You people should know better than to read this stuff...
Here are a few interesting observations about being a college radio DJ... well, I can't guarantee that they'll be interesting, but I have to dump this stuff somewhere! lol
College radio is fun. Getting to speak on the air and knowing that it is being broadcasted in the cars and dorms of students all over campus is exciting. Hanging out with the other DJs, talking and laughing while listening to music I haven't heard is fun. Struggling to sound serious on the air right after a new inside joke has been born, is fun. Having suprisingly deep conversations that unfold for unknown reasons, is fun.
College radio is an interesting experience. There's nothing quite like it. Sitting in a booth speaking into a microphone and addressing an invisible audience is not something you do every day. When I speak into a microphone on stage, I can see my audience. I know that someone is listening. Paying attention? Maybe not. But at least their ears are hearing the dialouge, comprehension aside. So in some ways, it tests confidence. It makes you wonder if there's anyone out there listening. Makes you wonder if anyone would care if you just started saying whatever you want. For instance:
Asher Roth's song "I Love College" is disgustingly stereotypical, and very frustrating to hard-working college students (the ones who actually care about their education). And poorly performed to boot. (in my opinion). It's impressive how many of the DJs hate it. But should I say that on the air? No, probably not. It goes against station policy. So instead I practice a little civil disobedience and skip it if it's on my rotation. Would anybody notice? I'm not sure. I'm guessing yes though.
Well, that's about all for today kids. This is James Brown, and you're listening to WTTU 88.5, Tech Radio, Cookeville, TN... We are your ONLY alternative! :)
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Little Cream Soda...
Happy Spring break all you school folks! So today has been a rather long day. A good, but long day. My mind is on the move again. Spring break is full of movement.
I'm hopefully about to get a part-time job, which will be nice, and may very well result in a blog post or two. I'm looking forward to having a somewhat steady income again, which progresses me in my quest for eventual independence and self-sufficiency. lol
My part-time rock band with my cousins is going to be performing next month, which will be lots of fun, but will require alot of time and practice. I'll send you a CD when we release it. lol This need for time and the ability to focus on one thing makes the past seem slightly more desirable, since I had much fewer responsibilities at that time.
I'm going to a wedding this weekend, which will inevitably set my mind to thinking about my own relationship and marriage that will hopefully someday take place. More on this in later posts I'm sure, assuming things turn out okay.
And I've been working in construction again this week, which is a very nice release from the pressure and constant stress of school and homework. Nice to beat on something and see your progress. I see visible results instead of slowly plugging away at 4 years of education.
So this week is full of contrast. Push and pull factors, some making me want to look ahead to the future and get there faster, some making me see that maybe things are moving and changing quite nicely whether I want them to get here faster or wait patiently for them. Somewhat hard to decipher, because the future is looking very very good, but the past is also easier to manage in many ways, simpler.
I'm not complaining, I'm mostly just thinking through writing. This Spring Break is not a crossroads for me, but it seems to be serving as a bit of a mile-marker, just helping me to realize that I've made it this far, so keep truckin', and realize there are big things ahead. And not all that far away either.
Check out the song entitled "Little Cream Soda" by the White Stripes. Listening to it inspired this post. lol
I'm hopefully about to get a part-time job, which will be nice, and may very well result in a blog post or two. I'm looking forward to having a somewhat steady income again, which progresses me in my quest for eventual independence and self-sufficiency. lol
My part-time rock band with my cousins is going to be performing next month, which will be lots of fun, but will require alot of time and practice. I'll send you a CD when we release it. lol This need for time and the ability to focus on one thing makes the past seem slightly more desirable, since I had much fewer responsibilities at that time.
I'm going to a wedding this weekend, which will inevitably set my mind to thinking about my own relationship and marriage that will hopefully someday take place. More on this in later posts I'm sure, assuming things turn out okay.
And I've been working in construction again this week, which is a very nice release from the pressure and constant stress of school and homework. Nice to beat on something and see your progress. I see visible results instead of slowly plugging away at 4 years of education.
So this week is full of contrast. Push and pull factors, some making me want to look ahead to the future and get there faster, some making me see that maybe things are moving and changing quite nicely whether I want them to get here faster or wait patiently for them. Somewhat hard to decipher, because the future is looking very very good, but the past is also easier to manage in many ways, simpler.
I'm not complaining, I'm mostly just thinking through writing. This Spring Break is not a crossroads for me, but it seems to be serving as a bit of a mile-marker, just helping me to realize that I've made it this far, so keep truckin', and realize there are big things ahead. And not all that far away either.
Check out the song entitled "Little Cream Soda" by the White Stripes. Listening to it inspired this post. lol
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