Re: (313) Reporting in from Paris
I think that means something different to us in the States. 'First gear' would mean 'never got up to speed.' On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 12:57 PM, 1-11 1...@bethere.co.uk wrote: Derrick May played in Manchester, Ingerland, a few weeks ago. First gear all night. Bobbins. From: Mel N [mailto:mymachines...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 8:40 AM To: list 313 Subject: (313) Reporting in from Paris Hi all I just thought I'd report in. Saw Derrick May and Rolando play at Showcase on Friday night. Interesting the venue was a boathouse by the Seine under Alexandre III bridge before it became a venue. The venue was odd - guys in button shirts, loafers etc and girls in short dresses and heels. There was a VIP section where people slammed down bottles of champagne. I think the place was a pick up joint. The drinks were super expensive (5 euro for water/ softdrink, 8 euro for a heineken, 12 for vodka redbull). However the guestlist is free if you sign up online and you arrive before 1.30 am. I signed up at 11pm and got an instant response back that I was on the list. Luckily you just have to show the door an email. I didn't meet the promotor, so I couldn't tell you how Derrick and Rolando ended up on the bill there. There were a few usual clubbing kids there though. I don't know who was on before Derrick, but it was just some techno, i think slightly more minimal style. I couldn't name any trax, I think Derrick played a few usual ones he always plays (but still welcome...) I haven't seen Derrick play this well in ages, despite the crowd. I think there were a few happy cheesy moments, but overall spot on, tight mixing, pretty good track selection. He played from 2 - 4 Rolando came on 4 and totally just smashed it out of the ballpark. Over the years I've noticed how uncompromising he is with the tunes and he just plays what he does best... slamming hard but funky at the same time...and in this case I think some of the crowd left (but could have been due to tiredness). I think he played a few things that totally reminded me of the older harder UR stuff but 'new'. I think there was new Red Planet in there... He played all of Jaguar, BUT the crowd didn't pick up on it really so in a way that was good because it was as though the song was just another track. Anyway he played until 6.20 am, and after that it was strange but nice to come out of the bottom of the bridge to see the lights still glistening on the Seine, and the sun just about to rise. Cheers! Melody __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6458 (20110912) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com
RE: (313) Reporting in from Paris
It means the same thing here! Ken -Original Message- From: kent williams [mailto:chaircrus...@gmail.com] Sent: 13 September 2011 15:49 To: list 313 Subject: Re: (313) Reporting in from Paris I think that means something different to us in the States. 'First gear' would mean 'never got up to speed.' On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 12:57 PM, 1-11 1...@bethere.co.uk wrote: Derrick May played in Manchester, Ingerland, a few weeks ago. First gear all night. Bobbins. From: Mel N [mailto:mymachines...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 8:40 AM To: list 313 Subject: (313) Reporting in from Paris Hi all I just thought I'd report in. Saw Derrick May and Rolando play at Showcase on Friday night. Interesting the venue was a boathouse by the Seine under Alexandre III bridge before it became a venue. The venue was odd - guys in button shirts, loafers etc and girls in short dresses and heels. There was a VIP section where people slammed down bottles of champagne. I think the place was a pick up joint. The drinks were super expensive (5 euro for water/ softdrink, 8 euro for a heineken, 12 for vodka redbull). However the guestlist is free if you sign up online and you arrive before 1.30 am. I signed up at 11pm and got an instant response back that I was on the list. Luckily you just have to show the door an email. I didn't meet the promotor, so I couldn't tell you how Derrick and Rolando ended up on the bill there. There were a few usual clubbing kids there though. I don't know who was on before Derrick, but it was just some techno, i think slightly more minimal style. I couldn't name any trax, I think Derrick played a few usual ones he always plays (but still welcome...) I haven't seen Derrick play this well in ages, despite the crowd. I think there were a few happy cheesy moments, but overall spot on, tight mixing, pretty good track selection. He played from 2 - 4 Rolando came on 4 and totally just smashed it out of the ballpark. Over the years I've noticed how uncompromising he is with the tunes and he just plays what he does best... slamming hard but funky at the same time...and in this case I think some of the crowd left (but could have been due to tiredness). I think he played a few things that totally reminded me of the older harder UR stuff but 'new'. I think there was new Red Planet in there... He played all of Jaguar, BUT the crowd didn't pick up on it really so in a way that was good because it was as though the song was just another track. Anyway he played until 6.20 am, and after that it was strange but nice to come out of the bottom of the bridge to see the lights still glistening on the Seine, and the sun just about to rise. Cheers! Melody __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6458 (20110912) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com
