BOSTON WEDDING DJ RA-MU AND THE CREW BOSTON WEDDING DJ AT TIRELL ROOM QUINCY

[1114jorel]

lol Great DJ! I loved the enthusiasm. This is from someone who witness the worst DJ in America at my brother in laws awful wedding. The DJ is sooooo important guys!

[DJFrederickHart]

The introductions set the tone for the entire party and must complement the venue (rather than betray the elegant ambiance of a grand ballroom) and, most importantly, represent the personalities of the bride and groom and match the vision that THEY have for THEIR wedding reception. Yes, intros compose a mere 1/30 of a 5 hour reception. That's why they are so important.

[DJFrederickHart]

Sparky, you clearly don't appreciate just how critical the announcements are at a wedding reception. When done correctly, intros are a segue from the formality of the wedding ceremony to the festivity of the reception. It is the single most important part of the entire wedding reception yet most DJs mistakenly think it's all about the mix, equipment, lightshow, or the crowd interaction.

[DJFrederickHart]

Sparky, guests will rave about the announcements two YEARS later if they're done well.

[Rhino16161]

@DJ Sparky You

[djsparkyy]

Just randomly found this thread. I thought it was pretty funny. I don't know of or who Peter is but he seems to be a little too focused on announcements. They make up maybe 10 minutes of what is usually at least a 300 minute reception. 2 days after the party nobody is going to be raving about how good the announcements were as long as they were not terrible, they will however be talking about how crazy and fun the party was if the job was done correctly.

[ProDiscJockey]

When you introduce a couple you always say the female first and then "escorted by" the male. A few times you got those reversed. I saw this in a couple of your videos. A simple, little mistake to watch for.

[RamuTheDJ]

thank you djjdinidaho for your kind comments

[djjdinidaho]

Good Job and not every market is Southern California, not to start the price debate on here. By your actions and how you perform I can see your not charging a bottomfeeder price.

[djjdinidaho]

Ra-Mu you do a very good job not being a human I-pod which is alot better than most DJ's a couple of suggestions, don't wear out Ladies and Gentlemen. Friends Family and guests is one that can be used instead. And I feel that you should not have to instruct your audience. "Big Round of Applause." All in All alot better than most Mobile Entertainers I see your equipment is well hiden I see no orange cords and a clean professional appearance, I would be in a tux but your client my not wanted it

[RamuTheDJ]

I love contructive criticism and will admit that i have more to learn; however, that's not what Peter's intentions were. Real men wouldn't resort to You Tube bashing.

[dianemichaels7]

I'm with you 100%... you are a great dj! Seriously... you get out and give it your all! Great job!

Keep them rockin' Ra-Mu! Have a nice Holiday season!

[RamuTheDJ]

It has come to my attention that Peter's malicious comments were retaliation for a recent conflict that I had with a local well known Rhode Island DJ. Peter is trying to stick up for his friend that was too cowardly to do it himself.

[RamuTheDJ]

thank you Diane for the kind words

[RamuTheDJ]

Pro disc jockey, I love a challenge. Peter does not scare me in the least. This is "remember the titans"-the DJ version.

I think that it's interesting that Peter hasn't accepted the challenge. To be continued...

[dianemichaels7]

First off gentleman. I must say that displaying Disc Jockey infighting is very unprofessional. This is my two cents. Peter, I have been to your seminars, one in Woburn, MA to be exact and I was VERY impressed with you and learned a lot, in fact i thought you were a great guy! Seen a lot of your material. I feel that you should have left Ramu's video alone and contacted him directly with advice or maybe constructive criticism (at most). I have seen the WORST DJ's and Ramu is not.

[dianemichaels7]

Part II. I know you have not called him the worst DJ and you said GOOD DJ, I get it. I just think that this broadcasts DJ's all fighting when we should unite. I know it's a free country but this is also our livings so give it a break Peter. I think you have now reached a level that you seriously need to get over yourself and I actually mean that with kind words b/c you are a GREAT dj and offer great advice for dj's.

[dianemichaels7]

Part III Take a step back and think about it. How would a Bride view this and then BOOM Copy/Paste on the knot, etc. GROW UP MEN. YES ALL OF YOU. Ramu, I was on your side until your did a PR campaign, dude kill this thread and the publicity. It's hard enough for us to sell to Brides wanting ipod dj's and this is the last crap we need.

[dianemichaels7]

Part IV:I have always laughed at companies calling themself the best of Boston. Ramu, you are a great DJ and have the B&^&^S to get out there and talk while a lot of DJ's HIDE behind the console. If Mr. Merry wanted to chat, he should have dropped an email. Everyone step down off your soap boxes, kill this thread and work to improve our own businesses and leave each other alone.

[dianemichaels7]

Last post:

Remember, have an issue with an each other? step away from the keyboard, pick up the phone and be a MAN, call each other.... OR email at the very least...

Love ya guys, that is seriously love and props out to all of us... rock on and have a good 2010!

[dianemichaels7]

One last post, promise. Thank goodness that Peter is a DJ because he is only a good comedian, not a GREAT DJ whatsoever, lord!

