The DJ Aesthetic: A Look Into the Philosophy and Technology That Enable the Disc Jockey

This thesis provides an examination of Disc Jockey (DJ) technology, technique, and aesthetics. The history of popular dance music is explored in an attempt to demonstrate the role that technology has played in the development and future of the DJ aesthetic. Criteria for evaluating and producing Disc Jockey Music Technology is pursued in order to define the fundamentals of dance music and the essence of an authentic DJ performance.

• | Author: Zachary F. Hellman
• | Publisher: Dissertation.com
• | Publication Date: Apr 15, 2009
• | Number of Pages: 108 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1599427133
• | ISBN-13: 9781599427133