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by great_magnet
Fri Jun 03, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Anteaters, respect.
Replies: 123
Views: 24331

Re: Anteaters, respect.

http://wtfhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/alpaca-with-punk-hair.jpg Hey you! Not you, the smug little upstart in the tight jeans and artfully scuffed loafers. Think you're such a unique little snowflake because you listen to obscure Swedish math rock that's only been released on a Japanese live ...
by great_magnet
Fri May 13, 2011 2:38 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: Dub FKN Step - Melbourne Dubstep Event.
Replies: 95
Views: 20011

Re: Dub FKN Step - Melbourne Dubstep Event.

I'm not point the finger at you directly mate. Just think that your response was typical of the pervading border protection attitude. There was no bitterness in my rant at all, I've got nothing to be bitter about. I just think it's a shit approach to take the piss out of a promoter no matter what th...
by great_magnet
Fri May 13, 2011 1:56 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: Dub FKN Step - Melbourne Dubstep Event.
Replies: 95
Views: 20011

Re: Dub FKN Step - Melbourne Dubstep Event.

another reason why not such a good idea to promote it on here :P Damning evidence right there that Melbourne Beats has dissolved into not much more than an insular parading ground of secret handshakes, petty in-jokes and point scoring bullying on anyone who dares to promote or discuss anything outs...
by great_magnet
Fri May 13, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: The Music
Topic: Dub FKN Step - Melbourne Dubstep Event.
Replies: 95
Views: 20011

Re: Dub FKN Step - Melbourne Dubstep Event.

another reason why not such a good idea to promote it on here :P Damning evidence right there that Melbourne Beats has dissolved into not much more than an insular parading ground of secret handshakes, petty in-jokes and point scoring bullying on anyone who dares to promote or discuss anything outs...
by great_magnet
Fri May 06, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: Mixes
Topic: Critical Music - RA Label Of The Month - Kasra Mix
Replies: 1
Views: 765

Critical Music - RA Label Of The Month - Kasra Mix

Anyway, whilst I am commenting I suggest you check out the below article and associated mix from Kasra.

http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?1306

Some really good tunes and a well sequenced mix. Big.
by great_magnet
Fri May 06, 2011 11:12 am
Forum: Mixes
Topic: mrj - Progressive House - 3 Deck Mixes
Replies: 12
Views: 3764

Re: mrj - Progressive House - 3 Deck Mixes

my post was in jest! ive downloaded the other one and uploaded to permahost! http://www.dubstep.com.au/mixes/02.Mrj-Progressive.House-February.2011.mp3 I knew yours was! Was referring to Direkt's comments. Anyway - hope y'all enjoy the mixes. I have listened to both and enjoyed them - not bad for a...
by great_magnet
Fri May 06, 2011 10:26 am
Forum: Mixes
Topic: mrj - Progressive House - 3 Deck Mixes
Replies: 12
Views: 3764

Re: mrj - Progressive House - 3 Deck Mixes

Direkt wrote:
huge wrote:im not going to download this
:scr1pt:

mainly because it's regressive house... sorry mrj
Why bother posting that? Why not just be gracious about it?

It's a pretty personal thing posting a mix up for someone that doesn't do it very often.
by great_magnet
Fri Mar 25, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: Production & Technology
Topic: FOR SALE : 2 x Pioneer CDJ-400
Replies: 0
Views: 1537

FOR SALE : 2 x Pioneer CDJ-400

2 x Pioneer CDJ-400 for sale. VG condition. $900 for both or $500 each. PM if you're interested.

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http://www.pioneer.com.au/en/Products/A ... DJ400.aspx
by great_magnet
Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:16 am
Forum: Mixes
Topic: Marcus Intalex Soul:ution Radio - Vol 17
Replies: 24
Views: 4119

Re: Marcus Intalex Soul:ution Radio - Vol 17

I'm referring to minimalism in terms of a sense of space as opposed to minimal elements being involved in the track. Poor choice of words perhaps.

