Yes, indeed. In about three hours after I post this I’m on an airplane to Bogota, Colombia, one of my favorite cities in the world. The occasion is partly some R&R, but mainly a fantastic gig to take place this Saturday night. It seems in Bogota I’ll be rendezvousing with Ms. Lisa Shaw, and she’ll be joining me for part of my set with her always wonderful vocal accompaniment. We haven’t done this together in a while so I’m quite excited.
If you happen to be in Bogota or know anyone who is there then please spread the word. The flyer with all of the information is below, and you can visit this party’s Facebook event page by clicking HERE.
Another in the Lost In A Tunnel remix series, here’s a recent revision created for Mr. Sleazy McQueen (in collaboration with the mysterious B Stalz). Like Space Ghost in scuba gear, we’re cosmically exploring the depths here, the dark waters lit only by the gleam of a slowly rotating disco ball. Really. Have a listen:
My friend Ian Monroe recently had an interesting idea: about to graduate from journalism school into a risky job market, he has decided to offer a cash bounty for any job leads or referrals that result in his full time employment. It’s a cool proposal, and you can read his post on it by clicking HERE.
Meanwhile, I’m a traveling club DJ in an exceedingly risky DJ market. It’s just so slow at the moment … economic worries lowering club attendance means my schedule has been less and less busy. It’s a shame as I love to get out there DJ’ing in my frantic style, as you probably know, and I have a bit of new label tunes out at the moment I’d like to tour behind.
Thus I’ve decided to borrow Ian’s idea and reach out to not just the club promoters but also to those who know me or might like to come hear me DJ. So I’m offering my own bounty, or an agent’s cut if you will. Here’s what I propose: if you provide a lead or an introduction that results in a DJ gig for yours truly then I’ll pay you a 10% cut of what I’m paid. (more…)
Here’s a remix I put together for local Orlando label Chillin Music and Peruvian producer Alvaro Ernesto. Delving further into ‘perceived space’, it’s a deeply disco-tastic reworking. This is also the first in a series of Lost In A Tunnel remixes, AKA Don’t fear the reverb. I sorta really like the build and melody in this one. Listen:
As a reminder, I’m always up for remixing if your label or song is in need of something like the above. Feel free to contact me by clicking HERE. (more…)
Here’s an example of the different directions a remix can go. Last summer I was asked by London duo Kicksy & Alif Groove to remix their cool track “Out Of Nowhere”. I guess I was in one of those moods, and I have been experimenting with the idea of ‘contextual space’ lately (long story), so what came out of their glassy tech-house song was this somewhat pulsating revision:
It’s an exercise in a bit of crafty ebb-and-flow with a dusty spring reverb supplying some of the moist atmosphere. Early 80’s style goth-rock bass guitar and the surprise spaghetti western moment notwithstanding this turned into one of my favorite remixes as of late.
And, it also illustrates one of those odd situations where as a remixer I know I may not be going in the direction that the artist or label imagined for their single, but I can’t stop because I’m digging the result so much. That’s why, upon completion, I took this new version and decided to just remix it again, in a more decidedly club-wise fashion. Here’s what we ended up with:
This version is a bit closer in vibe to the original track with the bouncy bassline leading the charge. Yes, there’s a none-too-subtle nod to “Plastic Dreams” … good ear. Quite different, indeed, but you’ll notice the subtle connection in sounds and melody. I’m also really into the snakey bass bit where it stretches out while the space tone-hits signal on top. (more…)
Gavin Hardkiss returns to central Florida to entice you into the world of +++, a trek through art and music, light and sound. Gavin will be exploring the sounds of his new album (recorded under his Hawke psuedonym) and his musical history with the Hardkiss brothers in a special, rare DJ set filled with magickal moments and psychedelic song-slinging.
Visually the night will also include a display of artwork inspired by the Hawke +++ album, both created locally as well as imported from as far as Gavin’s San Francisco home base. There’s a video below from Gavin’s +++ art and music opening a month ago in SF giving you an idea of the vibrant feel of the work.
As an added visual bonus, Gavin Hardkiss’ set will be accompanied by computerized projections and images from GaryD of Factory Visuals. You may remember Factory Visuals from their scenic displays at the biggest dance music events in the southeast throughout the 90’s. We’ve coerced Factory into creating a new set of original material exclusively for event, likewise inspired by +++. It’s the first official showing by Factory Visuals in over ten years. Special, indeed!
Q-Burns Abstract Message will be master of ceremonies and presenting the opening DJ set leading to Gavin’s Hardkiss madness. Gavin will also be bringing many CD copies of his +++ album with him to give away free to those who grab his attention.
All of this takes place this Saturday, November 14. At The Peacock Room, located at 1321 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803 by the corner of Mills and Virginia. Click HERE for a map or directions. $5 cover, 21 and up. (more…)
I started my “DJ career” in radio back in the late eighties, and have always wanted to somehow get back into it since. Thus, I’m working with 8DPromo and have started a monthly Internet radio program titled 8DPromoRadio. This is a two hour show hosted and mixed by yours truly focusing on new and upcoming releases in the world of deep house, touching on its downtempo, disco, and techno fringes.
So far I’m doing it with these three stations, airing at these times: Discotheque Radio – every second Tuesday at 8:00 PM EST, and repeating each Tuesday Play.FM – every second Tuesday at noon EST, and streaming from the site on demand afterwards ENation.FM – every second Sunday at 9 PM EST (that’s tonight if you’re reading this the day I’ve posted it)
Click on the radio station names above to go to their web pages. (more…)
