Publish at June 12 2024 Updated June 12 2024
In the early 2000s, the job of disc jockey (DJ) wasn't a glamorous one. It was often a matter of playing with the disco in a bar or public place and creating a pleasant mix, ideally one that made you want to dance. Since then, the profession has changed considerably. Personalities like David Guetta, one of the interviewees in this ARTE program, have given the job a new lease of life.
The native Parisian has gone from being a misunderstood teenager who irritated the neighbors with his repetitive rhythms to a world star whose numerous creations allow him to perform for hours on end. Other turntablists follow in his footsteps, taking advantage of the many festivals around the world to showcase their mixing talent. Today, thousands of people dance to the tunes selected by the artist.
And everyone advises beginners to try and figure out for themselves what rhythms and songs go well together. Sure, there are tutorials on the Internet nowadays, but nothing beats the feeling of exhilaration when the budding DJ grasps what works in his mix.
An additional piece of advice given by each of the speakers is to find your own style. Imitating other turntablists may make sense at first, but it's important to move beyond this quickly and discover the characteristics that set you apart. In such a competitive environment, this seems to be the key to eventually getting noticed and invited.
Running time: 29min56
You might also like:
Why do teachers act as influencers?
The term "influencer" does not meet with consensus online. You'd almost forget all the influencers who are there to popularize concepts, demystify subjects, explain techniques and so on. Teachers are no exception. Why do they do it?
Deconstructing gender bias in schools
School is meant to be a mirror of society. In spite of the fine words, gender inequalities and stereotypes continue to plague the school institution. However, nothing is irreparable. There is a plethora of resources, activities and attitudes that can help deconstruct gender stereotypes.
A doctorate? What's next? [Thesis]
The doctorate is a diploma of excellence corresponding to the highest university degree internationally. Obtaining a doctorate offers many opportunities, but remains associated with a great uncertainty of professional insertion. Let's discover with Julien Calmand how the professionalization of the PhD seeks to resolve these tensions.
Grading students' digital productions: yes, but how?
As incentives for students to use digital tools and resources not only as sources of documentation but also, and more importantly, as media for production grow, so does the question of how to evaluate these productions. How do we assess the quality of blog posts written by students, for example? The University of Wisconsin provides some leads here.
.
