Topscooter
A-Trak responded to Deadmau5's complaint here : http://www.huffingtonpost.com/atrak/dont-push-my-buttons_b_1694719.html
If you've never heard about A-Trak, I let you know that he is an incredible DJ : he won DMC at 15 years old. So... He's a pioneer of DJ-ing, and he's still using vinyls... Incredible skills.
A-Trak makes us a complete article here. He explains a bit more the problem of the "Button-pushers" and even brings something new to the table (Deadmau5 didn't talk about DJs premium values) : even if you don't press play to launch a 1h30 mixed track (so you press play to play the next track again and again for 1h30 =D ), you have to bring as many new mashups as you can in each of your DJ gigs. In fact, some DJs that are really mixing live are making us the same set since 1 month. And it is a huge problem now. If we can hear 1-2 transitions for 1-1,5 month that make something really crazy, I can understand. But make the same live set for a complete month ? Come on...
Maybe some of you read it. If you didn't, then you just have to check this out. Let us know your opinion here ;)
If you've never heard about A-Trak, I let you know that he is an incredible DJ : he won DMC at 15 years old. So... He's a pioneer of DJ-ing, and he's still using vinyls... Incredible skills.
A-Trak makes us a complete article here. He explains a bit more the problem of the "Button-pushers" and even brings something new to the table (Deadmau5 didn't talk about DJs premium values) : even if you don't press play to launch a 1h30 mixed track (so you press play to play the next track again and again for 1h30 =D ), you have to bring as many new mashups as you can in each of your DJ gigs. In fact, some DJs that are really mixing live are making us the same set since 1 month. And it is a huge problem now. If we can hear 1-2 transitions for 1-1,5 month that make something really crazy, I can understand. But make the same live set for a complete month ? Come on...
Maybe some of you read it. If you didn't, then you just have to check this out. Let us know your opinion here ;)
发表时间 Fri 03 Aug 12 @ 12:59 pm
Tim Bennett
As long as the people dance and have a good time it makes no difference to me. It's the same old argument. blah blah blah
发表时间 Fri 03 Aug 12 @ 1:48 pm
danielsr2006
ughh..This subject again...
If some one ever gives me a car im gona say no thanks cause my bicycle is the "real" way of getting places...
The technology is already there..Just use it!(or Dont)
If some one ever gives me a car im gona say no thanks cause my bicycle is the "real" way of getting places...
The technology is already there..Just use it!(or Dont)
发表时间 Fri 03 Aug 12 @ 2:00 pm
Supacon
Good luck bringing your Technics with you on your bicycle so that you can *really* DJ while you *really* go places ;)
发表时间 Fri 03 Aug 12 @ 5:39 pm
JoshTorresDJ
Here is what I find funny,
Deadmau5, I know who he is and so does millions of his fans (I am not a fan, I just happen to know who he is)
A-trak never heard of him b4. If you tell me "if you were a real DJ then you'd know him" I'd say "what chu talking about willis?"
Deadmau5 has about 1.3 million twitter followers, A-trak 250k
Turntableism is cool, but apparently doesn't move the masses like the concerts Deadmau5 or Tiesto or Paul Oakenfold do (and others)
Preparing a concert with lights, fireworks and tons of effects isn't easy. It requires lots of time and skill. So, to each their own.
Deadmau5, I know who he is and so does millions of his fans (I am not a fan, I just happen to know who he is)
A-trak never heard of him b4. If you tell me "if you were a real DJ then you'd know him" I'd say "what chu talking about willis?"
Deadmau5 has about 1.3 million twitter followers, A-trak 250k
Turntableism is cool, but apparently doesn't move the masses like the concerts Deadmau5 or Tiesto or Paul Oakenfold do (and others)
Preparing a concert with lights, fireworks and tons of effects isn't easy. It requires lots of time and skill. So, to each their own.
发表时间 Fri 03 Aug 12 @ 10:32 pm
funkmasterfrank
You never heard of A-Trak b4 WTF... I had the pleasure of working with him on an old project back in the early 2000s. Read on and you'll get to know him very well!! You may even recognize some of his affiliates and his songs
Here's some history
Montreal-born, was the first DJ to win all three major DJ competition titles (DMC, ITF and Vestax), as well as being the first DJ to win five World Championships. He won the DMC World DJ Championship in 1997 at the age of 15, making him the youngest and first Canadian winner of the competition. member of the prestigious, now defunct DJ crew Invisibl Skratch Piklz, and a member of The Allies alongside frequent collaborator DJ Craze.
