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#221704 - 11/21/07 06:07 AM Re: Will we be Replaced by a JUKEBOX Next?
Dnj Offline
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"iPOD J's" are poppin' up Everywhere get ready.

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#221705 - 11/21/07 06:24 AM Re: Will we be Replaced by a JUKEBOX Next?
mikeathome1 Offline
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Just let them rent your sound system. For the same price, you show up set up then come back 4 hours later to pick it up.
This of course explains my remark on this other thread http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/Forum37/HTML/016514.html
not that you have to agree just I'm seeing more and more of this kind of stuff.
The jukebox thing is new to me though.
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#221706 - 11/21/07 09:05 AM Re: Will we be Replaced by a JUKEBOX Next?
Songman55 Offline
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We've been being replaced since I can remember. I've always been able to find a niche. It just has to last a few more years until I retire. And I won't retire until either I dont't enjoy it anymore, or for health reasons. Rock on!

Joe

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#221707 - 11/21/07 09:07 AM Re: Will we be Replaced by a JUKEBOX Next?
cgiles Offline
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Registered: 09/29/05
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Not to start a controversy here, but this is one instance where the "music" factor trumps the "entertainment" factor. I think this phenomenon only affects certain types of venues, such as the special events (weddings, etc.) and dance-oriented venues. Jazz clubs will never replace live music with an ipod. Neither will "sun, surf, tiki huts, sand-in-your-crotch gigs like Diki's. Probably not the NH/Senior Center type gigs, either. I think it's nothing more that an el cheapo way of replacing what would have been a DJ's gig anyway. Man, Ipod entertainment. Disgusting!!!

Hey, maybe playing those SMF's and MP3's at what was supposed to be a "live music" event is coming back to bite you (Uh, that was the "controversial part). Maybe that "dumb" audience figured out that if you could do it, so could they. And cheaper. Just a thought.

chas
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#221708 - 11/21/07 10:45 AM Re: Will we be Replaced by a JUKEBOX Next?
captain Russ Offline
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Registered: 01/02/04
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Loc: Lexington, Ky, USA
Chas, well put. I agree!

R.

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#221709 - 11/21/07 01:01 PM Re: Will we be Replaced by a JUKEBOX Next?
DonM Offline
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Registered: 06/25/99
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Loc: Benton, LA, USA
Wait til that Ipod or MP3 player goes out right in the middle of an important event. They will hire a pro next time.
MP3/Midi player is my third line of backup.
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#221710 - 11/21/07 01:30 PM Re: Will we be Replaced by a JUKEBOX Next?
cgiles Offline
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Next up....the virtual event. Just dial in on your iPhone and pretend you're there.

chas
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#221711 - 11/21/07 01:42 PM Re: Will we be Replaced by a JUKEBOX Next?
Dnj Offline
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#221712 - 11/21/07 01:44 PM Re: Will we be Replaced by a JUKEBOX Next?
freddynl Offline
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Registered: 11/17/99
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Loc: netherlands
Three dimensional projection in your living room.

It's possible already but will take a powerplant of one small city to do one projection..
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#221713 - 11/21/07 02:51 PM Re: Will we be Replaced by a JUKEBOX Next?
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Registered: 04/25/05
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Loc: NW Florida
I would recommend sand in your crotch for just about ANY gig...

Seriously, though, if an iPod is taking your gig, you have just let yourself become too 'background'. The personality and dynamism of your show should transcend the music you play, and if you play gigs that WANT you to remain background, you are always one budget cut away from being replaced by Muzak, iPods or Sirius.

Stay away from these gigs, and make sure the audience knows (and can see) you are PLAYING most of what they hear. That way, you'll NEVER sound like a DJ... (and a DJ will NEVER sound like you!)
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