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Monday Nov 19, 2018
Monday Nov 19, 2018
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Today on the Passionate DJ Podcast, we're taking a trip to The Asylum with special guest co-host Matt Freeman.
What's The Asylum? Well, during the 90s and early 2000s, it was an alternative dance club on Patterson Rd. in downtown Dayton, OH.
Matt used to DJ at this legendary local venue, which brought many different cliques and social groups together. You’d hear techno, industrial, hip hop, disco, 80s wave and all sorts of music in-between.
From the big crowded dance floor, to the staring mannequins, to the DJ booth built out of a speed boat... The Asylum was a unique experience for those who were lucky enough to visit it.
If you are a local listener, you can experience The Asylum vibe for yourself for one night only, Friday Nov. 23rd at the reunion show (hosted at Therapy Cafe, 452 E 3rd Street in Dayton.)
In an interview with online magazine Dayton Most Metro, Matt said of the club, "The memories of the Asylum are endless. If you were a part of that time, you know how easy it is to still share stories with a fellow club goer even after being closed for over 13 years. Maybe it was the fact the venue brought straight edge kids, goths, punks, b-boys, ravers, college students and outcasts together and it all just made sense. You’d hear techno, industrial, hip hop, disco, 80s wave and it all simply worked. No cell phones, rarely a camera, it was what it was, and you had to be there to experience it all so you never wanted to miss a night. There was a sense of urgency to always be in attendance. "
Thanks to Matt for sharing his experiences with us!
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Monday Nov 12, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
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In Episode 164 of the podcast, David is joined by Passionate DJ Ambassador Greg Lane, aka Gmoney. Greg and David crawl over responses from our Passionate DJ Facebook Group, answering "What's unique about your own DJing style?" We take these responses and turn them into ten individual traits of unique DJs.
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The ten traits we discuss are:
- Adaptability (Knowing how to pivot, working within a set of circumstances)
- Adventurousness (Going outside of the box)
- Eclecticism (Reaching into unlikely areas for musical inspiration)
- Entertaining (Mic work, personality, wit)
- Patience (Restraint as a DJ, attention span as a listener)
- Musicianship (Using musical knowledge to your advantage)
- Open-mindedness (Allowing ourselves to be inspired)
- Preparedness (Putting in work now to reap the benefits later)
- Diverseness (Playing more than one kind of music)
- Authenticity (Staying true to yourself)
As DJs, we often get stuck in our own little box. It becomes easy to stay within our comfort zone. In today's episode, we hope to inspire you to embrace what's unique about YOUR DJing style.
Check out Greg's podcast at https://theSoundUnderground.net
or check out David's episode at https://PassionateDJ.com/davidsug
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Monday Nov 05, 2018
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In Episode 163, we explore the music of a quirky old box from the 1980s called the Commodore 64. Thanks to the power of its onboard synthesizer, called the SID chip, the C64 was capable of producing lots of amazing and iconic sounds.
To do this episode properly, I brought in a special co-host: my Dad.
Back when I was growing up, I watched him create several volumes of mixtapes containing the music of this weird old computer. Today, we share some of these old chiptunes with you (played from a real, vintage Commodore 64c), and explain why we love them so much. We also talk about the process of creating the mixtapes, and the thought process behind them.
While we know this episode is a bit off the beaten path, we hope you'll enjoy our little trip down memory lane. 🕹
Special Thanks:
High Voltage SID Collection
Stone Oakvalley's Authentic SID Collection
C64 Wiki
https://www.c64-wiki.com
SD2IEC (SD card reader for the Commodore)
https://www.thefuturewas8bit.com/index.php/sd2iec-info
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Monday Oct 29, 2018
Monday Oct 29, 2018
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In today's episode, we talk about all the recent news in the DJ software space... including the latest release of Traktor Pro 3! The new Traktor brings several new features to the table, including the new "Mixer FX" which are one-knob effects similar to the Pioneer "Color FX" system. There's also a redesigned UI, improved time-stretching algorithms, and included DVS (timecode) support without the need for a separate "Traktor Scratch" license.
We also talk about SoundCloud, and it's coming integration with several pieces of DJ software including Traktor, Virtual DJ, and Serato. Serato is also getting access to music service Tidal. We also talk about a new Mixed in Key release, the issues with upgrading to Mac OS Mojave, and the story of how Proton is bringing DJ mixes to Spotify.
We wrap the episode with an edited-down version of David's Traktor "unboxing" video, where he tests it for the first time and records his results.
