jcbliss Posted July 3 Report Share Posted July 3 for those of you not familiar, across the pond in the UK at a superclub called renaissance, they have a wicked resident dj named marcus james - today I recieved my advance copy of the sound of renaissance mixed by marcus james and I was completely blown away.. the fucking cd is amazing and its no wonder such a talent has earned the honor of resident dj at one of the finest club nights in the Universe.. here is marcus's bio just for you too take a peek at - pretty damn impressive if i do say so myself...MARCUS JAMESBIOGRAPHYD.O.B: Too long ago!Sex: MaleResidence: NottinghamProfession: What's work?Status: Single… as everWeight: Hey mister, get off the scales!Star sign: Virgo by birth, Leo by natureMost used phrase (not including swearing): TopFashion: Avoiding anything with a collar like the plagueSmokes: Marlboro LightsDrink: Red wine or vodka, preferably lots of eitherMarcus James began DJing on the sunny shores of Blackpool during the halcyon days of the North West boom in 1990/91. Instantly captivated, a set of decks in the form of a birthday present lead to hours of bedroom turntablism. Today this timely investment is paying dividends as, alongside guesting at some of the finest clubs around the country, Marcus is one of the Renaissance residents. Marcus's professional career initially began via a number of competition successes in 1996. First was the opportunity to spin at the Hacienda's 'Young, Gifted and Slack', a night devoted to exposing the best up and coming DJ's from around the UK. However, it was shortly after this the real breakthrough came in the guise of Muzik Magazine's (then relatively new) Bedroom Bedlam. This national exposure was highlighted further the following July when the magazine included him in the 'Cream of Bedroom Bedlam', a feature article pinpointing six previous winners who were most likely to explode onto the club scene. Since then Marcus has remained true to the article's promise and his CV now includes Cream, Ministry of Sound, Basics, Gatecrasher, Golden and, of course, Renaissance. He has also been developing his international profile and has played as far afield as Miami, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore (Zouk), Brazil (Sao Paolo), Amsterdam, Germany, Beirut, Montreal (Angel Moraes’ Stereo club), Hungary, Romania, Denmark, Ibiza and Harrogate to name but a few. In a statement to Muzik Geoff Oakes said, "...listening to his tapes I get the same feeling I had when I first heard Digweed." This compliment truly sums up Marcus's versatile musical style, being as comfortable playing deep US/UK house as he is with the more commonly associated peak time progressive fare.Outside of the DJ circuit Marcus has started a monthly one-hour radio mix for the 'Renaissance Clubland Collective', which is broadcast weekly on the Ministry of Sound's Digital station. This is also streamed through to their award winning web site, currently averaging 500,000 hits a month! In June, 2001 he teamed up with fellow Renaissance resident Nigel Dawson to do a mix CD for Muzik's Ibiza cover mount, which was the year's best selling issue. Last year Marcus completed his first full mix album - 'The Sound of Renaissance', a 2 x CD compilation set, now on general release. On the subject of this Marcus says, "I think all at Renaissance were keen to produce an album that people would want to listen to. My sound has always been slightly housier and vocal, so the album gave me the perfect canvas to express this."Marcus has just finished the follow-up to ‘The Sound of Renaissance’, which is out now. On the subject of the mix, Marcus says, “It was great to have the opportunity to continue the ‘TSOR’ series. It was a repeated challenge which I hope people will have as much fun listening to as I did mixing it.†The album has since been released to critical acclaim, picking up ‘Album of the Month’ in M8 and Ministry, Australia!In the midst of all this Marcus also finds time to work in the Renaissance office, where he generally lounges around listening to music on the pretence of running the Renaissance/USR record labels. So, if you hear any tracks on either which don't appeal, direct all complaints to him!With production a high priority, continued exposure and bookings throughout the year the future for Marcus is both bright and exciting…get this cd people - its absolutely mind blowing... this is the guy too look out for~ :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewthomas Posted July 3 Report Share Posted July 3 euro trashhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhlololololj/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbliss Posted July 4 Author Report Share Posted July 4 Originally posted by andrewthomas euro trashhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhlololololj/k -not even close bud - lol - i had the privledge of playing with this kat last year in the UK - he is the bomb! simply amazing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewthomas Posted July 4 Report Share Posted July 4 fyij/k means just kidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbliss Posted July 4 Author Report Share Posted July 4 Originally posted by andrewthomas fyij/k means just kidding fyi - lol means laugh out loud - i was kidding as well mate.. either way.. find this cd - its wicked.. :D you'll enjoy it big time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipnerd Posted July 4 Report Share Posted July 4 Originally posted by jcbliss for those of you not familiar, across the pond in the UK at a superclub called renaissance, they