As ever the boundaries are blurred, i've seen some people play live who were paid well for their sets (im NOT going to mention names because they know who they are) who have advertised as LIVE and proceeded to play loops from other artists as the main hook in their live set...

Thats just ****ing lying...

Either DJ or do it live. Dont bullshit and make out like you did it yourself. Have the ****ing balls to step up and take criticism on the chin rather than play it safe sampling other who did the hard work.

I love ableton, but frankly i blame it (and its users - i use the term loosley.. users is probably a bit to grand for some of the cunts i've seen 'using' it. Just pressing the ****ing DAT play button would have the same effect...)

and there is the other argument

Only those in the know give a shit - we are all entertainers, as long as the crowd is entertained then what does it matter. There is plenty original and fun reworkings of already released tracks out there. After all how different is it from playing a cover version? Bands do it all the time and no-one complains about that.

Its a sad/happy fact that punters dont really give a **** or understand what equipment you are using. As long as you remember to put on a show and help peoploe to enjoy themselves its fine. Harping on about loops and samples is YAWN BORING territory for most other people in the club.

Hand wringing about music is for professionals...learn to enjoy.


Those are the two arguments and they are both pretty powerful. People stand on both sides of the camp. The only person who is right is.....

YOU.