One thing that his customers would love to see is that he says (and I know he's joking but how sweet is this) that he ends up in their honeymoon suite at the end of the night:

Seriously, they would just love to hear that

Watch his channel with the comedy skit

[ProDiscJockey]

This confrontation has become a very long thread on DJ Chat. Maybe you should read it, you may learn something.

[ProDiscJockey]

Ramu, have you ever seen Peter in action? I have - When it comes to his Emcee work when compared to yours, you are nothing but an amateur and he is a professional. Your intro was "alright" - kind of boring and very amateurish. If that's all you got, you will be sorry to come up against his quality. You may "mix" better but he will destroy you when it comes to introductions. Back out now, call an end to this and walk away with some dignity.

[RamuTheDJ]

And Peter...your egotistical comments have started something that you won't be able to tiptoe out of....just remember that your words started this and I always pick a battle I know I can win. You are in the twilight of your career and I'm just getting into my prime.

[RamuTheDJ]

Well Peter, I will be callng(and sending you and email for both of our records) you this afternoon to formally challenge to to an MC and DJ challenge at your next speaking engagement. There you will have a captive audience and we will see if you are still worth $6000.

[shdixon]

Ra-Mu,

Peter is dead on. You are a diamond in the rough. You are a good announcer who could be great. Be more than the announcer. Be the entertainer. Be the storyteller. Your presentation should make people want to listen to you. Staying away from, "Ladies & Gentlemen", "At This Time", or "Big Round of Applause", immediately makes you different. The guests appreciate some info on why the B&G selected each bridesmaid and groomsman. You are delivering a personal introduction for each of them.

[djronauger]

Peter's comments started out and are nothing more than is own ego getting him in trouble again. It's clear he didn't start out to help Ra-Mu but to humiliate him instead. Peter is the one who looks like a fool. And he wonders why most New England DJ's have no use for him or his opinions. Peter could have make this a learning experience but he chose to use his big fat ego instead critize where his opinion wasn't wanted.

[ProDiscJockey]

Instead of taking Peters words as criticism and get defensive, maybe step back - look at the video again from another's view point and possibly see that there was many things that could have been tweaked to make this an even better introduction. Make it a learning experience instead of a ego busting experience.

[RamuTheDJ]

thank you partysound, acleverguy, and deejaytonyc for your comments

i hope that you guys have a great 2010

best,

Ra-Mu

[partysound]

Jeez everyones a critic.I think Ramu did a great job and Peter Merry sounds like an asshole.

[djronauger]

Correction, he does sound pretty good on the mic but your last decription is dead on.

[deejaytonyc]

Two suggestions.

1) Use a cue point on the "Hit It!" on It Takes Two.

2) Need a mic stand - transition from "Hit It" to "Better Together" could be smoother and on time - bride and groom felt awkward after announcing it was time for their first dance and Rob Base is still playing.

[ACleverGuy]

Ramu did a great job of priming the crowd to get their energy up. What difference does it make that "Ladies and Gentlemen" is used before each introduction? There are certain things that only critical DJs seize upon, which don't matter a hill of beans to the crowd, event success or "personalization" of the formalities. If I spent my whole year securing ONE $6000 wedding, does that make me a $6000 DJ? As Black Eyed Peas might say, PM is so "two thousand and late". Nothing more to see here folks.

[RamuTheDJ]

Boston Brides, one day I hope to be like Peter Merry so I can charge $6000 a wedding and then watch someone else's clips and take notes

[RamuTheDJ]

You are commenting on my you tube clips at 11pm at night which means that you are stalking me or not getting enought gigs

[RamuTheDJ]

Hey Peter,

you must be really bored in California because all you seem to do is watch my you tube clips

[RamuTheDJ]

Peter, I have to hand it to you. You are paying more attention to this clip than your wife. Connecting the dots would have delayed the food for the facility. Dance floor was packed all night. Job well done again. Maybe you can fly from California and we can have a DJ Spinoff.

When I win, you wont be so "merry",

[RamuTheDJ]

If you want to spend $6000 on a wedding dj, please call Peter Merry. If not, Ra-Mu and the Crew's 2010 pricing is still affordable.

[RamuTheDJ]

For those of you watching this clip, Peter Merry Jr. is some hotshot DJ from California that charges $6000 a wedding. I met him once at a DJ convention and bought his book. If he is giving me feedback on youtube on a Saturday morning, I myust be on the "good DJ" radar.

[RamuTheDJ]

For those of you watching this clip, Peter Merry Jr. is some hotshot DJ from California that charges $6000 a wedding. I met him once at a DJ convention and bought his book. If he is giving me feedback on youtube on a Saturday morning, I myust be on the "good DJ" radar.

[RamuTheDJ]

Actually the Tirrell room in Quincy is a very nice place and why not greet the crowd and show appreciation that they are there. Without them, there is no reception.

As the video shows, I pronounce names quite well but why have the same monotone introduction for every member of the bridal party.

[djronauger]

Peter,

Haven't you learned anything from Vegas? Didn't Groovy Lou teach you a lesson about butting in where you don't belong.