Saturday 7 February 2009

Weekly Reviews: Week of 01/02/09


One month of “Size Matters”, (the aftermath).

Blogging, in general, requires some curious predicates. Blogging about Second Life and most in particular about the electronic/dance music scene in Second Life require not only those predicates, but also passion, abnegation, and a lot of work with an extremely high level of consistency. In the first month of existence “Size Matters” have had over 400 visitors, three DJs have seen their work promoted, one of them made his first international appearance (away from his nationality’s community) after being reviewed at the blog.

Two clubs also featured in the blog with the right to be reviewed, Toontopia is now consolidated as a 24/7 live DJing club, being also the most eclectic in SL. I am proud of introducing Jungle and Dn’B in the “menu” of styles “Toon” has to offer. In fact some of those style’s fans in the grid have been seen “shaking” at “Toon”. AMICI House Club has been considered by some people in the mainstream as the new house music’s hotspot. Is fresh, new, has a pleasant atmosphere and very dedicated and responsible management. I had the pleasure of being there on the decks and I can tell that there is such a feeling about spinning at that club.

During the following weeks I will bring up some other DJs featuring in the grid, who has been piloting now RL career experiences. Some came from out world into SL’s scene Doubledown Tandino, Mantis Oh , AnuAmun Alchemi, some others did the opposite way Azufr3 Catteneo, Tasty Hax, Sensei Milena. I’ll also keep an eye on what’s new about clubs, events and also do some DJ and club equipment reviews.... But because this week’s review is not only about the aftermath or the grid, I think it would be interesting to review some RL new beats.

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From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, I have the pleasure to introduce to my fellow DJs and residents the work of Derf.X. Fred Bucci A.k.a Derf.X began like many DJs in the middle of 1992 playing house in clubs, in 1998 fell in love with electrohouse ever since it started to perfect his technique. His mixings are extremely consistent and full of harmony with solid basslines and intense grooves. The way Derf.x applies the effects when live can provoque a delirious effect in the crowd.

He has already played alongside names such as; Rinkadink, Kore, Solead, Ferbi Boys, Jokke Ilsoe, True to Nature, Dimitri Nakov, Gbu, Psycraft, Timelock, Antidote, Glocal, Mad Hatters, Burn In Noise, 220V, Life Style, Flow & Zeo and many others.Derf.x released his 1st two EPs "The Beginning" (PEAK HOUR MUSIC of UK) and "In Doubt" - title for one of his tracks – (SOLID FABRIC of Greece) and some of his compilations are already available at the largest online stores of the world as: Beatport - Release Records - Juno Downloads - DJ Downloads - Traxxsource and others; as well as a top 1 feature at the Progressivehouse.com.

(Derf.X images sourced via MySpace.)
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This week’s post wouldn’t be concluded if I wouldn’t mention some names. Some of them anonymous people who always go to the gigs, or even though are not present all the time, always presented me with massive support, friendship, advice, care or attention. Some of them would never imagine being in the spotlight, some others are used to.

Here’s a list of those who I can immediately remember (not necessarily in this order); Anessa Stine, Bluesky Blaisdale, Ana Vhargon, Dhani Ella, Dan277 Baxton, Doubledown Tandino, Ephram Magic, Eve Petlyakov, Joaoluis5858 Foden , Kayla Boxer, Lolly Sciarri, Monyka Mai, Stephen Levenque, Sensei Milena, Tasty Hax, Be Lyle, Bankinha Papp, Blair Fizz, Alegria Garden, Barbie Chase, DjBlacky McMahon, Marvie Forzane, Franco Amat, Erin Messmer, Ashlynn Yuitza, Jase Vuckovic, Gil Aker, Gwyneth Llewelyn, Janine Cummings, Java Clip, Jackson Vantelli, Belle Lefavre, Kari Kesten, Kalii Lykin, Charlee Chantilly, Life Charron, Michele Freiman, Summer Dupree, Tpglourenco Forcella, Tradgedy Kidd, Trinity Tiger, Tristan Micheline, Vitor Urqhart, Tommy10 Xue, Ylena2 Igaly, Len Canning, all the staff at Toontopia and Sleek and some others. I apologise if there is anyone who happened to be forgotten, but there are so many names...

That’s all for this week, next week I expect to bring an exclusive about one of the most famous DJs in the grid and also present some of his RL production work. Stay tuned and remember, Size Matters!

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