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DJ Hero and Contest

runawaytonight — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:32:17 +0000

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Okay first off, I just want to say that this was totally my idea. Not really, but I’m sure all of us EDM lovers, after playing Rock Band or Guitar Hero, thought about making DJ version. Well it’s finally here and I have to say, I want it more than I’ve ever wanted anything before… that includes my Easy Bake Oven that one year for Christmas.

This is a lot easier than those other band games in that you don’t have to go on any world tours or worry about adding/losing fans; it just focuses on the music. (Novel idea right?) You work through sets of tracks to unlock more songs, costumes, and characters–yeah you can’t create your own DJ, but hey, you can unlock Daft Punk as your DJ if you so chose. I wish there were more EDM songs, but when you see the set list, you’ll see why there are not. These songs appeal to a great variety group of people… accept for people who only like country (I’m sure they’ll come out with a Hoe Down Hero soon, so don’t you worry). There 102 tracks mashed-up to make 93 new songs. Can you imagine? Beastie Boys with Blondie? 50 Cent with David Bowie? Eric Prydz with Tears For Fears? Those in-house Dj’s had a lot of fun with this game and I’m glad that they brought that back–fun that is. I think some of us forgot about the fun aspect of music.

The record/controller feels just like the real thing. Of course there are the colored dots the on screen that match with the colors on the pseudo record. And don’t forget the mixer! Yes it does exactly what a real mixer does–but with less channels and fewer buttons. Put the mixer to the left, it plays record A, to the right, it plays record B, in the middle it plays both A and B–Aces! During your DJ sets, you’ll get the infamous highlighted notes, much like the other games. Hit/scratch all the notes correctly, and you receive “Euphoria”(I know what you’re thinking, total drug reference, no?). This doubles your score, and puts your crossfader into auto-pilot. (Hey, I think Tiësto has that same thing!)

All in all, I’m pretty excited about this game. It shines a little more light on our scene by connecting it with other genres and other scenes. Songs you already have on your all EDM iPod: Eric Prydz – Pjanoo, Paul Van Dyk – Nothing But You, Fedde Le Grande – Put Your Hands Up For Detroit, Tiësto – Elements of Life, and Benny Benassi – Satisfaction, just to name a few! Go out and try your skills here.

DJ Hero Gameplay Video

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Daft Punk DJ Hero Commercial

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DJ Hero Contest

Alright, so the fine people at DJ Hero have given GenXGlow.com a $25 Gift Certificate for your favorite Game Stop store. We are ready to give this gift card to anyone who does the following:

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Your entry is the link to your status update (submit via comment below). Doing both will count as 2 entries, thus increasing your chances of winning. However, only 2 entries per person. This contest begins today, Friday 11/6/2009, and will end on Friday 11/20/2009.

Alright, its $25 people! Get to it!

DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2009

Deeper Look into DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs of 2009

micke — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:04:07 +0000

Trackitdown.net and its subsidiary, DJ Mag, have been a great source of information to DJ’s around the globe. The two are a cornerstone to the dance music industry, supplying not only great music, but also providing intuitive interviews with everyone’s favorite live acts and DJ’s as well as information on the newest gear.

Every year these guys have you, the listeners, vote to see who is keeping the dance floors pumping around the world. They have recently published the results from this year’s top 100 list. I must say this year there are more new comers and rank changes than I have ever seen.

Check it out: DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs of 2009 List

This year, along with all the new names you will see on the list, there are many live acts from the past and the present making the grade. It takes years of playing gigs around the world and pushing the limit of the performance to even get close to this kind of status! More than any other genre, trance and house DJ’s and acts lead the pack on this year’s list. I believe this is because house and trance have built a massive foundation globally in the past decade. Still, breaks, drum & bass, and even dub step continue to hold their own; however the trance and house movements are set in stone in so many countries that they will always hold a place at the top.

You will see many changes from last year’s top 100, but the heavy weights keep their ranks locked in place. Armin Van Buren holds the number one position on lock, while Tiesto and Above & Beyond remain in the top five! Surprisingly, you will see guys like Paul Van Dyke drop from third to fifth and crowd favorites like Deadmau5 jump up from eleventh to sixth. Drum & bass veteran, Andy C, took the biggest drop from the half way spot at fifty to one hundred. Finally, there is house legend, Robbie Rivera, making his second debut on the top 100 and electro step pioneer, John B, making his first debut at number ninety two.

You will not see many classics like BT, Timo Maas, and DJ Dan this year. It looks like these guys are busy making the tunes that top 100 will be playing over the next few years. All in all, there has been loads of progress for these guys on a major scale around the world. With a new decade upon us, it’s certain that we will see many new, amazing DJ’s and live acts that will blow our minds far beyond what we could have ever expected!

Armin van Buuren #1 – 3 Times in a Row!

