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DeesKo

08-26-2003, 02:23 PM

Got my copy of Cloud Nine Thursday afternoon from Capital City Records here in DC and played the giddy up shit out of it Fri & Sat night... the original version early to start the night out, along with some of the Brand New Heavies remixes and then played the Quentin Harris Shelter mix once the club got going and its definitely a beautiful song. The dancefloor loved it.

I can already guarantee there will be those naysayers complaining that it just sounds like everything else, that its boring or what have you, and thats fine... by all means, everyone has their own opinion, but the joint is hot to death in mine....

Peace

TAC

08-26-2003, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by DeesKo:
Got my copy of Cloud Nine Thursday afternoon from Capital City Records here in DC and played the giddy up shit out of it Fri & Sat night... the original version early to start the night out, along with some of the Brand New Heavies remixes and then played the Quentin Harris Shelter mix once the club got going and its definitely a beautiful song. The dancefloor loved it.

I can already guarantee there will be those naysayers complaining that it just sounds like everything else, that its boring or what have you, and thats fine... by all means, everyone has their own opinion, but the joint is hot to death in mine....

Peace I picked up a pair last, and the damn thing has not left the turntable yet. Okay so I've been listening to one song for about three days now.

I think the song is beating. Leave the nay sayers to their side of things.

When they go out and hear, then they'll be looking for it.

Peace
TAC

Jamie 3:26

08-26-2003, 02:32 PM

Man,I have been looking for it here in Chi to no avail.Anyone seen it here?I am very surprised DustyGroove does not have it in.They had the Spinna remixes and was one of the first places in the city to have ANYTHING by Donnie a few years ago.

It may have to wait til I get in town in a few weeks and just get it at DT.

TAC

08-26-2003, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by JAMIE 3:26:
It may have to wait til I get in town in a few weeks and just get it at DT. Yo bra, be careful with that. Its actually a promo, so there's no telling how long it will stay on the shelf.

TAC

08-26-2003, 02:38 PM

P.S., while we're on the topic, does anyone think the song is a bit fast? I can only stand listening to it at around -2 to -4.

Seems to me like someone messed up the mastering, or some machine was out of calibration pitch wise.

Jamie 3:26

08-26-2003, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by TAC:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by JAMIE 3:26:
It may have to wait til I get in town in a few weeks and just get it at DT. Yo bra, be careful with that. Its actually a promo, so there's no telling how long it will stay on the shelf. [/QUOTE]Well someone here is sleeping,cause I have not seen it.I will check a few places.Just did not want to ship 1 lp.

Jamie 3:26

08-26-2003, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by TAC:
P.S., while we're on the topic, does anyone think the song is a bit fast? I can only stand listening to it at around -2 to -4.

Seems to me like someone messed up the mastering, or some machine was out of calibration pitch wise. I play a lot of modern tunes in that range.It just sounds funkier and soulful.That's my opinion.

The Real Dragonfly Jones

08-26-2003, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by TAC:
P.S., while we're on the topic, does anyone think the song is a bit fast? I can only stand listening to it at around -2 to -4.

Seems to me like someone messed up the mastering, or some machine was out of calibration pitch wise. TAC... just use a Q-tip. Things will sound betta afterwards. smile.gif Check your PMs

DeesKo

08-26-2003, 02:45 PM

Jamie

I don't know if they still have any in stock or not, but come on brah, its not THAT hard to find more than 1 good song to buy/ship from Dance Tracks... smile.gif

Check out:

Dino & Terry - Peace of Mind
Abicah Soul - Esta Hermosa Cancion
Brian Harden - Instinctive State Of LP
PTY LTD - Feelings Gone *Joshua*
Adove - In The Rain

Thats enough to justify the shipping... smile.gif

I'd verify with them that the Donnie is still in stock tho. I need to get another copy so you and me might be fightin over the last one... hahaha

Peace

JR JAM

08-26-2003, 02:46 PM

Man this is a cut!!! TAC good lookin out on the sound clips.

Terry James

08-26-2003, 02:47 PM

Jamie,

Wax Addict has them...

DeesKo

08-26-2003, 02:48 PM

As for the speed....