Anyway, it's all semantics. I really enjoyed this.
by great_magnet
Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:31 am
Forum: Mixes
Topic: Marcus Intalex Soul:ution Radio - Vol 17
Replies: 24
Views: 4119

Re: Marcus Intalex Soul:ution Radio - Vol 17

Once you get past the first half hour of technical/rustiness issues the next 40 minutes are fantastic. I'm with Quick in terms of enjoying the influences from techno/minimalism. A lot of dnb sounds way too dense and chaotic for my ears. On the other I hand, I appreciate the autonomic sound but somet...
by great_magnet
Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:01 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: choon of the day
Replies: 8192
Views: 935061

Re: choon of the day

gvYbRmZupZA This guy is so good. Serious slow motion business. His new EP on Workshop is insane. cvSRdjbWopg Amazing track off an amazing album. Would love to hear this on a proper system. The word 'deep' gets thrown around fairly easily in electronic circles. This is one thousand leagues under the...
by great_magnet
Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:26 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Book thread...
Replies: 862
Views: 126789

Re: The Book thread...

quiet roar wrote:Wow, big call, GM!

I liked it, too, but not that much.
Purely based on the fact that I have only been reading textbooks for the last 12 months!

It's a country mile behind Lethem...
by great_magnet
Mon Dec 20, 2010 2:11 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Book thread...
Replies: 862
Views: 126789

Re: The Book thread...

system wrote:not sure if i've recommended it previously, but d.b.c. pierre's "lights out in wonderland" is a cracking read.
Seconded. Big return to form. Dark, poignant, wistful and wise. Best thing I have read since Jonathan Lethem's 'Fortress of Solitude'.
by great_magnet
Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:48 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Over 30's Crowd.....
Replies: 248
Views: 45357

Re: The Over 30's Crowd.....

Retzie, thanks for the clarification. My original point was that this whole discussion is a hotbed of misunderstanding. Point proven by all (me included). Perhaps I didn't express myself as eloquently as I intended. Bo & Dan - if either of you knew me more than just as a name you used to see on ...
by great_magnet
Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Over 30's Crowd.....
Replies: 248
Views: 45357

Re: The Over 30's Crowd.....

Not at all Dan. Just don't like it when people feel like they have to state their position - those that do and those that don't. Just do what you want and don't justify it or celebrate it.

I'm glad to hear it GK. As someone who was always there for the music that makes me happy.
by great_magnet
Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Over 30's Crowd.....
Replies: 248
Views: 45357

Re: The Over 30's Crowd.....

No need to proudly display your straight edge badge either Retzie, it just comes across as the worst kind of holier than thou posturing - even if it wasn't meant as such. There is an almighty assumption that dance music requires getting totally fuckeyed and I've had enough conversations with reform...
by great_magnet
Fri Nov 19, 2010 2:36 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Over 30's Crowd.....
Replies: 248
Views: 45357

Re: The Over 30's Crowd.....

Hey Liz, sneaking in some net time on a quiet Friday at work.... Only thread I'm really qualified to chat in these days!
by great_magnet
Fri Nov 19, 2010 2:31 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The Over 30's Crowd.....
Replies: 248
Views: 45357

Re: The Over 30's Crowd.....

I'll remind you all of your harden the fuck up evangelism when you're deep into the wrong side of 35. No need to proudly display your straight edge badge either Retzie, it just comes across as the worst kind of holier than thou posturing - even if it wasn't meant as such.
by great_magnet
Wed Sep 01, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: The test of time
Replies: 60
Views: 10932

Re: The test of time

This:

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Listen to it now and reference what's happening in bass music - Dub Gussett, 6/8 War, Rino's Prayer etc.

Whole album is fucking amazing.
by great_magnet
Tue Aug 17, 2010 2:18 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: Honeysmack vs Voitek live on recovery circa late 90's
Replies: 14
Views: 2785

Re: Honeysmack vs Voitek live on recovery circa late 90's

Scottie :smt006

Has been a while hasn't it?
by great_magnet
Tue Aug 17, 2010 12:34 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: Honeysmack vs Voitek live on recovery circa late 90's
Replies: 14
Views: 2785

Re: Honeysmack vs Voitek live on recovery circa late 90's

Honeysmack playing in an old caravan at some dodgy side stage at Earthcore back in about 05 was the absolute highlight. Heavy beats, dirty 303 with 80's pop accapellas. So good. Ask LMB.
by great_magnet
Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:03 am
Forum: The Music
Topic: choon of the day
Replies: 8192
Views: 935061

Re: choon of the day

This track is making me all misty eyed for Double O Bar circa Lady Erica dropping bombs in 2001....

There is so much good music around at the moment!

