This is one of those club records that never really got the attention it deserved when it was released, in 2002 on Turbo Recordings. Strong pastel coloured themes;).
FPU – “Crockett’s Theme” (Mateo Murphy Remix)…
Posted in Music, Uncategorized with tags FPU, House, Mateo Murphy, Miami Vice, Techno on November 18, 2009 by eljmayesTraktor Kontrol X1 DJ Controller…
Posted in DJing, Technology with tags Native Instruments, Traktor Scratch Pro on November 12, 2009 by eljmayes
The first foray into controllerism from Native Instruments is a Hot Cue/Effects manipulator which is designed for use with the Traktor family of DJ software. In my opinion I can’t see why a user wouldn’t map these functions to the keyboard in first place, thus saving themselves the £200 asking price of the unit, but clearly Native Intruments feel that people prefer knobs and buttons over keys and trackpad;). The controller is expected to ship early next year to Europe and the US.
Major Lazer – “Keep It Goin’ Louder”…
Posted in Music with tags Hip Hop, House, Major Lazer on November 7, 2009 by eljmayes
Again I’m terribly late on this, some DJs have been playing it since 1897, but it’s too good not to post:). Strong themes.
Top 100 DJs 2009 Analysis…
Posted in Music with tags Breaks, DJ Magazine, Drum and Bass, House, Techno, Trance on October 29, 2009 by eljmayes
The chart in full incase you haven’t seen it: -
1. Armin van Buuren (non-mover)
2. Tiesto (non-mover)
3. David Guetta (up 2)
4. Above & Beyond (non-mover)
5. Paul van Dyk (down 2)
6. Deadmau5 (up 5)
7. Ferry Corsten (down 1)
8. Markus Schulz (non-mover)
9. Gareth Emery (up 14)
10. Sander van Doorn (up 3)
11. ATB (up 14)
12. Infected Mushroom (down 2)
13. Sasha (down 6)
14. Axwell (up 6)
15. Andy Moor (up 3)
16. Bobina (up 12)
17. John Digweed (down 
18. Carl Cox (down 6)
19. Cosmic Gate (up 43)
20. Steve Angello (up 43)
21. Roger Shah (up 37)
22. Aly & Fila (up 9)
23. Paul Oakenfold (down 9)
24. John O’Callaghan (up 36)
25. Sebastian Ingrosso (new entry)
26. Benny Benassi (up 13)
27. Laidback Luke (up 19)
28. Richie Hawtin (down 13)
29. Fedde Le Grand (non-mover)
30. DJ Feel (up 25)
31. Lange (up 6)
32. Hernan Cattaneo (down 16)
33. Daft Punk (up 5)
34. Eric Prydz (down 13)
35. Bob Sinclar (up 5)
36. Joachim Garraud (down 9)
37. Kyau & Albert (down 15)
38. James Zabiela (down 21)
39. Umek (down 6)
40. Christopher Lawrence (re-entry)
41. Eddie Halliwell (down 22)
42. Simon Patterson (up 22)
43. Offer Nissim (up
44. Judge Jules (down 12)
45. Sean Tyas (up 9)
46. Dubfire (down 16)
47. Martin Solveig (up 5)
48. Sven Vath (down 24)
49. Richard Durand (up 17)
50. Marco V (down 6)
51. Kaskade (new entry)
52. Tydi (new entry)
53. Erick Morillo (up 17)
54. Matt Darey (down 20)
55. Astrix (down 12)
56. Menno de Jong (down
57. The Thillseekers (down 12)
58. Nick Warren (up 26)
59. Dirty South (up 15)
60. Roger Sanchez (down 3)
61. Mark Knight (down 19)
62. Wally Lopez (up 13)
63. Leon Bolier (down 32)
64. Blank & Jones (down 3)
65. Justice (up
66. Laurent Wolf (up 1)
67. Astral Projection (up 27)
68. Boys Noize (new entry)
69. Ronski Speed (up 28)
70. Sander Kleinenberg (down 11)
71. Ricardo Villalobos (down 35)
72. Chuckie (new entry)
73. Sharam (new entry)
74. Marcel Woods (up 9)
75. Lisa Lashes (up 2)
76. Moonbeam (new entry)
77. Rank 1 (re-entry)
78. Sebastien Leger (up 11)
79. Marcus Schossow (new entry)
80. Steve Lawler (up 11)
81. Skazi (re-entry)
82. Super8 & Tab (new entry)
83. Pete Tong (down 5)
84. Tocadisco (up 14)
85. Sied van Riel (new entry)
86. Tiga (re-entry)
87. Daniel Kandi (new entry)
88. Mike Koglin (down 1)
89. Luciano (re-entry)
90. Yahel (down 34)
91. Myon & Shane 54 (new entry)
92. John B (new entry)
93. Simon Posford (new entry)
94. Fatboy Slim (down 2)
95. Robbie Rivera (re-entry)
96. Antoine Clamaran (new entry)
97. Nic Fanciulli (down 1)
98. Gui Boratto (new entry)
99. Alex M.O.R.P.H. (new entry)
100. Andy C (down 50)
101. Greg Downey
102. Talla 2XLC
103. Armand Van Helden
104. Deep Dish
105. Dash Berlin
106. The Chemical Brothers
107. Danny Tenaglia
108. Sesto Sento
109. Peter Rauhofer
110. Dj Vibe
111. Danny Howells
112. John Dahlbäck
113. Showtek
114. David Vendetta
115. Dj Dan
116. Laurent Garnier
117. Magda
118. Crookers
119. Loco Dice
120. BT
121. Chris Lake
122. Anderson Noise
