to add to to the party. I use an Ipod with my Cortex only as a storage device. The DJ knows the crowd and selects music at the right time. You may have the right music on the Ipod but it might be played at the wrong time and you will lose the crowd.
I am a working dj in Waco, Tx and I have had brides say that it would be cheaper to rent some equipment and put on an Ipod. My response has been and always will be, can your Ipod make announcements, read a crowd and select that next "perfect" song, or have a personality? The answer to all of these is NO WAY!! A professional dj can and will (in most cases) have the knowledge to pick the right song, MC, and have a personality!
first of all tutor, beautifully said.... i agree completely...ipods are good for traveling, working out, doing boring routines in life etc. but definitely no good for a party... Dj's know exactly what tune should come up next for a party whereas a ipod might play a genre after a genre in a non-comfortable way(i know i'm not clear) but otherwords ipods cannot sense a good follow-up song but a person/dj can...
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I am a mobile dj in Texas and I think that those that uses an IPod is not the kind of client that I want to begin with! I am looking for that client that wants something more than just music, more than someone to make annoucements, or one that has lots of speakers and lights! The client that I look for is one that wants something more and something bigger for their event!
quite right. i used to be a mobile dj and i think that would be a bad idea 2 use an ipod all night...i think even if the dj doesnt talk on the mic its better to have a living person playing your music, i did actually use 2 ipods and mix them together, it kept my gear more compact but a 'person' has to be there 2 play the music
i totally agree with you, i am a mobile DJ and i have to say that no machiene can be compared to a real person standing there. i mean DJ's are hired to be the life of the party and i just cant see a single ipod doing that. No one wants that akward moment when the song that comes up just isnt clicking with the audience. 5/5 great job
about a weak ago we had our last party with the class, a class-eve, and the tutor (haha not you), used just a computer to play the music, it wasn't boring, because we've got nice girls (haha) and party-animals in our class. But it is different at a wedding, the people are older and that stuff, they don't dance on DJ Tiesto (example) they like music from their time, so they could ask the dj, could you play this. but it is getting a long story, im going to stop and sleep.
Hi Can you Please Answer My Question But why are we still living in Anti digial World Why Do Dj's Use Decks When There Old And Lower Sound Quality and well the world is moving on to mp3 files at your hands That Are Better Quality Last longer & Dont Scratch,skip ect but new digtal Music Mixing Progames alow you to mix the same as a vinal witch has an advantage less space and is prosessed like (auto Bpm Counting ect) So Why Not Digital Mixing Computer Programes over Vinal ??? THANKS PLEASE REPLY
to radioviper, i agree, easy to use , sounds is better quality , the list goes on. But, ask a guitar player why he uses an old valve amp, over a modern production one, ar ask a vinyl dj as you are , and the answer is quality of original sound. We are living in a world where everything is getting too prosessed. If we are not carefull, it will(is) take over our lives!! j
to radioviper, you listen to a rare groove song from the 1970's and you can hear the singer sigh, or the drummer miss a beat, this is real life! you cant get that with digital.
I think that Technics should release a 1200 M5G in white (same high gloss glitter finish as the 1210 M5G) as a big F^%$ YOU to the "IPOD WHITE" finish that it all the rage.
reason being, is beacause it has a more friendly environment and it you and the announcer might have that sort of relationship going on. the atmosphere is different.
*correction, of previous post, "will not cut it".
have you actually pondered or wonder why does a radio station needs too have an announcer or a radio dj for that matter? do you tune in to radio stations which have good dj or plain boring station which only has music playing on your car radio or stereo? if both radio stations would to play the exact same songs, albeit one with a dj and the other not having a dj, i would rather tune in to the radio station which have a dj.
the difference between a dj for my party and have an ipod as a jukebox, one is more livelier and the other is not. there is no connection the crowd can make with the ipod. you see a dj is trained to read the crowd and play the right music at the right time and thus giving everybody satisfaction. but if i would to compile a list for songs that every one wants to listen to (with them giving me requests before hand), even with arranging it properly and so, this will cut it.
have you ever wondered why people go to clubbing and not hangging out with a bunch of friends at home getting cheap unlimited booze (relatively cheaper than the drinks at clubs) and listening to an ipod? can you actually go clubbing listening to a premixed cd or ipod for that matter? have you actually organized a party which has the ipod as the jukebox and was it successful or giving you the same effect as the atmosphere in a club?
in a disco i dj every friday there was a band on the place was packed..now the band just played what they pracice not intendin to make people dance the crowd were very quit & there was no atmosphere in d place..wen they finished i started to dj.they place went mental coz i chose a tune that wud lift them up..ichose the perfect tune 4 the time of the nite.this is what wud happen with an ipod..in my opinion an ipod wud not make ya dance..the party statrs with the dj and ends with the dj.
I hope it posted but I uploaded a video we recorded from an iPod wedding. This is the absolutely worst thing you could ever do...think your going to save money...well your not. I have attended a wedding with an iPod and I must tell you it was such a train wreck!!! No energy, no emotion, no coordination, no party. visit thebestweddingreceptionever dot com to find out about what a real professional can do for your event.
While a DJ is clearly a better choice, I can't help but think that if less people use DJ's, we might be able to successfully remove "the chicken dance" from history... that and "cotton-eyed joe".
Have to give respect to the DJ's though... I couldn't listen to those songs more than once every 5 years or so.
Totally agree with you. Im a DJ myself and have attended a wedding with an Ipod - it was embarassing and there were intervals in the music, no flow and when someone was in the mood for dancing a boring song started to play. The worst part of it all was the newly married couple were racing to the ipod every time a playlisy ended. Cheap and tacky. Great for their purpose but they were never made for public entertaintment.
to shifty1987, people spend 1'000's on a wedding, so why forget the evening entertainment, if people can spend uk £5,000 on the dinner they could spend a few hundred on the entertainment, finishing off an enjoiable day, insted of a basic i pod, with no eyes, ears and brain seeing how the night is progressing.
the thing is, you can have somebody run the ipod. not necessarily a dj. any monkey can run one. there's no complex setup to speak of. just a wire going into the PA system.
To usernametaken82, you say you can have somebody run one, so basicaly you are saying, get someone to look after it all night and change the music, which basicaly means you might as well call the person a dj , so why not just get a dj in the first place?
