Has Dance music lost gone off the track ?
21 January 2003, 08:44 AM
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I used to remember enjoying dance music, whether trance, dance, house etc.
Now it's taken over by mainstream derivative crap. I mean, can't someone engineer a track without a woman wailing some really bad lyrics ?
Where's all the piano tunes man ?
I used to follow music quite closely and buy DJ mags and vinyl.
There was imagination in music up to about 5 years ago, now it's just factory produced remixes or formulated nonsense.
Maybe I'm getting old
Now it's taken over by mainstream derivative crap. I mean, can't someone engineer a track without a woman wailing some really bad lyrics ?
Where's all the piano tunes man ?
I used to follow music quite closely and buy DJ mags and vinyl.
There was imagination in music up to about 5 years ago, now it's just factory produced remixes or formulated nonsense.
Maybe I'm getting old
21 January 2003, 08:48 AM
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I was thinking just this morning how many of the same dance compliation albums are churned out these days.
I actually brought MoS 21st Century Disco 2003 last week as it was cheap. Compared the track listing on that to MoS Annual 2003 yesterday and it's almost the same.
You don't even get named DJs mixing the Annual these days - gone are Pete Tong and Boy George from Annual I in the late 80s.
I actually brought MoS 21st Century Disco 2003 last week as it was cheap. Compared the track listing on that to MoS Annual 2003 yesterday and it's almost the same.
You don't even get named DJs mixing the Annual these days - gone are Pete Tong and Boy George from Annual I in the late 80s.
21 January 2003, 08:55 AM
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It's pretty much the same as it's always been - mainstream so called dance music is ****e, IMHO.
You need to look a little further for decent stuff, but it's still around.
You need to look a little further for decent stuff, but it's still around.
21 January 2003, 09:52 AM
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Actually I like all this mainsteam crap thats coming out, keeps the real stuff away from the masses - its there if you look for it 
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21 January 2003, 10:12 AM
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Have to agree woth Jay m A, dig deeper. The underground is still thriving, you just have to look for it.
And if you don't like what you are hearing, go back to the old skool. I still buy up old vinyl on a weekly basis, there's still loads of old stuff out there that you won't have heard
And if you don't like what you are hearing, go back to the old skool. I still buy up old vinyl on a weekly basis, there's still loads of old stuff out there that you won't have heard
21 January 2003, 10:32 AM
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Back 2 the old school- Yes!! I've been doing this 4 years and my collection is 2nd to none -if about 24 months out of date- I buy up everyones old vinyl for peanuts and then DJ it 2 death!
The old tunes are always the best 'cos they've got added nostalgia value.........I was back there in 88 mate- u know what I mean!
The old tunes are always the best 'cos they've got added nostalgia value.........I was back there in 88 mate- u know what I mean!
21 January 2003, 10:39 AM
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Aaaah, the summer of love. Those were the days 
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I lost my hardc0re back in the day My vinyl collection I mean
Doing a pretty good job of building it back again, with avengence
Loads of hardc0re, drun & bass and jungle from 1988 to 1995 and beyond
.I lost my hardc0re back in the day
My vinyl collection I mean Doing a pretty good job of building it back again, with avengence
Loads of hardc0re, drun & bass and jungle from 1988 to 1995 and beyond
21 January 2003, 11:19 AM
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medders - From ebay and local record stores near me. In Maidstone there is a good record shop that sells new and 2nd hand tunes Not cheap, but worth every penny. Always best to get talking to the staff too. Many of them have got loads of stuff that they no longer listen to and are willing to sell.
Also managed to get a load of classics from a mate of mine (DJ Pooch) as he no longer plays them
Ebay is a great resource for them though, but some real classics can fetch a lot of money.
Not cheap, but worth every penny. Always best to get talking to the staff too. Many of them have got loads of stuff that they no longer listen to and are willing to sell.Also managed to get a load of classics from a mate of mine (DJ Pooch) as he no longer plays them
Ebay is a great resource for them though, but some real classics can fetch a lot of money.
