The bird's eye view from Whiskey Bar's DJ studio booth is unlike anything I've ever experienced before: countless colorful flashing lights, infinitely spinning vinyl, thumping sound blasting from huge speakers, too many buttons dials and knobs to count, all set at the pinnacle of a packed dance floor of gorgeous people! #showmetheway was lucky enough to share the view and get up close and personal with the mastermind behind our Saturday night sound : DJ Steve Marxx
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| practiced hands mixing beats |
For thirteen years, DJ Steve Marxx has perfected his sound all over the globe, exclusively using tradition hard turntables - that's right - everything you hear while you're shaking it on the dance floor is completely hand mixed. (He even carries a messenger bag of physical records, just in case) This peppy open format style leaves Marxx complete freedom to mix, scratch and transition the songs he chooses. And it is absolutely incredible to watch him at work - he is as active and entertaining as the beats he's spinning! Marxx is in constant motion - from turntable to turntable to mixer to headphones and back, all while systematically planning the next brilliant song transition to super-charge the night's mood. Expect to hear (the entire or just a second or two) of your favorite hits but don't be surprised if you get a peek at the future chart toppers, Marxx is passionate about staying on the forefront of music trends. (Of the moment: his favorite pick to sample is "Pump Up The Jam (7" version) by Technotronic feat. Felly! Check it out!) However, Marxx doesn't just play for himself, he leaves the control up to the crowd and mixes and matches to their mood. If you're feeling the beats - SHOUT IT OUT! - not only is the he energized by your cheers but he gets insight on what you came out to hear. Loud equals fun.
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| a simple sketch of the confusion of hard tables |
To set the mood for a perfect dance night, avariety of elements have to come together; I never realized just how much of the night's tone is set by the combination of right equipment, the right music, flawless transitions and a sharp minded, experienced DJ. The DJ needs to know how to lead a crowd and how to follow a crowd and constantly play to the entire scene. Nor did I realize just how intensely physical hard table hand mixing is, Marxx barely had time to chat! I couldn't help but be moved by the energy and music Marxx was spinning - I often caught myself subconsciously shaking it while taking notes! And I still have to look up definitions for bpm, mix, freq, res, delay, feedback, loop, cue, and hp filters...it's wayy more than just two turntables and a mixer! The next time you find yourself out having an amazing time on the Saturday night dance floor - take a second to look up under the chandelier and give a moment's appreciation for the man behind the music DJ Steve Marxx !
#showmetheway
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| DJ Steve Marxx |
