Advice for DJs | Sweet 15 (Quinceañera) DJ GIG LOG | Let's Party
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- Опубліковано 24 кві 2016
- Vlog 041 - Sunday • April 23, 2016
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This week I am back with another GIG LOG. You guys always ask me to do more of these and I am more than happy to comply. This weekend I DJ'ed an epic Sweet 15 (Quinceañera). I had an awesome time DJing this party as you'll see in the vlog. In this video I will also give you some tips on how to be a successful DJing as well as some advice on DJ equipment and how not deal with request at parties.
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ABOUT ME: I'm 24-Years old. I was born in Nicaragua but, I currently live in New Jersey, USA. I am an open-format DJ, an aspiring photographer, and UA-cam Vlogger. I hope you find my videos entertaining, if you have any questions feel free to ask. - Розваги
Teenage kid: Can you play this song?
DJ: I don’t have it
Kid: Plug my phone into your speakers
DJ: That’s not possible
Kid: Yes it is I have an adapter
DJ: FML
Hahahaha!
You just man up and with a commanding voice say no. End of story
Great gig man, enjoying your vids , I got my first wedding party this Saturday , been practicing a lot, I'm a bit nervous but looking forward to it.
You are my idol. I just start doing a dj gig about 2 years form now just to let you know I always watch ur video every time I’m about to do one. Great job brother.
Bro!! To be able to record and gig!! Wow!! Man props to your proffesionalism!!
Thanks man, yeah it is definitely not easy.
This is the best gig log I've have seen...... Alot of valid points! Great work
thanks man!
So glad i came across this video! Took notes for my next gig.
Kudos for being honest about song request, people just don't realize how annoying it is for the most part!
These old videos show up in recommendations and everything he said about lighting is the opposite now it's all about lighting with him and even critiques other people's lighting and set up.. still enjoy the videos. Keep up the good work DJ barr
Great job man! South Jersey here.... Just did my first Daddy/Daughter dance yesterday and man, lemme tell ya, it went great until the end.... Once the girls knew I was taking requests, I had more 6 to 12 year old girls in the request line than dancing on the floor! Man, that was funny, but hard at the same time!!!!
Man, I love your gig logs! I can relate to so much of what you say and show in your videos. Plus you have extremely good video editing skills that keep your gig logs interesting. Anyway too many requests make you feel like a jukebox and that's a horrible feeling for a dj. Lol.
Hey what's up man. You're Gig Logs are really cool. Thank you for making these. I'm about to start mobile Dj-ing and I'm a lil nervous. I've done a few parties and banquets. But your vids are really preparing me.
your videos are excellent. And are very useful. I just started dj N. i really enjoy it. it's a lot of fun. I'm actually going to dj my first new years eve party.
First time watching your video...Kudos man...I'm a newbie wannabe backyard DJ...just have basic PA system and set-up at this time...Like your tips....good mix of music from the short clips....like the interaction with the crowd....peeps looked like they had a blast..
Keep up the great work
Your statement is partially true. If lights were not important you wouldn't bother to bring them. Lights definitely enhance your set up and allow you to stand out from the competition. If you're going out, go all the way and bring the best lighting you can afford.
+DJTEDDY507 Agreed but, what I meant in my statement is that you can have all the lights in the world and it won't make you a better DJ... al they do is enhance the performance - at the end of the day you are booked for the music.
Great video Barr! As per request getting annoying you can have a customized Notepad for request with disclaimers showing DJ will do his best to play your request as the program allows it. It has always worked for me that way.
Just wanted to thank you for all your supportive advice. keep on doing what love. You're definitely my ideal DJ.
Have a blessed year and lots of spectacular events and gigs to come.
DJ Candyman
I can agree with you on not needing soo many lights or fancy stuff. I try not to buy lots of lights but I'm soo tempted to invest in them because they do make everything look way better. Anyways good work as usual.
es increible tu trabajo
se nota que amas lo que haces
mucho exito en tus fiestas siguientes saludos desde tijuana
+Salvador LOPEZ LEAL Saludos amigo, gracias por tu apollo.
Awesome man, you really have a huge advantage over others being you're bilingual and can MC with the best of them!!
+JRMSS4 Thanks man... Yes, speaking 2 languages does give me an advantage.
Wow Barr. You've gone a long ways, regarding advice & set up. .
¿Como empiezas una fiesta? Tengo que ser él dj de una fiesta de unos amigos y no tengo nada de experiencia, no asistió a fiestas y no se que hacer. Cualquier tipo sería genial, gracias.
