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Great set man, really helped me ease into trying to finish up a shitload of school work before heading to Miami. Nice thumpin, jazzy tunes, lots of great stuff. In particular, jupiterone's remix of fever was fire, and I really loved the section preceding it.

All around mint tunes and excellent mixing as usual. Hope you keep coming back here to throw down your sets, if not I'll just catch em on facebook. I actually drove up through, and subsequently back down through, Steven's Point on the way up to Rhinelander this winter to see relatives. I was considering checking to see if you were playing anywhere that week, but unfortunately I didn't have any time.

Really enjoying this mix man. Perfect combo of smoothness and grooviness. The mixing is also unbelievably smooth. I seriously have not noticed one transition. That could be because I'm high, but that's besides the point. Anyways, great job with this man. Look forward to moar.

Haven't really been posting too much, but didn't expect to see a new mix from you, Rob. Checking this out, will hopefully mitigate the fact that I'm not gonna be able to make it down for WMC this year.

Alright, internets back in action, so let's try to tackle a bit of this...

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Originally posted by david.michael . . .

As always... holy cow. That's a lot of thoughts. I'm floored you'd take the time, but I really shouldn't be - it certainly isn't the first time.

I don't think I can take on the entirety of your review, but there are a few things I'd like to make note of. It seems the biggest issue you raise is flow, a valid concern in terms of how most folks look at EDM, and specifically "promo mixes." Audiences want something that will hook them and keep them dancing, and as such that is often reflected in promotional mixes.

But here's the thing: would you believe me if I told you this wasn't a promo mix? Hear me out here...

I am so entirely removed from the "scene" (as it were), I haven't been out or played out in a major market venue in about two years now, and I certainly haven't opened for any named talent in that time. Gigs I've played have been procured either by local name recognition/reputation here in Wisconsin or friends who've moved on in the live music scene throughout the Midwest and keep me in mind. The 2010 Summer Camp DJ competition is about the biggest thing I've been involved in over the past couple years (voting opens April 16th, stay tuned for spam ).

To make an already long story short, when I put a mix together these days, it's motivation is entirely to make something I want to listen to - no joke, I really think absolutely nothing of how people will react to it in terms of booking me or publicity, something I'll openly admit was always at least in the back of my mind for many years.

It's a double edged sword - I feel it makes me far more satisfied with what I do as a hobby/form of stress release, but it also leads to some kind of weird moments that might not resonate so much with people who aren't me. All in all, though, it's a lot like the feeling one has when they first start mixing and feel like they can do whatever they want, whenever they want - and it's a nice one to have.

Anyway - just wanted to share that lil' nugget with ya, and as always I appreciate the review and the humbling words.

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Originally posted by enydo Great set man, really helped me ease into trying to finish up a shitload of school work before heading to Miami. Nice thumpin, jazzy tunes, lots of great stuff. In particular, jupiterone's remix of fever was fire, and I really loved the section preceding it. All around mint tunes and excellent mixing as usual. Hope you keep coming back here to throw down your sets, if not I'll just catch em on facebook. I actually drove up through, and subsequently back down through, Steven's Point on the way up to Rhinelander this winter to see relatives. I was considering checking to see if you were playing anywhere that week, but unfortunately I didn't have any time.

Heh - awesome. Not in Point anymore, about an hour East in Appleton (my hometown), but yeah - if you're in Wisco anytime, look me up/Facebook me/etc.

Glad you dug it, enjoy conference.

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Originally posted by coded audio Hmmn........... What a shame. Just perfect up until the last two tracks. Just my opinion of course

That's unfortunate - I was pretty pleased with ending it on the classic Chandler/Sydenham stuff, but I'm glad you liked the rest of it. They certainly are at least a touch different than what precede them, but overall I was just feeling the jazz vibe and thought those kind of capped that off well.

Anyways - thanks to all you kids. Raptor Jesus be praised.

WTD
Innnnnnnnn!!!

Let's catch up some time!

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Originally posted by Glaniskanis WTD Innnnnnnnn!!! Let's catch up some time!

Heck yes! I was actually just going through the series of "From Glannie" folders I've got over the years and was wondering how you were doin.

Also, hoping to make a return to the Netherlands yet this year - so it'd be a great time to catch up.

