DJ Marc Elias :: Tribute To Grandmaster Flash

Thanks for tuning in!

Right now I am coming off this amazing high from this memoir I read - The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash: My Life, My Beats about Grandmaster Flash.

After finishing the book (in under a week) - mind you I never finish books in one week. I had to get on the decks and celebrate the "scratch" with some of my favorite old school jams.

While I am refining my skills and enjoying the art of scratching and cuing I would love to hear from you. Were you feeling this mix? What didn't you like?

Leave your comments on the blog http://marcelias.blogspot.com and receive a shot-out on the next mix tape. I hope you continue returning to the Everlasting DJ's and certainly if you dig this blog please share it with your friends.

Regards and best wishes,
Marc Elias

PS - You can view the first half of the mix being created at Youtube.

Updated: Bedroom Mix V2 (w/ video)

Friends,

Tune-in to hear the new Bedroom Mix V2. This DJ mix includes an assortment of classics and 90's hip-hop. Thanks to those listeners who requested another Bedroom Mix.

The video version of this mix is now available on Youtube. Enjoy and be sure to leave your comments. Your feedback is always welcome!

Marc

Scare Tactics

I am not going to perpetuate the already shocking news story today about this mad man on some Canadian bus. I will however scare you with three of the scariest tracks I have in my music collection. All three are from spooky films!

I dare you to listen to any one of these songs in the dark. Don't be surprised if you get a chill down your spine.

Which do you think is the scariest sound track?
a) The Exercist
b) The Omen
c) Poltergeist

Alright I changed my mind, watch the video interview with an on-looker whom witnessed this gruesome scene.

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

Be a Guest DJ (Part 2)

Part 2 of our "Guest DJ" mix was compiled from an assortment of songs requested by two loyal listeners. Adam wanted to hear classic rock, modern rock, and hip hop. And Mab - all the way on the other side of the globe (Singapore) wanted to hear 80's.

Tune-in the listen and keep those requests streaming in. This is your opportunity to tell the DJ what you want to hear next.

Adam's music requests;

1. Sam Sparro - Black & Gold
2. Gwen Stefani feat. Akon - Sweet Escape Remix
3. Method Man - Da Rockwilder
4. Beyonce & Jay-Z - Crazy In Love
5. Ludacris - Cadillac Grillz
6. Noreaga - Nothin
7. LL Cool J - Doin' it
8. Wyclef feat. Missy Elliot - Party in Damascus
9. Bob Marley - Could You Be Loved
10. Kanye West - Flashing Lights
11. Arrested Development - Everyday People
12. Tupac - California Love
13. Murs - L.A.
14. Wale - W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E
15. Saul Williams - List of Demands
16. The Raconteurs - Salute Your Solution
17. ACDC - Shook me all night long
18. MY Morning Jacket - one big holiday
19. Aerosmith - Sweet EmotionMab requested;

Mab's music requests:
1. deee-lite : groove is in the heart
2. siouxsie & the banshees : kiss them for me
3. the breeders : cannonball

Adam & Mab - thank you both for submitting your music requests. I had a lot of fun assembling this mix. Enjoy!

As always, feedback is welcome! Speak up~

Be a Guest DJ

Terribly sorry for not posting in almost a month. I spent the earlier part of June hustling to complete projects at the j.o.b before my vacation.

Spain was awesome! My girlfriend and I went to Barcelona and Ibiza for a total of six days. Amazing what a couple days off can do for the mind and body.

This week's mix is a sample of some dance tracks from yesterday - I'm sure you've heard each of these. I will continue the mix based on your requests.

Tell me what you want to hear next and I will add it into the mix. Consider this your opportunity to pull the records out of the bin. Whatever you pull, I play.

What artist or song should I play next??

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

Unforgettable Muscians

Over the course of four weeks I have lost a close family friend and my uncle. Funerals are no fun! Yes I have been experiencing remorse however none of you are interested in that. The purpose of this post is to share with you a couple songs from artists whose lives have also expired.

This is a celebration of people young and old who left behind unforgettable memories. You [the decease] will not be forgotten!

Respectfully,
Marc

DJ Superstar Spins At One (1) Year Old Birthday Party, Clown Takes The Show

On a whim I decided to stroll over to craigslist.org to see what DJ gigs may be available. After surfing around for a couple minutes I found an advertisement from a restaurant owner looking for entertainment. Six days later I was setup at the venue ready to spin-spin sugar.

Turns out management double booked with a communion and a one (1) year old birthday party. There was a clown, balloons, cake and even a pinata. It was a trip to see all these two, three and four year olds running around. The birthday boy (1yrs of age) appeared to be happy however you never know if he was just being quiet because he had nothing good to say about the place, music or people attending. (j/k)

Anyways it was real cool - grandma and grandpa were there dancing to salsa, the kids got some of there popular music played and everyone enjoyed the classics set. All in all it was a lot of fun and despite my anxieties about the shady management - I got paid in full that night.

My first successful venture using craigstlist.org. I cannot say the same for my experience looking for apartments through this free website.

70's Music Is Really Awesome

Sorry to anyone who tried to download this mix in the past two days. I learned my previous storage provider did not host files. This has since been resolved, please give it another shot.

Before leaving for work I grabbed the laptop plugged in my little Apple Nano and decided to download some 70's funk/soul tracks. Before I knew it I was totally funking out to some old school classics while riding the subway to work.

I was inspired to spin a quick set. By no means would I say this is well mixed. Just a raw n gritty throw-down. Tune-in let me know what you want to hear next. - dj Marc Elias -

Drunk DJ Guidebook

While talking to Stacy Stylez I learned about a DJ loosing his mojo. Folks this is a textbook episode of what NOT to do when you are booked to entertain people.

Quick business 101, when a bar/club manager books a DJ they are investing in their venue and expect returns. In my humble opinion, the DJ is to blame if the bar is not ringing drink orders. That's assuming there are two petite curvaceous females behind the bar pouring drinks like it's a grab bag sale at Louis Vuitton

Anyway, so word round camp fire is this DJ [Dood] completely flipped out on the job. What I gathered from Stacy is that this Dood got shit faced, then stopped the music and picked up the mic. Pause, before Dood I used to DJ this shift at the same venue. I would have paid to be there! Continue, so with mic in hand Dood begins to shout profanity at the crowd and staff. Talking bout the crappy sound system and DJ equipment.

I mean I've worked on some less than slick equipment before but you make do. I also know when you stop the music, all eyes are on the DJ. I want you to imagine rolling up to someplace, you get a drink at the bar, do a tour round to check out the inventory and the DJ straight-out cuts the music and bugs out on the microphone. Classic, absolutely classic.

To add to this charade, I heard his drunk girlfriend was trying to sing happy birthday to one of her pledge sisters being held up at the bar.

Word to the wise, DJ's handle your liquor or you could end up embarrassing yourself like Dood.