21 January 2003, 11:32 AM
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I got most of my stuff including some all time classics "meat beat manifesto- Radio Babylon, Beltram- Energy Flash etc for 10P upwards to £3 for a mint copy of KLF "White Room"- down at my local boot fairs and ones accross the country- in Brighton the sellers are pretty savvy and bargains are hard to find (original St.Ettiene Only love can break your heart 12" vinyl for 30P excepted)places like Shepton Mallet boot fair were a gold mine of vinyl! Look for some boot fairs in some rural backwater where little toby's mum will be selling his vinyl collection for peanuts now hes at university/rehab/gap yr travelling etc...
You could always try Hard to Find Records who have an online catalogue but u will pay through the nose!
You could always try Hard to Find Records who have an online catalogue but u will pay through the nose!
21 January 2003, 11:56 AM
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Agreed, dance music is just too commercialised these days. Quite often when I'm in a record shop I'll look through the dance compilations and they are just full of the sh_t that's in the charts.
I was right into trance at its height in '98/'99. Some of my fave compilations are from that era especially the early Gatecrasher albums (black/red/wet)
IMO there is only one compilation album that's been consistently good through the years and thats the Global Underground series now at vol. 23 i think.
I was right into trance at its height in '98/'99. Some of my fave compilations are from that era especially the early Gatecrasher albums (black/red/wet)
IMO there is only one compilation album that's been consistently good through the years and thats the Global Underground series now at vol. 23 i think.
21 January 2003, 12:01 PM
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Thanks for the info. i used to DJ when this stuff came out so I've got an awful lot of vinyl now, but there are still the odd ones i just "need". Black planet, by black planet ahh the memories.
Now to find a darkened room with 1 high power strobe
Now to find a darkened room with 1 high power strobe
21 January 2003, 12:25 PM
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Commercial interests have ruined dance music. Ruined all music when you think about it. It used to be about the tunes and nothing else. Now its megastar DJs, Dress codes (I mean, dress codes, WTF?), and mobile phone sponsorship deals. Every modern act constantly goes on about "outselling the beatles" But what they neglect to mention is that if you wanted to listen to the beatles back then, you had to go out and FIND the music, compared to today when its forced down your throat at every commercial break.
Look into the underground and you will find the same vibe that was there back in the day.
You dont have to go to squat parties or anything like that, but smaller events, run on a budget with lesser known DJs mean you concentrate on the music rather than "Its Fergie on the decks, its gotta be good"
Its all about the atmosphere, not what you wear or where you are.
Look at the signature, you know its the truth.
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Look into the underground and you will find the same vibe that was there back in the day.
You dont have to go to squat parties or anything like that, but smaller events, run on a budget with lesser known DJs mean you concentrate on the music rather than "Its Fergie on the decks, its gotta be good"
Its all about the atmosphere, not what you wear or where you are.
Look at the signature, you know its the truth.
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21 January 2003, 03:03 PM
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anyone got any original "Street sounds" albums????
i have fond memories of nicking these of my brother and playing them on his stack system when he was out!!! hahahaha
BB
i have fond memories of nicking these of my brother and playing them on his stack system when he was out!!! hahahaha
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21 January 2003, 03:28 PM
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Internet radio - thats where its at. Listen to Digitally Imported, both trance and Hard trance channels.
Fantastic tunes mixed together by great DJ's - Dj Dawn, Doboy, Dj Dean etc.
Look out for anything on Tunnel trance and your laughing.
Been listening to DI daily now for about 6 months and i still dont get bored of the stuff they play. The trance channel can get a bit commercial, but had it on all day today and they have done a good set of journey type trance - no lyrics, no wailing birds, just great tunes.
http://www.digitallyimported.com
Superb IMHO.
DW
PS - I have over 1000 12" sat in the cupboard next to me, covering EVERY top tune from 1992 to 1997 - have considered selling them, but decided against it - some real rarities in there.
Fantastic tunes mixed together by great DJ's - Dj Dawn, Doboy, Dj Dean etc.
