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Review: James Holden @ Footwork 31.01.09
Got in to FW around 11:45 to find the place warmed up and ready to go. Don't know the name of the opening 2 (3?) DJ's but it was definetly warm up filler, which I didn't mind but also wasn't anything spectacular. Nice to hear the D-Nox & Beckers remix of Drugs N Stuff, solid tune and met my expectations of being 100X better on a club system.
I did leave around 2:45, so my review of Holden is kind of unfair (my ride was leaving 
), but from what I heard I will say it was about a 6.5/10. Really up and down in typical Holden fashion, his sets are not programed really well like a true tactician, but rather to just play whatever he thinks sounds good for the moment. I wouldn't say it was a bad set, it definetely had interesting elements to it but I was hoping for more of the insane minimalish melodies that he has provided in some other sets. Maybe he played them after I left, I hope so for the one's who are still on the dancefloor because he really knows how to find hidden gems.
Good to see all the TA's out in force, you know who you are. And also, this was my 3rd time to FW, but I've never seen it this packed. Is it usually like this?
P.S. Anyone who can ID Holden's second tune gets a Rev from me the next event I go to. 
Who is James Holden
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| Originally posted by VERTiG0 Who is James Holden |
LOL at Holden appreciation thread
I had a great time - good people out there, and good music. I have to say, not quite as much glitchy backstepping holden tunage as i was hoping for, but I happened to be really happy just listening to some of the wild musicianship that was coming through the speakers - second tune was incredible. My first time at footwork, and definitely not the last - i really enjoyed the venue, as opposed to the waste fest that I've found guv to be the last few times I've gone.
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| Originally posted by Elendil I had a great time - good people out there, and good music. I have to say, not quite as much glitchy backstepping holden tunage as i was hoping for, but I happened to be really happy just listening to some of the wild musicianship that was coming through the speakers - second tune was incredible. My first time at footwork, and definitely not the last - i really enjoyed the venue, as opposed to the waste fest that I've found guv to be the last few times I've gone. |
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| Originally posted by TheNeonAlien LOL at Holden appreciation thread |
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| Originally posted by Elendil BTW - whats there to laugh at? |
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| Originally posted by barbina everyone was raving how amazing the night was going to be.. and well.. we've heard nothing but bleh reviews. silly. |
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| Originally posted by barbina everyone was raving how amazing the night was going to be.. and well.. we've heard nothing but bleh reviews. silly. |
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| Originally posted by barbina |
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| Originally posted by barbina everyone was raving how amazing the night was going to be.. and well.. we've heard nothing but bleh reviews. silly. |
That being said, I appreciate his music standing on its own far more than him as a set builder 
I go there around 12:30 or so. Not sure who was on then, but I enjoyed the set.
Holden was pretty cool stuff. Slow and subtle progression through each track. Very melodic. Some banging ripping stuff, then the next track brings you back down (nearly stopping the dance floor).
As far as "fun party" factor, not very high. The people I was with hadn't heard any of his sets and were more looking for a fun night which Holden didn't really deliver.
As far as neat track selection, melody, flow/progression through each track, very high. I don't frequently follow a set right through (minus washroom breaks) but I really enjoyed Holden's journey.
I was at least smiling on the inside throughout the set, if not on the outside. Legs were tired when I left, and this morning. I'd definitely see him again.
The vibe in Footwork was great as usual. The more I visit that place, the deeper my appreciation for it becomes. The biggest plus is naturally the people - both patrons and staff. Everyone's happy to be there, happy to be listening to great tunes. Generally people aren't pushy, and many even smile when they look back at you after being tapped on the back as you excuse yourself past. Undeniably one of Toronto's finest hidden treasures.
Left Footy at three thirty as I was satisfied with my weely house fill. Always good to end the evening on a high note.
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| Originally posted by DeleteFromUsers The biggest plus is naturally the people - both patrons and staff. Everyone's happy to be there, happy to be listening to great tunes. Generally people aren't pushy, and many even smile when they look back at you after being tapped on the back as you excuse yourself past. Undeniably one of Toronto's finest hidden treasures. |
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| Originally posted by jon jon hi! |
Its by-far my favorite venue in the city
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| Originally posted by barbina I miss Footwork Its by-far my favorite venue in the city |
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| Originally posted by VON76 James Holden is one of my all time favs...mainly b/c he dares to be completely unique regardless of what others think. One of my top cd's of all time has to be his Balance005 2Cd set! It still blows me away everytime i listen to it. As for the FW's gig, i really feel Holden was burnt out from Montreal (igloofest & Cirus afterhours events the day/night prior to Toronto's gig) Not surprise he wasn't up to spinning a WOW! set See you in Barcelona in Summer 09'... Mr. Holden |
I loved Holden's set. I haven't been that impressed in a very long time.
