southof5th Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 I happened to find myself in New York this past weekend and flipping through Time Out I see that Howells is in town and it's his last set at Arc (which is to be closed to give way for condos).I went there from 5am to 9.30am and let me tell you that must have been one the best sets I have heard of all time.Progressive and tech bombs one after the other....extraordinary mixing, track selection, everything...just blew me awayThen 7.30ish comes a half hour of simply epic breaks, I normally hate breaks but these were breaks for the 4/4 crowd, then back into the 4/4 with more pounding beatscrowd was a bit scuzzy, but this crowd was there for Howells and it showed, real music appreciation going on. The sound was amazing, not too loud, clear and crisp, but with enough push for you to really feel it. At this venue DH can play what he wants and the crowd really responds.. It seems like in Miami (Space) house DJs in the main room seem to feel they have to bang it out hard for the crowd all night long...As a bonus Arc got a temp liquor license so nothing like 4-5 vrb for breakfast!The best comparison for Miami peeps, Arc's main room is a lot like the old Space main room, dark, lots of strobes, and a lot of smokeI hope one day Miami can develop this kind of relationship with a DJ. There was a big white sheet with "We love you Danny" taped in front of the DJ booth that people were signing throughout the night. When Danny got it he waved it around and wrapped it around his shoulders like a cape.I love what we have in Miami and I do think people know what they like but I can't really see too many people care in the end who really comes and goes.peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatas2277 Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 i have been to Arc once...and i loved it...i heard DH there and he destroyed that place...better than ANY Miami set...the energy in that place is unbelievable...how were the guys at the door? gentle with their "pat downs"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southof5th Posted March 29 Author Report Share Posted March 29 Yeah, they frisk you there, but not too bad, I guess I look pretty harmless.I read on the NY board that the line was around the block earlier in the night. When I got there 5.30 or so there was noone outside, but it was filled to capacity inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdamon7278 Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Wrong board punk, keep that shit on the east side!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 howells ugh glad u liked it though . not my cup of tea :lol lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkiexl Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 I saw Howells @ Arc this past December, definately one of my best club nights ever! He went on around 1:30 with some 24:7 Day Disc type stuff, once 3 am hit, he kicked it into full gear, minimal, tech, bomb after bomb...and was still going strong when I left around 6:00, absolutely flawless. I was really impressed by the light display as well.Ahh...the memories. Your review is bringing em back.Some points throuhout there'd be nothing but the 4/4 kick drum with a strobe, measure after measure Boom/flash...boom/flash...boom/flash...then he'd mix in some twisted acapella or somethingI love that shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southof5th Posted March 29 Author Report Share Posted March 29 Originally posted by Bling howells ugh glad u liked it though . not my cup of tea :lol lol He played some tracks that would have made any trance dj green of envy...He played some vocals that had the whole place singing along, remarkable how versatile he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatas2277 Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Originally posted by junkiexl I saw Howells @ Arc this past December, definately one of my best club nights ever! werd...he def. brings it when he spins at Arc...def. one of my top 5 when i heard him spin at Arc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatas2277 Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Originally posted by southof5th He played some tracks that would have made any trance dj green of envy...He played some vocals that had the whole place singing along, remarkable how versatile he is ur wasting ur time bro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobe2003 Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Anyone know if the set was recorded??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diegonyc Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 and did u bother going to the back room to hear the 112 boys throw down some stellar bleepage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyface Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Originally posted by southof5th I happened to find myself in New York this past weekend and flipping through Time Out I see that Howells is in town and it's his last set at Arc (which is to be closed to give way for condos).I went there from 5am to 9.30am and let me tell you that must have been one the best sets I have heard of all time.Progressive and tech bombs one after the other....extraordinary mixing, track selection, everything...just blew me awayThen 7.30ish comes a half hour of simply epic breaks, I normally hate breaks but these were breaks for the 4/4 crowd, then back into the 4/4 with more pounding beatscrowd was a bit scuzzy, but this crowd was there for Howells and it showed, real music appreciation going on. The sound was amazing, not too loud, clear and crisp, but with enough push for you to really feel it. At this venue DH can play what he wants and the crowd really responds.. It seems like in Miami (Space) house DJs in the main room seem to feel they have to bang it out hard for the crowd all night long...As a bonus Arc got a temp liquor license so nothing like 4-5 vrb for breakfast!The best comparison for Miami peeps, Arc's main room is a lot like the old Space main room, dark, lots of strobes, and a lot of smokeI hope one day Miami can develop this kind of relationship with a DJ. There was a big white sheet with "We love you Danny" taped in front of the DJ booth that people were signing throughout the night. When Danny got it he waved it around and wrapped it around his shoulders like a cape.I love what we have in Miami and I do think people know what they like but I can't really see too many people care in the end who really comes and goes.peace Dam I hope he plays like that when he spins here,where I found his sets uhhh just ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southof5th Posted March 29 Author Report Share Posted March 29 Originally posted by diegonyc and did u bother going to the back room to hear the 112 boys throw down some stellar bleepage? no sorry, not for any length of time... I peeked my head in and it was reeeal techy in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southof5th Posted March 29 Author Report Share Posted March 29 Originally posted by mrmatas2277 ur wasting ur time bro... you are so rightwhen I was there I kept thinking "damn I can't understand how anyone could NOT like this! THIS is what electronic music is all about!"oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevntampa Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Originally posted by Bling howells ugh glad u liked it though . not my cup of tea :lol lol If idoesnt have a massive break down on every track, the horn doesnt blow, and there are no whistles. It sucks.Kevint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatas2277 Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Originally posted by happyface Dam I hope he plays like that when he spins here,where I found his sets uhhh just ok. last yrs Halloween set at Space was on point...but that July 3rd that we went to Space...he blew.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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