Genius can be measured in a number of ways: ability, originality and accomplishment. In Michael?s short career he has managed to touch on every cornerstone, leaving proof of his musical competence at producing big room, progressive and tech-house tracks, along with a discernible motivation to better the quality of music being distributed. This has not gone unnoticed, with DJs like Pete Tong jumping at the chance to document Michael's rise, featuring him on shows such as Radio 1?s 15 minutes of Fame.
From Argentinean & Guyanese decent, he was born and raised in Hackney London which he still calls home running his studio from there. Classically trained in a range of instruments at an early age provided Michael with a catalogue of creative skills including the keys?which he learned to play at the tender age of 3?guitar, drums and trumpet, practically making him a one man band. When not in the studio messing around with Cubase developing his craft, he would be found at Pimlico?s Trinity Music College where he contracted a love for musicality, often using his spare time orchestrating with the percussion section of the London Symphony Orchestra. Earlier achievements include the Michael Woods Remix of Energy 52?s Caf? Del Mar which held pride of place on the acclaimed Chilled Ibiza Gold Album and is a prime example of the ever growing popularity of the Woods marque. It has never ceased to be continually played and is still considered a classic among DJs and fans alike.
Collaboration?s with the likes of Chris Lake on Domino?s are proof of his skillful production abilities. These, however, are not the sole examples of his talent; many established artists have hired Mr Woods to renovate their sound into a style which emulates Michael?s musical vision. His remixes include Feels Like A Prayer on Toolroom Records, Deadmau5?s Strobe on mau5trap, Deadmau5 & Chris Lake with I Said as well as the more mainstream artists: Adele, Nate James, Xenomania signing Gabriella Cilmi, The Temper Trap, Way Out West and more recently, Estelle (I Can Be A Freak). Each have turned to Michael to help send shock waves through the music world with their sound, upping his status as a respected artist, track-after-track. His ability to rework music with an exceptionally sharp ear for quality production has left him in high regard with many artists and labels across the industry, with direct Tweets from the likes of Tiesto hailing his skill as one of the many examples.
Diffused Music has become his major priority since he founded the label in September 2008. Using it as a platform from which to promulgate his perfected sound, the label has released numerous acclaimed records: Yemba, Dropzone and the Envolver EP. As Michael?s career continues to escalate he has lined up countless events to build on his current success, touring with Deadmau5, setting a number of UK based gigs and also earning a coveted residency spot at one of the most sought after places in the clubbing realm, Cream?s Amnesia in Ibiza. Along with Mark Knights Toolroom Knights events and Pete Tongs Wonderland, the Woods fan base and clientele continues to sky rocket. It is apparent that this is not the height of his creativity, but rather a preview into what assuredly will be an illustrious career.
Missed him last two times he was in, maybe in for this. Anyone been to rosvelt room? How is it in terms of clientelle/set up?
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Missed him last two times he was in, maybe in for this. Anyone been to rosvelt room? How is it in terms of clientelle/set up?
Sound system is INCREDIBLE. Clientele is very mixed; you've got a good mixture of bottle service crews thrown in with funky T-Shirt and sunglasses wearers. The Fridays are called "Roosevelt 54"; basically to signify the mash-up of the crowd. But, it is all house music lovers and people get out of control (in a good way).
And again; the sound system is unbelievable. Quite shocking to find a system like that in a club that usually caters to a supper club crowd. They definitely spared no expense on their sound rig!
GGM
Wow a promoter hyping their own event/venue. Never seen that before...
Non-promoter opinion: It's a smaller straightforward space but decent setup. My only issue with it is the crowd can be a bit douchey and it seems to target that market more. Take your average "Supper Club" and add TIL that's pretty much what you get. Never been there on Roosevelt 54 night though so can't testify if that's a different crowd or not...
Overall the place isn't bad though as long as you can take the crowd. I would go there for any artist I wanted to see so if you like Marcel make the trip.
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Wow a promoter hyping their own event/venue. Never seen that before...
Non-promoter opinion: It's a smaller straightforward space but decent setup. My only issue with it is the crowd can be a bit douchey and it seems to target that market more. Take your average "Supper Club" and add TIL that's pretty much what you get. Never been there on Roosevelt 54 night though so can't testify if that's a different crowd or not...
Overall the place isn't bad though as long as you can take the crowd. I would go there for any artist I wanted to see so if you like Marcel make the trip.
Definitely our opinion is biased.
But you put it very well; it's a supper club crowd and TIL on a Friday mashed together. The Roosevelt 54 nights differ slightly from their Saturdays that you've probably been to, mainly because the crowd on Fridays are all electronic music heads. So, you still have the supper club crowd; but they aren't standing around scratching their heads going "what the are we listening to?". Everyone in there is totally up for it.
Hope this helps.
FunkyCrew
been meaning to check out the Hed Kandi dj's there as we as The Shapeshifters but alas we had other plans
looks like we have dinner plans for there and then we'll join the fun after
I take it if you come there for dinner, the admition to the club part is free?
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been meaning to check out the Hed Kandi dj's there as we as The Shapeshifters but alas we had other plans
looks like we have dinner plans for there and then we'll join the fun after
I take it if you come there for dinner, the admition to the club part is free?
If you make dinner reservations; cover is complimentary. You can make dinner reservations by contacting the club at: +1 (416) 599-9000
FunkyCrew
thanks! :)
is week in advance enough time?
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thanks! :)
is week in advance enough time?
I guess it all depends on whether they are fully booked or not. Their dinners are usually quite full. I would say a week in advance should be enough notice...
Vanos
thanks for the input ))
FunkyCrew
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thanks for the input ))
