Bury Town Hall Virtual Allnighter

4 minutes ago, Les H said:

We could get Nigel to do it

lol.. Wouldn't THAT be a review !! The only one ever to slate every record played and the people playing them whilst crying into his glass of vino and bemoaning the fact he is so misunderstood.. 

I think he would be perfect !!

Great set Chris and yes no virtual slip mats or b sides lol

48 minutes ago, Scooterboy said:

 

Hi Mr Fingers,

Many thanks for your kind write-up.  Regrettably nerves do get the better of me and I've never really been that comfortable DJ'ing.  Definitely no luring going on.  A few of the guys and gals who know me best at The Ukrainian Club in Ashton-Under-Lyne will know that I'm still nervy before I go on.  At least on this occasion I was able have a few beers to lessen the stress knowing that the net result wouldn't lead to me playing an unintended b-side, playing the slipmat, or accidentally flicking the switch to 33rpm.

Many thanks to Simon and the Bury team for asking me to contribute...I felt the pressure but it was an honour nonetheless.

See you (virtually) next week.

Poo Pants Chris

 

 

Hi Chris

My write-ups, although intended to give an overview of the evening, are done in a tongue-in-cheek manner.. and I attempt to make light of the proceedings wherever possible. I had no idea what your collection contains (I have a fair idea now though, lol) and genuinely felt your dread - having always experienced that same dread whenever my turn to DJ.. and I will always suffer those initial nerves until my dying day.. You should see how much my hands shake EVERY TIME I try to cue up the first couple of discs and before the nerves begin to settle.. Knowing what sort of calibre of tunes you would likely face I felt that most would perhaps feel they might struggle to cope on a level playing field..  I admit to already having formed a preconceived expectation that you perhaps would not have the calibre of rarities played before you on the night, and so was taken aback somewhat when your selections soon reminded me that one should never pre-judge.. although I wasn't actually making judgement - more, my idea of what to expect from your set and bearing in mind the fact I had never heard you play before.. I was genuinely pleased to hear the calibre of 45's you selected - in some ways I suppose, more pleased for you, when it became obvious from your choices that you were more than capable of holding your own against some of the finest collections on display that night.. and DJ's that go by the title of 'Sir..' Always one to champion the underdog, me.. So I wasn't trying to portray you as some sort of charlatan in any way, and apologise profusely if that is how it came across - my tongue in cheek attempt at humour was all.. and the words I chose are ones I felt appropriate to my take on the evening in my effort to try and make my reviews at least a little entertaining

I made similar comments concerning Les, but having heard him play enough sets I didnt have any reservations as to his capabilities of matching the previous sets on the night

Playing the wrong side ?? Putting the needle on the slip mat.. forgetting to readjust settings.. I'm certain we have all suffered those embarrassments at some point.. Personally, I know I will ALWAYS manage to feck up something or other.. it wouldn't be me if I didn't !! lol

Just to reiterate Chris.. Great set mate

26 minutes ago, Ficklefingers said:

Hi Chris

My write-ups, although intended to give an overview of the evening, are done in a tongue-in-cheek manner.. and I attempt to make light of the proceedings wherever possible. I had no idea what your collection contains (I have a fair idea now though, lol) and genuinely felt your dread - having always experienced that same dread whenever my turn to DJ.. and I will always suffer those initial nerves until my dying day.. You should see how much my hands shake EVERY TIME I try to cue up the first couple of discs and before the nerves begin to settle.. Knowing what sort of calibre of tunes you would likely face I felt that most would perhaps feel they might struggle to cope on a level playing field..  I admit to already having formed a preconceived expectation that you perhaps would not have the calibre of rarities played before you on the night, and so was taken aback somewhat when your selections soon reminded me that one should never pre-judge.. although I wasn't actually making judgement - more, my idea of what to expect from your set and bearing in mind the fact I had never heard you play before.. I was genuinely pleased to hear the calibre of 45's you selected - in some ways I suppose, more pleased for you, when it became obvious from your choices that you were more than capable of holding your own against some of the finest collections on display that night.. and DJ's that go by the title of 'Sir..' Always one to champion the underdog, me.. So I wasn't trying to portray you as some sort of charlatan in any way, and apologise profusely if that is how it came across - my tongue in cheek attempt at humour was all.. and the words I chose are ones I felt appropriate to my take on the evening in my effort to try and make my reviews at least a little entertaining

