Gangnam Style and Cotton Eyed Joe

[joelg236]

I know I probably won't be in the minority here when I say that the overplaying of popular songs at FIRST events can be quite a turn-off for a lot of people. I know that last year I would often choose to stay in the pits as opposed to watching other teams' matches, simply because the entire event was 4-5 songs on repeat. I don't think this tradition should be stopped or anything, but for the sake of people's sanity, can we try and play the overplayed music a tiny, tiny bit less? Events are always fun, but they could certainly be more bearable if more of a variety of music played. I've seen a few of the FIRST DJs around Chief Delphi before, so maybe you could take this into consideration.

Thoughts?

[MARS_James]

In Florida we don't have this issue as much as you seem to but there was an official list in 2009

[Joe Ross]

I'd be very impressed if you heard Gangnam Style at a regional last year.

[joelg236]

Originally Posted by Joe Ross

I'd be very impressed if you heard Gangnam Style at a regional last year.

I predict it will be big this year.

[joelg236]

Originally Posted by MARS_James

In Florida we don't have this issue as much as you seem to but there was an official list in 2009

Good list. Do you know if this is given to DJs every year or is it more up to them?

[Andrew Schuetze]

Volunteer coordinators for most regional events will have some say as to who is hired/volunteered to be the DJ. There is an official approved music list each year that is shared with the DJ and there is a conference call training scheduled in which the DJ may or may not participate.

A more direct route to have your issue considered is to chat with your regional director or volunteer coordinator. C.D. is too broad of a mouthpiece for an issue with one or two regional events.

Cooton Eyed Joe, YMCA, Chicken Dance et cetera are often go to songs to fill voids created by technical delays or otherwise.

There is some art and science to this whole deal which may or may not be applied correctly for all tastes. User experiences my vary

[Anupam Goli]

If I remember correctly, FIRST has an approved list of music or each DJ has to get the music approved by FIRST. That being said, I've watched regionals where they repeat songs every 5 songs or ones with a very varied selection. I used to DJ FLL and FTC events, and everytime I did so, I had atleast 200 songs ready.

[sebflippers]

While we're at it, can we also turn the volume down? My throat always hurts in the hotel in the evening because I had to scream over the music all day.

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by sebflippers

While we're at it, can we also turn the volume down?

Hear, hear!

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

Hear, hear!

What?

I usually have good luck when I ask the DJ's to turn the sound down (when I can find them - sometimes they hide well). At FLL especially I just say that the refs need to be able to hear the kids - there's usually something in the game where the kids have to ask the ref to move or remove something. The DJ is very willing to do it for the kids.

[Reanna]

From a student's perspective, the fun songs like Gangnam Style, the Chicken Dance, and the Cotton Eyed Joe kind of are what make regionals really great.

[Kusha]

Originally Posted by Unicorns

From a student's perspective, the fun songs like Gangnam Style, the Chicken Dance, and the Cotton Eyed Joe kind of are what make regionals really great.

I agree with this. I enjoy the popular songs. I guess it's a matter of opinion.

[dcarr]

Originally Posted by Unicorns

From a student's perspective, the fun songs like Gangnam Style, the Chicken Dance, and the Cotton Eyed Joe kind of are what make regionals really great.

There's nothing like being able to cue up Cupid Shuffle at a meeting and have a room full of people immediately respond.

The repetition of these corny songs may be grating at times but it's part of the experience.

[Alan2338]

Bohemian Rhapsody?

That's something everyone will sing to!

[Koko Ed]

It's a FIRST thang you go to as many competitions as I do you grow numb to it over time.