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Most people sleep on him because he hasn't had the ability to showcase his skills in NYC very much. He has tremendous ability as a jock. Many assume he plays mainstream progressive house, since tracks like "The Final Chapter" and "The End" have made his name thus far, but he spins a very sick brand of tribal and tech in his sets. Glad to see his new productions are starting to get him the worldwide respect he deserves. He's one of the nicest guys in the industry.

The remix of "Cry Little Sister," from the "Lost Boys" soundtrack, was done by Neil Christian, in case you wondering.

Anyone know the track he played after "Adrenaline" by Mad Myles? Hard, driving beat (almost Chicago-style) that breaks down to a vocal that says "You are flipped," or something like that. Thanks in advance.

It could be the Moody mix of "Hide U" that you're talking about.

I feel your pain. I love the fact that Jonathan plays so many great tracks that are unavailable, because it makes the SF experience that much better, but I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't love to have them for myself.

What's the one song that you've always wanted and have just never been able to get your hands on? For me, that ever-elusive track has been the Jonathan Peters 2001 WMC mix of "Let the Sunshine In" by the Fifth Dimension. I just heard it again this past Saturday at SF, and I absolutely love it. I've been trying to find it since I first heard him play it in Miami, with no success whatsoever. What track do you muziklovers most desire?

This post is really unnecessary. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I don't see why such negativity should exist on this board. I have worked with Carlo Caruso, and he is not the worst DJ I have ever heard by any stretch. Just because he didn't have or play a request doesn't make him a bad DJ. He's a nice kid, and he works for Bobby Goodrich, who is one of the top promoters in NY, so he must be doing something right. As for other names I'm seeing, like Baez, Tsettos, Draper, etc., I don't understand how anyone can say that they're terrible. Eddie has played all over NYC for several years now, usually to packed rooms, and has been a noted producer for longer than that. Can anyone who's criticizing him say that they've had a hit song on the radio, or have done remixes for Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, etc.? Denny has played before thousands at Temps every summer, has a KTU mixshow, will be opening for Junior Vasquez at Exit, and works for Strictly Rhythm, the best dance music label in the country. Tony plays before thousands of people every Friday night at Exit. If they are so "cheesy," then how do they continue to get hired and attract such large crowds? Does anyone understand how difficult it is to spin before that many people every week, to keep the crowd moving, to even get a residency in NYC? If someone wants to say they don't like a particular DJ, fine, but I can't understand how you can say they're horrible or untalented or "cheesy." I'll be as "cheesy" as they are any day.

In no particular order: Brand New Day - Mike Macaluso Stereo - Superchumbo I Was Made For Dancin - Peter Bailey & John Paul Cento Break For Love - The Collaboration (Friburn & Urik mix) Trippin - Andrea Brown Right on Time - Syndicate of Law Impressive Instant - Madonna (Peter Rauhofer mix) Wicked Behavior - Slide & Healey Fired Up - Funky Green Dogs (Moody mix) My Imagination - Ceevox Bonus fave (new): Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics (Frankie Magz mix) Bonus fave (old): Oh No - Danny Tenaglia

No disrespect to Sean Cunningham, but I don't feel that taking an accapella and dropping it over an import should be considered a remix. I appeciate that he does it skillfully, layering the accapella to fit in time with the music, but since the music has already been produced, it should be labelled as an edit, not a remix. A remix would necessitate producing his own music to accompany an accapella. He is simply editing preexisting music. Don't get me wrong, I play some of his edits, too. They definitely work with a crowd that enjoys vocals. But technically, at least under the Rockstar 69 name, he's not producing anything. Just my opinion.

I saw the Slide and Healey vinyl available on www.planetxusa.com a few days ago. You might want to try ordering it from there. I personally prefer the Hani mix, though.

I think that the Trance Generators vs. Atomic Alliance track is called "Rock to the Beat." I know Mike Macaluso did a hard track named "Rock to the Rhythm," though it's never been released and not many people have it. But it's possible that might be it.

"Your Mind" by Xzique (Fuck Me Up mix)

3. I wasn't at Exit last night, so I have no idea, but if he was dropping some older jams, then the "NY, NY" track could be "West on 27th" by Killahurtz, or "NY, NY" by Mike Macaluso (I think Mike was there with Johnny last night, so he might have played it).

Actually, he was known overseas a few years ago. Not talking Sasha & Digweed, but a few of his remixes did pretty well over there. Tracks like his mixes of "On My Own" by Peach Union, "Boogie Oogie Oogie" by Dive, "Bellissima" by DJ Quicksilver. "Get Up Stand Up" by Phunky Phantom did very well for him over there.