What i'm saying is "If it is a cost issue, you can have any monkey run the ipod." You can call them a DJ or whatever you like, but you won't have to pay them nearly as much. :)
to usernametaken82, ok i agree, but a good dj, and only a good dj is able to pick the music to match the mood, there for fegging the croud motivated to dance and also getting the atmosphere bubbling.
no doubt. In the video clip you were talking about the people who compile massive playlists from people beforehand and i think that's just a terrible idea. The mood is essential which is why with an ipod you definitely want somebody there running it full time, and pre-compiled playlists just won't cut it.
Aside from the fact that some people's taste in music is terrible, there's also the fact that no matter how many songs are picked and thrown into a playlist from how many people, there's still going to be a need for some song that just isn't there. You need a big iPod and you need it to be full. (and maybe a few more ipods - I don't think anybody with a single iPod can match a DJ's extensive catalog) You need somebody to run it
(preferably somebody who can read the crowd, somebody funny, and serious when necessary.) The best person for the job is obviously a DJ, however with the simplicity/price of the ipod setup, you can clearly see why it's becoming an option for some people.
to usernametaken82, at the end of the day, an i pod is full of music, a dj has a collection, the i pod can be played, a dj can play music, BUT the i pod can not detect the mood, a dj can , an i pod can not swap from one style to another to cange the mood in a second , a dj can!
You have to think things out =:) Process of elimination. But back to Positive.Anyway, I always end up w/ the iPod and back at the wedding and thats the way it is, so sue me!!! Crazy like a Wolf, the one that ate the iPod and red apple. i see your point though.
agree on the "live" point, but what about a live dj mixing from a group of ipods? i'm a neophyte mixer building a setup that can scratch and mix between pods. kind of lame in a head to head with vinyl, but better than a straight up robot, yeah?
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i see you're point. i just had my wedding & opted with an ipod after much deliberation. it was a smash hit. there are lots of factors in choosing whether an ipod or a dj is the way to go for someone else's event. it just went so well for us in so many ways (money wasn't an issue in our descision). it worked so well with our eclectic crowd & huge fantastic song list & our 2 musician friends who had a blast watching over the ipod.
I agree that the big DJS like Teisto cant be replaced by Ipods, but fannies like this guy are the last people you want to wither come to your wedding or meet in public. It saves money and you get to choose the tunes win win I think. P.s mate we can all see you are bald the hats fool no one
I'll tell you what i think, I think you need to settle down, DJ's will always be around. But what we really need to think about is the global warming, instead of these environmental issues. Think more about the world, some of you wont probably care what im saying....but when the time comes, you're children will suffer.
yes, I think that there is no replacement for a DJ. Having an ipod playing your music is like having a stereo with CDs playing the music it just isn't going to work.
I just lost a job to someone using an ipod on random, with some 200 hundred hip-hop tunes! When the girl hiring me changed her mind and said "We're gonna just use an I-pod", I was like: "Jeez... well I guess its economy-effiecient..." lol!
iPods are OK for some things. Like Background music or whatever. There isn't any normalization so one inevitably one track will be low and the next over driven, so check your levels before you go. That being said I did compose a playlist for one of my wife's events solely on an iPod. When I DJ though I bring vinyl only. Laptop DJs are posers IMHO, but at least they don't have to carry much or look very hard for their songs, or put forth much effort for that matter.
True, playing songs from an iPod playlist without a person standing behind a table is not as interesting from a visual standpoint but it can work musically. I am a Digital DJ who appreciates not having to carry around cases full of CD's or Records. I use a computer and iPods and create playlists on the fly from requests and also from my musical experience from the "feel" of the crowd.
My experience with DJs' is that they have and play what THEY like......and don't even bother requesting anything that they don't like, 'cause you ain't gonna hear it. Now, if you're one of those people that loves to hear that stale, old, tired disco that you always hear at wedding receptions (ie. "YMCA"), then you're all set.
well....i'm not gonna care if theres a dj or and ipod because i jus want the music. even if someone has the approach the ipod every 5 minutes to change songs, its their choice to use an ipod. my night wont be ruined, but seeing a dj at a party makes it cooler
It seems that most of your "movies" have to do with DJ's so I'mm thinkinbg you might be a little biased, otherwise think about this-DJ's don't always have the songs you want, iPods do, you can't talk to a person, but you don't need to. If you want to talk to a person about music, talk to one of the other people in the room.
We couldn't afford a very much for our wedding let alone a DJ, so as a gift a friend brought a bunch of mix tapes that we played on a boom box. Everyone had a blast and we danced till dawn!
I think for those on a strict budget an iPod would be a great alternative - no tapes to change - just playlists to set various moods.
...as well I've never met a serious DJ who liked doing weddings...
Huh not once did you mention that this would effect your career as a DJ. Are we expected to believe that you just did this because you don't want people to have a dull wedding or party? Also, while I agree with you on the most part, that there would not be as much of atmosphere, but I don't think it would effect my night very much in general.
iPods at a wedding? How incredibly tacky. If you're low on money, surely a good friend would be willing to help out. Your point is small, but significant.
Isn't the 'rapport' mostly in the DJ's head? I think people who use ipods might choose to do so so they don't have to listen to some bloke warbling on in the background, or sit through him playing generic crap that no one likes. Ok, so you probably have to pay attention to an ipod, put on the right tunes at the right time, and it can go wrong if you don't know what you're doing. But there are definite benefits to banishing the DJ.
i agree with u cos there is no banter with the dj and no way an ipod can follow the mood of the pwople there
harveyperch 1 month ago
100% agree. A bride plans the perfect wedding and leaves the entertainment to friends with no entertainment experience and a general thought on crowd music likes and dislikes. Epic fail to what could have been a great evening.
mankatoallen3147 11 months ago
I rent out equipment for people who only want a ipod wedding and I'm here to say most every time they call me to pick up equipment early because everyone has left home. The reason is because the DJ, if a good one will know what needs to happen and what to play to keep people on the dance floor. This is very important to keep any party going unless your just looking for background music.
potentvideos 1 year ago
I agree with you a friend of mine did it and due to such embarrassment He lost a good friend and ruined is best friends wedding terrible idea
ayeshazoky 1 year ago
well maybe the only time an ipod should be used in a wedding dj is when its used with an IDJ2, and some one with experience mixing back there
eddiecastorena 1 year ago
well said, so many weddings are completely ruined for the simple fact people want to save a few bucks and get the ipod dj.. bad move!
djfingersflores 1 year ago
i like your points man. theres got to be a level of hierarchy with the DJ and just the regular partygoer. ANYONE has an ipod. anyone can plug an ipod in cutting out the whole use for a DJ. yes, the Dj should supply some sort of mp3 player in his set because this IS the 21st century.
munk18 1 year ago
In my own opinion, far too many DJ's today are trying too hard to interject themselves too much into an event (wedding reception) which is supposed to be about the bride, groom, family, friends, and socializing between those, not "atmosphere in a room" with a DJ as the focus (star of the show).
stewartx5 1 year ago
BRITTISH NOOB I HATE YOUR AKSENT
TheBigEyedBunny 1 year ago
@TheBigEyedBunny you hate his aksent?