I haven't listened REAL close yet, the only times I've heard it all the way through where in the club and I was otherwise occupied with listening that closely, and I'm not positive where my pitch was, but I'm sure it was somewhere in the -2 to +2 range and I thought it sounded fine...

You know what song sounds real funny to my ear sometimes, all dependant on the pitch its played at is the Carlos Sanchez - Spirit of the Dance...
the guys voice is nice, but if you have it at certain places on the pitch, it sounds weird.

Peace

TAC

08-26-2003, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by XL:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by TAC:
P.S., while we're on the topic, does anyone think the song is a bit fast? I can only stand listening to it at around -2 to -4.

Seems to me like someone messed up the mastering, or some machine was out of calibration pitch wise. TAC... just use a Q-tip. Things will sound betta afterwards. smile.gif Check your PMs [/QUOTE]Ha ha, very funny. DONE!

darrow

08-26-2003, 03:04 PM

I feel like an oddball. I think I need to hear this out again. I have yet to feel this cut like others seem to.

TAC

08-26-2003, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by darrow:
I have yet to feel this cut like others seem to. That's okay...really it is. If your not feeling it, your not. I cn't stan that Carlos Sanchez tune that everyone is raving about.

Jamie 3:26

08-26-2003, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by Terry J:
Jamie,

Wax Addict has them... Thanks Terry.I'm on it.When I was up there last week,it was a Monday,the store is closed.

darrow

08-26-2003, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by TAC:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by darrow:
I have yet to feel this cut like others seem to. That's okay...really it is. If your not feeling it, your not. I cn't stan that Carlos Sanchez tune that everyone is raving about. [/QUOTE]true..it's funny though. I WANT to like it, you know? I like Donnie's stuff and I do know I can dismiss stuff too quickly sometimes (until I find my toes tappin on the dancefloor). Then I kick myself for not liking something early on.

DeesKo

08-26-2003, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by TAC:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by darrow:
I have yet to feel this cut like others seem to. That's okay...really it is. If your not feeling it, your not. I cn't stan that Carlos Sanchez tune that everyone is raving about. [/QUOTE]hahaha like I said, sometimes I hear it and it sounds nice, other times I hear it and the dude's voice sounds all wavering and off key or something.

as for Darrow, never mind him, he's turnin bougie on us @ his new residency, so he's feelin' the new J.Lo, that Lumidee joint, and the that new Beyonce/Jay-Z crap.

smile.gif just messin with you Darrow... hahahaha

Peace

TAC

08-26-2003, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by DeesKo:
hahaha like I said, sometimes I hear it and it sounds nice, other times I hear it and the dude's voice sounds all wavering and off key or something.

as for Darrow, never mind him, he's turnin bougie on us @ his new residency, so he's feelin' the new J.Lo, that Lumidee joint, and the that new Beyonce/Jay-Z crap. That Beyonce/Jay-Z thingy...is that the one talking 'bout "got me rocking so crazy right now"?

If so, that thing is absolutely killing, killing, killing... .

"Yes, I like it. I do like it so." :D

mhd

08-26-2003, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by TAC:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by DeesKo:
hahaha like I said, sometimes I hear it and it sounds nice, other times I hear it and the dude's voice sounds all wavering and off key or something.

as for Darrow, never mind him, he's turnin bougie on us @ his new residency, so he's feelin' the new J.Lo, that Lumidee joint, and the that new Beyonce/Jay-Z crap. That Beyonce/Jay-Z thingy...is that the one talking 'bout "got me rocking so crazy right now"?

If so, that thing is absolutely killing, killing, killing... .

"Yes, I like it. I do like it so." :D [/QUOTE]thank you, that thing is on fire!

DeesKo

08-26-2003, 03:28 PM

Its killing dance floors, definitely, and it gets girls all worked up in a frenzy, and its a great use of a sample but as an overall song as a combined entity I don't enjoy it.

I like parts of it, I don't like the whole. It reminds me of the AV8 Records mega-mix DJ tools.

I don't really feel Jay-Z. His delivery is boring as hell. He's got great words, great ideas, but boring ass wanna be too smooth for your own good delivery.... and I hate it when an MC drags his words past the beat like he ain't got any rhythym. I just think the song would be better musically with someone else like Meth or maybe even Redman on it but I can also agree that it wouldn't be the hit it is today, because after all... like you say time and time again TAC...

people are sheep.