I love many forms of dance music. I can go to different clubs and listen to the varying styles of music and appreciate and enjoy each for what it is. Take, for example, the Winter Music Conference. In the span of a week, I heard Danny Tenaglia, Victor Calderone, Eric Morillo, Jonathan Peters, Peter Rauhofer, George Acosta, and Roger Sanchez spin, among others. Each scene brought a different vibe, and I had a great time experiencing each DJ's particular musical journey. I heard tracks from producers ranging from Armand Van Helden to Little Louie Vega to Trancesetters to Eddie Baez to Junior Vasquez, and so on. I try to keep an open mind, and it allows me to enjoy a little of everything. I love many of Superchumbo's tracks, but I also love many of Richie Santana's tracks. Each track is a separate entity, and I try not to judge it or label it beforehand simply because the producer may be from Staten Island or New Jersey. If you recall, Jonathan Peters made his name at SF on Fridays by playing "NY" tracks from Anthony Acid, Razor & Guido, Brutal Bill, Mike Ski, etc., all of whom also did tracks/remixes for his Deeper label. A lot of the music he played then would probably be labelled "NY cheese" or "Exit music" if it were released today. Even Danny Tenaglia played some tracks/remixes by Victor Calderone, Peter Rauhofer, etc., during his Twilo residency to please the queens.

Bad move to compare yourself to JP. You should know you're gonna get torched for that one. If you want to promote yourself, you should just ask people to listen to your mixes, and post what they think. Don't ask people whether they think you're the "future Jonathan Peters." It sounds arrogant, especially if you're a newbie. Choose your words a bit more carefully next time. Just my advice.

I have a question for you. Are the tracks included on Mad Myles's LP being released in full-length form, or are they just edits? Are they included separately, or are they mixed together? I do enjoy his music, and I'm hoping that it's dj-friendly like the "E=VC2" vinyl release, and not blended like R & G's "Dancefloor." Thanks in advance for the info.

Speaking of Noel, I just received a 2001 remix of "Silent Morning" done by a producer named Tingo Jr. Very nice guy. I'm not a big fan of house remixes of freestyle vocals, but it's not bad. Tribal beats, commercial sound. The vocal is a little buried in the mix, though. Would sound better if Noel resang the vocal. Has anyone else heard this? P.S. I was also just given a remix of "Because of You" by the Covergirls by a local DJ. What's the deal with freestyle? Is it making a comeback? It would make sense, since most of us who are into progressive tracks now started out listening to freestyle back in the days.

Inyourdreams is correct. The Mike Mac edit of "The Final Chapter/O Fortuna" is 10:47. The mix on AG is not Mike's mix, it's a ripoff. That one is 6:46.

"The End" is 8:47. The version on AG is def not Mike Mac's. It should be coming out on vinyl soon enough.

I believe the track you're looking for is "What Do You Desire?" by Jonathan Peters. It will be featured on Jonathan's upcoming compilation for Strictly/Groovilicious, and should be released as a single on Deeper soon.

I'm pretty sure you don't have a legit copy of "The End" by Mike Mac. If you did, you would have realized that it's not a "peak" Exit track, as you listed in your other post, since Tony Draper doesn't have a copy.

Tony Draper doesn't have a copy of "The End" by Mike Mac. The track you're thinking of is "The Final Chapter/O Fortuna" edit.

Love This Way - Eden's Crush (Anthony Acid & Skribbles)

First off, let me say that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I don't fault anyone for being honest and saying what they feel. If you pay your money (usually a ridiculous $25), then you have every right to be disappointed in the quality of music offered up by the DJ. But please remember that it takes balls to produce music and put it out there to be judged by others. It's not easy to create a track from nothing, and it usually takes a long time to hone one's production ability. Many of today's top producers had very rocky beginnings, only to improve their skills over time. And spinning is no walk in the park either. It's not as easy as it looks. Mixing, programming, and creativity must all be taken into account. It's no joke to play in NYC before a crowd of thousands. You have to deal with many distractions (faulty equipment, commotion in the booth, etc.) and still maintain your focus. And I won't even get into all the bullshit and the politics a DJ has to deal with behind the scenes. It's easy to sit and judge and say this DJ or that DJ sucks, especially if you're not a DJ yourself, but keep in mind that most jocks are people who LOVE music and want to share that love with the crowd. I give credit to anyone who works hard at their craft and busts their ass to move the dancefloor. But that's JMO.