DJGrumpyMIX 1 year ago
@DJGrumpyMIX yes
TheBigEyedBunny 1 year ago
@TheBigEyedBunny well why in the hell you listen to him i like his accent
DJGrumpyMIX 1 year ago
@DJGrumpyMIX cuzz them accent is so anoyin and it makes me laught
TheBigEyedBunny 1 year ago
@TheBigEyedBunny oh ok for me there cool i like how they talk like im mexican i got a staright out mexican accent too and im annoyin too lol
DJGrumpyMIX 1 year ago
Yes, you can have both... A lot of DJ's now offer a mutant hybrid combo of both just the Ipod and the full service pro DJ and MC service. There is a company in San Diego, called BrightSide Music who has been offering an "Interactive Ipod Party" for at least 5 years now.
pjcorvus 1 year ago
YOU CAN HAVE BOTH... I have seen DJ's Interact with the Dance Floor and use the couples MP3 playlists as the music library, and offer majot discounts...
EmeraldSoundAndSite 1 year ago
Is a ipod going to bring music programing skills,Creative involvement, Extensive planning,Event direction,Quality amplification,lighting = effects,talented spokes person,or a personality? NO NO NO NO NO NO NO! Do not use a ipod wedding you will lose 90 percent of your guests right away. before the bride and groom show up to the reception who will greet your guests?who will make announcements?
amazingbassdj 1 year ago
I have been working as a mobile DJ in Germany since 1992. I fully agree with the statement made above. But let me tell you over here it's a bit different than in the US. IPods or similar mediaplayers are rather seldom used at weddings or other private venues. But on every corner you can find an imposter with a notebook, an illegal software and thousands of MP3s offering himself cheaply as a DJ and ruining the reputation of a DJ as an entertainer. Sadly enough many people fall for it :-(
djforklift 1 year ago
that's true, ipod gjing is stupidity,
but it could work with the peolple up to 50 )) theoteticly ))
TokarTK 2 years ago
Your wrong and not being truthful to what the positive aspects are. To anyone thinking of doing this I say go for it, as long as you know what your doing. Both me and my friend did this for our weddings and it went down brilliantly. 6 hours all mixed together in ableton, key matched and with a nice flow. Not just hitting shuffle on the ipod and hoping. PA hire £70. Best man made annoucements on the mic. People dancing right through to the end.
yorkshireandy 2 years ago
Most people who are setting up an iPod wedding aren't familiar with ableton, mixed in key, mp3gain, or any of the other stuff you probably used.
Of course a pro or semi-pro sound engineer/producer could make a decent playlist. This is not the average person though.
Glad your weddings worked out, but your argument isn't great.
jjholmquist 2 years ago
@jjholmquist Neither is the argument that a DJ must always be better. They both have +/-'s There are some terrible people DJ'ing weddings and I've never actually heard one person say they went to a wedding and the DJ was really good.
yorkshireandy 2 years ago
thats an awful idea, ive seen it before it just makes the wedding/party look cheap, when ever im dj'ing i enjoy talking to the crowd and having abit of banter when they ask for songs, an ipod wont know what to play to keep the crowd happy, one wrong song and its game over, and like you said theres no atmosphere, no worries though this isnt going to last
jazzyjaxroadshow 2 years ago
Djs have equiptment that regular people dont hake like speakers, lighting, etc. type in on youtube: ipod wedding. This couple tried to save money by doing an ipod wedding! they spend 200 hundred dollars more than what an average dj cost!!! and they were having trouble selecting songs, someone had to keep going up to fix the playlist!! the wedding was wrecked!!!! If you want a rememberable night then stick with a Dj!!!
The1DJGray 2 years ago
1) DJs milk every song for their good parts and chop out the bad, undanceable parts.
2) if you let a playlist run through, you could enter into a genre that nobody likes, and there would be nobody there to notice and switch.
3) theres lik 3 seconds of silence between each song.
4) do you want ur favorite song cut off by a gaggle of argueing guests huddled around ur ipod in the corner of your room
devilsrul888 2 years ago
ipod=phail
dj=owsim.
sonicedhoedown1 2 years ago
A wedding DJ isn't just someone who plays records, he or she should be intimately involved in the planning, and KNOW when the father/bride dance happens, announce it etcetera. We saw that go wrong in the video you mentioned. I felt very emberassed for the couple. Any mobile-DJ with any experience of a wedding ever would have done much better.
ToroZ 2 years ago
I really like the lively discussion about the death of DJs. I'm sure the same argument happened when recordable CDs hit the scene years ago. Fact is, having a good reception is not about the quality of the music, it's about the quality of the person in charge - quality which is built upon experience. Pro DJs that are successful do so because of their expertise in managing a party (it's not just announcing, playing songs, etc). Sure, bad DJs impact the market. Which markets don't have that?
jiblethead88 2 years ago
We don't want a dj, first of all because we're not the dancing type, second of all there's only going to be 20 people at the reception. I understand that the "ceremony is for the bride and groom, and the reception is for the guests". However, my guests are more the foodie crowd, and dj's don't always have what people ask for. If the "gotta-dance'rs" have a void to fill, I'm sure they can find the nearest club to shake their groove thang!
