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/

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.

the Art of the Sample

I was going through Apple iTunes picking out songs for my wedding reception when I stumbled upon this Tori Amos track - "Precious Things". To be honest I am not familiar with any Tori Amos music. However, on this track there is this one infectious piano riff that I really love. I enclosed a clip from one of her live performances, listen to the beginning part - Tori Amos - Precious Things.

Shortly after hearing this, I realized that piano bit was used in Rabbit In the Moon "Out of Body Experience" (OBE). This dance track is especially sentimental to me since it was included on one of my favorite mix CD's Northern Exposure, Vol. 1., which is arguably the best dance music composition produced by Sasha & Digweed.

To come, I plan to share with you more music from its original composition that was later remixed. I think you'll really get a kick out of hearing the original of many tracks that you know and love.

If you can answer this question, I'll send you a little audio treat via e-mail. What track did the Notorious B.I.G sample the background from to produce "Juicy"?

DJ AM - R.I.P

Italian Opera + Breakbeat 4 Real?

Going through my music library I pulled out three moody selections. Decompress.. ahhh.

Outer Body Experience - Rabbit In the Moon
BT - Memories In A Sea Of Forgetfulness
Samuel Barber - Adagio for Strings

Hope you enjoy!

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/

DJ Marc Elias - I Feel Loved (House Mix)

When I was eighteen years old I used to walk to a record store in midtown Manhattan called Downtown Records. The store was wide and spacious - every square inch of wall and floor space was cramped with 12" records.

Towards the back, past the stacks of creates on the floor and through one of the skinny isles was a small dimly lite room. Opening the door, I vividly remember smelling the intoxicating aroma of insents and feeling the base in my chest from the two club speakers hanging from the corners of the room.

Looking at the records on the walls you could grab whatever tracks you wanted to hear and have them played over the sound system. Frankie a regular staple of the place, always stood behind the DJ booth bobbing his head enthusiastically as he mixed the music. Interestingly enough Frankie never wore headphones - he just mixed on the fly which is not an easy task. If you liked the track you bought it, if not, you motioned that you were "not feeling it". Keep in mind the music was always bumping loud as hell in there! Communication more often that not was non-verbal.

I remember record shopping being an emotional experience that I enjoyed greatly. The sights, the sounds, the smells. How much money was I going to spend. What genre or sound should I add to the collection. What was that track I heard on the radio.

Unfortunately the record shops are a dying a breed since the birth of online commerce. Enter, DJDOWNLOAD.COM the 21st century version of record shopping. On the site you can conveniently preview new music, add it to your cart, purchase and download.

I grabbed up a bunch of imported dance music for about $2.00 a song, which back in the 90's would have cost upwards of $100 bucks. The music may be cheap, easy to find and even easier to buy but the experience is far less exciting.

It has been years since I have bought some proper underground sounds. Slightly reluctant, I gave in and bought a handful of new tracks. Without further delay, I invite you to TUNE-IN to hear the new mix.

This mix is comprised of Electro, Vocal and Deep House music. I welcome your feedback!!

Click To Download the "Material Girl Remix"

Enter... the world of remixed Madonna! After going through a bunch of DJ websites I came across this abundant resource of music. If you are a Madonna fan I'm sure you will enjoy this website. For you dance music lovers, your climax awaits...

To download any of these songs click the link below, type the three letter code into the megaupload screen and click the download button.

• Madonna - Jump (Axwell Club Mix)
  
• Madonna - Isaac (Confessions Tour Dress Rehearsal)
• Madonna - Get Together (Roger Sanchez Edit)

Click to download the DJ Marc Elias mix featuring the 'best of' Madonna remixes into one fluent set.

Regards,

Marcus

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

Loyal Dance Music Listeners - This Mix Is For You

Thank you to the five (5) loyal visitors who voted in last weeks poll. Although I would love to make three different mixes I only had time to make one. So without further delay, enclosed is a new DJ Marc Elias Dance/House music mix for those listeners who voted.

I encourage all of you post your comments and rate this mix. All opinions are welcomed - especially if you thought this was complete garbage. Personally, I thought the mixing was crap but the show must go on - listen and judge for yourself.

Take note; at 21m 36seconds the music goes off for three seconds. My Serato was acting up! I closed this mix with Guns N Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine as a throw back for fun.

Looking forward to hearing from you. Enjoy!
Marc