Ultra Music Festival 13 Sigh. I don't even know where to begin. I guess I'll start with the good stuff. With very rare exception, every DJ and band I saw totally kicked ass. If an act was playing for 50 people for 50,000, it didn't matter, they played like they were rock stars, and their energy was always contagious. Also, when it all came together, and 75,000-150,000 were dancing to the same beat, it was truly a sight to behold and unlike anything I've ever been a part of. Moments like that almost made me forget about all the [...]
My report on the Ultra Music Festival is coming soon. It will be epic, believe me. Until then, here are a couple classics to hold you all over. The KLF What Time Is Love (Pure Trance Original) What Time Is Love (Pure Trance Mix 2) During my time in Miami I found one record store, Uncle Sam's Music in South Beach. It's a very good store, and if you are ever in the greater Miami area and don't want to blow [...]
This will most likely be my only post for the week. Barring any further disruption (...long story) I will be heading to Miami this Thursday for the Ultra Music Festival to see Duran Duran, Underworld, Hybrid, Pendulum, Erasure, Royksopp, Ed Rush & Optical, The Chemical Brothers and about a billion other electronic acts. I'm getting to South Beach on Thursday afternoon. The concert, however, does not start until Friday afternoon, so if anyone out there has any entertainment recommendations for someone who does not like to go to clubs, get shitfaced and have creepy anonymous sex [...]
I know I promised more stuff like my last post, but I'm going to have to interrupt that plan for a bit because today I got something utterly amazing in the mail. Woot! My man in Australia came through in spades and I am now the proud owner of a Dreamcast Collection vinyl record! I talked about this ealier, but in case you aren't familar; Sega recently released a new [...]
Before I get to tonight's weird-ass post, I would like to thank all of you who left words of encouragement after my last couple of posts. I wasn't fishing for the compliments when I wrote the posts, but they were still nice to hear. In case anyone is wondering, I'm using a replacement turntable for the moment, which I will classify as "good enough." Sometimes it's nice to be reminded that not everyone out there sucks. I have a hard time realizing that sometimes. Especially when you see shitheads making jokes about Japan and comments about how it's [...]
So, remember how I said I was just going to let my audio difficulties slide and embrace the minor flaws of vinyl? Yeah, that was a lie. Out of curiosity I took a couple problem records to a friends house to see if they would sound any better on her system, which is a piece of shit belt-driven turntable she bought at Target for 30 bucks. Guess what? They totally did. So then I dug out an old turntable of mine and hooked it up to my system. It sounds like shit in its own way, but the [...]
Thank you everyone who gave their input in regards to my audio quality issues. After reading through all your input and doing some additional research on my own I've determined that the main issue is that the records I buy are usually used, and used greatly at that. I guess it comes with the territory. Still, if anyone has any specific advice on how to deal with that "lispy' sound issue I'd be much obliged. I also noticed that many people were making assumptions about the gear/set-up I run. So I thought I would just explain that right [...]
Being an A/V geek can be a real pain in the ass sometimes. I've been recording vinyl for about six years now. During that time I've gone through three computers and four turntables. Each change has brought me better fidelity and audio quality. But I'd never be one to claim I'm an expert at this shit. I make up most of it as I go, and pretty much do things my own bass-akwards way that involves three different computer programs and a lot of slow, monotonous, manual editing that can take forever. But I'm an anal retentive prick, so [...]
For the second year in a row I avoided the Oscars. The bullshit nature of award shows depresses me. So what did I watch instead? Dancer In the Dark. Shit. Seriously. SHIT. I had never seen that movie before. And while yes, it is beautiful and incredibly moving, it's also probably the most depressing film I have ever seen. I had to watch the "Dance Magic Dance" scene in Labyrinth three times just to foster enough positive vibes to get me out of my [...]
Big ups to my Melbourne connection for hooking me up with the elusive Dreamcast vinyl! Dude if you ever need someone whacked, or if you just need someone to get you something off of a high shelf let me know. This giant vinyl/video game nerd is forever in your debt. If any of my other fans ever want to pay me back for all my years of providing free, bizarre music, I would like to remind you all that I do take checks. Seriously though, feeling generous? Go click on that link on the right for [...]
