Re: [313] first mix
If I remember correctly it was probably some of the early Jamacian Soundsystems that did what could be called mixing. But there is also the early rap dj's in the late 70's that were experimenting as well. Someone has probably compiled a history of mixing somewhere on the net. dave
Re: [313] first mix
I recall reading somewhere that the first time someone used 2 turntables to change records at a club was in the early 30s in London somewhere. mad wax | http://www.vinyl.vg - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 9:46 AM Subject: Re: [313] first mix If I remember correctly it was probably some of the early Jamacian Soundsystems that did what could be called mixing. But there is also the early rap dj's in the late 70's that were experimenting as well. Someone has probably compiled a history of mixing somewhere on the net. dave - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [313] first mix
That was my dad. I recall reading somewhere that the first time someone used 2 turntables to change records at a club was in the early 30s in London somewhere. mad wax | http://www.vinyl.vg - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 9:46 AM Subject: Re: [313] first mix If I remember correctly it was probably some of the early Jamacian Soundsystems that did what could be called mixing. But there is also the early rap dj's in the late 70's that were experimenting as well. Someone has probably compiled a history of mixing somewhere on the net. dave - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [313] first mix
Well according to Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton's book Last Night a DJ saved my Life, the first person to ever use 2 turntables to get a continuous flow of music in a public performance was none other than the fat cigar toting, gold medallion swinging and shellsuit wearing fix it man himslf, Mr Jimmy Saville (Now then Now Then, how's about that boys and girls etc...). And this was in 1946! So I guess that kind of makes him the Godfather of Djing as well as the Godfather of Hip Hop fashion (the blunt, the gold, the tracksuits :)) Stewart - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 4:46 PM Subject: Re: [313] first mix If I remember correctly it was probably some of the early Jamacian Soundsystems that did what could be called mixing. But there is also the early rap dj's in the late 70's that were experimenting as well. Someone has probably compiled a history of mixing somewhere on the net. dave - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Ageing UK Radio DJ and Arch Tory Shell Suited Fool, Sir Jimmy Saville reckons he was, back in the forties. Personally, I am sceptical. Jamaican sound systems pioneered the DIY technology in the 50s and 60s, Kool Herc (a Jamaican) probably did the cutting across first, back in the early 70s on his own sound system in NY. As you might know, his aim was to extend the break so to give more uninterrupted dancing. Francis Grasso, disco DJ in NY, invented slip-cueing and was credited with being able to hold disco records together in the mix for over 2 minutes - not bad for live rhythms. Others who helped in the disco era would be Tee Scott, Walter Pettibone, Larry Levan Frankie Knuckles, amongst others. Check out the excellent book Last Night A DJ Saved My Life for a more in depth look. - Original Message - From: Holly MacDonald-Korth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 4:33 PM Subject: [313] first mix hey... my boss asked me last night, and I didn't know. who (or when) first decided to mix records and figured out how to cue and x-fade, etc? what equipment did they use? ie, i assume there weren't mixers with crossfaders then. - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [313] first mix
At the Ann Arbor electronic music colloquium in the fall, Grandmaster Flash talked about how he actually figured out how to pre-hear a record before he played it. Using his electronic know-how (circuits and whatnot) to make a primitive kind of mixer, he said it was something nobody had done before. Can anyone add to this? J -Original Message- From: Holly MacDonald-Korth [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 11:33 AM To: '313@hyperreal.org' Subject: [313] first mix hey... my boss asked me last night, and I didn't know. who (or when) first decided to mix records and figured out how to cue and x-fade, etc? what equipment did they use? ie, i assume there weren't mixers with crossfaders then. - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [313] first mix
I think Phill Grasso is credited (or takes credit) for being the first DJ to have a continous mix of music. This would have been in the mid sixties. He was the resident at Santuary right when the disco thang began to get big. Check Last night a DJ saved my Life (someone help me with author), the book has a definitive history of DJ'ing. Peace, raph -Original Message- From: Holly MacDonald-Korth [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 8:33 AM To: '313@hyperreal.org' Subject: [313] first mix hey... my boss asked me last night, and I didn't know. who (or when) first decided to mix records and figured out how to cue and x-fade, etc? what equipment did they use? ie, i assume there weren't mixers with crossfaders then. - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [313] first mix
LOL it was yo moma;) - Original Message - From: Steven Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 5:04 PM Subject: RE: [313] first mix That was my dad. I recall reading somewhere that the first time someone used 2 turntables to change records at a club was in the early 30s in London somewhere. mad wax | http://www.vinyl.vg - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 9:46 AM Subject: Re: [313] first mix If I remember correctly it was probably some of the early Jamacian Soundsystems that did what could be called mixing. But there is also the early rap dj's in the late 70's that were experimenting as well. Someone has probably compiled a history of mixing somewhere on the net. dave - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [313] first mix
Nah my mum was on the extra deck and the theramin. LOL it was yo moma;) - Original Message - From: Steven Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 5:04 PM Subject: RE: [313] first mix That was my dad. I recall reading somewhere that the first time someone used 2 turntables to change records at a club was in the early 30s in London somewhere. mad wax | http://www.vinyl.vg - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 9:46 AM Subject: Re: [313] first mix If I remember correctly it was probably some of the early Jamacian Soundsystems that did what could be called mixing. But there is also the early rap dj's in the late 70's that were experimenting as well. Someone has probably compiled a history of mixing somewhere on the net. dave - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [313] first mix
I suggest reading Last Night a DJ Saved My Life by Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton. It has one of the best histories on DJing and it's entertaining to boot. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 313@hyperreal.org Subject: Re: [313] first mix Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 11:46:27 -0400 If I remember correctly it was probably some of the early Jamacian Soundsystems that did what could be called mixing. But there is also the early rap dj's in the late 70's that were experimenting as well. Someone has probably compiled a history of mixing somewhere on the net. dave - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
