Reply to What inspires you? [ kind thinking out loud ]

As I wrap up my EP. I'm really trying to go hard and bring it home STRONG.

Before I start a production session ... I love now [since I got into DJ'ing] having the capability of loading up Traktor ... Powering on the S2 ... And just seeing where it goes with no intent but to explore!

I'm reminded of techniques to try to incorporate into my music. Sounds and textures that are hot right now. Kick and sub balance references.

It is such a beautiful day and age we're in.

As a DJ, with 1 successful (as in lead to more opportunities) season [spring and summer - touristy area here] under my belt, last year .. I found myself craving more and more to bring my production techniques and knowledge into my DJ game. I was able to modify a Beaubryte Mapping for Launchpad to my liking (basic stuff) and somewhat fill the desire to do more. I used (insta-grat) effects vary sparingly and I believe in a more unique way than a lot of pure newbies probably would have.

I've been using and supporting Native Instruments products for years. Understanding Traktor was a piece of cake.

What was not a piece of cake was the art of DJ'ing. Keeping a balanced sound on JACKED UP systems where the club / venue owners force you to "just deal with things".

Operator error. The most leftfield / oddball things seem to pop up out of nowhere .. just when you're starting to get your swag right.

The circumstantial embarrassment of playing for an empty room. (TOUGH for me. I almost wanna not get paid and leave.)

For me, the 7 - 8 months of weekly gigs were exhilarating and challenging. I kept things pretty basic. I did try and challenge myself every week. I got nervous EVERY TIME until the moment I hit play. I'm nervous now as I talk about it.

BUT I CANNOT WAIT. I've learned a lot thanks to this community . And look forward to taking more risks!

YOU [other DJ's] especially here are inspiring me! Even the people that hop on with what can kind of sometimes be looked at as a negative perspective. I may be agitated for a moment ... but I'm forced to dig ... do more research ... check myself.

My confidence is at an all time high for 2013. Musically, I'm growing. And I'm going to be more aggressive this upcoming season. (Northwest Florida ... Tourist Trap area) [there's an EP title right there .. TOURIST TRAP VOL 1]

#Inspiration #Motivation


But anyways .. I'd love to hear anyone thoughts that read through that nonsense!

MUCH LOVE. MUCH RESPECT.