I need this record. I need this record. I need this record. I NEED THIS RECORD. For those of you who don't click on random links without knowing what they are. I am referring to a special, limited edition Dreamcast white vinyl record with songs from various Dreamcast games. It's pretty. And apparently very hard to find. It's a pre-order bonus in parts of Europe and Australia for the upcoming Dreamcast Collection. If any of my European or Australian readers want to [...]
I have nothing to add to that headline up there. I just wanted to say that in big headline print. What a fucking trainwrek. Anyone want to recommend good blogs that are similar to Jezebel, Lifehacker and Kotaku? I can barely visit those anymore. Too many stupid big pictures and horrible design elements crowding up everyhing. How come more blogs can't have amazing layout like mine? That was sarcasm, by the way. The Shamen Destination Eschaton (Basement Boys 123 Dub - Destination Chant) Destination [...]
Meet the new site. Nearly identical to the old site. YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! In other words, update your bookmarks, links, everything else to www.lostturntable.com . Because that's where the party is.
This is one of the most retarded posts I've put up in a very long time. So...enjoy? Annabel Lamb Riders On The Storm (Specially Remixed Dance Version) Riders On The Storm (Dub Version) So, an early 80s dance remake of a Doors song? Yeah. If anyone wants to explain this one to me I'd appreciate it very much. Grace Jones Love On Top Of Love - Killer Kiss (The Funky Dred Club Mix) Love [...]
I'm having a wonderfully splendid night. Sorry. No rants. Not even one. Too bad for you. Ash True Love 1980 (Vince Clarke Remix) Dare To Dream (Mogwai Remix) I am apparently in the dark when it comes to music news related to bands I give a shit about. I had no idea about Ash's amazing Singles Club thing. For those of you as lame as I, let me explain. Ash announced last year that they were no longer releasing albums. Instead they were just going to [...]
Yeah, if you were hoping this would be the one blog where you wouldn't have to hear about LeBron James, too bad. Let me explain something to all of you. I may live in Pittsburgh, and I may love this city, but I was born and raised in Ohio. I'm happy when the Steelers win (well, not anymore, thanks to Rapistburger) and I'm a casual Pens fan. But I was raised on the Browns. When that dickless wonder Art Modell took the Browns away from us I thought Cleveland had seen its darkest betrayal. Damn [...]
Quick protip for all you adults of legal drinking age: Jagermeister goes shockingly well with blue Gatorade. Yes, it sounds like it would taste like anti-freeze, but it actually tastes like candy. Candy that will kill you. So drink in moderation. Madonna Rain (Radio Remix) Waiting (Remix) Up Down Suite So according to Wikipedia "Rain" was a moderate hit for Madonna, far more so than "Bad Girl," which was the single that preceded it. That sure is a shocker to [...]
I hope all my American readers had a pleasant Fourth of July. Mine was as enjoyable as pounding hot needles into my forehead. Speaking of things that suck, I got another DMCA notice! That's my third! Yay me I must be making friends in the right places to get that much attention. Progress on the new Lost Turntable site is ongoing. When the inevitable happens and Blogger shuts my ass down be sure to go to LostTurntable.com , as that is where I will be. De La Soul Buddy [...]
Hey remember when this blog was updated more than once every week or so? Man, those were the days. That Lost Turntable guy sure is an asshole. Big Audio Dynamite B.A.D. Overture This is a mega-medly of various B.A.D. beats, samples and riffs. It's silly for sure, but a great example of both the highs and lows of 80s remixes all in one five minute track! This track goes by a few different names. It's also called the "Lovesensi Overture" according to [...]
Hey it's me. I'm not dead. I've just been incredibly busy. Father's Day. Work. Technical difficulties with my turntable. Shit snowballs. What have I been so busy doing you ask? Well, I did interview the lead singer of Foxy Shazam motherfuckers! You should go read that interview . It's amazing. Every word spoken in it was spoken by someone born in Toledo, Ohio. So, hey, beat that. Anyways, here are some stupid remixes. The Rolling Stones Anybody Seen My Baby (Armand Van Helden Rolling Steelo Mix) [...]
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