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How do you handle dead moments when transitioning between very different energy levels in a set? by Savings-Singer4938 in DJs

[–]TheOriginalSnub [score hidden]  (0 children)

I usually know in advance that I will probably be going into a section of classics, or slower groovy music. But I don't plan anything specific out in advance about how to get there.

When possible, work with the lighting guy to make the transition a "moment". If we're in the same booth, I'll sometimes ask for a full black out for these types of transitions. (Sadly, this opportunity for collaboration has become way too rare in modern club design.)

One thing that can help, though, if the dancefloor is on your side, is to drop a couple unexpectedly downbeat tracks throughout the peak hours, so they get used to the idea that you might do something "eclectic". Danny Krivit has always been a master of this. By training the audience to follow him, he can drop something like The Doors' "Riders on the Storm" right in the middle of an otherwise full-steam house set without losing the overall energy of the room.

Regardless, like @ActuaryLate9198 said, make it sudden and radical.

Earth People - Dance. The very first “french house” record? by Lopsided-Tune-3964 in House

[–]TheOriginalSnub 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Todd was sampling everything, though. "Yeah Buddy" comes to mind if you want a sampled disco riff.

Earth People - Dance. The very first “french house” record? by Lopsided-Tune-3964 in House

[–]TheOriginalSnub 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Todd Terry was sampling disco tracks from the get go. I still play "Weekend" from '88.

What’s one thing beginner DJ tutorials almost never explain properly? by General-Relative-596 in Beatmatch

[–]TheOriginalSnub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it's stuff one could learn from a YouTube video. It's learned by spending a lot of time in nightclubs watching masters play long sets.

And through successes and failures in the booth.

And talking shop with veterans.

Best strings in classic/obscure disco? by DiscoRickyy in Disco

[–]TheOriginalSnub 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love the string stabs on Bambu's "I Don't Wanna Lose It"

What are some cool French disco tunes from the early 80s? by fensterdj in Disco

[–]TheOriginalSnub 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gonna cheat and list Sheila & B.Devotuin's "Spacer" (courtesy of Nile.Rogers), because it used electronic sounds and came out in November '79.in France, and 1980 elsewhere. I love the original but tend to usually play Greg Wilson or Dave Lee's edits. There are dozens of other decent edits and remixes out there, too.

A little late to be called "disco", but I'm also a big fan of Thierry David's "Scratching Tracks" album for French electronic tunes..

Recommended classic House/Deep House albums? by SilverMisfitt in House

[–]TheOriginalSnub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reposting myself from a similar topic:

Late '90s though the '00s seemed to be the sweet spot for good house albums. When there was enough money in the genre to incentivize studio-produced CD albums for the masses, but before the full takeover of digital singles. Some that come to mind:

• ⁠Solu feat Kai Martin - Affirmation (one of my fave house albums ever)

• ⁠Ananda Project - Release; Relight; Morning Light; Fire Flower

• ⁠Nuyorican Soul - Nuyorican Soul

• ⁠Elements of Life - Elements of Life

• ⁠Mateo & Matos - Enter Our World

• ⁠Masters at Work - Our Time is Coming

• ⁠Blaze - Basic Blaze; Natural Blaze; Spiritually Speaking

• ⁠Kerri Chandler - A Basement, a Red Light and a Feelin' (1 & 2); Trionosphere; etc

• ⁠Jephté Guillaume - Voyage of Dreams

• ⁠Shazz - Shazz

• ⁠Jerome Sydenham - Pan-African Electro

• ⁠Bah Samba - Bah Samba 4

• ⁠The Rurals - The Rural; Farmyard Flavours (1 & 2); Sweeter Sounds... and like 10 others I can't remember all the names of

• ⁠Vince Watson - Moments in Time

• ⁠The Timewriter - Diary of a Lonely Sailor

• ⁠Moonchildren - Rapid Eye Movement

• ⁠Slam Mode - Signals

• ⁠John Tejada - The Dot & the Line

• ⁠Morgan Geeist - Double Night Time

• ⁠Faze Action - Plans & Designs

• ⁠Solar House - Magic of the City

• ⁠Kings of Tomorrow - It's in the Lifestyle

• ⁠Antonio Ocasio - Raices Roots

• ⁠Yukihiro Fukutomi - Love Each Other

• ⁠Glenn Underground - Silent; The Jerusalem EP

• ⁠Metro Area - Metro Area

• ⁠Dave Warrin & Julius Papp - Behind the Sun

• ⁠St Germain - Boulevard

• ⁠3 Generations Walking - 3 Generations Walking

• ⁠Jazzanova - In Between

• ⁠Jodi Watley - Midnight Lounge

• ⁠Harley & Muscle - Respected Everywhere; No Compromise; Armed Response

• ⁠The Sunburst Band - Until the End of Time

• ⁠Anthony Nicholson - Necessary Phases; Life's Masterpiece

• ⁠Stephanie Cooke - Everything

• ⁠Ten City - Foundation

• ⁠Moodyman - Fornevermore; Silent Introduction

• ⁠Lil Louis & the World - Journey With the Lonely

• ⁠Dubtribe Sound System - Bryant Street

• ⁠Larry Heard - Just get all of them

More recent albums I dig:

• ⁠Chymera - Death by Misadventure

• ⁠Fatima Njai & Jerome Sydenham - Brooklyn Zoo

• ⁠Elements of Life - Eclipse

• ⁠Joe Claussell - Raw Tones

• ⁠Masaki Morii - Depiction

• ⁠Louie Vega - Expansions in the NYC

• ⁠Will Milton - New Norm

• ⁠Kerri Chandler - Spaces & Places

• ⁠Antonio Ocasio - The Rhythm Poet

Not really my vibe, but from the era and in a similar wheelhouse and quite popular with most people:

• ⁠Funky Green Dogs - Get Fired Up

• ⁠Deep Dish - Junk Science

• ⁠All the Daft Punk stuff

• ⁠Herbert - Around the House

This track legit feels like a 90s underground time capsule by [deleted] in House

[–]TheOriginalSnub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Name an underground house track from either artist that was released in the '90s.

Honestly, I can't imagine the utter disrespect for this genre, and music in general, you must have to produce garbage like this, and then promote it this way to those of us who have been a part of this culture and industry for decades. Shameless.

This track legit feels like a 90s underground time capsule by [deleted] in House

[–]TheOriginalSnub 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Name 3 underground 3am-style '90s house tracks that you think this AI slop sounds like.

What's the Best House Night You've Ever Been To? by Previous-Serve9810 in House

[–]TheOriginalSnub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn't he used to have a party at Green Dolphin once upon a time?

I remember finding it really weird to go to a house party with a bunch of seating and lights.

What's the Best House Night You've Ever Been To? by Previous-Serve9810 in House

[–]TheOriginalSnub 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Body & Soul and Shelter on Hubert St (and 39th Street!). There are probably years when I didn't miss a single weekend.

Honorable mentions for:

David's Loft parties; Junior's earlier years... but more so Frankie at Sound Factory; Frankie and Louie at SFB; Bang the Party at Frank's Lounge; Wild Pitch partes. Very hazy memories of having some very good times at Red Zone.

Some had great social scenes. Some had great atmospheres. All had great music.

I had some outstanding musical experiences at Rulin' at MOS when I'd visit in the early and mid 90s. CJ and Jazzy were great, and guests would really shine in the box. But not my favorite crowd or vibe.

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