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Review: Demi @ Sonic (pg. 12)
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| English Rachel |
| quote: | Originally posted by demi
I read on one of the comments that the set lacked any real melody - I have to disagree strongly on this opinion - Voyage by Subculture was played later on in the night and is almost 20 years old and is one of the most stunning pieces of music and vocals you are ever going to hear, WE GOT TO GET TOGETHER, and one of the current classics of our time by KING PIN CARTEL called GHETTO (I'm even leaking the bombs out for you lot).... :) how anyone can say this isn't pure house and melody needs to be shot and have their ears ringed out of all the junk they have been listening toOf course I never mind any criticism and love the fact that everyone does have an opinion on something - it really allows our minds then to sponge as much information as possible to ultimately get the best out of us so that we can be our best for others. |
I'm sorry hun, I know so many times that how I feel about a set of music has to do with the mood I am in etc and I just wasn't feeling it.
I do think you are a wonderful guy and I can't wait for you to come back. |
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| shanny |
| quote: | Originally posted by demi
Interesting reading back on people's thoughts on the night. I will say on my part thAT in this very fickle industry you cannot ever please every person in the club and at the same time, as a DJ cannot be other than true to yourself in how you play and the music you believe in and want to put out.
I read on one of the comments that the set lacked any real melody - I have to disagree strongly on this opinion - Voyage by Subculture was played later on in the night and is almost 20 years old and is one of the most stunning pieces of music and vocals you are ever going to hear, WE GOT TO GET TOGETHER, and one of the current classics of our time by KING PIN CARTEL called GHETTO (I'm even leaking the bombs out for you lot).... :) how anyone can say this isn't pure house and melody needs to be shot and have their ears ringed out of all the junk they have been listening toOf course I never mind any criticism and love the fact that everyone does have an opinion on something - it really allows our minds then to sponge as much information as possible to ultimately get the best out of us so that we can be our best for others.
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I am constantly amazed at how down to earth you are and willing to be in touch with your fans, including having a beer with some of us at the zone, wow!
I must give you amazing credit for that, it is not often that something like that happens.
As for peoples opinions, you couldn't be more right that it is a fickle industry, and that in my opinion has to do with the variety out there in electronic music. It is far different than going to a u2 concert where everyone going is already a fan of that music and assured that they will enjoy themselves.
Here there are endless options of what could be played, which for me is the best part, but also opens up the possibility that certain people may not like it. This does not mean its bad but just means its outside that particular persons taste.
You said that all you can do is stay true to yourself and I couldn't agree with you more, great job, I wish you all the success in the world. |
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| Jem_hadar |
| quote: | Originally posted by shanny
I am constantly amazed at how down to earth you are and willing to be in touch with your fans, including having a beer with some of us at the zone, wow!
I must give you amazing credit for that, it is not often that something like that happens.
As for peoples opinions, you couldn't be more right that it is a fickle industry, and that in my opinion has to do with the variety out there in electronic music. It is far different than going to a u2 concert where everyone going is already a fan of that music and assured that they will enjoy themselves.
Here there are endless options of what could be played, which for me is the best part, but also opens up the possibility that certain people may not like it. This does not mean its bad but just means its outside that particular persons taste.
You said that all you can do is stay true to yourself and I couldn't agree with you more, great job, I wish you all the success in the world. |
Well said Josh and Jeff and Jimmy...
and +1 on Johs's comment of sharing a beer with you, Demi, at the Zone afterwards. Very cool and down to earth of you. I really love and respect that in a DJ - a nice treat to be able to do that once in a while :)
Nice job at Sonic Saturday night
Jem |
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| infinity HiGH |
Yea chillin upstairs at the Zone was awesome 
Respect! |
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| Knox |
| quote: | Originally posted by demi
With the military ball theme idea, I did tend to lean heavily more towards a more primitive techno and tribal sound at times. Yes I guess I got fierce on everyone but what you see is what you get :) This is how I've been playing of late - a lot techier, a lot harder but by no means have I abandoned the mince and the fluff and tend to lean much more towards that and the more electronic bassline sounds and melodies towards the end of the night - for those who stayed with me till the end, I tend to get in this mood to reward for those who do stick it out with me.
one love to everyone thank you once again for making toronto feel like a 2nd home to me - i will be back at some point in 2007, probably in the summer as it is too ing cold there in the winter....lol
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demi- nice post. i, thought your set was amazing on saturday/sunday. you took us on a journey- which is what any great dj should do. you had the ups, the downs, as does anybody that's out for a good party. the tribal/tech beats were so aggressive- really got the crowd bumpin'- and melody- i sure caught that, especially near the end. its nice to relax and wind down a bit after dance... dance.... dance....
true, you can't please each and everyone's taste in music- but you definatly pleased mine-
it was awesome seeing you at the zone- even though i could only get a 2 second conversation (by the fan on your way by) but its cool to see a dj follow the party---- to the next party!:haha:
much respect and best of luck! see you in 2007!! |
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| mushyflowa |
im not gunna suck on any djs coooooooock :P
but i got so pissed off i had to go back home.. otherwise i wud of killed everyone in the dancefloor..
good party tho.. but the music needed a little push.. or lines of coke.. mwahah.. kiddszz..