Re: (313) Reporting in from Paris
And Bobbins is Mancunian for not very good. :) Robin On 13 Sep 2011, at 15:50, Odeluga, Ken wrote: It means the same thing here! Ken -Original Message- From: kent williams [mailto:chaircrus...@gmail.com] Sent: 13 September 2011 15:49 To: list 313 Subject: Re: (313) Reporting in from Paris I think that means something different to us in the States. 'First gear' would mean 'never got up to speed.' On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 12:57 PM, 1-11 1...@bethere.co.uk wrote: Derrick May played in Manchester, Ingerland, a few weeks ago. First gear all night. Bobbins. From: Mel N [mailto:mymachines...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 8:40 AM To: list 313 Subject: (313) Reporting in from Paris Hi all I just thought I'd report in. Saw Derrick May and Rolando play at Showcase on Friday night. Interesting the venue was a boathouse by the Seine under Alexandre III bridge before it became a venue. The venue was odd - guys in button shirts, loafers etc and girls in short dresses and heels. There was a VIP section where people slammed down bottles of champagne. I think the place was a pick up joint. The drinks were super expensive (5 euro for water/ softdrink, 8 euro for a heineken, 12 for vodka redbull). However the guestlist is free if you sign up online and you arrive before 1.30 am. I signed up at 11pm and got an instant response back that I was on the list. Luckily you just have to show the door an email. I didn't meet the promotor, so I couldn't tell you how Derrick and Rolando ended up on the bill there. There were a few usual clubbing kids there though. I don't know who was on before Derrick, but it was just some techno, i think slightly more minimal style. I couldn't name any trax, I think Derrick played a few usual ones he always plays (but still welcome...) I haven't seen Derrick play this well in ages, despite the crowd. I think there were a few happy cheesy moments, but overall spot on, tight mixing, pretty good track selection. He played from 2 - 4 Rolando came on 4 and totally just smashed it out of the ballpark. Over the years I've noticed how uncompromising he is with the tunes and he just plays what he does best... slamming hard but funky at the same time...and in this case I think some of the crowd left (but could have been due to tiredness). I think he played a few things that totally reminded me of the older harder UR stuff but 'new'. I think there was new Red Planet in there... He played all of Jaguar, BUT the crowd didn't pick up on it really so in a way that was good because it was as though the song was just another track. Anyway he played until 6.20 am, and after that it was strange but nice to come out of the bottom of the bridge to see the lights still glistening on the Seine, and the sun just about to rise. Cheers! Melody __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6458 (20110912) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com
Re: (313) Reporting in from Paris
OK then 'first gear' means the same thing it would here. And 'bobbins' is rhyming slang: 'bobbins of cotton' rhymes with 'rotten'. So call me a berk. On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 12:57 PM, 1-11 1...@bethere.co.uk wrote: Derrick May played in Manchester, Ingerland, a few weeks ago. First gear all night. Bobbins. From: Mel N [mailto:mymachines...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 8:40 AM To: list 313 Subject: (313) Reporting in from Paris Hi all I just thought I'd report in. Saw Derrick May and Rolando play at Showcase on Friday night. Interesting the venue was a boathouse by the Seine under Alexandre III bridge before it became a venue. The venue was odd - guys in button shirts, loafers etc and girls in short dresses and heels. There was a VIP section where people slammed down bottles of champagne. I think the place was a pick up joint. The drinks were super expensive (5 euro for water/ softdrink, 8 euro for a heineken, 12 for vodka redbull). However the guestlist is free if you sign up online and you arrive before 1.30 am. I signed up at 11pm and got an instant response back that I was on the list. Luckily you just have to show the door an email. I didn't meet the promotor, so I couldn't tell you how Derrick and Rolando ended up on the bill there. There were a few usual clubbing kids there though. I don't know who was on before Derrick, but it was just some techno, i think slightly more minimal style. I couldn't name any trax, I think Derrick played a few usual ones he always plays (but still welcome...) I haven't seen Derrick play this well in ages, despite the crowd. I think there were a few happy cheesy moments, but overall spot on, tight mixing, pretty good track selection. He played from 2 - 4 Rolando came on 4 and totally just smashed it out of the ballpark. Over the years I've noticed how uncompromising he is with the tunes and he just plays what he does best... slamming hard but funky at the same time...and in this case I think some of the crowd left (but could have been due to tiredness). I think he played a few things that totally reminded me of the older harder UR stuff but 'new'. I think there was new Red Planet in there... He played all of Jaguar, BUT the crowd didn't pick up on it really so in a way that was good because it was as though the song was just another track. Anyway he played until 6.20 am, and after that it was strange but nice to come out of the bottom of the bridge to see the lights still glistening on the Seine, and the sun just about to rise. Cheers! Melody __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6458 (20110912) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com
