Zabiela vs. Halliwell

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SPANIARD
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Registered: Jan 2004
Location: Toronto,Ontario

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Originally posted by RJT
I think it's completely fair to compare the two, Halliwell and Zabiela are both intensely unique DJ's who take technical DJ'ing in their respective genre's to new heights, and in general, escape strict definition by a single genre. IMO, Zabiela is a far more well rounded DJ than Halliwell - Eddie has a really solid bag of tricks that he busts out, and busts out well - But JZ is simply capable of more; though I want to make clear that I'm not arguing a "more is better" stance, I simply think that the combination of Zabiela's expanded abilities in combination with the all around high level of quality he's consistently able to achieve make him the "better" DJ in the comparison.

I completely see where this is coming from and it's a great way of looking at it. I have only seen Halliwell live out of the 2 so I can't say how I enjoyed Zabiela live, but Eddie was a real joy. The energy level is crazy with him, even if you pop 4 of them you're still tired before the first hour's up .

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Dec-15-2006 02:56 Spain

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Protege
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Registered: Apr 2003
Location: East Bay

quote:
Originally posted by SPANIARD
I completely see where this is coming from and it's a great way of looking at it. I have only seen Halliwell live out of the 2 so I can't say how I enjoyed Zabiela live, but Eddie was a real joy. The energy level is crazy with him, even if you pop 4 of them you're still tired before the first hour's up .

Its the same with JZ, only better (imo) music.

Dec-15-2006 03:02

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calex
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Registered: Feb 2006
Location: Vancouver

what are some 'classic' JZ sets...cant say i have ever listened to any of his...with all this raving i figure i should...

Dec-15-2006 05:07 Canada

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Dirtyfilthy
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Registered: Nov 2006
Location: London, Ontario

quote:
Originally posted by calex
what are some 'classic' JZ sets...cant say i have ever listened to any of his...with all this raving i figure i should...

Essential Mix.

Dec-15-2006 06:39 Canada

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Alex
Suck a cheetah's dick

Registered: Apr 2005
Location: Montreal

I think Zabiela totally pwnz Haliwell, but on the other hand I think Dave Clarke could still give JZ a run for his money!

Not on the CDJs though

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Dec-15-2006 08:01 Canada

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Shamez214
Chasing the Cool

Registered: Jun 2001
Location: Basin City

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Originally posted by Dirtyfilthy
Essential Mix.

2004 Essential Mix. (this is my favorite set of all time)

He scratches dope about an hour and two minutes into it during the R.E.M. remix.

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Dec-15-2006 11:47

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Zild
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Registered: Jun 2004
Location: San Antonio, US : TXTA #156

It's funny that anyone in their right mind would dare to compare JZ's skills with Halliwell's.

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Dec-15-2006 20:16 United States

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naeblis
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Registered: Nov 2000
Location: Das Bay

quote:
Originally posted by Zild
It's funny that anyone in their right mind would dare to compare JZ's skills with Halliwell's.

I think it's just wierd. The records the play arn't even remotely similar. The styles are completely different.

JZ's tech skills surpass most djs in general though. The kid is amazing.

Halliwell is your classic crowd pleasing DJ. Always full of energy, and he is a pirate on the mixer.

Dec-15-2006 20:43

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SteveMKIIDub
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Registered: Oct 2005
Location: Toronto, Ontario

Ahhh.. is there anyway to get JZ EM mix????

Dec-15-2006 22:36 Canada

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Col
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Registered: Jul 2004
Location: Montreal, QC

Being a trancehead, I'd probably prefer to see Eddie Halliwell, but that's not because I'm closed minded or haven't heard of James Zabiela before. I actually just find some of his sets a bit bland at times (however blasphemous that may seem around here.)

Technically though, Zabiela's mixing is probably more impressive.

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Dec-15-2006 23:32 Canada

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naeblis
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Registered: Nov 2000
Location: Das Bay

quote:
Originally posted by Col
Being a trancehead, I'd probably prefer to see Eddie Halliwell, but that's not because I'm closed minded or haven't heard of James Zabiela before. I actually just find some of his sets a bit bland at times (however blasphemous that may seem around here.)

Technically though, Zabiela's mixing is probably more impressive.

agreed. Sometimes it's really boring. Too much robot bleeps for me.

Dec-15-2006 23:57

basd
progression

Registered: Jul 2002
Location: Somewhere nowhere

quote:
Originally posted by Col
Being a trancehead, I'd probably prefer to see Eddie Halliwell, but that's not because I'm closed minded or haven't heard of James Zabiela before. I actually just find some of his sets a bit bland at times (however blasphemous that may seem around here.)

I've seen him two times.. Walked away to another area both times after five minutes tops. However cutting edge people might think it is, I don't give a flying fuck about that scratching stuff.

Guess I'm more of a 'let the music speak for itself' kinda guy.

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Dec-15-2006 23:58 Netherlands