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  • Jun 23

  Tokyo Apache

  “Let’s Go TO-KYO!”  [Part 03]  (This is a series of blog entries that will focus on my experiences with the Tokyo Apache during the 2010-2011 season) [Part 01 | Part 02]

  By the end of our first homestand, I started to get a feel for the games and time seemed to slow down a bit.  I also realized that the same fundamental DJ skills transferred over from the clubs: empathy, adaptation, foresight, and decisiveness. 

  My core DJing philosophy was a familiar friend in a new venue.  (I don’t consider technical ability, song selection, or beat-matching as important because seriously- you’re not pro if you can’t do these in your sleep.)

  The funny thing was, after a career spent building hype and tension, I also learned how to KILL hype.  Usually this is a huge no-no at events and gigs but as a basketball DJ, you don’t want people cheering for the other team when they make a last-second 3-pointer to bring a 2nd overtime.  Maybe I should add responsibility to the list too- they don’t call it home-court advantage for nothing.

  No question, I made a ton of mistakes (never play the uncensored version of Enrique’s “Tonight I’m Loving You”.. in front of the company president.. on children’s day) but this was, by far, the most satisfying gig I had done in a VERY long time.

  [Check back tomorrow for the next part…]

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