123. Pendulum
124. Chris Liebing
125. Gabriel & Dresden
126. Nitrous Oxide
127. Yoji
128. Marco Carola
129. Chicane
130. Adam Beyer
131. Mauro Picotto
132. Mstrkrft
133. Joris Voorn
134. Jody Wisternoff
135. Bad Boy Bill
136. Stoneface & Terminal
137. Don Diablo
138. Valentino Kanzyani
139. Darude
140. James Holden
141. Tritonal
142. Spartaque
143. Heatbeat
144. Victor Calderone
145. The Bloody Beetroots
146. 2Manydjs
147. Manuel Le Saux
148. Hybrid
149. Lisa Pin-Up
150. Mat Zo
The first thing I wish to mention is the lack of coverage that the list is getting online- DJ Magazine themselves haven’t updated their site to announce the results yet! The list has been available since Monday so that has something to do with the muted response, as does the fact that the top ten is virtually the same and lower down is dominated by obscure trance DJs. I can see that next year DJ Magazine pulling out of the poll entirely since it’s not really fitting in with their mission statement to cover all genres of dance music.
With well over half the top one hundred now trance DJs it’s clear that the followers of the likes of Van Buuren, Tiesto et al are very adept with the internet and new media. Or (more likely) that followers of every other genre don’t bother to vote for their favourite DJs as they feel they stand little or no chance in making an impact in the chart.
It’s very easy to get hung up on issues arising from the chart, like a DJ from Russia who knows how to spam effectively can actually rank higher than Carl Cox, Dave Clarke doesn’t even place in the top one hundred and that Graeme Le Saux’s Spanish brother almost made it into the chart. Thats why I believe the chart should now be treated as a bit of fun. Admittedly a bit of fun that generates millions of pounds for those who place in the top one hundred, but a bit of fun notheless.
Chase & Status Featuring Plan B – “End Credits”…
Posted in Film, Music with tags Chase & Status, Drum and Bass, Harry Brown, Michael Caine, Plan B on October 27, 2009 by eljmayes
If you are wondering how a they got Michael Caine to appear in the video, “End Credits” is the lead single from the forthcoming soundtrack to the film “Harry Brown”, which Caine stars in:). Strong Themes.
Felix Da Housecat – “LA Ravers”…
Posted in Music with tags Felix Da Housecat, House on October 23, 2009 by eljmayes
Latest very minimal effort from Felix:).
Cassetteboy vs. Nick Griffin…
Posted in Comedy, Politics with tags BBC, British National Party, Cassetteboy, David Dimbleby, Nick Griffin, Question Time on October 23, 2009 by eljmayes
Versus the majority of the country I would hope;). In all seriousness I thought that Griffin didn’t do as well as he would have liked- not helped by the fact that he had no pre-prepared soundbites to fall back on. The consequence of Griffin’s appearance on Question Time may cause a slight jump in the polls for the BNP in the short term, but I suspect that in the long term they will remain at the three percent mark nationally after the media storm has died down. This would mean that his party would face an uphill struggle to get a seat even in Essex, where his party plans to canvass heavily in next year’s General Election. Therefore it is my opinion that the status-quo will remain in regards to the support of the BNP in the next twelve months.
“This Is It” Trailer…
Posted in Music with tags Michael Jackson, Pop on October 20, 2009 by eljmayes
Not entirely sure why a trailer for this film has been released now- the amount of places left for it’s two week run must be very limited a week before it’s release. Although Jackson looks in good health in the trailer, I still have my doubts that he would have completed all fifty dates in London.
Ready For Change…
Posted in Politics with tags Conservatives, David Cameron on October 19, 2009 by eljmayes
What you didn’t see on television before David Cameron spoke at Party Conference earlier this month. Not sure about the “trendy” house soundtrack accompanying this video, sounds like it was made in 1997;).
Armand Van Helden and A-Trak Present Duck Sauce – “aNYway”…
Posted in Music with tags A-Trak, Armand Van Helden, Disco, Duck Sauce, House on October 13, 2009 by eljmayes
New collaboration between two of the top US DJs that is released on October 26th:).
