Carlito's Blog ~~*~~~

Bollywood is BACK!!! (again!)

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:24:59 PDT

After another brief hiatus, Bollywood Night returns to Richmond -- that's right.... BOLLYWOOD NIGHT IS BACK!!!! June 21, 2013!!
Aaja Nachle!! at LEMON (3215 W Broad - just west of the Boulevard - a very short distance from the Fan and VCU) It's the same wild, joyous, ecstatic party that you remember from before... but with plenty of new suprises too.. - Dance to all your favorite Bollywood and Bhangra tunes - Plus - i am told that a convenient Taxi service will be available through a partner of the venue ~*~ Classic and Modern Hits selected by DJ Carlito *~*

More Links :
Bollywood Night on facebook
LEMON on FACEBOOK

International Dance Music night at The Grand Palace

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:00:28 PDT

If Music Could Talk - May 19, 2013 - SISU In-Studio performance, Malcolm X Day, and Lebanese music

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:34:44 PDT

PODCAST LINK (podcast is in 2 parts) more info about SISU

"If Music Could Talk" - PODCAST - May 5, 2013

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:54:14 PDT

PODCAST LINK

PODCASTS from the past couple of weeks

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:57:42 PDT

IF MUSIC COULD TALK - APRIL 28, 2013
IF MUSIC COULD TALK - APRIL 21, 2013
IF MUSIC COULD TALK - APRIL 7, 2013
IF MUSIC COULD TALK - MARCH 31, 2013 - SPECIAL GUEST - POOJAA SHAH TALWAR

NON STOP K POP - SAT APRIL 6, 2013 at BALLICEAUX!

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:31:47 PDT

DJing Bollywood sets at FLOYD FEST this summer!

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:47:28 PDT

CARLITO at FLOYD FEST 2013 "RISE AND SHINE"

SELBA LOUNGE series - March 15 - DJ CARLITO spins the International Rhythms

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:34:16 PST

MARCH 15 FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE

Starting in March, RVA magazine teams up with Selba to bring you one of the best collections of DJ talent in RVA to play every Friday. Come hang in Selba's Tropics Room and get loose with the crew.  

LINEUP --

  March 1st: Soul Power - Soul & Funk Beats

March 8th: Bobby La Beat - House & Disco Beats   

March 15th: Dj Carlito - International Beats   

March 22nd: Dj Con from Animal - Britt Pop & Disco Beats 

SELBA

RVA Magazine

SELBA LOUNGE SERIES info here

"If Music Could Talk" - PODCASTS from the past 3 weeks

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:20:17 PST

PODCAST - FEB 10, 2013

PODCAST - FEB 17, 2013

PODCAST - FEB 24, 2013

PODCAST - If Music Could Talk - Feb 3, 2013

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:05:02 PST

PODCAST LINK

THIS FRIDAY!!!

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:27:31 PST

If Music Could Talk - Podcast - Jan 20, 2013

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:21:50 PST

PODCAST LINK

Interview with Runa Laila on If Music Could Talk

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:04:04 PST

I have combined parts 1 & 2 (aired on 2 separate shows) so that the interview could be heard as a complete program. INTERVIEW WITH RUNA LAILA

thanks again to Runa-ji for this inspiring interview!

If Music Could Talk - Jan 6, 2013 - Interview with Runa Laila (Part 1)

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:03:20 PST

If Music Could Talk - Jan 6, 2013 - PODCAST LINK

Bollywood Night - Jan 12, 2013 - first party of the new year!

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:31:59 PST

This Saturday Night at COUS COUS -- 900 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA!

21+ only - with ID. Admission is FREE!

Farewell Pandit Ravi Shankar

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:13:19 PST

In his early career, Ravi Shankar wrote many soundtracks for legendary Bengali film director Satyajit Ray including PATHER PANCHALI.
He also wrote several bollywood soundtracks like the one below starring Hema Malini as Mirabai.

Here is a wonderful video of him performing with his daughter Anoushka who he toured with for many years in his late career.

Richmond mourns the loss of a great guitar Maestro

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:53:05 PST

This article appeared in yesterday's Richmond Times Dispatch - it's a tribute to Carlos Pozzi, who taught classical guitar in Richmond public schools for 30 years (he lived a full life despite having to undergo 3 kidney transplants in his lifetime).

