paradeatw Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 PEEP SHOW: JP and HOME SEDUCE NYC By Shane Fontane April 25, 2005It has been quite some time since I have dropped by for an after-hours and definitely a long time since I have witnessed a party as raw and musically charged as the night of April 22nd at The Roxy for Voyeur. After spending a few hours over at Crobar earlier that evening listening to a jukebox style set by Sander Kleinberg, my friends and I could not wait to go to the new JP/HOME party for something a bit more down and dirty. I have to admit that I have not been the biggest fan of Jonathan Peters although I could hear his talent a mile away. His road has been bumpy and his sets have been similar, but one thing is for sure – JP IS THE PEOPLES DJ and this alone is a trait that many more DJs should embody. This is the shit legends are made out of. When we met with Maria 909 and a few friends outside the club we were promptly and politely taken care of at the door. Our entrance was of ease and anticipation. Although I still have issues with the security at the door asking me to dump my pockets and such, I guess I have to understand such tight security since there is a certain reputation that follows JP’s crowd. So with that aside all I can say is... The vibe and music was like a hard injection of thunderous beats, sweat and down right dirtiness coupled with orgasmic stage shows performed by the one and only production troupe HOME. When we arrived around 5am there must have been close to 2,000 hardcore club monsters grinding the night away. The stench of sweat and nastiness was so thick that it hung in the air hand in hand with the humidity. The vibe was so reminiscent of Limelight 94-95 that my sober ass was immediately thrown right back into the state of mind that only a true club animal could appreciate. It was a sinfully delicious journey back to the days of misfits, debauchery, deviance and pure NYC late night madness. Unleashed by a re-born Master Jonathan Peters (who by the way spun circles around Sander’s set at Crobar earlier that night) and directed by Rafi Mercado of HOME, this mad house was wreaking impulsiveness dripping with the loss of inhibition. If one could remember the days of the hot body contests at Limelight, you will remember how sexually charged the vibe was and how penetrating the music was. This party was no different and is exactly what the true NYC underground needs. This party simply blew my mind. Although at times JP went a tad bit wild with his delay toys, it was nonetheless something out of this world. All respect due to a DJ who could care less about fancy bullshit and remain focused on pumping the nightlife’s blood stream with music so raw and stimulating that it leaves you in a cold sweat shaking for more. After two more hours of JP usage it was 7am and my friends decided they needed to either crash at the club or sleep in their beds. Well, all my friends except for one – Maria 909. She was the smart one who slept all night and woke up at 4am to head on over for a Saturday morning beat breakfast. The funny thing was that when I woke up Saturday afternoon I found myself having withdrawals from the music I heard earlier that morning and went straight to Coconuts (closest music store without driving a bit) to search for anything remotely close to what I heard JP spin. I didn’t even want to taint my ears with anything else by listening to any mix CD I already owned. Still, till this day (three days later) I have not listened to anything (although I think it’s time to realize the moments past ? ). This morning made me a true believer in Jonathan Peters and what he can do when he is riding his big wave in. Although I may be making a bold statement here, I feel that it is respectfully due. The fusion of JP and HOME is one of nightlife and dance music’s best collaborative efforts and performances since Rabbit In The Moon. Granted, JP and HOME may lack a concert stage with a few hundred grand of lasers and visuals but the experience is just the same. Both groups seduce you into their private world and allow you to see things through their eyes, and frankly – JP/HOME see things quite differently to say the least. NYC has been blessed as the stomping grounds for dance music’s next biggest act about to blow the fuck up. JP/HOME are on the road to global success and are taking us along with them through their music, stage shows, costumes and all that they create. I could honestly say I feel it has been a pleasure to work with Rafi and witness the tremors of a future earthquake that is about to shake the experience of clubbing and dance music forever.*story along with photos will be posted shortly on parade atw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecks05 Posted April 26 Report Share Posted April 26 PEEP SHOW: JP and HOME SEDUCE NYC By Shane Fontane April 25, 2005It has been quite some time since I have dropped by for an after-hours and definitely a long time since I have witnessed a party as raw and musically charged as the night of April 22nd at The Roxy for Voyeur. After spending a few hours over at Crobar earlier that evening listening to a jukebox style set by Sander Kleinberg, my friends and I could not wait to go to the new JP/HOME party for something a bit more down and dirty. I have to admit that I have not been the biggest fan of Jonathan Peters although I could hear his talent a mile away. His road has been bumpy and his sets have been similar, but one thing is for sure – JP IS THE PEOPLES DJ and this alone is a trait that many more DJs should embody. This is the shit legends are made out of. When we met with Maria 909 and a few friends outside the club we were promptly and politely taken care of at the door. Our entrance was of ease and anticipation. Although I still have issues with the security at the door asking me to dump my pockets and such, I guess I have to understand such tight security since there is a certain reputation that follows JP’s crowd. So with that aside all I can say is... The vibe and music was like a hard injection of thunderous beats, sweat and down right dirtiness coupled with orgasmic stage shows performed by the one and only production troupe HOME. When we arrived around 5am there must have been close to 2,000 hardcore club monsters grinding the night away. The stench of sweat and nastiness was so thick that it hung in the air hand in hand with the humidity. The vibe was so reminiscent of Limelight 94-95 that my sober ass was immediately thrown right back into the state of mind that only a true club animal could appreciate. It was a sinfully delicious journey back to the days of misfits, debauchery, deviance and pure NYC late night madness. Unleashed by a re-born Master Jonathan Peters (who by the way spun circles around Sander’s set at Crobar earlier that night) and directed by Rafi Mercado of HOME, this mad house was wreaking impulsiveness dripping with the loss of inhibition. If one could remember the days of the hot body contests at Limelight, you will remember how sexually charged the vibe was and how penetrating the music was. This party was no different and is exactly what the true NYC underground needs. This party simply blew my mind. Although at times JP went a tad bit wild with his delay toys, it was nonetheless something out of this world. All respect due to a DJ who could care less about fancy bullshit and remain focused on pumping the nightlife’s blood stream with music so raw and stimulating that it leaves you in a cold sweat shaking for more. After two more hours of JP usage it was 7am and my friends decided they needed to either crash at the club or sleep in their beds. Well, all my friends except for one – Maria 909. She was the smart one who slept all night and woke up at 4am to head on over for a Saturday morning beat breakfast. The funny thing was that when I woke up Saturday afternoon I found myself having withdrawals from the music I heard earlier that morning and went straight to Coconuts (closest music store without driving a bit) to search for anything remotely close to what I heard JP spin. I didn’t even want to taint my ears with anything else by listening to any mix CD I already owned. Still, till this day (three days later) I have not listened to anything (although I think it’s time to realize the moments past ? ). This morning made me a true believer in Jonathan Peters and what he can do when he is riding his big wave in. Although I may be making a bold statement here, I feel that it is respectfully due. The fusion of JP and HOME is one of nightlife and dance music’s best collaborative efforts and performances since Rabbit In The Moon. Granted, JP and HOME may lack a concert stage with a few hundred grand of lasers and visuals but the experience is just the same. Both groups seduce you into their private world and allow you to see things through their eyes, and frankly – JP/HOME see things quite differently to say the least. NYC has been blessed as the stomping grounds for dance music’s next biggest act about to blow the fuck up. JP/HOME are on the road to global success and are taking us along with them through their music, stage shows, costumes and all that they create. I could honestly say I feel it has been a pleasure to work with Rafi and witness the tremors of a future earthquake that is about to shake the experience of clubbing and dance music forever.*story along with photos will be posted shortly on parade atw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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