Re: (313) Reporting in from Paris
We don't do rhyming slang up here in the north Kent but it's got something to do with our textile industry past. Robin On 13 Sep 2011, at 15:57, kent williams wrote: OK then 'first gear' means the same thing it would here. And 'bobbins' is rhyming slang: 'bobbins of cotton' rhymes with 'rotten'. So call me a berk. On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 12:57 PM, 1-11 1...@bethere.co.uk wrote: Derrick May played in Manchester, Ingerland, a few weeks ago. First gear all night. Bobbins. From: Mel N [mailto:mymachines...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 8:40 AM To: list 313 Subject: (313) Reporting in from Paris Hi all I just thought I'd report in. Saw Derrick May and Rolando play at Showcase on Friday night. Interesting the venue was a boathouse by the Seine under Alexandre III bridge before it became a venue. The venue was odd - guys in button shirts, loafers etc and girls in short dresses and heels. There was a VIP section where people slammed down bottles of champagne. I think the place was a pick up joint. The drinks were super expensive (5 euro for water/ softdrink, 8 euro for a heineken, 12 for vodka redbull). However the guestlist is free if you sign up online and you arrive before 1.30 am. I signed up at 11pm and got an instant response back that I was on the list. Luckily you just have to show the door an email. I didn't meet the promotor, so I couldn't tell you how Derrick and Rolando ended up on the bill there. There were a few usual clubbing kids there though. I don't know who was on before Derrick, but it was just some techno, i think slightly more minimal style. I couldn't name any trax, I think Derrick played a few usual ones he always plays (but still welcome...) I haven't seen Derrick play this well in ages, despite the crowd. I think there were a few happy cheesy moments, but overall spot on, tight mixing, pretty good track selection. He played from 2 - 4 Rolando came on 4 and totally just smashed it out of the ballpark. Over the years I've noticed how uncompromising he is with the tunes and he just plays what he does best... slamming hard but funky at the same time...and in this case I think some of the crowd left (but could have been due to tiredness). I think he played a few things that totally reminded me of the older harder UR stuff but 'new'. I think there was new Red Planet in there... He played all of Jaguar, BUT the crowd didn't pick up on it really so in a way that was good because it was as though the song was just another track. Anyway he played until 6.20 am, and after that it was strange but nice to come out of the bottom of the bridge to see the lights still glistening on the Seine, and the sun just about to rise. Cheers! Melody __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6458 (20110912) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com
Re: (313) Reporting in from Paris
Unless it's 1st gear in a Ferrari, in which it'll hit around 60+mph. Not to shabby ;) On Sep 13, 2011, at 7:49 AM, kent williams chaircrus...@gmail.com wrote: I think that means something different to us in the States. 'First gear' would mean 'never got up to speed.' On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 12:57 PM, 1-11 1...@bethere.co.uk wrote: Derrick May played in Manchester, Ingerland, a few weeks ago. First gear all night. Bobbins. From: Mel N [mailto:mymachines...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 8:40 AM To: list 313 Subject: (313) Reporting in from Paris Hi all I just thought I'd report in. Saw Derrick May and Rolando play at Showcase on Friday night. Interesting the venue was a boathouse by the Seine under Alexandre III bridge before it became a venue. The venue was odd - guys in button shirts, loafers etc and girls in short dresses and heels. There was a VIP section where people slammed down bottles of champagne. I think the place was a pick up joint. The drinks were super expensive (5 euro for water/ softdrink, 8 euro for a heineken, 12 for vodka redbull). However the guestlist is free if you sign up online and you arrive before 1.30 am. I signed up at 11pm and got an instant response back that I was on the list. Luckily you just have to show the door an email. I didn't meet the promotor, so I couldn't tell you how Derrick and Rolando ended up on the bill there. There were a few usual clubbing kids there though. I don't know who was on before Derrick, but it was just some techno, i think slightly more minimal style. I couldn't name any trax, I think Derrick played a few usual ones he always plays (but still welcome...) I haven't seen Derrick play this well in ages, despite the crowd. I think there were a few happy cheesy moments, but overall spot on, tight mixing, pretty good track selection. He played from 2 - 4 Rolando came on 4 and totally just smashed it out of the ballpark. Over the years I've noticed how uncompromising he is with the tunes and he just plays what he does best... slamming hard but funky at the same time...and in this case I think some of the crowd left (but could have been due to tiredness). I think he played a few things that totally reminded me of the older harder UR stuff but 'new'. I think there was new Red Planet in there... He played all of Jaguar, BUT the crowd didn't pick up on it really so in a way that was good because it was as though the song was just another track. Anyway he played until 6.20 am, and after that it was strange but nice to come out of the bottom of the bridge to see the lights still glistening on the Seine, and the sun just about to rise. Cheers! Melody __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6458 (20110912) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com
