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Just recently, I have been told I was missing and old family friend. His name is Steven Ly (also known as Loba Thliong Thuong) and I have known him since we were kids. He was born in Edmonton, AB in 1982 and had resided in Calgary, AB till about 1990, then left for Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He should be by now, 26 years of age with a medium build. I'm hoping that in return of writing this blog post, that someone might know of his whereabouts and contact me in regards to where he might be. Feel free to email me at louistv@telus.net or message me on Yahoo; Nick: cyberswatt. This website Steven Ly, is dedicated to find him. Any information would be appreciative, thank you.
One of the most prominant and long time voice in New Age music is local Canadian, Sarah McLachlan. I've been a fan of her voice since the track "Into the Fire" from the album Solace, and it was also the Delirium mix of her song "Silence" that abrubted me into the rave scene. Some notable works which she represents; Lilith Fair, which is a "celebration of women in music" which lasted from 1997 to 1999; The Sarah Foundation, a dedicated youth program geared towards the advancement of music in the younger generation; And an all-inspiring voice that has been carried thru many generations of trance.
Key names who utilizes her vocals; Tiesto, different variants of "Sweet Surrender"; Delirium did a feature of the song "Silence" which was then remixed by various Djs such as Paul Oakenfold and Matt Darey. I've enlcosed an audio of "Into the Fire" and a video of "Sweet Surrender" remixed by Tiesto. You could also check out my music shop under the links column to buy these albums.
So.... the long awaited release of my first mix apparently has been delayed due to "cost effective solutions" (lol). My project is missing it's second sound card which I desperately needed in order to finish my first mix. I previously had one, but built a computer for my little cousin which I still have yet to finish. So call it what you will, dj Cyberswat here is on a tight budget. (lol)
In other news tho, I wanted to post about non-accredited djs and their road or roadblock to music success. Like any start out performer, djs must go through an invigorating process. They must continually work on their style of music whilst keeping up to date with the hottest released tracks. An article I've read in the past implies that in order for djs to steadily promote themselves, they must do gigs at bars and nightclubs for nominal or even free air-time (before prime time). That's just the kicker to it, once a little self promotion breaks ground, their next gigs are usually side shows and if lucky, do openers for headliners at major events. Although some would think "that isn't so bad", think of the monetary figures a dj has to put out in order to stay attractive to the scene, and doing these gigs ain't going to cut it. Records and personal mixing equipment alone cost thousands, while time spent are endless hours of compiling music, all this while not earning a dime. As you could put it, deejaying has to be more of a passionate hobby if they are to "break the ice" in the industry.
Here's an artist I picked up along the way that totally wowed me. And although this person does not have a self proclaimed name; goes by Paul, his work is of obvious genious. "He's" a hard
dance NuEnergy kind of Dj that has very uplifting euphoric beats.You could look for his released mixes on the BitTorrent networks. Here I'll upload his first mix... get ready to be stimulated!
Feature: Paul's Hard Mix
In other news tho, I wanted to post about non-accredited djs and their road or roadblock to music success. Like any start out performer, djs must go through an invigorating process. They must continually work on their style of music whilst keeping up to date with the hottest released tracks. An article I've read in the past implies that in order for djs to steadily promote themselves, they must do gigs at bars and nightclubs for nominal or even free air-time (before prime time). That's just the kicker to it, once a little self promotion breaks ground, their next gigs are usually side shows and if lucky, do openers for headliners at major events. Although some would think "that isn't so bad", think of the monetary figures a dj has to put out in order to stay attractive to the scene, and doing these gigs ain't going to cut it. Records and personal mixing equipment alone cost thousands, while time spent are endless hours of compiling music, all this while not earning a dime. As you could put it, deejaying has to be more of a passionate hobby if they are to "break the ice" in the industry.Here's an artist I picked up along the way that totally wowed me. And although this person does not have a self proclaimed name; goes by Paul, his work is of obvious genious. "He's" a hard
dance NuEnergy kind of Dj that has very uplifting euphoric beats.You could look for his released mixes on the BitTorrent networks. Here I'll upload his first mix... get ready to be stimulated!Feature: Paul's Hard Mix
It has been many months since my last post, and all of you might have been wondering, "where's the entertainment?". Well, this long lapse in writing has been due to an obligation in which I had wanted to forfill for quite some time now. It has been 28 years since I've seen my Father and his side of the family. The trip was well worth it this time around.
