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Bedrock 14 Compiled by John Digweed (pg. 5)
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| Dykes_on_Jay |
| everything sucks. meet me on the facebook. |
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| Dykes_on_Jay |
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mixed on top of law of grace and you will love tech house...because i say so. |
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| wotyzoid |
| quote: | Originally posted by Guest
I think modern tech house can be summarized by looking at Crosstown Rebels' output in the last few years. A few badass tracks, a couple of slick sounding throwaways, but really mostly trite hipster with ketamine vocals. |
lol so much bull. |
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| Guest |
| quote: | Originally posted by wotyzoid
lol so much bull. |
OH YEA?? WELL I GUESS UR OPINION IS DIFFERUNT THEN MINES. |
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| Trancelover03591 |
| quote: | Originally posted by stevebutabi
Has Diggers (or Sasha) played an impactful set (that's been recorded and shared) since Bonnaroo 2007?
I can't think of 1. |
I like Sasha & Digweed at Exit 2009. |
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| DOOMBOT |
| I haven't heard it yet myself but I've read very good reviews for his set that was recorded in Cordoba, Argentina from earlier this year. |
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| Paradox Lost |
Yeah, the Bedrock compilations seem to resemble the Kompakt annuals, which feature tracklistings of the same names you saw last year and the year before, just sporting different titles (with a sprinkling fresh faces here and there).
Not that there's anything necessarily wrong with that, as it's nice to be able to rely upon a steady flow of new material from producers I've come to associate with quality. |
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| Paradox Lost |
| quote: | Originally posted by Titanium
What's so special about Henry Saiz? I've heard some of his stuff they sound pretty boring as well.
I always wonder why a lot of people still respect Digweed when he plays boring stuff on his show. I mean don't get me wrong he was and must have been good in the past but the current stuff he's playing is utterly boring. |
While I can't vouch for much of his discography, I can recommend this gem in complete confidence:
http://www.beatport.com/track/from-...inal-mix/449202
The version featured in Transitions vol. 4 is even better.
As for why people continue to respect Digweed (which isn't necessarily the same as enjoying him), I can say, for myself, that I respect him because the man clearly believes in the music he plays, produces, and signs to his label- regardless of whether that translates into commercial success. Besides, while his tracklistings may have become less eventful during the past several years, his sound and style really hasn't shifted much since Fabric 20, making him remarkably consistent, if nothing else. |
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| ptrpaul77 |
I think it's pretty fair to say that a Digweed live set, especially the extended ones in clubs (not massives), have a completely different vibe from his Transitions show. The show seems to showcase tunes he loves, be they dance floor bombs, or more minimal chilled tunes that you'd listen to at home. I wonder if he smokes?
Even as a huge fan, I agree that much of the Transitions show can really try your patience, and put you to sleep, but the best of Bedrock's releases, even today, is some of the best forward-thinking music out there. I've even heard him play some of the slower, trippy stuff live, and you know what...the guy really knows *exactly* when to drop it for maximum effect.
His Avalon in Hollywood back in March 2011 was simply mind-blowing and the 80 minutes from that set he released as part of Structures Two doesn't do the experience justice. He consciously releases the more mellow parts of a set for casual listening, and leaves the slamming beats for the dance floor. If he can keep an LA crowd on the dance floor until 7am, he must be doing something right. |
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| SYSTEM-J |
With these "past it" DJs, it's always worth seeing them in a club before judging. Dave Seaman is another DJ who I would have said has totally lost the plot (and was never as good as Diggers in the first place), but I thought he was fantastic when I saw him at Passion back in March. Since I've yet to see Digweed, I can't comment on whether he still has the dancefloor pixie dust.
With that said, two things:
1. The Bedrock compilations are ing boring. If you disagree, you are also ing boring, and should probably stop talking because you're just boring everyone.
2. No matter how good Diggers may still be, he is undoubtedly past his best. As with Sasha, Seaman and the rest, his club sets may still be enjoyable and well-constructed, but the music no longer has that lose-your- energy of the glory days. It's hard to track down (with +db's account gone from Soundcloud, anyway) but it's worth finding his Essential Mix from 1998 live in Bournemouth. He absolutely hammers it out, reaching transcendentally messy energy levels without ever abandoning credible, intelligent music. That simply will not happen ever again. |
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| DOOMBOT |
| quote: | Originally posted by SYSTEM-J
With these "past it" DJs, it's always worth seeing them in a club before judging. Dave Seaman is another DJ who I would have said has totally lost the plot (and was never as good as Diggers in the first place), but I thought he was fantastic when I saw him at Passion back in March. Since I've yet to see Digweed, I can't comment on whether he still has the dancefloor pixie dust.
With that said, two things:
1. The Bedrock compilations are ing boring. If you disagree, you are also ing boring, and should probably stop talking because you're just boring everyone.
2. No matter how good Diggers may still be, he is undoubtedly past his best. As with Sasha, Seaman and the rest, his club sets may still be enjoyable and well-constructed, but the music no longer has that lose-your- energy of the glory days. It's hard to track down (with +db's account gone from Soundcloud, anyway) but it's worth finding his Essential Mix from 1998 live in Bournemouth. He absolutely hammers it out, reaching transcendentally messy energy levels without ever abandoning credible, intelligent music. That simply will not happen ever again. |
Wait... you've never seen Digweed live? |
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| Quazar |
| Digweed is still fantastic live, especially when he plays a 6-7 hour set. Sasha, on the other hand, is pretty boring these days. |
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