JillWzHere 2 years ago
you make a great point. If you want dinner music, program a playlist and let it rip. No need in having a DJ and their expense. I don't believe that was the focus of ellaskins comments. Many, many dinner parties don't have bands or DJs. For 20 people, you don't need one either. Everyone can hear everyone (there's only 20 people there). Enjoy your dinner party!
jiblethead88 2 years ago
I got several people requestin certain songs....10 n maybe 15 b4 my current track is finished n some of em are gettn upset with me how do i handle that....and.... some songs i play actually condone violence n actual fights break out. one time even knocked over one of my speakers....how do i as a dj prevent fights among my audience.
theycallmen8 2 years ago
just wondering...i'm a youngin so i dont know about this time but before there were DJ's and it was only bands, did a similar discussion arrise? Like DJ's vs. bands?
lokylok204 2 years ago
Ipods are no good for wedding period !!! even if you are low on money. Ipod can't tell a mood of a crowd. selecting playlists may seen like a good idea but isn't people mood change from one second to the next. Most good dj have lots of different types of music.
DrMR2000 2 years ago
AND - Spacewalker: you don't need insurance for a DJ if you are your own DJ. And licensing, I am not profiting off of anyone elses music, therefore no license is needed
STOP LYING AND SCARING PEOPLE
With iTunes/iPods you still need someone to be there -you can't set it and forget it
Its the difference between a bartender and a waiter - a bartender can make drinks - a waiter just pours them
I don't want to pay for a bartender when all I need is a waiter.
Finestsounds - go f yourself
jsr1974 3 years ago
Also try cracking down on bad DJ's. So many people now say they are a wedding DJ, but are horrid. I've beent to 3 weddings RUINED by the DJ. It could have been ruined by an iPod and had$2000+ in their pocket.
jsr1974 3 years ago
You are a DJ right? and you think DJ's are good? REALLY???
Try being unbias.
The DJ industry is being killed by 3 things 1) the economy 2) bad DJs 3) good technology
Its not black and white - anyone who says so is a LIAR and has an agenda (like finestsounds)
A couple who is tight on money (aren't we all) and is smart and hard working can create a close facimile to a DJ experience.
The choice of have a DJ for $2000+ when you are spending $10k or less on your wedding seems crazy.
jsr1974 3 years ago
The iPod wedding is a fad that will soon blow by, but only after a few thousand people have to suffer through it, and bride & grooms ruin the most important day of their lives. An iPod wedding says to guests "We didn't care enough to do it right by getting an experienced, pro DJ, and we are cheap-asses"! An iPod is simply another music delivery system. I've been through vinyl, cassettes, mini-dics, and CDs. Just because music is now delivered digitally doesn't mean you can drop the DJ.
finestsounds 3 years ago
Here here!!!
Something else to consider, DJ's pay fees for licensing, insurance, etc... The music they bring most likely was obtained through legal channels.
I would hate to be the person hosting an ipod wedding at a nice hotel who had to turn off their music because the licensing wasn't available through their ipod.
I actually rent a product called a DJ in a Box, loaded with 12000 (licensed) songs but I tell my customers with every rental it WILL NOT replace someone Live on the microphone.
Spacewalkofconyers 3 years ago
Also - I'm saying THIS WORKS FOR ME. I'm not saying DJ's aren't sometimes good solution.
But I have put in a TON of work (I'm up to 10hrs) and have all the equipment - there is no sense paying someone for what I can do.
But to the general public: If you aren't capable to DJ a wedding yourself or aren't ready to lower your standards: an iPod wedding probably isn't for you
jsr1974 3 years ago
Wait - the benefit of a DJ is CONTRACT? and CLIENT MEETINGS??
I don't need a DJ because we're not doing a lot of the 'shmaltzy' wedding stuff (garter belts, chicken dance, etc)
He's just going to announce the first dance and the cutting of the cake. He is a great public speaker and a musician (so he knows the PA) so i'm very lucky.
He's not DJing - just watching the levels and introducing us-playlists are set
And I have 120GB of music on my hard drive - so we'll be fine fielding requests
jsr1974 3 years ago
I hate to say it, but you are probably doomed to failure here. Just curious , who's going to field the requests? And 120 GB of music tells me you are leaving a lot of music out, so be prepared to not have many of the requests you get.. Who's introducing the wedding party? Have you got an intro song to play for that? How about toasts and blessing? Even if you are not doing all the formalities, you need a good DJ. Not having one screams, "EL-CHEAPO!"
finestsounds 3 years ago
I sort of agree - that you can't walk up - slap in an ipod and expect it to be as effective as a DJ. BUT most wedding DJ's i've seen are AWFUL.
I'm plugging my laptop w/ iTunes in to the PA, I've downloaded AccuBeatmix to beat match and fade the transitions, and I've cut down tracks that run too long or have extended intros/outtros. My brother (the best man) will make the announcements and watch the levels
IT IS A LOT OF WORK - but it will be BETTER than most DJs. (which are few).
jsr1974 3 years ago
As in all industries, there are good, bad and ugly.
It is not simply a case of playing songs, and using the best man as a DJ is not a good idea.
A pro DJ will offer face-to-face client meetings, written contract, and be able to host the evening in the manner required.
DIY will mean zero atmosphere, and guests will be unable to make requests as you won't have the wide range of music that a pro DJ will carry.
quietbiker 3 years ago
Yes ipod can play music! BUT!!! ipod can't play with the music!
AslanDoma 3 years ago
The DJ vs. iPod:
Prevents any "Dead Air" in the room, takes song requests and works them in, has control of the mic for a toast, directs the video and photo guy so they're in position for the "money" shots, directs the food/caters, answers basic questions (restrooms, etc.), holds lost items (keys, shoes, etc.), keeps the dance energy going (iPod shuffles to a weird song whenever), and is in control of the party as opposed to someone who's been drinking gets the iPod! Put the iPod away, idiot.
Dabrilliant1 3 years ago
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SarahAngeliquePR 3 years ago
Really? We just had an iTunes wedding, and didn't have a planner. And everything went just great. I have to wonder - are people just showing up on the day of the wedding and trying to use their existing playlists? Because of course that won't work. People need to plan. If they do that, there's no need for a DJ, or... sorry... for a wedding planner.
Arabe1la 3 years ago
Hey there,
Wow, Just found this. lol. Please disregard my vid. I Just saw this after i posted mine.
Take care.
djvictorsalazar 3 years ago
i think its ok to hold the songs on. I dont want to cary around 5000 cds personally. Id use the mp3 player as a type of hard drive.
JermaineATL 3 years ago
Just wanted to chime in here:
Alot of people do not realize that Mp3 files stored on a iPod can have different sound levels as well, so unless you have some kind of volume normalizer attached, one song can be relatively quiet, and after that dancefloor deading 3 seconds of cue between tracks on the iPod, If the next track is a loud recording you will blow everyones fucking ears out!
