When I go out its not for the people, place, coolness, etc. its for he music. Many people that agree with this or not, both live for those big breaks and builds alongside some ‘jackin’ beats. For me personally, a super eclectic music listener/producer?DJ, the best of what catches my ears is not only listen-able on the dance floor, but also at home, in bed, and in my own head. Sure every now and then we all love the “IN YO FACE” sweaty hard club banger nights, but its more than that for the trained few. As an example one of my favorite DJ collectives Orchard Lounge captures this perfectly. Spencer Lokken award winnng “land of Nod” captures this perfectly. While it may take some aquiring for some, for me it seems the pinnicle of perfect blending, beat selection, and all around timing. It might not be your favorite or best party mix out there but give it a shot….hear the skills and let the sounds flow from head to toe.
Spencer Lokken – \”The Land Of Nod\” (Downtempo, 2004)
Ben Silver – Mechanical Sunset (House/Tech, 2004) . [another fave]
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“Spencer Lokken, one-third of local DJ collective, Orchard Lounge, he’s currently a resident at Lava Lounge, Funky Buddha Lounge, and Moonshine, and regularly plays gigs outside of Chicago. Chosen as BPM magazine’s Next On the Decks grand prize winner for his “Land of Nod” downtempo mix, he’s also been featured in the Home Grown section of UR Chicago. Spencer ended his seven year relationship with corporate America in late 2006 to concentrate on making Style Matters the first company Chicagoans think of when you’re in need of booking highly talented and creative DJs. He also teaches the violin, and has been focusing on his own original production work.”
Took the words right outta my mouth