Putting two of the biggest stars in urban entertainment on one track, combined with the love affair hype and press is a brilliant business move.

I mighta went to Dream once, but I ain't fallin for THAT okey-doke yet. baaaaaaaaaaaaaah

Peace

[ August 26, 2003, 04:29 PM: Message edited by: DeesKo ]

The Real Dragonfly Jones

08-26-2003, 04:05 PM

Querck

08-26-2003, 04:15 PM

This soundclip is the first time I've heard this song. It's HOT!

D J 1 3 8

08-26-2003, 04:24 PM

I must say I'm still not going Ape over "Rideaway Getaway". I haven't heard it out in a club, though, which can sway me for sure. I do like the Blaze instrumental alot.

TAC

08-26-2003, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by DeesKo:
Its killing dance floors, definitely, and it gets girls all worked up in a frenzy, and its a great use of a sample but as an overall song as a combined entity I don't enjoy it.Its okay that you don't enjoy it, but you said the key thing right there

I don't really feel Jay-Z. His delivery is boring as hell. He's got great words, great ideas, but boring ass wanna be too smooth for your own good delivery.... and I hate it when an MC drags his words past the beat like he ain't got any rhythym. I just think the song would be better musically with someone else like Meth or maybe even Redman on it but I can also agree that it wouldn't be the hit it is today, because after all... like you say time and time again TAC...people are sheep.Yes at times even i am a sheep. But I think this time, your way too deep.

Putting two of the biggest stars in urban entertainment on one track, combined with the love affair hype and press is a brilliant business move.Jay who, Beyonce who? Oh that's by them!
HOW ABOUT THE SONG IS SIMPLY FUN!!!

Peace
TAC

darrow

08-26-2003, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by DeesKo:

as for Darrow, never mind him, he's turnin bougie on us @ his new residency, so he's feelin' the new J.Lo, that Lumidee joint, and the that new Beyonce/Jay-Z crap.

smile.gif just messin with you Darrow... hahahaha

Peace LOL

Yeah, I've arrived! Now I deal with scenarios like the below and have no time for you closed-minded House-heads (said jokingly)...

AIR patron: Hey, DJ...when you gonna play my girl?
Me: Huh? Your girl?
AIR patron: Yeah, man. My girl!!
Me: ummmm
AIR patron: You know..Ashanti!!! My girl Ashanti!!!
Me: ooohhhh....ummm....that will be played later on

DeesKo

08-26-2003, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by TAC:
Its okay that you don't enjoy it, but you said the key thing right there
Oh without a doubt. Thats why I'm not interested in being a club hip-hop DJ.

Yes at times even i am a sheep. But I think this time, your way too deep.
HAHA definitely. I have already accepted that I'm pretty much unpleasable when it comes to hip-hop. I don't care for the "say as many words as you can in a measure" underground hip-hop, I don't care for the commercial big club radio bangers, and my narrow field of artists I do like is narrowing at a quick rate. Its depressing sometimes honestly because I can't figure out if its me or the music that's changed SOOO much.

Jay who, Beyonce who? Oh that's by them!
HOW ABOUT THE SONG IS SIMPLY FUN!!!The song is fun for what it does to the women, it gets them open, I can appreciate that. At the same time, a HUGE reason it gets any of them open is because of who its by... you say it every day, people are sheep. That doesn't just apply to house.

Its got its time and place, it does well in that setting, so in the end, thats all that really matters. Just remember that 8 months from now when its not fun anymore and you don't hear it ever again... unless its in a throwback set to make us remember the good ole days from 6 months ago.

Peace

[ August 26, 2003, 05:55 PM: Message edited by: DeesKo ]

DeesKo

08-26-2003, 05:06 PM

Back to the topic at hand...

Do we realize that in the current state of house music and record sales, that if say TAC were to big up some random record from some small label that no one had heard of, and it was truly hot, and say 50% of the DJ's on here picked it up...

TAC could have single-handedly caused that record to be what many labels would consider a success. Hell, even if 25% picked up a copy, that could be the difference between an artist getting a 2nd or 3rd single out or going back to their day job to never be heard of again.

Damn.

Peace