RE: (313) Reporting in from Paris
Derrick May played in Manchester, Ingerland, a few weeks ago. First gear all night. Bobbins. From: Mel N [mailto:mymachines...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 8:40 AM To: list 313 Subject: (313) Reporting in from Paris Hi all I just thought I'd report in. Saw Derrick May and Rolando play at Showcase on Friday night. Interesting the venue was a boathouse by the Seine under Alexandre III bridge before it became a venue. The venue was odd - guys in button shirts, loafers etc and girls in short dresses and heels. There was a VIP section where people slammed down bottles of champagne. I think the place was a pick up joint. The drinks were super expensive (5 euro for water/ softdrink, 8 euro for a heineken, 12 for vodka redbull). However the guestlist is free if you sign up online and you arrive before 1.30 am. I signed up at 11pm and got an instant response back that I was on the list. Luckily you just have to show the door an email. I didn't meet the promotor, so I couldn't tell you how Derrick and Rolando ended up on the bill there. There were a few usual clubbing kids there though. I don't know who was on before Derrick, but it was just some techno, i think slightly more minimal style. I couldn't name any trax, I think Derrick played a few usual ones he always plays (but still welcome...) I haven't seen Derrick play this well in ages, despite the crowd. I think there were a few happy cheesy moments, but overall spot on, tight mixing, pretty good track selection. He played from 2 - 4 Rolando came on 4 and totally just smashed it out of the ballpark. Over the years I've noticed how uncompromising he is with the tunes and he just plays what he does best... slamming hard but funky at the same time...and in this case I think some of the crowd left (but could have been due to tiredness). I think he played a few things that totally reminded me of the older harder UR stuff but 'new'. I think there was new Red Planet in there... He played all of Jaguar, BUT the crowd didn't pick up on it really so in a way that was good because it was as though the song was just another track. Anyway he played until 6.20 am, and after that it was strange but nice to come out of the bottom of the bridge to see the lights still glistening on the Seine, and the sun just about to rise. Cheers! Melody
FW: (313) Reporting in from Paris
Ps I am available for similar in-depth reviews of any future events. Hit me up, as the cooler kids say. From: 1-11 [mailto:1...@bethere.co.uk] Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 6:57 PM To: 313@hyperreal.org Subject: RE: (313) Reporting in from Paris Derrick May played in Manchester, Ingerland, a few weeks ago. First gear all night. Bobbins. From: Mel N [mailto:mymachines...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 8:40 AM To: list 313 Subject: (313) Reporting in from Paris Hi all I just thought I'd report in. Saw Derrick May and Rolando play at Showcase on Friday night. Interesting the venue was a boathouse by the Seine under Alexandre III bridge before it became a venue. The venue was odd - guys in button shirts, loafers etc and girls in short dresses and heels. There was a VIP section where people slammed down bottles of champagne. I think the place was a pick up joint. The drinks were super expensive (5 euro for water/ softdrink, 8 euro for a heineken, 12 for vodka redbull). However the guestlist is free if you sign up online and you arrive before 1.30 am. I signed up at 11pm and got an instant response back that I was on the list. Luckily you just have to show the door an email. I didn't meet the promotor, so I couldn't tell you how Derrick and Rolando ended up on the bill there. There were a few usual clubbing kids there though. I don't know who was on before Derrick, but it was just some techno, i think slightly more minimal style. I couldn't name any trax, I think Derrick played a few usual ones he always plays (but still welcome...) I haven't seen Derrick play this well in ages, despite the crowd. I think there were a few happy cheesy moments, but overall spot on, tight mixing, pretty good track selection. He played from 2 - 4 Rolando came on 4 and totally just smashed it out of the ballpark. Over the years I've noticed how uncompromising he is with the tunes and he just plays what he does best... slamming hard but funky at the same time...and in this case I think some of the crowd left (but could have been due to tiredness). I think he played a few things that totally reminded me of the older harder UR stuff but 'new'. I think there was new Red Planet in there... He played all of Jaguar, BUT the crowd didn't pick up on it really so in a way that was good because it was as though the song was just another track. Anyway he played until 6.20 am, and after that it was strange but nice to come out of the bottom of the bridge to see the lights still glistening on the Seine, and the sun just about to rise. Cheers! Melody __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6458 (20110912) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6458 (20110912) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com