He was my first and favorite guitar teacher and a mentor to me in many ways and I will miss him alot. Like many of his students, music has been central in my life ever since I began taking lessons from him.

He inspired so many young people over the years so the mark he left on this world cannot be measured.

The memorial service for Carlos Pozzi was held last Sunday at the Richmond Friends Meeting House and his family, friends, and colleagues all gathered to remember him.

Mr. Pozzi's spirit and legacy will live on through the many students he taught - some who have gone on to become guitar teachers themselves, and others who have applied the wisdom he shared in other ways.

Maestro Carlos Pozzi

"If Music Could Talk" - Nov 25, 2012 - PODCAST

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:36:50 PST

PODCAST LINK - Nov 25, 2012 - If Music Could Talk

djing in DC at TROPICALIA for Super Hi Fi album release party- Nov 29, 2012

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 06:03:23 PST

NEXT WEEK AT TROPICALIA DC

THE RECORD RELEASE PARTY FOR BKLYN AFRO-DUB GROUP

SUPER HI FI

(ELECTRIC COWBELL RECORDS)

If Music Could Talk - PODCAST - Nov 18, 2012

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:13:52 PST

PODCAST LINK- If Music Could Talk - Nov 18, 2012

Catching up on PODCASTS

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:32:54 PST

Ive had these up online for a while but I keep forgetting to post them here. Ive been so busy lately.. really need to blog more often! here are the latest podcasts from the past month or so....

PODCAST - If Music Could Talk - OCT 7

PODCAST - If Music Could Talk - Oct 14

PODCAST - If Music Could Talk - Oct 21

PODCAST - If Music Could Talk - Oct 28

PODCAST - If Music Could Talk - Nov 4

PODCAST - If Music Could Talk - Nov 11

MUSIC USED IN SOME OF THIS YEAR'S BIGGEST FASHION SHOWS

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:44:31 PST

I'll be DJing for the TEEN STYLIN' event at the VMFA next month so I put this blog post together for the fashion show participants to give them a sample of the type of musical selections the big fashion designers are choosing these days. (Actually, the music I'll be playing will be mostly chosen by the designers themselves. So this blog post is meant to help the designers start thinking about what sort of music they want to use in their show. )

I was really inspired by these videos - and I definitely recommend searching for some of the songs/artists listed in soundtracks for these shows.

Check out the diverse styles and fashions in the videos below, and notice how they "harmonize" (or don't) with the music that was chosen.

Chanel | Spring Summer 2012 Full Fashion Show

Music: Gui Boratto - Striker
Gui Boratto - Soledad
Florence&The Machine - What the water gave me

Salvatore Ferragamo Runway Show ft Anja Rubik - Milan Fashion

Grace Jones - Williams' Blood
Grace Jones - Well Well Well Dub.
Iggy Pop - Risky
this mortal coil - song to the siren

Betsey Johnson Show - Spring 2012 New York Fashion Week NYFW

Muse - Supermassive Black Hole
The Virgins - One Week Of Danger

Viktor & Rolf | Fall Winter 2010/2011 Full Fashion Show

Viktor & Rolf | Fall Winter 2010/2011 Full Fashion Show
Bomb The Bass - Boy Girl Feat. Paul Conboy (Fm Radio Gods Remix)

Versace Spring/Summer 2012 Full Show

Bomb The Bass – if you reach the border
Billy Idol - Hot in the City

Escada | Spring Summer 2012 Full Fashion Show

unknown sitar intro --- dave pike set?
Tiefschwarz & Cassy - Find me (Guido Schneider remix)
Love's Wine (Gregory Del Piero Jackin Vocal Mix)

Christian Dior Cruise 2011 Fashion Show

Diana Ross - Love child remix
The Gossip - Heavy Cross fred falke remix
KELIS - ACAPELLA
Christina Aguilera - Not Myself Tonight

Moschino Runway Show - Milan Fashion Week Spring 2012 MFW

Connan Mockasin - Forever Dolphin Love (Erol Alkan Rework) (Phantasy)
Metronomy - The Bay

D&G Runway Show: The Last One Ever! at Milan Fashion Week Spring 2012 MFW

James Brown - Sex Machine (remixed)
Prince - KISS - remix

Jean Paul Gaultier ● Spring/Summer 2013 Full Fashion Show

Normally, I would recommend that you DONT choose obvious Pop Songs -- but in this show, Jean Paul Gaultier seems to be doing an all out TRIBUTE to 80s Pop Icons... Nice!

