Anecdotally Speaking
043 – Show amazing grace to your audience
Jun 19, 2019
Questlove recalls DJing at the White House farewell party for Obama, where his set flopped. They discuss musical transformations, Obama singing 'Amazing Grace', and tailoring storytelling to engage audiences.
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- Adapt music selection to audience preferences for engagement.
- Recognize when to deviate from script for audience connection.
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Questlove's DJ Gig at the White House
Questlove, known as a famous drummer and DJ, faced a challenge when DJing at the White House farewell party for Obama and Michelle. Initially playing his usual funky tunes, he noticed the audience, primarily politicians, were not engaged. Adjusting his playlist to include mainstream hits like 'Amazing Grace,' the atmosphere transformed with everyone dancing and singing, illustrating the importance of understanding and serving the audience.
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