Does anyone like Breakbeats anymore?

sidewinder · 06-12-2009, 04:18 PM

Now playing: Chris Carter - Apply the Breaks (DJ mix) on the UK label Botchit & Scarper.

This is awesome.

Freebase Dali · 06-13-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sakuradrops915

I am so happy to see every one respond in a positive way. Truthfully, i was expecting people to tell me that they didn't like breaks anymore... as for the type of breaks i like personally...

I am a chick so I have a special place in my heart for vocal breaks...as well as florida breaks because, like i said earlier, i am from Florida lol. I absolutely LOVE dirty breaks and hardcore breaks...Some of my favorites right now are

Dj Fixx
Infiniti
Santana
Deekline and wizard
Screwface
C-vaughn
Dj Trashy
Baby Anne
And OLD dj Icee

to name a few... It is really sad the the scene here in Fl has died away to house and hip hop....

I get so hyped though when I hear a good breaks track, Thanks again for all the positive feedback...

I used to live in Florida when the Breaks scene was kicking down there. We used to go to The Amphitheater in Ybor City and and there were always breaks. Man, I remember that place... the oxygen bars, girls dressed up as sexy rabbits dancing on poles, rotating dancefloor, radio station broadcasting live on Saturday nights.
That was a fun place.

sakuradrops915 · 06-15-2009, 07:46 AM

Yea, those where the days...they sadly made Amp into a hip-hop club. it was called Club 360... haha, because of the rotating dance floor. But recently (thank God) they went out of business.... Now the tech guys that used to work for Amp bought the place and redid the inside. It is reopened as Tantra, named after the sat night parties that Amp used to have... the dancers are back, Glow Boy and Glow Girl are back and so are the bubbles

The place is jammin on sats.... I just wish they would play more breaks and less House... It is definitely worth a visit if you plan on being in town any time. ATM Tony Faline is the resident DJ but I hear they are trying to get Keoki...

Freebase Dali · 06-15-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sakuradrops915

Yea, those where the days...they sadly made Amp into a hip-hop club. it was called Club 360... haha, because of the rotating dance floor. But recently (thank God) they went out of business.... Now the tech guys that used to work for Amp bought the place and redid the inside. It is reopened as Tantra, named after the sat night parties that Amp used to have... the dancers are back, Glow Boy and Glow Girl are back and so are the bubbles

The place is jammin on sats.... I just wish they would play more breaks and less House... It is definitely worth a visit if you plan on being in town any time. ATM Tony Faline is the resident DJ but I hear they are trying to get Keoki...

I think the general trend of the above-ground electronic scene is shifting back towards house in Florida, so you're gonna see more DJs with that on their plates. It's still surprising though, because they don't call it "land-o-breaks" for nothing, and Florida pioneered it's own style of breaks.

Might just be the club though. I don't know. I haven't lived in Florida for 6 years, so I don't really have a feel for the state of the vibe anymore.

jackhammer · 06-15-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

Now playing: Chris Carter - Apply the Breaks (DJ mix) on the UK label Botchit & Scarper.

This is awesome.

I gotta say that I was really disappointed with this

Have you heard Meat Katies Fabriclive mix? That's one damn fine mix.

sidewinder · 06-16-2009, 12:33 AM

Damn, sorry you were disappointed. Anything specific about it? I played it again this morning and one minor complaint I have is that some of the tracks are too long...it could benefit from being mixed up a bit more. But I like most of the tracks.

I have not heard that Meat Katie mix. I know the name from back in the day, not sure if it's just from having heard a few of his tracks on other mixes or if I've heard any of his mixes.

jackhammer · 06-16-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

Damn, sorry you were disappointed. Anything specific about it? I played it again this morning and one minor complaint I have is that some of the tracks are too long...it could benefit from being mixed up a bit more. But I like most of the tracks.

I have not heard that Meat Katie mix. I know the name from back in the day, not sure if it's just from having heard a few of his tracks on other mixes or if I've heard any of his mixes.

I will give it another listen. My main complaint that nothing really stood out and there wasn't enough big fat basslines for me or memorable hooks.

sidewinder · 06-16-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

I will give it another listen. My main complaint that nothing really stood out and there wasn't enough big fat basslines for me or memorable hooks.

Hmm. It seemed to have a good amount of fat basslines to me, but then again we've got different pools of experience when it comes to breakbeat, maybe this is more what I'm used to. Both that and lack of hooks could have something to do with the long-ish tracks, too. If it was more mixed up, more emphasis would be placed on the basslines and hooks...then throw on the next track. I got my hands on that Meat Katie mix last night and will give it a spin soon.

Listening to a Rennie Pilgrem-curated mix right now, Rennie Pilgrem Presents TCR50, disc one mixed by DJ Tamsin. I've had this for many years and one thing I always noticed was a lack of fat basslines in most of the mix (both CDs, actually).

Kool_Dude_HaMeR · 06-17-2009, 08:22 AM

breaks are awesome. so much more interesting and danceable than the repetitive thudding trance crap which seems to be plaguing nightclubs nowadays.

sidewinder · 06-17-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Have you heard Meat Katies Fabriclive mix? That's one damn fine mix.

I am playing this mix now, on the last track actually. I think it's a fine mix but is far too progressive for my taste, when it comes to breaks. Many atmospheric slow-downs (the kind of stuff that always bored/irritated me when I was actually on a dancefloor) and the type of vocal samples typically found in progressive house. I own several progressive breaks sets and like them to a degree, but in general I prefer my breaks a bit darker, colder, more clinical I suppose. Stuff usually labeled as nu-skool, funky, or UK breaks, all of which work best with an abundance of fat basslines. This Meat Katie mix feels a little too warm and accessible. And honestly I feel it seriously lacked fat basslines as well. But I do find it more enjoyable than the TCR50 mix I posted above...which suffered from a bassline deficiency but didn't offer much in their place.

There were definitely several tracks that jumped out at me, and the mix is good in the sense that it's mixed well and flows well. I didn't really dislike any tracks. It's just not what I'd reach for when I want to hear some breaks. Kind of the same way I prefer garage, deep, funky, or jazzy house over progressive house. Any type of progressive electronic brings in elements of trance, and I'm not a fan of trance for the most part. I like it more raw and less atmospheric, if that makes sense.

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06-16-2009, 12:33 AM	#16 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Damn, sorry you were disappointed. Anything specific about it? I played it again this morning and one minor complaint I have is that some of the tracks are too long...it could benefit from being mixed up a bit more. But I like most of the tracks. I have not heard that Meat Katie mix. I know the name from back in the day, not sure if it's just from having heard a few of his tracks on other mixes or if I've heard any of his mixes. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

06-15-2009, 07:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
sakuradrops915 Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 8	Yea, those where the days...they sadly made Amp into a hip-hop club. it was called Club 360... haha, because of the rotating dance floor. But recently (thank God) they went out of business.... Now the tech guys that used to work for Amp bought the place and redid the inside. It is reopened as Tantra, named after the sat night parties that Amp used to have... the dancers are back, Glow Boy and Glow Girl are back and so are the bubbles The place is jammin on sats.... I just wish they would play more breaks and less House... It is definitely worth a visit if you plan on being in town any time. ATM Tony Faline is the resident DJ but I hear they are trying to get Keoki...

06-17-2009, 08:22 AM	#19 (permalink)
Kool_Dude_HaMeR Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Éire Posts: 66	breaks are awesome. so much more interesting and danceable than the repetitive thudding trance crap which seems to be plaguing nightclubs nowadays.