MIX 102.7FM mastermix 4 u peeps to listen and download

[MIX1027FMDJ]

Was listening to this last night and I realized that I should shared this mix with you to listen and download.

I want you to listen to see what a solid CORRECT mix should really sound like. It should contain all elements of dance music, freestyle, house, classic, commercial..etc and then be put together by a competent DJ who has the experience and musical knowledge to make all the genres of dance come together into a continuous energy laden mix.

Not tooting my horn because I mixed this, but the shows ratings said a lot about the way I put these mixes together, the listeners liked them because everyone got to hear what kind of dance music they liked, simple as that....and to me when your audience likes it then you are on target. Ask yourself when was the last time you heard all elements of dance mixed in...because we are usually forced either to listen to ALL freestyle or ALL house etc...

Another reason I want the mix to be here is so DJ's that are on this forum have an opportunity to learn from it. I remember back in the good old days I listened to the Disco 92 mix shows and took note of what tracks were played and how they were presented, that is how we learn...we learn from people who demonstrated excellence in their craft and this skill is passed on down to the "new guys" so they can get better.

I do this not because I have an ego, but I want new DJs to get better so at least I can listen to one who is good...can't say that about these DJs today since many are just button pushers and not turntable jocks.

Just for the record I used my setup for all of the 102.7 radio mixes I did which consisted of 4 Technics 1200's and a dual cd deck. I used the cd deck almost never, but sometimes I had to burn a track to cd just to play it on cd so I can bleep the curse words out of it because these mixes are done in real time live. I am proud to say that my stuff is ALWAYS live, because most CANNOT do what I do live running 4 turntable, and my DJ reputation is being on point perfect while I mix live. That is the level I have always strived for and so can anyone else as well if they really want it that bad.

Anyway enjoy the mix and also let you know that this is the version that went on the air, meaning that is a first gen digital copy off my master so it should sound really good through your speakers.

If you guy want more of the radio MIX 102.7 mixes let me know, they are all an hour long.

Click the link below to listen or download and burn to cd to play in your car..

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/1/12/630398/Rocca1027FM.mp3

 

[Phantazma]

Thanks for the mix! I grew up with this traditional way of mixing and there's no doubt it flows so much better in a club. I like the song selections especially the version you played of "thief of hearts".

My only critique would be around 11:20 mark when you're mixing in RicK Astley. It sounds like there is too much going on.You did a great job mixing in and out of the two versions of "Where are you tonight". Reminds me of how it used to be done.

With that being said I also appreciate the newer form of mixng from the likes of Tim "Spinnin" Schomer. His style is more suited for CD's and Radio. It just makes it more exciting to hear without having to listen too a long loop of beats.

I always been a beats type of person but people now in days suffer from ADD and have less patience to hear an epic 8 or 10 min song with long loop of beats. Anyhow, I think there's is niche for both styles of mixing.

 

[MIX1027FMDJ]

Thanks for the mix! I grew up with this traditional way of mixing and there's no doubt it flows so much better in a club. I like the song selections especially the version you played of "thief of hearts".
My only critique would be around 11:20 mark when you're mixing in RicK Astley. It sounds like there is too much going on.You did a great job mixing in and out of the two versions of "Where are you tonight". Reminds me of how it used to be done.
With that being said I also appreciate the newer form of mixng from the likes of Tim "Spinnin" Schomer. His style is more suited for CD's and Radio. It just makes it more exciting to hear without having to listen too a long loop of beats.
I always been a beats type of person but people now in days suffer from ADD and have less patience to hear an epic 8 or 10 min song with long loop of beats. Anyhow, I think there's is niche for both styles of mixing.

Listened to the 11:20 mark, not sure what you mean there..only two tracks running at that point, out of Marshall Jefferson and into Rick Astley..maybe can you be a bit more specific.

As far as the ADD peeps, well I can't do anything about them however I am a real true big room club dj, that just happens to play on the radio exactly how I play in clubs. That is the whole premise of the mix show..to bring the club to the radio station...always has and always will.

The cd style of mixing that I think you are referring to is the problem. A real dj is a club dj, not a cd bedroom dj or someone who can use beatlock on a cd player and then think they can dj. That is a button pusher...or a FADJ which translates to "fake ass dj". It cannot be any other way, because playing on radio is major league and if you can't do it properly club style like it is supposed to be you should not be on radio, but the truth is that these so called music station PD's who don't know their ass from their elbow in regards to mix shows done properly take these weak dj because these dj's do it for FREE..got it FREE !!!

As for me I will not listen to these clown dj's who mix for the ADD crowd, and to be very honest if they mixed that shit in a club they would get fired the first time out.

Think about it why do people club hop these days, because the DJ AND MUSIC sucks. Back in the GOOD club days, people stayed at the same club the entire night because the DJ and the music was terrific. I prefer to spin like it was in the good days. If people don't want to listen I could care less, but they do and for good reason. The real listeners are not stupid they know the deal and that is who I play for...music enthusiasts not ADD doped up knuckleheads.

 

[MIX1027FMDJ]

With that being said I also appreciate the newer form of mixng from the likes of Tim "Spinnin" Schomer. His style is more suited for CD's and Radio.

Just wanted to say that I am glad you like the mix because you are capable of musical critical thinking and that I respect.