Acutally that is only if its hooked to a decent soundsystem and not your cousins boombox that you borrowed.
JUMPNYC 3 years ago
I hate ipod and mp3 players and seeing people use these thing in replace of a dj, and for the dj's that use these things dont't do it, it hurts us all
rushentertainment 3 years ago
OH! And don't forget about dinner/cocktail music!!!!
angelmezzanine 3 years ago
It actually might have gone well, however after HOURS AND HOURS of planning and listening to how songs sounded to ensure smooth transitions, I decided to hire a professional. God forbid my computer freeze or stop working and people start to walk out on the expensive party. Plus I had all the extra benefits that most people don't have access to, and even I chickened out. I didn't want my MC friend to have to 'work' at the party, and I also wanted people to be able to request songs.
angelmezzanine 3 years ago
Here is my objective opinion. I planned out an 'IPOD' wedding, actually it's my computer hooked up to the halls brand new stereo equipment with lighting so I wouldn't have to rent. I also had a friend who is an excellent MC and knows how to keep a party moving. Anyway, there is A LOT of planning involved beforehand, I'm not just talking about picking out songs, you have to plan when they are played. You have to plan transition, and bunch the songs so that dancers are not confused.
angelmezzanine 3 years ago
As a DJ, I am biased for professionals (vs independents that run out of the backs of their cars.) So it goes without saying that I am dead against Ipods. If a bride tells me "I can get an Ipod..." I'll tell her to go ahead and do it, just expect to feel like you are the bride that every one will talk about for all the wrong reasons.
zamboni1435 3 years ago
Here, here!
anaheimdiscjockey 3 years ago
Great response. I couldn't have said it better! Bravo!
pyre78 2 years ago
Guests at parties tend not to notice professional vendors, specifically DJs, because they have years of experience and know how to blend into the party. What guests don't think about, and shouldn't have to, are key moments where preparedness is dire. Announcements, transitioning events, having the right songs queued for the special dances, etc. Don't be cheap about your wedding or you'll regret it for years. Take the time, Hire a professional. Spend the extra $200. Wear your ipod at the Gym.
Glentropy 3 years ago
Or even $2000 - it's definitely worth the fee!
anaheimdiscjockey 3 years ago
if i was a at a wedding, 21st bday etc.... and i lookd around and noticed tat there was no dj, there was a tiny ipod in the cornor, 1st of all id say 'well their not pushing the boat out' meaning their scaby with money etc.... you can not have a small ipod with a huge P.A system...... its as simple as that.
JackDooner 3 years ago
My thoughts. What a heap of shit for an idea. iPod? Get out. Its simular to an icerink. they replaced djs for some internet radio provided by the owning company! Friday night are now dead, I'm gunning to change this. They have some random kid on their radio on a friday, and the music is really horrid. No one to interact with, no choice. Go to another ice rink, superb dj, people and interact, everyone has a good time, 800+ people. Simple. Practise and enjoy :)
tehrules 3 years ago
I haven't decided what I think about it yet -- there are a lot of kinks to work out. I will say though that the problem with DJ's commenting and saying DJing is far better than an ipod is that the DJs probably think they're fabulous whereas often the actual people at the event think they're annoying or cheesy. We need objective opinions.
loudinkpink 3 years ago
i hate it, can not stand it! Ipods that is. Cos yes u got people going up changing it at random times and it just...idk its just not the same as a dj. its like comparing a vending machine and a milkbar, u get me?
lokylok204 3 years ago
i think it's a win/lose situation. The ipod would save you money. Yes. Some people who do this though, don't think through it.
SEENOfell 3 years ago
I'm A mobile DJ and I think it is a bad idea to have an iPod at your event, they were ment for personal use not public, and I feel that a DJ will always keep the crowd at your event, but an iPod will be better than a bad DJ.
stewardsproductions 3 years ago
I'm a DJ/KJ, and I have seen other DJ/KJ's use Ipods, and I've watched them sit there and fiddle with the buttons, searching for the song, squinting at the screen. Im ripping my CD's to an external hard drive and have about 2,500 more to go...but DJ'ing using a notebook I feel is far more convienent than using an Ipod, even with the Ipod mixing board thats out!
onstagedjkj 3 years ago
Also, usually itunes will change the bit rate of music that you put on to the ipod to 128kbps which means the sound will loose most of the quality, Mose "decent" DJs use 320kbps for their CD's!!
newleisure 3 years ago
wrong. you can change the bit rate that iTunes imports to. you can have from 128kbps mp3 to 1400kbps aiff/wave files. please research things before you diss them.
basscreators 3 years ago
I went to a wedding recently and the twat DJ wouldn't put Firestarter on at mine (the best man) and the Grooms request. What a chopper. And ipod wouldn't have argued!!! ipods don't need paying either, and neither did he!!!
tiamadz 4 years ago
did you ever think that he might not have had it with him?
soulfunkcity 4 years ago
No I didn't think that. Cos he said he did have it but didn't want to ruin the state of his already empty dance floor. Some are better than others you see.
leekmadden 4 years ago
fair enough then mate,its just that when i dj theres nothing more annoying that someone asking you to play tunes,but at a wedding its a different environment and its about what the bride and groom want. Most people dont realise that a dj can only play whats in his bag,on his laptop or his cd wallet e.t.c obviously in your case the guy was just being an arse
soulfunkcity 4 years ago
hi john ,im a mobile dj in oz the ipod idea is crap wheres the atmosphere lights smoke and so on, a good night is good music and effects if you aint got that u got nothing
ps keep up the good work
pps dafridgemagnet the idj2 looks cool as i am a pc dj im looking at getting one of them to run instead of using pc
budgie1500 4 years ago
talking about ipods... have you seen the numark 1dj2?
dafridgemagnet 4 years ago
IPods do not compare to DJs atall.
Maxsdiscos 4 years ago
I am a DJ in Michigan and your so right. An I pod is a disaster waiting to happen. A DJ is an entertainer he leads the dances and MC the evening. He also provides the lighting to add to to the party. I use an Ipod with my Cortex only as a storage device. The DJ knows the crowd and selects music at the right time. You may have the right music on the Ipod but it might be played at the wrong time and you will lose the crowd.
