dj marc elias - THE BEST OF COLLECTION

Here are a couple of my favorite DJ Marc Elias mixes that I've posted over the past year. I would love to receive your feedback. Those we post a comment on the blog receive a very special treat. https://www.mixcloud.com/marcelias/

Def Jam Rapstar

The ultimate emcee experience for video game consoles, Def Jam Rapstar is the only music game that focuses exclusively on Hip Hop. With more than 40 of the greatest Hip Hop songs available at release, Def Jam Rapstar allows you to be the star by rhyming, using your console camera, and uploading your video to the fully integrated Def Jam Rapstar community.

 

Click to view the game demonstration.

the Art of the Sample 2

Remember Jock Jams? Don't even play like you didn't own one of these compilation CD's from the 80s. Believe it or not, those Jock Jam hits were birthed from previous songs i.e. samples such as;

"This Is How We Do It" by Montell Jordan, which was sampled from the classic 1988 joint entitled Children's Story by none other than the man the ruler Slick Rick.

The Bucketheads dance track entitled "The Bomb" was actually taken from  Chicago's "Street Player". This classic trumpet riff was then re-sampled and used in the 2009 release by Pitbull "I Know You Want Me".

Sampled, reused and packaged neatly... The repetitive cycle of music production.

Indian Influences

Think Slumdog Millionaire meets American Hip-Hop with a dash of pop culture and there ya have it... the re-released Indian Influences Mix. I scoured my music collection looking for sounds that contain Indian sounds and language...Tune in.

DJ AM - R.I.P

dj marc elias - THE BEST OF COLLECTION

Here are a couple of my favorite DJ Marc Elias mixes that I've posted over the past year. I would love to receive your feedback. Those we post a comment on the blog receive a very special treat.

https://www.mixcloud.com/marcelias/

Click To Download Abelton Live R&B Mix

Don't get me wrong, I love DJ'ing from my MK12's using vinyl but I have to say recently I've learned Abelton Live and it's pretty awesome. Triggering samples at the press of the keyboard it's so freaking easy to create a flawless mix. While I haven't mastered many of Abelton's features I have become somewhat proficient using the warp feature while mixing tracks.

Warping is essentially speeding up or slowing down the music to match a master tempo or the previous song. It's like placing a record on a turntable platter and being able to mix while rarely needing to touch the pitch adjust. So I've established you don't need to be a brain surgeon to use the software but what does that mean for the listener. Does it actually help to produce a better more dynamic mix and therefore a more exciting party? I think so.

I've done some field testing and I've learned and observed a couple things about using this software.

1. Once you import your music, you can literally cue each track on tempo, using just a keystroke. This can be pretty cool if you want to play just a short segment of a song. Or some DJ's / musicians like Girl Talk for instance, use this functionality to trigger multiple clips which play simultaneously over one another to create a new song (aka the remix or mash-up). Which might I add sound really cool.

2. Is a laptop DJ sexy? Has sitting at the keyboard replaced the treasure hunt in your record bin. I mean, I certainly think it looks cooler to command multiple pieces of hardware to create a cohesive mix. I asked my girlfriend and she seemed to agree. "The DJ should be moving around" she said. Moments later recoiling on her remark, "well I guess as long as the party is hopping does it matter". In my opinion, I think it does. More than ever, the DJ icon or role has become a sex symbol to some degree.

3. Broadcasting and remixing music has never been more accessible to the general public. Take one part laptop, one part mp3 collection, and Ableton Live or a similar sequencing software and bammmmm. You are in business! Speaking of business - more than ever I think the job of a DJ can be a very lucrative gig.

Alright Marc, so if it's that easy why don't you give it a try. Easy there bubkiss, alright I will! Tune in to judge for yourself. This 77minute mix contains a bunch of R&B and Hip-Hop. Can you dig it?

Merry X-mas to all,
Marc

DJ Kayper: 2080's Mixtape Rocks

Friends -

Meet DJ Kayper...cutting, mixing, song selection - this girl knows how to throw down! DJ Kayper puts together a great assortment of rock, 80's and hip-hop. Her cutting and mixing is real smooth. I think you'll really like her 2080's mix. Leave your feedback here or contact her directly via myspace.com.

Bedroom Mix V1

Friends;

I figured we all could use some new music on the way to work tomorrow. I picked a couple of my favorite old school hip-hop tracks and went at it.

I will be the first to say, I am somewhat of a novice at cutting up (aka scratching) hip-hop. You be the judge - please reply back with a comment rating this short mix.

Rating System 1 - 5

1 = i listened to the first minute and deleted it
2 = it was ok - kinda was waiting for it to end
3 = not too shabby, you have potential
4 = i listened from beginning to end and look forward to the next Bedroom Mix
5 = this was dope - where can I catch you play live

Thanks for tuning in. I am looking forward to hearing from you!!

Best,
Marc Elias

Whatever I Want Mix

Hey there,

Thanks for coming back to the Everlasting DJ's blog. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

The enclosed mix includes a whirlpool of different genres (i.e. dance, 70's, 80's and hip-hop). Notice midway through the mix I use a separate acapella and instrumental to create a remix.

I would like to find out what is your favorite remix? Do you have a favorite artist/producer who remixes music you enjoy?

In terms of dance music, I am particularly fond of Deep Dish and Axwell. Everything they remix and produce I truly enjoy.

What's to come on Everlasting DJ's... You choose the acapella and I'll add the beat. Taking requests NOW!

Cheers,
Marc