Week 17: Boogie Nights

[@sloanjames4871]

I honestly think that genre at Boogie Nights attracts a specific customer who is not really into the more technical skills of a DJ, it’s all about the music, and I know for myself I get frustrated with DJ’s who quick mix too much in that scenario. Don’t get me wrong don’t long mix it but don’t chop them too short either . Great video Santi

[@Mikexmerchant]

Boogie nights is a dream gig for me. Love those 70's and 80's vibes. I'm hoping this journey doesn't allow DJ ego to take over your brain man, I think this DJ did great. These type of nights are for a specific customer who aren't really interested in clever mixes or technical DJ ideas. Most of the audience want that pure hit of nostalgia. DJ'ing from my perspective is always about understanding the room and delivering a great experience based on what the room is telling you. I don't think he did the bare minimum, I think he knew the assignment.

[@Pioneervalleydjs]

That was a great room and played properly. Given the theme, I would have also stayed away from Mashups and getting "too creative", not the room for it. These songs are very deep classics-attached to a large amount of nostalgia- you dont want to mess with that. The vibe was that of a large-scale wedding. Great energy, good vid.

[@iamdjmenes]

🕺 def think I would have fun playing a room like this, but same , no VDJ

[@DJsalsoul]

I would love to play this room. Super Energy !!

[@geekaythedj7554]

I would definitely play at Boogie Nights. I have the videos!

[@TheLazySusan]

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[@DJIronMike1981]

🎉 - I'd love to play a spot like this but you have to wonder how much freedom the DJ there has. If you have a Disco crowd in AC, you can play less mainstream classics like "Mandolay" - La Flavour, "This Time Baby" - Jackie Moore or "I like what you're Doing to Me" - Young & Company but this DJ was either bound only to the songs he has videos for or sticks to the most popular songs from the era.

[@EricKizis-he6mo]

I agree! I could def play this room no problem…but i’d want to dig beyond the “hits” and play “real” disco and funk…rather than the “pop” disco and mainstream 80’s. Totally possible with the right a NY/NJ crowd.

[@nesentertainments]

I would love to play in this room as well. I think the boogie nights theme let's the crowd know what to expect. You, as the dj know what to play makes the dj gig easier without word plays or crazy scratching. From what I can see people where having a great time.

[@brendanolson4925]

I agree with you! I would love to play that spot, crazy how the DJ had 2 whole decades that people willingly are on the dance floor for, but only plays the hits. A little too on the safe side. I would’ve totally loved to hear some new tracks from that era that may be slept on 🕺🏽

[@hucksdj]

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[@anthonywilliamson7049]

IMO Disco and Nu Disco is the most fun to DJ

[@miketoomey9190]

Oh, I would love to play this room. I started as a pro DJ 40 years ago, so I either played, or at least grew up with all these songs when they were new. A chance to play Seduction, Jomanda, and Heavy D in a club would blow my mind!

[@DJChrisCenzo]

Great journey indeed, thanks. And yes, I would love to do a 70/80s gig. I would especially love to do with just a pair of 1200s, vinyl and a rotary mixer. I agree with your assessment of the night. It’s pretty easy to take the standard 70 and 80s hits and play them. To tell a story and take the crowd on a real musical journey is the key. Someday I’ll get the guts to create a video on how we did mobile gigs during that time. Thanks for the great content.

[@JockelsEleven]

🕺would be fun to play that kind of event. Thanks for taking us there!

[@djlala]

I don’t think that’s the crowd for word play or special mix or edits - look like they go into original songs themselves as little edit as possible to get that feel of how the song was made on that era … he didn’t need to do word play etc but he had some solid transition and he even transform/ and cut without being to technical … this is a dope format and can take it so many genre - complete wormhole where you wanna bring the crowd

[@THEDJMARKT]

ABSOLUTELY WOULD LOVE TO PLAY THERE !! 70',80' & 90'S !!! Would go crazy !

[@djhoodedwolf]

I’d love to play a room like this. Got to play a similar room about a month ago (strictly 80s and 90s) and it was a blast. Everyone knew what to expect and pulling out the deep cuts from those eras got HUGE reactions.