007BondJamesBond4839 4 years ago
I am a working dj in Waco, Tx and I have had brides say that it would be cheaper to rent some equipment and put on an Ipod. My response has been and always will be, can your Ipod make announcements, read a crowd and select that next "perfect" song, or have a personality? The answer to all of these is NO WAY!! A professional dj can and will (in most cases) have the knowledge to pick the right song, MC, and have a personality!
djmike76710 4 years ago
first of all tutor, beautifully said.... i agree completely...ipods are good for traveling, working out, doing boring routines in life etc. but definitely no good for a party... Dj's know exactly what tune should come up next for a party whereas a ipod might play a genre after a genre in a non-comfortable way(i know i'm not clear) but otherwords ipods cannot sense a good follow-up song but a person/dj can...
lil7adam 4 years ago
i agree with you that there is no atmosphere without the dj. completely agree, no atmosphere
boffsta 4 years ago
If I don't want a dj, I might as well stick my own Ipod in my ears at home instead of going to a disco or something.
at a party/wedding.. I guess it would just be more boring without a actual Dj
1m1l 4 years ago
Personally, I would rather be there in person than have an IPod do it for me...
Tonkpils182 4 years ago
I was a "d" at my college, and I ran all my music through my computer using a DJ mixing program. But DJ's and the I-Pod have come together. Check out Numarks NEW iDJ2!
ysp2k3 4 years ago
I am a mobile dj in Texas and I think that those that uses an IPod is not the kind of client that I want to begin with! I am looking for that client that wants something more than just music, more than someone to make annoucements, or one that has lots of speakers and lights! The client that I look for is one that wants something more and something bigger for their event!
djmike76710 4 years ago
quite right. i used to be a mobile dj and i think that would be a bad idea 2 use an ipod all night...i think even if the dj doesnt talk on the mic its better to have a living person playing your music, i did actually use 2 ipods and mix them together, it kept my gear more compact but a 'person' has to be there 2 play the music
coopslfc22 4 years ago
decks over ipod any day. decks over a pc any day. pushing buttons isnt bieng a dj. the real talent is in mostly vinyll and cdjs.
puregarage87uk 4 years ago
u push buttons on a CDJ.. lol
DjJoeW 4 years ago
i like a live dj,its got more felling to it,a ipod is a dukebox.
billywyn 4 years ago
dj of corse.. and i think ipods shud not be used...
hardcoreheaven07 4 years ago
i totally agree with you, i am a mobile DJ and i have to say that no machiene can be compared to a real person standing there. i mean DJ's are hired to be the life of the party and i just cant see a single ipod doing that. No one wants that akward moment when the song that comes up just isnt clicking with the audience. 5/5 great job
bhindthemusik 4 years ago
hey jonathan,
about a weak ago we had our last party with the class, a class-eve, and the tutor (haha not you), used just a computer to play the music, it wasn't boring, because we've got nice girls (haha) and party-animals in our class. But it is different at a wedding, the people are older and that stuff, they don't dance on DJ Tiesto (example) they like music from their time, so they could ask the dj, could you play this. but it is getting a long story, im going to stop and sleep.
mikenew11 4 years ago
Ooo ok thanks for replying hopeyou get where i am gettin at phil
radioviper 4 years ago
A good dj will read the crowd and play accordingly... a machine cannot do that.
niksgee 4 years ago
Hi Can you Please Answer My Question But why are we still living in Anti digial World Why Do Dj's Use Decks When There Old And Lower Sound Quality and well the world is moving on to mp3 files at your hands That Are Better Quality Last longer & Dont Scratch,skip ect but new digtal Music Mixing Progames alow you to mix the same as a vinal witch has an advantage less space and is prosessed like (auto Bpm Counting ect) So Why Not Digital Mixing Computer Programes over Vinal ??? THANKS PLEASE REPLY
radioviper 4 years ago
to radioviper, i agree, easy to use , sounds is better quality , the list goes on. But, ask a guitar player why he uses an old valve amp, over a modern production one, ar ask a vinyl dj as you are , and the answer is quality of original sound. We are living in a world where everything is getting too prosessed. If we are not carefull, it will(is) take over our lives!! j
ellaskins 4 years ago
to radioviper, you listen to a rare groove song from the 1970's and you can hear the singer sigh, or the drummer miss a beat, this is real life! you cant get that with digital.
ellaskins 4 years ago
Decks lmaooo wud b borin wiv a ipod hahah
trussy06 4 years ago
I think that Technics should release a 1200 M5G in white (same high gloss glitter finish as the 1210 M5G) as a big F^%$ YOU to the "IPOD WHITE" finish that it all the rage.
NAMELESSJOLLYROGER 4 years ago
I'd rather have a pair of decks at my wedding and all my maytes could mix!
a basis of an hour each my wedding could last for at least 15 hours!
necrobeef 4 years ago
also you have to have someone who can take request and play stuff that fits the mood
if the people at a party are "getting krunk" then the ipod goes to radiohead or jack johnson its gonna turn out badly
Loganandtwhite 4 years ago
reason being, is beacause it has a more friendly environment and it you and the announcer might have that sort of relationship going on. the atmosphere is different.
thadgan 4 years ago
*correction, of previous post, "will not cut it".
have you actually pondered or wonder why does a radio station needs too have an announcer or a radio dj for that matter? do you tune in to radio stations which have good dj or plain boring station which only has music playing on your car radio or stereo? if both radio stations would to play the exact same songs, albeit one with a dj and the other not having a dj, i would rather tune in to the radio station which have a dj.
thadgan 4 years ago
the difference between a dj for my party and have an ipod as a jukebox, one is more livelier and the other is not. there is no connection the crowd can make with the ipod. you see a dj is trained to read the crowd and play the right music at the right time and thus giving everybody satisfaction. but if i would to compile a list for songs that every one wants to listen to (with them giving me requests before hand), even with arranging it properly and so, this will cut it.
thadgan 4 years ago
have you ever wondered why people go to clubbing and not hangging out with a bunch of friends at home getting cheap unlimited booze (relatively cheaper than the drinks at clubs) and listening to an ipod? can you actually go clubbing listening to a premixed cd or ipod for that matter? have you actually organized a party which has the ipod as the jukebox and was it successful or giving you the same effect as the atmosphere in a club?
thadgan 4 years ago
i totally agree with you jonny
DjDc2007 4 years ago
in a disco i dj every friday there was a band on the place was packed..now the band just played what they pracice not intendin to make people dance the crowd were very quit & there was no atmosphere in d place..wen they finished i started to dj.they place went mental coz i chose a tune that wud lift them up..ichose the perfect tune 4 the time of the nite.this is what wud happen with an ipod..in my opinion an ipod wud not make ya dance..the party statrs with the dj and ends with the dj.
deejayshero 4 years ago
well, i couldn't get threw your whole video
cause it took too long to get to the point.
but a DJ with turntables and skills will kill anything
else out there. hands down. like pulling out a 1961 corvette sting ray at a used dodge car lot.
ipods are for personal use. pod casts only.
not an Entire dj set. maybe if you need a song or two?
but still its a gay concept as far as im concerned.
voidenter 4 years ago
To be honest....
