When requesting a song from the DJ, just say "play my song", or "it goes something like this" then hum a few bars! We have a chip implanted in our heads with an unlimited database with the favorite tunes of every patron whoever walked into a bar & all songs ever recorded, so feel free to be vague, we love the challenge.If we do not remember exactly what tune you want, we're only kidding.DJs know every song ever recorded, so keep humming. Hum
harder if need be... it helps jog the memory.If a DJ tells you they do not know a song you want to hear, they either forgot that they know the tune or they are just putting you on. Try singing a few words for the DJ. Any words.It also helps to scream your request from across the room several times per-set followed by the phrases, "AW COME ON!" and, "YOU SUCK!" Exaggerated hand gestures expressing disapproval from the dance floor are a big help as well, such as the thumbs down or your middle finger. Put-downs are the best way to jog a DJ's memory. This instantly promotes you to the status of "Personal Friend Of The DJ."DJs are notorious fakers & jokesters and never really prepare for their shows. They simply walk on stage with no prior thought to what they will do once they arrive. A DJ's job is so easy, even a monkey could do it, so don't let them off the hook easily. Your request is all that matters.If a trance DJ had played at the club a few weeks ago, the next DJ that follows will automatically know every trance tune the previous DJ everplayed, even if the current DJ is a house or jungle DJ. It's the law.Feel free to yell Tupac or Biggie!! to a DJ that plays strictly house forexample.IMPORTANT!!!!When a DJ leans over to hear you better, grab his or her head in both hands and yell directly into their ear, while holding their headsecurely so they cannot pull away. BITE RIGHT ON THE BACK OF THE NECK (This actually happend to me!) This will be taken as an invitation to a friendly & playful game of tug of war between their head and your hands.Don't give up! Hang on until the DJ submits.DJs are protected by their equipment, & only play the game when tricked into coming out from behind their turntables. Though difficult to get them to play, it's not impossible, so keep trying. They're especially vulnerable during mixing songs.TALKING WITH THE DJThe best time to discuss anything with the DJ in any meaningful way is when he is in the mix. Our hearing is so advanced that we can pick out your tiny voice from the mega watt wall of sound blasting all around us. DJs are expert lip readers too. If a DJ does not reply to your question or comment during a tune, it's because they didn't get a good look at your mouth in order to read your lips.Simply continue to scream your request & be sure to over emphasize the words with your lips. This helps immensely. Don't be fooled.DJs have the innate ability to answer questions & mix at the sametime. If the DJ doesn't answer your questions immediately, regardless of how stupid the question may seem, it's because they are purposely ignoring you.If this happens, immediately cop an attitude. We love this.HELPING THE DJIf you inform the DJ that you are a DJ, the DJ will appreciate your help with the next few tunes, or however long you can remain standing onstage. Simply feel free to walk up on stage & join in. By the way, the drunker you are, the better you sound.Keep in mind that nothing assists the DJ more thanoutrageous dancing, or a tambourine played out of tempo.Try the congas, they love the challenge. The DJ always needs the help & will take this as a compliment.BONUS TIPAs a last resort, wait until the DJ takes a break and then get on stageand start playing their records. They love this. Even if you are ejected from the club, you can rest assured in the fact that you have successfully completed your audition. The club owner will call you Immediately the following day to offer you a position.See you at the next gig ... -The DJ
The Learning Circle is a graphical description of the cyclical stages of learning and the qualities that are necessaary to go from one stage to the next.
Ryan D.
The Learning Circle
Mixed & Edited By: Ryan D.