[@djsound-nice7637]

I would definitely love to play at Boogie Nights.

[@RyanAllendorf]

You'll get em. Keep plugging with social. Target peeps on your area. Who cares if it's all DJ dudes, get them to pack a dive bar on a Wednesday night. All good. You'll get there.

[@ralphthedj3344]

I just did an 80's night. This genre is without a doubt my wheel well!! Gen X baby!!

[@djridgenyc]

Without a doubt I would play in that room if it wasnt vdj format

[@jacobclark6219]

🕺I love playing 80s and 90s dance hits! That room looks awesome!!!🕺

[@bryanbasara8947]

Yeah, Gabor and the owner, Dave, literally invented the concept and format together over a decade ago. The place does more business now than it did in 2019 before the pandemic. The secret is sticking to the format and not playing remixes etc… Otherwise, you become polyester’s in Philly which shutdown once the format diverted. Gabor definitely gets creative but don’t get too hung up on wordplays 😂 Seriously, go back watch some wordplay videos more closely. Yeah, there’s always one or two people that are into it but most of the people in the background are like wtf is this guy doing 😂

[@Miketotyetemp]

I agree fam, they may not know how the dj did what they did but they feel the dope ness of the skillz. Great video again bro. Would love to see u at a dancehall joint.

[@jerhart01]

🕺🏻🕺🏻 I would enjoy playing this room. I agree, unless management had said otherwise, remixes at peak hour would have hit harder.

[@kolsongar]

Let's Gooooooo!!!! I missed the last two videos so I'm gonna pull up on those but as always.....loving the content. I also am not interested in being a video DJ but if this was not a requirement l, I would thrive in this club scene. Got some craaaazy crates with these jams locked and loaded. Thanks again Santi, looking forward to next week. 🕺🏾

[@MBrulla]

I love wordplays, crazy transitions, and mashes...but they're color, little flavorings added on top of solid song selection. The real question is "would they have noticeably elevated the experience of those on the floor?" Because that's what truly matters. I love our art, but I also don't assume it's always the best choice. Sometimes a McChicken hits the spot better than wagyu.

[@JayScottDJ]

Agreed. The more I play and the older I get. I’m 36 playing at a pretty packed college bar for 5+ years I notice that setting the proper vibe and playing the right music at the right time is more important than how you cut or what wordplays you can do. (And I like to cut it up lol) Sprinkle them in but don’t rely on wordplay routines because then you as a dj are just doing the same thing night after night. The bar staff shouldn’t be able to guess what song is coming up next. Great videos. But why are they getting shorter lol?

[@grantjones4544]

They notice wordplays but you got make ‘em super obvious.

[@donniehaggerty797]

🕺🕺 keep pushin on! 🕺🕺

[@rcholmes100]

Definitely wouldn’t mind playing a hour in that place but a whole night nah. Good video as always! Keep grinding

[@bigdawgjune2]

Looks like an awesome spot to check out. I’m in my mid 40s so this is definitely a place I’d enjoy way more than one that caters to a younger crowd. Thanks for the upload Brother.

[@DJHEV]

🕺🏻 🕺🏻🕺🏻 hell yeah I’d be down to play that night

[@djmixuel]

🕺let's gooooo

[@kborrero]

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[@itsjustsanti]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@MusicOnStageStanmore]

6:20 There's nothing to learn with Video DJing ... you're just dropping an MP4 (or MOV/AVI etc) onto the decks as opposed to an MP3. I don't even worry about the video clip as the software deals with all of that ... as long as your computer is setup correctly, I DJ as if I'm playing an audio file.

[@mexikanman]

I'd def bang that spot out!!!

[@WindWorX]

Seemed like a dope room. I'd def be down minus the video aspect for sure. Thanks for sharing once again bro. Strong work.🕺

[@gatchmanphoenix1418]

Make Dancing Great Again. 🕺🏾

[@itsjustsanti]

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[@PatsTechReview]

Now this was an experience I bet.

[@soundcentral]

I think when it comes to having a full club/bar hiring mostly local DJs, it's more about the consistency of the vibe than the DJ promoting. If there is a different DJ there every week it's hard to set a tone, especially if it's open format. If it's a dead night I wouldn't take it personally, the venue has to do a better job of bringing in clients and all you should have to worry about is keeping them there.