In the late 90's A-Trak developed a notation system for scratching. He has also appeared on the cover of multiple magazines including Billboard, BPM and Status.
In 2004 Kanye West recruited him as his personal tour DJ, and he has worked closely with him ever since, including performances alongside the US rapper at MTV specials, the Grammy Awards, multiple MTV Video Music Awards, and worldwide stadium shows. A-Trak also recorded scratches on Kanye West’s second and third studio albums Late Registration in 2005 and Graduation in 2007.
Over the years he has endorsed several brands including Serato Scratch Live, Rane DJ equipment, as well as clothing companies; Zoo York, Lifted Research Group and Circa. In addition to endorsing outside brands, A-Trak himself has become a streetwear culture icon, collaborating with Nike, New Era, Kidrobot, and Zoo York. A-Trak also has a collaborative clothing line called “Sunglasses is a Must,” and released his own toy "Grateful Bear" with Kid Robot in 2009.
He is known for merging the sounds of rap and electronic music through his remix work, his 2007 CD "Dirty South Dance," his production for Kid Sister and Lupe Fiasco, and his remixes for electronic artists including MSTRKRFT and Boys Noize. The hit single by Kid Cudi, Day 'n' Night, was released on an EP by A-Trak's label Fool's Gold.
In 2009, A-Trak collaborated with Armand Van Helden to form a disco house production duo under the stage name Duck Sauce. They released "aNYway" in October on Ministry of Sound. Other Duck Sauce tracks include "Grand Steppin", "The Motion", "You're Nasty", "Big Bad Wolf" and "Barbra Streisand". Duck Sauce has achieved massive success worldwide including reaching the top chart position in twelve countries and attaining the coveted #1 spot on the US Dance Billboard charts.
In February 2010, it was announced that A-Trak will perform live shows with Travis Barker who had previously worked with their mutual friend, the late DJ AM
In October 2010, he released a song entitled "Ray Ban Vision" with G.O.O.D. Music's CyHi Da Prynce. This song has been used in the 2012 movie Project X.
On December 16, 2011, A-Trak performed an hour long opening set at Madison Square Garden in New York City as the opening act for Swedish House Mafia.
In 2012, A-Trak was featured on the cover of Billboard Magazine alongside Diplo and Skrillex.
In April of 2012, A-Trak, alongside Kimbra and Mark Foster, collaborated on a song, entitled Warrior, together for Converse's 3 Artists, 1 song
Awards
1997 Technics / DMC World Champion (15 years old – youngest ever)
1998 Technics/ DMC World 2nd Runner Up
1999 ITF World Champion (Advancement category)
1999 ITF Western Hemisphere Scratching Champion
1999 Vestax World DJ Extravaganza Champion
2000 ITF World Champion (Advancement category)
2000 DMC Team Champion (with DJ Craze)
Here's some history
Montreal-born, was the first DJ to win all three major DJ competition titles (DMC, ITF and Vestax), as well as being the first DJ to win five World Championships. He won the DMC World DJ Championship in 1997 at the age of 15, making him the youngest and first Canadian winner of the competition. member of the prestigious, now defunct DJ crew Invisibl Skratch Piklz, and a member of The Allies alongside frequent collaborator DJ Craze.
In the late 90's A-Trak developed a notation system for scratching. He has also appeared on the cover of multiple magazines including Billboard, BPM and Status.
In 2004 Kanye West recruited him as his personal tour DJ, and he has worked closely with him ever since, including performances alongside the US rapper at MTV specials, the Grammy Awards, multiple MTV Video Music Awards, and worldwide stadium shows. A-Trak also recorded scratches on Kanye West’s second and third studio albums Late Registration in 2005 and Graduation in 2007.
Over the years he has endorsed several brands including Serato Scratch Live, Rane DJ equipment, as well as clothing companies; Zoo York, Lifted Research Group and Circa. In addition to endorsing outside brands, A-Trak himself has become a streetwear culture icon, collaborating with Nike, New Era, Kidrobot, and Zoo York. A-Trak also has a collaborative clothing line called “Sunglasses is a Must,” and released his own toy "Grateful Bear" with Kid Robot in 2009.