Look out for anything on Tunnel trance and your laughing.
Been listening to DI daily now for about 6 months and i still dont get bored of the stuff they play. The trance channel can get a bit commercial, but had it on all day today and they have done a good set of journey type trance - no lyrics, no wailing birds, just great tunes.
http://www.digitallyimported.com
Superb IMHO.
DW
PS - I have over 1000 12" sat in the cupboard next to me, covering EVERY top tune from 1992 to 1997 - have considered selling them, but decided against it - some real rarities in there.
21 January 2003, 05:06 PM
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Another thumbs up for digital radio! Try www.somafm.com
SUPERB!
I'm not well up on trance etc but if you like smooth grooves, disco house, nu-cool, soul , chill (phew!) type stuff check out
www.hedkandi.com
Fantastic stuff and the design of the cases and artwork is spot on!
Mossman
SUPERB!
I'm not well up on trance etc but if you like smooth grooves, disco house, nu-cool, soul , chill (phew!)
type stuff check outwww.hedkandi.com
Fantastic stuff and the design of the cases and artwork is spot on!
Mossman
21 January 2003, 05:45 PM
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21 January 2003, 05:50 PM
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To join the 'recommended links club', try this, usually some excellent sets playing
http://interface.pirate-radio.org/
Edited to say evenings, overnight and all weekend is usually live sets from proper DJ's
[Edited by MooseRacer - 1/21/2003 6:41:30 PM]
http://interface.pirate-radio.org/
Edited to say evenings, overnight and all weekend is usually live sets from proper DJ's
[Edited by MooseRacer - 1/21/2003 6:41:30 PM]
21 January 2003, 06:29 PM
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I used to listen to di.fm but it gets repetetive after a while and pretty much all the tunes are old. 6-12 months old, not "classic" old.
Soma FM is fantastic, but www.protonradio.com has the highest quality output of any net radio station I've ever heard. Absolutely Outstanding.
Soma FM is fantastic, but www.protonradio.com has the highest quality output of any net radio station I've ever heard. Absolutely Outstanding.
21 January 2003, 06:51 PM
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While we're on about old skool stuff. Anyone got the following tune on MP3:
At the start it had a **** load of bass and thru it it has a bloke saying "Bad boy,,, Come again".
I found one sort of the same called "Rhythm and reason - The Grandnational".
Andy
At the start it had a **** load of bass and thru it it has a bloke saying "Bad boy,,, Come again".
I found one sort of the same called "Rhythm and reason - The Grandnational".
Andy
21 January 2003, 09:34 PM
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Good point Astra-boy- only problem is I'm too old for clubs these days -being old-skool enough to be there in 88 also means that I'm an old fart.
The only clubs I ever get to these days cost stacks of Euros to get in and you have dinner and a few drinks while watching a show!
geez- from ravening pill monster in a field to boring old fart out for a meal and show! v.sad but thats old age for you.
Wicked smileys by the way- top one, nice one- Sorted!
The only clubs I ever get to these days cost stacks of Euros to get in and you have dinner and a few drinks while watching a show!
geez- from ravening pill monster in a field to boring old fart out for a meal and show! v.sad but thats old age for you.
Wicked smileys by the way- top one, nice one- Sorted!
21 January 2003, 09:48 PM
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Been there, done it - overused phrase but true.
I DJ'ed for about 6 years, and clubbed for about 10 - dont regreat 1 minute of any of it, but you have to hang your clubbing shoes up one day or you turn into one of those oldies that used to turn up in the clubs with braided hair, smelling of sweat.
PS Anyone know what thr trippy tune was on Right Car, Wrong Car tonight?
I DJ'ed for about 6 years, and clubbed for about 10 - dont regreat 1 minute of any of it, but you have to hang your clubbing shoes up one day or you turn into one of those oldies that used to turn up in the clubs with braided hair, smelling of sweat.
PS Anyone know what thr trippy tune was on Right Car, Wrong Car tonight?