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| WillyWonka |
| quote: | Originally posted by mushyflowa
im not gunna suck on any djs coooooooock :P
but i got so pissed off i had to go back home.. otherwise i wud of killed everyone in the dancefloor..
good party tho.. but the music needed a little push.. or lines of coke.. mwahah.. kiddszz..
miluska |
Finally along with English Rachel's comment more honesty instead of ass kissing on this thread!:D |
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| mushyflowa |
and this forum is known to kiss all the djs assssssshhhats!!kidding.. dont jump on me.. im too tiny..
haha jokes :|
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| Cribby |
Sgt. Klowne reporting for a proper review! (finally :p )
This was my first time attending a themed party and actually participating in the festivities...And I must say that this party was probably the most fun I've had in a while. The fact that it was a Military Ball added so much enjoyment to the overall experience. I decided to go all out with everything matching, although at first I thought I over did it by adding war paint..Let me tell you, it was extremely uncomfortable and embarassing taking the TTC and streetcar downtown.. I got stares of disgust, surprise, and I even overheard being made fun of in another language! lol. After warming up the feet at the barebackers' global village (people), I made my way down to Sonic, and got in without hassle at approximately 2 am. Decorations! First thing that caught my eyes were the wonderful decorations! The deco staff went all out with this themed party....nets, lots of fake greenery, including bush (not that kind, you dirty minded freaks), green lights, and even the disco ball was wrapped to be slighty hidden. I was so hyped up at one point during the night that I jumped up, grabbed some bush, and gave it as a gift to Miluska :p. The mixed crowd was expected; a good amount of 'boys' out, as well as tons of beautiful women, most of which were dressed up in army gear. As many have mentioned, this was tres hot! Legs! I cannot stress how much I admire legs and fishnet stockings. Crowdedness wasn't much of a factor, and the place contained a good amount of patrons even at 8 am. Heat wasn't a factor for me; wearing a Steve hat for the first time, it kept my head sweat contaminated for most part. Not wearing jeans took my dancing to whole new levels! I could move quicker, stretch out easily, and manipulate my electrosexual movements better, lol. Shaked it for most of the night, rarely taking any breaks, and decided to head to CoZo at around 8:30 am. It was strange not staying until the end...I haven't done this since my earlier Sonic nights.
The battlefield was nothing without the beats and rhythms. I managed to catch most of Sean Miller's set, and it was most pleasing. He hasn't let me down since his opener for Satoshi, which shed a whole new light on my opinion of him. It was a very typical set, usual progressive style of his. Good tunes, none of which really caught my attention because it was all delicious. I thought the themed party would encourage him to play a bit differently, but I'm not really complaining. He did manage to drop a great tune that I had yet to hear him play live...and it was also a fav of Karina's (she missed it, pffft!) I don't know the ID, but the track is apparently called "Fakin'"
I know that you're dirty, I know that you're fakin'.
Got me prancing around a little bit more than usual :).
This was my 3rd time checking out Demi, and his past sets had either been on or off for me. It seems everytime I hear a set of his, he always focuses on a different style of house music. Unless this is my imagination? If it isn't, then I really admire the fact that he takes the time out to carefully plan out his track selection and style for the night, depending on where he's playing and what kind of party it is. This was at least true for his set at Sonic. I was hoping he'd play some disco inspired house and some funky stuff. Fortunately, his opening track was one of these :) He played alot of funky stuff, but there was alot of variety to his set. He surprised me when he shot a cannon of tribal at us for a good while; the battle had some challenge for the feets. ;) I had a blast rocking it out to his set for the most part, but he totally lost me for the last 2 hours that I was there. I wasn't feeling the tech that he was playing; it lacked flavour for me. Also, one of the most annoying aspects of his set that alot of my friends agreed on, was how it was up and down. There would be a massive buildup, and then the ass shaking would kick in, only to be interrupted by another buildup that was longer. This continued for many hours, and to me, it was very unstable sounding. I don't like consistency, but there's only so much time I can withstand riding a rollercoaster. Still, it was a very enjoyable set; my footwork was proof of this. I felt like I was in the 70's at one point, especially considering that he dropped a remake/remix of an awesome classic:
Donna Summer - I Feel Love (Qattara 2004 Mix)
I think it was that exact remix :)
"Oooooh, it's so good, it's so good, it's so good, it's so GOOD!"
Bwahahaha. I loved how almost all the sonicwhores were there, including the return of many. The TA ladies looked delicious! It was hilarious to witness a bunch of us busting out the old school disco moves as well, haha. Awesome times and danceoffs as per usual..I can't wait until the next themed party. |
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| Cribby |
| quote: | Originally posted by mushyflowa
otherwise i wud of killed everyone in the dancefloor..
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Team Tall & Small for the win! :D |
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| oldschool420 |
| quote: | Originally posted by WillyWonka
Finally along with English Rachel's comment more honesty instead of ass kissing on this thread!:D |
You call it asskissing. I call it respect. |
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| infinity HiGH |
| quote: | Originally posted by oldschool420
You call it asskissing. I call it respect. |
Exactly. |
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