DJs on the Increase Calls for Some Creative Thinking

Toolmaker · Post by **Toolmaker** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:23 pm

I vote EMP.

But only after the flamthrower doesn't work.

pandasex · Post by **pandasex** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:37 pm

i hate to be the odd person out here......but i love the DJs and Techno, Trance, Ambient, all kinds of boom shh boom shh.

i slept fine. It kind of reminded me of being at a sleep over. I can sleep with any kind of noise. Its silence that scares me

Sensei · Post by **Sensei** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:58 pm

I hear that. I once had a nightmare where I was forced to camp in the Alternative Energy Zone.

Ewww.

bx1 · Post by **bx1** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:40 pm

Sensei, ... CrazedSexPanda, *sniff* I love you guys... *sniff*

gaminwench · Post by **gaminwench** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:59 pm

Hey...I like DJ's...I love the oontz oontz thumpa thumpa to sleep to...but there are many instances, in this acoustic life, when you don't want Jungle goin' at xxxdecibels, 50 ft from your _______. Seems a community could make space for both, with cooperation...

bx1 · Post by **bx1** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:13 pm

gaminwench wrote:there are many instances, in this acoustic life, when you don't want Jungle goin' at xxxdecibels

There are no such instances!

Post by **AntiM** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:05 pm

Sensei wrote:I hear that. I once had a nightmare where I was forced to camp in the Alternative Energy Zone.

Ewww.

... and then you were kidnapped by Hushville.

Dr Dilemma · Post by **Dr Dilemma** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:34 pm

I can usually sleep through the thumpa thumpa, I find it soothing ,no really! But I do remember going to this weekend long rave called 'megabuzz' and the problem was we put our tent up in the intersection of 3 different sound systems so had jungle, hardcore and house all playing at the same time constantly. All with completely discordant beats. Burning man has never been as bad as that!

If you camp out far enough, is it not pretty quiet?

Sensei · Post by **Sensei** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:17 pm

I'm glad you asked that question! Why, yes! Yes, it is quieter on the outside roads, which is precisely why I camp on the outer road every year. It seems to me that the NIMBYs represented here want to live downtown for the visual stimulation but don't want to deal with the audio consequences. It IS a longer commute to the esplanade, that's for sure. I think that's the problem for most of these geezers.

somekind · Post by **somekind** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:34 pm

I camped next to hushville and the AlternativeEnergyZone last year. It was blessedly quiet, for the most part. One night someone left his stereo on; instead of vandalizing it I just turned the speakers around to face away from my camp and towards his camp. I'm sure someone over there appreciated that.

bx1 · Post by **bx1** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:47 am

I know I may be beating a dead horse here, and maybe it's just the fact that I do my best to *MAKE SURE* not only my sound system isn't directed toward any part of the main city, but also that we register early to get placed in the LSSA area where these loud sounds are truthfully the only place they are allowed, *BUT* I feel that no one should be allowed to disturb their neighbobrs with unwanted beats unless they are in that same boat. These different sections of the city are there for a reason. Myself and Norm know, that if we don't get placed in the Large Scale Sound Art area of the city, we aren't even bringing our sound system.

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oneeyeddick · Post by **oneeyeddick** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 8:56 am

ok Bx1, pat yourself on the back, we are all proud of you too for doing it the right way also.

The point that is trying to be made here is that too many "DJs", are out there now, playing thier music in places where it is unwelcome.

We are not sweeping you under the rug, but many "DJs' out there belong in a dustpan....hold on..... bad metaphor.....TRASHCAN !!!

(I am with Fishy on this one, it really is pathetic when no one is dancing to thier spins at 4:00 A.M., in the middle of the camping areas)

Where is Tecnoviking when we need him ?????

bx1 · Post by **bx1** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:30 am

oneeyeddick wrote:ok Bx1, pat yourself on the back, we are all proud of you too for doing it the right way also.

The point that is trying to be made here is that too many "DJs", are out there now, playing thier music in places where it is unwelcome.

We are not sweeping you under the rug, but many "DJs' out there belong in a dustpan....hold on..... bad metaphor.....TRASHCAN !!!

(I am with Fishy on this one, it really is pathetic when no one is dancing to thier spins at 4:00 A.M., in the middle of the camping areas)

Where is Tecnoviking when we need him ?????

Thanks Dick, I can always count on you for living up to your name.

BTW: We already established all this, and has already been said that no one enforces it so whats the point? You can make a rule, but whos going to follow it if it doesn't fit in with their ideals and no one is trying to stop them? Enforcing "the rule" and just ignoring it or the only two solutions. Other then that, it's just pointless complaining. Now we can move on?

oneeyeddick · Post by **oneeyeddick** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:02 am

awww... now ya went off and gave me a Stiffy.

Rangers will come and talk to you if someone files a complaint about your noise, they just have to file it in the appropriate order.

Complaining to a Ranger that is just walking by your camp is not how it's done....they may or may not give a shit.

Going to the Ranger outpost in your particuliar sector and filing a formal complaint about inappropriate music going on
will surely follow with a pair of them coming by to follow up on the complaint.