What I mean to say, is that, this has been the second trip back to my homeland to look for my father. Nine years ago was a failed accomplishment. Three months ago was a successful achievement. Now I'm also aware that I have two half-sisters and one half-brother(BTW my home country is Vietnam). It was a pleasant and joyful experience due to the fact that I have no siblings. Needless to say, I have fullfilled another chapter in my life.
Now as far as the "scene" is concerned, it was totally awesome as I had hit a couple vibrant clubs. The Djs there were totally OG(very original) as to the style thats played here. The tone and pitch of the vibe was incredible, it matched all the dance styles and had incredible beats. The bars I went to had an outrageous UI(user's interface) which I found dazzling because rarely do I see clubs here that's designed that well; it was Univeral Studios like, in comparison. Along with the fresh sounds, I had also bumped into a Vietnamese American which was also on tour like I was, so that socially, had created a western feeling to it. There were other foreigners which had hit the clubs there as well.
My future visage(chuckle) is to one day spin in one of those local clubs. For reference, I am just your entry level starter dj, so it will be quite some time before I will meet up to that expectation. Next post I'll try to upload my starter mix so you could judge for yourself. Till then, I hoped that you have enjoyed this little special article for the next post should be one of high hopes(and tolerance, lol). See ya :)
What I mean to say, is that, this has been the second trip back to my homeland to look for my father. Nine years ago was a failed accomplishment. Three months ago was a successful achievement. Now I'm also aware that I have two half-sisters and one half-brother(BTW my home country is Vietnam). It was a pleasant and joyful experience due to the fact that I have no siblings. Needless to say, I have fullfilled another chapter in my life.
Now as far as the "scene" is concerned, it was totally awesome as I had hit a couple vibrant clubs. The Djs there were totally OG(very original) as to the style thats played here. The tone and pitch of the vibe was incredible, it matched all the dance styles and had incredible beats. The bars I went to had an outrageous UI(user's interface) which I found dazzling because rarely do I see clubs here that's designed that well; it was Univeral Studios like, in comparison. Along with the fresh sounds, I had also bumped into a Vietnamese American which was also on tour like I was, so that socially, had created a western feeling to it. There were other foreigners which had hit the clubs there as well.
My future visage(chuckle) is to one day spin in one of those local clubs. For reference, I am just your entry level starter dj, so it will be quite some time before I will meet up to that expectation. Next post I'll try to upload my starter mix so you could judge for yourself. Till then, I hoped that you have enjoyed this little special article for the next post should be one of high hopes(and tolerance, lol). See ya :)
A good way to start the new year and reminisce would be listening to streaming audio online. There are many online hosts which you could choose from, that provides various types of music to which you could listen to. Some such sites are, Digitally Imported, Sky FM (sister station), Live365, and 1Club FM. These sites accommodate many Dance channels along with other genres as well. Some even have live sessions, (scheduled) such as Digitally Imported and Vonyc, with Paul Van Dyk as a weekly resident. The sites mentioned above provide streaming audio free of charge, along with a premium subscription as an option, which has higher bitrate (clearer audio), and more channels.
Alternatively, you could choose to install software that has streaming audio as well. Winamp's Shoutcast radio, and Window's Media Player (media guide) have links to various channels of music as well. Included are those sites which I have posted. This way, so to speak, is easier than logging into each individual website and searching the particular channels you want because these software themselves states station, genre, and bitrate.
If you haven't discovered this type of media before, hopefully you could enjoy this bit of info that I have given, until next post:).
It's that time of year again, gone with the old, and in with the new, here's a poem from me to U:)
Let us all gather round and cheer,
With a drink of wine or an ice cold beer
Perhaps you're like me and don't drink the swill,
Or your like my grandparents who live on pills.
Maybe this world seems harsh at times,
Or its just that most of us just like to whine.
I'd say that this is a great place to be,
It all depends on how we can see.
True we've had bad things in the past,
But we know in our hearts that these will not last.
If we try our best to be simple and pure,
There's nothing our hopes and dreams cannot cure.
So, I don't know the value this is worth,
But lets all try to be happy and heal Mother Earth!
Happy New Year!
If you haven't gotten out of your shell, or a retiree from the club scene, this article might be just what your looking for. Today's Dance Culture is somewhat much different than what you might have expected in the past years. There's no strict rules, paranoia of 5.0 (cops), dress-code, nor boundaries of cultures for which one might feel uncomfortable with. To tell the truth, the modern dance scene is quite lax, or even one might call a zone of unity. No matter how well you dance, what you look like, or even how knowledgeable you are in todays music, you could pretty well bet your left testicular ballock that you are sociably acceptable.