(313) Reporting in from Paris
Hi all I just thought I'd report in. Saw Derrick May and Rolando play at Showcase on Friday night. Interesting the venue was a boathouse by the Seine under Alexandre III bridge before it became a venue. The venue was odd - guys in button shirts, loafers etc and girls in short dresses and heels. There was a VIP section where people slammed down bottles of champagne. I think the place was a pick up joint. The drinks were super expensive (5 euro for water/ softdrink, 8 euro for a heineken, 12 for vodka redbull). However the guestlist is free if you sign up online and you arrive before 1.30 am. I signed up at 11pm and got an instant response back that I was on the list. Luckily you just have to show the door an email. I didn't meet the promotor, so I couldn't tell you how Derrick and Rolando ended up on the bill there. There were a few usual clubbing kids there though. I don't know who was on before Derrick, but it was just some techno, i think slightly more minimal style. I couldn't name any trax, I think Derrick played a few usual ones he always plays (but still welcome...) I haven't seen Derrick play this well in ages, despite the crowd. I think there were a few happy cheesy moments, but overall spot on, tight mixing, pretty good track selection. He played from 2 - 4 Rolando came on 4 and totally just smashed it out of the ballpark. Over the years I've noticed how uncompromising he is with the tunes and he just plays what he does best... slamming hard but funky at the same time...and in this case I think some of the crowd left (but could have been due to tiredness). I think he played a few things that totally reminded me of the older harder UR stuff but 'new'. I think there was new Red Planet in there... He played all of Jaguar, BUT the crowd didn't pick up on it really so in a way that was good because it was as though the song was just another track. Anyway he played until 6.20 am, and after that it was strange but nice to come out of the bottom of the bridge to see the lights still glistening on the Seine, and the sun just about to rise. Cheers! Melody
Re: (313) Reporting in from Paris
Showcase is a very gorgeous place and they've been promoting really good line ups for the two last years. BUT THAT IS A REALLY POSH PLACE. You can find there the golden youth of Paris, actually over 90% of the crowd (and it can be really big some nights, the club can hold above 2000 people) is not here for the music, but for the hype. And I feel surprised they seem to appreciate the music that's played though they don't have any idea about what it is. And if you feel it is expansive, don't expect other places in Paris such as Rex Club being cheaper ! Some friends know the promoters really well, these guys have worked hard to regularly book such line ups in Paris. But me and my friends still don't get used to this kindof of crowd, maybe that's the social limit of being a technoaddict. Cheers. -- Benoît. Le 11/09/2011 09:40, Mel N a écrit : Hi all I just thought I'd report in. Saw Derrick May and Rolando play at Showcase on Friday night. Interesting the venue was a boathouse by the Seine under Alexandre III bridge before it became a venue. The venue was odd - guys in button shirts, loafers etc and girls in short dresses and heels. There was a VIP section where people slammed down bottles of champagne. I think the place was a pick up joint. The drinks were super expensive (5 euro for water/ softdrink, 8 euro for a heineken, 12 for vodka redbull). However the guestlist is free if you sign up online and you arrive before 1.30 am. I signed up at 11pm and got an instant response back that I was on the list. Luckily you just have to show the door an email. I didn't meet the promotor, so I couldn't tell you how Derrick and Rolando ended up on the bill there. There were a few usual clubbing kids there though. I don't know who was on before Derrick, but it was just some techno, i think slightly more minimal style. I couldn't name any trax, I think Derrick played a few usual ones he always plays (but still welcome...) I haven't seen Derrick play this well in ages, despite the crowd. I think there were a few happy cheesy moments, but overall spot on, tight mixing, pretty good track selection. He played from 2 - 4 Rolando came on 4 and totally just smashed it out of the ballpark. Over the years I've noticed how uncompromising he is with the tunes and he just plays what he does best... slamming hard but funky at the same time...and in this case I think some of the crowd left (but could have been due to tiredness). I think he played a few things that totally reminded me of the older harder UR stuff but 'new'. I think there was new Red Planet in there... He played all of Jaguar, BUT the crowd didn't pick up on it really so in a way that was good because it was as though the song was just another track. Anyway he played until 6.20 am, and after that it was strange but nice to come out of the bottom of the bridge to see the lights still glistening on the Seine, and the sun just about to rise. Cheers! Melody
