Step behind the wheels of steel and into the world of professional DJs. The World of DJs and the Turntable Culture is the only book that clearly and thoroughly teaches the tools, technologies and techniques of contemporary DJing. It also goes further, exploring the culture, history and aesthetics of hip-hop, dance music and turntablism. Souvignier traces the turntable's evolution from consumer playback device into a professional musical instrument, right up to the latest CD scratching decks. He also traces the evolution of the DJ from selector and record announcer to producer/performer. This book features exclusive interviews with GrandWizzard Theodore (the inventor of scratching) and other superstars including DJ QBert, Rob Swift (X-ecutioners), Armand Van Helden and mash-up maven The Freelance Hellraiser. The wide ranging topics covered include a mechanical history of turntables and a DJ technology roundup; Alan Freed, Dick Clark and payola; John Cage's Cartridge Music; Grandmaster Flash; Jamaican sound systems; the rise and fall of disco; house, techno and garage music; a dictionary of scratches; and developing DJ skills. The World of DJs and the Turntable Culture includes hands-on chapters that explain the basic tools DJs use, teaches the fundamental techniques, and explores the creative possibilities for DJs. There is a special focus on state-of-the-art gear, spotlighting the most exciting, cutting-edge features.
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Featuring exclusive interviews with DJ superstars such as Grand Wizzard Theodore, DJ QBert, Rob Swift, and others, The World Of DJs And The Turntable Culture by Todd Souvignier is both a solid introduction to the culture, history, and unique aspects of popular dance music, hip-hop, and turntable tunes, as well as a detailed look at the tools, methodologies, technologies, and more used by modern DJs. The World Of DJs And The Turntable Culture is an accessible and in-depth resource which is most especially recommended for anyone considering a career as a DJ, as well as ideal for casual browsers who are curious about what makes these unforgettable presenters of music tick.
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The DJ's core task is selecting music. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Linda Monson, Grandmaster Flash, Bob James, Pro Tools, San Francisco, Supreme Court, Final Scratch, Wave Twisters, World War, Alan Freed, Biz Markie, Clear Channel, Coxsone Dodd, Francis Grasso, Lee de Forest, Morris Levy, United States, Alexander Graham Bell, Duke Reid, James Brown, Red Book, Sound Event, The Freelance Hellraiser, Ableton Live New!
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The DJ's core task is selecting music. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Linda Monson, Grandmaster Flash, Bob James, Pro Tools, San Francisco, Supreme Court, Final Scratch, Wave Twisters, World War, Alan Freed, Biz Markie, Clear Channel, Coxsone Dodd, Francis Grasso, Lee de Forest, Morris Levy, United States, Alexander Graham Bell, Duke Reid, James Brown, Red Book, Sound Event, The Freelance Hellraiser, Ableton Live New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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