This is a set recorded at the monthly “Black Pancakes” party at The Triple Crown in San Francisco. The party is named “Black Pancakes” as the DJs for the night are limited to just playing vinyl records. So, yes, this is a 100% vinyl set and, in honor of that, I span the years of my vinyl collection, including favorite tracks both new and old. Enjoy!
Live at Black Pancakes @ The Triple Crown, San Francisco, CA – July 22 2009 by Q-Burns Abstract Message
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a new DJ mix here but I’m hoping the frequency increases in the coming months. Soon I should be making an announcement regarding a monthly online radio show I’m launching which will mean monthly mixes that I’ll post here. Stay tuned.
In the meantime, here’s the free DJ mix I gave away at our April 2009 ¡Club Queso! party in Orlando, FL. I’m personally quite into this one, as it starts in a deep, techy house realm and smoothly evolves into the funky stuff. I hope you’ll dig it as well. (more…)
OPEN Remix is a charity album conceived by the partnership of renowned African vocalist Youssou N’Dour and global non-profit organization IntraHealth International. IntraHealth’s primary mission is to create sustainable, accessible health care by mobilizing local resources. The purpose of the OPEN Remix album is to put a spotlight on open source technology and how it can be used to advance health care in Africa. As the press release states:
“IntraHealth OPEN is a global initiative that engages technology, health leaders and students to develop and sustain software applications tailored to meet urgent health care needs. The project will strengthen African health professionals’ ability to identify and implement appropriate technology solutions that make health services more cost-effective and accessible.”
It’s a noble cause and something that not only interests me on a technological level but also an effort I can totally get behind on a humanitarian level. Thus I was honored to be asked by N’Dour and the project’s organizers to do a remix of the flagship song “Wake Up“.
We’re coming up on the 15 year anniversary of Bill Hicks‘ death. I didn’t catch on to Hicks until afterwards (though I’m sure I saw some of his Letterman appearances when I was an 80′s teenager as I watched that show every night then) but he means a whole lot to me. There’s something a bit transcendent in both his humor and his personal story, how like a perfect prankster his words aspire to break down set ways by causing one to think and decipher the underlying message (more on the philosophy of “pranks” HERE). I personally believe he was the greatest comedian we’ve ever had, partly because he was so much more than a comedian. Maybe George Carlin came close to what Hicks did, I don’t know … but Bill Hicks is up there in my personal pantheon with Robert Anton Wilson, Burroughs, Tony Wilson, Tim Leary, etc … figures whose way of thinking ended up shaping mine.
The Sick Moves channel on Samurai.FM (sponsored by Blunted Funk Recordings) has just posted a new Q-Burns Abstract Message DJ mix. Here I am in the dreamy slo-mo disco mode … lots of surprises in this mix, and a playlist that spans the years that I’ve been listening to music. I really like this mix a lot and plan on doing quite a few more in this style.
Here’s a DJ mix I did for the Hoochie Productions site way back in 2002 as promotion for the Hoochies Halloween Party at Knock Knock, which I was playing at. I think I dressed up as Elvis for that party. Hoocie Productions are still throwing parties in Orlando, and these are consistently the best house music parties in town. Check out their MySpace page for what they’ve got coming up.
Back to this DJ mix … I think its’ a lot of fun, captures my style right as it started easing into more of a disco-y flavor, and I wish I knew where I put that “Feed The Cat” record … i really want to start playing it again.
Here’s the mix … enjoy!
You can download this mix from its SoundCloud page located HERE. Here’s some news: you can now download from SoundCloud without being a registered member. But you should still register and follow me … I’m putting new things up all of the time.
I’ve also got more DJ mixes available for downloading at qubestunes.com
I hope everyone has a great weekend once again. I’m taking it off, relaxing and enjoying the rare cold weather here in central Florida. Next weekend I’ll be in San Francisco for a frenzied shindig at The Triple Crown, so I’m definitely gearing up for that.
I missed last week’s “Friday DJ Mix” posting (damn holiday malaise) so this week I’ve got a bit of surprise … it’s two sides of a cassette mix tape that I recorded way back in 1997 (and, yes, this was ripped off cassette). It’s got a dark, downtempo vibe and features quite a bit of the tracks and remixes that I was recording at the time. Even though this mix is over a decade old (and I’ve certainly grown as a DJ since then) I still really enjoy listening to this mix and constantly find myself going back to it.
Have a listen here:
You can also download both parts of this mix from their SoundCloud pages located HERE and HERE but you’ll have to be a SoundCloud member to be able to do so.
I’ve also got more DJ mixes available for downloading at qubestunes.com
Have a great weekend everyone! I was supposed to be gigging in Las Vegas but was thwarted by shady promoters with a knack for disappearing without a trace. Thus I’ll be hiding out at home rearranging furniture and firing up the studio.
Here’s a different sort of DJ mix, an eclectic disco-y set originally compiled for the the Sick Moves radio channel on Samurai.FM. I really like how this one came together and it’s one that I listen to often myself. Enjoy!
You can also download this mix from its SoundCloud page located HERE but you’ll have to be a SoundCloud member to be able to do so.
I’ve also got more DJ mixes available for downloading at qubestunes.com
If you happen to be in Miami for New Year’s Eve then you’ll definitely have to join us for our Countdown Afterparty that we’re calling Meltdown!. Will and Strickly B of Boogie Miami and myself will be DJ’ing, it starts at 1 AM and goes well into the morning, and takes place at the infamous Aquabooty warehouse. This is going to be one full-on party … and as the Boogie guys share my love of twisted disco the music should be spot on for the entire affair. For more information click HERE or view the Facebook event page HERE.
We hope to see you there!
Ahh, the annual holiday post. Here’s hoping you and yours have a fantastic holiday season. And here’s looking forward to 2009 … I know I’ve got a lot of big plans and am quite excited about the year ahead.
Some cool holiday links and music can be found after the fold … (more…)
To help get your weekend started, I’m going to start posting a DJ mix here every Friday afternoon. These will mainly be mixes from the archives (I’ve got ‘em dating back to 1997) but occasionally I’ll post a brand new one as I have one.
This mix is from a gig a litle over a year ago at one of my favorite nights to play on the west coast, Focus in Costa Mesa, CA. There’s a great sound system, an always up for it crowd, and things are further propelled by the venue’s extensive vodka selection. You can find more info on the night by going HERE.
Listen to the mix after the fold … (more…)