[@fredsouza9088]

now that's a party

[@simonblack301]

💃Hometown!

[@phinds1]

Oh fuck yeah! This is my shit but like you said forget the video crap. I would destroy this room!! You’re wrong. The DJ did his job and there was no need for tricks, word plays or any of that shit. People came, people had fun, people went home and fucked or went to bed. Job done. It was not a night or a place for a DJ to “ show his skills “. It’s not always about that brother.

[@jakemcneese2596]

🕺 it’s raining like a mfer lmao

[@djhoodedwolf]

On one hand, it definitely seems wrong that a highly skilled DJ like Nick is playing for 37 people while another DJ who’s not on that level (neither am I, or most DJ’s for that matter) gets to rock a packed room. On the other hand, I remember going to Boogie Nights a few years ago on a Saturday in peak season, and it being almost dead. They’ve definitely put work into building it. The DJ biz is such a weird animal man.

[@djjohnnyhaines]

Did the crowd not sing back to Mony Mony?

[@frankiefrezko]

🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻 I would dj there but the video stuff is not for me … but maybe we all should open up and try new things at least once

[@djjoshuacarl]

The soul draining part about most, but not all of these, is the people don’t digest anything that isn’t on the standard playlist very well. Generally the crowds, probably rightfully so, want to hear the absolute anthems. It’s almost like the water-park of the dj realm. But they are fun. You should def try to make it to a MOTOWN ON MONDAY party.

[@DJChrisWright-UpbeatOccasions]

Boogie Nights attracts an older crowd. Gen X and Boomers. They’re not huge fans of remixes, quick mixes, and scratching. They just want to hear the classics. They need at least two verses and two choruses. Then beat match out.

[@lowsimmons]

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[@itsjustsanti]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@Deejay1740]

yes i would dj there, im a video DJ . its more fun mixig videos people love it... it will open your doors more for you.

[@dirkcornelisashleytaljaard6673]

Bro stop hating the dj @boogy nights he did a good job the people are vibing and enjoying themselves. There is enough sun in this world for all the djs

[@itsjustsanti]

There’s also enough room for my opinions

[@dirkcornelisashleytaljaard6673]

@@itsjustsanti absolutely agree just saying we are all different and see things differently. Just no need to criticize. No one is perfect. I love your blogs they are very entertaining and I really enjoy watching them.

[@georgesheridan8185]

It's a good format idea, but I'd have to be paid a lot to play that room. If you can't dip below the primary hits, the throwback format gets wearying. Being old as hell myself, I play a lot of '80s nights, and if the room is nothing but kids, you lose them if you play anything besides a A-list hit that gets (over)used in commercials, TV shows and movies. If it's more mixed, you can open up a little into the B- and C-level singles. Also, that MC would get taken out to the Pine Barrens.

[@seanguzy9601]

Always realized the venues that DONT play hip hop are the best.

[@itsjustsanti]

Interesting take! What makes you feel that the most??

[@djilyaz]

they didnt have drinks on the dancefloor because it a real dance club.....dancers dont like quick mixes, or word plays

[@JohnSmith-kn5wt]

There were no wordplays back in the 70's and 80's. Leave that stuff for today's music and don't contaminate older music.

[@grantjones4544]

video djing is whack, like why is the music video so important that we have to watch it at the club.

[@samdiamond]

Using the term "whack" is pretty whack....

[@djilyaz]

nobody really watching, it just adds flavor.........like a light show, but more animated, requires lot's of hard drive space a video screen and powerful laptop, and music vids are harder to get......not 'whack'

[@grantjones4544]

@@djilyaz vj identified

[@grantjones4544]

@@samdiamond whack is short for whacky which is an adjective that means something is eccentric, irrational, or amusingly absurd. So yeah I guess it is a bit whacky to describe something irrational like: playing music videos in the club, using a slang word like whack that sounds amusingly absurd.

[@djilyaz]

@@grantjones4544 nope....no vj here, and whack means crap, shyte, bad.

[@PatsTechReview]

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[@Djlittlefever]

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[@Trujiyano]

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[@ThatDJMike]

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