But as to the "new" form of mixing, guess you can call it ADD mixing because that is what they do ad Pulse and KTU here in NYC now. Music mixing is supposed to take you on a journey not just be radio version after radio version spliced up together under the guise of a mix. Those entry and exit beats are needed to transition tracks like I am sure you know.

I am not hating, but I prefer the club way not the cd ADD style of mixing.

 

[ronnie d]

Tony Rocca working the mix ! as usual rocca quality. outstanding😀😀

 

[Phantazma]

Listened to the 11:20 mark, not sure what you mean there..only two tracks running at that point, out of Marshall Jefferson and into Rick Astley..maybe can you be a bit more specific.

Around the 11:20 mark the horns from the Rick Astley song comes in while the piano from the Marshall song is still going. They just don't blend (I don't mean the beat) but both rhythms don't flow. It's something minor that most people won't pick up on unless if it went on throughout the whole song.The piano is more of a "funky" sound while the horns are more tropical sounding.The beat is fine but both of these sounds don't compliment each other.

There's a niche for both ways of mixing. Most people don't have the patience to sit though 4 mins of an intro to a song.Especially on radio or when you're in your car waiting for some vocals to come in. Like I said, I grew up on this way of mixing and this is more of my style but we are a dying breed lol.

 

[cobz01]

There's a niche for both ways of mixing. Most people don't have the patience to sit though 4 mins of an intro to a song.Especially on radio or when you're in your car waiting for some vocals to come in. Like I said, I grew up on this way of mixing and this is more of my style but we are a dying breed lol.[/QUOTE]


I have to agree.. I like the club mixing as well.. Like the original hot 97 saturday night dance party from the late 80's when freestyle was at its peak.. The friday night hot mixes were great as well..

But this lastest mix from tony is quite good... I liked it, but prefer the club kind of mixing..

 

[MIX1027FMDJ]

There's a niche for both ways of mixing. Most people don't have the patience to sit though 4 mins of an intro to a song.Especially on radio or when you're in your car waiting for some vocals to come in. Like I said, I grew up on this way of mixing and this is more of my style but we are a dying breed lol.

I have to agree.. I like the club mixing as well.. Like the original hot 97 saturday night dance party from the late 80's when freestyle was at its peak.. The friday night hot mixes were great as well..
But this lastest mix from tony is quite good... I liked it, but prefer the club kind of mixing..[/QUOTE]

Thanks bro...but it is club mixing. I NEVER mix "radio" style.

 

[Kid Heartbreak]

While I have much respect for the art of live mixing, I never made a mix tape/CD that way or even close (at least not anything I was looking to sell). For well over a decade now, I've been using computer editing software. There's just so much more you can do like that. Even before that I would use a 4 track to make my mixes on. I understand that it makes the whole thing much easier, but why would I care to do things the hard way if no one gives a f*ck anymore. People don't care about or respect the art of mixing like back in the day, so who would appreciate it? Besides, there's just so much more you can do with editing software or even just a 4 track.

 

[MIX1027FMDJ]

While I have much respect for the art of live mixing, I never made a mix tape/CD that way or even close (at least not anything I was looking to sell). For well over a decade now, I've been using computer editing software. There's just so much more you can do like that. Even before that I would use a 4 track to make my mixes on. I understand that it makes the whole thing much easier, but why would I care to do things the hard way if no one gives a f*ck anymore. People don't care about or respect the art of mixing like back in the day, so who would appreciate it? Besides, there's just so much more you can do with editing software or even just a 4 track.

See that is the difference...it seems that you would be more of a studio dj where I am a club dj.

You would be very surprised to see what a real good club dj can do with vinyl...Things a studio, cd or pushbutton dj can never do. The reason I say that is because I am very sure not many on here has ever seen a real good dj work his magic with turntables and vinyl.

Studio dj's have their place and I would classify it more as production than dj'ing per se, but for me if you can't do it live you are not dj'ing.

It's like going to a concert and instead of the act being there live, you watch a pre-recorded version of their show...WTF???

 

[Kid Heartbreak]

See that is the difference...it seems that you would be more of a studio dj where I am a club dj.

You would be very surprised to see what a real good club dj can do with vinyl...Things a studio, cd or pushbutton dj can never do. The reason I say that is because I am very sure not many on here has ever seen a real good dj work his magic with turntables and vinyl.

Studio dj's have their place and I would classify it more as production than dj'ing per se, but for me if you can't do it live you are not dj'ing.

It's like going to a concert and instead of the act being there live, you watch a pre-recorded version of their show...WTF???

I totally see what you're saying and I too would consider myself a studio dj whose work should be more properly classified as production rather than dj'ing. But production is an artform in and of itself. I prefer to classify it like that as I don't want to be grouped in with djs just looking to spin live at a club or party. I've always been totally more focused on my mixtapes/CDs (done Chicago style which means tons of editing and switching up songs very quickly). That's a whole different artform than conventional djing. But I have kicked it like that, so I know what you're talking about. I still whenever possible use vinyl in my mixes. Believe it or not, there's a lot of club djs that don't ever mix with vinyl anymore. Any live gigs I do, I come with only vinyl. It's happened before that I couldn't do my set as planned cuz they didn't have vinyl turntables, only the CD turntables (I had to go back to my car and get whatever CDs I had with me and wing it LOL).