Grace Jones _ I'm not perfect
Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams
Madonna - Dress u up in my love
Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
Serge Gainsbourg - Je Taime Mois Non Plus
Michael Jackson - Beat it
Sade - Hang on to your love
Jean Paul Gaultier - How to Do That
Hung Up by Madonna
Fashion by David Bowie
Amanda Lear - Fashion Pack
Laroche Valmont - T'As Le Look Coco

Matthew Williamson | Spring Summer 2012 Full Fashion Show

lykke li - i follow rivers dave sitek remix
The Rosebuds - Woods
Beat Connection -- In the Water

CHANEL SPRING/SUMMER 2013 SHOW

Lady by Chromatics
I want your love - Chromatics
Running up that hill - Chromatics

ALEXANDER WANG SPRING/SUMMER 2013 SHOW

1. Dj Sliink - Putcha Back In It

2. Baauer - Yaow!

3. Jay Fay & Ra Cailum - Bonkers

4. Baauer - Harlem Shake

5. Dj Sliink - Putcha Back In It

6. Sandro Silva & Quintino - Epic

BALENCIAGA SPRING/SUMMER 2013 SHOW

La Forêt by Lescop

JONATHAN SAUNDERS SPRING/SUMMER 2013 SHOW

Kelis - 22nd century

Miu Miu | Spring Summer 2013 Full Fashion Show

Generique by Miles Davis
Bitches Brew by Miles Davis
Iʼve Got You Under My Skin by Neneh Cherry

Christian Dior Spring Summer 2013 Full Fashion Show

Blue - la Tour

Louis Vuitton | Spring Summer 2013 Full Fashion Show

Einstein On The Beach by Philip Glass

Saint Laurent | Spring Summer 2013 Full Fashion Show

Soundtrack made exclusively by Daft Punk for this show alternate view HERE

Christopher Kane | Spring Summer 2013 Full Fashion Show

House Of The Rising Sun by Joan Baez
Shera by Daniel Maloso
It's More Fun To Compute by Kraftwerk
Screamin Jay Hawkins - I put a spell on you

PRADA SPRING/SUMMER 2013 WOMENSWEAR SHOW - MEGUMI SATSU REMIX

Megumi Satsu - Give Me Back My Soul (remix)
Megumi Satsu - Motel Suicide
Megumi Satsu - Give Me Back My Soul (Album Version)
Megumi Satsu - Je Mʼaime

"Alexander McQueen" Spring Summer 2013 Paris Full Show

'Séance' by Jonathon Bepler
'Industrial Introduction' by Throbbing Gristle
'Fascination' by Phillipe D'Aram
Drums by Mekon
Death Surf' by Heroin In Tahiti
Strings by Mekon
Sugar Sugar' by The Archies

Ermanno Scervino | Spring Summer 2013 Full Fashion Show

like a child - junior boys (carl craig remix)

Gucci | Spring Summer 2013 Full Fashion Show | Menswear

"Wall Street" by Battles

"Gucci" Spring Summer 2013 Milan Pret a Porter Woman

Ra-Ako-St by Lindstrom
Lamusetwa by Michael Mayer

Burberry Prorsum Fall/Winter 2012/13: Town and Country Collide

It Could Have Been Better by Joan Armatrading
Walls - Rae Morris
Numb by by Marina & The Diamonds
To Build A Home by The Cinematic Orchestra

Moschino Cheap & Chic | Fall Winter 2012/2013 Full Fashion Show

Forget by Lianne La Havas (PERFORMED LIVE at the fashion show!)

Alexander McQueen | Fall Winter 2012/2013 Full Fashion Show

music - unknown (anyone know? it's awesome!)

CHANEL Fall-Winter 2012/13 Ready-to-Wear show

51 Ways To Leave Your Lover by Tristesse Contemporaine
I Didn’t Know by Tristesse Contemporaine
Amarant 2 by Scanner

quite an understatement to call this an 'over the top' show design

And just for fun - a SAGE AND IVY fashion Show in 3D!