Watch the posted video on YouTube.

by great_magnet
Tue Jul 06, 2010 6:02 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: choon of the day
Replies: 8192
Views: 935061

Re: choon of the day

Amazing tune. Gets me every time. Sunrise Dub is brilliant too. dXYDfr-TxYc Cool. I was after some of this sorta house a while back on acquiring some really deep, chilled house from Calibre. What's the genre name? Who else should I look out for? This probably sits within the gentler end of the dub ...
by great_magnet
Mon Jul 05, 2010 4:50 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: choon of the day
Replies: 8192
Views: 935061

Re: choon of the day

Amazing tune. Gets me every time. Sunrise Dub is brilliant too.

Watch the posted video on YouTube.

by great_magnet
Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:48 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Hap-eeeeyyyahhh Birthday mrj!
Replies: 36
Views: 5761

Re: Hap-eeeeyyyahhh Birthday mrj!

Memo From The Department Of Poministerial Corrections RE: Entering Your Thirties With Grace Dear Joshua, It has been brought to the attention of the Department that you have recently entered into your third decade on our illustrious planet. We congratulate you on this lofty achievement and trust tha...
by great_magnet
Sat Feb 13, 2010 8:14 am
Forum: The Music
Topic: Techno lovers, please help
Replies: 18
Views: 3723

Re: Techno lovers, please help

anything on sandwell district or ostgut That. Patricularly Sandwell (Function, Regis, Silent Servant etc). Other options: Levon Vincent Horizontal Ground Cheap & Deep Productions Frozen Border Peter Van Hoesen Donato Dozzy Giorgio Gigli Mike Dehnert Omar-S Tobias Hauntologists Ben Klock Shed Ma...
by great_magnet
Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:12 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: My 10 most important albums of the decade 2000 - 2009
Replies: 96
Views: 21411

Re: My 10 most important albums of the decade 2000 - 2009

I'm definitely going to have a crack at this too, now that I am on holidays. Nice thread D. Agreed on taking on the mixes as well, needs to be done.
by great_magnet
Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:30 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: Now Playing...
Replies: 4795
Views: 438214

Re: Now Playing...

Random Friday cameo. High MB.

Currently listening to this:

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This is what they play in 2 step heaven.
by great_magnet
Fri May 22, 2009 4:46 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Anteaters, respect.
Replies: 123
Views: 24331

Re: Anteaters, respect.

Don't look at his lady, don't touch his ride and don't even think about doing his line of fire ants. Nigga ain't playin, he will straight up murder your ass. Sure, I can hear y'all think, that's some cold shit right there, but you ain't been where Alphonse has been. Gangster. http://i3.photobucket.c...
by great_magnet
Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:43 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: 2 unlimited - no limit
Replies: 38
Views: 3961

Re: 2 unlimited - no limit

Aww, you're making me all nostalgic:

Watch the posted video on YouTube.

Watch the posted video on YouTube.

Watch the posted video on YouTube.

I could go on.... Sesame's Treat, Here's Johnny etc etc...

Hi MB, been a while!
by great_magnet
Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:20 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: *BEATS WORKING: LAST PARTY: SAT 18th OCT @ Miss L's*
Replies: 127
Views: 14357

Re: *BEATS WORKING: LAST PARTY: SAT 18th OCT @ Miss L's*

Out of posting and clubbing retirement to say thank you for a corker of a night. Took me straight back to 2005 - great vibe, great tunes and smiling faces all round. Have to join the chorus of respect to the BW crew for being a true foundation of the scene. DC all the way for set of the night for me...
by great_magnet
Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:57 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: What the hell does M.A.N.D.Y. stand for ??
Replies: 8
Views: 1174

My Auntie Norma Drowned Yesterday
by great_magnet
Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:46 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: Phil Hartnoll & Myagi@Lucky Break 7 July Miss Libertine
Replies: 166
Views: 26529

Tough Break :: The Schapelle Corby benefit gig
by great_magnet
Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:04 am
Forum: The Music
Topic: Phil Hartnoll & Myagi@Lucky Break 7 July Miss Libertine
Replies: 166
Views: 26529

Dear Sir slash Madam, RE: 777 lucky break; I am interested to know how after years of these "Breaks" events as I hear them fondly called, how do these unfearing hellcats keep pulling clever names for parties out of their asses please? "Lucky Break" - jesus christ i cant even wor...
by great_magnet
Thu Mar 22, 2007 6:54 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: ben cousins
Replies: 109
Views: 10604

All right stop, read what the papers mention Ben is back with a brand new suspension Something grabbed a hold of me tightly Flew like a drop punt daily and nightly Will it ever stop yo I don't know Turn off the lights and I'll glow To the extreme I thread the pack with a handball Light up the G, tok...
by great_magnet
Sat May 13, 2006 4:55 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Melbourne Stencil Festival
Replies: 97
Views: 7988

breaksRbest wrote:
lynt wrote:Let's hit it.