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Originally posted by RJT It seems the biggest issue you raise is flow, a valid concern in terms of how most folks look at EDM, and specifically "promo mixes." Audiences want something that will hook them and keep them dancing, and as such that is often reflected in promotional mixes. But here's the thing: would you believe me if I told you this wasn't a promo mix? Hear me out here... (snip) To make an already long story short, when I put a mix together these days, it's motivation is entirely to make something I want to listen to - no joke, I really think absolutely nothing of how people will react to it in terms of booking me or publicity, something I'll openly admit was always at least in the back of my mind for many years.

Totally understand, Rob... and really, I was only basing those particular comments on the sole fact that the filename said "March 2010 Promotional Mix" in it. Solely on its own merit and as a listening piece, it's well beyond solid.

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Originally posted by david.michael the sole fact that the filename said "March 2010 Promotional Mix" in it.

Heh, old habits die hard, I guess.

That's on me, for sure.

This looks rainbowey

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Originally posted by Clovis This looks rainbowey

If deep house had a PLURnicorn, this would be its battle theme.

And for what it's worth, my favorite bits of this whole debacle:

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Originally posted by RJT 05. Alex Santos, Chris Woodward - Village Vanguard (Chris Woodward Stripped Back Edit) [Buzzin' Fly, 2010] 06. Kris Wadsworth - Mainline (Original Mix) [Hypercolour, 2009] 07. Tomasz Wakulewski - Never as Good as Before (Pol_On Raw Mix) [Empedo, 2010] . . . 14. Alexis Cabrera, Juan Zolbaran - Otro Tekila Para El Fantasmita (Corrie Remix) [Attary Records, 2010] 15. Andre Crom, Luca Doobie - Attica (Makam Remix) [Freerange, 2009]

Those two lil' passages are probably two of my proudest moments of live DJ'ing just because they literally came out exactly as I'd hoped yet were mixed and looped entirely on the fly (save for my own editing and setting up my loop markers for "Mainline" and "Otro..." in advance).

you never let me down

classy, jazzy and fucking sexy


and J1 your track is very good, can't believe i had no idea about it.

I actually downloaded this ages ago, but i still havent listened to it Will give it a listen tonight

Honestly, why would people buy mix compilations when there are mixes like this on the internetss?? Really well put together, mixes like this makes the whole dj promotion section worth it.

btw. Love the track at min 54

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Originally posted by yonny Honestly, why would people buy mix compilations when there are mixes like this on the internetss?? Really well put together, mixes like this makes the whole dj promotion section worth it. btw. Love the track at min 54

Exactly my point !

This is superb Rob !!

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Originally posted by yonny Honestly, why would people buy mix compilations when there are mixes like this on the internetss?? Really well put together, mixes like this makes the whole dj promotion section worth it. btw. Love the track at min 54

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Originally posted by coded audio Exactly my point ! This is superb Rob !!

Heh, thanks guys - means plenty to me, let me assure you.

And I guess my take on it is that with everyone and anyone able to crank out quality mixes these days, I feel like if I'm not putting my absolute best out there, I'm not happy.

Let's not kid ourselves, there are hundreds if not thousands of very talented jocks scattered across the globe right now - if I can do anything at all to set myself apart from the pack, and keep even a handful of kids like you guys listening, I'm just doing my job.

And Yonny, what's happening at 54 minutes is basically the end of "Otro Tekila" laid over the intro to "Attica" - which I rode for a few minutes afterward. Glad you enjoyed it m8.

From another forum:

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Smooth as Boba Fett, chill enough to tame a Wookie.

Rob Turner, the Cantina Band of deep house DJ's.

i listened to the set again while cleaning the house yesterday

and by the end of it when see line woman came up i thought to myself


that bastard rob sure has taste

[high pitched voice]Loved ittttttt![/high pitched voice]
Perfect use of Mainline, just the way I like it
Ending is also superb, love those classic Sydenham's!!!

Finally got around to this. It was jiiive as fuck.

I saw and d/led this on FB but didn't know you uploaded it here! What a strange week for me to check out the DJ promo section again. First off, welcome back dude! Is this your first thread since you're departure?

And for the mix, as someone who's listened to your previous mixes ad nauseam (good nausea lol) your style is still apparent. I don't know what it is, but even with a different track style than your mixes from back in the day, I can still tell it's you mixing. Transitions are spot on, as usual. It's not news, you know how to put a set together dude

I also listened a second time after listening, and will probably listen again since I have a bit more studying to do.

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