Plus:

Here’s an article that features interviews with some of the fashion world’s top DJs.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/06/fashion/djs-who-provide-new-york-fashion-week-show-music.html

And here’s a web page of a professional music service that apparently provides a lot of music mixes for various fashion shows. You can click through to see the sort of variety of sounds they use for different fashion styles.

http://mrwilsondj.com/music.htm

Here's another similar music service website with some sample mixes (multiple tracks in each file)

http://www.musicforfashion.nl/media.html

Here's a blog by a Japanese DJ - Junzo Ogawa - who produced the Osaka fashion festival - among many other shows.

and here's a blog entry by a creative director / show stylist on "how to pick music for your fashion show"

NOTE: The list of brands and designers, as well as many of the song titles, came from this wonderful article in VOGUE from August - however, in that article, none of the actual video was included - so you couldnt see how the music and the movement of the models interacted. Also, the Vogue article is completely dependent on the reader having Spotify installed (not a bad program at all actually), and some songs played during the show were not listed in their article at all. So I did a quite a bit of extra research (basically, surfing around through the comments in the videos) to "expand" the wonderful article Vogue published last August.

BOLLOWEEN!!!!!!

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:33:43 PST

Well, it's October, so get ready for BOLLOWEEN!!!

This month, like previous years, I'm hosting a HINDI HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY called...... BOLLOWEEN NIGHT which takes place on Friday Oct. 12, 2012 at Cous Cous - 900 W Franklin Street in Richmond VA, USA.

I'd also like to share an amazing series of blog posts from the blog Full2Faltu which contains everything you ever wanted to know about all the classic Hindi Horror films and Thriller movies Each blog entry (1-5 focus on Hindi films 6&7 are non Hindi) contains plot summaries of the greatest (aka worst) Hindi Horror films of all time... enjoy!!

And if you're really feeling inspired.. get yourself a copy of this awesome compilation that came out last year on Finders Keepers records called "Bollywood Blood Bath"

If Music Could Talk - Podcast - Sunday Sep 30, 2012

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:16:47 PDT

PODCAST LINK

Listen to If Music Could Talk LIVE every Sunday on WRIR from 7-9pm EST or click the ~*~Podcasts~*~ link at the top of this page to catch older podcasts

"Non Stop K Pop" dance party - THIS FRIDAY in Richmond, VA

djcarlito765@yahoo.com (dj carlito) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:42:13 PDT

FRIDAY OCT 5 at Balliceaux in Richmond VA. NON STOP K POP on FACEBOOK

Carlito's Blog *~*~*~*~*~

Bollywood is BACK!!! (again!)

International Dance Music night at The Grand Palace

If Music Could Talk - May 19, 2013 - SISU In-Studio performance, Malcolm X Day, and Lebanese music

"If Music Could Talk" - PODCAST - May 5, 2013

PODCASTS from the past couple of weeks

NON STOP K POP - SAT APRIL 6, 2013 at BALLICEAUX!

DJing Bollywood sets at FLOYD FEST this summer!

SELBA LOUNGE series - March 15 - DJ CARLITO spins the International Rhythms

"If Music Could Talk" - PODCASTS from the past 3 weeks

PODCAST - If Music Could Talk - Feb 3, 2013

THIS FRIDAY!!!

If Music Could Talk - Podcast - Jan 20, 2013

Interview with Runa Laila on If Music Could Talk

If Music Could Talk - Jan 6, 2013 - Interview with Runa Laila (Part 1)

Bollywood Night - Jan 12, 2013 - first party of the new year!

Farewell Pandit Ravi Shankar

Richmond mourns the loss of a great guitar Maestro

"If Music Could Talk" - Nov 25, 2012 - PODCAST

djing in DC at TROPICALIA for Super Hi Fi album release party- Nov 29, 2012

If Music Could Talk - PODCAST - Nov 18, 2012

Catching up on PODCASTS

MUSIC USED IN SOME OF THIS YEAR'S BIGGEST FASHION SHOWS

BOLLOWEEN!!!!!!

If Music Could Talk - Podcast - Sunday Sep 30, 2012

"Non Stop K Pop" dance party - THIS FRIDAY in Richmond, VA

Carlito's Blog ~~*~~~