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Review - James Zabiela @ System May 7th, 2004 (pg. 5)
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| mezzanine |
What an awesome event!
It was the most fun I had in System since Mauro Picotto last year.
I wasn't quite sure what "dark and deep tech-house mixed with cutting-edge breakbeat" was supposed to sound like (first thought "probably Prog" ):rolleyes: But it turned out great! Too bad he slowed down the intensity around 5 am and started playing more of breakbeat. |
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| samhouse |
math class went reasonably at 9am...had a test..should get a perfect or ill be kickin myself all the way to the bank...
zabiela was well worth an all nighter despite early morning class and ill go back see him tear up the floor anytime...definately a downtoearth fun loving EXTREMELY talented dj. |
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| Allegory |
I guess I was the exception to the general consensus because I was much more taken by Steve Mack and Luke Fair's set. I found Zabiela quite disappointing; the beats were quite jarring and resounded in a disjointed mess. Perhaps he was pre-occupied in an experimental state of mind. I found myself leaning against the railing with friends hoping for that magical genius he spread at Labour of Love.
I realise that DJs are entitled to being inconsistent, and maybe he was greatly inspired by his mentor Sasha last summer. I guess the lesson learned is not to expect so much.
To end on a high note, my friends proved to be wonderful companions, and shared my observation. We danced hard for the first few hours, and thank Steve and Luke for that, and shared some good conversation and affection along the way.
I'm glad you came out Erika. Have an amazing summer and we'll rock it at Carl Cox and Tenaglia(not confirmed yet).
To the rest of my companeros, you guys have a special place with me. Thank you for ending the event on a high note. I'm sure there will be many more occasions such as this one to follow.
See you on the 21st! |
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| jameszabiela |
Wow! Thanks for the nice words people.... & thanks for a great itme in Canada.
James Zabiela :) |
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| Max Q |
| quote: | Originally posted by Allegory
I found Zabiela quite disappointing; the beats were quite jarring and resounded in a disjointed mess. |
I must agree that I was expecting a bit more from Zabiela that night -- don't get me wrong; He has VERY EXCEPTIONAL skills -- loved the way he killed with scratching and using his EFX-500 as usual.. but I thought he would do a little more overlaying than he did (i really enjoyed his Essentialmix when he would overlay some Vanilla Sky samples -- i thought it added to the magic of the set).
And yeah.. he played a LOT of breaks which was good but I thought that the mood was a bit too stagnant during those times earlier in his set.
He's STILL amazing and yes, my expectations were high -- but that's HIS fault for being such a wicked DJ and raising the bar like he did :) ;)
Anyway, Luke stole the show for me as well!! Friday night's set was BY FAR the best I've heard from him! His track selection was perfect and didn't bore me at all! Way to go Luke! And Steve Mack opened the place up perfectly!! What a great lineup that night.
Shouts go out to Summer21 (Sandra) and Isaac -- Glad you guys had fun that night and there will be many more to come! Nice meeting Nrg2Nfinit and Partyprincess, Goodnet, and it was nice seeing Ahmed (I dunno if he posts here; but he's ALWAYS around till closing time -- always a trooper)and ... damn.. I know i'm forgetting a couple more. I apologize if i left anyone out.
Hello to all my peeps -- love ya guys. Allegory & Mercure -- thanks for the afterparty at your place (sorry i couldn't stay longer; soo tired and I was looking forward to my own comfy bed ;) )
...Till next time!
Max Q |
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| disko-kandi |
| quote: | Originally posted by jameszabiela
Wow! Thanks for the nice words people.... & thanks for a great itme in Canada.
James Zabiela :) |
Welcome to our world, James! You're officially a TA now!
great seeing you friday nite! even though time just flew by in one big flash!
... it seems malek lived up to his standards & took well care of you in Mtl! ;) i'm glad to know that you finally graced our ARIA's decks! ... nothing but the best for the best! :) |
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| Max Q |
| quote: | Originally posted by jameszabiela
Wow! Thanks for the nice words people.... & thanks for a great itme in Canada.
James Zabiela :) |
Thanks for a great night James. I love the way you really enjoy yourself behind the decks (yes, we can see the smirks on your face and know you're having the time of your life)
Good call on the StrongBad Tshirt, btw :)
Come back soon! (maybe you can become a resident at System Soundbar? :toocool: How did you like the venue BTW?) |
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| DJ El Kay Dee |
| quote: | Originally posted by jameszabiela
Wow! Thanks for the nice words people.... & thanks for a great itme in Canada.
James Zabiela :) |
hey thanks for telling that dood to lay off so i could take the pic...
was a great night....needed more breaks tho
:D
sorry im a breaks whore |
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| infinity HiGH |
haha, JamesZabiela: tranceaddict in training
Btw, James...glad you had fun here in Canada, and please tear the crap out of Poland next friday :D |
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| Nrg2Nfinit |
| quote: | Originally posted by jameszabiela
Wow! Thanks for the nice words people.... & thanks for a great itme in Canada.
James Zabiela :) |
we hope you did.. and btw i love your strongbad shirt! :toocool: |
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| Inertia |
| quote: | Originally posted by DJ El Kay Dee
so if any of u are wondering what kinda guy he is, hes the most down to earth dj ive ever met..(well other than a few others..lol)
i got his autograph on a flyer of the night and it read:
"Thanks :)
- James Zabiela"
:eyes:
way cool guy |
yeah, thats his trademark.
yeah James, i'm the dude who nagged you into signing a NAPKIN after your last show here in Dominican Republic, since they didn't print out flyers! |
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| goodnet |
| quote: | Originally posted by Nrg2Nfinit
omg .. i missed the goodnet! :p.. |
:wtf: :wtf: :wtf: !!
Damn this unfair world! Karim .. we'll meet up at another upcoming event and kick it ol'skool for sheezie :D |
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