First off, if your one of the two described above, and are interested in letting yourself loose, then you probably already have a dance genre that is favorable in mind. You need to make sure and research what genre you have preference in, by downloading songs you like, looking up the artist of a song you have in mind, or by asking friends or family that hit the club scenes now and again.
The main genre in modern dance music are Trance, House, Breaks, Jungle (drum & bass), Teckno, and Progressives, which is a concurrent compilation of the previous 5 (what a Dj's live set is), but cut shorter for an individual mix.
Next, you would most likely attend an event which represents your genre. Tuning in to your local radio station, almost always, you would hear an ad of an up and coming Dj, and his style of play at a local club. Once your finally there, make sure you enjoy your time, learn the groove, and meet the people since you do share the same music style. Now that your revived, or hit the peak of your life, you could explore the other aforementioned genres in dance music.
Like previously stated in the intro. and in your own research and experience, the hype of yester-year's stereotype of the dance scene has evolved into a world dance community. No longer do promoters set up private discreet venues, nor laws to bend, which makes partying an absolute pain. It's all advertised and made public! So make sure you know all the major gigs, artists, and Djs, cause you wouldn't want to miss that one spectacular event of the year.
Here are some resources and more info: Wiki, Wicked (A Full Moon Party Report by Apollo), House Music 101 (by Apollo)
Vocals, music, forms a combination towards a tranquil vibe in a good track. As you might of heard, the audio of the previous post, vocals form a very euphoric, melodic, yet an uplifting environmental feel. This kind of music enhancement is usually found in Trance. Distinct voices that fits into this stream of music are, Janet Taylor with Protect Your Mind (BraveHeart), remixes of Enya, along with compilations of Sara Brightman's operatic voice, all of which could be found among variated music styles. These Diva's and their extraordinary voices and songs are mixed by Dj's across the globe, thus, this trend being very mainstream in Europe. Just like in all music making, when compiling dance tracks with New Age(known as vocals), the track has to be chosen to fit the theme, along with the type of vocals, whether it is in high soprano, or low alto. Once composed, it's classified into a dance genre. Trance is usually the key genre to be mixed, but these vocals have been known to be included in Ambience, House, and Euro pop as well.
A track called Phantom of the Opera was a very popular song during the mid-1990's, which was a techno mixed by Harajuku, featuring astounding voice over by Kristina Brook (I've included a music vid, provided by Onilynn2U featuring Vampire D anime cut scenes) while Sara Brightman's version (Andre Lloyd Webber Collection) utilizes her astounding voice in soprano.
Sarah Brightman & Michael Crawford (Angel of Music) BUY!
Previous post I mentioned my favorite renowned Dj. You could've guessed by now, from the title, that it would be the moderator of trance music, Dj Tiesto. Reason being my favorite Dj is that he will "fine grind" your soul once listened upon, and his sounds are incredibly surreal. Take my advice, for if you have never listened to his tracks, read along and you will end up wanting one of his albums for your own current collection. 
Tiesto is a native of Holland who started out like any other Dj, mixing at parties and gigs within the Bar scene. He has over 30 Dj awards which are accredited to albums such as Magik, In Search of Sunrise, and the Nyana mix Compilations. Tracks which contribute to his notoriety include the famous remix "Silence" by Delirium, featuring Female Vocal Canadian artist Sara McLachlan, and Kirsty Hawkshaw the euphoric track "Just Be", which is one of my favorites. I also included this track beneath post, and a link to where u could buy this album. Also check right nav panel at Globe United Albums.
Tiesto (Just Be) Feat. Kirsty Hawkshaw BUY!
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Needless to say, this would be my first post under shear nervousness, on a hobby that I have just been intrigued to pursue amidst listening to my favourite renowned Dj. My Intentions for this blog is to be a relaxing exposure of all your music needs, ranging from Dj profiles to various genre, and news and reviews on World dance events.
Feel free to present emotions to comments, while sharing what I have to write with others, so you too can pass on the love for music of Dance Culture. Criticism allowed, while conjoining with no boundaries attached in the means of peer to peer :)
Feel free to present emotions to comments, while sharing what I have to write with others, so you too can pass on the love for music of Dance Culture. Criticism allowed, while conjoining with no boundaries attached in the means of peer to peer :)