have a wicked resident dj named marcus james - today I recieved my advance copy of the sound of renaissance mixed by marcus james and I was completely blown away.. the fucking cd is amazing and its no wonder such a talent has earned the honor of resident dj at one of the finest club nights in the Universe.. here is marcus's bio just for you too take a peek at - pretty damn impressive if i do say so myself...MARCUS JAMESBIOGRAPHYD.O.B: Too long ago!Sex: MaleResidence: NottinghamProfession: What's work?Status: Single… as everWeight: Hey mister, get off the scales!Star sign: Virgo by birth, Leo by natureMost used phrase (not including swearing): TopFashion: Avoiding anything with a collar like the plagueSmokes: Marlboro LightsDrink: Red wine or vodka, preferably lots of eitherMarcus James began DJing on the sunny shores of Blackpool during the halcyon days of the North West boom in 1990/91. Instantly captivated, a set of decks in the form of a birthday present lead to hours of bedroom turntablism. Today this timely investment is paying dividends as, alongside guesting at some of the finest clubs around the country, Marcus is one of the Renaissance residents. Marcus's professional career initially began via a number of competition successes in 1996. First was the opportunity to spin at the Hacienda's 'Young, Gifted and Slack', a night devoted to exposing the best up and coming DJ's from around the UK. However, it was shortly after this the real breakthrough came in the guise of Muzik Magazine's (then relatively new) Bedroom Bedlam. This national exposure was highlighted further the following July when the magazine included him in the 'Cream of Bedroom Bedlam', a feature article pinpointing six previous winners who were most likely to explode onto the club scene. Since then Marcus has remained true to the article's promise and his CV now includes Cream, Ministry of Sound, Basics, Gatecrasher, Golden and, of course, Renaissance. He has also been developing his international profile and has played as far afield as Miami, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore (Zouk), Brazil (Sao Paolo), Amsterdam, Germany, Beirut, Montreal (Angel Moraes’ Stereo club), Hungary, Romania, Denmark, Ibiza and Harrogate to name but a few. In a statement to Muzik Geoff Oakes said, "...listening to his tapes I get the same feeling I had when I first heard Digweed." This compliment truly sums up Marcus's versatile musical style, being as comfortable playing deep US/UK house as he is with the more commonly associated peak time progressive fare.Outside of the DJ circuit Marcus has started a monthly one-hour radio mix for the 'Renaissance Clubland Collective', which is broadcast weekly on the Ministry of Sound's Digital station. This is also streamed through to their award winning web site, currently averaging 500,000 hits a month! In June, 2001 he teamed up with fellow Renaissance resident Nigel Dawson to do a mix CD for Muzik's Ibiza cover mount, which was the year's best selling issue. Last year Marcus completed his first full mix album - 'The Sound of Renaissance', a 2 x CD compilation set, now on general release. On the subject of this Marcus says, "I think all at Renaissance were keen to produce an album that people would want to listen to. My sound has always been slightly housier and vocal, so the album gave me the perfect canvas to express this."Marcus has just finished the follow-up to ‘The Sound of Renaissance’, which is out now. On the subject of the mix, Marcus says, “It was great to have the opportunity to continue the ‘TSOR’ series. It was a repeated challenge which I hope people will have as much fun listening to as I did mixing it.†The album has since been released to critical acclaim, picking up ‘Album of the Month’ in M8 and Ministry, Australia!In the midst of all this Marcus also finds time to work in the Renaissance office, where he generally lounges around listening to music on the pretence of running the Renaissance/USR record labels. So, if you hear any tracks on either which don't appeal, direct all complaints to him!With production a high priority, continued exposure and bookings throughout the year the future for Marcus is both bright and exciting…get this cd people - its absolutely mind blowing... this is the guy too look out for~ ... Marcus James' Renaissance CD is awesome ... have never sen him spin live ... can't wait to listen to the new one ... Renaissance ... at NERVE? :D I <3 this little club ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbliss Posted July 4 Author Report Share Posted July 4 Originally posted by vipnerd ... Marcus James' Renaissance CD is awesome ... have never sen him spin live ... can't wait to listen to the new one ... Renaissance ... at NERVE? :D I <3 this little club ... anything is possible right marco?? hope too see you tonight for the playboy event.. happy 4th my friends - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewthomas Posted July 4 Report Share Posted July 4 chris fortier is a wanna be JP look alikelollllooks just like JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipnerd Posted July 4 Report Share Posted July 4 Originally posted by andrewthomas chris fortier is a wanna be JP look alikelollllooks just like JP Do you have a pic of JP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vipnerd Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 Originally posted by andrewthomas here Did you see your pic with GA on street? ... Wassup w/that? :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewthomas Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 whats street??me and george acosta dont beef if thats what people are thinking they are wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipnerd Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 Originally posted by andrewthomas whats street??me and george acosta dont beef if thats what people are thinking they are wrong In Pod's section of the weekly ... it's a great pic btw ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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waaaaa Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 Originally posted by andrewthomas chris fortier is a wanna be JP look alikelollllooks just like JP if he drops gti its over.