I think people from APPLE could go and f** them selfs...
Ellaskins many sorry for the language but this is not acceptable....a REAL DJ USES REAL STUFF and not dumb Ipods
Djs use Vinils and CDs !! and catch the attention of the people!!
Now ipod is just a litle tiny machine that only plays songs!! thats nothin!
Apple already took over of pcs and music...but defnantly not taking over on the DJ SCENE !! now that is for shure!!
LOL!
DjAdam16 4 years ago
I hope it posted but I uploaded a video we recorded from an iPod wedding. This is the absolutely worst thing you could ever do...think your going to save money...well your not. I have attended a wedding with an iPod and I must tell you it was such a train wreck!!! No energy, no emotion, no coordination, no party. visit thebestweddingreceptionever dot com to find out about what a real professional can do for your event.
TXbowhunter 4 years ago
While a DJ is clearly a better choice, I can't help but think that if less people use DJ's, we might be able to successfully remove "the chicken dance" from history... that and "cotton-eyed joe".
Have to give respect to the DJ's though... I couldn't listen to those songs more than once every 5 years or so.
usernametaken82 4 years ago
Totally agree with you. Im a DJ myself and have attended a wedding with an Ipod - it was embarassing and there were intervals in the music, no flow and when someone was in the mood for dancing a boring song started to play. The worst part of it all was the newly married couple were racing to the ipod every time a playlisy ended. Cheap and tacky. Great for their purpose but they were never made for public entertaintment.
titaniste 4 years ago
to titaniste, You just about said it all!!! thanks!
ellaskins 4 years ago
i think ur right
thecatwashungry 4 years ago
ANSWER IS SIMPLE!
Get a Zune.
NiGHTSChao689 4 years ago
BOREING
Joeman280 4 years ago
No offense, but I think your view is a little biased, you being a DJ and all. Sounds like you're trying to protect your job security :)
Shifty1987 4 years ago
to shifty1987, people spend 1'000's on a wedding, so why forget the evening entertainment, if people can spend uk £5,000 on the dinner they could spend a few hundred on the entertainment, finishing off an enjoiable day, insted of a basic i pod, with no eyes, ears and brain seeing how the night is progressing.
ellaskins 4 years ago
i think if they wana save money they should hire some tennager like me with a lapop and a large guitar amp or pa
id do it for like $50
Loganandtwhite 4 years ago
to loganandtwhite, i agree, at the end of the day, entertainment is entertainment, better to have a person than have a machine! bravo!!
ellaskins 4 years ago
People don't understand what a DJ does until they try to do it themselves and fail miserably.
scott715 4 years ago
to scott715, totaly agree, looks so easy but as you know it is an art.
ellaskins 4 years ago
go dj go dj go
fountainsring 4 years ago
oh yea nice hat lol
paul542k 4 years ago
interesting but i dont get the purpouse there both playing music whats the diffeence
paul542k 4 years ago
the thing is, you can have somebody run the ipod. not necessarily a dj. any monkey can run one. there's no complex setup to speak of. just a wire going into the PA system.
usernametaken82 4 years ago
To usernametaken82, you say you can have somebody run one, so basicaly you are saying, get someone to look after it all night and change the music, which basicaly means you might as well call the person a dj , so why not just get a dj in the first place?
ellaskins 4 years ago
What i'm saying is "If it is a cost issue, you can have any monkey run the ipod." You can call them a DJ or whatever you like, but you won't have to pay them nearly as much. :)
usernametaken82 4 years ago
or you can just ask that strange/funny guy from work to run it for you. He'll probably do it for the free alcohol.
usernametaken82 4 years ago
to usernametaken82, ok i agree, but a good dj, and only a good dj is able to pick the music to match the mood, there for fegging the croud motivated to dance and also getting the atmosphere bubbling.
ellaskins 4 years ago
no doubt. In the video clip you were talking about the people who compile massive playlists from people beforehand and i think that's just a terrible idea. The mood is essential which is why with an ipod you definitely want somebody there running it full time, and pre-compiled playlists just won't cut it.
usernametaken82 4 years ago
Aside from the fact that some people's taste in music is terrible, there's also the fact that no matter how many songs are picked and thrown into a playlist from how many people, there's still going to be a need for some song that just isn't there. You need a big iPod and you need it to be full. (and maybe a few more ipods - I don't think anybody with a single iPod can match a DJ's extensive catalog) You need somebody to run it
usernametaken82 4 years ago
(preferably somebody who can read the crowd, somebody funny, and serious when necessary.) The best person for the job is obviously a DJ, however with the simplicity/price of the ipod setup, you can clearly see why it's becoming an option for some people.
sorry... comment was too long for 1 box.
usernametaken82 4 years ago
to usernametaken82, at the end of the day, an i pod is full of music, a dj has a collection, the i pod can be played, a dj can play music, BUT the i pod can not detect the mood, a dj can , an i pod can not swap from one style to another to cange the mood in a second , a dj can!
ellaskins 4 years ago
You have to think things out =:) Process of elimination. But back to Positive.Anyway, I always end up w/ the iPod and back at the wedding and thats the way it is, so sue me!!! Crazy like a Wolf, the one that ate the iPod and red apple. i see your point though.
Cresthill338 4 years ago
you have to much time on ur hand!! u have so many videos and u want other ppl comments like u want kids u junkie!! shabaa
ofeofeofje 4 years ago
agree on the "live" point, but what about a live dj mixing from a group of ipods? i'm a neophyte mixer building a setup that can scratch and mix between pods. kind of lame in a head to head with vinyl, but better than a straight up robot, yeah?
