What's up with Competition Music?

[roboticsrocks]

Originally Posted by Herodotus

I only begin to notice it when I get Rick Roll'd twice at one event.

Really though, I think the competitions need to mix it up a little bit more with the music, except for the staples of FIRST such as Thunderstruck at the start of the finals.

I agree. I think I got Rick Roll'd three or four times at TNT this year.
I understand that they have to keep with the FIRST type music but there are so many different songs out there that they don't need to play the same songs over again.

[bk111]

While I'm hardly satisfied with current competition music, I can't see a truly appropriate replacement. For example, I'm a metal fanatic, but I can't see everyone appreciating it. And updating the music every year would be a disaster, since I cannot stomach most of the music that passes for popular on the radio and on MTV.

Originally Posted by artdutra04

Maybe it's O.A.R. Or Muse. Or The Bravery. Or Pendulum. Or Blues Traveler. Or some local/indie bands. It could be anything, really.

Mmmmm. Yes to Pendulum.

Out of curiosity, does anyone know how to become a DJ for FIRST events? I've got a hefty resume for Audio jobs, and plenty of experience DJing for the radio. SHAMELESS PLUG. I'd definitely be interested in doing some Audio for a competition. I don't own the equipment, but I know I could run it....

[ATannahill]

Originally Posted by Speedfiend

Mmmmm. Yes to Pendulum.

Out of curiosity, does anyone know how to become a DJ for FIRST events? I've got a hefty resume for Audio jobs, and plenty of experience DJing for the radio. SHAMELESS PLUG. I'd definitely be interested in doing some Audio for a competition. I don't own the equipment, but I know I could run it....

check out VIMS on the First website, that is probably the best place to start.

[ttldomination]

I'll be honest with ya. If the music wasn't there, then that would take away from the competition. It keeps people's voices up and it keeps people excited no matter where they are.

[mcf747]

Whem im working in the pits and then driving durring matches I dont even notice the music. I will be honsted I started our reading this thread thinking......what are they talking about? They play music at the competions?......for about half a second.

Matthew Forman
MorTorq 1515

[carolynn4848]

Originally Posted by ttldomination

I'll be honest with ya. If the music wasn't there, then that would take away from the competition. It keeps people's voices up and it keeps people excited no matter where they are.

I agree. I also find that when I am driving, if there is a song I know on (and I can hear it) I tend stop focusing on the game too much and drive on instinct. I drive better that way. (Does that make sense to anyone? I think I may have confused myself a little.)

[Wetzel]

Originally Posted by CraigHickman

Mmmmm. Yes to Pendulum.

Out of curiosity, does anyone know how to become a DJ for FIRST events? I've got a hefty resume for Audio jobs, and plenty of experience DJing for the radio. SHAMELESS PLUG. I'd definitely be interested in doing some Audio for a competition. I don't own the equipment, but I know I could run it....

The DJs are contracted by the regionals, you need to get hired by them. You will need to bring your own music and equipment to hook into whatever the AV guys have.

Wetzel