Recorded July 2008 @ Let It Play Studios
Additional Production By: DJ Taj Mahal & Brian Jay
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Chapter 1
1. Adrian - Forever
2. Janet Jackson - Rock With You
3. Estelle - American Boy
4. Sean Kingston - Take You There
5. Colby O’ Donis Ft. Akon - What You Got
6. Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction
7. Kardinal & Akon - Dangerous
8. Will I Am - Got It From My Momma
9. Lil’ Mama Ft. Chris Brown & T-Pain - Shawty Get Loose
10.Ying Yang Twins - Drop
11.Flo-Rida Ft. Timbaland - Elevator
12.Janet Jackson - Feedback
13.Lil John vs Daft Punk - I Got The Music
14.Party Break - The Sweet Escape
15.Nirvana vs The Pussycat Dolls - Don’t Ya Come
16.Party Break - Party Rocker 10
17.The Eurythimcs vs One Republic - Sweet Apologize (Discotech)
18.Party Break - Rock Star
19.Sean Paul vs Rick James - Give It Up To Me
20.Lloyd vs Michael Jackson - Get Billie Shawty
21.Justin Timberlake vs Prince - Erotic Sexyback
22.DeToto - Erotc Party Break
23.Flo-Rida Ft Will I Am - In The Ayer
24.Pitbull - Anthem
25.Rihanna - Please Don’t Stop My 1, 2, Step (DJ Dini)
26,Rihanna - Please Don’t Stop The Music (Wideboys Club Mix)
27.Britney Spears - Piece Of Me (Ryan D. Tiesto Edit)
28.Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl (Ryan D. Jason Nevins Edit)
29.Ne-Yo - Closer (Ryan D. Stonebridge Edit)
30.Daft Punk - One More Time (D’azoo At Night 2007)
31.Justice vs Simian - We Are Your Friends (R.S. & S. Parker Meet Ryan D.)
32.Usher - Love In This Club (Ryan D. MSTRKRFT Edit)
Chapter 2
1. Robin S. vs Steve Angello vs. Laidback Luke - Show Me Love vs Be (Hardwell Remix)
2. David Guetta - Baby When The Lights (Ryan D.Dirty South Edit)
3. The Red Hot Chili Peppers - By The Way (Ryan D. Rene & Peter Edit)
4. Delerium Ft. Sarah McLachlan - Silence (Ryan D. Niels Van Gogh vs Thomas Gold Edit)
5. Deadmau5 - Not Exactly (Ryan D. Edit)
6. Sharam - Get Wild (Ryan D. Edit)
7. George Morel and SPJ - Lets Take Drugs (Ryan D. Cedric Gervais Edit)
8. Sia - The Girl You Lost To Cocaine (Sander Van Doorn Remix)
9. Funkagenda - What The Fuck
10.Pryda - Europa
11.Eric Prydz - Sweet Genesis
12.Pryda - Pjanoo
13.Axwell - I Found You (Dubfire)
Chapter 3
1. Martin Roth - Off The World (Martin Roth's Exclusive Intro Mix / Gareth Emery Remix)
2. Soliqid - Music Is For Rich People (Mat Zo)
3. Gareth Emery - More Than Anything (Stoneface & Terminal)
4. Tiesto - Driving To Heaven (Mat Zo)
5. Ronski Speed Ft. Aruna - All The Way
6. Markus Schulz Ft. Dauby - Perfect (Agnelli & Nelson)
7. Marscruiser - Not Alone Tonight (Blake Jarrell Alternate Mix)
8. ATB - Justify (Mark Norman)
9. Luminary - Amsterdam (Super 8 & Tab)
10.Solarstone - 4Ever
Chapter 4
1. Giuseppe Ottaviani - Until Monday (Mac & Mac)
2. Andre Visor & Kay Stone - Something For Your Mind (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)
3. Lang vs Gareth Emery - Another You Another Me (Ryan D. Edit)
4. Ronski Speed - The Space We Are (John O Callaghan)
5. Bryan Kearney - Punchline
6. Fred Baker & Greg Nash - Lunar Eclipse
7. D - Unity - Area 57 (Ryan D. Edit)
8. Armin van Buuren & DJ Shah feat. Chris Jones - Going Wrong (DJ Shah's Magic Island Mix)
9. Andy Blueman - Time To Rest (Ryan D. Daniel Kandi Bangin' Edit)
10.Aly & Fila - Lost Language
11.Greg Downey - Stadium
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