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icefire202 4 years ago
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logantm2 4 years ago
why wouldnt he stop fidgeting gawd
ballz2tehwallz 4 years ago
wtf?
lilmizzsongz 4 years ago
you mean ...
henryjanok 4 years ago
i see you're point. i just had my wedding & opted with an ipod after much deliberation. it was a smash hit. there are lots of factors in choosing whether an ipod or a dj is the way to go for someone else's event. it just went so well for us in so many ways (money wasn't an issue in our descision). it worked so well with our eclectic crowd & huge fantastic song list & our 2 musician friends who had a blast watching over the ipod.
kathhhhhy 4 years ago
wow i havent heard the word zilch for a long time
airforce529th 4 years ago
I agree that the big DJS like Teisto cant be replaced by Ipods, but fannies like this guy are the last people you want to wither come to your wedding or meet in public. It saves money and you get to choose the tunes win win I think. P.s mate we can all see you are bald the hats fool no one
Chiziola79 4 years ago
PENIS!
carbikerkid 4 years ago
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motadeatanda 4 years ago
FU! thats just gonna make people hate you
pewe131 4 years ago
Its Like: Real Woman in comparison to video chat !!!
only party or sound-deficiencys can't see the differences!!!
Keep doing ur ting man! U R REALY THE BEST!!!
PEACE
szzza 4 years ago
I'll tell you what i think, I think you need to settle down, DJ's will always be around. But what we really need to think about is the global warming, instead of these environmental issues. Think more about the world, some of you wont probably care what im saying....but when the time comes, you're children will suffer.
JamesWorldStudios 4 years ago
yes, I think that there is no replacement for a DJ. Having an ipod playing your music is like having a stereo with CDs playing the music it just isn't going to work.
gildardo01 4 years ago
Good god, some of you DJ's take yourselves way too seriously. Get over yourselves. It's about the music, not about you.
lonebull 4 years ago
I just lost a job to someone using an ipod on random, with some 200 hundred hip-hop tunes! When the girl hiring me changed her mind and said "We're gonna just use an I-pod", I was like: "Jeez... well I guess its economy-effiecient..." lol!
~djvimv
vileandvenomous 4 years ago
dj,s rules,luv tièsto,so please dont disapere.....
Meulen4 4 years ago
iPods are OK for some things. Like Background music or whatever. There isn't any normalization so one inevitably one track will be low and the next over driven, so check your levels before you go. That being said I did compose a playlist for one of my wife's events solely on an iPod. When I DJ though I bring vinyl only. Laptop DJs are posers IMHO, but at least they don't have to carry much or look very hard for their songs, or put forth much effort for that matter.
kemicon 4 years ago
True, playing songs from an iPod playlist without a person standing behind a table is not as interesting from a visual standpoint but it can work musically. I am a Digital DJ who appreciates not having to carry around cases full of CD's or Records. I use a computer and iPods and create playlists on the fly from requests and also from my musical experience from the "feel" of the crowd.
JohnDilao 4 years ago
hehehe you had to be so poor or so miserable :s
soluvision 4 years ago
My experience with DJs' is that they have and play what THEY like......and don't even bother requesting anything that they don't like, 'cause you ain't gonna hear it. Now, if you're one of those people that loves to hear that stale, old, tired disco that you always hear at wedding receptions (ie. "YMCA"), then you're all set.
Simon5005 4 years ago
well....i'm not gonna care if theres a dj or and ipod because i jus want the music. even if someone has the approach the ipod every 5 minutes to change songs, its their choice to use an ipod. my night wont be ruined, but seeing a dj at a party makes it cooler
kullarz 4 years ago
Um hello is anybody there hey if so come watch my entertainingly stupid videos please im begging you lol(lol no commas)
FMAmademeloveanime 4 years ago
you must be a dj
ANDYROOHOO 4 years ago
to, ANDYROOHOO yes i am, and proud of it to! i pod is a good idea for a train journy .
but it can't see when the dance floor is not buissy!!
ellaskins 4 years ago
It seems that most of your "movies" have to do with DJ's so I'mm thinkinbg you might be a little biased, otherwise think about this-DJ's don't always have the songs you want, iPods do, you can't talk to a person, but you don't need to. If you want to talk to a person about music, talk to one of the other people in the room.
therealgetoverit 4 years ago
He twitches WAY too much.
SammyTheDuck 4 years ago
The Guy is 100% right.
tiagoproducer 4 years ago
om 4 timer kommer en person til å elske deg veldig høyt, men da må
du sende dette til 10 personer før de 4 timene ellers kommer du til å få vonde dager foran deg kan sendes i retur
krollert 4 years ago
You can't do away with humans in Music and Entertainment.
thenarmak 4 years ago
We couldn't afford a very much for our wedding let alone a DJ, so as a gift a friend brought a bunch of mix tapes that we played on a boom box. Everyone had a blast and we danced till dawn!
I think for those on a strict budget an iPod would be a great alternative - no tapes to change - just playlists to set various moods.
...as well I've never met a serious DJ who liked doing weddings...
WrennL 4 years ago
Huh not once did you mention that this would effect your career as a DJ. Are we expected to believe that you just did this because you don't want people to have a dull wedding or party? Also, while I agree with you on the most part, that there would not be as much of atmosphere, but I don't think it would effect my night very much in general.
CheerfulNewsIndeed 4 years ago
Yawn.
skawala 4 years ago
iPods at a wedding? How incredibly tacky. If you're low on money, surely a good friend would be willing to help out. Your point is small, but significant.
Beltania 4 years ago
TAKE THE HAT OFF, SON.
thisisitthen 4 years ago
all the iPodders should just come to the wedding with their own ipods in their ears
Londonlikely 4 years ago
I believe that you always need someone else to facilitate the music (that has your best interest in mind)... an iPod would be absolutetly dull.
MoAnamChara 4 years ago
Isn't the 'rapport' mostly in the DJ's head? I think people who use ipods might choose to do so so they don't have to listen to some bloke warbling on in the background, or sit through him playing generic crap that no one likes. Ok, so you probably have to pay attention to an ipod, put on the right tunes at the right time, and it can go wrong if you don't know what you're doing. But there are definite benefits to banishing the DJ.
baublebob 4 years ago
So boring don't waste your time watching it.
lovelymissbourke 4 years ago