Wires have been cut in the past after the violator(s) chose to ignore the Rangers suggestions to turn it down or off.

I have had them following up about a sound complaint in my own camp, so I speak with experience on this.

I also usually speak with the inappropriate amount of snark, so don't think I am just harping,
because I hate the music that harps make also.

and seriously, pat yourself on the back, because you are a better burner than those that the focus of this posting is about.

and we love you all to hell for it too.

Now would someone please bring on the Technoviking ???

djnormanj · Post by **djnormanj** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:06 pm

oneeyeddick wrote:ok Bx1, pat yourself on the back, we are all proud of you too for doing it the right way also.

The point that is trying to be made here is that too many "DJs", are out there now, playing thier music in places where it is unwelcome.

We are not sweeping you under the rug, but many "DJs' out there belong in a dustpan....hold on..... bad metaphor.....TRASHCAN !!!

(I am with Fishy on this one, it really is pathetic when no one is dancing to thier spins at 4:00 A.M., in the middle of the camping areas)

Where is Tecnoviking when we need him ?????

I agree, and thanks for the 'atta-boy for doing it right. Last burn, I ended up with a case full of CDs handed out to me by various DJs on the playa. I still got them coasters layin' around somewhere!

By the way, where is Cryptofishist? Leave it her to start a hot topic and bail out. Probably lurking in the posts and insidiously laughing to herself!

Sensei · Post by **Sensei** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:38 pm

oneeyeddick wrote:I also usually speak with the inappropriate amount of snark, so don't think I am just harping, because I hate the music that harps make also.

and seriously, pat yourself on the back, because you are a better burner than those that the focus of this posting is about.

and we love you all to hell for it too.

Now would someone please bring on the Technoviking ???

I have just this very second joined the O.E.D. fan club for life.

I just hope the dues don't hurt too much.

bx1 · Post by **bx1** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:14 pm

djnormanj wrote:
oneeyeddick wrote:ok Bx1, pat yourself on the back, we are all proud of you too for doing it the right way also.

The point that is trying to be made here is that too many "DJs", are out there now, playing thier music in places where it is unwelcome.

We are not sweeping you under the rug, but many "DJs' out there belong in a dustpan....hold on..... bad metaphor.....TRASHCAN !!!

(I am with Fishy on this one, it really is pathetic when no one is dancing to thier spins at 4:00 A.M., in the middle of the camping areas)

Where is Tecnoviking when we need him ?????
I agree, and thanks for the 'atta-boy for doing it right.

I took it as sarcasm, but if I was wrong I apologize.

Medium · Post by **Medium** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:32 pm

I suppose a lot of younger kid DJ's are pretty caught up in themselves and forget that the whole purpose of being a DJ is the play for the crowd and not just for themselves. That ALSO means being courteous to those who are trying to enjoy something else entirely.

I frequently attend a small private party here in VA where I sometimes DJ. There are 3 rooms with different music styles usually and they must coexist so everyone can enjoy the experience. I think what were are looking for is peaceful coexistence with consideration for neighbors and those with different tastes. Seems simple enough but add in significant levels of intoxication and maybe (definitely) it gets a lot harder.

All DJ's are not vermin, but all people that play music are not DJ's...

bx1 · Post by **bx1** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:00 pm

Medium wrote: All DJ's are not vermin, but all people that play music are not DJ's...

Amen to that!

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:59 am

i have bitten my tongue right off.

i'm not gonna do it.

restraint.

there......it's passed.

now where is my Bill Cosby inspired sweater?

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:12 am

Which way to the live music?

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:24 am

I like eating live oysters

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:45 am

I like eating live oysters

dont shuck with me, man.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:22 am

Well, it's certainly been interesting.

It was a joke, people. To be sure a sideways, straight-faced joke, but a joke nonetheless.

Did I say "deadpan?"

I didn't?

To be sure a sideways, straight-faced, deadpan joke, but a joke nonetheless.

(edited to add: To be sure a sideways, straight-faced joke, but a joke nonetheless.

Did I say "deadpan?"

I didn't?

To be sure a sideways, straight-faced, deadpan joke, but a joke nonetheless.)

oneeyeddick · Post by **oneeyeddick** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:37 am

Way to go Fishy...now I feel like a Dick !!!

Daddy-O · Post by **Daddy-O** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:11 pm

Talk about feeling like a dick, where is JK? LOL

oneeyeddick · Post by **oneeyeddick** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:56 pm

Busy greeting newbies.

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:13 pm

i had a vision, no a dream, no, no, a bad ether hallucination....or was it Real?

it was John Kisha, volunteering as a greeter this year.

his nick-name was "Spanky"

but instead of slapping virgin butts he was gifting "welcome" facials.

bx1 · Post by **bx1** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:58 pm

Simon of the Playa wrote:i had a vision, no a dream, no, no, a bad ether hallucination....or was it Real?

it was John Kisha, volunteering as a greeter this year.

his nick-name was "Spanky"

but instead of slapping virgin butts he was gifting "welcome" facials.

Do you always dream homo-erotica?

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:47 am

no....thats why i think it was a bad ether hallucination.

usually my dreams are Homer-erotic.