Who do you like better: James Holden or James Zabiela? And no, this isn't who is better on the decks, or who is better in the studio, but overall who do you enjoy listening to more.
For me it's Holden, but Zabiela is awesome as well and he blew me away when I saw him. But Holden...I dunno, after Balance005 I think that, even though he's not as good on the decks skill-wise (scratching and what-not, which gets a little annoying cuz I think Zabiela goes overboard with the scratching); his tune selection is much better.
Nov-11-2003 00:55
zapper
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: May 2001
Location: Bergen
Yeah I like Holden better too. Can't comment on them as live DJs as I've never experienced any of them, but Zabiela's livesets sound a bit boring to me. Holden has always impressed me with his different, kind of weird, yet awesome sound.
Nov-11-2003 01:04
Chang monkey
Street Pharmacist
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: London
I prefer James lawson prod wise :@
Nov-11-2003 01:07
teo
T.A.gr
Registered: Feb 2002
Location: Ambient Greece
i voted fo holden...but really cant judge coz i havent heard any of them live (hopefully ill listen to holden on 28-12 but thats kinda far from now ) i dont really like zabiela's style and not to keen with breaks..although holden (and from his balance005) keeps me interested during his sets
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Nov-11-2003 01:14
Dublin Guy
your ole one
Registered: Oct 2001
Location: downstairs in berghain
Zabiela is better dj,holden is great dj dont get me wrong but Zabiela is just the man of the moment.
Nov-11-2003 01:19
PlasticSoul
I know you love me too.
Registered: Aug 2003
Location: Brasília - DF
never heard nothing from zabiela... i'll vote in other opportunity...
Nov-12-2003 15:38
TwoPlow
good god, man
Registered: Jun 2003
Location: united states
While I do really like all of Holden's stuff, Zabiela is too good. He has come out with a lot of amazing stuff lately, and spun a lot of really great sets, and I think that pushes him to the top.
Nov-12-2003 15:56
sector.30
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Oct 2001
Location: Manchester & Nottingham, UK
zabiela is a good dj, but his productions arent so good, cant compare them with the genius of holden
Nov-13-2003 23:15
Jakhira
Ridiculously meticulous
Registered: May 2003
Location: Lebbeke, Belgium
Holden is a god
Nov-16-2003 15:32
whitey
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Dec 2002
Location: richmond hill
James Zabiela hands down. He is such a great dj. They man has mad skills behind the decks. I love it when he drops the dirty breaks. The crowd just goes crazy.
peace
whitey
Nov-17-2003 00:37
mettkea
Ableton Live 5 User
Registered: Apr 2002
Location: Nevada
Holden is a better producer!
Zabiela is a better dj!
But i chose Holden due to his excellent productions!
Dec-09-2003 23:04
J.L.
Never gonna give you up.
Registered: Aug 2002
Location: Toronto, Canada
holden is a god... Nothing (mix 2) has some amazing vocals
) i dont really like zabiela's style and not to keen with breaks..although holden (and from his balance005) keeps me interested during his sets
