Night A DJ Saved My Life steps up to the turntables with worthy pretensions. The work of journalists Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton, who, between them, have worked on The Face, i-D, Rolling Stone, and Musik, they certainly know their deep house from their speed garage. But while Last Night A DJ . . . is an impressively knowledgeable compilation of information, they never quite decide whether this is an intellectual resource, a complete history, or if they're playing these records just for kicks. So in the preface fun is poked at "abstract nonsense about postmodern intertextuality", and the pair thunder into well-reasoned, impassioned debate about the DJ being a modern-day shaman--pulse-racing stuff, which makes it all the more uncomfortable when it segues into an unremittingly dull chronological history of the invention of the record deck. The pace quickens with an excellent chapter on Northern Soul, and in hot pursuit follow impressive histories of the reggae, hip-hop and disco genres. But then Acid House--perhaps Britain's most important musical evolution ever--is given short shrift and techno is dismissed over a mere ten pages as "house's swotty offspring". The term "definitive", it seems, has been faded out of the mix. Last Night A DJ . . . is no Bible for the penitent vinyl worshipper, and its difficult chronology makes it an uncomfortable read. Still, if you think that Northern Soul records were made in Leeds and disco began with the Bee Gees, there's a wealth of knowledge here that'll put you right --Louis Pattison
updated their classic account of the history of the disc jockey. The DJ was born on Christmas Eve 1906 when Reginald Fessenden became the first person to play a record over the radio. A century later and the DJ is the central figure in popular music. From these humble 'talking jukebox' origins to today's DJ superstars earning rock star salaries with a fan base to match the history of the DJ is fascinating and unpredictable. The story of these unlikely cultural icons takes the reader through the swinging sixties through the sequinned revolution that was disco via hip hop and house to mass-market global domination.
Advantages: Relentless, uplifting, anthemic dance music Disadvantages: Some weak tracks, formulaic
...Is Life
Crazy, electric music from the Kraftwerk school of inspiration.
Rezonance Q – Sweetheart
More ultra-fast, bitch hard house without the poo rocketing out.
Disc Two
Ultrabeat – Feeling Fine
A weak follow-up to last year’s best seller, Pretty Green Eyes. It’s standard pop/trance material – instantly forgettable.
Tiffany Gayle – Do You Wanna Dance?
Alice Dee Jay on speed.
The Force – Paradise and Dreams
Probably the strongest song with a male vocal, benefiting from a traditional piano interlude – this one also has an 80s feel to it.
Rachel Stevens – Sweet Dreams My LA Ex
Oh dear. This is a disaster. Not a bad pop tune, but this makes a dreadful trance tune.
Q-Tex – I Remember
Powerful, trance house that starts off quite well, but the shrill...
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Advantages: It is fan-funky-tastic Disadvantages: None
...& Glennon Mix) - The System Feat Kerri B
10. Careless Whisper - Sax Brothers
11. Damaged (Arctica Mix) – Plummet
This song has recently been in the charts and there have been a few varied Trance versions of this song. Described as a ‘club floor banger’ Producer Eric Muniz a.k.a. DJ X, hooked up with a vocalist Nikki to create this tune.
Im a huge fan of this tune, it is the ultimate ‘get you in the clubbing mood’ anthem and one track, which can usually be found playing on my stereo if I am getting ready to go out clubbing. The trance version has a fantastic boom beat to it to get you bopping around the room or a dance floor.
12. My Hero - Head Horny's
13. Pumpanola - Hi-Flyerz
14. Kiss This (Voodoo & Serrano Mix) - Friday Night Posse
15. Open Your Eyes (Scott Brown Mix) – Eyeopener
A tune from 2002 and one which was big...
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Advantages: Some great, memorable songs from the 1970's Disadvantages: A lot of rubbish along the way
...lead to more speculation than ever after its so-called conclusion back in April 2007.
That being said, I was one of the fans that didn't immediately grab my purse and pop on down to my nearest HMV to get a copy of the official soundtrack. Why? Because I just didn't think it was worth it; I'd already seen the track listing, filled with some decent, well known ditties and some forgettable pieces that I think even the own artists would have forgotten making!
But in February, after a rather obsessive Life on Mars viewing spree, I did find myself in HMV, reaching for the money in my bag and buying a copy. Thankfully, I didn't find myself paying the original price for this but instead opted for the stores two CD's for £10 offer, which I felt was an acceptable price for the CD in every way possible.
TRACKLISTING
As I've mentioned...
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