Do you usually allow requests if they are in moderation? I'm DJing a prom in a couple of weeks and was wondering
+Sam K Yes, I like to please the crowed but, sometimes the request are out of hand... I try to comply with request that make sense.
Great video log. You made a lot of valid points that I couldn't agree more. Great points on getting used to being an MC, I still need to work on that on my end. You've earned a subscriber!
+Allan Brown thanks!
I could agree more on all your post comments. it's really a challenge to go for those private party and wedding gigs. request really sucks BIG TIME! cheers!
do you use a ADJ power strip? if so do you leave the source on and just use the switches to turn on off ?
That's how it's done!!!awesome job kid!
+Eli Lucero thanks!
Hey dj bar do use a light mixer or emu mixer? Cause I use a chavuet obey 3 with my lights and it don’t work
thanks for the vid, you got pro dj gear - nice... question: with your 2 tops and 2 bassbins, how many people can your system handle for an indoor party
Dj Barr I need to ask you a question what is your favorite song and what is your favorite DJ controller
Man great gig log!! Looked like it was a fun one! Keep them up man! 👍🏼👍🏼
+DJ GlennB Thank you, more on the way!
I am a kid but when I get a request I try to flow with it but sometimes its just too off when I'm doing my mix.
when I do my gigs I say to the client to give me a small play list a few days before (10 songs) and I build my show around the genres and timelines in that list, it seems to work pretty well !
+Alex.A Entertainment I do that as well but, still can't avoid the request.
Bayardo A Rugama
Ps Great Videos (especially the drone ones ) keep up the good works your a talented man !
love the setup very different to the trend well done you rock the gigs so thats all that matters
+Dave Finch (Dave's Roadshow) thanks!
i loved what you said in the beginning about the equipment that is really true its not about quantity but quality
+Nikhill Naresh thanks!
Ahh Mister Barr - what a great gig log - I love the energy and excitement you have (it's truly show's your passion) - I also dislike requests - what I usually do is ask the bride/birthday girl/host etc.. to provide me with a list of "must have" songs before the event, then if anyone comes with requests I can just tell them that I'm just following what was requested by the "main" person ;) - keep up with the great volgs :)
+Christopher Thank you as always for watching. Request are the worst, wish they would just let us do our job... Thats a great Idea i will keep that in mind next time.
Best Gig log so far, I really enjoy your "video skills" :D
+Niclas Schneider Thank you... glad you are enjoying the videos!
I was trying so hard to get a glimpse of how you keep all your cords organized under your table. You should show that next time
YOUR MY FAVORITE DJ!!! YOU ROCK!!!
Really happy to hear that.... Thank you!
Really really dope video man! This is the first video of yours i've watched. I'm the same way. I don't have a big light show like you and i always debate on weather I should invest in more lights.
Thank you for watching... its a big investment just, make sure you will make the money in return.
Get that money bro! good stuff. U had em going! I tell u what though... I got myself Chauvet Gig Bar IRC and never looked back. Sets up in 30 seconds! Puts the lights up nice and high. Seriously 30 seconds. lol
THanks for making these gig logs i have learned a lot from you i need to start making gig logs myself
DJ DONT YAKNO thank you for watching
Hello I’m doing my first sweet 15 at the end of the month they have requested 95% Spanish music was wondering about a playlist and some visual ques that would cause me to change genres
I agree with all that u said about lights funny I was just saying that earlier and stumbled on ur video ...some advise is good advise but do what works for you! great job my brother
+andre bryant Thanks man!
The way I control request at parties is by having guest write down requests in my notebook. I have a notice by the DJ booth that says; "Please do not disturb the DJ, please write your request in notebook and it will be added to the playlist."
+Ernest Chester that's a great idea! Thanks for the suggestion
Dj Barr can you tell me who does your Dj Drops?
Impresionante amigo!! Sigue Asi
De Donde Eres?
Awesome setup and job I agree with you on the lights. And I invested my money on jbl speakers also.
+Jerome Petty yes, speakers are way more important than any light
Can I find Songs on extern HDD in Serato? When people wish a song
what is the different to use Serato or Virtual DJ
great video I'm a big fan .
quick question what camera do you use for your gig logs ?
Sooooo true bar! You wouldn't believe how many questions I get on gear. GEAR DOES NOT MATTER. The most important this is the music. That is why they hire you! So true about the MC duties! Also now you see my life with the school dances with the requests, it gets outta hand!
