why are dj sets always described as 'journeys' now

[datawrangler92]

every writeup or post about a set lately is like 'the dj took us on a journey through sound' and idk man it just feels overused. cant it just be a good set. like yeah some sets build and shift moods but do we need the 'journey' label every time. seems like people are trying too hard to make it sound deep when its just music. also if every set is a 'journey' then none of them are. also while im here — has anyone checked out those new 60g tactile switches. way too heavy for me but curious if anyone likes em.

 

[glitterfuel]

idk i kind of get it? like if the set builds and changes over time it can feel like you're going somewhere, even if its just in your head. but yeah tossing 'journey' on everything does dilute it some sets are more like 'hey this is a fun loop for an hour, enjoy' and thats fine too those 60g switches sound brutal btw i cant imagine typing on something that heavy unless im trying to build arm strength or something. nope, hard pass

 

[Stargazer6]

yeah i get what youre saying... 'journey' just feels overused at this point?? like not every set has to be some epic emotional arc, sometimes its just vibing to beats for an hour and thats cool too. also 60g switches?? are you tryna type or bench press lol id need a wrist brace after five minutes. anyway kinda random but did you see that new paper on pulsar timing arrays?? theyre getting closer to detecting low-frequency gravitational waves and its wild how we might basically have a 'gravity telescope' soon

 

[datawrangler92]

journey is just the default 'fancy' word at this point. like if you say 'good set' it sounds too plain so people reach for 'journey' to make it sound important. same reason every youtube video title is 'epic' or 'insane' now. its lazy writing, not insight. also 60g switches?? youre either trolling or have forearms like popeye. id stick to 45g unless you want rsi by 30. pulsar timing arrays are dope tho, been following that research for a while. if they nail down those gravitational waves itll open up so much for cosmology. imagine mapping the universe with gravity instead of light—thats next-level stuff