Simply brillant programming, a smooth transition encompassing techy melodies, wobbly basslines and proggy elements throughout. I simply adored how he deftly moved into a slower deliberate pace midway through his set, again proving that it doesn't have to be hard to keep the dancefloor packed.
It was impressive to see how his style has matured, previously I'd say he'd always have moments of quirky tunes that didn't always translate to the dancefloor. This time, the quirkiness was still there but it was also the most dance-friendly set I've seen him do.
apparently this set is good. stolen from TL forum
James Holden - Igloofest (30-01-2009)
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000:00 John Talabot � Sunshine (Hivern Disc 003)
006:00 Fuck Buttons - Sweet Love For Planet Earth �Andrew Weatherwall RMX� (ATB Recordings 05)
012:40 Margot - Goblin Think 1 (Margot Records 005)
019:40 Paul Kalkbrenner � Der Senat (Bpitch Control 147)
021:30 Alden Tyrell - Disco Lunar Module (Clone Records 046 LP)
026:00 Nathan Fake (Unreleased)
031:20 Copy � It`s a Little Too Late (Audio Dregs 061)
036:00 Radiohead - Reckoner �James Holden RMX� (Unreleased)
042:50 Shit Robot � Chasm (DFA 2183)
048:10 Chordian � Closed Eyes �Paul Kalkbrenner RMX� (Soniculture 07)
053:20 Luke Abbott (Border Community 2009)
057:20 MIT - Rauch �Luke Abbott RMX� (Haute Areal Digital)
063:00 Populous with Short Stories - Raimonod �Ricardo Tobar Edit� (Unreleased)
067:00 James Holden (new Border Community LP Teaser)
070:20 ID
074:40 Mental Overdrive � The Rage (Full Pupp 14)
083:00 The Rapture - I need your Love �Playgroup Dub� (Output Recordings 010)
088:00 The MFA � We will Destroy you �Edit� (Border Community 2009)
094:00 Cursor Miner � Exult (Lo Recordings 51)
099:00 Synclair � Synclair �Cylob RMX� (Areal Recordings 046)
103:15 Nathan Fake (Border Community 2009)
111:45 Fairmont � I need Medicine �Ricardo Tobar RMX� (Border Community 024)
116:30 Nathan Fake ???
119:00 Nathan Fake (Border Community 2009)
122:30 Luke Abbott � Little Wonderment (Border Community 2009)
124:40 ID
128:00 D.A.R.Y.L. - The Farewell (Hivern Free 001)
133:55 Sleeparchive � Hospital 09 (Sleeparchive 06)
135:00 Wesley Matsell � Bernwerk (Border Community 22)
142:00 Ricardo Tobar (Border Community 2009)
148:00 Subway � Simpley �Gatto Fritto Mix� (Soul Jazz Records 189-12)
152:30 The Field - Day (Heartbeats International Digital)
158:20 Luke Abbott - Whitebox Stereo (Unreleased)
163:00 The MFA � The Difference it Makes (Border Community 03)
170:00 Ricardo Tobar (Border Community 2009)
174:50 Pivot � Fool in Rain (Warp LP 161)
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| Originally posted by VON76 As for the FW's gig, i really feel Holden was burnt out from Montreal (igloofest & Cirus afterhours events the day/night prior to Toronto's gig) Not surprise he wasn't up to spinning a WOW! set |
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| Originally posted by VON76 barbina Your entitled to your opinion, respect that. |
You know, there are loads of DJs that play a few nights in a row and do long gigs, it's part of the job.
That said, snagged the Igloo fest, and well - sounds like I didn't miss much, skimming through the set had me cringing more than once, not my cup-o-tea. Glad I went to check out Sammy Dee and Frivolous last weekend instead.
IMO - Holden is a good producer, and a real hit & miss DJ. Just because you know how to build a song, doesn't mean you know how to build a set.
I got there at 2:30 and was charged the full $25 cover, which I think is ridiculous.
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