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Monday Oct 22, 2018
Monday Oct 22, 2018
Electronic music duo Cryztal Grid re-joins us this week on The Passionate DJ Podcast to chat about their first year of performing together.
Check out Cryztal Grid on SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/cryztalgrid
Since forming their band last August, Cody and Gerrad reflect on what they've learned by performing in night clubs and festival stages all across Ohio.... and what their next steps are, to stay on their hustle.
These fellas are very motivated to further their careers as musical artists, and there is much to be learned from their experiences as they constantly "throw themselves under the bus" for the good of the music.
We also get insight from Tony on his recent stage management adventures, as his 2018 festival season starts coming to a close.
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Monday Oct 15, 2018
Monday Oct 15, 2018
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Today we're talking with John Becker of Fresh Local Producers. The goal of FLP is to spotlight and bring together producers of electronic music who live, work, record, and perform in the Midwest.
Based out of Cincinnati, FLP aims to bring together music creators, and to show fans that they don't have to travel far to hear incredible quality electronic music while supporting their own scene.
John explains to David that he wants to promote a feeling of togetherness in the scene which escaped him when he entered the scene. Fresh Local Producers gives people like John a place to learn, share, and grow. We also spend some time discussing the struggles of music producers, and how they are similar (and different) from those related to DJing.
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Monday Oct 08, 2018
Monday Oct 08, 2018
In today's episode, Tony and David are joined by a special guest who is a DJ and long-time participant in a local electronic music community. In this candid discussion, Marcus tells us about the changes he's noticed in the overall scene... and how not all of those changes have been for the better.
We discuss issues such as the barriers of entry to DJing, automation, shortened sets, and a lack of actual dancing. While it's easy for these things to leave Marcus feeling a bit jaded, he says that he's never left his little "rave community" and has no plans to go anywhere.
Marcus is a Traktor DVS user, vinyl fanatic, dancer, and lover of underground dance music.
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Monday Oct 01, 2018
Monday Oct 01, 2018
Today's episode features the recording of a Facebook live stream from last Friday - a "stream of consciousness" recording where David answers questions from the chat room and addresses recent posts in the group.
If you haven't joined the Passionate DJ Community on Facebook yet, you can do so here:
https://passionatedj.com/community
We talk about mixing in key, organization of tracks, shady business deals, marathon DJ sets, and much more.
Before the main topic, you get an exclusive teaser clip from the September episode of Afterparty - our monthly bonus episode. This clip features co-host Trip Turlington, as he discusses his mindset before stepping up to the decks as direct support for a Paul Oakenfold show.
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Monday Sep 24, 2018
Monday Sep 24, 2018
In Episode 157, we talk about the idea of “real DJing”, and ask the Passionate DJ Community YOUR thoughts on beatmatching, fast-mixing, and what makes someone (or keeps someone from being) a real DJ.
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In the Group, we posted two separate questions:
- Is Beatmatching an important skill in 2018? Why or why not?
- What’s YOUR definition of a “Real DJ”?
We got a lot of similar responses, but also got a feel for the different types of things that Passionate DJs value. While some DJs find it crucial to have a core set of fundamental DJ skills, others think that intent matters more.
By defining the term “real”, are we being elitist? Are we creating an “us vs. them” scenario, where one doesn’t need to exist?
What do you think? Join the Facebook group and let us know your thoughts!
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Monday Sep 17, 2018
Monday Sep 17, 2018
This week, we spend most of the episode highlighting the work of iconic superstar DJ/producer Paul Oakenfold. David plays 10 different tracks which show the breadth of Oakenfold's work... you'll hear many different styles represented, including trance, hip-hop, breaks, pop, and more.
This coming Saturday (September 22), Paul will be traveling to our home town to grace the decks and give us a night to remember. This is made possible by 3DMentional Entertainment (half of which is our own Tony DeSaro), and direct support is being provided by our very own Trip Turlington.
Buy Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/234061040696386/
Check out Trip: https://soundcloud.com/tripturlington
We start the episode out with a phone call from Tony, who is on the road working with Prime Social Group. Tony's in charge of stage management and all kinds of stuff that happens behind-the-scenes at large scale festivals, but he was able to call in on his lunch break and give us an update.
Paul Oakenfold is a three-time Grammy Award and two-time World Music Awards nominee. He was voted the No. 1 DJ in the World twice (1998/1999) by DJ Magazine. He's produced over 100 remixes for over 100 artists... including such names as U2, Moby, Madonna, Britney Spears, Massive Attack, The Cure, New Order, The Rolling Stones and The Stone Roses.
Enjoy!