But woo pig, you don't use the same lights for a high school dance 4 years in a row will you?
+Dj Woo Pig You said it bro.... its all about the music... You must go crazy with all the request. I don't know you do it bro lol
Wow very nice dj.
Good job bro
Really good job man... but I have a little technical advice to your pa. I saw that you always drive your pa into peak. You have such a powerful pa but that's not good always driving over the limit. But that's just a little thing. All in all you are a good guy with very good dj-skills. Just go on like this :)
Dude I love your videos and I agree with you it’s all about your performance
I loved your performance Brother.
You are Rockin' it!! We get a handful Quinceaneras at our banquet hall at the golf course. always a good party. Nice Vid!!
+Uber DC Thank you, Im enjoying your videos as well... Great job on the vegas ones!
Well done, vato !😎
Bayardo, your video taping skills are bananas. Keep up the EXCELLENT work. PS: Your drone flying skills are crazy too.
+Ernest Chester thanks man really apprichiate it!
How did you connect the lights to the speaker stands
You are the best dude! Love your videos😃
Thanks For Watching Man
Get barr who did yout voiceover that was in the beginning of the dance mix,
Nice mixing and scratching 😎🎧
I agree! it's definitely about the performance as a DJ and entertaining as a crowd, not so much about the lights. Great gig log! Wish I can be great on camera as you haha
+DJ MoJoe Very true.... Your gig logs are great man, I really enjoy watching them... I'm still a choke up on camera... but, getting better the more I do it.
Facts!
Good gig log man your party looked really into it and responsive all signs of a good dj/emcee gettin em into it!!! Good job bro I'm a dj as well and I really think my mic skills are wat sets me apart from others in my city
+anthony torres thanks Man!
Sick video man keep it up
+dj naqeeb Thank you!
Personal opinion, you should use USBs and get set up with Rekordbox on your cdjs if you don't already. Especially since with certain areas, you don't need to worry about getting your laptop stolen
+Robbie Henderson Thanks for the tip... I will look into it!
Plus you can get an Ethernet cable and one usb and have your cdjs linked
dude love your videos.
+J ortega thanks man!
love the vids! I am trying to become a dj myself
Awesom, thank you for watching!
wow. bravo dude. you got talent.
Thank you my friend!
Hi. would happen to do a video to show how to use a control cd for cdjs with Serato DJ? or could you reply with a link showing a tutorial from youtube? I've searched all over for tutorial and cant seem to find any. Im switching from controller to CDJs and i'm having a hard time setting the time code. Any little info would help.
thanks
I'll try to make one.... but, its just usually plug and play nothing need to be done. Just plug in the usb and switch it to internal on serato.
The video is very supportive thank you so much
hilarious!!! love the vids as usual
Thanks for watching! :D
Your lighting is..........
Good....
LMAOOOO!! great video!!! ending was epic!
+djchino94 Thanks man! request get me angry lol
do you use a audio mixer?
Hiya DJ Barr is that actually you saying free DJ Gear??🤔 Or is it spam
What was the light on the right speaker that moon flowers called
I just bought two lights but I'm not allowed to open them until Monday because it's my bday but, I think like you said they will just enhance the setup, not beneficial, just extras. Thanks for the advice Barr! Another great video.
And yes I'm only 14 that's why I'm not allowed to open the lights
I'm 16 and feel the same but I love lighting so run a lot of more fancy lighting, check my channel and comment if you want any info :)
+TheRCSChannel sure will check it out!
+Dennison DeNatalie No problem... keep at it!
I agree... your lights are perfect.. it's about the sound. your set up is nice..
Yes, man... Young DJs get so caught up with lights.
dissagree as a mobile dj you have to create an immersive experience for your audience, this involves lights and well thought out well designed lighting not just throwing some effect lighting on the speaker poles
Bayardo A Rugama i am 12 years old and am a dj
Bro I totally get where you coming from.. Had the same issues last event with rude requests.. what I started doing while I was djing on my Cruise ship contract I would just hand them a pen & notepad and tell them I would see if I have it.. that's the only way I got them to bug me less so I could focus on the music more! I highly recommend you try taking a spiral journal and a few pens.
+PositiveP Tv Thats actually a great idea... I'll keep that in mind next party i do.
Laser on the dancing people? Is it safe?
Great video footage and production bro!
+Louisiana Live Events Thank you... I work really hard on these.
You got the skills bro. I agree with you regarding over emphasis on lights. It shows that you focus more on your mixing knowledge and how you present yourself. Thumbs up.