I made similar comments concerning Les, but having heard him play enough sets I didnt have any reservations as to his capabilities of matching the previous sets on the night

Playing the wrong side ?? Putting the needle on the slip mat.. forgetting to readjust settings.. I'm certain we have all suffered those embarrassments at some point.. Personally, I know I will ALWAYS manage to feck up something or other.. it wouldn't be me if I didn't !! lol

Just to reiterate Chris.. Great set mate

Psssst Johnny, Chris gets all that. He's just kindly saying thanks for your comments, and adding a bit of an explanation of how he 'rolls' (Which is great)

Just thought I'd quickly get you to 'rest easy' again mate.......I now believe you when you said that you had felt bad since 199? (Up until just last week) when you gave me that 'fateful' lift to the Griffin All-nighter in Leeds ref talking all the way there and all the way back (We think back anyway) When in actual fact, I hadn't noticed a thing wrong with said company! 

Carry on writing please Sir!

Len 

2 hours ago, Scooterboy said:

 

Hi Mr Fingers,

Many thanks for your kind write-up.  Regrettably nerves do get the better of me and I've never really been that comfortable DJ'ing.  Definitely no luring going on.  A few of the guys and gals who know me best at The Ukrainian Club in Ashton-Under-Lyne will know that I'm still nervy before I go on.  At least on this occasion I was able have a few beers to lessen the stress knowing that the net result wouldn't lead to me playing an unintended b-side, playing the slipmat, or accidentally flicking the switch to 33rpm.

Many thanks to Simon and the Bury team for asking me to contribute...I felt the pressure but it was an honour nonetheless.

See you (virtually) next week.

Poo Pants Chris

 

 

Don't ever let them nerves stop you mate.  Anxiety is simply a human condition that some of us suffer from worse than others.  People can't let it get the better of them! 

Some of you may remember this......Apparently anxiety stems from when at any time we could have been eaten by a Dinosaur, so we had to be alert in case one turned up for their dinner - That '6th sense' / anxious feeling is still in us, and is more prolific in some than others. That's how I manage to leave the house anyway 

Loads of DJs suffer with butterflies - The moment I stop getting them will be the moment I stop DJing, as that happening means I have stopped caring. Which will show.

The Radio show All-nighter butterflies are a different breed of butterflies, because you have already done your set and there's nothing you can do about it now! You then have to watch yourself DJ, and even listen to your own voice which can be excruciating! 

If you need me Sat night, I'll be standing in the corner 

All the best,

Len 

Many thanks Mr Fingers, Len & Mick

I appreciate your comments.

See you on Saturday.

Poo Pants Chris

The egging each other on bit is all tongue in cheek   in our scene money can bring you a trophy record it doesnt really mean anything about that DJ    other than theve got a few quid     big deal        can you put a set together for little money and its so soulful you can brush your teeth with it !!   The players on here can and have done so since this all kicked off  .that 1 st hour is beyond  magical as are all the others   I didnt see any insults on the web king so dont understand anyone saying stuff went on  I was there till 2 15    ?         How good was Sir Bob on Sat     kin ell lads                  by the way    apologies are due to Robbo   for pulling up short   . 

Once again Massive respect to the organisers     

M

1 hour ago, Martin L said:

The egging each other on bit is all tongue in cheek   in our scene money can bring you a trophy record it doesnt really mean anything about that DJ    other than theve got a few quid     big deal        can you put a set together for little money and its so soulful you can brush your teeth with it !!   The players on here can and have done so since this all kicked off  .that 1 st hour is beyond  magical as are all the others   I didnt see any insults on the web king so dont understand anyone saying stuff went on  I was there till 2 15    ?         How good was Sir Bob on Sat     kin ell lads                  by the way    apologies are due to Robbo   for pulling up short   . 

Once again Massive respect to the organisers     

M

Martin.  If it's any consolation.  Robbo was brilliant.  see you Saturday mate