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Tittsworth in Atlanta

Eric — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:11:59 +0000

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DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2009

Eric — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:12:16 +0000

Here are the official results of the 2009 DJ Mag Top 100 DJs:

Armin Van Buuren
Tiësto
David Guetta
Above & Beyond
Paul van Dyk
Deadmau5
Ferry Corsten
Markus Schulz
Gareth Emery
Sander van Doorn
ATB
Infected Mushroom
Sasha
Axwell
Andy Moor
Bobina
John Digweed
Carl Cox
Cosmic Gate
Steve Angello
DJ Shah
Aly & Fila
Paul Oakenfold
John O’Callaghan
Benny Benassi
Sebastian Ingrosso
Laidback Luke
Richie Hawtin
Fedde Le Grand
DJ Feel
Lange
Hernán Cattáneo
Daft Punk
Bob Sinclar
Eric Prydz
Joachim Garraud
Kyau & Albert
James Zabiela
Umek
Christopher Lawrence
Eddie Halliwell
Simon Patterson
Offer Nissim
Judge Jules
Sean Tyas
Dubfire
Martin Solveig
Sven Vath
Richard Durand
Marco V
Kaskade
TyDi
Erick Morillo
Matt Darey
Astrix
Menno de Jong
The Thrillseekers
Nick Warren
Dirty South
Roger Sanchez
Mark Knight
Wally Lopez
Leon Bolier
Blank & Jones
Justice
Laurent Wolf
Astral Projection
Boys Noize
Ronski Speed
Ricardo Villalobos
Sander Kleinenberg
Chuckie
Sharam
Marcel Woods
Lisa Lashes
Moonbeam
Rank 1
Sébastien Léger
Marcus Schossow
Skazi
Steve Lawler
Super8 & Tab
Pete Tong
Tocadisco
Sied Van Riel
Tiga
Daniel Kandi
Mike Koglin
Luciano
Yahel
Myon & Shane 54
John B
Simon Posford
Fatboy Slim
Robbie Rivera
Antoine Clamaran
Nic Fanciulli
Gui Boratto
Alex M.O.R.P.H.
Andy C

Generation Drop’s 2 Year Anniversary in Atlanta

Eric — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:10:42 +0000

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Yakoozai Remix Contest

micke — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:45:16 +0000

When I hear a good track at the club or in my car, I always think about what could be used to spice it up or make it more unique. I like to listen for what makes the song diverse. Also, it may be the fact that I am a dj/producer and would like to revise the song to fit another crowd. Music plays a big part in all of our lives and when we are given a chance to put our own twist on a song that we like, it becomes a part of us.

A young premier dj/producer by the name of Joel Crowe, a.k.a. Yakoozai, has decided to bring forth your talent in his new remix competition! Joel has teamed up with Acid Planet and Aurora Records to present you with the opportunity to not only remix his new track Horizon, but release it along side the original!

This is the fun part. In order to enter the contest you must do a few things, such as register with AcidPlanet.com and download the track content for Horizon. There are a few helpful tools there to assist you in the production. Not only are you provided with the wave files, but the VST settings for the soft synths along with the midi information are also included. The only thing that the guys at Acid Planet and the label ask is that you only submit the highest quality mixes. Understand your mix will be considered for release, so bring your best production skills and most importantly, enjoy the creative process of this remix!

Yakoozai tracks are epic with a strong progressive energy. Yakoozai’s latest release, “Rondaview”, was featured by Ferry Corsten over the summer on the weekly edition of Corsten’s Countdown. Experiencing the sound of Yakoozai is almost unforgettable. Just this year alone, the tracks he has done with the label Ebony Red Records have been featured on multiple compilations.

Learn more and get involved at the AcidPlanet.com Horizon Remix Contest page.

Rondaview by Yakoozai

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LTJ Bukem in Atlanta

Eric — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:30:40 +0000

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Moby and Ancient Drum Machines

Eric — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:29:32 +0000

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RIP – A Remix Manifesto

micke — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:30:56 +0000

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Over the last decade sample based music has made its place in the music industry. Although the major labels are not happy about the use of their music to influence new culture. A young director by the name of Brett Gaylor has taken it upon himself to take a closer look at the subject with, “RIP – A Remix Manifesto”. A new documentary that explores the science of Mash ups, sample based music, and revised art.

This film is a fun journey around the world to see how music culture has evolved and how the major companies are trying to put a stop to it. I have seen many documentaries but never one that catches your attention as much as this one has mine. From the dance clubs across the USA, to the copyright office in Washington, Brett Gaylor pulls you deep into today’s knowledge of music and culture. In the two hours of this film’s viewing, I saw things that really shocked me. From the music labels to the publishers and the lobbiest who protect the music industry, it has become a massive market that is controlled by the big corporate companies. You only hear the catchy tunes on the radio for a reason. We have become so focused on this creative process, that the over all product has become stale to the listener.

From what I see, this movie encourages inspiration on all forms of art. It demonstrates that anyone can be inspired from someone else’s views and art. It is only human nature that great things repeat themselves and be revised. With this in depth look at the industry of art, I have a better understanding of how the audience is the driving factor in the end. It all goes back to, “Who controls the past, controls the future; who controls the present, controls the past”. This film was well worth the time and money I invested. If you visit their website (www.ripremix.com), you can name your own price when you purchase the film. Overall, a good time, thumbs up!

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Craze and Feelgood at The Forum

Eric — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:57:59 +0000

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Infected Mushroom at Club 828