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Posted by neatski on Mar-26-2009 02:17:

James Zabiela's mixing

I came across an amazing set from James Zabiela today, which piqued my curiosity. I've been a fan for a while and I think he's brilliant, but I don't mix or produce, so I can't really tell when someone has good technique. So I was wondering, is he really as exceptionally awesome at mixing as he seems to be?

Posted by Ted Promo on Mar-26-2009 02:18:

Yeah, he's pretty good. Which set? And possible link?

Posted by Light The Fuse on Mar-26-2009 02:22:

hes pretty nutso (thats good)

sometimes feel he can over-do the stunts and loses the groove on the dancefloor at times (although i havent seen him in about 2 years so it may have changed)...

last time i saw him PLay a versus with phil k - both are amazing with the tricks - there were about 20 g33ks up the front (me being one) watching in awe - however the dancefloor was as lost as those guys in the plane crash on the island

Posted by neatski on Mar-26-2009 02:31:

quote:
Originally posted by Ted Promo
Yeah, he's pretty good. Which set? And possible link?

4.4 Part 4 @ Proton Pack Live (9/30/08)

http://www.filestube.com/0945dbd4291a322803e9/go.html

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Posted by m1kest4r on Mar-26-2009 03:08:

quote:
Originally posted by Light The Fuse
sometimes feel he can over-do the stunts and loses the groove on the dancefloor at times (although i havent seen him in about 2 years so it may have changed)...

It seems he learnt a lot off Nic Fanciulli in their One+One collab as he doesn't overdo the crazy stuff anymore. He's definitely gotten better

Posted by woscar on Mar-26-2009 04:43:

quote:
Originally posted by m1kest4r
It seems he learnt a lot off Nic Fanciulli in their One+One collab as he doesn't overdo the crazy stuff anymore. He's definitely gotten better

Except he's playing a lot of shitty music nowadays...

Posted by m1kest4r on Mar-26-2009 04:52:

quote:
Originally posted by woscar
Except he's playing a lot of shitty music nowadays...

Agreed, not digging a lot of the stuff he plays anymore. Technically he's still great

Posted by wotyzoid on Mar-26-2009 05:08:

Technically speaking he's one of the best out there IMO. But like the others said, he's not playing as much good music as he used to.

Posted by Light The Fuse on Mar-26-2009 05:13:

what sorta stuff? - last i saw a tracklist there was quite a few anjuna tunes in there??????

*i may or maynot have been tripping balls at the time

edit; just saw this

Zabiela - feb 09 pacha mix

Pitto - Feeling
Filthy Dukes - This Rhythm (Filthy Dukes Beat Em All Mix)
Axwell, Angello, Ingrosso & Laidback Luke - Leave The World Behind
MST feat Deborah Lee - In Danger
Wheels & Disco - Good Times (DJ DLG Remix)

The Pacha A-List
Carl Kennedy - Elephant & Castle (Feenixpawl Remix)
Yuksek - Tonight
MGMT - Kids (Soulwax Remix)

Faze Action - Good Lovin�
Royksopp - Happy In Here (Breakbot Remix)
Kid Cudi vs Crookers - Day N Nite (Greenmoney Remix)
Zinc - Blunt Edge

The Main Player
Pnau - With You Forever (Dirty South Remix)

DJ Sneak vs Herve - Droppin� Kisses
Housemates - Can�t Get Enough
Abel Ramos & Miss Melody vs Everything But The Girl - Missing Rotterdam
Dave Spoon - Lummox
The Prodigy - Omen (Herve Remix)

Pacha Global : James Zabelia

oh...o i c

Posted by Tangil on Mar-26-2009 06:45:

I saw him at the start of 2008 and thought he was technically top notch and all the scratching and stuff he did really added to the tunes.

Posted by cmay119 on Mar-26-2009 07:53:

It's a shame to see the musical 'road' he's taken. Considered him one of my favorites only a little over a year ago. Now, I don't really care for his sound at all.

Technically though, there are few that can match him.

Posted by WoF Owner on Mar-26-2009 08:07:

quote:
Originally posted by wotyzoid
Technically speaking he's one of the best out there IMO. But like the others said, he's not playing as much good music as he used to.

+1.

I saw him playing live here in Italy, he was damn crazy by using those CDJs 1000 players! But... I still prefer people with crazy technique on Turntables and vinyls..

Posted by neatski on Mar-26-2009 13:23:

quote:
Originally posted by cmay119
It's a shame to see the musical 'road' he's taken.

Has he been moving away from house and more toward techno? That's the impression I got from this mix, but I suppose it could have been just this mix.

Posted by smellyblack on Mar-26-2009 13:27:

too many efx, really annoying imo.

Posted by bamski on Mar-26-2009 13:31:

His sets sure have changed during the past few years. Back then I found huge bangers thanks to them, not anymore though

Now it's just.. well, not bad, but not great either. Meh.

I do appreciate him from a technical point of view, he's almost unmatched. Almost.

Posted by smellyblack on Mar-26-2009 13:36:

*loop loop loop loop efx loop loop cdj backspin loop efx throw up klingon symbol to the crowd loop loop*

how the fuck do you dance to this shit?

Posted by smellyblack on Mar-26-2009 13:38:

quote:
Originally posted by WoF Owner
+1.

I saw him playing live here in Italy, he was damn crazy by using those CDJs 1000 players! But... I still prefer people with crazy technique on Turntables and vinyls..

why?

does it sound different, or is it just better because you are one of the creepy dudes that stands near the booth all night and watches the dj with a rape face on?

Posted by bamski on Mar-26-2009 13:40:

smellyblack change your location, pretty please.

Posted by rubez on Mar-26-2009 16:51:

i prefer the other talented young james; holden.

had a little listen at 'at the controls'. was very promising.

also his DUB of depeche mode - darkest star is amazing. his REMIX is something different altoghter. great package.

Posted by smellyblack on Mar-26-2009 16:53:

this thread is about mixing skills though, something mr holden does not really do that well.

you are talking about a studio comp here.

Posted by rubez on Mar-26-2009 16:58:

beg yer pardon mate.

i used to have a pioneer 909. great mixer. i read (i think) ages ago zabiela used this mixer.

got an Xone92 now. miss all the effects, but the A&H is better for eq'ing.

Posted by smellyblack on Mar-26-2009 17:01:

i see how do you feel about mudkips since it is relevant to the subject?

Posted by rubez on Mar-26-2009 17:05:

google says its a cartoon.

a pioneer 909 has more to do with a james zabiela mixing topic than some retarded kids program. since he almost adopted it as his tool of choice back then.

Posted by neatski on Mar-26-2009 17:24:

For the record, James Holden does have mad production skills. I've enjoyed his live sets too, if only for the reason that he always pulls out such unique tracks. His remix of Madonna's Get Together?

Posted by wotyzoid on Mar-26-2009 18:19:

quote:
Originally posted by cmay119
It's a shame to see the musical 'road' he's taken. Considered him one of my favorites only a little over a year ago. Now, I don't really care for his sound at all.
Technically though, there are few that can match him.

This. I used to be in love with the guy's stuff back in 06/07, now it's as if he lost his integrity or his taste in music just went to the garbage.

If you want to check out win from him, check out the set he did for Diabolika, an Italian radio station.

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