The Lucky Coq?
They should open one in Daylseford called The Happy Qunt...

:wink:
by great_magnet
Sat May 13, 2006 4:50 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I wanna ask the smart music people.....
Replies: 17
Views: 2064

I set my iTunes to upload all files as mp3 and then burn as audio files. Makes life very easy and works best with the cdj's. I've had a few peeps plug their iRiver into my Mac and all has been fine (through USB). Open your music folder through Finder and then it's a simple drag and drop proposition....
by great_magnet
Fri May 12, 2006 6:55 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: stage fright
Replies: 26
Views: 3578

It's all about warding off the inevitable entrance of the Grey Boy...
by great_magnet
Fri May 12, 2006 6:53 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: choon of the day
Replies: 8192
Views: 935061

Ag3nT[]0raNg3 wrote:yup. like that one too! huhuhu.
While you're at it, check out Huggotron.
by great_magnet
Fri May 12, 2006 6:51 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: choon of the day
Replies: 8192
Views: 935061

It's all about Minimal Deepness. Tune.
by great_magnet
Fri May 12, 2006 6:48 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: choon of the day
Replies: 8192
Views: 935061

Check this:

Martinez :: Shadowboxer (Trentemoller Remix)

:wink:
by great_magnet
Fri May 12, 2006 6:44 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: choon of the day
Replies: 8192
Views: 935061

I'm with James, Switch mix is where it's at.
by great_magnet
Fri May 12, 2006 6:30 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Quote from Danger Mouse
Replies: 27
Views: 3561

Prog rock or STFU.
by great_magnet
Fri May 12, 2006 6:29 pm
Forum: The Music
Topic: Now Playing...
Replies: 4795
Views: 438214

We do not pretend to have achieved perfection, but we do have a system and it works. Your choice is to join us and live in piece or pursue your present course and face obliteration...

TUNE!

Was just listening to Blinded By Science. 8)
by great_magnet
Fri May 12, 2006 6:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Happy Birthday Killeye
Replies: 25
Views: 3248

Happy Birthday!! 8)
by great_magnet
Fri May 12, 2006 6:06 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: TEN YEARS OF NOTHING - not one fucking thing!
Replies: 62164
Views: 4390530

He's clearly done that before, didn't even blink. Or get a drop on her.
by great_magnet
Fri May 12, 2006 5:10 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: BREAKS TROPHY BATTLE-ROCK LIKE THISvHOT WAX SALON-PHOTOS
Replies: 207
Views: 15976

:lol:

As you were...
by great_magnet
Fri May 12, 2006 5:01 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: TEN YEARS OF NOTHING - not one fucking thing!
Replies: 62164
Views: 4390530

calstro wrote:
The Mixtress wrote: I keep using shortcuts like "ur" and "2" and "in2" etc. Very unprof.
Thats a nasty habit I'm trying to break....
It's not too bad in emails but when you start putting them in memo's...
I once said "word" to a suggestion my boss made in a meeting...
by great_magnet
Fri May 12, 2006 4:58 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: BREAKS TROPHY BATTLE-ROCK LIKE THISvHOT WAX SALON-PHOTOS
Replies: 207
Views: 15976

I'm watching you Wysowksi, always watching you...

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:wink:
by great_magnet
Fri May 12, 2006 4:49 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: TEN YEARS OF NOTHING - not one fucking thing!
Replies: 62164
Views: 4390530

Fuck 60 months in the goat arse :evil: How eloquent and lady-like... :P :smt098 I was quoting a friend of mine. Has real impact don't you think? The first time she ever said it I was like :shock: :shock: dude... Quite partial to it nowdays though.. my Mum would be so proud.. You're quite partial to...