+JJtheDJ88 Thank you! I'm glad you agree with me. I checked out your gig log btw great job!
+Bayardo A Rugama (DJ Barr) Cool. Thank you. !
Quinces changed so much since i was a teen I don't remember hip hop playing ever lol
this video is very helpful. thx u
Great job I think your lights are just fine :) nothing wrong with the audio at all :) only thing I can think of is trying to get the lights up higher. It's the same as if you sit your speakers on the floor once you get dancers in front of them they start to block the sound. As for requests I agree anytime someone is like I'm about to leave I don't play it. How I deal with requests if I know it will go over well I say yes I have it and slip it in ASAP if I know it's going to suck or might not work or maybe even they person is rude I say if I have it I will for sure play it. That gets them out of your hair and clears you of having to play it. 15 years of doing this I still learn something from every gig I do. Keep up the great work and the videos coming :)
Thank you for watching! I agree thats how I usually go about request but, sometimes they get out of hand!
Cool Vid & good tip on the lights!
+DJTRANZL8R thanks
How much did you charge for that party??
Really underrated vid bro, good work!!!, insta subscribe.
love the vids man !
+ZayinDaBass thank you!
I would like to add an opinion about requests.
When I first started djing (not learning first, due to me being cocky and just jumping into gigs right after buying equipment) I was around 11 years old.
since I only knew the music that I liked and have heard , request for me were a way to learn about different genres of music, learn about what people want to hear. I've always kept the same mentality, taking gigs that were waaaay out of my comfort zone, of course a lot of messed up gigs happened in the process, but the request is what made me better. I am 21 now, I've studied,listened and enjoyed all genres of music and I can say confidently that I "know" those genres as if I had grown up with them.
when people like merengue guy or overly requestful girls arrive, I challenge my self as a Dj to fit those songs in right after. the most common way of thinking amongst dj's is "well if the song they want next kills the vibe then why play it? understand that its up to the DJs to play music in a way that won't kill the vibe (take a slow jam, throw on some kicks and claps on the sampler and make it into a pop remix on the fly stuff like that)
yes it is very very difficult, but part of being a DJ especially one who is focusing on his mixing, is both learning and pushing the limits of mixing capability. please don't get irritated over request, push yourself to get those on right away in a way that's beneficial to the party vibe, your vibe and the requester's
I understand you can't please everyone, but don't disregard request.
pretty dope video by the way, awesome editing and video angles. great work!
+DJ Lost One I hear you man... Request are ok, in moderation. It just gets annoying when everyone has a song in mind they think I should play. Sometimes what the request will kill the vibe in the room so I have learned to balance my sets out. I will play the request if its appropriate but, I will not stop what ever I am doing do play a song.
Nice gig log. I like to see your logs. what is your reason that you are using serato with the pioneer system if you can use usb sticks and your laptop with Rekordbox linked ?
With serato or traktor there is always a little bit latency.
Speed & Convenience
+Bayardo A Rugama (DJ Barr) aren't your cdjs2000 with there inboard hardware not much faster en convenient
nope! you can not type on them, load music, fire samples and add cues as you can with a laptop with a dedicated mouse and keyboard.
I agree sounds r more important than the lights
felicidades por lo que haces, cebe la pasion
+Oscar Salas gracias saludos!
Fast forward 6 years. Barr has some sweet ass lights lol
love your energy bro... let me know when you come to LA. Quick question what kind of camera are you using?
Will keep you posted... I use a Canon G7X
good work Buddy
I definitely agree with you in regard to the lights comment. I got two little lasers (inexpensive) and for my main I'm planning to get a pair of American DJ [ADJ ON-X RGBW] Dual LED Sweeper Beam DMX Effect Light Moving Heads. It should be enough with a little smoke machine. I need to work on my MC presentation, though.
Awesome man, I want to invest in a proper system as well but, everything is so expensive. :/
Right on...
Hello good to see you again
dope gig log!!
+frank lioce thanks man!
Yup man your completely right it's not about the lighting it's just a bonus for a virtual performance the mixing, song selection, and skill is where every dj needs to focus most. I have about 3k in lighting buy I've also been in the buisness for such a long time I have about 5k in sound but same thing I've been in business for long time I mean of course the sound does a lot and is more important then the lighting but the Djing is what matters the most. Keep up the great work man
+Coaster Army yeah man, you know it! Tho I would love nice to have more lights.... thank you for watching!