DJ Hero
Written by pistachionut on Tuesday, 15 of September , 2009 at 6:02 pm
This is the end of the modern DJ. An art form that used to require skill, patience and devotion now requires none of the above. As it becomes increasingly easy to make a mashup, create a mix and blend two songs, the necessity for a “real” DJ becomes lessened. People often complain that DJs “push a button” and then stand while they play. Innovation now is hard to come by. A-Trak continues to push the envelope, as do Surkin, Drop the Lime and a few others. The problem is that everything a DJ does can now be emulated by a video game console and someone sitting on their couch. It’s no longer rewarding in its own right. To be a skilled DJ is difficult. To be a DJ is simpler than ever. The popular ear, however, can’t tell the difference between a mix created in DJ Hero and a mix made by a professional. And this is where the line blurs. Guitar Hero does not teach you skills that allow you to become a guitarist. DJ Hero actually presents you (for the most part) with the skillset needed to be a mediocre DJ. This undoubtedly will inspire a generation of people who either DJ or think they can DJ based on their skills at mashing buttons. And it’s no different from people who actually do know what they’re doing.
So there’s my little speil on the demise of the DJ… Sorry to any proud DJ Hero players I may have just offended.
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Comment by gzabriel
Made Wednesday, 16 of September , 2009 at 5:16 am
It’s not dead. Guitar Hero didn’t kill guitar playing.
Comment by Silverdust
Made Saturday, 31 of October , 2009 at 11:21 am
Many friends of mine have already told me “if you really want to be a DJ go play DJ Hero, it’s so damn stupid”. Hahahah, our race is doomed, gentlemen.
