Member Since: 11/27/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/djkooshie
Band Members: 1---DJ Kooshie. DJ/Remixer/Producer/Song Writer
H.O.T - The History of Turntablism
June 10 - August 27, 2006
Ever since Edison invented the phonograph, someone has entertained us with unique mixes of recorded music. That someone is the DJ. Turntablism is the history of disc jockeying, be it on a parlor victrola, over the radio, at a dance or performing in a techno club. It is part technology and part pop culture driven by artistic expression of the DJ creating a groove. Digital technology has enhanced the traditional spinning of the record platter to create a world explosion of do-it-yourself music making. One of the most prominent centers of the techno DJ community is here in SE Michigan.
This exhibit traces the parallel development of the 'turntable' equipment, mixing/looping and the DJ as artist through graphic panels, museum objects and video interviews. Visitors can become hands-on DJ's operating a 1917 Victor Talking Machine and a dual iPod DJ mixing board. DJ performances and workshops will be conducted in association with the H.o.T. festival, July 29, 2006, held in the Sloan Museum courtyard.
Influences: Yoji Biomehanika, Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, Voodoo & Serano, Matt Darey, Ferry Corsten, Armin Van Buuren, DJ Icey, Baby Anne, Paul Oakenfold, Johnny Vicious, DuMonde, Alpazone, Trance Authority, DJ Ideal, DJ Romeo, Mike Adams, and my big brother Matt.
Be sure to check out my friend's band about to make it big, just got signed recently and working on an album. Anchors For Reality!!! Check em' out in a city near you!
Also, myself and several DJ friends are here. Go check it out for music, links, and other goodies!!
Also be sure to check out my personal friend's pages. DJ's, Producers, and Vocalists. Each are talented, and good friends to me!!
Sounds Like: Unique. Very Original, and Unusual.
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