Kowai

I'm a grumpy git when it comes to halloween, but even I was brought under some kind of charm by it this year. Firstly by the kids and then the grown ups. WC and GHB (aka DJ Paul and Windchaser for one night only) played at various times. I think GHB should get a special mention for making sure the music kept playing during the numerous breaks throughout the night. I put together a few Halloween themed interludes for the night along with some sound effects which I'm not sure anyone noticed to be honest, although how you can't tell a chainsaw revving up whilst a woman screams hysterically isn't part of your normal club record is a mystery to me.
Chinatown seemed pretty packed and Jamie of Nanja events did an excellent job of pulling all the various acts/live shows/DJs together. It's not a position I would wish myself into.
Of the costumes, two special mentions from myself. Charlie Brown and the Mormons were my favourites although the Mormons were a bit too realistic to be honest. Perhaps the scariest sight on show in Chinatown.
One of my biggest worries about DJing at the party was that the type of music that GHB and myself like to play usually wouldn't go down well at all. Fueled by the pioneering spirit of musical boundary pushing (free bar) GHB didn't pull any punches and I was surprised to see the floor respond to lovely big fat breaks. That said we did throw in a few crowd pleasers and apart from a minor dabble in drum and bass we didn't send too many people screaming from the dance floor. The Beastie Boys/Gorillaz mash up I did for the night is available from HERE. Enjoy.

If any of you who were there would like to come and see me and GHB do our thing again you've got the chance to do so in only two weeks time, at Edge, with a whole host of other excellent DJs. Read all about it HERE.

So all in all a great night, rounded up with a couple of very western fights. Well done boys. Everyone is full of a deep sense of respect and awe for you now. Alcohol and testosterone eh?

Plugs

3K is all ready to roll. GHB with WC again. In attendance also will be Daisuke, Abu and Asuka helping us to rock Edge on Saturday Nov 12th for a paltry 1000 yen including a drink. That's only two and half quid/3 and half Euros/9300 Venezuelan Bolivar to get in. More information on GH. What is it with these pasty foreigners with their stupid nicknames? Come down and find out.

Second plug is for a PLUG-in. I really should write headlines for the Sun (You're not getting a link to that shit). Downloaded this the other day and it's fantastic. Its free, it's called PROTOPLASM and you can get it right here . Pad heaven.

Lotus

Lotus was very pleasant last night. It's amazing what a difference a good sound system can do for your music. On a personal tip, many thanks to my friend Messyman for mastering some of my tunes. Last night was the first time I've heard them on speakers that don't belong to me and, mixed in amongst other tracks, for once I wasn't cringing over the sound quality. Just the music quality. Hoho. AKA Kelv, I met Messyman when we both lived in Madrid. It was the first time either of us had met a 'real' person through the internet which was the inspiration for many a joke. We got in touch through the former incarnation of Mp3.com and incredibly, out of the hundreds of thousands of people from all over the globe making appalling music on there, there was this one guy who made shit hot music.....and lived a minute's walk from my front door. Unfotunately Kelv's a bit quiet on the music front these days. Fortunately he is very active with his camera. Go and get one of his prints, his photos are awesome.

Back to Lotus, hopefully we can make it a monthly night. Last night me and GHB did seperate sets. The new Ableton 5 seems to be just a bit too much for my little old laptop to handle. A lot of clipping and distortion which was a shame. Still, I can always go back to 4 which was always solid as a rock. No more automatic beat warping though :sob:

That was interesting wasn't it? :geek:

STUNNING day here in Hiroshima today. God I love autumn. Went for a wander round the Food festival today which was nice although I couldn't be arsed to queue up for something on a stick despite really wanting Okonomiyaki on some hashi. Did see some great Taiko though which I always enjoy.

Tomorrow I'm going to @nima mainly to check out some of friend and WC designer Jun*t's VJing. Check out Green Youth Society's homepage for some of his work and also the newly opened blog as Jun prepares for his world trip next year. It's all in Japanese but even if you don't understand it, it's worth a visit for the graphics/art.

DJ Hype

Yet another holiday weekend here. Not sure my insides can take much more of them. Twas a goody though as Bass Instinct brought in yet another massive name from the world that is drum and bass , DJ Hype. At least then there was someone older than me in Chinatown. Infact, after reading a couple of Hype's biogs its very possible that the last time I saw him play was at The Rocket in London. About 14 years ago. :depressed:

Anyway, last night was excellent. I'm not one for D 'n' B all night long but had a wicked time. A good crowd who were up for it and I managed to refuse the offer of a free Tequilla which could have made the night so very different. It was nice to see Hype dancing after his set too. He obviously just loves the music.

We were also lucky to bump into and secure the services of Asuka for our 12th Nov (now confirmed) date at Edge. One of Hiroshima's legion of female DJs, Asuka is possibly one of the best DJs in town. I shouldn't really have to highlight her sex but then again, in a decade of clubbing and being generally 'into' music back in the UK, I don't remember meeting even one female DJ. In Hiroshima I've met atleast 5. All playing different styles but with one common factor, they're all shit hot. Far less talk and a lot more action.

There are some photos from the night HERE

Out and about in Autumn

The weather's getting beautiful as Autumn arrives. What better way to celebrate than spending lots of time in smoke filled clubs and bars?
After a fairly quiet summer WC and Little Foreigner will be teaming up again at least 3 times in the next month and a bit. First up is at Lotus (which is in the same building as Opium on the 5th floor) for some more relaxed beats than normal. Lotus has an awesome sound system and all though it won't be a night to dance on tables, it's a very pleasant place to chill. Come along pre-club, or stay the night.
We'll be getting spooky for the Halloween party at Chinatown too. Expect a slightly different set for this night.
And last but not by no means least will be a night at Bar Edge, most probably on Saturday the 12th of November. I'll confirm that date and other DJs soon. This will be a night to dance on the tables and I, personally, can't wait to put Edge's awesome sound system to the test.