Disc Jockey and Video Jockey - Producing Meaning With Songs and Images : An interview with Alexandre Fernandes, sound engineer (School of Audio Engineering - London) and instructor at Digipro Academy / Dance Planet (Portugal)

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2014

Authors

Marinho, Jorge (Author) FLUP; Pais, Cristiana (Author) FLUP; Gouveia, Júlia (Author) FLUP

Journal

Title: Marinho Media Analysis

ISSN: 2183-444X

Publisher: Jorge Marinho

Scientific classification

FOS: Social sciences > Media and communications

Other information

Abstract (EN): During this interview, Alexandre Fernandes, also known as Alex Fx, provides us with his perspective with regard to the work of the disc jockey (DJ) and the video jockey (VJ), particularly taking into account the possible combination of both professionals.The sequence of songs the DJ plays leads Alexandre Fernandes to reflect on how to put together a musical (macro)narrative. In this regard, the role of the playlist is called into question. Alexandre Fernandes highlights the importance of reading the dance floor.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

Notes: Published December 17, 2014. Disponível em: http://www.marinho-mediaanalysis.org/2014/12/disc-jockey-and-video-jockey-producing_17.html