He is known for merging the sounds of rap and electronic music through his remix work, his 2007 CD "Dirty South Dance," his production for Kid Sister and Lupe Fiasco, and his remixes for electronic artists including MSTRKRFT and Boys Noize. The hit single by Kid Cudi, Day 'n' Night, was released on an EP by A-Trak's label Fool's Gold.
In 2009, A-Trak collaborated with Armand Van Helden to form a disco house production duo under the stage name Duck Sauce. They released "aNYway" in October on Ministry of Sound. Other Duck Sauce tracks include "Grand Steppin", "The Motion", "You're Nasty", "Big Bad Wolf" and "Barbra Streisand". Duck Sauce has achieved massive success worldwide including reaching the top chart position in twelve countries and attaining the coveted #1 spot on the US Dance Billboard charts.
In February 2010, it was announced that A-Trak will perform live shows with Travis Barker who had previously worked with their mutual friend, the late DJ AM
In October 2010, he released a song entitled "Ray Ban Vision" with G.O.O.D. Music's CyHi Da Prynce. This song has been used in the 2012 movie Project X.
On December 16, 2011, A-Trak performed an hour long opening set at Madison Square Garden in New York City as the opening act for Swedish House Mafia.
In 2012, A-Trak was featured on the cover of Billboard Magazine alongside Diplo and Skrillex.
In April of 2012, A-Trak, alongside Kimbra and Mark Foster, collaborated on a song, entitled Warrior, together for Converse's 3 Artists, 1 song
Awards
1997 Technics / DMC World Champion (15 years old – youngest ever)
1998 Technics/ DMC World 2nd Runner Up
1999 ITF World Champion (Advancement category)
1999 ITF Western Hemisphere Scratching Champion
1999 Vestax World DJ Extravaganza Champion
2000 ITF World Champion (Advancement category)
2000 DMC Team Champion (with DJ Craze)
发表时间 Sat 04 Aug 12 @ 11:50 am
danielsr2006
I don't mean to give this topic more attention than what it needs..but no I don't normally follow "mainstream" people or certain music or producers so me, yes also have never heard of atrak but I have heard of the deadmau5 guy. I guess that should say something about the recognition these guys are getting.
发表时间 Sun 05 Aug 12 @ 3:00 am
JoshTorresDJ
Funkmaster, I know you're very proud of your buddy. I never questioned his skills or biography. My point is that it doesn't matter how big of a button pusher Deadmau5 is, he is far more popular. So at the end of the day what we all must remember is that the difference between a DJ and a SuperDJ is PRESENTATION.
Deadmau5 is more popular for his presentation (costume and showmanship) than his DJ mixing skills.
Deadmau5 is more popular for his presentation (costume and showmanship) than his DJ mixing skills.
发表时间 Tue 07 Aug 12 @ 7:34 am
Topscooter
And for me, it's really a problem...
When I posted this A-Trak article, I just wanted to let people know that the eternal debate between "Vinyl" DJs and "Technology" DJs, if I can summarize things like that, is finally talked between well-known DJs and is exposed to the public.
This debate is getting bigger for me. I think that we'll see other articles if you ask me :p
When I posted this A-Trak article, I just wanted to let people know that the eternal debate between "Vinyl" DJs and "Technology" DJs, if I can summarize things like that, is finally talked between well-known DJs and is exposed to the public.
This debate is getting bigger for me. I think that we'll see other articles if you ask me :p
发表时间 Tue 07 Aug 12 @ 11:28 am
yk23
I don't think he's talking about button pushers in general. He's against pressing play and walking away from the decks the rest of the night. Then letting your fans hear the same mix from the past 20 shows. I'd rather those guys, like someone I know said "these people worked hard to get here" should be putting 100% effort in to what the fans paid them to do. Me being a fan and watching these guys just standing there behind a bunch of lights smoke just sucks. I want to hear them jam or screw up a mix just like the rest of us. If I wanted to hear a prerorded mix I just play it my car. I saw deadmau5 once, there was 2 1/2 min of kick drum between songs. When the next kick drum started everyone started screaming. I'm not sure why cause I couldnt tell what the next song was nor could they. It reminded me of the movie Pure Country where George Strait stops singing and playing his guitar and the people are still going nuts. It's great for them they have that kind of crowd but I have to work my ass off to get people to do that for 4 or 5 hours. I'm not jealous but I wouldnt do that to my fans.
David
David
发表时间 Tue 07 Aug 12 @ 4:16 pm