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vipnerd Posted July 6 Report Share Posted July 6 Originally posted by andrewthomas here I think they all wanna look like Beckham ... :rolleyes: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmovement33 Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 first heard a renaissance cd with marcus james & nigel dawson back in 2000. it was wicked. would be nice to hear him @ nerve sometime. i just love everything about the renaissance era. the way i call it...the renaissance era was a special place in time. where love was pure and true. and where beauty was found in many different places such as the arts, music, family, and most of all like i said before true love such as true marriage and true relationships. not like now, where u r fortunate to find a partner that will truely love u for u and not ur money or your house and shit like that. that is the meaning of renaissance for me. sorry to get so carried away but the word "renaissance" means a lot to me. kind of like back in May 5th 2001. U remember jon. U & Dave Seaman @ Crobar for the Renaissance:Project Eros Night. Where the night in shining armor courted his fair lady on one of the stages. I will never forget that night. The true meaning of Renaissance. I would love to see a renaissance party @ nerve sometime.Peace;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipnerd Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 Originally posted by mrmovement33 first heard a renaissance cd with marcus james & nigel dawson back in 2000. it was wicked. would be nice to hear him @ nerve sometime. i just love everything about the renaissance era. the way i call it...the renaissance era was a special place in time. where love was pure and true. and where beauty was found in many different places such as the arts, music, family, and most of all like i said before true love such as true marriage and true relationships. not like now, where u r fortunate to find a partner that will truely love u for u and not ur money or your house and shit like that. that is the meaning of renaissance for me. sorry to get so carried away but the word "renaissance" means a lot to me. kind of like back in May 5th 2001. U remember jon. U & Dave Seaman @ Crobar for the Renaissance:Project Eros Night. Where the night in shining armor courted his fair lady on one of the stages. I will never forget that night. The true meaning of Renaissance. I would love to see a renaissance party @ nerve sometime.Peace;) Heard that Renaissance CD as after hours yesterday morning ... it's amazing ... :D I wanna listen to the new one Jon :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vipnerd Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 Renaissance is back ... as Jon stated in his original post ...Here is a link to the new release ... one that brings back the beauty of what Renaissance means in the dance music industry ...http://www.renaissanceuk.com/eflyers/tsor_vol2/eflyer.htmlT/L :Disc: 11. Spirits (Reprise) - Schmoov2. Midnight (Dub) - Solaris Heights3. Greedy Planet - Blue Haze4. Turning It On (Acapella)/(Low End Specialties Mix) - Mara5. Thru 2 You (Nova Scotia's Concrete Mix) - Echomen6. Sexophobia (Original Mix) - Niquid7. Nosferatu - Dr. Kucho8. Prophecies (Main Mix) - Innervision9. Again & Again - Phil Drummond10. Wild Luv (Superchumbo Roach)/Are You A Freak? (Acapella) - Roach Motel11. Respond - Sidekick12. Dancing Queen (You Know What I Mean?) - PolekatDisc: 21. Release Yourself - The Robo Tourist2. Herweijer - Devils Dance3. Turn To Try - Gardener & Thomas4. Everlasting Life (Percussion Mix) - Jon Carter5. Be Free (Chus & Cebellos Mix) - Andy Caldwell6. Dirty Sticky Floors (Lexicon Avenue Vocal Mix) - Dave Gahan7. De Morra De (Ashes Mix) - Casa Flava8. Solid Textures (Original Mix) - DJ Vibe9. Little Fluffy Clouds (Danny Tenaglia Detour Mix) - The Orb10. Jesus Or The Devil (Freeloader Mix) - Kwirky11. Strings Of Life - DJ Ramirez Presents KelaFor more info on the release ... and to listen to some samples... http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00009WNPE/ref%3Dsr%5Faps%5Fmusic%5F1%5F1/202-5508644-4943860 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orisha Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 I'll be sure to check this one out... Anyone know when he's coming to the states to play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arturoantunes Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 9. Little Fluffy Clouds (Danny Tenaglia Detour Mix) - The OrbWOW ! That is an old record.... its been stored away for ages, on the flip side, Digweed's and Muir mix of "Once more"He could of done better than that.....(IMO) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raincry Posted July 9 Report Share Posted July 9 Thanx for posting the link, marcos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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