The World Of DJs and Turntable Culture
Item No. : 154998
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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 completely teaches the tools, technologies and techniques of the contemporary DJ.
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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 completely teaches the tools, technologies and techniques of the contemporary DJ. It goes further, exploring the culture, history and aesthetics of hip-hop, dance music and turntablism.
Souvignier traced the evolution of the turntable from the consumer's reading device into a professional musical instrument, until the last CD development. It also traces the evolution of DJ from selector and record announcer to producer / performer. This book features exclusive interviews with GrandWizzard Theodore (the inventor of the stripes) and other superstars, including DJ QBert, Rob Swift (X-ecutioners), Armand Van Helden and Mash-Up Maven The Freelance Hellraiser.
The main topics covered include a mechanical history of turntables and a cycle of DJ technology; Alan Freed, Dick Clark and Payola; John Cage's Cartridge Music; Grandmaster Flash; Jamaican sound systems; The rise and fall of the disco; House music, techno and garage; A dictionary of stripes; And development of DJ skills.
The World of DJs and the Turntable Culture include hands-on chapters that explain the basic tools used by DJs, teach fundamental techniques and explore creative possibilities for DJs. The emphasis is on the state of the art, highlighting the most exciting and innovative features.
Weight / weight: 2.5
ISBN: 9780634058332
Souvignier traced the evolution of the turntable from the consumer's reading device into a professional musical instrument, until the last CD development. It also traces the evolution of DJ from selector and record announcer to producer / performer. This book features exclusive interviews with GrandWizzard Theodore (the inventor of the stripes) and other superstars, including DJ QBert, Rob Swift (X-ecutioners), Armand Van Helden and Mash-Up Maven The Freelance Hellraiser.
The main topics covered include a mechanical history of turntables and a cycle of DJ technology; Alan Freed, Dick Clark and Payola; John Cage's Cartridge Music; Grandmaster Flash; Jamaican sound systems; The rise and fall of the disco; House music, techno and garage; A dictionary of stripes; And development of DJ skills.
The World of DJs and the Turntable Culture include hands-on chapters that explain the basic tools used by DJs, teach fundamental techniques and explore creative possibilities for DJs. The emphasis is on the state of the art, highlighting the most exciting and innovative features.
Weight / weight: 2.5
ISBN: 9780634058332
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